Devblog 189

✦AI summary2d

Major update introducing Building 3.0, a new base upkeep system, the Junkyard monument, and significant map/biome overhauls for Hapis Island.

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Building
- Bases now automatically repair themselves as long as the Tool Cupboard contains the necessary upkeep resources.

Foundations:Added the ability to place foundations at half height, allowing for more versatile base designs.→Half height offset

Walls:New half-height walls have been added to the building system.→Half height

Building Privilege:Building privilege now extends from the entire structure rather than just the Tool Cupboard.TC only→Entire building

Hapis IslandAdded several new loot areas and monuments including the Launch Site, Pumping Station, and Abandoned Boat.→Added

Dropbox:The Dropbox can now be crafted at a Tier 1 Workbench.→Tier 1
Experimentation:Reduced the scrap cost for experimentation at the Tier 1 Workbench.100→75 scrap

Armored Tier:Significantly reduced the cost of armored building tiers by removing wood and stone requirements.HQM + Wood/Stone→25 HQM HQM
Armored Doors:The cost of armored doors has been lowered to align with the new building tier costs.High→Reduced

Grenades now maintain the player's momentum when thrown, allowing for more dynamic combat.Static→Inherit Player
F1 Grenade:Increased the explosion radius of the F1 grenade, increasing its effectiveness.Standard→Larger

Stone SpearThe Stone Spear can now be crafted without a workbench, improving early-game viability.Workbench→None

Building
- Roofs:Roofs now occupy wall sockets, removing the ability to use them as honeycombing for base defense.Honeycomb→Wall socket
- Tool Cupboard:Restricted buildings to a single Tool Cupboard to prevent excessive base expansion and complexity.Multiple→One per building

GeneralImproved procedural road generation to prevent splitting by rivers and gaps in terrain.Split/Gapped→Fixed

BuildingIntroduced a mandatory upkeep system where resources must be kept in the Tool Cupboard to maintain the base.→Required
Hapis Island
- Site A:Site A has been completely redesigned for better gameplay flow.Old→Reworked
- Site B:Site B has been relocated to the east coast of the map.Original→East Coast
- Arctic Biome:The arctic biome has been slightly shrunk to balance map distribution.Large→Reduced
- Arid Biome:The arid biome has been slightly expanded.Small→Increased
General
- Health bars are now hidden unless the player is damaged or using a hammer for repairs.Always visible→Conditional
- Added various new sound effects for deployables, including on/off, burning loops, and searchlight movement.→Added