Dustland Delivery News

Hello, Dustlanders! This week, we've been making improvements and adding more functionality for mods.
See below for details:

◈ Update Version
v1.20.623

◈ Game Improvements
1. Added the ability to sober up Drunk crew members while in your truck.
2. Fixed an issue where you couldn't recruit personnel during certain events.
3. Improved the display for timed tasks, adding a confirmation window for the "Quit Task" button.
4. You can now use clean Water to warm your engine if your engine temperature is low and you have no Wastewater.

◈ Mod Functionality
1. Added new field for Equip-Func:
AddBattleByFitness:X (X = integer)
This field allows equipment to deal more damage based on a character's Fitness (each point of Fitness increases damage by X).

2. Added new fields for PeopleBuff-Func, allowing you to increase character attributes directly:
BuffAddAttention:X //Focus
BuffAddForaging:X //Foraging
BuffAddFishing:X //Fishing
BuffAddHunting:X //Hunting
BuffAddCooking:X //Cooking
BuffAddCrafting:X //Crafting
BuffAddSpeech:X //Speech
BuffAddIntellect:X //Intellect
BuffAddHusbandry:X //Husbandry
BuffAddFarming:X //Farming
BuffAddAttack:X //Attack
BuffAddFitness:X //Fitness

Thank you for all your support! We'll continue to add new mod functionalities. If you're interested in creating your own mod, don't forget to check out the Mod Creation Contest!

Hello, Dustlanders! Please see below for notes on this week's update:

1. Added kitchens to cities. When staying in a city with an Inn, you can now use their kitchen to cook.
2. Fixed an issue with incorrect icon placement in certain cities.
3. Fixed multiple text errors.
4. Improved the process for gaining clean Water from the [Start fire] option. You can now create clean Water in bulk.
5. Improved notifications, merging some redundant notification windows.
6. Improved character trait displays. Positive/negative/neutral traits are now visually distinct.
7. Improved display for production lines in player-owned cities.

And finally, Dustland Delivery now officially supports Steam Workshop!
We're happy to see that players have already started uploading mods and sharing their favorites.
If you're interested in creating mods, don't forget to check out our Mod Creation Contest for a chance to win a free code for the upcoming DLC!

Hello, Dustlanders!

Dustland Delivery now officially supports the Steam Workshop! From today, you'll be able to visit the Steam Workshop to download and experience amazing mods created by the community.

Players:
You'll be able to download a range of mods to enrich your Dustland Delivery experience, from new characters and blueprints to additional features! Visit the Steam Workshop Page to subscribe to and download your desired mods, then click the 'Mods' button in the main menu of the game to activate them.
*Make sure to back up your save before you start! Some mods may conflict with each other, so don't activate too many all at once.
For beta testers, you can toggle the test version off at any time by going to Properties > Betas.

Mod creators:
Welcome to the Dustland Delivery mod community!
Not sure where to begin? Don't worry! We've prepared a Mod Creation Guide to explain the creation process and answer frequently asked questions. We also invite you to join our Discord server to discuss mod creation with other creators!

There's one more thing we're very excited to announce:

[h2]Dustland Delivery Modding Contest[/h2]

Between 8PM PDT on August 13, 2024 and 3AM PDT on September 20, 2024, submit your expertly crafted mods for the chance to be one of 10 lucky winners and receive the following rewards:
1. DLC Product Code: A free product code for the Dustland Delivery DLC (expected release date early 2025).
2. Event Winner Discord Role: If you're a member of our official Discord server, you'll gain an "Event Winner" Discord role, and your mod will be showcased on the server.
3. Easter Egg: Create an Easter egg to be added to the game (subject to approval).



Contest rules are below:

Judging Criteria
1. Mods with the highest number of subscribers will be prioritized when judging the winners.
2. Other Criteria
a. Player Reviews: When multiple mods have similar subscriber counts, player review scores and comments will be taken into account.
b. Content Originality: Bonus points will be granted for uniqueness and originality.

Contest Process
1. Upload your mod to the Steam Workshop, then register using the form, including a link and a screenshot or video showcasing your mod's features.
2. The deadline for uploading entries is 3AM PDT on September 20, 2024. Mods uploaded after this date will not be included in the event, so please make sure you submit your entry in good time.
3. Your completed registration form must be submitted by 3AM PDT on September 21, 2024.
*Please ensure that your contact details on the form are correct, as we will use them to get in touch with you.
4. Judging for the entries will end at 3AM PDT on October 4, 2024.
5. The list of winning entries will be published by 3AM PDT on October 11, 2024 at the latest.

Please note
1. Please do not submit mods with NSFW content.
2. Please do not submit content that infringes on copyright.
3. Please state clearly in your application form if your mod was created using AI.
4. Your mod must be accessible by the time of the judging deadline (i.e. it has not been deleted or marked as banned or incompatible). Please note that our moderation team conduct regular checks of mods in the Steam Workshop to ensure their quality and stability. If you feel the moderation team has made an error in processing your mod, please visit the #mod-support-center channel on our Discord server to give your feedback.

We look forward to witnessing your creativity and talent! Happy gaming!

Hello, Dustlanders! Please see below for notes on this week's update:

◈ Update Version
v1.20.583

◈ Update Details 1. Redesigned the hunting system.
With the newest update, we have redesigned the existing hunting system.
When you stop your truck in the forest, you can search for animal tracks, which have a chance to give you a hunting task.


When you reach the location indicated by the task, the hunt is on.

When hunting, you must use a variety of actions to get closer to your prey without alerting them in order to increase your chances of success. Finally, when the time is right, you can capture your prey and complete the hunting task.

Distance will affect the success rate of hunting; the closer the distance, the higher the probability of a successful hunt.
When their alertness reaches the maximum limit, your prey will flee, and you will fail the hunting task.

Different actions have different chances of success and different effects on your prey's alertness and distance.

Chances of success are determined by your Crew Hunting, Fitness, and Focus attributes.

A successful hunt will bag you different prey depending on the area. A failed hunt will also increase your Crew Hunting attribute. Whether you succeed or fail, going hunting will reduce your crew's Stress.
Please note that while you spend time hunting, the Infection and Risk meters will gradually build. If you spend too long, your crew might end up coming under attack from infected.

Fixes
1. Fixed an issue where achievements would be displayed repeatedly in certain circumstances.
2. Fixed an issue where certain notification windows would be erroneously displayed in Chinese.
3. Fixed an issue where the Reinforced Axle would erroneously reduce Speed in certain circumstances.
4. Fixed a text display issue when buying or selling goods from caravans visiting player-owned cities.
5. Fixed issue where text would exceed text box limits in the combat screen.

Improvements
1. Improved trait point notification display timing.
2. Improved notifications when truck Hull is low.

One more thing: the Dustland Delivery Steam Workshop beta test has begun! See the official announcement for further details on how to take part.
We're hoping to make Steam Workshop support available as soon as possible. We're also planning to host a mod creation contest event, so stay tuned for further details!

Happy gaming!

Hello, Dustlanders!

Good news: you can now take part in the Dustland Delivery Steam Workshop beta test!

Players:
You'll be able to experience amazing mods created by other players and provide valuable feedback.
For the test, we have uploaded the Starting Strength Character Mod. Activating this mod will allow you to use new characters on the character creation screen.


Please note that this mod can have a serious effect on game balance, so be careful when using it.

Mod creators:
Whether you're a veteran modder or just starting out, we're looking forward to seeing what you'll create. Through the Steam Workshop, you'll be able to make your mods available to other players, and receive feedback and support.

How to take part: Before taking part in the test, please make sure to back up your save!
1. To enable the Dustland Delivery Steam Workshop, please join this group on Steam:
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/dustlandeliveryworkshopbeta

2. find Dustland Delivery in your Steam library, then go to Properties > Betas and enter the code "DustlandDeliveryMod", and select "modtestbranch".


You can toggle the test version on and off at any time by going to Properties > Betas.

After completing the above steps:
1. Visit the Steam Workshop page.
2. Subscribe to and download your desired mods.
3. Select "Mods" from the main menu and activate the mods to begin using them.
4. If you're interested in creating your own mods, check out our Mod Creation Guide to learn how to create and upload mods.

Join the discussion: In order to improve the experience for players and mod creators, we invite you to join our Discord server. You'll be able to share ideas, suggestions, and feedback, and talk directly with other players and the dev team.
Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing how you make the Dustlands even better.

Enjoy the game!