5.0.3 Update
I was able to implement some recommendations from players in this small update.
[h3]1. Oxygen Usage:[/h3]
Oxygen will be used faster when running. You will also hear the breathing sound a bit louder and faster. This simple mechanic just gives some slight feedback and consequences for running too much, and I hope it enhances the atmosphere and immersion of the game a bit. Prior to this, there was no actual reason to use the standard walk movement at all.
Also, oxygen usage will drop even more if you are not moving at all. So if in doubt, stand still!
[h3]2. Window Resolution Warning[/h3]
A warning about window resolution was added to the video options menu. I hope to continue making this work better, but for now it simply explains that the window size should not be set higher than desktop resolution, and more importantly, that using the "Border" feature will add pixels to the window size, potentially messing up the game window if set too large.
[h3]3. Save Icon[/h3]
Another feature I am implementing is a disk writing icon that now appears in the lower right corner. This is a first attempt so don't trust it completely yet. It tells you if the game is writing to disk. Right now it works, but it does not appear to handle all conditions yet.
As a rule, it's best to shut off the game after saving it at the helm of your ship. If you shut it down on a planet, it's fine, but try not to do that right after landing. The game may still be writing data about the surface features. I am working on making the disk icon show up more accurately...
[h3]1. Oxygen Usage:[/h3]
Oxygen will be used faster when running. You will also hear the breathing sound a bit louder and faster. This simple mechanic just gives some slight feedback and consequences for running too much, and I hope it enhances the atmosphere and immersion of the game a bit. Prior to this, there was no actual reason to use the standard walk movement at all.
Also, oxygen usage will drop even more if you are not moving at all. So if in doubt, stand still!
[h3]2. Window Resolution Warning[/h3]
A warning about window resolution was added to the video options menu. I hope to continue making this work better, but for now it simply explains that the window size should not be set higher than desktop resolution, and more importantly, that using the "Border" feature will add pixels to the window size, potentially messing up the game window if set too large.
[h3]3. Save Icon[/h3]
Another feature I am implementing is a disk writing icon that now appears in the lower right corner. This is a first attempt so don't trust it completely yet. It tells you if the game is writing to disk. Right now it works, but it does not appear to handle all conditions yet.
As a rule, it's best to shut off the game after saving it at the helm of your ship. If you shut it down on a planet, it's fine, but try not to do that right after landing. The game may still be writing data about the surface features. I am working on making the disk icon show up more accurately...