Astro Colony News

Hey Colonizers!

Day 16 summary is here!

I am continuing works on the multiplayer. This time, a new system for replicating movement between the server and the client was added to the game. It makes the movement on the client side almost perfect!

In addition many major crash fixes, which makes the game way more stable.

[h2]Smooth sync - client server movement replication[/h2]



As you can see, it was very difficult to move on the client in very high latency conditions.
It was also causing many disconnects.

New system is not only working nicer but also reducing greatly the network bandwidth cost.

List of changes:

[h2]SINGLE PLAYER[/h2]

• Visual improvements to models, for example copper wire is now more visible
  
• Improved navigation in some menus, so it's possible to move from one input to another using tab

[h2]MULTIPLAYER[/h2]

• Fixed issue where game couldn't be loaded for many devices
  
• Fixed a crash when transferring items in a HIGH LATENCY conditions
  
• Fixed an issue where bots left a ghost inside a building
  
• Fixed an issue when sometimes voxel terrain was not in sync (missing) from server
  
• Fixed an issue where possessing devices at the wrong time could lead to crash - ex. asteroid catcher, decider block, vehicle
  
• New experimental World origin rebasing for Multiplayer - improves movement, shadows and animations
  
• New experimental planet position correction, so they are always synchronized with the HOST

New rebasing is experimental, so it's enabled only when the game is first time loaded from the savegame.

I will work on more improvements and fixes in upcoming days.
Please be patient and supportive :)

Hey Colonizers!

Day 14 summary is here!



This time I've been working mainly on the multiplayer features making it more stable without disconnection when performing some bulk actions like construction or destruction of many devices.

List of changes:

[h2]SINGLE PLAYER[/h2]

• Docking can now be upgraded, so conveyor belts are faster
  
• Fixed an issue where disabled Mines are sending Miners to dig resources

[h2]MULTIPLAYER[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where constructing many objects at once as client could cause a crash
  
• Fixed an issue where destroying many intractable object (ex thrusters) could lead to a crash
  
• Fixed an issue where loaded game had invalid setting for client (bot tutorial, oxygen)

See you tomorrow, colonizers!

Hi Colonizers!

Today's update brings many changes to the multiplayer.

[h2]JOINING TO ONGOING GAME NO MORE POSSIBLE[/h2]

Players who previously experienced problems with other players joining their games uninvited, can breathe a sigh of relief. It's not anymore possible to join during the session. The player who tries is simply kicked out. Also already started game should not be listed.

[h2]3 AND MORE PLAYERS MODE ENABLE[/h2]

With recent multiplayer improvements I feel more comfortable to open 3 and more players mode.
Please be very careful when playing together with more than one friend, because it might still be unstable. In case of crash, like always please report it directly to me, so it can be quickly fixed!


Building 1500 tiles floor is not anymore a problem ;)

Other changes:
[h2]SINGLE PLAYER[/h2]

• Fixed the effect of stargate
  
• Fixed tooltip for upgrade transport pipe
  
• Fixed suit glitch in cinematic when starting the game
  
• Fixed missing texture for spacecraft windshield
  
• Fixed colliders of Metal pillars and column mods
  
• Changed colliders (conveyor belts) to overlap preventing from blocking drag

[h2]MULTIPLAYER BUGFIXES[/h2]

• Lobbies updated to not show the game when is started
  
• Players who joined started lobby is kicked out
  
• Players who joins lobby with max players reached is kicked out
  
• Max number of players limited to number of starting players
  
• Fixed issue where head could fly away on the client after entering a building
  
• Fixed issue where three and more players have missing player names
  
• Fixed an issue where constructing multiple elements would cause disconnect

I also want to launch a stream tonight, just for a short time, so if you have a moment come and say hello ;)

Thanks guys so much for support!

Hey Colonizers!

Day 12 summary is here!

This time I've been focused on some late game mechanics - Stargate and Black Hole.
Plus, I did many important fixes like Miners and Drills not being able to change terrain if it's far away and deactivated.

[h2]Stargate[/h2]

Black holes now belong to multiple universes. When traveling they will stay, same as Stargates, so you can safely travel back!



Soon more improvements are coming, so you will be able to take your space station with you!

List of changes:

[h2]SINGLE PLAYER[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where Miners and Drills couldn't drill when visiting other planets
  
• Fixed an issue where conveyor belts had desynchronized effect
  
• Added 1920x1200 resolution to the game
  
• Fixed an issue where stargate would disappear when moving far away

[h2]MULTIPLAYER[/h2]

• Client can now create colony origin to found a new colony!

Tomorrow I want to look into multiplayer 3+ mode and all other multiplayer improvements.

See you tomorrow, colonizers!

Hey Colonizers!

Day 11 summary is here!

Once again I would love to thank everyone for finding valuable bugs and crashes which got quickly resolved today!





List of changes:

[h2]SINGLE PLAYER[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where astronaut after loading couldn't complete eating
  
• Fixed case where Farmers and Breeders could freeze after completing action in farms/pastures
  
• Planting crops are now sorted by distance
  
• Adding animals are now sorted by distance
  
• Fixed an issue where Miners would choke after being nudged
  
• Fixed cost of advanced conveyor ramps
  
• Conveyor ramps are now 25% faster, so they keep up with normal conveyor belts being better synchronized
  
• Fixed an issue where second asteroid was black when caught
  
• Astronaut Hint text fixed
  
• Lights and other decorations fixed
  
• Fixed Crash related to Human Needs

[h2]MULTIPLAYER[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where client had no screen markers and scanner indicators

I also started completing Stargate feature for parallel universes and doing additional multiplayer improvements. That's coming tomorrow.

Have a pleasant weekend!