Dev Log #20 — Wiki Accuracy Update

Documentation matters. When the wiki says something works one way but the game does another, that's a bug — just a different kind.

Today we did a full audit of the Zoo RPG Wiki to ensure every page accurately reflects the current implementation. No more guesswork, no more outdated claims.

🔍 What We Fixed

1) Rarity & Popularity

Old claim: "Rarer animals add more to your zoo's overall popularity."

Reality: Rarity affects collection value and breeding prestige, but it doesn't directly influence the popularity formula.

Fixed:

Removed the incorrect claim from the Visitors & Popularity page
Updated the Rarity page to focus on what rarity actually affects: collection uniqueness and pride of ownership

2) Worker Salaries

Already accurate: The wiki correctly states that workers are paid per tick (every 60 seconds), not daily. Salaries scale with the number of animals in their enclosure, and are automatically deducted from your balance.

This was verified against the actual tick worker implementation.

✅ Verified Systems

We cross-referenced all wiki pages with the codebase and database schema to confirm these features are fully implemented and accurately documented:

Illness & Quarantine — Full system with 5 illnesses, spread mechanics, auto-cure, immunity, and outbreak detection
Player Profiles — Bios, favourite animals, public profile pages
Achievements — Tiered achievement system with unlock tracking
Story Feed — Global and zoo-specific posts with reactions and comments
Daily Reports — Automated visitor feedback with complaints, highlights, and scores
Weather System — Real-world weather from OpenWeatherMap affecting hunger, health, and visitors
Quest System — Daily and weekly quests with progress tracking
Breeding — Pregnancy, baby care, cooldowns, trait inheritance
Workers — Per-tick automation with XP, leveling, and salary scaling

📚 Why This Matters

The wiki is the source of truth for how Zoo RPG works. When it's accurate, you can make informed decisions about how to run your zoo. When it's not, you waste time chasing mechanics that don't exist or misunderstanding systems that do.

This isn't a one-time fix — we'll keep the wiki in sync as features evolve.

🦉 What's Next

The core game loop is solid. Next priorities:

More animal species
Expanded quest variety
Achievement UI polish
Performance optimizations for larger zoos

As always, feedback welcome in the Discord.

Thanks for playing. 🫖