We now have derelicts that may be found in your station vicinity. These can be processed by the scrap recycler if close enough (much like the mining laser and proximity to asteroids). I do want to expand this though (I'll be creating a post about derelicts). Oh and I have added a salvage scenario to explore this. Deep Space Outpost is also now available for Linux. Note this game is built with GameMaker, which states - "Ubuntu 16 or later is required. Other distros can usually run the games GameMaker generates with no issues, but we only state support for Ubuntu". So do try the demo first! If you have issues with the demo running, send me the error log and i can look into it. As i've been testing on a laptop with ubuntu, which had a 16:10 screen, i've put in an improvement for that as well, so game should run with correct aspect ratio. Full change notes:-

• Derelict and salvage scenario addition.
• Linux support.
• Support for 16:10 monitors.
• Can use +/- on keyboard, not just number pad.
• Added some lightning effects to storm.
• A few random bits of scrap and meteoroids can exist on start.
• Fix: Tractor beam stats using ScrapCaptured Not MetorCaptured for scrap.
• Fix: Shields not targeting scrap/meteors, due to last update, have added toggle like laser turrets.
• Fix: Station Builder couldn't delete placed droids.

Cheers Nick

[ 2022-10-29 10:22:40 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.