Hi everyone, today I have important news about Virtual Circuit Boards development. I would like to begin by announcing that the long awaited and highly requested Blueprint Library is now live in the beta branch! With this feature, it is finally possible to conveniently build an easily accessible collection of your circuits, complete with titles, descriptions, and tags. If you are not familiar with the beta branch, you can read more about it in this topic.
The introduction of the Blueprint Library marks a major milestone in VCB's development. It not only improves the process of saving and reusing circuits, but also completes the set of features that I considered essential for the game to provide a fulfilling experience. As a result, Im glad to announce that Virtual Circuit Board will soon be released out of Early Access. Before we get into what the move to version 1.0 means for VCB's future, I want to thank you, the VCB community, for all the feedback and support during the Early Access stage. When I started this little project of developing a circuit simulator nearly three years ago, I couldn't have imagined it would grow into something that others would find enjoyable to play, even in its Early Access form. Your support and enthusiasm have made this journey incredible. Developing VCB has been an amazing experience, although as we approach the 1.0 release, I find myself contemplating my next steps. My passion for the project remains strong, but I've been immersed in the topic of circuit simulation for a while now, and I believe its time to begin moving on. For that reason, starting from the 1.0 release, I'll be maintaining VCB with only minor QoL improvements and bug fixes. This shift in development ensures that I can continue supporting the game in the long run without risking being overwhelmed. I'd like to apologize if any of the features you've suggested didn't make it into the final version, or if any aspect of the game didn't receive as much attention as you had hoped. Once again, I want to thank you for the valuable feedback you shared throughout the Early Access period. The Blueprint Library will be available in the beta branch for a few weeks before making it onto the main branch. Virtual Circuit Board will be released as version 1.0 in early October.