This patch continues to iterate on the 1.0 bits where I focus on bug fixes and critical issues players experience during their playthrough. In this patch various fixes and corrections are applied to the core game logic, the Command Module, and the Lunar Module. Quite a few fixes has been applied so make sure to check the patch notes list for the complete list.
Note: If this patch causes new issues for you, please report them. You can always revert back to a previous version using the Steam Betas tab for the game. The latest previous version is: 1.0.18.
Start In Orbit bug
I have received some bug reports related to an issue that can, on very rare occasions, spawn a capsule in-orbit, even if the mission is designed to start from the ground. This issue could happen if you would browse and select multiple missions from the Main Menu, before selecting and launching into a campaign mission or a custom mission. This patch corrects this issue.
Apollo System/Video Memory Footprint
Players with 16gb of RAM (minimum requirements) has reported various crashes when trying to play Apollo missions, and most of them has been related to not having enough memory to load into Apollo missions with the Earth Resolution textures set to high.
I have optimized the Apollo memory requirements and made changes to how the Moon is rendered from Orbit to reduce the amount of memory it requires. In addition, the Lunar Textures in use has had a 16k resolution surface color map and another 16k resolution elevation map. Players can now adjust the Lunar Texture and Elevation map quality from Main Menu -> Settings.
The default setting is MEDIUM, so if you were playing Apollo previously without issues, remember to change this setting to ULTRA.
Failure Cycle
Based on feedback I have changed so that the random failure cycle happens once every 30 minutes compared to every 5 minutes. The percentage can be increased, and there is a randomness of when the cycle will trigger with +/- 5 minutes.
Cockpit Bounds iterations
I have continued to iterate on the cockpit bounds for each of the spacecraft, and changed some of its internal logic. I will keep iterating on the bounds and refine them as the project develops.
Lunar Module Activation
Multiple fixes has been applied to the Lunar Module activation logic, steps and flow. I have corrected various instrument ranges, gauge green band zones, and multiple bugs reported from players activating the Lunar Module.
Lunar Surface Timeline Checklists
I have added the missing Lunar Surface Timeline checklists to cover the "black hole" of procedures between a Lunar EVA and Lunar Ascent.
Apollo Talkback Indicators & Cockpit updates
I have added the electro luminescent logic to all CM and LM talkback indicator to allow them to glow if panel integral light is available. They should follow the brightness selectors in the cockpit. I have also made the blue tint integral light a toggle, so players can decide to instead use the more realistic white integral light. You can find this in realism settings.
In addition, I have made some minor cockpit changes to the Command Module and the Lunar Module.
Patch Notes:
Start in Orbit bug
Moon Resolution selector (existing solution 16k always, now support 4k and 8k for 16gb systems)
Changed failure cycle to happen once every 30 minutes of gameplay compared to every 5 minutes. The percentage can be increased, and there is a randomness of when the cycle will trigger with +/- 10 minutes from that hour.
Fixed the ordering of priority radio requests such as requestion countdown holds etc.
Continued to iterate on cockpit bounds and out-of-view logic
LM activation fixes
LM Glycol Green Band range
LM Glycol pump diff. logic change
LM glycol pump nominal psi 23
LM Fixed an issue that had the potential to fail the DPS pressurization logic, spiking He >9999 psia
Fixed SPS thrust switch
Added the main Lunar Surface TIMELINE checklists
LM door opens inwards fix
Fixed an issue with the reflection probes in the Mercury Control Center
PAUSE label during 0x Landing Time Scale
LGC P40 fixes
Minor LM panel changes
Added the CM tbs to integral circuit
Setting to toggle the blue integral light tint for Apollo panels
LM Master Alarm fix
EMS RTOGO PAD parameter for Earth Entry fix
Added the LM Urine Line Heater cbs