[p]I am excited to bring you another major update, wood chopping and log management, along with a suite of improvements to make your virtual hearth experience even more immersive.
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🪓 NEW FEATURE: WOOD CHOPPING MINIGAME

[p]Step outside and feel the satisfaction of preparing your own firewood:[/p]

• [p]Satisfying Chopping Mechanics - Test your timing with the chopping system[/p]
• [p]Skill-Based Rewards - Better chops yield more firewood[/p]
• [p]Seamless Integration - Bring your chopped wood directly back to feed your fire[/p]
• [p]Visual Feedback - Watch as your perfect swings split logs into perfectly sized pieces
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🌬️ ENHANCED SMOKE PHYSICS

• [p]Flue Control System - Properly manage your chimney flue[/p]
• [p]Dynamic Smoke Behavior - Watch smoke respond realistically to objects[/p]
• [p]Wind Interaction - Experience how drafts and open windows affect your fire and smoke
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🐕 COMPANION IMPROVEMENTS

• [p]Refined Dog Behavior - Your faithful companion now interacts more naturally with the environment[/p]
• [p]Enhanced Dog UI - Dog thought tool tips
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🏆 NEW ACHIEVEMENTS

🛠️ ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

• [p]UI Refinements - Cleaner interfaces throughout[/p]
• [p]Performance Optimizations - Smoother experience on all systems[/p]
• [p]Bug Fixes - Fixed numerous small issues
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[p]Thank you for your support and feedback. This update was built with your suggestions in mind, and I can't wait to hear what you think![/p]