May 7, 2023

Space Engineers - Drui

Our favorite pastime is browsing through the workshop - we are in love with all the creations our players are constantly sharing. 💫

We can't wait every month to spotlight mods and blueprints that catch our eye and have the potential to make your time in Space Engineers more interesting and unique.

Here is our spotlight for the month of April! 🤩

RTS by Klime

Real Time Strategy (RTS) controls for Space Engineers (WIP).

Scrapyard - Scenario by Splitsie

Restricted build menu. Many common blocks are removed from your G menu so you must find the blocks whole and capture them.

Wreckage, vehicles and dilapidated buildings can be found throughout the world. Travel more to find more (utilising MES).

Trade Operators Coalition by Meridius_IX / Lucas

Trade Operators Coalition adds several Economy-Driven Neutral NPC Grid Encounters to your game. This includes Space and Planetary Cargo Ships, and Planetary Installations.

WW2 Encounters - Naval by Villanor

An MES (Modular Encounters Systems) encounters mod focused on World War 2 era warships.

This encounter mod contains two factions, "The Green" and "The Gray" with ships made as replicas of historic French and Italian ships respectively.

EDP - Jefferies Tubes by Elachi Dance Party

This pack currently features 24 blocks with a few more to come in the future.

TIO Super Laser by Killerbee77

This was created for the Shattered Plains for are PVE enemies The FOG. Since the OG was broken and abandoned I recreated it.

It is very similar to the ATLAS Super Laser and is 3Long 2Wide 3Tall. It is survival ready.

Angled Hangar Doors by Aristeas

3x2, 3x3, 5x3, and 5x5 angled airtight hangar doors.

Emotional Plushies by Palpatine

This mod adds 4 new emotion controller blocks.

The 1x1 and 3x3 large and small grid Emotional Plushy!

Crab by HansVanWaffel

A repair/builder Crab walker.

Amoung us character by Stonelords

This mod gives you a new character from the game Among Us for you to play.

There are 5 separate models - the basic Among us character and 4 variants with hats being Helmet, Clang Cola, Plushie, Sabiroid Plushie.

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Apr 13, 2023

Space Engineers: Automatons

Space Engineers - Drui

Hello, Engineers!

The time to “build your friends” is now!

Explore a future full of automated and animated allies and enemies. For this Major update we have provided you with the tools you need to define a new era in automation. These new blocks empower your creativity like never before. We cannot wait to see the workshop come ALIVE with new creations.

This update will not only reshape automation, but it will also serve as a basis for continued exploration of the “NPC” concept. These powerful new mechanics will create new engineering opportunities and serve as a foundation for future upgrades and improvements to the existing PvE content.

Features

Event Controller & AI Blocks are here! (Grid AI Guide)
Locked Landing Gear no longer takes control of the grids they are attached to
Added Sun Tracking option to Custom Turret Controller
Small grid “Ejector” block has been changed to Small Connector (including Connector functionality)
Intel Arc GPUs Supported, minimal version of driver .4146
Combat Improvements: (Combat Guide)
- Target Lock Improvement
- Turrets will now automatically engage a locked target if it is within the turret’s max range and Line of Sight (and the turret is not already engaging another target)
- The "Forget Target" and "Copy Target" actions have been removed
- New action: Focus Locked Target (replacing Copy target)
- When triggering this action, turrets will prioritize the target that is currently fully target locked by the player
- Added Grey Lead Indicator + "Out of weapon range" text indicator when you are out of range for the selected weapon
- Increased Target Locking distance by 500m, totaling 2500m
- Turrets: cycle subsystem in toolbar now shows the name of currently selected subsystem
UI Improvements:
- New overlay when manually controlling Turrets

Added new Blocks - Base Game

AI Flight (Move) - 1 block, S + L grid
AI Basic (Task) - 1 block, S + L grid
AI Recorder (Task) - 1 block, S + L grid
AI Defensive (Combat) - 1 block, S + L grid
AI Offensive (Combat) - 1 block, S + L grid
Event Controller - 1 block, S + L grid
Willis Ducts - 8 blocks, L grid
Conveyor Cap - 3 blocks, S + L grid
Centered Armor Panels - 2 blocks S + L grid - light & heavy
Air Vent - 1 block S + L grid
2x2 Wheels - 2 blocks, S + L grid
...and a small, fluffy surprise!

Added new Blocks to existing DLCs:

2x2 Off-road Wheels - 2 blocks, S + L grid (added to Wasteland Pack)
Conveyor Pipe Cap - 1 block, L grid (added to Heavy Industry Pack)

Automatons Pack

Emotion Controller & 16 emoticons - 1 block, S + L grid
Saddle Cockpit - 1 block, S grid
Compact Saddle Cockpit - 1 block, S grid
Warning Signs - 13 variants L grid, 13 variants S grid
Top Mounted Camera - 1 block, S + L grid
Angled Interior Wall - 2 blocks, L grid
Inset Light Block - 1 block, S + L grid
Pipework Block - 2 blocks, L grid
Access Panels - 4 blocks, S + L grid
Air Vent Fan - 2 blocks, S + L grid
Automaton Programmable Block - 1 block, S+L grid
Automaton Timer Block - 1 block, S+L grid
Automaton Sensor - 1 block, S + L grid
Robot Helmet Skin
Plastic Armor Skin

Weapon Name Changes

Missile Turret -> Rocket Turret
Missile -> Rocket
S-10 -> S-10 Pistol
S-10 Magazine -> S-10 Pistol Magazine
S-10E -> S-10E Pistol
S-10E Magazine -> S-10E Pistol Magazine
S-20 -> S-20 Pistol
S-20 Magazine -> S-20 Pistol Magazine
MR-20 -> MR-20 Rifle
MR-20 Magazine -> MR-20 Rifle Magazine
MR-8P -> MR-8P Rifle
MR-8P Magazine -> MR-8P Rifle Magazine
MR-50A -> MR-50A Rifle
MR-50A Magazine -> MR-50A Rifle Magazine
MR-30E -> MR-30E Rifle
MR-30E Magazine -> MR-30E Rifle Magazine
RO-1 -> RO-1 Rocket Launcher
PRO-1 -> PRO-1 Rocket Launcher

Official Blueprints

Official Blueprints: https://www.spaceengineersgame.com/community-hub/

Fixes & Improvements

Fixed an issue where voice chat was transmitted through unstreamed grids, but would not play on client
Fixed an issue with Armor Panel side textures being stretched or differently scaled
Fixed an issue with Atmospheric thrusters not stopping their spinning animation upon losing power
Fixed an issue with Blast Doors to the Research archive in Frostbite not opening
Fixed an issue with Build Planner not being able to withdraw items from inventories on sub-grids
Fixed an issue with collisions on construction stages for Medical Room
Fixed an issue with damaged Connector not emitting smoke on a DS
Fixed an issue with Dispenser missing dispenser decals for button labels and tap indicators
Fixed an issue with Gatling Turret muzzle flash remaining after being ground down to construction stage
Fixed an issue with glossiness inconsistency for Weldless Armor skin on specific armor blocks
Fixed an issue with hacking line being ignored for Sensor blocks
Fixed an issue with inconsistency of dark edges for triangular textures on various armor blocks
Fixed an issue with Interior Light blueprint was missing from Small Blocks tab in assembler
Fixed an issue with inventory item highlight/focus being on the right-most field instead of left-most one
Fixed an issue with Laser antenna still transmitting voice chat even after being turned off
Fixed an issue with missing controller hints for switching between tabs in UI screens
Fixed an issue with missing text for Contract screen controller hints
Fixed an issue with O2/H2 construction stage Level of Detail models + fixed flickering (Z-fighting)
Fixed an issue with O2/H2 control panel switching position on lower Level of Detail model
Fixed an issue with Refinery idle sound not turning off when losing power
Fixed an issue with shading on construction stages for Reinforced Conveyors
Fixed an issue with Ship Grinder sound not being synchronized properly in multiplayer
Fixed an issue with Small Reinforced Conveyor Tube LoDs being darker
Fixed an issue with Small Reinforced Conveyor Tube T Junction having fewer LoDs
Fixed an issue with Small Reinforced Curved Conveyor Tube construction stage not changing LoDs
Fixed an issue with Storage Shelf construction stages having labels (text removed from const. stages)
Fixed an issue with Store block top side pipe texture
Fixed an issue with Terminal search function failing to show results after scrolling through previous ones
Fixed an issue with voice chat icon appearing above a ragdoll after the player respawns while still talking
Fixed an issue with Warhead's control panel part being flipped on one of the LoDs

Support Site Fixes

Fixed an issue with armor edge texture stretching when using Weldless armor
Fixed an issue with autopilot not being able to operate Atmospheric thrusters after coming down from high altitude
Fixed an issue with chat scrolling too far using Page Up
Fixed an issue with co-pilot not being able to control turrets
Fixed an issue with collisions for one side of the Steel Catwalk Two Sides
Fixed an issue with controller where it always deleted the top-most listed save when deleting saves
Fixed an issue with Conveyor Pipe and Tube T Junction UV scaling
Fixed an issue with detached wheels not interacting with the grid they were attached to
Fixed an issue with drilling particles being generated even when there is no visible voxel in contact with a Drill
Fixed an issue with DS not being able to download specific mods
Fixed an issue with female character animation when seated
Fixed an issue with game freeze after shooting a salvo of missiles from a safezone
Fixed an issue with Good.Bot hints progress being reset on game restart
Fixed an issue with GPS not being controllable through EZGPS mod
Fixed an issue with Industrial Refinery interactive parts and their highlights not working
Fixed an issue with Jump Drive not actually removing a beacon as a destination after switching to blind jump
Fixed an issue with large grid Advanced Rotor adding the new small rotor head and not the 3x3 variant
Fixed an issue with LCDs containing long texts causing performance issues on Xbox One S
Fixed an issue with ModAPI MyMissile.AmmoMagazineDefinition returning itself
Fixed an issue with MyDefinitionId.ToString method not being performant enough
Fixed an issue with overlapping decals on higher hand welder tiers
Fixed an issue with player getting stuck in respawn screen in multiplayer
Fixed an issue with realistic grid sound getting stuck when touching and leaving the grid repeatedly
Fixed an issue with Replay Tool not allowing to switch characters when one of them is sitting in a grid
Fixed an issue with Rotating Light's subpart visually detaching from the base upon turning the light off
Fixed an issue with Safezone "Configure filter" not being sorted alphabetically for factions
Fixed an issue with Searchlight resetting itself to default orientation upon save/load
Fixed an issue with set up Cockpit actions resetting upon server reconnect
Fixed an issue with small Armor block textures not being consistent in hue
Fixed an issue with small grid small Advanced Rotor displacement being flipped
Fixed an issue with sorting by Size in Load Game screen being sorted as text instead of numbers
Fixed an issue with sound still playing for multiple blocks when they were turned off remotely
Fixed an issue with target lock lead indicator not working for clients using Custom turret controller in MP
Fixed an issue with Turrets not using the new Camera overlay
Fixed an issue with Wall Window blocks not being airtight in orientations where they should be

Apr 2, 2023

Community Spotlight 🧐 March 2023

Space Engineers - Drui

Space Engineers Official

P.O.M - XL Blocks by Shadestuff

This mod adds 23 new large grid building blocks in the form of non-deforming armor-like 5x5x5 sized blocks.

This isn't a new grid size, but the next best thing.

Aryx Weapon Enterprises - Naval Arsenal by AryxCami

AWE: NA - Otherwise known as "Aw nah" is a Weaponcore weapon mod adding 10 new guns, turrets and explosives to the game, because these are the three things that solve any problem.

Assault Weapons Pack WeaponCore Edition by ribera1945e

Welcome to Assault Weapons Pack WeaponCore Edition!

Latest version of AWP configured for the latest WC. It's set in well balance.

Frigate - PvP Map by Captain Arbiter

All new pvp infantry arena from Northeast Heavy Industries. Loosely inspired by Midship / Heretic from Halo.

Features a railgun hazard down the middle of the map!

Force Dynamic Grids by nevcairiel

This mod will monitor all static grids for split events, and then ensure all parts of it that can be dynamic, will be.

Graphics Revamped by Fizz

A Graphics mod that make some QOL changes :)

Projector Highlighter by BDCarrillo

Ever had trouble finding that one projected block that didn't get placed?

I introduce to you the Projector Highlighter!

Angled Attachments by Archon

This mod adds simple armor-like blocks that have subgrid attachment points in 15, 30, and 45 degree increments.

Presidental Tinted Glass by SEModder4

Gives all the glass (outside edges only) a nice limousine black shade that you can't see through.

Don't worry though as you can see still out the insides of fighter seats and the opposite sides of window blocks are still the same.

Battleship MSI Salvation by Poanage

Length: 385m
Mass: 62 million kg
Blocks: 30,799
PCU: 156883

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Mar 5, 2023

Community Spotlight 🧐 February 2023

Space Engineers - Drui

Space Engineers Official

Consolidation Armament II by Dercaixr

During the war with the Aenum Republic, the design bureaus of Outer Planets Consolidation were actively engaged in the development of new technologies for warfare.

Extended Vanilla Combat by NyaNyaNyang

Re-balance of Space Engineers combat for extended distances.

Button Pad - Touch App by Adriano

This mod adds an App to LCD screens that works like regular button pads but on LCDs, you can assign some terminal actions to buttons.

The amount of available button depends on the screen size but can be configured using "Ctrl + Shift + Mouse Scroll Wheel".

KOLT Command Consoles Revamped by K_9Unit2409

The best consoles on the workshop have been revamped!

Now with Console Flat, Console Flat Monitor, Ceiling Display, Remastered LCDs, paint and functions.

Precision Placement by Const

This mod modifies all blocks to have the "UseModelIntersection" tag in order to allow precision placement of blocks on a subgrid.

This makes it so blocks uses its collision instead of bounding box to place blocks.

Endor: Forest Moon by Bačiulis

Endor (also known as the Forest Moon of Endor and the Sanctuary Moon) was a small forested moon orbiting the gas giant planet of Endor and was the farthest moon away from it.

The whole planet is covered in lush forests, with trees up to 300 meters in height.

Battlestar Galactica Mod Pack by Qarannia

Welcome to the Battlestar Galactica Mod Pack by Q-Tech.

This mod pack adds a number of weapons and fighter craft from the TV shows and requires WeaponCore to function, so make sure you have that loaded in your world.

Space Engineers [Enhanced] - Standalone by Deathfather

Complete Re-Vamp Of Progression Tree System & Grids. Integrated with vanilla space engineers entirely.

Custom component tiers for all components in the game, with exception to computer, and medical. With custom models and icons.

Aryx Cockpit Expansion by AryxCami

A lovely little mod adding three new Small Grid cockpits to the game!

Googly Eyes by Solear

Simple googly eyes for the future robots that will come with the Automatons DLC.

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