Alpha Update!

Hi all, quick update on things:

It took longer than expected, but we got the first super basic Patreon-integration test build out to the Patrons server. This build has NO CONTENT, it's purely to test integration with Patreon for levels of access and so on.

This build initially didn't work as intended, but a server-side fix mostly took care of that. We will now work out some logic within the Alpha itself and soon send out another similar build to further test this integration.

Once we're sure it's working correctly, this stuff will be integrated into the Alpha proper and we will work on getting the first test map ready, then get that out to Patrons.

To reiterate the plan for the Alpha:

• Within the next days or week, hopefully, there will be more basic test builds for Patreon integration. Soon, once we have some of that back-end stuff done, we'll have our first Alpha build with content, possibly just a basic test at first with some limited content.

• Once we have all of that confirmed working, the first proper Alpha build will be released to Patrons. Stokers and Bakers will probably have access to the gantry and at least some of the structure made so far, and Deckhands and above till have access to everything else - the shipyard, offices, etc. This will be distributed directly to people.

• Once we're ready for a public release after doing more work, it will go public with a Steam release, with Patrons getting a mix of early and exclusive access to updates.

The very approximate timeline for the Patrons release is much sooner (hopefully sooner in March), while the public release will depend on what we can get done before the April events.

Stay tuned for further updates!