🏭INDUSTRIAL SIMULATOR - DEV LOG

Bug Fixes & System Improvements

🔧 UPDATE v1.3.1 - Critical Fixes

1. Auto-Save System - FIXED ✅

Problem: Auto-save wasn't working every 30 seconds, only when actively playing.

What we fixed:

• Auto-save now runs every 30 seconds regardless of which screen you're on (menu, game, settings, etc.)
• Auto-save interval no longer depends on screen === 'game' condition
• Added browser tab close detection - game saves automatically when you close the tab
• Fixed Electron window close - game saves before app exits

2. EXIT Button - FIXED ✅

Problem: EXIT button didn't save the game before closing.

What we fixed:

• EXIT button now saves the game before attempting to close
• In Electron: Saves and closes the app properly
• In Browser: Saves and shows alert "Game saved! You can close this tab manually."
• Added save game import to Menu.js

3. MENU Button - FIXED ✅

Problem: Returning to menu from game screen didn't save progress.

What we fixed:

• MENU button now saves the game before returning to main menu
• Prevents accidental progress loss when navigating
• Added save game import to .js

4. Income Distribution System - FIXED 🔥

Problem: Income from factories WITHOUT managers was being added to both money AND pending income (double counting).

What we fixed:

• Factories WITH managers → Income goes directly to money automatically (with ALL multipliers applied)
• Factories WITHOUT managers → Income accumulates in Pending (base income only, no multipliers)
• Auto-Clicker → Always works automatically (with all multipliers)
• Fixed the income calculation loop in App.js to separate auto-income and pending income

Logic breakdown:

// WITH Manager: Income → Auto collected → Applies multipliers → Goes to money  
// WITHOUT Manager: Income → Goes to Pending → No multipliers → Must click "COLLECT ALL"

5. Missing Upgrades - FIXED ✅

Problem: Four upgrades weren't working: goldenTouch, ultraClick, timeWarp, cosmicPower

What we fixed:

• Added missing upgrade keys to initial gameData.upgrades state in App.js
• Added migration logic in saveLoad.js to automatically add missing upgrades to old saves
• All 12 upgrades now work properly:
  • ✅ Auto Clicker
  • ✅ Double Income
  • ✅ Speed Boost
  • ✅ Mega Click
  • ✅ Golden Touch (was broken)
  • ✅ Hyper Speed
  • ✅ Ultra Click (was broken)
  • ✅ Super Income
  • ✅ Time Warp (was broken)
  • ✅ Quantum Boost
  • ✅ Cosmic Power (was broken)
  • ✅ Infinity Gem

📊 System Improvements

Save System Enhancements

• Auto-save now works globally (not just in game screen)
• Save triggers on:
  • ⏱️ Every 30 seconds (if auto-save enabled)
  • 🚪 Closing Electron window
  • 🌐 Closing browser tab
  • 🔙 Clicking MENU button
  • ❌ Clicking EXIT button
• Console logs added for debugging: 💾 Auto-save completed, 💾 Game autosaved before exit

Income System Clarity

• Clear separation between automatic income and pending income
• Pending income only shows when there are factories without managers
• Income display (+$/sec) now only shows automated income
• Collect All button properly applies all pending income at once

🐛 Known Issues (None currently)

Code Quality:

• Added proper error handling for save operations
• Improved state management for income calculations
• Better separation of concerns (auto income vs pending income)
• More robust migration system for old saves

🎮 Player Experience Improvements

Before:

• ❌ Auto-save didn't work consistently
• ❌ Could lose progress when exiting
• ❌ Income system was confusing (double counting)
• ❌ Some upgrades didn't work at all

After:

• ✅ Auto-save works reliably every 30 seconds
• ✅ Game always saves before closing
• ✅ Clear distinction between auto-income and pending income
• ✅ All upgrades functional
• ✅ Better overall stability

🚀 Next Steps (Future Updates)

Suggestions for future improvements:

• Add visual indicator when auto-save occurs
• Add "Last saved: X seconds ago" display
• Add manual "SAVE NOW" button in settings
• Add save conflict resolution for cloud saves
• Add save file corruption recovery

Status: All critical bugs fixed ✅

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