Release Notes - v0.7.0

🎉 Major Feature: Event Log System

Version 0.7.0 introduces a comprehensive event logging system that tracks all significant game events, providing players with a detailed history of their farm's activities and progress.

✨ New Features

📜 Event Log Overlay

• Slide-in Panel: New right-side overlay that displays a chronological log of game events
• 8 Event Categories: Weather, Growth, Harvest, Auto-Purchase, Merchant, Canning, Upgrade, and Milestone
• Category Filtering: Filter events by one or more categories to focus on specific activities
• Search Functionality: Search events by keyword to find specific occurrences
• View Modes: Toggle between compact and detailed view modes
• Event Counts: Badge system shows unread event count on the Log button
• Rich Metadata: Events include detailed information like amounts, bonuses, and contextual data

🌦️ Weather Event Logging

• Logs all weather transitions: Clear → Rain/Snow/Drought/Storm/Heatwave
• Tracks weather duration and effects on crops
• Includes helpful tips and warnings for each weather condition
• Shows irrigation system status during droughts

🌱 Season Change Logging

• Logs transitions between Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
• Lists which vegetables receive growth bonuses in each season
• Displays season-specific icons for visual clarity
• Warns about Winter penalties if Greenhouse isn't owned

🌾 Growth & Harvest Logging

• Growth Completion: Logs when vegetables reach 100% growth and are ready for harvest
• Harvest Events: Tracks both manual and auto-harvests with detailed statistics
• Bonus Display: Shows growth bonuses or penalties from weather and seasons
• Experience & Knowledge: Displays exact exp and knowledge gains per harvest
• Harvest Amount: Includes quantity harvested (base + additional plots)

🤖 Auto-Purchase Logging

• Logs every automatic upgrade purchase made by auto-purchasers
• Shows which auto-purchaser (Assistant, Cultivator, Surveyor, Mechanic) made the purchase
• Displays upgrade type, new level, and cost
• Tracks both money and knowledge expenditures

🏪 Merchant & Auto-Sell Logging

• Logs merchant visits and vegetable sales
• Shows total money earned and detailed breakdown of vegetables sold
• Distinguishes between manual sales and auto-sell events
• Displays quantity and earnings per vegetable type

🥫 Canning Process Logging

• Process Start: Logs when canning recipes begin processing
• Process Complete: Tracks finished recipes with earnings and rewards
• Auto-Canning: Distinguishes between manual and auto-canning operations
• Recipe Details: Shows ingredients used and processing time
• Rewards Display: Highlights money earned, knowledge gained, and bonus items

🏆 Milestone & Achievement Logging

• Logs achievement unlocks with descriptions and rewards
• Tracks major purchases: Greenhouse, Irrigation, Heirloom Seeds, Auto-Sell
• Records farm tier upgrades with new plot counts
• Displays reward bonuses (money, knowledge) when applicable

🎨 Visual Improvements

Icon Replacement System

All emoji icons throughout the game have been replaced with custom PNG assets for a more polished, professional appearance:

• 🤖 → Automation.png: Auto-purchasers, auto-harvest, auto-canning
• 🥫 → Canning.png: Canning system and recipes
• 🌾 → Harvest.png: Harvest events and indicators
• ⚙️ → Upgrade.png: Upgrade category in event log
• 🎯 → Milestone.png: Milestones and important goals
• 🏆 → Trophy.png: Achievements and unlocks
• 🏪 → Merchant.png: Merchant and auto-sell events
• 📜 → Scroll.png: Event log button and title
• 📋 → Detail.png: Detailed view toggle button

Event Log UI

• Smooth slide-in/out animations
• Color-coded category badges
• Responsive design adapts to different screen sizes
• Focus trap for accessibility
• Keyboard navigation support (Tab, Escape)

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed duplicate import issues in various components
• Resolved CSS styling conflicts with new icon system
• Improved focus trap behavior in overlays

📊 Performance Optimizations

• Event log automatically limits to 100 most recent entries
• Efficient filtering algorithms for category and search
• Memoized event counts to prevent unnecessary recalculations
• Optimized icon rendering with image preloading
• Reduced re-renders through proper React hooks usage

♿ Accessibility Enhancements

• Full keyboard navigation support in Event Log overlay
• ARIA labels and roles for screen readers
• Focus management with focus trap
• Color contrast improvements with custom icons
• Descriptive titles and alt text for all images

📈 What's Next?

Upcoming in v0.8.0+

• Seasonal Events (Spring Market, Summer Festival, Fall Rush, Christmas Tree Shop)
• Bees!
• Orchard
• Guilds