Have a new magnetic storm type, this will slow movement for your workers when outside, and increase wear and tear on production items. Whilst looking at storms, i've also added more chance of damage to solar panels, when the existing solar storm occurs. Have had lots of good feedback over last week, so have also added several improvements requested or i've remembered. Main one is that workers now choose repair jobs based on closeness (now same as build). But have added a make top priority button (next to fix icon), which will bump repair or build to next in line. Full notes:

• Magnetic storm type added - outside movement slowed.
• Repair job selection now based on proximity (same as construction jobs).
• Repair and construction jobs can be made 'top priority job', so will be picked up ahead of proximity jobs.
• Selecting a worker will show destination square if moving.
• Message board now has a pin.
• Message board now expands for 5 seconds with high priority messages.
• Message board notification sound limited to once every 5 seconds (for when lots of messages coming through).

Nick

[ 2024-05-16 14:20:49 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.