# Weekly Dev Log for February 8th, 2021 **URL:** \ **Category:** Archived Early Access Dev Logs\ **Created:** [February 9, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040 "2021-02-09T02:16:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sabrina](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/sabrina/32/83818_2.png) [@Sabrina](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Sabrina)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/1 "2021-02-09T02:16:32Z")
# Weekly Dev Log for February 8th, 2021 Hello everyone, and welcome to the Weekly Dev Log for February 8th, 2021, detailing all the changes that have happened since February 1st, 2021. **_Note: Devs that don’t appear in the weekly log are not necessarily away or not doing work, but may be working on things currently not announced or backend work that doesn’t need to be detailed._** ## Update 0.13.4.1 Once Update 0.13.4.0 was released, we started working on Update 0.13.4.1. This update includes bug fixes and various improvements. You can read more about this upcoming update [here](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/update-0-13-4-1/40920). ## February 2021 Condo Contest This month, we’re running a “Night Out (or In)” themed condo contest. This contest will end on March 1st, 2021. First place winner will take home at least 1,000,000 units, and all participants may be rewarded 75,000 units! You can read the details [here](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/february-2021-condo-contest/41001). ## Accessibility Suggestions We’ve created a forum post asking the community for suggestions on how we can improve gameplay for players with certain conditions such as colorblindness, dyslexia, or anything else that might affect a players ability to use the standard presentation and controls of the game. If you have any ideas or suggestions, and possible solutions on how to solve a particular issue, please check out the forum post [here](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/accessibility-related-suggestions-megathread/40333). ## Arcade: Phase 2 @Johanna worked on completing the sign for “Ultimate Cow Wheel”. @macdguy worked on gameplay for “Coloracle 2: Whose Hue?”, as well as the multiplayer support. @Madmijk worked on fixing bugs with “Captain Calypso’s Planetary Piano”, as well as helping with “Coloracle 2: Whose Hue?”. @Wheezwer continued working on art for “Ultimate Cow Wheel”. @Will continued working on music for “Coloracle 2: Whose Hue?”. > **Coloracle 2: Whose Hue? Gameplay Demo WIP** [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/4hrXw1ougj4/maxresdefault.jpg "Tower Unite Dev Log 02/08/2021 - Coloracle 2: Whose Hue? Gameplay Demo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hrXw1ougj4) > **Ultimate Cow Wheel Cabinet Art WIP** [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/23c3ffbac0d4e34dc9a13e26ce6905a43c9ff2bd.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/23c3ffbac0d4e34dc9a13e26ce6905a43c9ff2bd.png) ## Minigolf: Sweet Tooth Polishing Pass @Johanna continued working on the polishing pass to Sweet Tooth, updating several models, adding thematic sides to the courses, and improving the lighting. > **Minigolf: Sweet Tooth Polishing Pass WIP** [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/d4578fed0ca376f3c41ded6ce4c869f29a1533cc.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/d4578fed0ca376f3c41ded6ce4c869f29a1533cc.png) [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/022843f87925a3c980c9da24fd1932094bf78ee6.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/022843f87925a3c980c9da24fd1932094bf78ee6.png) ## Little Crusaders: Upgrades @macdguy worked on implementing the Upgrades for Little Crusaders. > **Little Crusaders: Upgrades WIP** [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/nGnC-eddvkM/maxresdefault.jpg "Tower Unite Dev Log 02/08/2021 - Little Crusaders Upgrades WIP") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGnC-eddvkM) ## Upgraded UIs @macdguy worked on updating several UI elements in the game with help from @Wheezwer, while also adding a Condo tutorial UI. > **Upgraded UI Elements** [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/db87e03e6c06c14df6be85879b3a64c80537dafd.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/db87e03e6c06c14df6be85879b3a64c80537dafd.png) [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/674a5259373aa15e3d470fe1d0832d0aae505b1c.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/674a5259373aa15e3d470fe1d0832d0aae505b1c.png) > **Condo Tutorial UI** [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/1fc482f9f2edf959b21f5227301c410a59817db3.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/1fc482f9f2edf959b21f5227301c410a59817db3.png) ## Website Redesign @macdguy worked on a redesign of the Tower Unite website to better show off the games and features Tower Unite has to offer. > **Website Redesign EARLY WIP** [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/2ca0846072150b52ee24c16620300fe2b7033576.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/2ca0846072150b52ee24c16620300fe2b7033576.png) [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/47f0d05cc1fe45a9886b604a7927bdaee95540d4.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/47f0d05cc1fe45a9886b604a7927bdaee95540d4.png) [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/7925f21b85bb0b08c721a23b25b8725d043c03af.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/7925f21b85bb0b08c721a23b25b8725d043c03af.png) ## Miscellany @joshua continued working on the model for the Condo Tool Glove, which will be the replacement for all of the individual Condo tools. He also worked on a few props for @Johanna’s Sweet Tooth overhaul. @Lifeless started working on a new condo. @macdguy worked on bug fixes, playtested SDNL and Weapons, continued updating item icons, and made a new logo for Slaughterday Night Live. @Madmijk continued working on fixes for “Planetary Piano”. @Sketchman looked into optimizations to the backend systems, and is working on identifying and fixing crashes. @Wheezwer worked on concept art for Plaza NPCs, continued redesigning the Virus infected model, and started making concepts for the Fresh and Celebration store art passes. > **Condo: Tool Glove Animations WIP** [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/bLUBwbCdNVE/maxresdefault.jpg "Tower Unite Dev Log 02/08/2021 - Condo: Tool Glove Animations WIP") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLUBwbCdNVE) > **New Slaughterday Night Live Logo** [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/d75b8f930d35c1b99a55dd3a9834e0d7bec760c3.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/d75b8f930d35c1b99a55dd3a9834e0d7bec760c3.png) > **Updated Item Icons (Old / New)** [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/cc0da9e5a890d69e119308d12b2a212f5f99302d.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/cc0da9e5a890d69e119308d12b2a212f5f99302d.png) [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/267718460b2c04bde65964dac8c549abc6340f2f.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/267718460b2c04bde65964dac8c549abc6340f2f.png) [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/47b947da0e091181db5e29a254565f60bc5a8c5a.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/47b947da0e091181db5e29a254565f60bc5a8c5a.png) [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/f35f958b8e9ce28c8f6b04c19058dc2cae7035d4.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/f35f958b8e9ce28c8f6b04c19058dc2cae7035d4.png) [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/ca471add48408238502e734b9130d6deb7bd1bbb.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/ca471add48408238502e734b9130d6deb7bd1bbb.png) [![](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/12be107a2363c6cbf9e031839edaed5d1264dbc9.png) ](https://clan.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/12be107a2363c6cbf9e031839edaed5d1264dbc9.png) ## Wrap It Up That about covers everything that happened since February 1st, 2021 at PixelTail Games. 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We’re active everyday & here to help.** For bug reports: [https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/c/bug-report/18](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/c/bug-report/18) For suggestions: [https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/c/suggestions/7](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/c/suggestions/7) [![Support PixelTail Games with Ko-Fi](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/uploads/default/original/3X/9/8/983e02fa64b8767b164d5839203b5fb12221fb7f.png)](https://ko-fi.com/pixeltailgames) [![Support PixelTail Games on Patreon](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/uploads/default/original/3X/1/4/14943d6b35309cf63c04be136e53d6b98d521437.png)](https://www.patreon.com/pixeltailgames) [![Checkout Tower Unite Merch on Redbubble](https://towerunite.com/images/merch.png)](https://www.redbubble.com/people/pixeltailgames) \<3 PixelTail Games ---
**Author:** ![Crazynu5150](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/crazynu5150/32/85382_2.png) [@Crazynu5150](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Crazynu5150)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/2 "2021-02-09T02:17:23Z")
SDNL progress makes me happy. Whose Hue looks awesome, And all the Little crusader upgrades look sick! ---
**Author:** ![VEGA\_The\_Fun\_Police](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/vega_the_fun_police/32/54166_2.png) [@VEGA\_The\_Fun\_Police](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/VEGA_The_Fun_Police)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/3 "2021-02-09T02:18:31Z")
Keep up the good work! ---
**Author:** ![AmGona](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/amgona/32/79422_2.png) [@AmGona](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/AmGona)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/4 "2021-02-09T02:20:08Z")
I am loving the new website and the new UI! Looks great so far! ---
**Author:** ![Playgroundfan](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/bc8723/32.png) [@Playgroundfan](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Playgroundfan)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/5 "2021-02-09T02:33:12Z")
So is the cow game a coin pusher? ---
**Author:** ![macdguy](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/macdguy/32/3448_2.png) [@macdguy](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/macdguy)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/6 "2021-02-09T02:33:22Z")
It’s a prize pusher. ---
**Author:** ![rythian](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/rythian/32/83765_2.png) [@rythian](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/rythian)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/7 "2021-02-09T02:33:47Z")
uogpgpreade ---
**Author:** ![TheVault](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/thevault/32/56239_2.png) [@TheVault](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/TheVault)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/8 "2021-02-09T02:48:35Z")
ow yeah, more upgrades! ---
**Author:** ![Xmarksit](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/xmarksit/32/69864_2.png) [@Xmarksit](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Xmarksit)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/9 "2021-02-09T03:03:04Z")
Aaaa that tool glove looks so nice. Phase 2 of arcade is gonna be lit 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![Nuclearxpotato](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/nuclearxpotato/32/44697_2.png) [@Nuclearxpotato](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Nuclearxpotato)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/10 "2021-02-09T03:03:54Z")
> @Lifeless started working on a new condo. WORM??? When should we expect a formal announcement of this? ---
**Author:** ![BlueLighted](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/bluelighted/32/78266_2.png) [@BlueLighted](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/BlueLighted)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/11 "2021-02-09T03:12:47Z")
Looking awesome! ---
**Author:** ![Gay\_Bar\_The\_Movie](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/gay_bar_the_movie/32/42072_2.png) [@Gay\_Bar\_The\_Movie](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Gay_Bar_The_Movie)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/12 "2021-02-09T05:45:43Z")
epic ---
**Author:** ![lottery248](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/lottery248/32/44440_2.png) [@lottery248](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/lottery248)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/13 "2021-02-09T06:16:21Z")
ayyye ---
**Author:** ![SpadeOfAces](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/spadeofaces/32/50744_2.png) [@SpadeOfAces](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/SpadeOfAces)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/14 "2021-02-09T10:23:35Z")
Gotta love it! Not common to find such consistent, transparent updates on development from teams. ---
**Author:** ![marki](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/marki/32/51987_2.png) [@marki](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/marki)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/15 "2021-02-09T18:42:55Z")
Sweet Tooth looks nice, I’m having trouble figuring out what’s changing with it artwise, I see the little pink frosting used to outline the track, but what else? I’m just curious. ---
**Author:** ![macdguy](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/macdguy/32/3448_2.png) [@macdguy](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/macdguy)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/16 "2021-02-09T19:51:15Z")
Here’s a quick comparison image: [![](https://img.macdguy.org/i/2021-02-09_11-50-40_iTtsOIOK9QGOF189Zo.png) ](https://img.macdguy.org/i/2021-02-09_11-50-40_iTtsOIOK9QGOF189Zo.png) [![](https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11783817/d4578fed0ca376f3c41ded6ce4c869f29a1533cc.png) ](https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11783817/d4578fed0ca376f3c41ded6ce4c869f29a1533cc.png) ---
**Author:** ![AmGona](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/amgona/32/79422_2.png) [@AmGona](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/AmGona)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/17 "2021-02-09T20:51:54Z")
> [@macdguy](#): > > Here’s a quick comparison image: Looks really good! I love the new lighting! ---
**Author:** ![Slim-Shady](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/slim-shady/32/58873_2.png) [@Slim-Shady](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Slim-Shady)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/19 "2021-02-10T00:15:19Z")
this feels less minty yet has more sweets and tropical i dig ---
**Author:** ![Skarn](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/skarn/32/50933_2.png) [@Skarn](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Skarn)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/20 "2021-02-15T06:17:27Z")
All this stuff looks great! ---
**Author:** ![marki](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/marki/32/51987_2.png) [@marki](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/marki)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-february-8th-2021/41040/21 "2021-02-15T19:40:34Z")
I see now, thanks. The ice cream looks a lot more textured along with the lighting improvements!