Update 0.4

What's New

1) Blueprint Product Creation Workspace

Instead of a basic popup flow, product creation now uses a blueprint-style workspace with a dotted background and drag-based structure.

• Build products visually
• Organize attributes and dependencies
• Create with a more advanced, design-oriented workflow

2) Research Tree (Tech Lab)

Research is now presented as a visual technology tree.

• Better progression visibility
• Clear prerequisite paths
• Improved strategic planning across eras and categories

3) Investment-Driven Research Speed

R&D now scales directly with your spending.

• Higher monthly investment = faster completion
• Prioritize key technologies for competitive advantage
• Faster unlocks for premium product capabilities

4) Hardware Component Customization

For non-software products (like TVs and other hardware), you can now customize internal components unlocked by research.

• Components impact quality, innovation, and cost
• More meaningful trade-offs in product design
• Stronger differentiation between product lines

5) Engines, Frameworks, and Licensing

You can now build internal tech foundations or license external ones.

• Create your own engine/framework products
• Connect internal products to your ecosystem
• License tech from other companies and pay recurring fees

6) Detailed Market View

Clicking an industry now opens a detailed market intelligence panel.

• More precise market indicators
• Better visibility into current industry behavior
• Stronger decision support for launches and investments

7) Stock Market Candlestick Charts

The stock market UI now uses candlestick charts for more realistic price-action reading.

• Better trend interpretation
• Improved volatility visibility
• More professional trading feedback

8) Color Themes in Settings

Theme support has been expanded.

• Blue-Gray is now the default main theme
• Monochrome (Black/White/Gray) remains available as an option

9) UI/Flow Refinements

• Removed Quick Product flow to keep product creation focused on the blueprint system
• Enlarged the Research view to occupy most of the screen for better usability