0.8.23

• bugfix: fixed zen-mode saves resuming auto-build limit on load.
• bugfix: fixed hard-mode saves not retaining hard-mode on load.
• bugfix: fixed custom cable creation bug (with cable-o-matic) on co-op clients.
• bugfix: fixed lab technology sync with co-op clients.
• bugfix: fixed netshell focus grabbing other text controls.
• bugfix: fixed various typos and grammar in tutorials/wiki
• bugfix: fixed typos in disco nano series description.
• bugfix: fixed cable-o-matic sync issues with co-op clients.

0.8.22 - Zen mode now allows achievements/unlocks for casual fun. - qol: player-set names now persists. - bugfix: fixed issues with vmconf not able to create more than 1 VM. - bugfix: fixed issues with difficulty settings in tutorials. - bugfix: fixed translated text width on tower link.

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Hello Tower Networking Admins!

Tower Networking Inc. releases in early access today! We hope you have fun managing your ISP operations.

Thanks for all the feedback in shaping the game.

Early Access Features:

Roadmap After Early Access (Coming Soon):

• Device securing rack mechanics.

• Censorship and DNS redirection.

• Co-ordinated Denial-of-service attack event.

• Virtual private networks.

• Botnets for faking visitation traffic.

• Tower camera network (remotely view a floor with MobileOS).

• Wireless networks.

• Visual traffic viewer (a.k.a the AR glasses).

• More user behaviors and traffic types.

• More floor variations.

• Localization into various languages

• Wiki on standalone website

Hi, tower network admin!

Tower Networking Inc. is early access on 31st of July! The demo will close on 30th of July (one day before early access launch).

The game costs $19.99 USD. For the first 10 days, you get 15% off ($16.99 USD). Some regions will have special pricing based on their local economy.

Thank you so much for all your help and feedback. You made the game better with your ideas. We couldn't have done this without you.

We're very excited for you to play!

Cheers,

Pocosia Studios

Hi, tower network admin! We're excited to announce that we're now recruiting players for the closed beta testing phase of Tower Networking Inc.! If you're interested in testing our game and helping us improve the experience, please fill out our Google Form: https://forms.gle/S1Vbtk2HE3B3bz7J7 We'll send beta keys to selected players via email after reviewing the submitted forms. Thank you for your interest in Tower Networking Inc. We look forward to hearing your valuable feedback!

Hi, Tower Network Admins! A huge thank you to all of you for your support during our demo! Below is a list of items we plan to work on. Plan for Early Access in Summer 2025

• endless random floors mode.
• secretariat proposals mechanics.
• second monitor (unlocked by the second monitor proposal).
• power outage random event.
• power surge random event.
• DMarket discount event.
• surge protector device.
• simple web browser on MobileOS (for browsing the wiki).
• routing information protocol (unlocked by the router configuration proposal).
• sftp command (unlocked by the remote backups proposal).
• visual network graph app on MobileOS (Autograph).
• device warranty mechanics (device can breakdown after warranty expires).
• recycling floors.
• malicious user behaviors (only visible by packet capture).
• cabling toolkit.
• crypto mining.

• load-balancer and high availability mechanics.
• censorship by dns redirection.
• tower cctv network.
• gameplay mechanics to skip time.
• online wiki.
• more user types, behaviours and device.

Below is a list of changes made in the latest game build, as well as the previous versions: 0.7.12-demo

• Added option for previous device collision mechanics (i.e., device collides with other device/wall plugs while being moved).
• help is now an alias for man .
• Cable freeze timeout increased.
• Wiki updated for DHCP broadcast requests, assigning network address.
• Added option to drop unmatched traffic on routers.
• Added quick info display (account balance) on mobileOS header.
• Devices/Plugs can now be rotated when being picked with the "R" key.
• Fixed power bug where boulder plus+ can be used as a connector.
• Fixed power bug where more than 2 UPS can oscillate ad-infinitum even with load connected and without mains power.

• Default TTL now raised to 64.
• Fixed opentxt_plus and dns-server upstream/backend request traffic type.
• Fixed cable load from save race-condition bug.
• Remove quirky limitation on DHCP not being able to traverse through routers.
• Players can now manually decide to enable/disable broadcast traffic across routers (see router manual).
• Added from option on routing rules.
• Fixed sticky note z-index.

• Fixed peerID bug preventing certain steam users from joining steam multiplayer lobbies.
• Fixed TowerLink deactivation not working correctly in multiplayer.

• Fixed bug where transporting plugged-in cable and device together causes physics engine to fail in subsequent games.
• Improved cable break-off handling (cable no longer snap-off as easily when holding with mouse).
• Added new sprite for fiber-optic plug.

• Split timeouts on multiplayer join to 60s connect, 300s sync.

Greeting, tower network admins! Were excited to share some of the latest features that we developed for our early access build! [olist]

Added a recycling floor: Trade in any items you no longer need to reclaim some dollars.

Cable box: A portable box that allows "recycling" of cable and custom cable length creation.

Second monitor: Use your second screen when needed for bigger visualization

Autograph app: Shows network topology to see everything which connects to the debugger.
[/olist] These exciting new features were made possible thanks to your valuable feedback on our gameplay. We truly appreciate your amazing ideas! Stay tuned, and always share your honest feedback by pressing F8 in-game or joining our Discord!

[ 2025-03-29 07:25:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello, tower network admin! Weve heard your feedback. Below is a list of changes made to the current game build:

• Enable Co-op play.
• Fix elevator sometimes causing crash if objects pulled out too fast.
• Fix typo in day 0 message.
• Added French and Chinese translation.
• Made it easier to move devices around.
• Plug picking point fixed, improved collision shapes for increased "snappy-ness".
• Fix fullscreen on first-launch bug.

Below is a list of changes made to the current game build: 0.7.6-demo

• Fix power intermittent outage bug on floor-3.
• Use Roboto Mono font for cyrillic localization on netshell.
• Fixed text overruns in creditstack, netshell and surveyor in localizations.
• Netshell screen now auto rotates after 200 lines.
• Fixed cargo movement via elevator dropping items when going from News company floor to other floors.
• Fixed delivery not happening on rare occasions.
• Fixed device flying off during load in cramped space.
• Increase UPS charge capacity to sustain for longer down time (x4).
• Fixed TowerLink bug where link mismatch can occur.
• Main menu resume save button now resumes from latest user created save.

Below is a list of changes made in the latest game build, as well as the previous two versions: 0.7.5-demo:

• Router now supports "policy-based routing"-like mechanism.
• Surveyor minor visual update.
• Down key in netshell now cycles command.
• Fixed cable length in networking 101 tutorial.
• Fix grammar in tutorial guide.

• Fixed public VOIP phone not producing uses on new games.
• Rocketstore now hides purchased apps.

• Fixed newly-built floors's end-user not satisfiable in new games.
• BGM heat-level fix.

Below is a list of changes made to the current game build:

• Fixed cable not breaking off during loads.
• Fixed links not working when newly provisioned (regression due to optimization).
• Added tutorial back button.

Hello, tower network admin! Weve heard your feedback. Below is a list of changes made to the current game build:

• MobileOS, tutorial panel and clipboard panel widescreen support.
• Fixed drop sounds on device when clicked.
• Fixed 0 pixel cable description.
• Fixed cable plugs clipping through sidewall.
• Fixed fast plug in exceeding cable length.
• Optimized cable handling.
• Optimized power handling.
• net_shell now captures keyboard input on launch.
• Music audio settings now updates for feedback without needing to hit "apply".
• Added max FPS setting.
• Boulder Plus now comes with 2 power input.

Greeting, tower network admins! Were excited to share some of the latest improvements in the newest demo build! These changes wouldnt have been possible without your valuable feedback on our demo. Thanks to your incredible ideas! As always, feel free to let us know what you think. Some commonly raised issues in the previous demo build: [olist]

Difficulty moving between floors using the "Skyline" app. Solution: You can now call the elevator from a panel next to it, making floor-to-floor travel more efficient.

Fast-paced spawned floors. Solution: Floors can now be queued for approval in advance and will spawn at a slower rate.

MobileOS could not be moved and blocked the scene behind it. Solution: MobileOS can now slide to the right (middle mouse click when the cursor is inside the MobileOS screen).

Difficulty setting up risers between floors. Solution: Weve overhauled Tower Link! Links are now created separately from sockets. Additionally, weve added the Socketeer MobileOS app for socket creation.
[/olist] Work currently in progress:

• Preparing localization placeholder (.po) files for multilingual support.
  
• Setting up a Fandom wiki.
• and much more!

Stay tuned, and always share your honest feedback by pressing F8 in-game or joining our Discord! We are also looking for more volunteers for localization. If you're interested in translating our content, let us know!

[ 2025-02-07 13:08:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello, tower network admin! We're excited to share a new update based on your valuable feedback. Here's a summary of the changes in the latest build:

• Fixed auto-completion repeating words due to '@' and '-' characters.
• Fixed hardware address reservation bug.
• Fixed DNS man page.
• Added program (producer and converters) load view on watch routine (netsh).
• Fixed artifact timeout redraw (cable-frozen-in-air-bug).
• Fixed fan/swtich/light bugged position on save loads.

Hi, tower network admin! We're excited to share a new update based on your valuable feedback on our demo. Here's a summary of the changes in the latest build:

• Demo increased to 10 days.
• Floors can now go into a queue that can be approved earlier, and can now spawn at slower rate.
• Added Socketeer MobileOS app (to create sockets).
• Overhauled Tower Link (Now links are created separately from sockets).
• Removed SKYLINE (elevator caller app) in favor of calling elevator from a panel next to it.
• MobileOS can now slide to the right (middle mouse click when mouse is inside the MobileOS screen).
• ALT key now will background the currently opened MobileOS application (except in netsh).
• ALT key now not lower MobileOS when netsh is opened (fixed for German keyboards inputing '@').
• Added approximate ruler (activated by holding the 'T' key).
• Use MSDF for font anti-aliasing.
• Updated fonts for netshell, stickyprints and towerlink.
• Updated notification sounds from messages and new secretariat proposals.
• CTRL-C no longer quits netsh (use CTRL-D instead).
• Cursor interactivity shown (when hovering over something).
• Empty netsh command allowed (i.e., hitting enter without commands).
• Fix MobileOS not blocking inputs.
• Adjusted floor heights to prevent objects falling-off into the void.
• Surveyor now also shows lowest satiety along side current satiety.
• General optimization on game loading.
• Modified tutorial scenarios with new game features & explanation

Hi, tower network admins! A huge thank you to all of you for your excitement and support! The wait is finally over our demo is officially LIVE! It is a fun journey bringing this game to you all. Play it now! The demo serves as our testbed to gather your feedback. We would love to know how to make this game fun for you, feel free to share them by pressing F8 while playing, or join our Discord to chat with us!

Greetings, fellow tower network admins! We are thrilled to bring you some new updates as we prepare for the demo release at the end of the year. Thanks for all your excitement and support. Let us dive into the latest features we have added! [olist]

Improved Command Auto-Completion: Enjoy a new dropdown feature and the ability to press "Tab" for easy command auto-completion.

Added DNS Mechanics: End users now access services using domain names, which must be mapped to an address. The DNS also allow you to access your devices with domain names using the net-shell.

Hi, everyone! We are continuing to improve our game following the recent playtest. Here is a sneak peek at our current progress: a new clipboard system, enhanced networking devices, and expanded tower locations. [olist]

Clipboard System: Copy and paste device addresses directly into command lines

Network Device Improvements:

• Daisy-chain multiple switches together,
• Set custom traffic rules for routers,
• Monitor traffic with ethernet tapper

New Floor Locations (still working in progress): Face unique networking challenges in each new floor


[/olist] Stay tuned for more updates! Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

[ 2024-10-24 15:07:58 CET ] [ Original post ]