Microlandia 2.0 Beta Test

[explodi]

We are very close to the Microlandia 2.0 release 🎉 this is a complete revamp of the whole game, with every single feature improved and almost twice the content. Because this is such a huge change, we're giving beta access to anyone who wants to try out the new version while we make the last touches:

* Rebalancing the game mechanics and fact checking all the sim parameters
* Incorporating the final version of models, art, music and writing.
* User interface design polish

We're very thankful for all the feedback, bug reports and ideas that you have while testing the beta. And this is why this thread exists :)

In order to play the beta, simply change your steam release branch to "beta".

We plan to release Microlandia 2.0 as a free update to all players on September 28. Version 1.x will still be available for those who enjoy the game as it is or don't want to migrate their cities to the new format.

The list of changes is huge and we will post the full changelog at some point, but here's the original announcement

[StrayCat]

Can we load a save into the beta 2.0 or just roll a new game?

[explodi]

Originally posted by StrayCat:

Can we load a save into the beta 2.0 or just roll a new game?

you can load a save in 2.0 but you won’t be able to go backwards with that same save. for now the recommendation is to build a new city

[StrayCat]

Ok new city it is.....thanks for the reply

[Springtrap's Husband]

Hello, I just got a screen that said well, blue screen of death and it wont let me do anything else so i have to close the game and restart it. I'm not sure what this is or why its happening. It shows up every time I try to reload the new city I started with the update.

[explodi]

Originally posted by Springtrap's Husband:

Hello, I just got a screen that said well, blue screen of death and it wont let me do anything else so i have to close the game and restart it. I'm not sure what this is or why its happening. It shows up every time I try to reload the new city I started with the update.

Patch 2.0.0.6254 just went out with attempts to fix the overlapping trees/grass issues and the "Cannot read properties of null" problem that crashes the game.

I am still going through all the crash reports so there might be another patch for BSOD problems.

[Springtrap's Husband]

Originally posted by explodi:

Originally posted by Springtrap's Husband:

Hello, I just got a screen that said well, blue screen of death and it wont let me do anything else so i have to close the game and restart it. I'm not sure what this is or why its happening. It shows up every time I try to reload the new city I started with the update.

Patch 2.0.0.6254 just went out with attempts to fix the overlapping trees/grass issues and the "Cannot read properties of null" problem that crashes the game.

I am still going through all the crash reports so there might be another patch for BSOD problems.

Alright, also there seems to be a visual glitch with places parking spaces and zoning a bunch of houses at once. It is a Beta patch tho so I dont mind the visual bugs that much lol

[⎛⎝Tiùwilo⎠⎞]

As soon as I build a promenade, I can't build anymore roads as the game says "this would cut off a building from the road," completely bricking the save.
Also, there doesn't seem to be any way to view water production and consumption, making things a little awkward on the farming side of business. -> Nevermind, it's hidden in some statistics menu, should probably be next to the energy overlay.

Is it possible to have more than 5 bus lines, by the way? If so, I can't figure it out for the life of me.

[StrayCat]

Road building is wonky in the beta......sometimes it says I must build from an existing road when I'm right over the existing road from which I wish to build the road.

[SpookBolt]

Linux version of the beta not displaying when I start a new city or open an old one. I get a black screen. I can't see any buildings or anything from my old one. I do see the menus, so those are there, but everything else is black. The Linux version of the beta is, at the moment, non-functional. I tried to take a screenshot but for whatever reason I couldn't get it to work

[explodi]

Originally posted by ⎛⎝Tiùwilo⎠⎞:

As soon as I build a promenade, I can't build anymore roads as the game says "this would cut off a building from the road," completely bricking the save.

There is a new build (2.0.0.6312) that should solve this. But I continue working on road annoyances and glitches so expect the next build to have more solved. Of course if it's not solved yet for you I'd love to know .

Regarding water, we're thinking of improving the UI a bit better.

[explodi]

Originally posted by SpookBolt:

Linux version of the beta not displaying when I start a new city or open an old one. I get a black screen. I can't see any buildings or anything from my old one. I do see the menus, so those are there, but everything else is black. The Linux version of the beta is, at the moment, non-functional. I tried to take a screenshot but for whatever reason I couldn't get it to work

I was able to replicate a black screen on Ubuntu linux and AMD graphics and I've pushed version 2.0.0.6315 with an attempt to fix it, but I suspect there might be something else going on so, ymmv but be assured I'm working on it :)

[SpookBolt]

Originally posted by explodi:

I was able to replicate a black screen on Ubuntu linux and AMD graphics and I've pushed version 2.0.0.6315 with an attempt to fix it, but I suspect there might be something else going on so, ymmv but be assured I'm working on it :)

I confirm you have fixed the Linux bug. I can now play the game. Thank you! I'm going to play it now to try out all the cool Beta stuff

[Pktrue]

find the that rent on the bigger factory's like the paper mill or chemical plant rent starts at market rate then jump up to 25k to 50k causing the business to fail even with 0% tax on property tax

[MrCravate]

The parkings cant be place on the ''half' tiles now that the grid works on two levels.

[Layla]

i'm having issues placing parking on half tiles