The Sentient

Released: Feb 29, 2016
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 06 Sep 2026, 23:57 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

15 Jul 2018Developer post
.8.2 Pushed to live branch
Pushed .8.2 to the current live branch. Additional fixes with the save system and various memory fixes. This build also includes the ability to rotate objects with R during the build process. UI is going to get updated to reflect this soon. Whats next is now included in the build
27 Jun 2018Developer post
WIP 0.8.2 Pushed to Unstable Branch
Pushed .8.2 to the unstable branch. For now its labeled as .8.1a. This includes the ability to rotate all of the ship objects along with a save game issue fix due to some of the new texture formatting. (For now press R or spacebar to rotate while in the build menu) There are seve
20 Jun 2018Developer post
0.8.0 Now Live
Merged all of the previous update code to the current branch. This should make things a lot simpler now as far as updates and not having to worry about multiple code paths. 0.8.0 Notes New Build System Place objects wherever you want (Rotations to come in separately) New door pla
Merged all of the previous update code to the current branch. This should make things a lot simpler now as far as updates and not having to worry about multiple code paths.
0.8.0 Notes
New Build System

Place objects wherever you want (Rotations to come in separately)
New door placements to move objects around
New Animation System

Cleaned up the animation system to allow for quicker turn around times and polish. Small updates can now be pushed quicker impacting all animations at once.
This is still a WIP but it should allow for quick fixes now.
New ISO Game Objects
New Pathing/AI

New pathing system, simplified but shouldn't cause any outstanding issues.
Overall AI has been simplified so quicker updates now and code fixes can occur
Crew will no longer complain or ask for help via dialog. This will be due to a new change coming in .9.0
Ship Selection
Additional ships and fighter squads will be flying around the Ark now during ship selection.
Bug Fixes
A lot but to name a few
UI
Bottom Bar

Various fixes to overall bottom UI options.
Many Code Fixes
Leveling Healing skill in should update properly
Repair skill in bottom menu should update properly
Top Bar

Removed Hull amount text and moved it to mouse over.

Replaced the Hull text with the current shield amount visually as well to view at a quick glance.
Recruitment Menu

Simplified Attributes

Redid several of the background and foreground icons
Crew Selection Menu

Simplified Level up system and setup

Cleaned up skill
Settings Updates
Cleaned up several mouse over issues in the settings panel.
Rearranged objects and ensured proper mouse over functionality.
Loading
Cleaned up mouse over and selection system for loading
Fixed an issue where animations were not playing during loading.
.8.x will continue to be a full update on the build system with additional polish alogn with animation fixes, combat graphic improvements and any fallout from bug fixes. The additional ships will also be coming back on line shortly.
The .9 branch has some additional AI fixes planned to come in along with a new research tree. Crew members should more clearly showcase what they need instead of having to read their dialog which is the current issue now.
Thank you all again for your patience.
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09 Apr 2018Developer post
8.0 Progress - Build Update- Code Complete In Polish
Added a thread to the forums to keep a visual track of all the progress to keep things fairly transparent. Here it will be a lot easier to post updates and quick changes versus overloading the frontpage. For a quick update the code is 90% completed and fully operational as it rea
09 Apr 2018Developer post
8.0 Progress - Build Update- Code Complete In Polish
Added a thread to the forums to keep a visual track of all the progress to keep things fairly transparent. Here it will be a lot easier to post updates and quick changes versus overloading the frontpage. For a quick update the code is 90% completed and fully operational as it rea
23 Mar 2018Developer post
Build System Status Update
Just a quick update as progress is continuing, all of the ship floor object placement code has now been completed, this not only includes the placement of floor objects and rooms in whatever way you want to lay them out but also all of the walk map data has now been completed and
23 Mar 2018Developer post
Build System Status Update
Just a quick update as progress is continuing, all of the ship floor object placement code has now been completed, this not only includes the placement of floor objects and rooms in whatever way you want to lay them out but also all of the walk map data has now been completed and
07 Mar 2018Developer post
New Build System Preview
Just a quick preview of the build system in action. You will continue to be able to build rooms to your own customized size and layouts. This should give a lot more freedom overall making the ship feel like your own. Here you can see the command deck being built to your own custo
07 Mar 2018Developer post
New Build System Preview
Just a quick preview of the build system in action. You will continue to be able to build rooms to your own customized size and layouts. This should give a lot more freedom overall making the ship feel like your own. Here you can see the command deck being built to your own custo
28 Feb 2018Developer post
7.3.5 Status Update
Just a quick update all of the item placement code has been ported over to the new style. Working on the wall layout and adding some additional controls for raising and lowering them so you are able to hide or display them etc. Due to the overall build changes a new UI for the bu
28 Feb 2018Developer post
7.3.5 Status Update
Just a quick update all of the item placement code has been ported over to the new style. Working on the wall layout and adding some additional controls for raising and lowering them so you are able to hide or display them etc. Due to the overall build changes a new UI for the bu
20 Feb 2018Developer post
7.3.5 Sneak Preview
The original plan was to show the improvements going into the major update while working toward a lot of code refactoring and cleanup. The plan was originally to show off the major change that was going to occur near the end of the month but in reality/personally I really want 7.
20 Feb 2018Developer post
7.3.5 Sneak Preview
The original plan was to show the improvements going into the major update while working toward a lot of code refactoring and cleanup. The plan was originally to show off the major change that was going to occur near the end of the month but in reality/personally I really want 7.
10 Feb 2018Developer post
Unstable Branch Updated to 7.3.3.b
Still focusing on quite a bit of code refactoring. Hoping to share some amazing screenshots of new changes/overhaul soon. Shooting for by the end of the month to really show whats being worked out. In the meantime. 0.7.3.3.b Notes UI Various fixes to overall bottom UI options. Bo
10 Feb 2018Developer post
Unstable Branch Updated to 7.3.3.b
Still focusing on quite a bit of code refactoring. Hoping to share some amazing screenshots of new changes/overhaul soon. Shooting for by the end of the month to really show whats being worked out. In the meantime. 0.7.3.3.b Notes UI Various fixes to overall bottom UI options. Bo
03 Feb 2018Developer post
Unstable Branch Updated to 7.3.3.a
Latest build greatly cleans up some of the mouse over issues with the settings menu. Where you click should be 100% accurate now and no weird overlaps. While in the ship selection you will see fighters and other battleships flying out from the ark as well. This is showcasing more
Latest build greatly cleans up some of the mouse over issues with the settings menu. Where you click should be 100% accurate now and no weird overlaps.
While in the ship selection you will see fighters and other battleships flying out from the ark as well. This is showcasing more of the regular human vessels that are out while you are focused on your mission. Long term this will likely showcase ships that are unlocked and more animations to spruce it up a bit.
There is a lot of code in the actual games's UI. This is going to be the next step in cleaning up as there is a lot of unnecessary pieces that don't quite scale well so that will be the next step. Then really want to clean up a lot of bugs and issues so things are in a good state and add more polish along the way. The entire build system was redesigned 3 times so there is a lot of old code that causes those weird collision issues so I really want to untangle that knot.
Thank you all for your comments on the forums and your bug postings as that truly does help as well.
7.3.3.a Notes
Ship Selection
Additional ships and fighter squads will be flying around the Ark now during ship selection.
UI
Settings Updates
Cleaned up several mouse over issues in the settings panel.
Rearranged objects and ensured proper mouse over functionality.
Loading
Cleaned up mouse over and selection system for loading
Fixed an issue where animations were not playing during loading.
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03 Feb 2018Developer post
Unstable Branch Updated to 7.3.3.a
Latest build greatly cleans up some of the mouse over issues with the settings menu. Where you click should be 100% accurate now and no weird overlaps. While in the ship selection you will see fighters and other battleships flying out from the ark as well. This is showcasing more
Latest build greatly cleans up some of the mouse over issues with the settings menu. Where you click should be 100% accurate now and no weird overlaps.
While in the ship selection you will see fighters and other battleships flying out from the ark as well. This is showcasing more of the regular human vessels that are out while you are focused on your mission. Long term this will likely showcase ships that are unlocked and more animations to spruce it up a bit.
There is a lot of code in the actual games's UI. This is going to be the next step in cleaning up as there is a lot of unnecessary pieces that don't quite scale well so that will be the next step. Then really want to clean up a lot of bugs and issues so things are in a good state and add more polish along the way. The entire build system was redesigned 3 times so there is a lot of old code that causes those weird collision issues so I really want to untangle that knot.
Thank you all for your comments on the forums and your bug postings as that truly does help as well.
7.3.3.a Notes
Ship Selection
Additional ships and fighter squads will be flying around the Ark now during ship selection.
UI
Settings Updates
Cleaned up several mouse over issues in the settings panel.
Rearranged objects and ensured proper mouse over functionality.
Loading
Cleaned up mouse over and selection system for loading
Fixed an issue where animations were not playing during loading.
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30 Jan 2018Developer post
Thanks for your patience - Unstable Branch UI Bug Fixes
Thank you all for your patience. Things are getting settled down again so more updates should be coming. Long story short kids were born, several other obligated work was completed and additional overall life/work shifts. So to kick things off several several UI fixes have been a
30 Jan 2018Developer post
Thanks for your patience - Unstable Branch UI Bug Fixes
Thank you all for your patience. Things are getting settled down again so more updates should be coming. Long story short kids were born, several other obligated work was completed and additional overall life/work shifts. So to kick things off several several UI fixes have been a
06 Jul 2017Developer post
Update 7.3.3 Pushed to Live!
Thanks all for your patience. Update 7.3.3 has now been pushed to the live branch. Major feature development is still going on behind the scenes but hopefully this should fix several issues that arose in the previous updates. Crew members will no longer go into a wander state whe
Thanks all for your patience.
Update 7.3.3 has now been pushed to the live branch.
Major feature development is still going on behind the scenes but hopefully this should fix several issues that arose in the previous updates.

Crew members will no longer go into a wander state where they appear to be just standing in door ways. This will cause crew members not currently assigned to a task to constantly work to fill their needs. Although this is unrealistic because not many people know their bladder is only 10% full it should help with the feel of the game. The idea previously was that the AI (the player) is the only one who knows those vital stats. That is why crew members only dealt with them when they were low and were alerted via thresholds or direct orders. This will likely be revisited once more activities are added.
Scheduled breaks based on percentages in the crew management window will no longer return to work immediately once the percentage is met. This was causing invalid behavior and should now be fixed whereas crew members will try to fill this stat before returning to their work tasks.
Several fixes to the level up system were made when upgrading skills via the selected crew UI frame located in the bottom right. Additional fixes are being made but it should help with several issues there.
Thanks again and good luck out there.
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Updates & announcements

0.8.0 Notes

A lot but to name a few

0.7.3.3.b Notes

0.7.3.3.b Notes

7.3.3.a Notes

7.3.3.a Notes