[New build - EXPERIMENTAL] 21w29a: Custom Docking Port
It is now possible to create custom docking port made out of several smaller Docking Connector.
To do so:
Link a Docking Config Gate to all the Docking Connectors of the custom design
Inside the Config Gate toggle the "Composite Mode" flag to "Merge Docks".
Assign a Tag if necessary, in case several different are being used.
Other changes:
A Faction tag has been added to the Codex Entity.
Station Module type setting is now at the level of Codex Entity.
Station spawn algorithm has been improved with better module collision check.
Station starter block is removed. A new way to test stations design will be introduced.
Upcoming changes:
The current cylindrical docking port will be removed.
A new ship friendly universal port will be introduced.
An iris door design will be introduced.
Community Suggestion:
#3672 Pipe can clip through girder.
Bugfixes:
#3711 Windows Arch incorrect size preview.
#4012 Teleport menu not showing text.
#3669 Fuel tank mass scales incorrectly.
Thanks for playing!
[New build - EXPERIMENTAL] 21w28b: Hotfixes
Hotfixe build.
Bugfixes:
#3989 Rock have no texture.
#3979 Incorrect local grid placement on pipe corner.
#3973 Brick scale preview icon in the codex preview.
#3997 #3998 Children entity delete causes issue.
#3996 Box Delete cannot undo selection.
#3983 Lattice girder do not fully delete after a copy/paste.
#3974 Gravity is not restored when deleting starter block.
#3730 Collision precision issue.
#3984 RGB Gate crash when tweaking values.
Thanks for playing!
[New build - EXPERIMENTAL] 21w28a: Docking Port and sub-modules
This build introduce the new docking port and a new Docking Controller allowing you to spawn decorative prefabs in a random fashion. Check out the upcoming post to learn more about the new docking philosophy.
Docking New Features
New Docking Connector brick. It can grid-resize.
New Docking Controller brick.
Configure "spawning sub-modules" inside the controller.
Add tags to be spawned with a given weight for the randomized draw.
Any entity with a docking module can be used as a sub-module, to be configured inside the codex entity windows.
Still to do:
Connector size check for spawn
Station Module docking uses new docking port.
Kiosks spawning for stations
Spaceship universal docking port.
Also new due to popular request:
Chain link: simply holding Left-SHIFT during a link action will hold-on to the current link.
Box delete tool: select a volume like with the copy/paste. Then right click to delete the selection.
F3 Option: disable NPC spawn
F3 Option: peaceful NPCs mode.
Bugfixes:
#3987 Station Starting block name.
Thanks for playing!
[New build - EXPERIMENTAL] 21w27b: More Hotfixes
Another hotfixes build for the road.
Bugfixes:
#3914 Sequence show range data from previous command.
#3878 Glow bricks are too white.
#3891 Wrong texture on a few bricks.
#3918 Damage decals are not showing.
#3951 Exporting blueprint shows old workshop button.
#3954 Exiting Camera Mode opens the codex
#3956 Ship preview does not update.
Thanks for playing!
[New build - EXPERIMENTAL] 21w27a: Hotfixes and a few additions
Hotfixes build with a few additions:
New Codex Entity Menu
New Pirates and civilians Tankers NPCs. Massive thanks to all the builders!
Community Suggestion:
#3937 Brick and Decal count info is split.
Bugfixes:
#3934 #3864 #3927 UI codex sounds and some build action sounds are not muted by game SFX setting.
#3931 It is possible to link a yoke from a children entity to a spaceship computer.
#3938 Codex Entity issue with Station Modules.
#3928 Screen resolution reset when entering Graphic options.
#3930 Copy/paste/prefab with symmetry and turret computer breaks game.
#3929 #3936 Copy/paste/Prefab with overlapped and command can breaks game.
Thanks for playing!
[New build - EXPERIMENTAL] 21w26b: Hotfixes
Hotfixes build.
Bugfixes:
#3893 #3896 Link on Light or RGB controller can crash the game.
#3905 Error while loading blueprint.
#3919 Logic gate stacking does not works properly.
#3923 #3917 Prefab can crash game.
Thanks for playing!
[New build - EXPERIMENTAL] 21w24b: Hotfixes
Hotfixes build. There have been some save issue on mechanism that were edited in the last update. I hope you all had recent backup if you where impacted by the issue - sorry for that one!
Bugfixes:
#3881 Global Grid / Local Grid setting label switched
#3882 Damage block present in Codex.
#3875 #3876 Logic gate do not save their state.
#3879 Cannot link yoke to computer.
#3866 Damage decals are visible in the codex.
#3872 Deleting an entity while symmetry is active freezes game.
#3883 #3885 #3877 Children entity not saving correctly after a config edit.
Thanks for playing!
New custom Prefab feature and Copy / Paste improvements!
A new prefab mechanism has been introduced in build 21w26a in experimental. It improves the current copy/paste tool and add the possibility to export the clipboard and share it on the workshop. Then each "prefab" can be re-used later on, and be built as if it where a brick!
[previewyoutube="AVWOJpZT4jQ;full"]Demo of the improved copy paste, the copied bricks having two rotors.
WARNING => with this feature it becomes extremely easy to put a lot of detail into a build. The engine cant deal with an infinite amount of bricks. Use it with caution, you are responsible for the negative performance of your designs!
[previewyoutube="hCvRa2sWIjQ;full"]Simply use prefabs as if it where a brick!
Features:
Copy/paste saves command state
Copy/paste saves link assigned to brick from the clipboard
Copy/paste saves children entity
New Clipboard tab in the codex.
Clipboard tab: Tweak offset and grid size inside the
Clipboard tab: export to a prefab locally or on the workshop
New Prefab tab in the codex: it will display previously saved / subscribed prefabs.
A new RGB controller gate has been added to the brick roaster. Use it to control the color and brightness over time on light and glow bricks.
Feature:
Up to 4 colors
duration tweak
gain tweak: a higher gain will spend more time on the color and less inside transition.
Loop or Ping pong.
You can set the controller to be active or not with a simple switch.
For now colors are RGB input, but a color wheel will be added.
This build also introduced some big change on the command system behind the scene. This allows leveraging on the new data-oriented performance stack and will be used extensively in upcoming updates.
Bugfixes:
#3860 Game breaks on Quit To Title
Thanks for playing!
[New build - EXPERIMENTAL] 21w23a: Build Option Menu
This build introduces the new Build Option menu. Activate it with F1. The goal is to provide more flexibility for power user, be easily discoverable to newer player and limit the explosion of keybinds. You will be able to tweak a few options mainly relative to the new grid logic:
Min and Max grid: allow a faster grid cycling through when you know you wont need to go over or under a particular size.
Sub grid for placement: Pick a finer grid to position a brick. This also means that system no longer have a finer placement grid.
Global vs Local grid: this replaces the G keybind.
Tweak glow color: you can now toggle off the glow color tweak if you want a precise glow color.
New Features:
Stations turrets are now functional: You will need to activate first the turret targeting function inside the Station Computer.
