Devblog 190

✦AI summary2d

Christmas event enabled alongside significant changes to building upkeep, decay protection, and animal AI behavior.

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Building System
- Building Privilege:Deployables inside the building privilege radius are now decay protected, reducing the need for constant upkeep in core areas.

Barricades:All barricades can now be repaired, increasing their longevity during sieges.No→Yes

Tool Cupboard:The Tool Cupboard now has extra slots, allowing for more upkeep materials to be stored.→Increased

Metal Tier:Metal tier structures now provide double the protection of stone.1x→2x stone

Armored Tier:Armored tier structures now provide double the protection of metal.1x→2x metal

GeneralVending Machines:Fixed a bug where broken items could be traded via vending machines.Broken→Fixed

Building System
- Doors:Doors now require upkeep to prevent decay, increasing the cost of base maintenance.0→Added
- Wall frame inserts:Wall frame inserts now require upkeep to prevent decay.0→Added
- Floor frame inserts:Floor frame inserts now require upkeep to prevent decay.0→Added

Animals
- General overhaul of animal behavior for better realism and interaction.→Overhauled
- Movement:Animals can no longer phase through closed doors at monuments, fixing a clipping issue.Walk through→Blocked
General
- Xmas Content:Christmas event content has been enabled in the game.Disabled→Enabled
- Audio:Door open/close sounds are now only audible to the player performing the action, reducing audio clutter.Global→Local
- System:Added new console variables for decay delay, defaulting to 0.→Added