Updated Game to 1.41 (Inc Bug Fixes and Enhancements)
Paul Maximus Petrol Station Tycoon ยป Devlog
โ Version 1.40 Complete - Bug Fix & Seasonal Market Cycles
๐ง Bug Fix Applied:
- All fuel types now start with 1,000L stock and 1,000L capacity (standardized from mixed amounts)
- Balanced starting inventory across all 6 fuel types
๐ Major New Feature: Seasonal Market Cycles
Dynamic Seasons (365-day cycle):
- Summer (Jan-Mar): +40% traffic, +30% store sales, +20% fuel demand
- Autumn (Apr-Jun): Normal baseline conditions
- Winter (Jul-Sep): -10% traffic, -20% store sales, +10% fuel demand (heating)
- Spring (Oct-Dec): +10% traffic, +10% store sales, normal fuel demand
Economic Cycles:
- Economic Boom: +30% traffic, +20% store sales, +20% fuel demand, 20% less price resistance
- Stable Economy: Baseline conditions
- Economic Recession: -30% traffic, -40% store sales, -20% fuel demand, 40% more price sensitive
School Holiday Events:
- Summer Holidays (Dec 20 - Jan 30): +50% traffic multiplier
- Easter Holidays (Mar 21 - Apr 5): +20% traffic multiplier
- Winter Holidays (Jul 14 - Jul 29): +30% traffic multiplier
- Spring Holidays (Oct 12 - Oct 27): +20% traffic multiplier
Dynamic Integration:
- Seasonal effects automatically apply to fuel and store sales calculations
- Economic conditions change every 60 days with 30% probability
- Holiday periods trigger automatic notifications
- New header display shows current season, economy, and holiday status
- All multipliers stack for maximum realism during peak periods
Enhanced Player Experience:
- Real-time notifications when seasons change
- Economic cycle transitions with appropriate messaging
- Holiday start/end announcements with business impact explanations
- Seasonal tooltips explain current market conditions
Bulk Restock Features:
- Fuel Tab: Green "Restock All Fuels" button that fills all tanks to maximum capacity with one click
- Store Tab: Red "Restock All Items" button that restocks all store items to full capacity instantly
- Both buttons calculate total cost, check cash availability, and provide detailed confirmation messages
- Existing individual restock buttons remain unchanged
โฝ Progressive Fuel Tank Upgrades (1,000L to 10,000L):
- 9 Sequential Upgrade Levels: Each adds 1,000L capacity per fuel type
- Level 1: 2,000L total capacity ($8,000)
- Level 2: 3,000L total capacity ($12,000)
- Level 3: 4,000L total capacity ($18,000)
- Level 4: 5,000L total capacity ($27,000)
- Level 5: 6,000L total capacity ($40,500)
- Level 6: 7,000L total capacity ($60,750)
- Level 7: 8,000L total capacity ($91,125)
- Level 8: 9,000L total capacity ($136,687)
- Level 9: 10,000L total capacity ($205,030)
๐ Upgrade Dependencies:
- Must purchase fuel tank upgrades sequentially
- Cannot skip levels - prevents purchasing Level 3 without owning Level 2
- Clear error messages guide proper upgrade progression
- progression
๐ฎ Enhanced User Experience:
- Bulk restock buttons prominently displayed at top of each tab
- Cost calculation shows total before purchase
- Smart inventory management prevents unnecessary purchases
- Maintains all existing v1.40 seasonal cycles and loan features
Files
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Paul Maximus Petrol Station Tycoon
Build your Fuel Empire with Paul Maximus Gaming
Status | In development |
Author | PaulMaximusTTK |
Genre | Simulation |
Tags | australia, browser-game, Casual, Indie, Management, Singleplayer, store-management, Text based, Tycoon |
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