# Weekly Dev Log for November 13th, 2023

**URL:** <https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104>\
**Category:** Archived Early Access Dev Logs\
**Created:** [November 14, 2023, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104 "2023-11-14T01:32:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 10\
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**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:** [November 14, 2023, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104/1 "2023-11-14T01:32:15Z")

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Hello everyone, and welcome to the Weekly Dev Log for November 13th, 2023, detailing all the changes that have happened since November 6th, 2023. **_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._**

## CATSACK PLUSH CAMPAIGN - ENDS FRIDAY

[![](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/f902f2a14483b18647aa0bfc3b60d69be7453a37.png) ](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/f902f2a14483b18647aa0bfc3b60d69be7453a37.png)

The Makeship Catsack Plush Campaign ends this Friday (November 17th)!

Check the campaign post [here](https://www.makeship.com/products/catsack-plush) to see the exact time.

## November 2023 Art Contest

[![](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/531c61f9d9056982a6c23e037e43ff22d165f6af.png) ](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/531c61f9d9056982a6c23e037e43ff22d165f6af.png)

It’s time for another art contest!

There’s no theme this time. The submission just needs to be related to Tower Unite!

Entries are allowed until December 7th, 2023 at 11:59PM CT.

Be sure to check out the prizes and follow the rules [here](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/november-2023-art-contest/49027)!

## Ball Race: Eruption

@Lifeless continued working on the new Ball Race map, Eruption.

> **Ball Race: Eruption WIP**

[![](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/866eec0bd1b0088c775b546d3e1089e1c8003f05.png) ](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/866eec0bd1b0088c775b546d3e1089e1c8003f05.png)  
[![](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/ae1c54afc9804885acf49827c847663823635bdc.png) ](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/ae1c54afc9804885acf49827c847663823635bdc.png)  
[![](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/a1ef23f157bff1a274b191dc69c3be6916dfb992.png) ](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/a1ef23f157bff1a274b191dc69c3be6916dfb992.png)

## Miscellany

@Johanna worked on re-arranging, re-sizing, and re-shaping the boardwalk to accommodate future attractions. She also worked on the Bumper Cars building, added a beach to the boardwalk area, remodeled the support structures, and added new railings.

@Joshua continued working on the new workshop skeleton, working on porting over the existing animations to the new skeleton. He also worked on figuring out IK and shoulder / proportion adjustments.

@macdguy worked on implementing achievements for Containership, fixed bugs with the collection book, optimized teleporters, and started working on a subtitle system for when voice lines are added.

@madmijk continued working on MIDI support.

@Nuclearxpotato worked on some new holiday items.

@Sketchman continued working on optimizations.

@Wheezwer continued working on textures for the Thanksgiving scarfs, as well as working on event icons for the weekend events.

@Will worked on music for Containership.

> **New Holiday Items WIP**

[![](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/c54aad7b262cec39c5f357ce10fa454d297c0aa2.png) ](https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/11783817/c54aad7b262cec39c5f357ce10fa454d297c0aa2.png)

## Wrap It Up

That about covers everything that happened since November 6th, 2023 at PixelTail Games.

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\<3 PixelTail Games

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**Author:** ![Melonplex](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/melonplex/32/52637_2.png) [@Melonplex](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Melonplex)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104/2 "2023-11-14T01:33:51Z")

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> [@Sabrina](#):
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> @madmijk continued working on MIDI support.

Mike a real one for this

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**Author:** ![CarsonK](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/carsonk/32/54468_2.png) [@CarsonK](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/CarsonK)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104/3 "2023-11-14T01:34:07Z")

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for real

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**Author:** ![Cobalt](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/cobalt/32/79117_2.png) [@Cobalt](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Cobalt)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104/4 "2023-11-14T01:35:13Z")

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New beach? Awesome.

Has the workshop editor been put on the backburner for now?

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**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:** [November 14, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104/5 "2023-11-14T01:39:40Z")

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> [@Cobalt](#):
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> Has the workshop editor been put on the backburner for now?

No, it’s still under development.

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**Author:** ![SimpleFox](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/simplefox/32/72060_2.png) [@SimpleFox](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/SimpleFox)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104/6 "2023-11-15T17:21:26Z")

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How does beach look like?

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**Author:** ![Mrs.Insomniac](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/mrs.insomniac/32/68496_2.png) [@Mrs.Insomniac](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Mrs.Insomniac)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104/7 "2023-11-20T02:01:18Z")

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What’s the requirements for the Condo Contest? I don’t recall seeing it anywhere.

 ![Screenshot 2023-11-19 210011](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/uploads/default/original/3X/9/7/9744faf56ec0a93f34b465990252ecd880374686.jpeg)

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**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:** [November 20, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104/8 "2023-11-20T04:54:02Z")

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Condo contest for Halloween ended already.

> [@Halloween 2023 Condo Contest](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/halloween-2023-condo-contest/48647):
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> Hey everyone! It’s time for the Halloween 2023 Condo Contest! Submit something that fits the Halloween spirit. It can be fun, spooky, eerie, or whatever you want, so long as it follows the rules! Like last month’s contest, there is no restriction on when the Condo was made as long as it hasn’t been submitted before. The submission period ends on October 25th, 2023 at 11:59 PM. Be sure to look at the prizes and follow the rules below! mega Prizes: 1st Place - 2,000…

There is an Art Contest ongoing here:

> [@November 2023 Art Contest](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/november-2023-art-contest/49027):
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> [artcontest4] It’s time for another art contest! There’s no theme this time. The submission just needs to be related to Tower Unite! Entries are allowed until December 7th, 2023 at 11:59PM CT. Be sure to check out the prizes and follow the rules below! mega Prizes 1st Place - 1,000,000 Units 2nd Place - 750,000 Units 3rd Place - 500,000 Units Prizes may be raised, and we also award participation prizes! mega Rules Only submit one post with one artwork. Submissions must be related t…

We announce the contests on our Discord.

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**Author:** ![wheezwer](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/wheezwer/32/50026_2.png) [@wheezwer](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/wheezwer)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104/9 "2023-11-20T17:13:23Z")

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> [@Winter 2023 Condo Contest (Winter/Festivity)](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/winter-2023-condo-contest-winter-festivity/49113):
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> Hey everyone, The submission period for the winter Condo Contest is starting early! snowflake The theme this year is Winter / Festivity again! snowflake So, your build should be either: winter-related themed after winter holidays / holiday activities (including New Years) or generally wintry and festive! The submission period ends on January 7th, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Be sure to look at the prizes and follow the rules below! mega Prizes: 1st Place - 2,000…

That’s the Condo Contest that started in November.

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**Author:** ![Mrs.Insomniac](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/user_avatar/forums.pixeltailgames.com/mrs.insomniac/32/68496_2.png) [@Mrs.Insomniac](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/u/Mrs.Insomniac)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/t/weekly-dev-log-for-november-13th-2023/49104/10 "2023-11-20T22:29:18Z")

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Thank you 🎄
