Pretty planets on fire!
It's been 2 weeks since any new content has been released for Approaching Infinity, and that's a comparatively long time. But trust me, it's worth the wait.
Brighter stars, bigger planets, and hungrier black holes. And that's not even what this update is about. The real subject is planetary terrain.
[h3]Over 300 new images have been added![/h3]
Grounds, trees, mountains, flowers, mushrooms, craters, crystals, and more!
You can read about how I manipulated a simple sine function to produce these beautiful planet maps.
Or you can watch a video and skip the reading altogether!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUZqmlb1ZFA
And this isn't even coolest part of the terrain remodel...
[h3]Fire![/h3]
Weapons, monsters, and other methods will soon be able to create fire on the map. It spreads quickly on warm oxygen-rich planets, but goes out instantly on barren moons. It even converts to "chemical fire" in corrosive atmospheres.
Similarly, for those special occasions where you can't see the forest for all the trees, you will soon have access to "Tactical Herbicide", a gas that spreads quickly and eradicates plant-life:
And what terrain modification system would be complete without...
[h3]
We have those too. You can now blow holes in the walls of caves and shipwrecks alike. Just don't blow yourself into the vacuum of space!
I'll let you experience that one for yourself ;)
For now it's purely for testing, and you have unlimited "ammunition" of fire, ice, explosions, and herbicide. Just use the "Look" command and press the appropriate key. But this is *not* how it will be for long. And it's only in the Beta Branch. You can opt in or out at any time.
Your weapons will be adapted to sometimes carry these "elemental" effects. You will also have access to the brand new away team item, "Grenades"!
But we're not there yet.
These small steps will eventually lead to giant leaps in tactical gameplay.
Other additions and adjustments have been made, as well as addressing some player-reported issues. And you know what? Device icons have been updated *again*, and they are beautiful.
Stay safe and enjoy the season!
PS: do you have an opinion on this?
https://steamcommunity.com/app/551620/discussions/0/3002172045226588823/?tscn=1604085431
Brighter stars, bigger planets, and hungrier black holes. And that's not even what this update is about. The real subject is planetary terrain.
[h3]Over 300 new images have been added![/h3]
Grounds, trees, mountains, flowers, mushrooms, craters, crystals, and more!
You can read about how I manipulated a simple sine function to produce these beautiful planet maps.
Or you can watch a video and skip the reading altogether!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUZqmlb1ZFA
And this isn't even coolest part of the terrain remodel...
[h3]Fire![/h3]
Weapons, monsters, and other methods will soon be able to create fire on the map. It spreads quickly on warm oxygen-rich planets, but goes out instantly on barren moons. It even converts to "chemical fire" in corrosive atmospheres.
Similarly, for those special occasions where you can't see the forest for all the trees, you will soon have access to "Tactical Herbicide", a gas that spreads quickly and eradicates plant-life:
And what terrain modification system would be complete without...
[h3]
EXPLOOOOOSIONS!
[/h3]We have those too. You can now blow holes in the walls of caves and shipwrecks alike. Just don't blow yourself into the vacuum of space!
I'll let you experience that one for yourself ;)
How can I do this RIGHT NOW?!
For now it's purely for testing, and you have unlimited "ammunition" of fire, ice, explosions, and herbicide. Just use the "Look" command and press the appropriate key. But this is *not* how it will be for long. And it's only in the Beta Branch. You can opt in or out at any time.
Your weapons will be adapted to sometimes carry these "elemental" effects. You will also have access to the brand new away team item, "Grenades"!
But we're not there yet.
These small steps will eventually lead to giant leaps in tactical gameplay.
Other additions and adjustments have been made, as well as addressing some player-reported issues. And you know what? Device icons have been updated *again*, and they are beautiful.
Stay safe and enjoy the season!
PS: do you have an opinion on this?
https://steamcommunity.com/app/551620/discussions/0/3002172045226588823/?tscn=1604085431