Occupy Mars: The Game News

In today's post we would like you to take a look at a very useful device, which you will get to use on Mars. The detonator is a device that can be used to trigger explosives or ignite solid rocket motors.



The explosives have a dual purpose. They can be used for mining in order to obtain raw materials from rocks or to demolish buildings and constructions.

They also serve as solid rocket fuel for sounding rockets. If you construct a rocket correctly (which isn’t easy) - triggering a detonator should launch the rocket, but don’t forget to keep a safe distance!



Of course there will also be liquid fuel rockets in the game, but that’s a story for another DevLog ;)

If you have any questions related to the game, feel free to join our discord channel.
Keep following us on social media!

Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game/

Today we have an amazing news for you! ːsteamhappyː
Our game Occupy Mars was qualified as one of the 20 "Best Indie Games" and will participate in the finals of the Indie Showcase competition at Digital Dragons!



At Digital Dragons you'll be able to meet some of us with a chance to play an exclusive demo of Occupy Mars!

Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game/

In today's post we would like to bring up a very important issue, which is controlling the Heavy Rover.

Operating the rover can be done in two ways. You can control the vehicle by using various control panels inside, or operate the rover remotely from the outside using the remote control device.



Remote controller will allow you to operate the rover remotely from the outside. You will easily control the vehicle as well as operate the crane. You will be able to adjust remotely the length, height and direction of a robotic arm. Remote control device will also allow you to change the crane tools.



After sitting in the Rover’s seat you can take a look at the control panels, which you will use to operate the vehicle:
- straight ahead and above: main panel used to control the rover, unloading collected rocks, controlling the lights and removing semi-trailer,
- on the right: used to operate the crane, choose crane tools,
- on the desk on the right there’s also a place for storing Rover’s remote controller.



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Feel free to join our discord channel and keep following us on social media!

Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game

Today we have something special for you! 20 dumb ways to die on Mars - a music video parody based on alpha gameplay footage. Enjoy! ːsteamhappyː

https://youtu.be/R-eveNpMd-k

Stay tuned for more updates and keep following us on social media!

Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game

See also our other game about Mars: Rover Mechanic Simulator!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/864680/Rover_Mechanic_Simulator

In previous post, you became familiar with basic details of the Heavy Rover, so today we'd like to talk about Heavy Rover's hydraulic crane and trailers.



The Rover is equipped with a semi-trailer with different removable containers attached by hook.
There are many types of trailers:

• container - for storing big items and building components
  
• the tipper trailer - for collecting rocks used on mining sites
  
• gas and liquid tanks - for storing water, oxygen or gas
  

The trailer must be attached to the Rover to load and unload, so you will not be able to add more than a one trailer.



Heavy Rover also has an hydraulic crane (HDS) and crane tools, such as:

• claw - used to grab rocks and put them into the trailer
  
• drill - used to drilling through big rocks in order to crush them into smaller parts,
  which can be transported
  
• welder - used for building constructions and repairing damaged buildings
  

The Rover is also equipped with automatic tool changing system. The crane tools are safely
stored in the Rover’s trunk which is located opposite to the main entrance airlock.



You can easily operate the robotic arm with the right control panel in the cabin and change the crane tool with crane tool manager. You will be able to adjust the length, height and direction of an arm.



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Stay tuned for more updates! In the next devlog, you will learn how to operate Heavy Rover!

Feel free to join our discord channel. Also, keep following us on social media!

See you next week! ːsteamhappyː
Best Regards,
Occupy Mars Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game