[Update] 1.0.2018.08.18.i - Star Info ToolTips and Game Styles!
I've been experimenting and working on some bigger updates in the last few days. Here's a rollout of what's new with 1.0.2018.08.18.i (I'll talk about the versioning numbers in a future post).
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Full Galactic Dominion update
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What changed
0 fixes2 additions2 changes0 removals
UI and audio
Gameplay
changedI've been experimenting and working on some bigger updates in the last few days. Here's a rollout of what's new with 1.0.2018.08.18.i (I'll talk about the versioning numbers in a future post). --------------------- Release Notes: --------------------- 1. Star Info ToolTip will now show up if you Mouse over a Star 2. ToolTips now show up slightly faster in general 3. Star Influence border is now highlighted in the Empire color 4. Game Style (Palette and Pattern) can now be changed from Options Menu --------------------- [1] Star Info ToolTips
changedIf you Mouse over a Star (whether zoomed in or out) you will now see the same information as if were to click on it. If you have not unlocked the proper Scanner technology or explorerd the Star you will see the "Information unavailable" ToolTip - while if you have fulfilled all the requirements you will see all the same info details and it will change as the Star updates. [2] Because of the usefulness of ToolTips the delay has been shortened so you will see them sooner than before. [3] Star Influence borders are highlighted in the color of the Empire to make it easier to see, particularly when you are zoomed out.
added[4] Game Styles Game Styles is a new feature available in the GameOptions menu.
addedIf you have some palette combinations that could be interesting to try, let me know in the Discussion forums! Finally, you may also notice that the Main Menu now has the same darker tone as in the Game Scene. I think it fits a bit more thematically with the game.
Galactic Dominion changes
changedI've been experimenting and working on some bigger updates in the last few days. Here's a rollout of what's new with 1.0.2018.08.18.i (I'll talk about the versioning numbers in a future post). --------------------- Release Notes: --------------------- 1. Star Info ToolTip will now show up if you Mouse over a Star 2. ToolTips now show up slightly faster in general 3. Star Influence border is now highlighted in the Empire color 4. Game Style (Palette and Pattern) can now be changed from Options Menu --------------------- [1] Star Info ToolTips
changedIf you Mouse over a Star (whether zoomed in or out) you will now see the same information as if were to click on it. If you have not unlocked the proper Scanner technology or explorerd the Star you will see the "Information unavailable" ToolTip - while if you have fulfilled all the requirements you will see all the same info details and it will change as the Star updates. [2] Because of the usefulness of ToolTips the delay has been shortened so you will see them sooner than before. [3] Star Influence borders are highlighted in the color of the Empire to make it easier to see, particularly when you are zoomed out.
added[4] Game Styles Game Styles is a new feature available in the GameOptions menu.
addedIf you have some palette combinations that could be interesting to try, let me know in the Discussion forums! Finally, you may also notice that the Main Menu now has the same darker tone as in the Game Scene. I think it fits a bit more thematically with the game.
I've been experimenting and working on some bigger updates in the last few days. Here's a rollout of what's new with 1.0.2018.08.18.i (I'll talk about the versioning numbers in a future post). --------------------- Release Notes: --------------------- 1. Star Info ToolTip will now show up if you Mouse over a Star 2. ToolTips now show up slightly faster in general 3. Star Influence border is now highlighted in the Empire color 4. Game Style (Palette and Pattern) can now be changed from Options Menu --------------------- [1] Star Info ToolTips
If you Mouse over a Star (whether zoomed in or out) you will now see the same information as if were to click on it. If you have not unlocked the proper Scanner technology or explorerd the Star you will see the "Information unavailable" ToolTip - while if you have fulfilled all the requirements you will see all the same info details and it will change as the Star updates. [2] Because of the usefulness of ToolTips the delay has been shortened so you will see them sooner than before. [3] Star Influence borders are highlighted in the color of the Empire to make it easier to see, particularly when you are zoomed out.
[4] Game Styles Game Styles is a new feature available in the GameOptions menu.
The dropdowns consists of some Palettes and Patterns that I thought looked pretty good with the game and gave it a different atmospheric feel. Beware though - Some of these makes the game harder as the color contrasts are different. So Default is always an option and can be toggled anytime. Here are some sample screenshots:
If you have some palette combinations that could be interesting to try, let me know in the Discussion forums! Finally, you may also notice that the Main Menu now has the same darker tone as in the Game Scene. I think it fits a bit more thematically with the game.
--------------------- More updates to come - Enjoy!
