Version 1.84 Released 22/06/2025

Paul Maximus's Fuel Tycoon - Version 1.84 Visual Enhancements Edition

Consumer Changelog

🎨 **Major Visual Improvements**

**Enhanced Tab Navigation**

- **Professional Icon System**: Each management tab now features custom SVG icons for instant recognition

- **Improved Layout**: Cleaner tab design with better spacing and visual hierarchy

- **Better Organization**: Icons help you quickly identify Overview 📊, Petrol ⛽, Store 🏪, Customers 👥, Staff 💼, Upgrades ⬆️, Marketing 📢, Finance 💰, Competition 🥊, Regulations 📋, and Achievements 🏆

 **Fuel Management Visual Overhaul**

- **Color-Coded Fuel Types**: 

  - E10 Ethanol: Green theme (environmentally friendly)

  - ULP 95: Blue theme (standard premium)

  - Premium 98: Yellow/Gold theme (premium quality)

- **Visual Tank Indicators**: See your fuel levels at a glance with animated tank displays

- **Enhanced Progress Bars**: Smooth animated gauges show stock levels and capacity

- **Fuel Badges**: Clear labeling system makes fuel types instantly recognizable

 **Australian-Themed Design Elements**

- **Enhanced Loading Screen**: New Australian fuel station logo during game startup

- **Aussie Color Scheme**: Professional color palette reflecting Australian business standards

- **Cultural Authenticity**: Design elements that feel genuinely Australian

 **Improved Status Displays**

- **Visual Gauges**: Progress bars for reputation, market share, and financial health

- **Status Indicators**: Color-coded quality ratings and condition monitoring

- **Enhanced Metrics**: Better formatting for prices, profits, and business data

 🚀 **Performance & User Experience**

 **Smooth Animations**

- **Loading Transitions**: Elegant fade-ins and progress animations

- **Interactive Feedback**: Visual responses to button clicks and actions

- **Gauge Animations**: Smooth transitions when levels change

 **Better Information Hierarchy**

- **Enhanced Cards**: Improved card design with better spacing and readability

- **Metric Labels**: Clear distinction between labels and values

- **Status Colors**: Instant understanding of good/fair/poor conditions

 **Professional Presentation**

- **Business-Grade Interface**: Clean, professional appearance suitable for serious tycoon gameplay

- **Consistent Styling**: Unified design language across all game sections

- **Enhanced Readability**: Better contrast and typography for extended play sessions

📊 **Gameplay Impact**

 **Faster Decision Making**

- **Quick Visual Assessment**: Instantly see fuel levels, quality ratings, and financial status

- **Color-Coded Priorities**: Immediately identify areas needing attention

- **Streamlined Interface**: Spend less time navigating, more time strategizing

 **Enhanced Immersion**

- **Authentic Feel**: Professional presentation matches real Australian fuel station management

- **Visual Feedback**: Clear indicators help you understand business performance

- **Engaging Design**: Modern interface keeps you focused on building your empire

 🔧 **Technical Improvements**

 **Optimized Performance**

- **Efficient Animations**: Smooth performance without impacting game speed

- **Responsive Design**: Consistent experience across different screen sizes

- **Clean Code**: Well-organized styling system for reliable operation

 **Accessibility Enhancements**

- **Better Contrast**: Improved readability for extended gaming sessions

- **Clear Icons**: Intuitive symbols that don't require explanation

- **Consistent Layout**: Predictable interface reduces learning curve

**Version 1.84** builds on the solid gameplay foundation of previous versions while dramatically improving how you interact with your fuel station empire. The enhanced visual presentation makes Paul Maximus's Fuel Tycoon feel more professional, more engaging, and more authentically Australian.