Drones have different data visualizations and call signs. We have walls & collisions :)
HERE is a quick 1.5 minute video explaining the latest.
Here's a more detailed list of what's new:
v0.17
- New System/Galaxy/Universe view
- Unique Drones Data Visualizations (drone views look different)
- New Drone call signs unique for each drone
- Walls!
- Collisions (some: first pass)
- More sound effects (docking, swarm,
- Schematic view discrete updates to give old school feel
- Can now view previously visited galaxies on the Universe map
- New Log viewer
- Removed “Wait” button (drones can be repaired instantly)
- In-line Command line aliases
- Added a “dead” patrol bot model
- Can re-dock mothership to avoid incoming asteroids
- Added support for number key #s to: Drone and Ship Config
- Added optional # param to ‘destruct’ to specify how long until detonates
- Added support for specifying a drone to tow by name (‘tow jon’)
- Reworked Tutorial
- New Hints and now Hints on the system view/map
- Removed mission text (bottom left of drone view)
- Graphics options to turn off effects for performance and or sickness ;)
- Removed “Note” button for note taking on galaxies
We're thinking about launching on Early Access in mid August. Please let us know if there's anything you think the game desperately needs for that.
Thanks for caring!