Update 0.2.0a - The Sitting Pretty Update
Our second content addition update named “The Sitting Pretty Update” comes to AI People server on October 24, 2024.
This Update brings brand new interaction feature, a plethora of new characters to the game, and several other features and changes.
New Characters
We made plenty of changes to the list of playable characters in the game. Currently, there are 10 different characters in AI People, each one with a special voiceover. It is possible to set any one of them as a playable character. Also, we would like to remind you that their names and their characteristics can always be changed and defined according to the player’s will and liking.
In version 0.2.0a version we have the following characters on these maps:
- Map Farm: Maddie Sin, Paul Bright, Leo Reed, Ari Sherman
- Map Island: Christine Farrow, Dante Brandt, Duke Stone
- Map Apartment: John Sharp, Zara Wolfe, Robert Higgings
The majority of those names are new. Let us introduce you to these new characters:
Zara Wolfe
Robert Higgins
John Sharp
Duke Stone
Dante Brandt
Ari Sherman
New Feature - Sitting action
Starting with “The Sitting Pretty Update”, it is now possible to sit on chairs, couches, or benches. It is a brand new interaction available on all three maps and accessible for playable characters and NPCs.
Similar to the sleeping or crafting interactions, just click on the cogwheel while hovering over the item.
In addition to that, all characters can also talk to each other while sitting.
Other Features and Changes
- The progress bar has been reworked and relocated to the left upper part of the screen
- Keyboard navigation was allowed in in-game menus, using arrow keys, tab/shift+tab, Space, and Enter
- Voice Input feature was polished: dynamic voice input indication and dynamic microphone connectivity checks
- Network connectivity UI (indicators) has been improved and polished
- Improved handling of objects by NPCs - they are more likely to keep working with a given object instead of picking another instance of it
- Added Graphics quality levels in in-game options
- Updated and polished game launcher
Bug Fixes
- Attacking sleeping agents now works as expected
- Multiple smaller gameplay fixes and connectivity improvements
- The Mod.io authentication screen now has a dedicated screen instead of being overlaid over the workshop UI
Known Bugs
- Sometimes playable character gets blocked standing next to the bench, chair or sofa
Last, but not least:
The Waiting List was temporarily removed!
This means that anyone can now register without the need to wait. Just click on Play Now, register and enjoy the game!