The Tau Ceti Terminus

Light-Year Simulations, LLC · Light-Year Simulations, LLC

Released
Aug 31, 2021
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Updates & announcements

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    Time to correct that mistake...

    Corrected a bug in the brightness setting where a bug in Unity's post processing caused a loss of half the horizontal resolution.

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    All is Illuminated

    Brightness control added, minor updates and GJ-34 cutscene updated. Try the new brightness control if you have an LCD based headset, it brings out the colors and improves playability.

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    Plato's Stepchildren

    Graphics update and seated play improvement. Can now tele-grab items when seated by using the grab motion (grip or trigger depending on setup) when the teleport beam turns magenta on items that can be grabbed. List of Improvements: Launch sequence OTW view improved, new radio con

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    The Shadows

    Update to Wolf 25 graphics and assorted bug fixes. Minor terrain improvements, clouds and shadows, more glowiness in the underdark. Improvements Second Planet: Terrain textures tweaked. Some grass and plant updates. Mushrooms, cave spiders glow. Added clouds and shadows. Added 2

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    Crystal Clunk Update

    Update with small improvements. Corrected issue where used power crystals did not hinder or indicate to players that the socket was already occupied. Squeezing the trigger with an empty hand results in an extended index finger pose. Change List Added finger point animation for mo

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    Europa Patch

    Improvements: Controller setup menu now available in game. Minor cosmetic updates to HX-118, Tau Ceti. Additional non-conductive elements added to scene 2. Bug Fixes: Fixed bug where Europa (the moon) texture was rendered on Europa (the asteroid). Reduced volume of impact sounds

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    Exoplanet Update

    The Exoplanet Update is all about the VR Starmap. Whether in game or in the English labeled bonus version, we have added a zoom capability and planetary bodies. Players can zoom into star systems and see exoplanets, fictional game exoplanets, and in the Sol system, hundreds of ob

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    Achievements Added

    Steam achievements added based on game score data. Achievements shown on steam are from the last PLAYED mission. in addition small bug fixes for ship door opening in docking scene and hints flashing in main scene when previous scene was exited with hints on in application menu.

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    Corrections and Post Credit Scene

    This update corrects bugs, lays groundwork for more hand positions, and adds a post credit scene. Bug Fixes: Fixed bug where "Reds" spawning was not curtailed when portal "becomes" in-active. "Double" vision due to fog fixed in TC cut scene. Updates: Removed Vive controller diagr

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    Application and Hint Menu

    An in-game application menu with controller help and game hints has been added. Empty crate in ship has been removed to provide more room for the orbital mechanics sim. Poster of Tau Ceti planets has been added based on latest info. Application button toggles the-in game applicat

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    Spit and Polish Update

    Tau Ceti now supports "seated" VR with glide motion in a limited vertical range. Additional updates and bug fixes listed below. Improvements Seated VR using glide within a vertical range Teleport to top of stairs, S2 Added to "dusty' look, building, TC Changed some filler to be m

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    Easy Fix Scene 4

    Fixes door opening issue scene 4 when easy level selected in the release build.

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    Controller Update

    This update adds improved support support for thumbstick controls and grip button object pickup. Thumbstick Support Previously thumbsticks worked like track pads, you would have to click down to get the teleport beam. Now, by selecting "Use THUMBSTICK" in the preferences menu, yo

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    Added Help Build

    Updates include: Added database info on Analyzer. Added database info on wireless power transmission. Added puzzle hints to alien device. Corrected bug where fade in from black failed to fade in.

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    Mission Objective Update

    Mission and Other Updates Added explicit mission instructions to the onboard database. Database now flashes yellow after first Medical Scanner use. Updated look and feel of the Medical Scanner. Changed HX-118 launch conditions. Now will only launch if craft is space-worthy instea

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    Update 9_6_21

    Changes to TCT based on player comments: Replaced step in cockpit with ramp to eliminate user popping up and own when on edge of step. Added new function to ensure user eye level is consistent when entering the cockpit. Added broadcast message from mothership informing player of

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    The Tau Ceti Terminus is Live

    It's been a long road but TCT is now live and ready to go. I hope you enjoy playing it! Like other Indie developers, creating this game has been a passion rather than a chore. I think most of us do it because it is the type of game we would want to play. Now it's your turn to pla