This new feature now allows faction members to restrict access to their structures over the faction block. The access can be set by rank, and only that or better ranks can edit/enter that structure.
That way, factions don't have to worry about double-agents infiltrating the faction and destroying the home base and all their ships when they are offline, as long as they don't promote that double agent.
Another feature is a 'Friendly fire' options for factions. This can be set to each role individually in the faction options. A member in that role with that option will be kicked from the faction on the 3rd attack on their own faction.
Station Contest Winners
Finally the stations of the winners are in the game. They will deployed only if the server didn't use custom stations yet (removing the folder would deploy them on next start).
These station will now spawn in neutral slots in the galaxy generator. Already explored systems might have a little bit more pirate stations than they should have but it is fixed and should normalize over time. All trading guild stations are shops and currently invulnerable (since there is more planned for them). Pirate stations not only have turrets, but they also call for support.
Round two of the station contest will probably be in January, where more stations will be added to the pool. Also in the future, we are trying to populate the stations with spawners, and also loot will be hidden on the stations for players to find.
Bug Fixes
Those with sound looping problems, I apologize for this bug. I updated the sound library and am trying out several things, but it's very hard to test unfortunately.
This new feature now allows faction members to restrict access to their structures over the faction block. The access can be set by rank, and only that or better ranks can edit/enter that structure.
That way, factions don't have to worry about double-agents infiltrating the faction and destroying the home base and all their ships when they are offline, as long as they don't promote that double agent.
Another feature is a 'Friendly fire' options for factions. This can be set to each role individually in the faction options. A member in that role with that option will be kicked from the faction on the 3rd attack on their own faction.
Station Contest Winners
Finally the stations of the winners are in the game. They will deployed only if the server didn't use custom stations yet (removing the folder would deploy them on next start).
These station will now spawn in neutral slots in the galaxy generator. Already explored systems might have a little bit more pirate stations than they should have but it is fixed and should normalize over time. All trading guild stations are shops and currently invulnerable (since there is more planned for them). Pirate stations not only have turrets, but they also call for support.
Round two of the station contest will probably be in January, where more stations will be added to the pool. Also in the future, we are trying to populate the stations with spawners, and also loot will be hidden on the stations for players to find.
Bug Fixes
Those with sound looping problems, I apologize for this bug. I updated the sound library and am trying out several things, but it's very hard to test unfortunately.
We have now implemented a system to issue steam keys to those that have already purchased the game on our own website. You can follow this link to get your steam key: https://registry.star-made.org/profile/steam_key Your account will be downgraded in the process.
We have now implemented a system to issue steam keys to those that have already purchased the game on our own website. You can follow this link to get your steam key: https://registry.star-made.org/profile/steam_key Your account will be downgraded in the process.
UPDATE: Mac users should now be able to play StarMade correctly. If you have any issues launching the game still, please open a support ticket at http://help.star-made.org/.
Greetings,
Currently Mac compatibility is broken (for Steam StarMade), we're currently working on this issue. We hope to have this fixed and ready for you by the end of the day. If you are a mac user, it would probably be best to wait until we have fixed this issue before purchasing.
In the mean time, Mac users can still play and create an account to the full free alpha access version offered on our own website. Download here: http://star-made.org/download
You will be able to play the current version of the game with this, test it out and have fun.
UPDATE: Mac users should now be able to play StarMade correctly. If you have any issues launching the game still, please open a support ticket at http://help.star-made.org/.
Greetings,
Currently Mac compatibility is broken (for Steam StarMade), we're currently working on this issue. We hope to have this fixed and ready for you by the end of the day. If you are a mac user, it would probably be best to wait until we have fixed this issue before purchasing.
In the mean time, Mac users can still play and create an account to the full free alpha access version offered on our own website. Download here: http://star-made.org/download
You will be able to play the current version of the game with this, test it out and have fun.
We are now properly listed as Early Access on Steam. A huge thank you must go out to the Valve team, for responding fast to this unfortunate circumstance. A lot of stress has evaporated thanks to your rapid actions.
You can now purchase the game on Steam, everything should be in working order. If you have any issues, feel free to post them and we'll try to respond to them as fast as possible.
Thanks must also go out to those of you who have been helping newcomers understand our situation, and answering all those questions. It's greatly appreciated, this is such a great community, i'm impressed.
We'll be posting content over the next few days to help new users, FAQs, tutorials and other resources.
We are now properly listed as Early Access on Steam. A huge thank you must go out to the Valve team, for responding fast to this unfortunate circumstance. A lot of stress has evaporated thanks to your rapid actions.
You can now purchase the game on Steam, everything should be in working order. If you have any issues, feel free to post them and we'll try to respond to them as fast as possible.
Thanks must also go out to those of you who have been helping newcomers understand our situation, and answering all those questions. It's greatly appreciated, this is such a great community, i'm impressed.
We'll be posting content over the next few days to help new users, FAQs, tutorials and other resources.