Main Assembly News

[h2]Ho ho ho........ how about some bug fixes? [/h2]


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Inventors,[/h3]

We've been hard at work with our elves to iron out some creases and mend some broken parts. The game dev life :D

The following list comprises the tweaks and fixes in our latest update for Main Assembly:

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[h3]Fixes & tweaks [/h3]

• Fix for world build level not being able to be uploaded to the workshop
  
  
• World build objects now display if they can be animated in tooltip
  
  
• Bots with many floatation parts (10+) is now more stable
  
  
• Tweak water propellers weight and health
  
  
• Fix for world-building pusher and hammer
  
  
• World build launch could disappear, it will not stay put Invite friend now works again
  
  
• Fix for clients not possessing bot correctly in Bot Brawl mode in some cases
  
  
• Rare random crash fix while building
  
  
• Spring settings can now be tweaked on wheel hubs
  
  
• Added centre of thrust gizmo
  
  
• Added tutorial popups for thrust and buoyancy gizmo popups Added cycle gizmo binding to controller setup
  
  
• Bad connection UI is now animated and flashing so it's easier to notice
  
  
• Bot are no longer despawned in battle mode if a piece falls into the kill trigger
  
  
• Two players are needed in trigger to start battle mode
  
  
• Added warning message for standing still to long in brawl mode Tweaked suction pad recoil
  
  
• Smart sensor is now a bit smaller, to make it more similar to other sensors
  
  
• Removed light property from World Building lights
  
  
• World Building blocks with animation should be movable again Tweak World Building objects cost
  
  
• Tweaked collision with of capsule for standard wheel large Center of Thrust gizmo now displays the centre of the currently selected part
  
  
• Added missing Brawl mode image to world build maps
  

We appreciate your feedback and support, as always. Have a great Christmas, and don't stop creating!

Dev log tomorrow!

Cya!

[h2]Hello! Greetings! [/h2]



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How are we, Inventors? I trust that you're all keeping well :) [/h3]

How are your Christmas lists looking? On my Christmas list, I have asked for Christmas community bots, so don't let me down! :D

At Bad Yolk we have been super busy -- and super productive, of course! We're doing all we can to improve Main Assembly. We are currently knocking off tasks left, right, and centre after our internal sweeps; it feels terrific! There's nothing quite like ticking those tasks off of your list, is there?



However, some things we just don't want to fix; for example, the fact that you can deliver a foot of a dummy and complete an objective. That has been with us for too long, and we can't change that!



[h3]PEW PEW PEW![/h3]

We are continuing our work on manifesting some devastating new weapons. This time we are looking at doing a plasma shooter. [BOT DISCLAIMER] This is a super early showing; we are using the Laser model as a placeholder! What do you think? :)



Ohh yeah! Before we go, the bot brawl creation competition has officially ended. We want to thank everyone that has entered! We thoroughly enjoy seeing your creations -- it puts smiles on our faces, seeing what you've all mustered in your spare time. Brilliant efforts all round! Winners announced tomorrow, Friday 11th December.



If you don't see your entry, it's because we couldn't print it on the Bot Brawl arena.




[h3]See ya! [/h3]



Jump into the Main Assembly Discord NOW and join in the Competition!


[h2] Community Spotlight: Bot Brawler Of The Week! [/h2]

This week's spotlight bot is the marvellously intimidating Turtle of Destruction! What a perfectly apt name! This Turtle Bot has been manifested by Chickenplayer24 -- funny that their bot will turn everyone else into chickens in no time, at all. I would most certainly avoid facing that; that is for certain!



[h3]Devastating![/h3]



Check out the - not so slow - Turtle of Destruction (makes a hell of a racket, too): https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2314177948



We'll see you next week for Dev Log #37!

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First of all, Merry Christmas! We are now officially in December; which means one thing: CHRISTMAS BOTS! Yes, that's right! We want to see you cooking up some roast turkey bots, sleighs, snow-bots - you name it! So get those magnificent, creative minds of yours in the festive spirit! Our devs are already wrapping up some special Christmas bots :)

Right then, let's get to it.

We've started the week by having a diligent sweep of the game, looking for things to improve and fix. We've got to be honest; there is a lot of stuff we've found early on in the game that needs fixing and improving!

Why isn't there anything good on TV anymore?




But it's been fun going down memory lane with all the diplomas and dummy poking.



But don't you worry! We've done our fair share of RnD for things to implement in the next content update. We've been playing around with explosives, oh yes. :D



They [explosives] currently come with a bunch of behaviour issues that we are looking at it; for example, we just cleared the box loading task by just blowing everything up!

Lasers are still mega fun! Break-it levels are a breeze now.




[h3]Until next time! Take care![/h3]



Ohh btw! The bot building competition is still underway, don't forget to join if you haven't. People are building some crazy things! Check out last week's blog for all the info you'll need (34): https://steamcommunity.com/app/1078920/allnews/



Jump into the Main Assembly Discord NOW and join in the Competition!


[h2] Community Spotlight: Water Bot Brawler Of The Week! [/h2]



Wait, what? Water and Bot Brawler? Yes, absolutely!

This week's Bot Brawler is the Battlebot1 by kAN!I think we prefer Water WALL-E' - but whatever floats your boat ;)

This inconspicuous bot is not only a battle bot; it also has the versatility to lurk in the water, spot its prey -- and then surface to charge its foe with dazzling speed and electrifying crushers! Frightening, truly. Cute eyes, too.



Head on over to the Steam Workshop link below to test out the BattleBot1 [#WaterWALL-E :D] in the Bot Brawl arena! Make sure to leave a like and a comment to show kAN your support.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2289483286

That's everything Main Assembly, for now. We hope you are enjoying our new update, we'll see you next week for Dev Log #36!

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Howdy folks!

We hope you are busy crafting your greatest Brawler Bots, wicked World Building levels, wacky water Bots and more in Main Assembly!

It's time for the Steam Awards 2020!

We would love to see our amazing Community nominate Main Assembly for the "Best Game You Suck At".

If you have enjoyed crafting, building and playing in Main Assembly and you think it really is the best game you suck at, we would truly appreciate it if you would nominate us for this award!

Thank you everyone!

Hello inventors!

We hope that everyone is doing alright and that you're enjoying our latest update!

As we have previously mentioned, we are currently working towards new content. If we can pull this off one-off, it will be amazing! We are talking next-level fun here!



The work on the Server Browser is coming along incredibly, and we can almost 100% say that we will have that feature in the next big content update; when that is, it's hard to say.



Other things we are currently working on are more weapons! We want to have a set of them, but it looks like we will have lasers in the game for sure! Pew! Pew!



If you have other ideas for weapons, drop them in the comment section!

Hopefully, soon you will be able to put all the lasers your heart desires on all your creations!



This is an early preview of the laser weapon, and it can be subject to change; you know the drill.

Until next time! Take care! Now for the Community Spotlights... and a Competition too!





For those of you who don't have Main Assembly yet, you can pick up the game in the Steam Autumn Sale with 25% off until the 1st December! Already have the game? Why not pick up a copy for a friend!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1078920/Main_Assembly/



[h2] Competition Time! - Best Bot Brawler Discord Competition! [/h2]



Hello Inventors, it's competition time!

We want to see your Best Brawler Bots! So start your engines! or rather build your engines in this case...

HOW TO ENTER

Create ONE Brawler themed Bot in Main Assembly.
Upload your Bot Brawler creation to the Main Assembly Steam Workshop and set this to “Public”.
Take ONE screenshot of your Brawler Bot, then post this in the #competition_05 channel along with a link to your Bot Brawler on the Steam Workshop.

Please Note: This Competition is one entry per Steam account. If your Steam account is shared, entries need to be from separate Steam accounts.

PRIZES
1st Prize: a signed Main Assembly poster by Bad Yolk Games and a t-shirt, mousepad or mug.
2nd Prize: a t-shirt, mousepad, poster, or mug
3rd Prize: a Mousepad

This competition is ONE ENTRY PER PERSON and closes at 6PM GMT on December 8th 2020
Full terms & conditions apply:
https://www.team17.com/terms-conditions-main-assembly-best-bot-brawler-discord-competition/

Good luck and have fun, Inventors!

Jump into the Main Assembly Discord NOW and join in the Competition!


[h2] Community Spotlight: Bot Brawler Of The Week! [/h2]



This week's Bot Brawler is the [Bot Brawl] The Chopper [Brawler] by RokotPier!

Head on over to the Steam Workshop link below to test out the The Chopper in the Bot Brawl arena! Make sure to leave a like and a comment to show RokotPier your support.



https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2296300364

[h2] Community Spotlight: Water Themed Bot Of The Week [/h2]

This week's Bot Build is the Surbmarine from ludovicb1239!



Make sure to leave a Like and a comment on ludovicb1239's Workshop entry to show them your support!



https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2295414800

That's everything Main Assembly for now, we hope you are enjoying our new update, we'll see you next week for Dev Log #35!

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