Contraption Maker Update History · SteamPeaks

Contraption Maker Update History · SteamPeaks

Time (UTC)SourceWhat changedAddedEditedRemovedReference

16 Sep 2024

15:03:44NewsHigh Res Monitor Fixes (and a few other things)———15710007

Game update · published 16 Sep 2024, 15:03:44 UTC

High Res Monitor Fixes (and a few other things)

I've made fixes to the code to automatically adjust the size of many of the windows, icons, panels, and text on higher resolution monitors. Should be easy to read/play now on all monitor resolutions. Added a new part (Ultra Marble) and also a new state to the Egg part. Found what could have caused a crash deep down in the code of one of the libraries CM is using. Fixed it. Fixed "Snow Computati…

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7 Aug 2024

14:29:19NewsGUI Improvements (Build 1.4.31)———15282585

Game update · published 7 Aug 2024, 14:29:19 UTC

GUI Improvements (Build 1.4.31)

This new build has quite a few minor GUI improvements: · When open a puzzle pack ("Easy Does It", "Piece of Cake", etc.) it'll take you to the first unsolved puzzle in the pack. · Level numbers are now shown along with the puzzle names. · Once completely solving all the puzzles in a pack it'll let you know instead of just moving on to the next puzzle pack. · Added a Locked button that'll toggle…

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27 Jul 2024

21:01:51NewsA Few Number Blocks Fixes———Game update

Game update · published 27 Jul 2024, 21:01:51 UTC

A Few Number Blocks Fixes

This is just a quick hotfix which address a couple of small problems with the puzzles and descriptions of the goals. Also fixed a bug where '9' key was being treated like the '8' key in mods.

23 Jul 2024

22:51:55NewsNumber Blocks Release———Major update

Major update · published 23 Jul 2024, 22:51:55 UTC

Number Blocks Release

The New Parts I just released an update (build 1.4.29) that contains the Number Blocks type parts. They all interact with the current Contraption Maker parts. Here they are: · Number Blocks -- built in 0 through 100 -- they can go higher/negative using the other parts below · Fractional Blocks · Arithmetic Machine · Evaluator Outlet · Equation Outlet · Number Line Outlet How they Work New Puzzl…

8 May 2024

22:11:17NewsWorking on New Set of Parts———Community

Community · published 8 May 2024, 22:11:17 UTC

Working on New Set of Parts

This is just a quick update that I'm working on puzzles for the new batch of parts. Aiming to release these in the first half of June. Here are some of the new parts that'll be in this update:

26 Apr 2024

18:45:17NewsStorms and Numbers———Community

Community · published 26 Apr 2024, 18:45:17 UTC

Storms and Numbers

This is just a short announcement of some new parts that I'm working on. Plan on releasing the new parts along with a group of puzzles at the start of June. Also dealing with some weather today. Looks like we'll have tornado watch or warning in next couple of days. I'm in Cherokee County.

12 Apr 2024

17:54:29NewsGravity Bomb GUI Update———14027950

In-game event · published 12 Apr 2024, 17:54:29 UTC

Gravity Bomb GUI Update

Just added improvements to the Gravity Bomb and Gravity Bomblet GUIs. Made it easier to select the default directions and also to reset gravity to the default amount. Also has a bug fix where there were times when parts that had hit the Gravity Bomblet wouldn't later be affected when the Gravity Bomb was hit.

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2 Apr 2024

23:22:30NewsNew Build - Gravity Bomb and Bomblet———In-game event

In-game event · published 2 Apr 2024, 23:22:30 UTC

New Build - Gravity Bomb and Bomblet

Well, I got the new build done. In addition to the new Gravity Bomb part that adjusts gravity for the whole level, from a suggestion here on the forums, I added another the Gravity Bomblet that adjusts gravity only for the part that hits it. Gravity Bomb - When hit it'll change the gravity of the whole level. Gravity Bomblet - Only changes the gravity of the part that hit it. The direction and…

29 Feb 2024

20:29:12NewsGravity Bomb———Community

Community · published 29 Feb 2024, 20:29:12 UTC

Gravity Bomb

Just a quick update that I've been busy here on various things including this new part. When hit by another part the Gravity Bomb will change the direction of gravity on a contraption. Should make for some interesting contraptions and puzzles. You'll be able to set both the direction and the amount of gravity. I may stream myself working on finishing it in the next week or two.

24 Jan 2024

23:46:22NewsBuild 1.4.25: Remote Play Together and Puzzle adjustments———13264995

Game update · published 24 Jan 2024, 23:46:22 UTC

Build 1.4.25: Remote Play Together and Puzzle adjustments

I've activated Remote Play Together - lets the mouse be shared which can be very helpful in solving the puzzles. Made changes to Incredible Puzzles Pack: · Puzzles #39 - Trap Waldo the Cat · Puzzles #115 - Hole in the Floor Changes to puzzles were just to block off simple solutions.

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17 Jan 2024

21:25:51NewsBuild 1.4.23: Puzzle Adjustments———13199104

Game update · published 17 Jan 2024, 21:25:51 UTC

Build 1.4.23: Puzzle Adjustments

Made a few minor change to 3 puzzles in the Incredible Puzzles Pack: 65, 96, and 115

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12 Jan 2024

02:48:34NewsBuild 1.4.21———13152284

Game update · published 12 Jan 2024, 02:48:34 UTC

Build 1.4.21

You can now see the solutions of community puzzles if you have already solved them. · Made adjustments to Incredible Puzzles Pack puzzles: 39, 42, 47, 61, 65, 77, 78, 82, 89, 96, 98, 107, 115, 123, 138, 139, 144, 148, 149, and 159.

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9 Jan 2024

23:25:41NewsProfiles, Solutions, and Puzzles (Build 1.4.20)———In-game event

In-game event · published 9 Jan 2024, 23:25:41 UTC

Profiles, Solutions, and Puzzles (Build 1.4.20)

Profiles I added a requested feature - profiles that will track solved puzzles for different users. This can be found on the setting dialog. Official Solution Once you have solved one of the official puzzles a little yellow goal button will show up if you ever go back to play the same puzzle. Clicking on the button will show you the official solution. Puzzle Adjustments I've made a few adjustme…

23:18:42NewsBuild 1.4.20———13130480

2 Jan 2024

18:22:00NewsUpdate Notes for January 2nd———13078121

Game update · published 2 Jan 2024, 18:22:00 UTC

Update Notes for January 2nd

Added checkbox to settings so that the default of part snap-to-grid can be set to off or on. Holding shift key while moving a part will do the opposite of the default setting. · Fixed the record button overlapping another button on the play screen. · Gave the "Two Pumpkins..." puzzle a more complete goal description. · Adjusted a couple of the Incredible Puzzles Pack puzzles.

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28 Dec 2023

16:13:54NewsIncredible Puzzles Pack Releases———Community

Community · published 28 Dec 2023, 16:13:54 UTC

Incredible Puzzles Pack Releases

The Incredible Puzzles Pack has 160 new puzzles that you can play now... All 160 New Puzzles

15:56:22NewsBuild 1.4.17: Added Support for Incredible Puzzles Pack DLC———13052734

Game update · published 28 Dec 2023, 15:56:22 UTC

Build 1.4.17: Added Support for Incredible Puzzles Pack DLC

Added needed changes for the new DLC. · Fixed a very rare crash bug connect to dragging multiple belts at the same time.

16 Dec 2023

18:12:07NewsIncredible Puzzles Pack———Announcement

Announcement · published 16 Dec 2023, 18:12:07 UTC

Incredible Puzzles Pack

Capsule Image Sketches These are the three different concept sketches for the capsule image used here on Steam. The artwork on the final concept should be completed sometime in the next week and will replace the current capsule. I went with the one with Toolman Tim and Waldo the cat. The version with Tim flying through the air makes me want to make a game called "The Adventures of Toolman Tim!"…

9 Dec 2023

22:36:42NewsBuild 1.4.15 (hot fix)———Game update

Game update · published 9 Dec 2023, 22:36:42 UTC

Build 1.4.15 (hot fix)

This is just a quick hot-fix from yesterday's update. · Fixed crash bug when duplicating Belts. · Changed locked color to Purple so it is easier for Red/Green color blind folks to see. · Also locked Conveyor Belts weren't being tinted color when locked. Here are all three of the fixes in action:

8 Dec 2023

16:37:00NewsBuild 1.4.14: New Hotkeys———In-game event

In-game event · published 8 Dec 2023, 16:37:00 UTC

Build 1.4.14: New Hotkeys

I've been working on finalizing the puzzles in the Incredible Puzzles Pack DLC that (hopefully) will be coming out in a couple of weeks. There are 160 new puzzles and to make it easier for me to check all the new puzzles, I added a couple of user-friendly additions. 'L' - Toggle Showing Locked Parts One of the new hotkeys is 'L' which will toggle showing all the locked parts with a red tint. Th…

28 Nov 2023

22:55:18NewsBuild 1.4.13: Gravity———In-game event

In-game event · published 28 Nov 2023, 22:55:18 UTC

Build 1.4.13: Gravity

Gravity Slider I added a new slider that allows you to set the amount of gravity in puzzles or contraptions. It can go from zero to four times the regular gravity. It can be accessed from the puzzle options button. Here is the gravity being set low: And here is the same contraption with the gravity set high: You can see the changes, like the candle not tipping over so easy and the heavier gravi…

22 Nov 2023

19:00:07NewsBuild 1.4.12: Making User Interface More Friendly———In-game event

In-game event · published 22 Nov 2023, 19:00:07 UTC

Build 1.4.12: Making User Interface More Friendly

So our return to Oklahoma has been delayed (details at the end of this post) - so I tackled a few more requested features for Contraption Maker. What's New · Added a "Pause" and "Single Step" mode. Hit "P" to pause a running contraption/puzzle and "S" to advance a single step. Should make it easier for puzzle and contraption building to see exactly what is going on. · Added projection to see wh…

12 Nov 2023

22:08:38NewsBuild 1.4.11: Added a New Part & Bug Fixes———12684305

In-game event · published 12 Nov 2023, 22:08:38 UTC

Build 1.4.11: Added a New Part & Bug Fixes

There was a request for a more stable candle that won't tip over so easily. Here it is: Also: · Made it so the Bucket can be disposed of by the Part Disposal. · Fixed a crash bug when the Candle would hit a Sticky Wall. · Fixed a crash bug when Recycling Box is place between to Pinball Bumpers. · Put in some better physics update checks so they don't always have to happen. Slowly working my way…

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13 Oct 2023

17:40:13NewsProgress Report———Community

Community · published 13 Oct 2023, 17:40:13 UTC

Progress Report

I probably should label this short update a (lack of) Progress Report. Incredible Puzzle Pack There is a new puzzle pack on the way with 161 new puzzles based upon the original puzzles in The Incredible Machine. Wanted to get it out in September - may be out this month - will be out by Christmas at the latest. My son is working on it. I need to go through it very carefully and verify that every…

20 Aug 2023

01:44:01NewsCombined Announcement: Contraption Maker, Minigolf Blast and Sciatica———Community

Community · published 20 Aug 2023, 01:44:01 UTC

Combined Announcement: Contraption Maker, Minigolf Blast and Sciatica

Contraption Maker Been working with my son on a new puzzle pack that is close to done. It'll come out sometime is September. Work on Mighty Knights is going slow - painfully slow. I've seriously considered just releasing it as part of the full game instead of as a DLC, so everyone that has already bought Contraption Maker would get it for free, And then afterwards bumping up the price on Contra…

13 May 2023

18:04:22NewsPlayable Demo and Sports Fest———Esports

Esports · published 13 May 2023, 18:04:22 UTC

Playable Demo and Sports Fest

I just released a demo of the Minigolf Blast game that is coming out near the end of June. Played against my son in an online multiplayer game and it was a blast! It was a 9-hole course and in the race mode where you are trying to get into the cup in the quickest time. He crushed me... lol. · There is a now a playable demo of Minigolf Blast available. This is the first demo so while it is very…

4 Apr 2023

20:21:26NewsMighty Knights Unit Interactions———Community

Community · published 4 Apr 2023, 20:21:26 UTC

Mighty Knights Unit Interactions

This will be just a quick short update on how the battle interactions between the different Mighty Knight parts will play out. One initial idea was that each unit would have hearts representing their health and the sword icons representing how much damage they can do. It would play out like this: As the Grunt (warrior type) makes his way through the the enemy units his health drops until when h…

1 Apr 2023

21:26:23NewsMighty Knights Lineup———Community

Community · published 1 Apr 2023, 21:26:23 UTC

Mighty Knights Lineup

I'm currently working on the way the various Mighty Knights parts interact with each. Right now each part has health indicated by hearts, melee damage indicated by swords, and for the archer, the amount of damage caused by arrows. The values for these are a work-in-progress right now as I balance out how they work. Still not sure about how the Mage works and if he should be included or not. My…

16 Mar 2023

23:18:48NewsMighty Knights Update Report———Community

Community · published 16 Mar 2023, 23:18:48 UTC

Mighty Knights Update Report

Mighty Knights is a coming update to Contraption Maker which has Grunts, Diggers, Builders, and other characters that do battle with each other. Right now the goals for the puzzles can be complex or as simple as "Defeat the Enemy King" where you are strategically placing your available units to achieve victory. It also comes with a terrain editing tool that let's you quickly craft out a battlef…

14 Mar 2023

01:50:04NewsMighty Knights - Overview———Community

Community · published 14 Mar 2023, 01:50:04 UTC

Mighty Knights - Overview

Progress Well, progress is being made on getting Mighty Knights ready for release. Still quite a bit to be done and some design decisions still to be made. Over the next few weeks I'll post details on the various characters and their abilities. They currently are: · Archer · Builder · Digger · Mage · Grunt · King Start of Journey This is one of the initial character sketches from over 5 years a…