Devlog: The "Property flipper" Update

Welcome to our biggest update yet! We’ve completely overhauled the Yard Editor, moving away from static placement to a dynamic, interactive system that turns your house into a true investment.

🏠 High-Stakes Landscaping

Your yard is no longer just for looks. Every tree, pool, and fence you place now contributes directly to the Market Value of your property.

• Invest to Earn: Spend money on high-end decor to see your house’s appraisal soar.

• Flipping Mechanic: Buy low, decorate smart, and sell the entire property for a massive profit.

🖱️ New: The Context Menu System

We’ve moved away from "instant-grab" mechanics to a more deliberate Context Menu. Now, when you click an existing object in your yard, a specialized UI pops up at your cursor, giving you total control:

• Move: Pick up any placed object and find a better spot for it.

• Sell: Don't like that tree anymore? Sell it back!

• 50% Refund: Real estate is a gamble—selling back used items returns half your investment to your wallet.

🎮 Smoother UX & UI Controls

We’ve listened to feedback and refined how the editor feels:

• Smart UI Cancellation: No more "ghost objects" getting stuck under your menus. Clicking the UI while holding an item now automatically cancels the action.

• Orbit Camera: Use [A] / [D] or [Arrow Keys] to rotate the view around the house center for the perfect placement angle.

• Input Tips: A new dynamic hint label in the UI tells you exactly what buttons do based on what you’re currently doing.

🔧 Technical Patch Notes

• Hierarchy Refactor: Objects are now strictly managed within a YardObjects container for better saving and loading performance.

• RayCast Precision: Implemented a new local-to-global RayCast math system to ensure mouse clicks are pixel-perfect in 3D space.

• Ghost Effects: Improved the Magenta "Ghost" shader to be visible through walls, making it easier to track your object during placement.

• Collision Layers: Standardized Object Layer 4 for all yard decorations to prevent "mis-clicks" on the house or ground.

🚀 What's Next?

Now that the foundation for property value is set, we are looking into more diverse objects for more options.

Thanks for supporting Eulav Creations! Get out there and start flipping!