Genesis Relic: Idle Sandbox Simulator News & Patch Notes | SteamScope

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Genesis Relic: Idle Sandbox Simulator News & Patch Notes | SteamScope

Pre-Release Q&A

Liquid Meow Gamessteam_community_announcements

140d ago

Q: What kind of game is this? What are its features?

A: This is a text-based simulation management game. The official version includes 6 built-in maps featuring various gameplay styles such as idle, simulation, survival, and trading. Themes cover the Three Kingdoms, cultivation/xianxia, cat kingdoms, classical literature, famine survival, and more. The game also features an editor that allows players to create their own worlds. The main features of the maps are short playthroughs, rich gameplay variety, and lightweight design.

Q: How many languages does the game support? Are there regional differences?

A: The game currently supports 10 languages: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese (Brazil). Content is identical across all regions; simply click "简体中文" on the game homepage to switch languages.

Q: Cloud save-related questions

A: Cloud save capacity is currently set at 10GB with a file limit of 10,000. Game saves, custom map progress, Workshop-subscribed maps, and externally loaded maps are all automatically saved to the cloud.

Q: Is this a desktop game?

A: The game has desktop game attributes, supporting free movement, zooming, folding/hiding, and transparency settings. It also emphasizes its identity as a text-based simulation management game with strong progression/development elements.

Q: What capabilities does the built-in editor support?

A: All maps currently in the game were created using the built-in editor. Any features present in the built-in maps can be achieved through the editor, with potential for even more expanded gameplay. When creating maps, all text assets, images, sound effects, and music support custom uploads by players.

Q: Can created maps only be played by myself?

A: Players can export custom maps. Using the game's load function to import map packages allows you to play maps DIY'd by other players. Additionally, the game supports Steam Workshop for online loading and sharing of maps.

Q: Why does the game have a noticeable AI-generated feel?

A: During development, to demonstrate the level editor's capabilities, the development team created multiple built-in demo maps with varying themes and gameplay styles. In the asset production for these demo maps, some visual assets were generated using AI technology.

We solemnly declare that all use of AI technology strictly complies with the "Doubao AI Agreement" and relevant laws and regulations, ensuring the compliance and safety of generated content.

If you have any questions or concerns about the assets used in the game, please contact us at:

[email protected]

Q: What are the future development plans?

A: The game has completed PLAYTEST and internal testing and is awaiting release. After launch, we will fix bugs and optimize the experience based on player feedback, and may add new features based on player demand.

Q: How long has the game been in development? What kind of team is behind it?

A: The game has been in production for over 2 years from conception to release. The development team consists of 2 people: one full-time programmer and one remote collaborator handling planning/design. Having participated in many GameJam events, after accumulating various ideas, we decided to start with building an editor, then began integrating wild creative concepts into the game through it—thus this "not-so-game-like game" was born. The original version was designed for mobile platforms, but due to editor functionality and extensive customization elements, even a free-to-play ad-supported model faced many restrictions during the launch process. We subsequently decided to adapt the game for PC systems and add features to give it desktop game attributes.

Q: Does the game contain everything shown in the PV (promotional video)?

A: All maps shown in the PV have been implemented in the game, and the editor functions are also fully operational.

Q: How much does the game cost?

A: After the launch discount, the game costs only $3.39 (if your Steam does not use USD, please refer to the actual price in your region). We hope to make friends with everyone at this price!

Q: Is there a way to communicate? How can I give suggestions to the team?

A: Discord: https://discord.gg/ADu2ZshT

You can submit any game suggestions or bugs to us through the comments section below the announcement, the Steam discussion forum, or the Discord server.

Introduction to Using the Built-in Map Editor [Creation Manual]

Liquid Meow Gamessteam_community_announcements

271d ago

Creation Manual

》》》》》1.1 World Introduction

1.1.1 Click the “Create” button to create a world

Basic world information

Configure universal tips for the world; they will rotate in the tip area while playing. One line at a time.

Game cover

》》》》》1.2 Configure World

1.2.1 Basic Interface Introduction

In \, click a world to enter the world-editing interface

\: Click the \ to add a \ — an interactable entity in the world.

E.g. upgradeable buildings: lumber camp, etc.

Or assignable jobs, equipment, special NPCs that can be interacted with, etc.

You can set its detailed functions in \ Details.

\: Click the \ to add a \ — key resources in the world.

They have no clickable button, but serve as ongoing consumption or upgrade conditions for \.

You can configure a view function; e.g. if \ = number of beauties, you can link a beauty gallery in Details.

\: Categorize \;

Click \ under a category to place the new button directly into that category!

\: Save the current world.

\: Instantly test-run the world for quick debugging.

\: View other \ and \ connected to the selected \ or \.

\: Exit editing.

\: When a button is selected, shows all editable content and details. When a variable is selected, shows its editable content and details.

1.2.2 Basic Operations

Universal add / delete button logic:

Click \ to add a corresponding item.

When an item is already selected, \ automatically becomes delete.

Clicking an empty area restores the default state!

In most sub-windows, clicking an empty area closes the window.

Most areas support scrolling.

1.2.3 Details (Basics)

Most content can be edited directly; just input or select the desired value.

Every N levels vs. Level N

Every N levels: e.g. enter 5 → triggers the effect every 5 levels.
Level N: custom level at which the effect triggers.

3. Button Unlock Conditions

If unlock conditions are set, the button stays hidden until unlocked.

Parts joined by OR are in an OR relationship — satisfying any one unlocks.

All conditions on the same side must be met.

In the example: 100 copper coins AND 1 decree unlocks; OR 1 fame also unlocks.

1.2.4 Per-Level Per-Second Effects & One-Shot Operation Effects

This is the most important and most frequently used feature!

One-shot Operation

Operation Concept

The idea of an operation — e.g. \, \, \, \, anything works.

Operation Tip — Upgrade Tip

The tip shown when performing the operation. Contains some generic tokens. Default: \ has reached level #

@ = current button’s name

# = current button’s level

Operation Effect — One-shot Effect

The changes caused by this single operation; button level +1.

This is NOT ongoing; only the result of this \.

E.g. current lumber camp:

Click concept is upgrade; upgrade costs 100 stone + 100 copper coins. One upgrade → level +1.

Per-Level Per-Second Effect

Under the current \ level, the change applied every second.

E.g. current lumber camp:

Produces 1 wood every second.

Effect Configuration

Constant Change. E.g. here: produce 1 wood per second.

Percentage Modifier.

Need to choose target button. Applies a percentage modifier to the target variable of the target button.

E.g. an “Interior Affairs” building boosts lumber-camp efficiency by 50 %.

Click \ to add lumber camp, set parameter 50.

The label below the percentage (\ or \) is the multiplier zone.

Same zone: add then multiply. Different zones: multiply independently.

Original wood output = base × (1 + 50 % \).

Another Interior 50 % → base × (1 + 50 % + 50 %) = base × 2.

A new Tech 50 % → base × (1 + 50 %) × (1 + 50 %) = base × 2.25.

Zone = the category the current building sits in.

Constant Modifier.

Choose target button. Applies a flat modifier to the target variable of the target button.

E.g. an environmental building reduces lumber-camp wood output by 0.5 per second.

Click \ to add lumber camp, enter parameter \.

Formula Editor

Simple example

Button cost can use a highly customised formula.

You can design any calculation you want.

Currently supports: output + cost in one-shot effects.

Special Variables

Reset Variable and Reset All can restart the world, achieving a “death & retry” effect.

Core logic of output

Every upgrade stacks one copy of the configured content, both output and cost.

E.g. lumber camp: each level outputs 1 wood, costs 1 stamina.

At level 2 the final effect is doubled → 2 wood, 2 stamina.

Equivalent to current effect + one copy of the formula.

Level 10 → 11 change:

10 wood → 11 wood; 10 stamina → 11 stamina.

If you want output / cost NOT to scale with level, or to scale stage-wise:

E.g. levels 1-10: +1 wood each level, but cost stays 1 stamina.

Configure:

Level range 1-1: 1 wood, cost 1 stamina.

Level range 2-10 formula: 1 wood.

Achieves the desired behaviour.

1.2.5 Special Functions

Exclusive Variable

Used to configure exclusive variables for an interactable (button).
E.g. design a button as a creature — famous general or monster, etc.
They need their own ATK & DEF; this is how you do it.

Conditional Unlock

Controls when a button unlocks instead of being unlocked by default.
Supports >, <, == and many other conditions.

Temporary Button

Works with Conditional Unlock. After unlock, is it permanent or only temporary?
If temporary: when conditions are met it unlocks; when they fail it locks again!
Otherwise, once unlocked it stays unlocked forever.

Initial Level

The starting level of a button. You can set an initial level so its effects run immediately.
No need to unlock then manually upgrade.
Combined with unlock conditions and temporary button, you can create temporary buffs.

Special Variables

Currently mainly “Reset Variable”, “Reset All”, etc.
Can be used to design character death / game restart mechanics.
E.g. survival games where hunger < X triggers restart.
Reference case — \.

》》》》》1.3 Publish & Re-edit World

Click \ to publish the world; it will then appear in the \ tab for everyone to play.
To re-edit:
- In \, click \ on the corresponding world, then delete it.
- You can then edit it again in \.