Version 0.5.3.3 : Refactor Release: Faster, Safer, and Built for the Future
Hey Patrons! This update is less about flashy new scenes and more about making the whole game sturdier and smoother, so I can ship more (and with fewer bugs).
Why this refactor matters
Performance: Screen transitions, tooltips, and animations are more responsive thanks to lighter screens and fewer blocking calls.
Stability: Moving logic out of one mega monolithic file into feature-scoped files (inventory, maps, HUD, effects, shop, mini-games) reduces cross-screen side effects and weird state leaks.
Consistency: Notifications/tooltips now share consistent styles, fade timings, and positions. Hover and focus states behave the same across the game.
Maintainability: The init order is cleaned up, transforms standardized, and styles centralized meaning fewer regressions and faster iteration for upcoming content.
Player Clarity:
Effects overlay displays active effects with icons and a quick tooltip.
Campus/City maps have clearer hit areas, pointer hints, and proper “blocked by shame” routing.
Inventory/locker transfer is more predictable with simpler layout and paging.
What changed (high level)
UI split: Inventory, active effects, campus/city maps, dorm/gym menus, HUD buttons, elite tab, and skip/QTE screens all live in their own files.
Transforms & styles: Reused animation blocks (hover glow, pulse, fade) and standardized style names/definitions to avoid duplicated micro-variants.
Init order: Hooks and systems now initialize in a safe sequence; fewer race conditions at startup.
Bug fixes: A trail of small fixes hover states not clearing, tooltips sticking, occasional double-action on buttons, and inconsistent icon scaling.
Save compatibility
Existing saves should work. If something looks stale, please try a brand new game. If issues persist, send me the save + a short description in a message or, ideally, on Discord.
How to report issues (and help me fix them fast)
What happened vs. what you expected.
Steps to reproduce (click path).
Screenshot or short clip if possible.
Your platform (Windows/Mac/Linux/Android) and whether you forced recompile.
Thank you
This kind of refactor takes time but pays off quickly: fewer random breaks, smoother play, and faster content drops. Your support made it possible for me to take a step back and fix the foundation, thank you for believing in the long game. 💖