New Chef Devlog #4

What I worked on:

• Implemented a persistent Save System using JSON that automatically preserves player progress (capital, served customers, ingredient stocks, tray items, and station upgrades) across sessions.

• Upgraded file handling to use absolute directory resolution so the save file reliably creates in the exact script location regardless of execution environment.

• Added holding tray state tracking to ensure burgers, fries, and drinks staged on trays are accurately saved and restored.

• Refactored station state handling and event logic for better stability across all kitchen stations.

Fixed:

• Resolved file directory tracking bugs where save data wasn’t being recognized across different IDE environments.

• Fixed an issue where items sitting on the holding tray were lost upon exiting the game.

• Cleaned up event loop input collisions across station keybinds.

(Sorry for the delay on this update. Ran into a few save-state and file path bugs that took a bit longer than expected)

New Chef Devlog #3

What I worked on:

- Improved the restaurant systems and expanded the kitchen interface.
- A redesigned supplier tablet with clickable ordering buttons.
- Multiple supply options for burgers, fries, drinks, and future ingredients.
- Locked supplier slots for future content.
- A second locked fryer in the Fries Station.
- A second locked drink dispenser slot in the Drink Station.
- Improved station layouts and interface organization.

Fixed:

- Missing locked equipment labels.
- Issues with the supplier tablet display.
- Layout problems with the kitchen stations.

Next steps:

- Add burnt food.
- Add stock deliveries with delivery timers.
- Add a save game system.
- Begin implementing customer patience.

New Chef Devlog #2

What I worked on:

• Expanded the kitchen system by adding more cooking stations and improving the restaurant layout.

Added:

• An 8-grill layout for the Grill & Stock Delivery area.
• A system for locked grill slots that can be upgraded later.
• Burger cooking with a timer and progress bar.
• Random customer orders.
• Money and customer served tracking.
• Improved the kitchen structure to prepare for future - upgrades and more recipes.

Next steps:

• Add stock deliveries.
• Add more food types.
• Add customer patience.
• Add upgrades for kitchen equipment.

(forgot to do the first devlog, so lets just call this the second one 🙃)