This is the first test for Temporian on the Steam Deck. With any luck, I won't have to roll anything back, but please let me know if things aren't working for you.

Hello, inventors!

I’ve noticed a trend when players dive into Temporian and share their adventures. Many jump right into the game on normal, hard, or even brutal difficulty, skip the tutorial, and later feel lost or find the game too challenging.

Since Temporian’s release a year ago, I’ve been on a mission to make the start smoother for everyone by:

• Streamlining the tutorial
  
• Emphasizing Easy Mode for beginners
  
• Introducing automatic recipe updates
  
• Simplifying idea generation for characters
  
• Producing how-to-play videos
  
• Offering extra lifelines to prevent instant game overs

The heart of Temporian is discovery, and the tutorial is there to cover the basics like card stacking and crafting. After that, it’s all about exploring and learning at your own pace. Some may click with it right away, while others might take a bit longer, and that’s perfectly okay!

To ensure everyone gets the most out of their first journey in Temporian, I’ve made a change. New adventurers will start on Easy mode with the tutorial guiding them. Once you’ve triumphed or met your untimely end, all difficulty levels will unlock for your next playthrough.

I hope this enhances your experience without impacting our seasoned players. If it does, I’m all ears for your feedback. Happy gaming!

Thanks to MAKAIROSI for spotting a bug in the research book in which research wasn't saved in Normal difficulty.

This has now been resolved.

I've also taken the opportunity to update the font so it's easier to read on the card, hopefully.

Feedback is appreciated!

What's New in Temporian:

• Font Update: We changed the game's font. It looks nicer now, so everything's easier to read and looks better.
  
• Family Feature: Now, if two of your workers share a house, they can start a family! It adds a cool new twist to how you manage your people, just don't expect them to do much for a long time!
  
• New Foods: We've hidden some fun new foods in the game for you to discover, like fries. Who doesn't love finding new snacks, right?
  
• Eating Seeds: You can eat seeds now, and we keep them with the other foods that need cooking. It's a small change but makes things more organized.
  
• Easier Start: For those playing on Easy mode, we've made it even better. You can start with up to 100 cards now, giving you more options from the get-go.
  
• Turn Counter: There's a new turn counter on the screen, so you always know which turn you're on. Handy, right?
  
• Easy Mode Hint: We added a note to suggest new players start on Easy mode. It's a great way to get the hang of things.
  
• No More Losing Books: You can't put the research book in the Temporian in Easy mode anymore. Even I do it by mistake from time to time, so beginners might not realise what's happened.
  
• New Art: We've added some beautiful new artwork for the story events, making those moments even more special.
  
• Shelter Reminder: We've made it clearer that your people need shelters, not just to be told they're cold. It's more about SNOWING, not telling.

Fixes:

Bug Squash: We fixed a bug where if you CTRL-Clicked a card not in the Research Book, it would take you to a blank page. No more getting lost in the game!

Hope you enjoy these updates and have even more fun playing Temporian!

Special thanks to lct_loc for their bug reports.

• Research Points remain when continuing
  
• Easy Mode unlocks should load correctly on new games (Please let me know if you spot any issues with this)

Thank you to "3" on the Bug Hub for pointing out 3 important bugs.

Fixes:

1. An achievement has been removed due to it being impossible on Brutal difficulty
2. Rewind Card replenishes its uses in a new game
3. Jam now appears in the research book

Sorry for the issues! Thanks for the report!

Steam recently presented me with several categories for nominating my game, Temporian, in this year's Steam Awards. Among them, one category particularly resonated with me.

Creating Temporian was not initially about crafting a challenging game. However, I aimed for a delicate balance, avoiding hand-holding while encouraging players to embrace both success and failure. The game was designed to prompt players to learn from their errors and improve their strategies for future challenges.

The paradox is that while Temporian is tough, those who have mastered it certainly don't 'suck' at it. Yet, the "Best Game You Suck At" award category humorously highlights the game's challenging nature. So, if you've conquered Temporian's trials, consider this a unique way to celebrate your achievement by nominating it for this award. It's a fun nod to both the game's difficulty and your exceptional skill in mastering it.

And there's more good news! We've just released a new update, and Temporian is currently available at a 40% discount. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into its challenges. See if you can join the elite few who have unraveled all its mysteries!