Game Update: Worms, Bait, and Fish Balancing

Decoratopia

Decoratopia

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Game Update: Worms, Bait, and Fish Balancing
A worm placed on a nightstand

Hello Decoratopia players,

Our latest update from 12/29/2024 to 1/24/2025 brings exciting new features, balance improvements, and fixes to make your gameplay more immersive and fun. Let’s dive in!

Using bait to catch fish quicker

⭐ New Features

  • Worm Discovery: You can now find worms while harvesting plants.
  • Worm Interactivity: Place worms and feed them every 12 hours for XP rewards.
  • Fishing Boost: Use worms as bait to halve the time needed to catch fish and guarantee a catch!
  • New Unlockable Item: A fresh item has been added for players to unlock at level 12.
  • Loading Screen Tips: Three new tips have been added to help you master the game.
  • Tunnel Addition: A tunnel now connects the road to the mountains, adding more depth to the environment.
  • Collection Menu Icons: Each category in the collection menu now has its own unique icon for easier navigation.

⚖️ Adjustments and Balancing

  • Basement Placement Rules:
    • Items can now be placed on the ceiling of the basement.
    • Items can no longer be placed above the basement ceiling or below the ground.
  • Cave Adjustments: Minerals can no longer be collected while transitioning between cave rooms.
  • Fishing Tweaks:
    • The minimum time to catch a sardine has been reduced from 10 seconds to 5 seconds.
    • Sardines are now unavailable after 10 minutes of waiting, and tetras are unavailable after 45 minutes.
    • Treasure Chests: Easier to catch, with updated collection menu descriptions for clarity.
    • Fish Descriptions: All fish descriptions in the collection menu have been reworded for better readability.
  • Visual and Performance Adjustments:
    • Collection menu categories are now left-aligned for consistency.
    • Desk lamps have been enlarged.
    • Fog in the park is now denser, adding more atmosphere.
    • The game loads furniture much faster, reducing lag.
    • The background of the "visit user" text box is now darker for better visibility.

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Furniture Placement:
    • Furniture no longer gets stuck outside the house walls or basement.
    • Items no longer float when placed on the driveway or dirt.
  • Environment Fixes:
    • The sidewalk near the mountains is no longer underwater.
    • Items can no longer be placed outside the basement walls.
  • Performance: The game no longer freezes for extended periods when visiting other users.

This update brings both exciting new gameplay mechanics and quality-of-life improvements to Decoratopia. Whether you're discovering worms, enjoying faster furniture loading, or diving into a revamped fishing experience, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

As always, we’d love to hear your feedback! Join our Discord community to share your thoughts, report bugs, or suggest ideas for future updates.

Happy decorating,
The Decoratopia Team

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