Hello everyone!
With this smaller Beta update, we mainly focused on addressing reported bugs and making further fixes and adjustments based on players reports and feedback.
Alongside these fixes and improvements, we have also added the new V2 versions of several existing maps. You can read more about them further down in this post.
A number of adjustments have been made to vehicles and how they behave, but these changes are not their final state.
We will continue tweaking and improving vehicles with future updates as we gather more feedback and continue development.
At the same time, the team continues working on several other areas of the game, with more taking shape that we look forward to showing and talking about in upcoming Development News.
As always, thank you to everyone taking part in the Beta and sending in bug reports, feedback, and suggestions!
Remember that this is an optional Beta update and is still being tested and polished with the help of those who choose to take part in Beta testing and reporting.
We also recommend to always do a backup before switching between game versions!
When sending in bug reports, it is a huge help if you can describe the issue in as much detail as possible.
Useful information includes:
Your game version, which can be found on the main menu (for example, V0.35.5511)
What happened
What appears to cause the issue
Steps we can follow to reproduce it
If the issue involves a vehicle, which vehicle(s) are affected
If the game crashes, please include the crash report
Your Discord/Steam name or email address so we can reach out if additional information is needed
You can find the bug report link in the game menu or use the Bug Report Link.
How to join the Beta branch
Right-click Out of Ore in your Steam Library and select Properties.
In the Properties menu, select Betas from the left sidebar.
Select "beta - Latest beta for players" from the dropdown list.
The Beta should begin downloading automatically.
How to find savegames and crash reports
Savegames:
%localappdata%\\OutOfOre\\Saved\\SaveGames
Crash reports:
%localappdata%\\OutOfOre\\Saved\\Crashes
Note:
Copy the path above and paste it directly into the File Explorer address bar or the Windows search box.
If you're unsure about %localappdata%, you can also find these files by navigating to:
C:\\Users\\YourUsername\\AppData\\Local\\OutOfOre\\Saved\[/c]
New V2 Maps
We are introducing updated V2 versions of several existing maps to the Beta.
The new V2 maps are:
Iron Mountain Pit
Mine Town
Coal Plant
Quarry
Forest Quarry
Coal Country (DLC map)
These versions bring some of the newer systems and improvements introduced with Moivaara to existing maps. This includes the new foliage, Land Purchase system, and prebuilt store locations around the maps.
The new physical stores allow you to purchase vehicles, equipment, tools, ore, and other items at lower prices than purchasing remotely through the in-game store menu, rewarding players who choose to visit the store locations directly.
The V2 versions now replace the previous versions in the Create New Game menu only. This means the change only applies when you create a new game.
If you already have a savegame on an older version of one of these maps, you can continue loading and playing it as normal.
Existing savegames are not converted or changed by the new V2 versions.
This allows us to bring newer features to existing maps without affecting or changing the worlds players have already built.
Currently Addressed Issues, Fixes & Improvements
Added new V2 map versions: Iron Mountain Pit, Mine Town, Coal Plant, Quarry, Forest Quarry, and Coal Country (DLC map)
Updated V2 map preview images
Added new controls for manual reverse gears (R2, R3)
Fixed an issue where trucks could struggle to select the proper gear when reversing
Adjusted Pickup steering angle speed for better turning in sharp corners
Tweaked Baggers weight and traction
Fixed an issue where the Bagger fill meter could remain overloaded
Fixed various visual issues with Baggers where the tracks could clip through their bodies
Adjusted Loader bucket precision when cutting into material and adjusted the cutting angle
Adjusted Biggest Loaders speed when pushing material
Tweaked Excavators interaction with dirt
Tweaked Excavators traction and weight
Reduced the amount of material Loaders push upwards along mountainsides and walls
Adjusted Dozer blade precision when interacting with the ground
Fixed the Paver not placing asphalt properly on player-created roads and adjusted smoothness
Fixed an issue where Rollers would compact the asphalt too much after paving
Fixed the Tunneler front blade offset and collision being visible
Fixed an issue where trucks could lose material while dumping depending on the dumping angle
Updated Moivaara foliage spawning when placing grass from the player inventory
Fixed an issue where too many power cables could cause FPS drops
Fixed Tailings not being purchasable in the store
Fixed Wind Turbine blade directions
Fixed the Watchtower roof offset and collision
Updated the cinematic drone HUD, control hints, and control saving
That wraps up the changes for this Beta update!
Let us know in the comments: What has been your favorite map so far and why?
Jump in, check out the fixes and improvements, and give the new V2 maps a try.
We hope you enjoy the update, and we will see you in the next one!