Update: Propulsion Screw, New Skirmish/Multiplayer Map
The update includes:
New Propulsion Module: Screw
Screws are designed to work both on land and water. While they don't perform on land as well as treads, or wheels - the versatility they provide may make them an excellent choice for amphibious vehicles.
New Skirmish/Multiplayer Map
Rough Country Type: Skirmish/Multiplayer
Size: 160x160
Players: up to 4 (Symmetrical)
Other
Other new modules: compact pontoon, a new structual module (C6 Adapter Plane);
Balance changes:
Launcher: rocket damage reduced from 20 to 16, and capacity increased to 8;
Micro Launcher: rocket damage reduced from 12 to 10;
Various bug fixes.
New Unit Designer is out now!
The game now features a completely new unit designer. This time, rather than instructing the factory how to build the unit, the player is be able to design the unit by freely snapping modules together. This allows for a much faster and easier creation of complex units.
Check out the preview from last week to get an idea how it works:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ko0a3x3mdk
Note: You can still use the old "Linear" unit designer if you wish. To switch to the old unit designer: go to Options -> Other -> Fabrication, and click the appropriate designer icon.
Converting Units For Use With the New Designer
To convert units created with the old Linear Unit Designer, please follow these steps:
Enable the Snap Designer; (Options -> Other -> Fabrication; enabled by default)
When in game, go to Unit Gallery and Clone the units you wish to convert;
The newly cloned unit will be automatically converted for use with the new Snap Designer;
Other Changes
The maximum number of modules has gone up from 200 to 300. (25 additional modules per auxiliary computer)
Minor campaign tweaks;
Minor bug fixes;
Alternative Unit Designer update delayed until March 29th, Designer Preview
The upcoming unit designer update will arrive a week later than planned (March 29, instead of March 22). There are still a few details to iron out before this feature can be rolled out. Sorry for the delay.
Meanwhile, here's a preview of the new designer in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ko0a3x3mdk
Upcoming Update: Alternative Unit Designer
Due to popular demand and recognition of the need to create more complex units faster the game will be getting a new, alternative way to design units. This time, rather than instructing the factory how to build the unit, the player will be able to design the unit by freely snapping modules together. The factory then will figure out how to fabricate the unit automatically.
Existing unit design process will remain a valid and equivalent way to design units.
March 22nd
The update is scheduled for March 22nd.
Update: New Skirmish/Multiplayer Map Added
While work continues on the next major update, in the meantime, this week the game gets a new skirmish map.
Acidic
Type: Skirmish/Multiplayer
Size: 160x160
Players: up to 4 (Symmetrical)
Update Notes: Ammo Printer, Auto Healing Behavior
The update includes:
Ammo Printer - a module which allows restocking ammo without having to return to a repair pad;
Auto Healing Behavior (Toggle Icon: ) - when enabled, units that are equipped with Maintenance Tools and/or Ammo Printers will automatically seek out nearest friendly units in need of repair, energy or ammo. Additionally, units can heal while performing other commands (move, mine etc. Note: the same unit cannot repair and attack at the same time).
Balance changes: Maintenance Tool now spawns with 100 ammo units (can still be restocked up to 500); earlier campaign missions now also have boostable factories;
Various minor bug fixes.
Upcoming Update: More Unit Behavior Customization, Ammo Restocking Module
The next update once again will bring more unit behavior customization options, as well as introduce a new module meant to supplement the Maintenance Tool.
February 17th
The next update is scheduled for February 17th; the update will feature:
Ammo Printer - a module which allows restocking ammo without having to return to a repair pad;
Behavior toggles which will instruct units to repair, recharge, restock other units automatically.
Update Notes: Paintable Modules, New Unit Behavior Mode
The update includes:
Unit Designer
Certain modules (denoted by a special icon in the module gallery) are now fully paintable; their color is changeable from within the decal designer.
Micro
Introduction of Defend - a new unit behavior mode. Unlike units in Hold mode, units that are set to Defend are free to chase away hostile units. Defending units will return to their initial positions when possible.
The next couple of updates will focus on micro streamlining and more fine-grained unit behavior customization. More maps and modules are also in the works.
February 6th
The next update is scheduled for February 6th; the update will feature:
Unit designer: in addition to decals, certain modules will now be fully paintable (changeable color);
Micro: introduction of a new unit behavior mode - a blend between "Hold" and "Pursue" modes that will be more suitable for defense purposes;
Minor interface oriented improvements;
Unit Designer Update Notes
The update includes:
Unit Designer
Ability to remove modules from anywhere in the queue (when possible; check out the tutorial for more information);
Center of mass indicator is now updated upon module snapping (no need to click Apply);
Ability to fast-forward assembly robot animations when designing;
Decal color picker now shows and accepts color hex codes;
Other
Skirmish AI opponent difficulty selection options added;
Balance changes: Railgun capacity decreased to 10 shells;
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