Version 1.2.3 Is Now Live
[h3]New Survival Menu and Limited Construction[/h3]
The 'Survival Menu' provides a quick and intuitive way to build survival structures and items. Containers can be constructed using it. The following video showcases some of its functionality:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP2x1T_nW4g
[h3]New Breathing Steam/Fog Effect[/h3]
This effect will be visible when the temperature gets low enough inside a station module. The following video showcases this effect:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuYxbXBSrk8
[h3]New graphics options are available including presets and auto-detect.[/h3]
These should make it easier for people to get the game running at an optimal frame rate. Motion blur can also now be disabled but is recommended for any average FPS of 60 or less.
[h3]It is now possible to disable Ironman Mode when starting a new game.[/h3]
This is an expirimental option included in the game on a temporary basis. If you get a chance to try this and you like it, consider leaving your feedback on the forums and it will remain in the game.
Other Changes and Fixes:
The save directory has changed:
The save location for save games has changed to be more consistent with where most games put their save files. On Windows they will show up here:
C:/Users/(username)/AppData/Local/AboveEarth/Saved/AboveEarthSaveGames/
[h3]Some News:[/h3]
Above Earth development continues. The next priority is going to be to knock out some of the more specific equipment types: Coffee/Cappucino Machine, Chemical Mixer/Tank Refiller, Medi-Factory, Battery Recharger and Radio/Communications Equipment.
The Trello board has been updated or will be soon:
https://trello.com/b/ewpYkK9i/above-earth-development
Thanks for supporting the game. Stay safe out there.
The 'Survival Menu' provides a quick and intuitive way to build survival structures and items. Containers can be constructed using it. The following video showcases some of its functionality:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP2x1T_nW4g
[h3]New Breathing Steam/Fog Effect[/h3]
This effect will be visible when the temperature gets low enough inside a station module. The following video showcases this effect:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuYxbXBSrk8
[h3]New graphics options are available including presets and auto-detect.[/h3]
These should make it easier for people to get the game running at an optimal frame rate. Motion blur can also now be disabled but is recommended for any average FPS of 60 or less.
[h3]It is now possible to disable Ironman Mode when starting a new game.[/h3]
This is an expirimental option included in the game on a temporary basis. If you get a chance to try this and you like it, consider leaving your feedback on the forums and it will remain in the game.
Other Changes and Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where opening a save or load menu and having a corrupt save file could cause a buffer overflow.
- You can now right click(by default) on most moveable items in the game to reposition them in space.
- A makeshift 'Sleeping Harness' can now be constructed in the Survival Menu to provide useful but reduced sleeping bonuses compared to the sleeping pod.
- Added an option to disable the on screen tutorial text. This option can be found under the Gameplay Options.
- Drifting is now more intuitive to speed up time when performing longer EVA's.
- Most containers can now be dismantled to recover some materials.
- Aurora particle effects on the Earth are now much less performance intensive.
- Fixed an issue where collision injuries could happen at very low speeds when scraping across certain surfaces.
- Fixed an issue where retracting a tether line gun and opening the station menu at the same time could confuse the camera system.
- Fixed an issue where distances displayed on the station menu were not as relavant as they could be.
- The first accessible Auto-Factory is now fully repaired on the both "Trainee" and "Astronaut" difficulties. It is still damaged on "Legend" difficulty.
- A Vibro Hammer and Tool Battery are now guaranteed on "Trainee" and "Astronaut" difficulties.
- Many other fixes and improvements.
The save directory has changed:
The save location for save games has changed to be more consistent with where most games put their save files. On Windows they will show up here:
C:/Users/(username)/AppData/Local/AboveEarth/Saved/AboveEarthSaveGames/
[h3]Some News:[/h3]
Above Earth development continues. The next priority is going to be to knock out some of the more specific equipment types: Coffee/Cappucino Machine, Chemical Mixer/Tank Refiller, Medi-Factory, Battery Recharger and Radio/Communications Equipment.
The Trello board has been updated or will be soon:
https://trello.com/b/ewpYkK9i/above-earth-development
Thanks for supporting the game. Stay safe out there.