Prototype 0.1.2
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Changelog - v0.1.2
Opening And Formula Economy
- Added an authored first-turn route that targets B2 Hot Lead for the opening `=VALUE()` placement.
- Limited `=VALUE()` licenses: the player starts with one value formula, then earns the starter pool by resolving the B2 opening placement.
- Added prescribed C1 and D2 value targets before the first collector, with guide highlights on active target cells.
- Gated the first `=SUM()` license behind the B2/C1/D2 value layout and enough earned payout.
- Targeted C2 for the first `=SUM()` placement so the opening teaches collector adjacency and terrain avoidance.
- Removed stale "free" value-license UI and made the selected-cell formula picker respect limited `=VALUE()` licenses.
Run Charter And Contracts
- Reframed Run Setup as a Run Charter in the Data menu.
- Added a contract stamp, projected risk label, System Card, and Book Dossier to the Run Charter.
- Renamed the run commit action to Begin Filing.
- Added an in-run Charter Contract panel with workbook-specific progress rows.
- Added contract status badges for filed, fulfilled, and missed-deadline states.
- Added a contract fulfillment message when recalculation satisfies the active charter.
Onboarding And Help
- Moved Formula Licenses placement instructions into a top-right in-game help tooltip.
- Expanded the first-run guide with authored target notes for Hot Lead, collector gaps, and the blocked Merged Cell route.
Responsive UI
- Added compact landscape styling for laptop-height browser windows around 1240px wide.
- Fixed main-menu clipping by making the desktop main menu a viewport-height scroller.
- Fixed main-menu hero/card overlap so top action buttons stay inside their panel across shorter desktop viewports.
- Tightened short-screen game chrome so the opening 5x5 board remains visible on small laptop viewports.
Files
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Circular Reference
A spreadsheet tactics game about formulas, pressure, unstable layouts, and the terrible confidence of office software.
| Status | Prototype |
| Author | SadNarwhal |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Tags | Casual, Idle, Retro, Roguelite, Singleplayer |
| Languages | English |
| Accessibility | One button |
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