Creatures do not come from the Portal anymore after dropping some into it [original levels 2,3,4]

[JasonCMK]

Game version: 0.4.6

This similar issue happened to me in original levels 2, 3 and 4. However, I failed to replicate the issue in a new game.

What did I do?

In level 2, after I had built my Training Room, I dropped my Flies into the Portal. Then creatures do not come from the Portal anymore.
Save file:
(Please change the filename, including the extension, to fx1g0000.sav after downloading.)

Similarly, in level 3, after I had built my Library, I dropped my Flies into the Portal. Then creatures do not come from the Portal anymore.
Save file:
(Please change the filename, including the extension, to fx1g0001.sav after downloading.)

In level 4, I dropped my Flies into the portal. After that if I build a Workshop (at least 3x3), then creatures do not come from the Portal anymore. The following save file was created just before building a Workshop.
Save file:
(Please change the filename, including the extension, to fx1g0002.sav after downloading.)

[Loobinex]

If I load your saved game, I don't get any creatures from my portal either.

I started lvl 2 on the campaign, claimed portal, build treasure room, lair, hatchery, training room. Had 2 flies and a beetle, threw the flies in the portal and continued to receive new creatures. So problem does not occur on my game.

[JasonCMK]

Yeah, that's why I said I failed to replicate the issue in a new game.

But the situation in level 4 is a bit different. Please try it when you have time. :)

[Loobinex]

With your save from lvl 4 I can reproduce your problem. If I don't build anything I get the 15th creature, if I build a workshop I get no more than 14. Notice there's an objective message that triggers when you build a workshop, perhaps related. I left the flies alone.

I have no idea how to help you, so it's just waiting for mefistotelis to return.

[JasonCMK]

It is okay. I just wanted to post this bug report. I have finished the game a few times in the past already.

[Loobinex]

The problem happens to more people. See this topic on GOG.

[mefistotelis]

I found the reason. Stupid mistake.

Level script version number was used during gameplay, while it was prepared to only be used when the level is first starting.

Will check-in a fix on stable branch (saves from before fix may still not work).

[Loobinex]

For people playing 0.4.6, is there some way to prevent this from happening, or some specific situations where this problem occurs?

[mefistotelis]

The problem occurs only in levels with LEVEL_VERSION(1).

The problem will not happen when:

• the level will be passed in one run, without exiting the game
• or when the game is restarted, a level will be started from scratch before loading the same level from saved game

[JasonCMK]

I am glad to hear the reason is found. :)