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Release Notes for 1.5.9.3

[h3]Release Notes[/h3]
  • Fixed lumberbots getting stuck and when trying to chop down a tree on a very steep slope (including one on the very edge of the February Frontier map)
  • Fixed game freezing when loading a savegame in which the lumberbot had gotten stuck

Release Notes for 1.5.9.2

[h3]Release Notes[/h3]
  • Fixed leaderboards not working from previous build


Sorry about that!

Release Notes for 1.5.9.1

[h3]Release Notes[/h3]
  • Fixed starting height not being set correctly when creating flat custom maps
  • Changed printing order of bots for watchtowers


V1.5.9 - February's Frontier!

Hi everyone,

February's Frontier

A new month means a new Frontier! This map is all about expansion and cow farm production - how quickly can you store hide and sell milk? And don't forget the monuments!


Release Notes
  • Added the option to use procedural generation when creating a custom map
  • Added in-game leaderboard button for campaign and custom maps
  • Added warning about existing export rules when dismantling a building
  • Export rules can now be changed during dismantling
  • Export rules now apply to resources reclaimed from dismantling
  • Fixed error and potential freeze when loading savegames where a bot printing queue contains a bot for a non-existent building
  • Fixed surface deposits not being see-through when in priority selection mode on a surface mine
  • Fixed the game placing an initial field tile when clicking on the no farm fields warning icon
  • Fixed monument boosts not being removed during dismantling
  • Fixed incorrect messaging on subpanel when placing non contiguous farm fields
  • Fixed 'Flora_42_Name' showing up in certain places
  • Fixed game time using plurals of month and day incorrectly
  • Printer now doesn't go through animation for bots that no longer need to exist


Discord

If you'd like to chat about the game or preview new features before they go live, come and join the Discord! https://discord.gg/thecolonists

Thanks, see you next month!

V1.5.8 - January Frontier & Bug Fixes

Hi everyone,

V1.5.8 is a small update with January's Frontier and few bug fixes:

Release Notes
  • January's Frontier
  • When setting lumberjack priority tiles different graphics are now shown depending on whether the tile is occupied by a tree or not
  • Tweaked tree opacity values when setting priority tiles so it's easier to see through to tiles
  • Fixed bug when stackbot direct building delivery was interrupted by road post placement
  • Fixed bug on Screen Settings window with setting and saving 'Cursor Constrained'
  • Fixed Screen Settings window 'applyable' state not always initiating correctly
  • Fixed edge panning in Windowed mode
  • Fixed being able to click through an alert window (e.g. closing game menu when showing save game warning)
  • Fixed warning icon not showing up on fields tab for Vegetable Farm and Wheat Farm


Discord: https://discord.gg/thecolonists

Thanks!