Small Update [Version 4.0.1] Performance Improvement

Since update 4.0 I have noticed that the rating of the map droped a bit. Because the layout changes didn't have such a big impact I assumed that it might have to do with performance issues due to more lightning sources. In this update I want to improve that.

Changes:

• Added a item dice to the biathlon path. Players will get a free item there.
  
• Small space changes
  
• Added a previous existing chest-spot in the cave.
  
• Reduced number of lightning and snow sources on the map.
  
• Data cleanup. Reduced the size of the mod a bit.
  
• A few cosmetic fixes

Huge Update [Version 4.0] – Holiday 2024 Update

I finally returned to this map and tried to modernise it. I intended to make a whole overhaul of the map, but it took a very long time. Because of that the update focusses on the base area around the two buildings. In future I want to improve the mountain and cave area, but that will take many months till release. But first, here are the changes that were made:
Changes:

• Changed pathing. Added a new path at the building on the left. This path is a shortcut to the shooting area. Furthermore, it is now possible to get to the left building from the central circle.
  
• Deleted the old shop. Now the centre building on the left serves as shop. It has two item sets that will get chosen randomly.
  
• Added a new starting area with the Pummel Express. The PE 69 has arrived at the destination.
  
• completely modernised the design of the two central buildings and added a new shortcut. You can pay 20 keys, one medikit or a cactus to enter it and skip six spaces.
  
• New design for the biathlon section with new shooting range and a new biathlon animation with penguins.
  
• New Goal positions (total of six potential chest spawns)
  
• Reworked the respawns. Now it has three options that are marked on the board with fire bowls with blue fire. I’m sorry that I didn’t acknowledge it sooner that in the previous version it always chooses just one respawn making the game repetitive.
  
• Added many penguins on the map to make it more vivid.

Disclaimer: I added a lot of animations and lightning (because of the night setting). I hope that doesn’t affect the performance too much. Otherwise, it might come to problems on weaker systems. If it is too much, I might create an alternative version with evening setting that has fewer light sources.

So that is the biggest update I had made since the release of this map. I wanted to release it sooner, but the mod was stuck in verification mode for a while.
Anyways I’m happy I can deliver it to you on the 24th as a little holiday present. I hope you like the changes that were made.
And I want to thank all the people that support my mod-projects by giving a like, a favourite, adding it to collections and most of all enjoy playing it. If you have feedback, please leave a comment. That always helps me to improve my mods for you all.
And I wish you all nice holidays and a great start in 2025.

Medium Update [Version 3.2]

This update focussed on addressing some issues the map had in the past. But I plan on investing more time in upgrading the visuals of the map and adding some small animations to make it more vivid. But this might take a while, so I decided to address the issues quickly with this update.

Changes:

• Fixed some problems with the particle line occurring in the lift area. Now the rocket, rabbit and the sparkling line can all follow the path from the top of the mountain.
  
• Some changes to elevation levels were made.
  
• Changed three chest spawns in hope that it makes the spawns more variable.
  
• Increased the costs for the rocket in the shop from 15 to 20 keys.

Minor Update [Version 3.1.1]

Changes:

• Changed the ingame description of the map
  
• Selected a place for chest shuffle if fake chests are activated in the ruleset.
  
• Updated the pictures shown on the workshop site.

Medium Update [Version 3.1]

Changes:

• Changed music to the track that is used ingame for the Winterglow map.
  
• Added arrows on the ground to make the map a bit more intuitive.
  
• Some path adjustments were made by decreasing the overall amount of spaces.
  
• Further cosmetical changes

Major Update [Version 3.0 - Part 2]

Changes:

• Implemented a real shop mechanic.
  
• Deleted the old shop-workaround paths. Because of that, the bunny won't be stuck for a few rounds anymore. The player can also continue with their turn after buying something.
  
• Implemented a similar function to the lift on both ways. But on the northern way, the player has to pay first to access a small path till they get to the lift.
  
• Cosmetical changes

The exact changes will be listed in the next update (Version 3.0) on which I will be working on the next weeks.

Minor Update [Version 3.0 - Part 1]

Changes:

• added a new path that connects the skijumping path with the skilift
  
• graphical changes

The exact changes will be listed in the next update (Version 3.0) on which I will be working on the next weeks.

Major Update [Version 2.9]

Changes:

1. The snowman will now throw the player five spaces further in addition to dealing 10 damage.
   
2. The avalanche is now dealing damage to all three danger spaces, if a player stays on one of them.
   
3. Increased speed of the ski jump-animation.
   
4. added sounds for certain parts of the map.
   
5. Many cosmetic changes

Minor Update [Version 2.8.1]

• Fixed a problem of the biathlon area, where the player and items disappeared.
  
• little cosmetic fix for the shop

• The skilift animation was improved
  
• Some cosmetic changes were made