Hi folks! Finally the building update is available for the new version! It introduces almost 200 different materials and 27 different construction shapes.
Unlike the Java version, there is no longer a distinction between blocks and construction elements. Instead every block can now be freely rotated and resized, which gives a lot more freedom compared to the old version.
We've also created new building tools from scratch, introducing various new features. For example, the modular snapping is now very powerful and enables you to easily create rounded structures in no time. There is also a visual radial menu now which allows you to change various building settings without having to use console commands.
Compared to the Java version, you will now experience much smoother texture transitions between different materials and also significantly less flickering on overlapping elements.
Unfortunately the crafting part is not fully implemented yet, so we've set up a temporary material selection at the workbench. The same material selection also shows up if you use the "item" command: Typing "item block" into console brings up the texture selection. Alternatively you can also just type "item construction" to bring up a shape selection as well.
We appreciate any feedback regarding the new building tools. We've implemented them in a modular way, so we can modify them quite easily if necessary. If you find any issues with the building tools or if you have any suggestions about them, please don't hesitate to let us know!
Apart from the building part, this update also introduces a few other changes and additions. Rain now produces proper puddles on terrain, and we've also added reflections for puddles and smooth construction materials (like metal or marble). We've also improved lots of sounds, implemented the "misc" settings menu (giving you access to various game options), changed the way how grass is generated, and if you prefer using a high FOV or if you play on an ultra-wide screen, you can now enable "panini projection" to reduce screen distortions. Find the full changelog below!
It's now our intention to add multiplayer and blueprints. We've already implemented large parts of the multiplayer, so the next update will be available a lot faster. Stay tuned!
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Changelog 2021-04-29 (0.2):
- Update to Unity 2021.1
- Added 27 different construction elements (block shapes)
- Added 198 different textures
- New building tool for construction elements:
- New modular snapping (automatic and manual mode)
- Ability to place multiple elements in a row (1-3 directions)
- Ability to change texture scale
- Upper surface can be modified independently
- Ability resize elements proportional
- Ability to apply size of an existing world element to current element
- New radial menu to change parameters without commands
Hotfix 2021-05-03 (0.2.0.1):
- Pivots for remaining construction elements (rounded block, corner elements etc) are now available
- New block shape: Half cone
- Fly mode no-clip setting is now accessible in the misc settings
- Added frame limiter setting (see graphics settings)
- Added "findbase" console command
- Manual positioning now stays active after changing the item (need feedback)
- Added additional preset slot to building radial menu
- Increased default duration of a day from 42 to 60 minutes
- Changed tiling for some wood textures
- It now takes 2 hits to destroy blocks in creative mode
- Fixed wrong rotation if modular snapping is active
- Fixed texture issue on rounded block
- Fixed texture on slope getting stretched on certain rotations
- Editing surface offset of rounded block no longer breaks the mesh
- Fixed missing tooltips and drag&drop items after returning to the main menu
- Fixed rotation not working right after enabling the manual positioning mode
- Changing block shape after splitting the stack no longer affects both stacks
- Fixed inventory sometimes being cleared for no reason
- Fixed reset button in settings not working correctly
- Fixed wrong door scale (thickness) after resizing it
- Fixed wrong wind intensity on snow effect