Starship Corporation news & patch notes

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/5ecbe9654af01c65ae49d52a7e270afaa3114b57.jpg This is a little update following up the DLC release - thank you very much for the bug reports. I have added the "Pipette" feature to improve ease and efficiency while building, and fixed some issues. Some facilties in the health category have changed slots recently, so I you have older ship classes that don't have a correct room list, I suggest opening them in ship design and overwriting the old file. The same applies if you get a skippable "mission7 missing" error. Version 3.0.9

Gameplay:

- added "Pipette" feature: Hold and click on an existing room to duplicate it. - added warning message for mining operation mission if essential equipment is missing. - raised the research cost for STAM technology

Bugfixes:

- fixed error message when bridge is removed - fixed error message when computer is removed - fixed erroneous room list in galaxy map (old ships might need to be updated) - fixed roadwork/mining functionality in galaxy map - fixed deck number display for Dromeas, Monadyr and Visala

The new DLC for Starship Corporation is available now! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/67e620611d395c0c90b65426a94e0f18161ce10a.jpg The new Cruise Ships DLC adds countless hours of gameplay by allowing players to dabble in space tourism. Become the next intergalactic Richard Branson and expand your business to cater established cruise lines or start your own. Design luxurious vessels for guests looking for the ultimate space vacation, against the backdrop of some of the universe’s most beautiful spaceports! Whether building a small ferry, a super-yacht or a luxury liner – you will need to find the right balance, choosing from 9 different new fuselages. The range of new rooms included in this new content, is not only necessary to house passengers in different classes aboard your cruise ships, but also to entertain them in many different ways: movie theatres, restaurants, casinos, gyms, pools, bars, restrooms and laundry rooms not only influence the happiness of your guests, but can also produce good profit. You will also need the help of a new crew type (steward) to maintain the recreational facilities for optimal efficiency in order to keep you customers happy. Will you become the next intergalactic Richard Branson? Buy the DLC now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/926590/Starship_Corporation_Cruise_Ships/

DLC? Yep, we have a DLC for Starship Corporation coming your way! You won’t have to hold your breath for long as it will be launched tomorrow! (October 10) https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/67e620611d395c0c90b65426a94e0f18161ce10a.jpg The new Cruise Ships DLC adds countless hours of gameplay by allowing players to dabble in space tourism. Become the next intergalactic Richard Branson and expand your business to cater established cruise lines or start your own. Design luxurious vessels for guests looking for the ultimate space vacation, against the backdrop of some of the universe’s most beautiful spaceports! Whether building a small ferry, a super-yacht or a luxury liner – you will need to find the right balance, choosing from 9 different new fuselages. The range of new rooms included in this new content, is not only necessary to house passengers in different classes aboard your cruise ships, but also to entertain them in many different ways: movie theatres, restaurants, casinos, gyms, pools, bars, restrooms and laundry rooms not only influence the happiness of your guests, but can also produce good profit. You will also need the help of a new crew type (steward) to maintain the recreational facilities for optimal efficiency in order to keep you customers happy. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/1137099/13f31ab8cd55a9d612af7fdb2946c700f3120650.jpg

Key Features

• 9 new fuselages, from small ferry to large cruise ships • 12 new contracts from cruise line companies • 16 new recreational facilities • New crew type: Steward • New Crew Management Mission: Cruise Ship Operation Think you'll find your true calling among space tourism? Wishlist the DLC now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/926590/Starship_Corporation_Cruise_Ships/

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/219c6551dbcec28e2ddacbaa7985dac3d46e87e5.jpg Hi everyone, Thank you, again, for all of your feedback and reports. We're continuing to support the game and we're happy to announce that version 2.7.8 is now available. This update includes numerous fixes and improvements, such as allowing you to move message windows around the screen, as well as pathfinding improvements. Check out the full changelog, below: • Brighter red text in galaxy map, which improves readability • Message windows are movable throughout the screen • Fixed an error when starting a new sandbox game from the tutorial • Fixed a language reset error • Fixed some English grammar issues • Fixed "research vessel" requirements • Fixed "transport vessel" requirements • Fixed negative values for crew when removing rooms • Fixed an error with malfunctions when loading a new ship • Fixed an elevator path-finding issue Cheers! KevWatch

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/219c6551dbcec28e2ddacbaa7985dac3d46e87e5.jpg Hello everyone, Thank you for all your feedback and reports. We are working hard to bring you new patches and improve the game post release. To kick this off, we have just released version 2.7.4, this version brings a number of fixes and quality of life improvements. One of these is a new colour coding scheme for the contracts, which should help you identify the type of contracts much quicker. A full list can be found below. - Surtur

• fixed: missing check for technology level of armory
• fixed: rallypoint error in crew management
• fixed: selection of units after changing from ship design to crew management
• fixed: message window minimized at mission start
• added warning message when changing from ship design to another department
• fixed: luk_milL error
• fixed: missing sprite error for units
• fixed: another letter gets added when pressing a arrow key in the text box
• fixed some typos
• fixed overlapping text in russian version, topmenu dropdown and message window
• added color coding and additional icon to distinguish between contract types
• fixed error when "editing blueprint" on ships with 4 decks
• fixed armory requirement for "Troop Transport"
• fixed budget for "Automated Tanker"
• added missing russian tutorial text

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/219c6551dbcec28e2ddacbaa7985dac3d46e87e5.jpg Publisher Iceberg Interactive, well known for their comprehensive library of 4X Strategy titles, is today proudly releasing their first ‘4D’ title – Starship Corporation, developed by Coronado Games, where players are able to Develop, Design, Deal and Deliver their very own intergalactic Starships! Starship Corporation is a complex and in-depth starship-builder simulation game, in which players must design, assemble and test spaceships, in a bid to build a supreme Galactic mega-corporation. Gain your reputation by engineering and selling your own spacecraft, testing them to the limit in RTS simulated emergency and combat situations. A new ‘Features’ trailer has been released which can be seen through YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyy9AJIa0vk Starship Corporation‘s full release adds a campaign mode with 99 different business contracts and two different endings based the player’s business relationships, as well as a ship database and two new rooms. Additionally, Russian language support is now available, as well as improved loading/saving times, Steam achievements, and bug and performance fixes.

Key Features:

• Campaign mode with 99 different contracts and two different endings, based on your business dealings.
• Sandbox Mode with access to all known human settlements in the galaxy, business opportunities for your ships in areas like transport, mining, route-maintenance, security, military and research and racing.
• 177 unlockable rooms and facilities for ship design.
• 22 unlockable fuselages.
• 24 Missions for standard operation, emergencies and hostile encounters to test your ship in Crew Management.

“The development process of Starship Corporation was a long journey that the team at Coronado Games has embraced all along, to deliver what we feel is a unique spaceship business simulation and management game. We are very proud to see how the game has evolved and are very thankful for the players who have been logging in countless hours during the early access to master the intricacy of the gameplay and provide precious feedback”, says David Murent, lead developer at Coronado Games.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/9617c9cd8969b7cec1afe8ac7987619663c22605.jpg Hello everyone, While the official release is still a couple of hours away, we decided to give you access to the update a little early. This updates brings the game up to the release version, adding the new campaign mode, Russian language support, new contracts as well as many, tweaks, changes and fixes. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Early Access program, and who provided valuable feedback throughout development. We could not have done it without your support. We also hope that you will continue to share your thoughts, because while we are releasing the game in full today, this does not mean that we will drop support. We will continue to provide updates and patches along the way, so keep that feedback coming. And now, enjoy the game! - Surtur Changelog:

Features:
• added campaign
• added ship database interface
• added russian language support
• added steam achievements
• added function key for finances
• added 1 degree maneuverability for every main engine
• added reputation dropdown
• updated game manual Balances:
• adapted crew count for several contracts
• changed election cycle length
• added SKIP button for crew management tutorial
• HEP requirement/combat success dependent on combat zone size
• fixed and reduced boarding events
• added ship delivery deadline
• changed payment for some contracts|
• changed rating requirements for some contracts
• added pirate hunting contracts
• changed projectile weapon damage on enemy ship
• fixed long range cannon damage
• reduced minefield mission time to 5 minutes Fixes:
• ending screen for success/failure of sandbox game and campaign|
• fixed CYO maintenance in rooms
• improved ship file loading/saving time
• added/changed voice for tutorials
• fixed error for shipyard activity in the galaxy map
• fixed errors for campaign conversations
• fixed combat zone error for ship activity
• fixed room sealed error
• fixed wrong fuselage cost
• fixed Llebre and Hiuz preview sprites
• fixed messages overlaying the main menu
• fixed error disbanding shipyards
• fixed error when not enough outer hatches in crew management
• fixed unlocking of rooms after return from technology interface
• fixed grid numbers in crew management
• fixed errors with electrical malfunctions
• fixed number format
• fixed malfunctions in “Tech Drill”
• fixed typos in campaign messages
• increased size of “rules of engagement” buttons
• fixed tutorial voice starting correctly
• fixed arrow positioning in tutorial
• corrected some routework zones
• fixed: core shield taking damage
• fixed: ship destroyed on collision event
• fixed sound volume of ON/OFF button
• fixed mining laser functionality with asteroids
• fixed missing sprites for some unit types
• fixed computer revolt winning condition (CYO only)
• fixed mutiny mission error (if no lifesupport present)
• fixed military boarding unit sprites
• fixed CYOs not welding
• fixed enemy units getting stuck in lift
• fixed boarding vessel direction on deck 3
• fixed crew count after auto-resolve
• fixed missile sounds
• changed first start music sound level
• fixed: stairs not connecting to power
• fixed error when using undo after deleting deck connections
• removed misplaced trade routes
• removed “wrap around” in tutorial overview
• fixed tutorial numbering in main menu
• fixed: zones in galaxy map overlapping other menu items
• fixed: ships moving after quarter ended
• fixed: not enough space for text in keymapping
• removed empty categories in build menu and research interface
• removed empty categories in message panel
• fixed action menu text transparency
• removed obsolete missions from auto-resolve mission list
• fixed: auto-resolve window overlaying the main menu
• fixed: access error for deck connections

LAUNCH TRAILER SHOWS OFF NEW CAMPAIGN MODE

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/9617c9cd8969b7cec1afe8ac7987619663c22605.jpg Publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Coronado Games announce that their spaceship-building game Starship Corporation is releasing out of Steam’s Early Access Program on May 3, 2018. Having spent 2 years in Early Access Starship Corporation has seen massive improvements. The game has been shaped extensively with help from the community, from their feedback and constructive criticism, for which the Developer has expressed their gratitude. During Early Access, cybernetic organisms were introduced, as were mining and military features. The galaxy map was also redesigned to its current state. A trailer emphasizing the updated graphics as well as the full feature set can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HccKWgmpdEs Starship Corporation's launch update will add a campaign mode with 99 different business contracts and two different endings based the player’s business relationships, as well as a ship database and two new rooms. Additionally, Russian language support will be added at launch, as well as improved loading/saving times, Steam achievements, and bug and performance fixes.

http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/a34877d403fafeb3a6e86630540ea6c267b8a3fe.jpg We are happy to tell you today that a new update is now available for Starship Corporation. This update makes major changes to the ship designer, and brings further improvements and optimization. The Power Update removes the fuel, cooling, power and other grids and replaces them with a clever new system. You now are able to select one of 3 grid numbers to connect rooms to specific power generators. This offers interesting choices for advanced players to group together different ship systems (shields, engines, life support, etc.) or connect the most important modules to emergency generators. Not only does this allow for more meaningful choices, it also allows for better optimization. For a full breakdown of the update, check the video below. https://youtu.be/3qmfSJbPXyQ Changelog Gameplay:

• removed grid system for power, cooling, fuel air and water for better performance
• added automatic connection between supplier and room on the same deck or between deck connections
• added grid number selection for power (to be able to create separate circuits)
• improved ship requirement message system for better performance
• added "Edit Blueprint" button for selected ships in map
• added mining vessel "Mary Celeste" at game start

Bugfixes:

• fixed building wrong ships or contracts
• fixed accidental removal of "own ship" building option
• added character check for text fields
• fixed department switch problem
• fixed the performance issue in financial overview
• changed 'Auto Explorer' contract values
• changed incorrect requirements for 'Missile Cruiser'
• fixed update after placing/deleting armor plates
• fixed issues with fuselages 'Hiuz-5' and 'Katyr'
• waterconnection variable error fixes
• fixed start budget issue
• error when pressing load button without selection
• error after cancelling sandbox creation

http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/a34877d403fafeb3a6e86630540ea6c267b8a3fe.jpg We are happy to tell you today that a new update is now available for Starship Corporation. This update makes major changes to the ship designer, and brings further improvements and optimization. The Power Update removes the fuel, cooling, power and other grids and replaces them with a clever new system. You now are able to select one of 3 grid numbers to connect rooms to specific power generators. This offers interesting choices for advanced players to group together different ship systems (shields, engines, life support, etc.) or connect the most important modules to emergency generators. Not only does this allow for more meaningful choices, it also allows for better optimization. For a full breakdown of the update, check the video below. https://youtu.be/3qmfSJbPXyQ Changelog Gameplay:

• removed grid system for power, cooling, fuel air and water for better performance
• added automatic connection between supplier and room on the same deck or between deck connections
• added grid number selection for power (to be able to create separate circuits)
• improved ship requirement message system for better performance
• added "Edit Blueprint" button for selected ships in map
• added mining vessel "Mary Celeste" at game start

Bugfixes:

• fixed building wrong ships or contracts
• fixed accidental removal of "own ship" building option
• added character check for text fields
• fixed department switch problem
• fixed the performance issue in financial overview
• changed 'Auto Explorer' contract values
• changed incorrect requirements for 'Missile Cruiser'
• fixed update after placing/deleting armor plates
• fixed issues with fuselages 'Hiuz-5' and 'Katyr'
• waterconnection variable error fixes
• fixed start budget issue
• error when pressing load button without selection
• error after cancelling sandbox creation

Thank you for the feedback about the new branch! I understand the sentiments of some players who really like the complexity of the game - so I rediscovered and improved an old feature, that was removed very early during development: http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/a34877d403fafeb3a6e86630540ea6c267b8a3fe.jpg You now are able to select one of 3 grid numbers to connect rooms to specific power generators. This offers interesting choices for advanced players to group together different ship systems (shields, engines, lifesupport, etc.) or connect the most important modules to emergency generators. Hope you like it! Unlock the new branch by tying betterwithoutgrid in betas.

Version 1.8.0:

Gameplay: - added grid number selection for power grid Bugfixes: - changed 'Auto Explorer' contract values - changed incorrect requirements for 'Missile Cruiser' - fixed update after placing/deleting armor plates - fixed issues with fuselages 'Hiuz-5' and 'Katyr'

Thank you for the feedback about the new branch! I understand the sentiments of some players who really like the complexity of the game - so I rediscovered and improved an old feature, that was removed very early during development: http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/a34877d403fafeb3a6e86630540ea6c267b8a3fe.jpg You now are able to select one of 3 grid numbers to connect rooms to specific power generators. This offers interesting choices for advanced players to group together different ship systems (shields, engines, lifesupport, etc.) or connect the most important modules to emergency generators. Hope you like it! Unlock the new branch by tying betterwithoutgrid in betas.

Version 1.8.0:

Gameplay: - added grid number selection for power grid Bugfixes: - changed 'Auto Explorer' contract values - changed incorrect requirements for 'Missile Cruiser' - fixed update after placing/deleting armor plates - fixed issues with fuselages 'Hiuz-5' and 'Katyr'

Version 1.7.9 (separate branch)

It took me a while to accept it, but I now I finally took a very good suggestion from the forum to heart and modified the game to radically improve it's performance and gameplay. It took out the "feature" of drawing connections for power, cooling, fuel, air and water - so that now you only have to place generators on the same deck as another room to supply it, or build deck connections to supply other decks. I had a lot of plans to make the power lines, cooling, fuel, air and water tubes a more significant gameplay element - but there was simply not enough time to do all of that, while at the same time the system was dragging down performance on bigger ships. I kind of got used to drawing the power lines and I think it looks nice - but ultimately I think it is a much better (and certainly smoother) game without it. I am open to hear your experiences with it this version. Do you like it or want to keep the grid system? Please try out the new version in the separate branch and give me feedback here. If you are new to the game, I do not recommend it, because the tutorial is not updated yet. To test the new branch enter betterwithoutgrid in betas.

Version 1.7.9 (separate branch)

It took me a while to accept it, but I now I finally took a very good suggestion from the forum to heart and modified the game to radically improve it's performance and gameplay. It took out the "feature" of drawing connections for power, cooling, fuel, air and water - so that now you only have to place generators on the same deck as another room to supply it, or build deck connections to supply other decks. I had a lot of plans to make the power lines, cooling, fuel, air and water tubes a more significant gameplay element - but there was simply not enough time to do all of that, while at the same time the system was dragging down performance on bigger ships. I kind of got used to drawing the power lines and I think it looks nice - but ultimately I think it is a much better (and certainly smoother) game without it. I am open to hear your experiences with it this version. Do you like it or want to keep the grid system? Please try out the new version in the separate branch and give me feedback here. If you are new to the game, I do not recommend it, because the tutorial is not updated yet. To test the new branch enter betterwithoutgrid in betas.

Thanks to some quality feedback I was able to adress some issues with the artificial humans right away:

Version 1.7.8:

Bugfixes: - yellow and red alert autoresolve values for cyo crew have been improved - Cyos can now reload weapons and mining lasers - Cyos can sterilize rooms (infestation mission) - room placement outside the hull has been removed - requirements for all automated contracts have been updated - general tweak of autoresolve values Happy Holidays!

Thanks to some quality feedback I was able to adress some issues with the artificial humans right away:

Version 1.7.8:

Bugfixes: - yellow and red alert autoresolve values for cyo crew have been improved - Cyos can now reload weapons and mining lasers - Cyos can sterilize rooms (infestation mission) - room placement outside the hull has been removed - requirements for all automated contracts have been updated - general tweak of autoresolve values Happy Holidays!

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/8c6f6d4ddab447a49a34e63f9e82a928589c92f9.jpg Hey everyone, We are happy to be able to say that the Artificial Human update is finally out! In addition to the usual bugfixes and balances, Starship Corporation now features an additional type of crew member: Artificial Humans, also called Cybernetic Organisms (CyO). CyO do not require air, water, food, healthcare or life support, they can replace any profession and are tough built. If they are damaged, all the need to do is to return to their pod. Crew Management has now an additional mission, to prepare the ship to handle malfunctioning CyOs. Decide for yourself if you want to strengthen your crew by adding an artificial human, or if you want to get rid of human error completely. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/283661e631973f6c19793c87e1a852d5a0606a1c.jpg The market will feature 10 additional contracts for completely automated ships, and they current 60 contracts in all different areas of space travel can be approached in a new way. We also prepared a little video, explaining the new features: https://youtu.be/8XhXw_9gjiE The full changelog can be found below. Gameplay:

• added Cyo Chambers (Ship Design, Research)
• added Cyo Units (Crew Management)
• added new ERS mission "Cyo Malfunction"
• added additional contracts (Galaxy Map):
• Automated Explorer
• Automated Routeworker
• Automated Cargoship
• Automated Border Patrol
• Automated Tanker
• Automated Service Craft
• Auto Builder
• Robot-Racer
• Automated Mining Vessel
• Auto-Assassin
• tax cuts are based on contribution level
• research budget is set to 0 when category is complete
• changed LRM Scout vessel objectives

Bugfixes:

• improved performance in ship design
• fixed off_counter error
• fixed room access error for deck connections
• fixed missing captain sprite
• fixed LRM Scout vessel requirements
• fixed Kartikeya fuselage grid
• fixed: check if fuselage is researched
• fixed: not all save files are listed
• file deletion confirmation for ship files

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/8c6f6d4ddab447a49a34e63f9e82a928589c92f9.jpg Hey everyone, We are happy to be able to say that the Artificial Human update is finally out! In addition to the usual bugfixes and balances, Starship Corporation now features an additional type of crew member: Artificial Humans, also called Cybernetic Organisms (CyO). CyO do not require air, water, food, healthcare or life support, they can replace any profession and are tough built. If they are damaged, all the need to do is to return to their pod. Crew Management has now an additional mission, to prepare the ship to handle malfunctioning CyOs. Decide for yourself if you want to strengthen your crew by adding an artificial human, or if you want to get rid of human error completely. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/283661e631973f6c19793c87e1a852d5a0606a1c.jpg The market will feature 10 additional contracts for completely automated ships, and they current 60 contracts in all different areas of space travel can be approached in a new way. We also prepared a little video, explaining the new features: https://youtu.be/8XhXw_9gjiE The full changelog can be found below. Gameplay:

• added Cyo Chambers (Ship Design, Research)
• added Cyo Units (Crew Management)
• added new ERS mission "Cyo Malfunction"
• added additional contracts (Galaxy Map):
• Automated Explorer
• Automated Routeworker
• Automated Cargoship
• Automated Border Patrol
• Automated Tanker
• Automated Service Craft
• Auto Builder
• Robot-Racer
• Automated Mining Vessel
• Auto-Assassin
• tax cuts are based on contribution level
• research budget is set to 0 when category is complete
• changed LRM Scout vessel objectives

Bugfixes:

• improved performance in ship design
• fixed off_counter error
• fixed room access error for deck connections
• fixed missing captain sprite
• fixed LRM Scout vessel requirements
• fixed Kartikeya fuselage grid
• fixed: check if fuselage is researched
• fixed: not all save files are listed
• file deletion confirmation for ship files

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/8c6f6d4ddab447a49a34e63f9e82a928589c92f9.jpg I am almost finished testing the next update! It is going to feature a new type of crew member - Artificial Humans, also called Cybernetic Organisms (CyO): They do not require air, water, food, healthcare or life support, they can replace any profession and are tough built. If they are damaged, all the need to do is to return to their pod. There will be new contracts in the market that require this unit, but also all current contracts can be re-imagined using this technology. The downside: Lots of research and construction cost, and "malfunctioning" cybernetic organisms are almost unstoppable - that's why an additional crew management mission will test the counter measures of your ship for this type of emergency. I can't wait to hear what you think about it!

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/8c6f6d4ddab447a49a34e63f9e82a928589c92f9.jpg I am almost finished testing the next update! It is going to feature a new type of crew member - Artificial Humans, also called Cybernetic Organisms (CyO): They do not require air, water, food, healthcare or life support, they can replace any profession and are tough built. If they are damaged, all the need to do is to return to their pod. There will be new contracts in the market that require this unit, but also all current contracts can be re-imagined using this technology. The downside: Lots of research and construction cost, and "malfunctioning" cybernetic organisms are almost unstoppable - that's why an additional crew management mission will test the counter measures of your ship for this type of emergency. I can't wait to hear what you think about it!

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/da2ac0d9944195d643546adab758bd3b7bd2f682.jpg I spent some time working on the system to save blueprints and classes. I am happy to report that the unbearable saving times for bigger ships significantly improved. I also removed the step to save classes as extra files - now a blueprint just turns into a class file when completed, and you can go into Ship Design and load classes directly to make modifications. Unfortunately the saved ratings for your established classes are not available any more - you need to run "Autoresolve" or play some missions again.

Gameplay Changes:

- streamlined file system (just one file instead of blueprint and class) - improved saving and loading time for ship files

Bugfixes:

- fixed exploit for routework contracts - fixed spr_tab_finances error - fixed end turn division by 0 error - fixed docking clamp M req for "Small Tanker" - screensize check removed (choose yourself)

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/da2ac0d9944195d643546adab758bd3b7bd2f682.jpg I spent some time working on the system to save blueprints and classes. I am happy to report that the unbearable saving times for bigger ships significantly improved. I also removed the step to save classes as extra files - now a blueprint just turns into a class file when completed, and you can go into Ship Design and load classes directly to make modifications. Unfortunately the saved ratings for your established classes are not available any more - you need to run "Autoresolve" or play some missions again.

Gameplay Changes:

- streamlined file system (just one file instead of blueprint and class) - improved saving and loading time for ship files

Bugfixes:

- fixed exploit for routework contracts - fixed spr_tab_finances error - fixed end turn division by 0 error - fixed docking clamp M req for "Small Tanker" - screensize check removed (choose yourself)

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/024d74c2ad196b9af30d64f5cba926ea0a11b90b.gif This update includes a lot of tweaks and fixes, and most importantly: the financial overview interface. As I was playing the game, I realized how much this feature was missing. It is so rewarding to be able to visually track your company's recovery after the initial research spending spree. :) I also added a trustworthy salvage vessel at startup, so that stranded ships at the beginning can be recovered right away. Accidents are less likely, and a report tells you what happened to the ship - so that you can improve on specific missions.

Gameplay Changes:

- added total research budget value - changed "F" as standard for saving projects - added financial overview - added salvage vessel at game start - added salvage contracts - reduced number of accidents for own ships - added accident report - added credit rates - added routework contracts - working vessels are shown in red - raised transport contract prices - reduced research prices for hatches and corridors

Bugfixes:

- extended clickable area for "start game" - fixed X-Large Bay Door requirement mismatch - fixed alarm position not being saved - fixed crew not present after autoresolve - fixed crew getting stuck in lifts - fixed mission showing as failed after saving it - fixed waypoint error when saving mission - fixed wrong waypoints for "take suit off" command - fixed ship renaming - fixed: assignment not removed when ship is destroyed - reduced saving of ship class ratings to one event - changed budget for contract "Tanker" - fixed ship design rating I changed a lot of code, so please let me know if I broke something. I will be streamlining the blueprint/ship class process and improve the saving time next.

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/10533615/024d74c2ad196b9af30d64f5cba926ea0a11b90b.gif This update includes a lot of tweaks and fixes, and most importantly: the financial overview interface. As I was playing the game, I realized how much this feature was missing. It is so rewarding to be able to visually track your company's recovery after the initial research spending spree. :) I also added a trustworthy salvage vessel at startup, so that stranded ships at the beginning can be recovered right away. Accidents are less likely, and a report tells you what happened to the ship - so that you can improve on specific missions.

Gameplay Changes:

- added total research budget value - changed "F" as standard for saving projects - added financial overview - added salvage vessel at game start - added salvage contracts - reduced number of accidents for own ships - added accident report - added credit rates - added routework contracts - working vessels are shown in red - raised transport contract prices - reduced research prices for hatches and corridors

Bugfixes:

- extended clickable area for "start game" - fixed X-Large Bay Door requirement mismatch - fixed alarm position not being saved - fixed crew not present after autoresolve - fixed crew getting stuck in lifts - fixed mission showing as failed after saving it - fixed waypoint error when saving mission - fixed wrong waypoints for "take suit off" command - fixed ship renaming - fixed: assignment not removed when ship is destroyed - reduced saving of ship class ratings to one event - changed budget for contract "Tanker" - fixed ship design rating I changed a lot of code, so please let me know if I broke something. I will be streamlining the blueprint/ship class process and improve the saving time next.

Thanks for all the feedback! While I am working on the artificial human upgrade, I fixed a few bugs and tried to balance some issues:

Gameplay Changes:

- quarters are maintained by their crew type, not only technicians - set w,a,s,d as standard for panning - added TAB to switch between company, first and last name - added PageUp and PageDown for scrolling in research - changed range requirement for "Routeworker" - changed eev count for for "Light Transport" - slowed economic growth for sytems (to adapt to research speed) - raised gold mining profit

Bugfixes:

- fixed powergrid problem for Skjold fuselage - extended clickable area for left/right pan - fixed start game button? - added engine fuel requirments to objectives - fixed global.spr_build_category error - fixed obj_room_info.mouserollover error - fixed click-through for research over crew management - adapted sound level for mission "Mutiny" - fixed saving of asteroid fields - fixed saving of mission ratings - fixed crew number after autoresolve - fixed movement of rooms when in research - fixed missing research after saving/loading - fixed waypoint error when saving mission - fixed docking clamp requirements for "Service Craft" For some, the start button at sandbox creation was not clickable. I could not reproduce this, but tried to fix it - let me know if it works now.

Thanks for all the feedback! While I am working on the artificial human upgrade, I fixed a few bugs and tried to balance some issues:

Gameplay Changes:

- quarters are maintained by their crew type, not only technicians - set w,a,s,d as standard for panning - added TAB to switch between company, first and last name - added PageUp and PageDown for scrolling in research - changed range requirement for "Routeworker" - changed eev count for for "Light Transport" - slowed economic growth for sytems (to adapt to research speed) - raised gold mining profit

Bugfixes:

- fixed powergrid problem for Skjold fuselage - extended clickable area for left/right pan - fixed start game button? - added engine fuel requirments to objectives - fixed global.spr_build_category error - fixed obj_room_info.mouserollover error - fixed click-through for research over crew management - adapted sound level for mission "Mutiny" - fixed saving of asteroid fields - fixed saving of mission ratings - fixed crew number after autoresolve - fixed movement of rooms when in research - fixed missing research after saving/loading - fixed waypoint error when saving mission - fixed docking clamp requirements for "Service Craft" For some, the start button at sandbox creation was not clickable. I could not reproduce this, but tried to fix it - let me know if it works now.

Gameplay Changes:

- added first and last name (for campaign) - added all election cycles - added cancellation of shipbuilding - added renaming of ships - added tooltips for galaxy map

Bugfixes:

- fixed budget/objectives update after load - fixed global.spr_tec_unknown error - fixed saving/loading of sound volume - fix shipyard disband button area - fixed buildsprite error? - fixed autosave during research ui - fixed naming issue for ship class - fixed overwrite issue for ship files I cannot reproduce the department change error (buildsprite), so please let me know if it changed. Thanks!

Gameplay Changes:

- added first and last name (for campaign) - added all election cycles - added cancellation of shipbuilding - added renaming of ships - added tooltips for galaxy map

Bugfixes:

- fixed budget/objectives update after load - fixed global.spr_tec_unknown error - fixed saving/loading of sound volume - fix shipyard disband button area - fixed buildsprite error? - fixed autosave during research ui - fixed naming issue for ship class - fixed overwrite issue for ship files I cannot reproduce the department change error (buildsprite), so please let me know if it changed. Thanks!