Astro Colony News

Hey Colonizers!

The game just got some small updates regarding stability and multiplayer improvements.
Thanks to your report, the game is finally in a good technical spot.
If you are planning to play with your friends, now is your moment!



[h2]IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]

• Dedicated server password is now encrypted
  
• FPS counter uses F11 key instead of F12, so it's not creating a screenshot on Steam

[h2]BUG FIXES[/h2]

• Fixed the issue where client couldn't interact with Decider logic block
  
• Fixed syncing issue where planets would never start generating (causing the lock)
  
• Fixed issue with leaving the player while possessed (ex asteroid catcher) where dummy character was left "Text" and locked possess state
  
• Fixed black screen syncing stuck problem for listen server
  
• Fixed issue with thruster movement teleporting and camera jumping
  
• Fixed upload save screen visibility of UI elements
  
• Fixed blueprint bug which would erase last opened blueprint
  
• Fixed blueprint bug where scene would scroll (move) when entering blueprint designer while holding a key

I would love to invite you to the stream tomorrow 20CET (8PM) where I am going to start a new game with my wife :)

You can find the stream directly on Steam or Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/tefel/


Thanks guys so much for support!
Tefel (Terad Games)

Hey Colonizers!

Small update recent game changes, so you know what exactly was improved and fixed recently in the game!

[h2]IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]

• New improved syncing player with loading bar. If the connection is very bad it will just slow down sending data instead of kicking a player out.
  
• New bot interactive tutorial plane (round corners) with improved interactions
  
• Multiplayer pause menu is showing also proper server icon Player Host vs Dedicated
  
• Authenticated player can now also save the game from the menu

[h2]BUG FIXES[/h2]

• Fixed issue where autosave did not clean autosaves and create more than 10 autosaves
  
• Fixed issue where after loading legacy savegame inventory wasn't in sync with the server
  
• Fixed issue where docking station state would not sync to the client if there are more planets docked
  
• Fixed issue with tutorial bot screen where translucency was inverted
  
• Fixed issue where loaded location relative to the station was incorrect
  
• Fixed issue where sync wouldn't start due to late asteroid replication
  
• Fixed issue where sync wouldn't start due to late planet replication
  

Thank you very much to all of you who have reported recent problems with dedicated servers.
I think the situation has improved a lot of thanks to you guys!

If you have encountered an error in the game, please report it on Discord:
https://discord.com/invite/EFzAA3w

in the #bugs-reports section.

Thanks guys so much for support!
Tefel (Terad Games)

Hey Astro Colonists!
It's time for the next update and stream during our Multiplayer 2.0 Major update!

Thank you everyone who joined Dedicated Servers and helped me to improve them in the first days of their existence!

Some recent changes to the new version posted right now:

[h2]DEDICATED SERVER[/h2]

• Authentication system allows uploading savegames to dedicated server
  
• Dedicated server now automatically finds and loads the latest save when restarting
  
• Saving / loading screen can now access saves in multiple places (single player, multiplayer, dedicated)
  
• Name and password are now visible in the pause multiplayer screen
  
• Dedicated server has latency visible (green, yellow, red)
  
• Dedicated server can now be protected with a password
  
• Dedicated servers list is now ordered alphabetically

[h2]BUGFIXES[/h2]

• Fixed the Dedicated Server issue, where the server wouldn't fully start until player joins (creating glitches)
  
• Fixed the issue where a joined player would be spawned in incorrect place after station moved
  
• Fixed the issue where a joined player would not find correct legacy location (single player location)
  
• Fixed crash where player caused by changing hotbar when possessing asteroid catcher

If you are managing your own Dedicated Server please check updated documentation with many parameters to configure your server!
https://bit.ly/AstroColonyDedicatedDoc


Tomorrow, for the first time I will stream multiplayer at 8PM CET.
If you cannot watch on Steam check my Twitch channel:
https://www.twitch.tv/Tefel


Thanks guys so much for support!
Tefel (Terad Games)

Hello Colonists!

The long wait is over! Get ready to play Astro Colony on Dedicated Servers!
Thanks to the collaboration with GPortal about 50 public servers are provided!



When joining the server, pick the one closest to your location:

• Europe
  
• US West
  
• US East
  
• China
  
• Japan
  

Each provided server has unique number in the name.
Remember it to rejoin and to continue your adventure.



Together with dedicated servers, many improvements and fixes are already there.
The advantages are numerous: more stable connection between players

Please keep in mind that the Dedicated Servers are currently experimental.
For now, it's not yet set how long one public server session should last and how often servers should be restarted.

If you have suggestions, please let me know on the Discord #multiplayer channel.

Further patches will be released in the coming days with more functionalities for the servers.
You will be able to download savegames from the running server, so you can continue in a local game or a private server. This way you won't lose your progress, and you have access to the backup savegame.

[h2]Local Machine[/h2]
If you have access to the local machine, where you can run Window Server build of the game, follow the guide I prepared for you ;) https://bit.ly/AstroColonyDedicatedDoc
Each dedicated server is created autosaves, so you can access them in the /savegame directory.

[h2]GPortal[/h2]
To get your private server, please check Astro Colony on GPortal:
https://www.g-portal.com/astro-colony


Thanks guys so much for your support!
Tefel (Terad Games)

fixed issue where asteroid catcher after upgrade would have invalid state
fixed issue saving attracted asteroids
fixed issue with player position not being saved
fixed issue where legacy savegame data would be lost after rejoining
fixed localization issues with missing icons
fixed rover not showing actions
fixed player rotation not being correct after loading in multiplayer
fixed issues with construction not updating warehouse state for other clients
fixed issue where other player would not be pinned after rejoining