Alpha14d (build 1241) is a quick-fix build that makes a few small but important changes.

Save games from Alpha 14 should still work.

Changes:

• Reduced event density on Randy Random from 1.5x that of Cassandra to about the same as Cassandra. The combination and distribution of events is still very different from Cassandra.
• Fixed a crash that occurs when the player has no allies.
• The "cannot connect to Steam API" error message is now more informative and suggests rebooting.
• Toxic fallout, flashstorm and volcanic winter are now disabled in Free Play difficulty.
• Toxic fallout and volcanic winter are now rarer.

Alpha14d (build 1241) is a quick-fix build that makes a few small but important changes.

Save games from Alpha 14 should still work.

Changes:

• Reduced event density on Randy Random from 1.5x that of Cassandra to about the same as Cassandra. The combination and distribution of events is still very different from Cassandra.
• Fixed a crash that occurs when the player has no allies.
• The "cannot connect to Steam API" error message is now more informative and suggests rebooting.
• Toxic fallout, flashstorm and volcanic winter are now disabled in Free Play difficulty.
• Toxic fallout and volcanic winter are now rarer.

It looks like the fixes in Alpha14b were effective. I’m now releasing Alpha14c on Steam and DRM-free channels.

This one is just a tiny change from 14b: Phoebe’s random incident density is reduced somewhat (it was the same as Cassandra’s before, which doesn’t make sense since Phoebe is supposed to give more breathing space between events.)

I’ll still be watching for balance and content problems, but it seems likely the next patch won't be until the actual next alpha.

On a side note, some people have asked whether any more features will be added. The answer is a definite yes. We are currently working on several major new features with the potential to transform gameplay yet again. I can’t wait to show them to you! But, they have to be ready first. I’m also working on a ton of polish tasks.

It looks like the fixes in Alpha14b were effective. I’m now releasing Alpha14c on Steam and DRM-free channels.

This one is just a tiny change from 14b: Phoebe’s random incident density is reduced somewhat (it was the same as Cassandra’s before, which doesn’t make sense since Phoebe is supposed to give more breathing space between events.)

I’ll still be watching for balance and content problems, but it seems likely the next patch won't be until the actual next alpha.

On a side note, some people have asked whether any more features will be added. The answer is a definite yes. We are currently working on several major new features with the potential to transform gameplay yet again. I can’t wait to show them to you! But, they have to be ready first. I’m also working on a ton of polish tasks.

With the flurry of support and fraud combat tasks abating, I took a little while to watch Zeebos’ stream. A discussion was had and it quickly became apparent that a lot of the events in the game weren’t really firing – ever. No heat waves, no crazy animals, no crashed ship parts.

Doing some local testing, I realized how bad it was. Most of the events in the game would never fire.

Holy crap!

I’ve fixed the issue and uploaded a patch. Your save games will be compatible. This will change balance somewhat - I'll be watching to see if it needs adjusting.

Look at it this way – it’s like releasing a juicy content patch three days after release!

Patch notes:

Fix: Events never fire (except in some exceptional circumstances):
• Infestation
  
• Manhunter pack
  
• Psychic ship part crash
  
• Poison ship part crash
  
• Animal insanity (single)
  
• Eclipse
  
• Solar flare
  
• Psychic drone
  
• Toxic fallout
  
• Volcanic winter
  
• Heatwave
  
• Cold snap
  
• Flashstorm
  
• Short circuit
  
• Crop blight
  
• Alphabeavers
  
• Psychic soothe
  
• Refugee chased
  
• Thrumbo passes
• Fix: Storyteller incorrectly adjusts trader frequency in relation to ally count.
  
• Fix: Threat cycle event maker sometimes queues events without enough points to actually fire them.

With the flurry of support and fraud combat tasks abating, I took a little while to watch Zeebos’ stream. A discussion was had and it quickly became apparent that a lot of the events in the game weren’t really firing – ever. No heat waves, no crazy animals, no crashed ship parts.

Doing some local testing, I realized how bad it was. Most of the events in the game would never fire.

Holy crap!

I’ve fixed the issue and uploaded a patch. Your save games will be compatible. This will change balance somewhat - I'll be watching to see if it needs adjusting.

Look at it this way – it’s like releasing a juicy content patch three days after release!

Patch notes:

Fix: Events never fire (except in some exceptional circumstances):
• Infestation
  
• Manhunter pack
  
• Psychic ship part crash
  
• Poison ship part crash
  
• Animal insanity (single)
  
• Eclipse
  
• Solar flare
  
• Psychic drone
  
• Toxic fallout
  
• Volcanic winter
  
• Heatwave
  
• Cold snap
  
• Flashstorm
  
• Short circuit
  
• Crop blight
  
• Alphabeavers
  
• Psychic soothe
  
• Refugee chased
  
• Thrumbo passes
• Fix: Storyteller incorrectly adjusts trader frequency in relation to ally count.
  
• Fix: Threat cycle event maker sometimes queues events without enough points to actually fire them.

The day is finally here. RimWorld is now available on Steam! You can buy it at the RimWorld Steam Store page. It’s got full support for Steam Workshop and Cloud saves.

Also, Alpha 14 – Scenario System is out! For full information Alpha 14, including the change list, look at the Alpha 14 preview thread.

More good news – everyone who owns the game can move it to Steam. Hooray! You get a Steam key! And you get a Steam key! To get your Steam key, go to the automated link and key sender.

(EDIT: The following no longer applies; we've been forced to cut off Steam keys from our site due to fraudster attacks.) A business note – If you want, buying it from our site is better for us. This way, we get significantly more of the money, since Steam isn’t taking their cut. You can still immediately grab your Steam key and put the game on your Steam account. Obviously we’ll still be very happy if you buy it either way!

Here’s the Alpha 14 features rundown video! It explains the scenario system and other new features:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiFRqCvG6Q4

The day is finally here. RimWorld is now available on Steam! You can buy it at the RimWorld Steam Store page. It’s got full support for Steam Workshop and Cloud saves.

Also, Alpha 14 – Scenario System is out! For full information Alpha 14, including the change list, look at the Alpha 14 preview thread.

More good news – everyone who owns the game can move it to Steam. Hooray! You get a Steam key! And you get a Steam key! To get your Steam key, go to the automated link and key sender.

(EDIT: The following no longer applies; we've been forced to cut off Steam keys from our site due to fraudster attacks.) A business note – If you want, buying it from our site is better for us. This way, we get significantly more of the money, since Steam isn’t taking their cut. You can still immediately grab your Steam key and put the game on your Steam account. Obviously we’ll still be very happy if you buy it either way!

Here’s the Alpha 14 features rundown video! It explains the scenario system and other new features:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiFRqCvG6Q4