Trading mechanism has been added. The station computer now has a trading beacon switch, that once enabled will signal that trade ships can dock (Note: an airlock with sufficient docking space must be available). Once a trader docks, air/fuel/metal can be traded at the buy/sell price. You have to have a positive amount (green) for the transaction to be accepted. Lots more to add/alter with this, i'll drop a post in discussions to talk further about this. Taken a bit of time for this update, as also discovered several bugs that needed fixing. Mainly with load/save files, which not noticeable generally, but needed fixing. Full change notes:-

• Trading added (trader ship / barter board / station computer beacon / airlock update).
• Multiple turret power off now only gives one message.
• Fix: solar panels/connect build not testing for turrets.
• Fix: Clear all selections on info close.
• Fix: Duplicate turrets loading/saving. Fix prev save files on load.
• Fix: Turret damage not removed on loading in-game.
• Fix: Message board clearing fully on loading.
• Fix: Message board updating on loading.
• Fix: Update sprite load/save method for sprite changes.

Cheers Nick

[ 2022-07-06 10:42:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

"Welcome commander to your first non simulated mission. You are in control of our mining startup station, which has just reached our licensed territory in this sector. Mission begins now."

Deep Space Outpost is a sci-fi base builder with resource gathering and base management. Create your space station, mine asteroids for resources and make your mission a success.

Features:-

• Build your own space station tile by tile. Start with a small startup craft and expand to achieve your mission.
  
• Current game modes:- sandbox, several scenarios and station builder.
  
• Gather resources by mining asteroids or capturing passing meteoroids/scrap. Refine into building materials, water, fuel and oxygen.
  
• Manage your power production and usage. Watch out for solar storms and electrical damage.
  
• Build defense turrets to protect your station from space threats such as pirates and meteoroids.
  
• Trade resources by bartering with passing trader ships.
  
• Job management - Prioritize worker droids to repair, build, transport or deal with emergencies.

We want to expand this list greatly, take a look at the Early Access section for details of our roadmap and Steam discussions to see what we're currently working on.