UPDATE The Great Dorm Tower Update

I appreciate the work that’s gone into this update, but I think a lot of us are still unsure how it will affect our accounts. I was hoping the team could clarify a few things:

  1. Cash Bonus & Parties: Will the average cash earned from solo parties increase, decrease, or stay about the same after the rebalance? Could you provide a before-and-after example of party payouts for a solo player?
  2. Tutor Economy: Will tutors continue to provide the same amount of stats and value, or are they being reduced in importance? Should we expect tutor prices and the overall tutor economy to change because of this update?
  3. Dorm Mate Conversion: Can you publish the exact conversion table showing how the current 14-tier Dorm Mate system will convert into the new 11-tier system? How will upgraded/starred Dorm Mates be handled?
  4. Existing Progress: Will any existing banked cash, tutors, or other resources be adjusted or removed during the migration? Will players lose any progression, or will everything be converted at an equivalent value?
  5. Leaderboards: How do you expect this update to affect tutor leaderboard progression? If party income changes, will it take longer to reach the same tutor values compared to before?
I think having more concrete examples and numbers would help players better understand the impact of these changes and make informed decisions before the update goes live.
 
Displeasure said:
They can’t possibly remove the cash and throw it into thin air. It’ll be converted to stats or something for the same value. Else it’ll be a riot.
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But like .. I paid what I saw convenient for me to grt to a certain stats based on the rules they had at that time
It doesn't make sense for me to lose stats I paid for because they changed the roommates and their price .. or to lose cash I also paid for and been saving for other stuff to stay same stats as I am right now
 
1. Feed us with what we desire. We desire Avis with minimal clothing in suggestive poses. Keep feeding us with stuff like this. Dorm update or not no one cares. What we hate is that this app is being converted from tinder to clash of clans by some stuck up old man in ata management.

2. Work on help support - it never replies back . Feels like automated replies. We want to talk to real people when we click “help” not your ai
 
I-Bensozia-I said:
But like .. I paid what I saw convenient for me to grt to a certain stats based on the rules they had at that time
It doesn't make sense for me to lose stats I paid for because they changed the roommates and their price .. or to lose cash I also paid for and been saving for other stuff to stay same stats as I am right now
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But your position in the whole game should still be the same. It’s their game/product and they’re redesigning it. You aren’t losing out to anyone else. If only certain people are affected, you have the right to be mad but it’s not like that. Let’s wait till the update roll out
 
Exciting stuff! I'm looking forward to seeing this pan out....

And then after, we can get to having more dorm rooms! Having three... Or twenty... Would be cool. 😉😉
 
I don't really understand this rework due to this post having limited information, which as a "newer" player is becoming really frustrating.

Per usual let me run to a OG player to decode this forum post so I can actually understand how this will effect gameplay stats.
 
-EmberLeaf- said:
I thought I saw something about them adding a 3rd dorm display but I’m not sure where I saw that. It would be nice to have 5? Or something like that because it’s nice to display for sale/trade dorms and ones to mix/match
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It would be nice if we can stack up dorms stats. People would have more options either to max furni inside 50 dorm rooms or max misc
 
I'm looking forward to the update but like many, am concerned about cash on hand possibly being take to convert to equivalent stats. I think simply using next lower dormmate and providing the cash is better so player decide how to go about that leftover cash amount. Especially since people will still not be able to drop stats(I'm assuming), so at least let them decide how to increase stats from there(such as whether to use str int or balance next dormmate, tut hiring, gifting, etc).

I think even the hypothetical example is incomplete. I found myself wondering what the fictional tier 1 cost was and how the 830,000 cash came about. I can't tell if this is a greater benefit than prior leveling with those missing pieces of the math.
 
I think I would prefer if we got refunded all our cash and our accounts set to 0 and let us rebuild our accounts with the new dorm tower how we like.

Anyone who wants their account stats set a certian way can re-caluclate them as needed for their in game preferences and properly let us flesh out the rebuild to the dorm tower. Not everyone wants to LCBC
 
[ATA]Marceline said:
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The Great Dorm Tower Update 🏙️✨

Hello folks!

Let’s be real: our Dorm Tower system has been a hot mess lately. Between the absolute chaos of unwashed mountains of laundry, unsanctioned strobe lights, and a progression curve so confusing that the best strategy was pretending half the floors didn't exist, it needed a lot of work. And by a lot, we mean like, a lot a lot. We realized surviving PIMD is hard enough and you shouldn't also need a secret spreadsheet hidden under your mattress just to figure out how to level up your crew.

After lots of testing, refining, and feedback, we’re finally ready to roll out a redesigned progression system with brand-new visuals for the Dorm Tower! Our goal is to make upgrades feel better, keep the game balanced, and make sure the Dorm Tower can keep growing in the future.

This update wouldn’t have been possible without the awesome group of volunteer Beta Testers we’ve been working with over the past year who rated the overall changes 4.57/5! That’s 4.0 GPA territory 😎🤘



So What’s Changing?


Dorm Tower Progression
We’re updating how Dorm Tower progression works so upgrades feel clearer, smoother, and more rewarding. Previously, some upgrades gave better value than others, which could make it feel like skipping certain levels was the best choice. With this update, every level and tier upgrade will now give a clear increase to both stats and plunder. Early progression will move faster so newer players can build up their dorm more easily, while later progression will still feel like a meaningful long-term goal.

Why It’s Worth Upgrading

One of the biggest improvements in the new Dorm Tower is that upgrading your Dorm Mates now helps pay for future upgrades.

Here’s a simple example using made-up numbers:
  • A brand new Tier 2 Dorm Mate costs $1,000,000.​
  • If you exchange a Tier 1 Dorm Mate without upgrading it, it might cost $980,000.​
  • But if you’ve fully upgraded that Tier 1 Dorm Mate first, the exchange might only cost $830,000.​

That means upgrading your Dorm Mates doesn’t just give you more stats and plunder today, it also reduces the cost of moving up to the next tier later.

tl;dr upgrading your Dorm Mates is now the best way to progress. You’ll earn more, spend less on future upgrades, and build a stronger Dorm along the way.

Dorm Tower Costs and Balance
We’re also updating Dorm Tower costs to make progression healthier long-term.

Upgrading within a tier should still feel manageable, while moving into a new tier will feel like a bigger milestone. This helps keep progression meaningful now, while also giving us more room to support future Dorm Tower updates.

As part of this update, we’re also fixing two long-standing issues:
  • Tutor payouts have been adjusted to better support balanced progression.
  • Pet stats have been fixed so they no longer count for more power than intended.

Dorm Mates and Dorm Floor Visual Refresh
A new cast of characters have moved into the dorm, including many familiar friends from PIMD stories. Dorm floors also have a new look, with unique art for every floor. Our goal is to make growing your dorm feel more fun and exciting! Check them out below!

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When Will Players Get This Update?


To keep things running smooth like peanut butter, we’ll be rolling this update out gradually to groups of players instead of the entire playerbase all at once. No game downtime is expected.

Brand-new accounts will receive this update first, then gradually to our early and mid-game players, and finally conclude with our dedicated late and end-game vets. Our goal is to have a week’s time between each group’s updates, with everyone receiving the updates within a month’s time after launch.

Below is our tentative schedule:

Group 1: New Players
Monday, Jul 20, 2026

Group 2: Early Game Players
Monday, Jul 27, 2026

Group 3: Mid-Game Players
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026

Group 4: Late + End-Game Players
Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026

If we run into issues with any group, we may delay the next rollout while we investigate and make adjustments. These dates are our current plan, but they may change if needed.


PLEASE NOTE
Because different groups of the player base will experience these updates at different times, you may experience minor, temporary balance variances during parties and even PVP. This is temporary and an expected side effect of a phased live rollout.


Moving Into the New System


We know players have put a lot of time, effort, and cash into their Dorm Towers, so this update has been designed to transition accounts over as carefully as possible.

Here’s what will happen:
  • Your Dorm Tower progress will be moved into the updated system.
  • The current 14-tier Dorm Mate structure will be simplified into 11 tiers.
  • Each tier will have 3 Dorm Mate options: Strength, Balanced, and Intellect.
  • Dorm Mate choices should be simpler and easier to understand.

Cash Adjustments

Because Dorm Mate costs are changing, some players may receive cash back, while others may have cash adjusted.

If your Dorm Mates would cost less in the new system than what you originally paid, we’ll return the difference to your in-game bank (Cash in Bank balance) when your group receives the update.

If your Dorm Mates cost more in the new system, the difference will be removed from your account, but your cash will never go below 0.


What’s Next?


We’ll be closely watching how these changes perform as they roll out.


This includes things like:
  • How quickly players are progressing
  • How upgrades feel at different stages
  • How party completion times are affected
  • How the updated costs impact the game
  • Player feedback and any unexpected issues
If something doesn’t feel quite right, we may make additional adjustments or pause the rollout before moving on to the next group.

This is a major update to one of PIMD’s core systems, and we want to make sure it lands in the best possible place.

Thank you all so much for your patience, feedback, and support while we roll out these changes. We’re here to keep listening and adjusting where needed.

We’ll see y’all on campus! ✌️

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