RELEASE_NOTES.md

MyIslandGame Release Notes

v0.0.3-alpha (March 2, 2025)

New Features

Resource System

• Added Resource class with ID, name, description, category, and properties
• Implemented ResourceManager for managing resource definitions
• Created resource categories: Organic, Mineral, and Environmental
• Added 12 initial resource types including wood, stone, berries, seeds, etc.
• Created placeholder textures for all resources

Environmental Objects

• Added EnvironmentalObjectComponent for interactive world objects
• Created object types: trees, rocks, and bushes with unique behaviors
• Implemented growth stages and visual changes based on harvesting
• Added resource regrowth over time based on in-game time
• Integrated environmental objects with world generation

Inventory System

• Implemented Inventory and InventorySlot classes for item storage
• Added InventoryComponent for player inventory management
• Created hotbar selection system with number keys and scrolling
• Implemented item stacking and management
• Added basic item types (Resource, Tool) with inheritance

Resource Gathering

• Created GatheringSystem for handling resource collection
• Implemented tool-specific gathering (axe for trees, pickaxe for rocks)
• Added tool durability system
• Created visual feedback when resources are gathered
• Integrated gathering with the inventory system

UI Improvements

• Added inventory UI with hotbar display
• Implemented inventory toggle (E key)
• Created item display with quantity indicators
• Added selection highlighting for current hotbar slot

Technical Improvements

• Extended ECS with new components and systems
• Added PlayerComponent to identify the player entity
• Created EnvironmentalObjectFactory for easily creating world objects
• Improved input handling for inventory management
• Added integration between multiple systems

Known Issues

• Tool acquisition is limited (will be addressed in v0.0.4)
• No crafting system yet to utilize gathered resources
• Art assets are simple placeholder shapes
• No visual confirmation when something can be interacted with
• Limited feedback when inventory is full
• Some environmental objects might spawn in inaccessible locations

Controls

• WASD/Arrows: Move player
• E: Toggle inventory
• 1-9: Select hotbar slot
• Mouse Wheel: Cycle through hotbar
• Left-Click: Gather resources / Use selected item
• +/-: Zoom camera
• T: Fast-forward time
• R: Reset time to 8:00 AM
• ESC: Quit game

v0.0.2-alpha (February 15, 2025)

New Features

Camera System

• Implemented camera following with smooth tracking
• Added zoom functionality using +/- keys
• Added screen clamping to world boundaries
• Created camera transformation for proper rendering

World Generation

• Added tile-based map system
• Implemented procedural generation for maps
• Created different tile types (grass, water, sand, stone)
• Added properties for passable/impassable tiles

Day/Night Cycle

• Created time management system
• Implemented day/night visual transitions
• Added ambient light color changes
• Created time display and controls

Technical Improvements

• Fixed collision detection precision
• Added boundary checks for player movement
• Improved entity rendering with depth sorting
• Fixed Vector2 modification issues

Controls

• WASD/Arrows: Move player
• +/-: Zoom camera in/out
• T: Speed up time (5x)
• R: Reset time to 8:00 AM
• ESC: Quit game

v0.0.1-alpha (January 20, 2025)

Initial Features

Technical Foundation

• Set up MonoGame with .NET 8.0
• Created basic game loop
• Implemented window and graphics initialization

Core Systems

• Entity Component System (ECS) architecture
• Game state management
• Input handling system with action mapping

Basic Gameplay

• Simple player movement with WASD/arrow keys
• Collision detection
• Obstacle creation for testing

Technical Notes

• Requires MonoGame 3.8.1 or later
• Built with .NET 8.0
• Mac users need to install freetype6 library