Starship Troopers: Terran Command
Starship Troopers: Terran Command - Open beta update v2.3.6
today we are releasing a new update for the beta:
v2.3.6 - a7436a1af - Beta
Features
* Savegames - Add savegame support for Steam Workshop and local scenarios.
* Workshop - New workshop screen in the main menu to subscribe and launch workshop scenarios
* Editor - Added support for custom story characters in a scenario, see Template_Triggers_Attacking for an example
* Editor - Added rescaling of decorations and updated tool help text
Improvements
* Decoration previews - Improved the decoration preview rendering in the editor, most decorations have a previews now
* Control groups - simplified the new controls groups to a single default. Units can be added to multiple control groups using Alt+x or Shift+Alt+x
* Polished editor UI in various places
* Various fixes for the editor and the campaign in preparation of the release
Starship Troopers: Terran Command - Scenario Editor release date announced
Greetings Troopers,
We have exciting news to share with you today, but first we would like to take a moment to thank all of our fans for the amazing content you have shared since the opening of the Steam Workshop beta.
We are pleased to announce that on March 14th we will be releasing the Scenario Editor along with Steam Workshop functionality: you will have the chance to create your own unique maps and scenarios and to share them with the community on Steam Workshop.
We believe that this will take your gameplay experience to a whole new level, not only because you can now customize your experience, but also because now you have endless possibilities for playing whole new content. So mark your calendars and get ready to unleash your creativity!
We're also looking into preparing a special live stream on slitherinetv in which we'll showcase how the Scenario Editor works, so keep posted to know more details.
We'll see you on the battlefield!
Starship Troopers: Terran Command - Open beta update v2.3.5
today we are releasing a new update for the beta:
v2.3.5 - e28008140773 - Beta
Improvements
* Editor - Missing decorations will no longer crash loading the scenario, they will instead be silently skipped
* Editor - Added TE_UnitSpecialSet to set units to “special” from triggers
* Editor - Weapon ranges are now shown for selected units in editor
* Editor - Moved back some unused units as “moddable” unit types
* Editor - TE_MusicPlaylist now shows a list of available music states
Bugfixes
* Editor - Removed the option to delete players, as it is causing several crashes
* Editor - Fixed AI team number display in editor
* Editor - Fix for make dropship units removeable
Join the Beta: Map Editor with Steam Workshop functionality now open
Citizens of the Federation, attention!
The time has come to put your strategic skills to the test. We are proud to announce that the Beta for the Map Editor and Steam Workshop functionality is now open for Starship Troopers: Terran Command. Get ready to take control of the battlefield and build new maps to show the Bugs what humanity is made of.
How do I access the Open Beta Branch?
It’s this simple:
- Right-Click on Starship Troopers: Terran Command in your list of games in the Steam Library.
- Select "Properties".
- In the menu that appears, select the BETAS tab on the left side.
- Click the drop-down list and you will see "beta - Open Beta" as an option. Select it. You can now close the Preferences Menu.
- Steam should now automatically update your game to the Open Beta Branch. If it does not start automatically, click the Update button.
In order to access the Steam Workshop for the game, you also need to join the Starship Troopers: Terran Command Workshop beta Steam user group:
- Open the group: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/sttcworkshopbeta
- In the top right click the green button to join the group.
- You should now be able to access the Steam Workshop if you go to “Community Hub” → “Workshop”.
- You can now Subscribe to Steam Workshop Items. Afterwards, they should show up in the game’s scenarios menu. Currently, you need to restart the game for new subscriptions to show up.
- Publishing scenarios to the Steam Workshop can be done from inside the Scenario Editor.
Your feedback is critical to our mission
We encourage you to share your thoughts and suggestions on the STTC Discord channel.
For the Federation!
Open beta update v2.3.4
Editor features:
- Steam Workshop support (BETA)
- You can subscribe to scenarios in the Steam Workshop, after which they will show up in the Scenarios screen (after restarting the game).
- You can publish scenarios directly to Steam workshop from the scenario editor, by clicking “Publish” inside the scenario editor.
- Steam workshop is currently in beta, to gain access to the workshop you need to join a STTC workshop beta group. Instructions to do this are in the main menu of the game on the beta branch.
- You can subscribe to scenarios in the Steam Workshop, after which they will show up in the Scenarios screen (after restarting the game).
- Reworked Editor UI: many parts of the editor have been polished for a more user friendly experience. Trigger system ui was completely restructured and cleaned up.
- Support free rotation of all decorations using "shift".
- Added filter box for decorations panel.
- New scenario save/load panel, replaces the “Custom Scenarios” part of the Scenarios screen.
Extended control groups:
- Units can now be assigned to multiple control groups.
- Turrets & bases can also be added to control groups.
- Controls have been changed to support adding to multiple control groups by default.
- Ctrl + creates a control group without removing the units from existing groups.
- ALT + creates a group and removes units from the existing groups.
- Ctrl + creates a control group without removing the units from existing groups.
Fixes:
- Editor - fixed bug where the editor would automatically place decorations.
- Editor - disabled navigating the editor ui using arrow keys, as this conflicts with the on-map scrolling.
Starship Troopers: Terran Command - Updated Roadmap and Lava Planet teaser
Together we wrapped up 2022, and had a look at what is next for the game in the first half of 2023.
In case you missed it, you can watch it here:
In short, there were a lot of announcements!
The highlights:
- The scenario editor will be released alongside Steam Workshop support in Q1 2023
- A new DLC is in the works! We can’t tell you everything yet, but one thing we can say is that it’s going to be a new campaign with new units set on a new volcanic planet. Make sure to watch the teaser below! It’s going to be fully revealed in 2023
- Lukas expanded on the developers’ plan for the new game mode coming in 2023
- And much more! Be sure to watch the full video for a full account
As a consequence, we decided to update the roadmap.
Last but not least, as mentioned above, here’s the teaser for the new environment: the volcanic planet.
See you all in 2023!
Starship Troopers: Terran Command || Roadmap update at Slitherine Next
Greetings troopers,
As you might have heard, Slitherine is going to host its Slitherine Next live event next week on Tuesday. Slitherine Next is a new three hours long live show which will showcase upcoming content for all of our major games, including of course Starship Troopers: Terran Command.
Lukas Nijsten, Creative Director of the Artistocrats, will be with us to let us know what is next in store for the game, and to give a live update to the development roadmap.
See you on Tuesday December 13 at 3 pm GMT on our Twitch channel for the pre-show, and at 4 pm GMT for the start of Slitherine Next.
Slitherine Next: Schedule
Slitherine Next is approaching: only few days left and you will get to know more about our greatest 2023 releases and big updates for already released franchises.
Join us at 4 pm UK time to celebrate the launch of Master of Magic for the pre-show of #SlitherineNext, where Mila “Yuuki” from Muha games, Alberto & Edmon will stream the game.
Are you ready?
The Scenario Editor goes into Open Beta
It is a very handy tool which allows you to craft maps, script scenario triggers, place units and objects, set environment conditions and a lot more: everything you need to make a scenario like you want it.
How to download the scenario editor
It is quite simple.
- Right click on Starship Troopers: Terran Command in your Steam Library
- Click on Properties
- Click on Betas
- Click on drop-down menu and select "Beta - Open Beta"
- Then Steam should automatically update the game and download the beta
Then all you'll need to do is offer your feedback on the forum or on the Discord channel. Discord is also the place where we are gathering a lot of interesting scenarios that testers already made during the Closed Beta: you're welcome to download them and try them out.
Scenario editor live stream
Furthermore, we have planned a live stream on Twitch with the developers who will show you how to use the editor. You will be able to ask them anything, and it'll be the perfect occasion to learn how to use this tool.
Join us on Thursday November 24 at 4:30 pm GMT on our Twitch channel.
Next? Slitherine
Save the date: December 13th at 16 pm GMT on Twitch
It'll be the perfect occasion to learn more about upcoming games and get an insight directly from the developers.
It will be 100% live: there will be no pre-recorded segments and we'll have a level of interaction with the players like never before. You'll be able to ask us anything and be answered directly by the developers.
Stay tuned for the full schedule!
The free update Chemical Reaction is out now
Chemical Reaction Update
After a period in Open Beta, we are releasing the Chemical Reaction Update for everyone.
Containing three new scenarios, one new unit type and the target priority setting, this is the largest free update so far.
Let's have a look at its content:
- Three new scenarios, two of which make use of the first incarnation of a new high-score system;
- One new unit type: Chemical Troopers; this unit is currently only available in the new scenarios, but there are plans to include it in future content as well. It's a squad of expert troopers using biochemical weapons, which they use to great effect for exterminating anything with more than two legs;
- The Target Priority setting (TPS); units can be set to prioritize firing at specific enemy types instead of aiming for the nearest target. For instance, if you want to automatically target Spitter Bugs with your Snipers, TPS allows you to avoid that level of micromanagement.
You can find the full changelog here.
The New Missions
Chemical Reaction
Arachnid test subjects have broken out in a chemical lab and are now running amok throughout the facility. You are being sent down with a small squad, including several units of the new Chemical Troopers. While the incident is unfortunate, the situation provides an excellent opportunity to field test their new weapons.
Expanding Gases (Survival mission)
The Mobile Infantry conducted a large field experiment with the new chemical weapons after successful lab trials. They will be used to clear an industrial complex and defend it against endless Arachnid attack waves. Killing bugs will grant "requisition points," which can be used to request new units, open gates to new areas, or increase your War Support. The experiment's success will be determined by how long you survive.
Lethal Propellant
As the Chemical Troopers continue to provide their value on the battlefield, Terran Command has sent them down into a large canyon crawling with Bugs.
Lead them along the rocky trail to clear out all hives, but carefully decide when to push and when to hold: More and more Arachnid hordes are entering the canyon from the rear!
Open Beta Branch
If you are on the Open Beta, you don't need to opt out in order to download the update. You have exactly the same version of the game as players who are not and are now downloading the new update.
In fact we would be extremely grateful if you could stay on the Open Beta branch, because we are going to be needing more testers for future content very soon.
Chemical Reaction Stream
Later this week we are going to showcase the new update and play all the three scenarios live on Twitch.
Join us on Friday November 18 at www.twitch.tv/slitherinetv at 10 pm GMT.
20% off discount
Last but not least, the game is at 20% off until November 21, so if you're still on the fence this would be the best time to get on Kwalasha and join in the war effort. Service guarantees citizenship!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1202130/Starship_Troopers_Terran_Command/