Pre-build news, Release schedule documentation Power Proposal

Greetings citizens, ~ Just a quick update. The current pre-build is pretty much ready to release. With to our new policy, we will let it run on the test server for at least one day and optimally longer to ensure there are no issues in the build that we are not aware of. Expect the release sometime around Monday. Of course, you can already play it if you switch to the pre-branch. We do encourage users to test the pre-build, especially if you're running a multiplayer server. The more people who test and report when they find issues in the pre-build, the less of a chance we miss gamebreaking bugs! If you have the time and are willing, be sure to check it out. If you encounter any issues, report them here: https://phab.starma.de/maniphest/task/edit/form/16/ Details on how to test pre-releases are here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/244770/announcements/detail/230088516619323169 StarMade has never been this stable. However, there is, of course, a lot of work left still, but it will only get better from here.

Fleets losing docked entities

https://phab.starma.de/T2094 It seems like we've fixed the ever elusive T2094. We spent a lot of time tracking this bug down, sending a fix, getting a report it's not fixed and then starting the entire process all over again. We have not been able to reproduce it for about a week now. We're not entirely convinced it's fixed, simply harder to reproduce. This means that if it's not fixed, it will occur less, but will be far harder to track down. If you come across this issue in the latest pre-build (or when we release), please save the game and send the logstarmade.0.log in a reply to https://phab.starma.de/T2094 immediately. Logfiles are located directly in the StarMade/logs folder, for Steam users, this should be here: SteamsteamappscommonStarMadeStarMadelogslogstarmade.0.log NOTE: If you restart the game, the logfile with the relevant details on the bug, will be moved down the list. For example, restarting the game once, will move the log files to logstarmade.1.log . To learn more about how to test T2094 exclusively, go here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/244770/announcements/detail/230089879495604396

Release and news post cycle documentation

As mentioned in previous news posts, we're currently changing our release cycle. We're still working out how we'll go about a few things, but most of the procedures have been set in stone. We've created a document detailing how we deal with release cycles here: https://starmadedock.net/threads/starmade-release-cycle-news-posts.28895/

Power proposal progress

After drawing and writing up countless pages of concepts and design documents, as well as daily discussions, we are very close to announcing our new power proposal. We agree with a lot of the constructive criticisms the last one got and we started fresh in a very systematic and analytic way. We are currently writing up the final document meant for public release. Stay tuned for that. Thanks for playing StarMade, ~ The Schine Team

[ 2017-04-23 11:45:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

StarMade
Schine, GmbH

Developer

Schine, GmbH

Publisher

2014-12-04

Release

Action Indie Strategy RPG Adventure Simulation Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop EA

Key Features:

Procedurally generated infinite universe, with quadrillions of galaxies - The universe is massive. It'd take approximately 10,000 years to cross from one end to the other! Singleplayer and Multiplayer worlds can be heavily customised with our extensive config options.
Developed for scalability- We have a broad range of graphical and performance options that cater to our low-end users as well as those with heavy rigs and servers.
Advanced Build Tools - Powerful and easy to use building tools, quickly design awesome ships, stations and bases. Including functions: Copy & paste, undo, redo, replace, symmetry modes, shape assistance systems (spheres, cycles, torus and more) and rotation of templates.
Modular Weapon Systems - Combine weapon systems for countless configurations of weapons. From sniper beams to swarm missiles.
Comprehensive Rail & Logic Systems - Use the rail system to build moving parts. You can do anything from simple elevators, sliding or rotating doors, to complex cranes.

Tinker with our logic systems to control any system in the game, be it weapons, lights, rails, or explosives. Logic covers all basic gate types for convenient use (AND, OR, NOT, DELAY, Flip-Flop), allows in flight control and wireless connections between entities. You can use it for simple things like timers, switches, buttons. Or, build complex systems like working clocks and even a real CPU.
Community multiplayer (dedicated servers) - Play with others in our community hosted servers. Our configs allow administrators to customise core game mechanics for a tailored experience. Most settings can be tweaked to squeeze the best performance out of hardware.
Platform independent (Windows, Linux, Mac) - StarMade is completely platform independent. We support the three most widely used operating systems.
Free to play in alpha - We offer the full game free to play while in alpha development. Play our game through this period for free while in return we receive invaluable feedback and bug reports.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 14.04 - 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i3 (2nd Generation and above) | AMD FX 6xxx or equivalentMemory: 4 GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260. 275. 280. 460 SE. 550 Ti | AMD Radeon HD 4870. 5770. 4890. 5830. 6770. 6790 or equivalent with OpenGL 2.1Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: 2GB of memory must be available for StarMade. Lower specs may work by modifying graphics and other performance options. Try out our demo to get an indication for your system. System components such as Integrated Graphics cards may not be supported. Requirements may change in further updates.
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 15.04 - 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core @ 3.5 GHz or equivalentMemory: 8 GB RAM
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 560. 650 Ti. 750 | AMD Radeon HD 5850. 6870. 7790 (or equivalent)Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space

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