Today we want to share with you new, unpublished gameplay with one of the models from Frostpunk DLC! 🥶
This gameplay features the Automaton figurine!,
Automaton is a giant, quadruped, steam-powered behemoth of steel and gears with fiery Steam Cores for a beating heart. The automatons were the pinnacle of human engineering before the Great Winter and an incredible boon for your city that can be used to improve the economy and ease the burden of hard labor from your wearied citizens.
Thank you so much for the amazing support towards the Frostpunk DLC pack we released last week! Your support is the motivation to keep improving the game and expanding our selection of content. This is just the start of the great type of content we want to bring to Model Builder.
We have some exciting activity going on around Simfest and the launch of Frostpunk DLC! From streams to sales - take a look at how you can get involved.
SIMFEST STEAM STREAM
As part of the Simfest celebrations, we will be hosting a gameplay stream covering one of the newest models in the game: Land Dreadnought from the Frostpunk DLC right here on Steam! We look forward to seeing you there in the chat!
🕐 11:00 CET 📆 02.04.2022
We look forward to seeing you there in the chat! 💬
CLAIM THE FREE DLC
Be sure to claim the DLC for FREE from the Steam page if you haven’t already.
Patch 1.0.15 is here, and it brings a lot of improvements and fixes to Model Builder ⚙️
This week, we’ve managed to track and fix bugs like missing manuals, not activating the workbench or finishing the project, or the disappearing paints after the models are finished.
Read the full list of changes below 👇
User Interface
After choosing the painting manual, the first base coat now matches that manual
Renders in manuals are now placed neatly under the white border
Progress bar now refreshes when Disassembly Tool is used
Removed obsolete brush shape selection in Effects Tool
Quests
Fixed the possibility to assemble a whole model in such a way that the Finish button was blocked
Text on special pages in career manuals is now displayed correctly
Gameplay
Cutting knife can now be used while the camera is still moving
Fixed the issue that caused an inability to use the workbench
Lights no longer flicker in the studio workshop when moving away from display cases
Bug fixes
Fixed the problem that caused pages in the manual to not load properly
Paintbrush and Airbrush can no longer cover unpredictable areas when the Pressure parameter is at -100
The progress bar correctly shows percentage when the model is fully completed
Fixed the issue with elements getting stuck on the workbench when the availability of ghosts is shifting
Elements no longer disappear when they are taken out of storage while still loading their preview
Fixed a bunch of graphical problems in the studio workshop, such as shadows and light effects
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Thanks so much for sharing your creations and expressing your creativity. Every day we are blown away by the community support. Here is a selection of the best community creations from YouTube:
Thanks to your activity, we’ve managed to fix some of the issues you have experienced lately, like: missing letters from our Grandpa Stan, duplicated manuals or improvements to some of the quests. We are sorry, that you had to experience those bugs in the first place, but we are still active and working on the next improvements and bug fixes.
See the full list of changes below 👇
PATCH 1.0.14
Letters from grandpa Stan as well as special pages in manuals are now correctly displayed
Slots on the game board are no longer highlighted in the tutorial
Elf Bard now displays the correct price when put on auction
Instructions cannot duplicate anymore when few models of the same kind are opened
Fixed issue with masks not working from the default point after acquiring them in career mode
During Collaboration with Joy quest, the objectives are displayed correctly
Fixed issue with assembling while dragging parts out of the storage
Markers in the Pissed-off Gunbot manual are not obstructed by the progress bar anymore
Today we are absolutely thrilled to announce that Frostpunk is coming to Model Builder in a special free DLC model pack. This new pack contains 3 new iconic models that will appeal to all skill levels. All of which are highly intricate detailed models from the Frostpunk universe.
We think you’re going to love building and painting these new models. This is just the start, we have more partnerships and content updates that we would love to bring to the game.
Take a look at what is included in the new Frostpunk DLC below and then download it from the Steam Store page!
You can send us your creations on Discord or via social media with #FrostpunkModelBuilder. The whole development team will be looking to feature our favorites next week.
Dreadnoughts are large tracked steam locomotives that many survivors used to reach the Frostlands. The Land Dreadnoughts can move through the harsh conditions of Frostlands, crossing frozen oceans and ice sheets.
Generator
The Heat Generator Tower, or Generator for short, is an enormous steam-powered furnace/engine that is the main source of heat and power in cities. The Generator is one of the most important buildings. Fun Fact - One such generator site was Site 113, or New Liverpool, set up by the Imperial Exploration Company to build a Generator to house the people of Liverpool. Many research outposts are often equipped with Heat Generator Towers.
Automaton
Giant, quadruped, steam-powered behemoths of steel and gears with fiery Steam Cores for a beating heart, the automatons were the pinnacle of human engineering before the Great Winter and an unimaginable boon for your city that can be used to improve the economy and to ease the burden of hard labor from your wearied citizens.
They’re an example of pragmatic and authentic steampunk technology, used to endure cold and ensure humanity’s chances of survival.
This week, we’ve addressed some of the biggest issues that were brought to our attention by you all. See the full list of changes, and check out some of our favorite highlights from the amazingly talented community below! 👇
User Interface
Masks and decals are now sorted in their corresponding menus
Improved translations related to Location App
Improved visibility of color pickers in Photo Booth UI
Improved text scaling in ‘Auction’ app and in e-mails
Cash and level indicators are no longer visible in sandbox mode
Added ability to minimize the manual
Quests
Fixed problem with checked markers when beginning R35 French Army manual
Added missing paints for Wasteland Drifter and Samurai Helmet
Gameplay
Choosing ‘Painting Sponge’ tool now moves camera above the painting area
Added ability to toggle auto-save option when exiting the game
After completing certain quests, related manuals can now be bought in ‘Shop’ app
Tools can now paint continuously while changing their size parameter
Backgrounds in Photo Booth are now correctly grouped
Bug fixes
F9 no longer causes black screen
Fixed rounding error in manuals with large number of tool markers
Fixed trigger conditions of the ‘Empty Bucket’ achievement
Improved previews of ‘Masking Tool’ shapes
Elements no longer get stuck on the workbench while changing the tool
Poster on wall no longer disappear when workbench is activated
Fixed issue with models getting darker on display slots in studio apartment
Rotating two parts while gluing them together no longer misaligns them
Exclamation mark now correctly fades away from Location app icon
Competitions scores are now correctly saved
Fixed errors while using tools without needed materials
Improved ghosts stability in certain cases
Lines on maximized manuals no longer disappear after loading a saved game
Assembly and Rotation instructional videos are now displayed correctly
Size parameter for certain tools is now working correct
CONTENT BUILDERS
Thanks so much for sharing your creations and expressing your creativity. Every day we are blown away by the community support. Here is a selection of the best community creations from YouTube. Hand chosen by us developers. We highly recommend giving them a watch and a 👍!
ゲームが下手なプラモ作り続ける人がゲームでプラモを作るとどうなる? T-GARAGE店長のmodel BUILDER #9 by モデラーガレージT-GARAGE
Hello, fellow model builders and DIY enthusiasts! 👋
The big day has come! Workshop Simulator is now available on Steam! As in addition to this premiere, we are teaming up with our friends at INTERMARUM (who are responsible for this great game), and we've prepared a special bundle for you! 👀
BUY THE WORKSHOP BUILDER BUNDLE
Workshop Builder Bundle can be purchased at a 2️⃣0️⃣% discount. This set of games will keep you busy for many evenings! 🛠️ You can pick it up here!
Workshop Simulator allows you to repair and refurbish items using a range of restoration mechanics such as disassembling, cleaning, sanding, and painting. The accompanying story will immerse you in the nostalgia of tinkering with your grandfather.
MODEL BUILDER
It's time to get building and get creative! Join the latest trend in simulation games with Model Builder and unleash your creativity by cutting out, assembling, and painting your models, including planes, tanks, figures, mechs, and more. Sell your creations for profit to expand your toolkit, or display them to create stunning and epic scenes for the whole world to see.
Stay tuned for more information about our exciting bundle discounts coming soon! 🚀
KEEP IN TOUCH
Join our warm and welcoming Discord to stay updated and follow Model Builder on our social media channels. We love hearing from you.
The latest and the biggest patch is live on Steam! This week, we've managed to fix many more minor issues that you reported. Thank you for your cooperation and for bringing those bugs to our attention. Significant changes were also made in quests and to the gameplay.
See the complete list of changes! 👇
User Interface
Fixed the Objectives Panel and the inconsistency in fonts
Adjusted color preview on bucket tool
Load Game is now not intractable in Main Menu when there aren't any saved game files
Quests
Fixed the C64 Tank Model where you can't connect railing
Fixed bug where you cannot connect parts while assembling Spitfire
Removed unused decals from tutorial quests
Removed manuals from other quests in Auction House Quest
Fixed problem related to story Steampunk Tank Model
The objectives' panel is now refreshing after completing the story quests
Placing decals on ISS Copernicus should be easier now
Fixed the missing story models when loading the game after the latest patch
Adjusted Base Coat colors for HMS Prince
Gameplay
Instruction manual will select the closest available tool size for the marker
Fixed the wrong parts' quantity in Career (Tutorial Part) models
Fixed the bad position of partially assembled story models on Sandbox
"Show Defects" option has been removed
Fixed problems with buying upgraded prep tools
The game will bring back previous tool after connecting parts
Resolved problem with using Disassembly tool on Sprues
Disabled possibility to buy duplicates of tool upgrades
Plastic putty: unified upgrade and base version strength values
PhotoBooth Mode: Fixed shadows rendering on images
Bug fixes
Fixed the parts and storage blocking in some cases
Hitting Escape, when the dragon is placed (but not accepted) on trophy stand now, should bring the dragon back to the inventory
Fixed the grass and rocks background that was showing up when the model was taken out of the storage
Fixed the duplicated model entries in auction house config
Removed the artifacts on dynamic normal maps of parts
Fixed the possibility to open a kit with an incorrect model box
Sprue Cutting - fixed the highlights of the part that were not working correctly
Fixed the continuous cutting (Auto-Cut feature) where zooming out from sprue could lead to the camera lock
Fixed the glass elements that were breaking some base coats
Fixed save interruption exception while putting the model on the Display Case
Masks are correctly vanishing from models after leaving the workbench
Sprue Cutting (Knife) - fixed that the elements can be cut out before the camera zooms to the element
Fixed the Tool Inspector (Masks) where mask shape render doesn't follow the alpha transition of the inspector
CONTENT BUILDERS
For the first time, we are doing a summary of the best community creations from YouTube. We highly recommend giving them a watch and a 👍!
Model Builder Gameplay | Indie Impressions by Indie Bandits by BradM73
Hello fellow model builders! Today, we want to introduce you to more fixes and updates to the final version of Model Builder! Here’s what has changed 👇
User Interface
Added level up highlights to shop items
Adjusted ghost's visibility while hovering with parts
Adjusted fonts quality
Improved markers' visibility in manuals
Quests
Adjusted painting percentage needed to complete story models
Adjusted the following quests: Amaze me, Oh, hi!, and NSMC Invitation.
Fixed issue related to a missing model piece in Warcrawler competition
Gameplay
Added support for the base coat to complete bucket markers in manuals
Added new items to the in-game shop
Parts can move freely when hovering over red ghosts
Adjusted minimal decal size
Bug fixes
Fixed problem with storage interaction related to help overlays
Fixed problem with cursor not returning to its default representation
Found something not right? Please let us know on Discord to investigate and fix it. Stay tuned for more coming soon! 🚀