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SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

Version a0.4.3 is out

Changelog:
1. Hopefully the crash bug is fixed(needs testing)
2. In piloting system interface you can now cycle tabs with tab key
3. Jackpot removed, The selling bug should be fixed now.
But if there's still something wron with selling - trader will just tell you that he can't buy it, and give some info about the transaction.
If you ever see that special message - pelase post it here.
4. Shop drop treasure fixed - if a shop system is droped now it will be fixed 500 scrap
5. Fixed credits a bit
6. You can now hold shift when charging or decharging systems to do a full charge discharge
7. Shops should now contain Battle ships and ships with preinstalled systems.(was suspposed to be there last time, but I forgot to include some files )
8. Fixed some minor bugs.

No server wipe needed. But make sure that all new files are used(models files, worldgen files, config.cfg).
I would suggest to just use the new server folder but copy the database folder to it from the old one.

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

Released a0.4.4 in yet another attempt to fix some annoying bugs.

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

Had to release a0.4.5 because I had left some debug code in the last version.

Also this new version does have something new.

Change-log:

1. Chat is now visible in the server console.

2. You can now send global chat messages from server console

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

And hello a0.4.6

Added some more bug fixes.

Also the ancient door bug is fixed now :D

Thunderstruck10 years ago (1 edit)

the new verision is even more bugged. When we enter hyperspace our character disappears and the screen goes black (we can only see our ships). When we try to zoom in and out, we litterly scroll up and down on the picture.

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

I can suggest only 2 things:

1. Post some screenshots(or a video if possible) on the FTL forum, so I can check it out.

2. If you are using jrb's launcher. Try running the game without it.

Just download the archive, extract it and play. Then tell me if the problem still occurs.

Cuz jrb sometime ago was messing around with client resolution, which is not yet fully supported.

Thunderstruck10 years ago

Today it works... Both me and my friend had this same problem yesterday...

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

Might be related to resolution playing-around then.

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago (1 edit)

Alpha 0.5 is out.

Change log:
1. Press F1 ingame to show help screen
2. Added admin commands kick, ban, mute
3. System screens no longer close during jumps
4. Added missile consumption configuration in sys models
5. Added possibility to jettison in specified direction. (There's now an arrow button near all the jettison buttons)
6. Overall scrap drop is increased
7. Press F2 to show/hide player names
8. In target screens (Sensors, Missile weapons, Laser weap, Weap control) added a button to show/hide ship rooms.
If it's off, you can see weapons on the ships, and if your sensors level is high enough - you can see the weapons charge level.
9. Some level BG changes
10. Added a kill button near reset spawn button
11. Rebalanced weapons
12. Rebalance Pirates and RAI
13. Fixed some bugs
14. Added ship tracking.
In sensors system screen there are now 2 modes - Radar mode(the old one) and Trail mode.
When a ship makes a hyper jump it leaves a jump trail with difficulty level = max HD charge rate.
In sensors screen' trail mode you can scan the sector for last 10 jump trails.
But you will only see the ones that your sensors can pick up.
Sensors can pick up trails with dif level <= sensors level*3
This means that if a ship has maxed out HD with max charge rate = 15.
On his jump he will leave a trail with dif level = 15.
And only sensors upgraded to level 5 (5*3=15) will be able to pick it up.
Focusing on the jump trail - you will see the ship name, class and the sector that he jumped to.

P.S.
Server wipe is very much advised.

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

a0.5.1 is out

1. Fixed the hyper jumps on the server side.

2. Wipe NOT needed.

LittleDude1010 years ago

Lost main server i need ip and port

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

You mean the Alpha server that is hosted by jrb.

You can find that info on the forum:

http://www.ftlgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=28850

EtchyBreif10 years ago

For some reason the game won't launch on my computer. I open the application, and nothing shows up. The only thing that works is the Tachyon server file, and that doesn't open the game.

Please help.

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

Please run the game from the command line (cmd)

Example: java -jar d:\Games\Tachyon\Client\Tachyon.jar

It should show the error message.

Post the error message here, then I can try to help.

EtchyBreif10 years ago

(This is what shows up...)

[Client] Loading client parameters

[Client] Client config file C:\Users\Owner\config.cfg not found!

Exception in thread "LWJGL Application" com.badlogic.gdx.utils.GdxRuntimeException: OpenGL is not supported by the video driver.

at com.badlogic.gdx.backends.lwjgl.LwjglGraphics.createDisplayPixelFormat(Unknown Source)

at com.badlogic.gdx.backends.lwjgl.LwjglGraphics.setupDisplay(Unknown Source)

at com.badlogic.gdx.backends.lwjgl.LwjglApplication.mainLoop(Unknown Source)

at com.badlogic.gdx.backends.lwjgl.LwjglApplication$1.run(Unknown Source)

Caused by: org.lwjgl.LWJGLException: Pixel format not accelerated

at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.nChoosePixelFormat(Native Method)

at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.choosePixelFormat(Unknown Source)

at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsDisplay.createWindow(Unknown Source)

at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.createWindow(Unknown Source)

at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Unknown Source)

... 4 more

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

Exception in thread "LWJGL Application" com.badlogic.gdx.utils.GdxRuntimeException: OpenGL is not supported by the video driver.

Well that's pretty clear - your video driver does not support OpenGL.

I have the same problem on my old NetBook.

Sadly I don't know how to solve this. Because it is not code related, but rather related to the video driver.

I can only suggest that you search on the net for solutions for this problem.

If you find one, please post it here.

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago (2 edits)

Hi all! :)

Here's the latest update.

Version a06 is out.

IMPORTANT: a06 only contains events for a tutorial. Nothing more.

For the a06 I've added lots of new mechanics, AIs and other event related stuff.

And right now I'm workin on a full playable coop scenario.

So if you want to play an open wolrd MMO style game, like it was for the previous versions,

you should either stick to the version that JRB's server is working on, or wait for the later version that will have this kind of events.

OR you can take the latest version of the game and make your own events and everything else for an MMO server.

In any case - your feed back on the tutorial would be appreciated.

Change log:

1. Added NPCs

2. Evasion % is now visible in the engines system screen

3. Added full screen support - changed in settings menu

4. Reduced local and hyper jump time

5. Decreased O2 replenishment time for players

6. When any ship enteres sector, all ships in that sector(including the entered one) now loose stored energy in weapons

7. HyperSpace time limit set to 30 sec

8. Tutorial (Note - tutorial ends when you can leave the starting sector)

9. NPC_TALKER (sends messages to chat)

10. NPC_REPAIRMAN AI (repairs systems and breaches)

11. NPC_FIREMAN AI (puts out fires)

12. NPC_LIFESUPPORT AI (Makes NPC go to med bay when low on health and to O2 room when low on oxygen)

13. NPC_WORKER AI (Makes NPC go to system rooms and look as if he's working there)

14. Player <-> NPC dialogue mechanic. Click on an NPC to start dialogue.

15. NPCs that can talk have an icon above them.

16. To talk with npcs you need to be in the same room with them, in 1 cell range.

17. Comms page added to piloting system screen. From there you can remotely access shops and talk to NPCs(if they have a remote dialogue configured)

18. Added Chained events mechanic (events when triggered, trigger other events)

19. Added Events trigered by dialogue mechanic (Events that happen when you talk to NPCs)

20. Added Sector conditions mechanic (used in events and dialogue reply options)

21. Added Ship conditions mechanic (used in events and dialogue reply options)

22. Added Mob(NPC/Player) conditions mechanic (used in events and dialogue reply options)

23. Server variable condition mechanic (used in events and dialogue reply options)

24. Added Level affecting events mechanic

25. Added Ship affecting events mechanic

26. Added Mob(NPC/Player) affecting events mechanic

27. Added "Set server variable" event mechanic

28. Refactored event loading algorithm

29. Made engines and HyperDrive charge faster when ship is out of combat

30. Remade example.xml2 for events (Event file that contains all possible commands)

31. Created example.xml2 for dialogues (Dialogue file that contains all possible commands)

Who is interested in making own events and scenarios - check out the example.xml2 files.

Also a bit later I will make the model.xml2 files for events and dialogues that will contain details on new event and dialogue mechanic possibilities.

And don't forget to check out the config.cfg file in the server folder. It has new server parameters that you can tweak.

If you have any questions to hesitate to ask.

Krymsonkyng10 years ago

any chance I can help with the writing?

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

Sure. Any help is appreciated.

What did you have in mind?

Krymsonkyng10 years ago

I've got a few events in mind. for example, an abandoned shipyard and a few mechanic based events pulled wholesale from FTL... Because of the ability to populate sectors you've got way more narrative flexibility than the original FTL had. I'm not saying Tachyon should try and turn every dialogue box into a thing, but... Giant space spiders are no joke.

Then there's a main quest line unless you're already working that angle. In which case, anything I can do to help?

Basically, anything that needs text or editing. I'm a sometime freelance writer when not working my day job.

Krymsonkyng10 years ago

I'm not sure what all events are on the alpha server (yet) but if you're game I'm thinking a procedurally generated event system could start filling some of space's void. Any of these ideas sound fun?

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago (1 edit)

I already have a mini script for the main story/quest line.

And for the side quests/events. I have over 50 ideas for now, they just need to be created as events xml files.

I suggest you look into the example.xml2 file in the Server\WorldGen\Events folder.

And see what you can do with it.

I haven't added a model.xml file for a0.6 version yet. But you can check out the model.xml_ file in the a051 version of the game.

Though it doesn't have all the new features and the format of the event files has changed in a0.6, still you can find some explanations there.

(I will make the model.xml for a06 version a bit later)

Also check out my tutorials on the FTL forum.

MuffledFat10 years ago

Fullscreen doesn't work...

SpektorDeveloper10 years ago

What exactly doesn't work for you?

Becaus I just checked and it works fine for me.

I go to settings and click the fullscreen button, then the game goes fullscreen.

Only thing that I've noticied is that after restart the fullscreen parameter is reset and you have to enable it again.

SpektorDeveloper9 years ago (1 edit)

Hello everyone.

Here's the latest update:

1. I recently received an email from one of the developers of FTL.
I won't go into details, but the point is that I can't use most of the graphical assets I have in the game right now if I want to go for Steam GreenLight.
2. Initially I wanted Tachyon to look exactly the same(or as close as possible) as FTL.
But apparently that was a wrong thing to wish for. Because in this case I can't go with this game to public as a commercial project.
3. So I've decided to stop developing Tachyon(As a multiplayer version of FTL).
4. I have released the latest version of the game a0.7 with the full story-line scenario, so you can have a try at it.
5. But this doesn't mean that I'm going to stop developing the game completely. ;)
6. I've decided that I will now dedicate most of my time to finding a pixel art artist that will want to join my project.
7. Also, since I no longer need to have the game looking like FTL, I am going to redesign it, and move the whole theme from space, to underwater.
8. I'm gona have my self some submarines instead of spaceships :)
9. The core mechanics will stay the same(most probably), I might add some new features related to water though.
10. Also I will need to rename the project to something original that is not used by any other game(like Tachyon: The fringe).
11. This also means that I will most probably move my dev log updates from the FTL forum to some other place, not yet sure where to exactly.
12. If you have any suggestions - they are as always welcome.
13. If you have any ideas on how to move the whole space theme/sector jumps/hyperspace/and so on to underwater - they are also welcome.
14. If you know any good pixel art artists that might be interested in joining the project - send them in: Skype: kcd.Spektor Email: kcd.Spektor@gmail.com
I am willing to pay off their work after the game sells, or we can agree on some rev share.
15. Many thanks to everyone for the support so far.
16. And any donations would also be much appreciated, maybe I can gather enough to hire an artist :P

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SpektorDeveloper9 years ago

Small update:

There was a small bug in the latest release, that prevented you from finishing the tutorial.

I've fixed it and reuploaded the game in a new archive: Tachyon_a07_fixed.zip

The version of the game remained the same a0.7

LordPrism9 years ago (1 edit)

I know there are already 4 xml files that contain most of the tag information for events and dialogue in Tachyon, but they fail to elaborate in detail what some of the tags and their parameters actually mean (such as the specifics of what types of server variables can be placed, and what the nonstop event parameter is). Is there a place I can look that goes into what every single parameter and tag means?

SpektorDeveloper9 years ago

I used to have a file with all the explanations(in earlier versions of the game).

Didn't have time to make one for the latest version though.

As soon as I make one for a0.7 I'll add it to downloadable files.

navy30009 years ago

is this game still being updated?

SpektorDeveloper9 years ago

Right now I'm focused on finding a pixel art artist.

Who will help me finish the game and get it on Steam Greenlight.

RectumLauncher9 years ago

Hey Spektor! Please please PLEASEE keep this game space themed!
I'm sure i can find you a pixel artist that can help you give it a unique look aswell!

But i beg you ; ;, please leave it in space > < Or release a vote to the people!
It plays so smooth and the idea of being surrounded by the vacuum of space makes it so much more exciting :)

Cheers!

SpektorDeveloper9 years ago

Hi.

The final game (the one that will be released on Steam and such) will be a submarine one.

But till it's done, I will be making updates to the current setup.

Xpali9 years ago

I get the whole copyright thing but the models beings spaceships seems essential for the sci-fi style of the game(The whole jumping from sector to sector thing). Why do you need steam to sell the game? If the FTL devs won't allow you to use the sprites if you want to go on steam. I'd say just sell it without steam. Or maybe find someone who wants to make models for a space game if you NEED it to go on steam. I have to say that I am very disappointed. I guess I will look at the game but I can't say that as a submarine game I will be buying it.

Xpali

LordPrism9 years ago

I personally like that Spektor is trying a new approach to the art style. Even though I love the space theme as much as you do, I understand completely why Spektor is letting it leave. As he said before, it will help make the game more distinct by having it underwater rather than in space. And since this game is still early in development, it wouldn't hurt to change the direction of the game, as the community of this game is still rather small. I hope that the new artstyle doesn't drive away new players once its revealed, because I want the community to grow even more.

SpektorDeveloper9 years ago (1 edit)

I can't sell the game at all, anywhere, while it has art from FTL. If I do, they will just sue me.

It's hard to explain all the details behind the descision to make the game underwater, all I can say - just wait till it's out, and then judge. Also I might release a space version of the game after the first one. (I also like the space theme very much).

Also, while I'm looking for the artist, I will keep making updates with new feature, and will be releasing them for Tachyon.

Xpali9 years ago

I understand you want to make money with it. You should do what you have to do I guess. If you can find an artist a space version that would be great though. Hope it looks a bit like FTL though.

Xpali

DarkGodMaster9 years ago

Hi,

It's your game but I feel like scifi games are on the rise the last couple years, look at Star Citizen, FTL, Elite Dangerous, Starbound, Stellaris, Endless Space, X-Rebirth, EVERSPACE, ect ect

I'm not sure making it a submarine one will net you a lot of users/customers since to be honest I would never go out looking for a water based game, I found this game yesterday by looking for a multiplayer space game since my Star Citizen organization (Clan) is waiting for the next patch and I've stumbled upon this game.

So my advice would be to keep it Sci-Fi orientated, since you are probably planning on keeping the current engine you could very well add the ability to allow spaceship to land and submerge into ocean planets (requiring specific parts or upgrades) or have a smaller craft go to the planet and submerge.

Underwater planets could contain dangerous life forms but allow for extracting rare minerals from the sea floor or exploring underwater constructs that hold tech.

This would allow you to give a creative underwater twist while still having the ability to jump between systems using space ships. You don't have to put a planet in every system make them feel special.

Just my suggestion after reading your post.

~DGM

Xpali9 years ago (1 edit)

Hi Spektor

Me and my friends fully support your game and will be making it our next major LAN game. I had a question about what your priorities are for the next update right now. My friends and I would really like to see skills and races in the game as well as on board combat. We also would like to see some different tasks that can be done on the ship because we don't always have something to do for everyone on the ship(Edit: drone controll, hacking, cloacking, crew teleporter systems?). Maybe new enemies like rebels? Anyway, that's just some ideas but you don't have to do anything with them.

Keep doing what you're doing,

Xpali

SpektorDeveloper9 years ago

Me and my friends fully support your game and will be making it our next major LAN game.

That's always nice to hear :)

I had a question about what your priorities are for the next update right now. My friends and I would really like to see skills and races in the game as well as on board combat.

My biggest priority for the next update is to add mob to mob fighting. And perhaps skills. Doubt there will be new races any time soon though.

We also would like to see some different tasks that can be done on the ship because we don't always have something to do for everyone on the ship(Edit: drone controll, hacking, cloacking, crew teleporter systems?).

Yes this is someting I'm constantly thinking of, from the start of development. Though I don't think I'll be able to add anything new (drone controll, hacking, cloacking, crew teleporter systems) in the near future. But I will add them eventually.

Maybe new enemies like rebels?

This can be done using events and mob/ship AIs that are available in a0.7. But I don't have the time do do it myself.

I know there are some players that plan to transfer events from a0.5 to a0.7 to get a MMO server on a0.7 version.

Maybe you can contact them and together make new stuff(like rebels ;) ).

Anyway, that's just some ideas but you don't have to do anything with them.

All ideas and suggestions are always welcome.

Keep doing what you're doing,

Thanks! Will do my best! :)

SpektorDeveloper9 years ago

Small update:

In favour of simplicity and unification, and due to the upcoming interface changes:

Player movement will be changed from WASD(keyboard) to mouse clicking.

Clicking somewhere will make the character go to that location, chars will be opening doors automatically.

New interface will have onscreen buttons for opening system screen, dragging scrap, and toggling combat mode.

Reparing broken systems and extinguishing fire will be automatic.

If cell that you are standing on is part of a room that has a system installed and that system is damaged, your char will auto repair it.

if cell that you are standing on is on fire, or any adjacent cell is on fire, then your char will auto extinguish it.

What do you think of these changes?

Any feed back is appreciated.

vinnienumber1019 years ago

I dont know about that update.. just sounds like FTL to me.. me and my friends enjoy the WASD and having to hit F and R

Relix9 years ago

I do like some ideas, but some, not so much. I would personally like the WASD movement to stay, and having the mouse movement as an alternative in the options, and also having the doors auto-open and close in WASD mode. I also think the auto repair/extinguish could be optional as well, for those who want more immersive gameplay.

SpektorDeveloper9 years ago

Happy new year everyone!

Here's the first update in this year:

Some of you thought that I was iddle, but actually I was working hard on the game.

I've found the artist for the game, and am currently working with him on the new design.

Here's a small preview of main ingame interface design .

It's not a final version and might change, but you can get some ideas from it ;)

While the artist is working on the art, I was working mainly on 2 new features (and fixing some bugs):

1. Changing the game controls from WASD to mouse clicking.

This is done for 2 reasons:

First of all new players find it hard to grasp the current controls, and simple mouse clicking should make it easier for them.

And second is that in future we plan on making the mobile version of the game. :)

2. Adding the mob fighting mechanic.

Meaning - shooting mob to mob, break-opening doors and breaking systems from within.

And I can tell you that the hardest part for both of them is done.

What's left:

For the new controls I just need to add the auto repair/extinguish fire.

For the mob fights - add the possibility for mobs/players to break ship systems from inside the room. And add the new mob AI for boarders and defenders.

Also want to add the systems hacking, and ship hijacking before I release the new version.

For now all mobs/players will probably have the same weapon and gear.

And later I will add the mob inventory, together with new shops that will sell mob gear.

As always - any questions, feed back, ideas and suggestions are welcome. :)

P.S.

Was anyone able to make a video playthrough of the a0.7 version?

DarkGodMaster9 years ago

Hi again,

1. Great it's easier for new players to understand clicking with the mouse.

1.5 I would suggest to refrain from making a mobile version since it might require you to simplify the game down a lot or might take up a lot of valuable time learning how to make it for iOS and Android that could have been spent on making the game first game for Windows, my suggestion would be finish the game first then port.

2. Great to hear! Boarding and being boarded is something that is very exciting and would love to see that patched in.

@Pixel Art.

Looks great I know it's a preview but it's very grey when it's further along and the background is filled in and there is a ship decal it could be pretty lovely!

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