More usability and polish updates
[ 2021-04-11 07:01:40 CET ] [ Original post ]
I have been working of a development branch but now we are stable I am merging to stable. Here are some of the new features to look forward to:
- Tooltips on most buttons. Should help explain the interface to newcomers.
- New scoring system. Your score is now the worst test result and you need a score of more than 0 to pass. Makes accuracy less important than functionality.
- Custom elements. You can customize a sub-design to suit its use without having to change your original.
- Copy and paste of selected elements. Allows you to copy parts or even entire designs between levels.
- Element reflections. You can flip elements so their ports are have more convenient positions.
- Selection rotate. You can rotate groups of elements to reposition them in your design.
- Confirmation when overwriting or deleting saves.
- MacOS 10.14 and Debian stable compatibility. I moved the compile jobs to older VMs so we maintain compatibility for older OSs.
- Score autosubmit to server. Will keep your designs updated on the server to your latest best version.
- Hints! You can get a hint if you are stuck on a level. Less fun, but it can get you over a mental block.
- Even more levels! We are up to 28 now.
ComPressure
Charlie Brej
Charlie Brej
Mid 2021
Strategy Simulation Singleplayer EA
Game News Posts 8
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
Very Positive
(59 reviews)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1528120
Linux Only [21.79 M]
Design increasingly complex computation units powered by high pressure steam. Each unit has four ports with a desired function. There are only three base components. The steam generator and the switch and pipes to connect them. Using these, the game guides you through creating increasingly complex composite components. Each solved challenge yields another useful element that can be used in future designs. Poor solutions in previous stages make poor components to use further on, so you will end up coming back to old designs, tuning and optimising them.
It all starts with pipes. Left click to start a pipe and click each time to extend it in the direction of the mouse pointer. Right click to end.
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When placing more pipes, they can either cross, or join existing pipes. To join, extend the pipe in the direction of an existing pipe.
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To delete, press or hold right mouse button.
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In the edit menu (one with the spanner) you can select to place a steam inlet. It is also available by pressing Tab twice. There are buttons to rotate the direction before placing, but you can also use Q and E on the keyboard. Then place with the left mouse button.
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The numbers appearing on the pipe connections show the current pressure, from 100 when connected to a steam inlet, to 0 at any uncapped pipe end.
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The last component is the valve. If the pressure on the + side of the valve is higher than on the - side, the valve becomes open and lets steam pass through the valve. If the + and - sides are at the same pressure, of the - side is higher, then the valve is closed and does not allow steam through.
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The design is continually examined with a series of tests. If the output is within 1% of the test target, a score is given depending on how accurate the output is. This ranges from 100 for spot on to 0 when 1% off. An average score of 50 unlocks the next level. To focus on a specific test, click the test to enter "play one" mode which repeats one test.
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Each completed design can be used as a component in future designs.
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The Game
The following is a quick walkthrough the game dynamics.It all starts with pipes. Left click to start a pipe and click each time to extend it in the direction of the mouse pointer. Right click to end.
When placing more pipes, they can either cross, or join existing pipes. To join, extend the pipe in the direction of an existing pipe.
To delete, press or hold right mouse button.
In the edit menu (one with the spanner) you can select to place a steam inlet. It is also available by pressing Tab twice. There are buttons to rotate the direction before placing, but you can also use Q and E on the keyboard. Then place with the left mouse button.
The numbers appearing on the pipe connections show the current pressure, from 100 when connected to a steam inlet, to 0 at any uncapped pipe end.
The last component is the valve. If the pressure on the + side of the valve is higher than on the - side, the valve becomes open and lets steam pass through the valve. If the + and - sides are at the same pressure, of the - side is higher, then the valve is closed and does not allow steam through.
The design is continually examined with a series of tests. If the output is within 1% of the test target, a score is given depending on how accurate the output is. This ranges from 100 for spot on to 0 when 1% off. An average score of 50 unlocks the next level. To focus on a specific test, click the test to enter "play one" mode which repeats one test.
Each completed design can be used as a component in future designs.
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