While this level of change would normally be a larger release, we are not finished with the Career game mode. The new Captain Location System is a major step forward for Story game mode, however for something so large we needed to preform a lot of testing, and now all known issues have been ironed out. Therefore, we wanted captains to a chance to provide feedback, the hope is there is nothing noticeable. We have added a new ship, Skip Shuttle. More new ships are on the way. We are looking deep into a full rebalance of ships. The current idea is to create a few lines of purpose for ships, then adjust ships to fit into one or more and balance cost and features to fit. The goal is to allow for a good sense of progression (beyond buying the most expensive), and allow each line a way to aid in making credits. Thank you for all of the feedback, testing, and bug reports. Updates

• Added Captain Location System: - Overhauled the whole original system - Allows for more flexibility for future features
• New Ship - Skip Shuttle - Available in all game modes - Available as a Career Starter Option
• Mission Time Controls: - Allow for fixed time length - Allow for time speed modifiers - Orbital Action Mission benefit from these changes most at present
• Galaxy Map Elements are all data loaded
• Silo'ed Ship Controls

• Ramshackle - Base cost (2,500 credits) and fuel capacity (24) has been increased
• Dart S-4M - Fuel capacity (90) has been increased
• Milky Wave - Speed (34) and fuel burn (8) reduced, increasing total range by 10%
• A few ships have had their images scaled to be more inline with other early game vessels

• Addressed an issue within all game modes with Trait selection during New Game Creation
• Addressed a few issue with Difficulties above Normal

• Scaling UI - Completed a first draft of the system - Reviewing how to roll it out to the whole UI
  
  [ 2024-12-13 01:29:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Overview

Strategic Gameplay

• Strategic Time: Time only advances when you move or perform an action. A ticking clock is not a source of pressure for selecting what you want to buy.
  
• Experience: Every action you perform earns you experience. Meeting a new contact, trading, flying around, all earn you experience.

Key Features

• Epic Spacefaring: Traverse a beautifully crafted universe (demo will only have a single star system) filled with stunning planets, space stations, and celestial phenomena.
  
  
• Economic Simulation: Immerse yourself in a living, breathing economy that responds to your actions and market trends. Influence prices and trade dynamics with your decisions.
  
  
• Dynamic Trading: Buy and sell a wide array of commodities, from minerals and technology to exotic artifacts and more. Prices fluctuate based on supply and demand, making every trade a strategic decision.
  
  
• Reputation Matters: Your actions shape your reputation with different factions, affecting your access to lucrative trade deals, contracts, and even your safety in the galaxy.
  
  
• Player Progression: Earn experience points and credits as you successfully complete trades, quests, and contracts. Level up, unlock new ship upgrades, and gain special abilities to enhance your trading prowess.
  
  
• Engaging Quests: Take on jobs, missions and quests from various factions, adding depth to the narrative and providing unique challenges and rewards.
  
  
• Random Events: Encounter unexpected events, such as space anomalies, market crashes, and opportunities for unique trades, keeping your journey dynamic and unpredictable.

• OS: SteamOS 3.3
• Processor: AMD CUSTOM APU 0405Memory: 250 MB RAM
• Memory: 250 MB RAM
• Graphics: RADV VANGOGH
• Storage: 275 MB available space

• OS: SteamOS 3.4.9
• Processor: AMD CUSTOM APU 0405Memory: 512 MB RAM
• Memory: 512 MB RAM
• Graphics: RADV VANGOGH
• Storage: 512 MB available space