Active/Passive Ship Modules

Hello everyone,

I'm excited to share today's update, which introduces the first module and brings a host of fixes and improvements!

New Features

• Modules:
  • Modules are a new drop-only item with a 5% chance to drop after winning a match.
  • They can be equipped in the ship inventory slots within your inventory.
  • Important: Module effects do not stack.
  • First Module - "Barrier":
    • Automatically places a shield barrier between your ship and the enemy's ship when the cooldown ends.
    • Barriers last for a set duration and cannot be destroyed by projectiles.
    • They are not physical obstacles, so they won't interfere with movement or positioning.

  More modules will be added soon! Stay tuned!

Bug Fixes

• Improved physics performance at 8x and 16x speed. While progress has been made, there is still room for improvement.
• Fixed an issue where Tier 5 tech upgrades could be acquired without spending tech points.

GUI Updates

• Updated many UI elements to match recent scaling changes. Most are now larger for better readability.
• Completely overhauled block, weapon, and item tooltips:
  • Tooltips now provide much more detailed and useful information.

Ongoing Bugs

We’re actively working on the following issues:

1. Matchmaking failures: Sometimes matchmaking fails; reloading will fix this.
2. Crash after a battle: While crashes may still occur, ship save files will no longer be corrupted. Reloading the game will restore functionality.
3. Visual bugs with lasers/thrusters: Lasers and thrusters may remain visible after battles. This is purely visual and does not impact gameplay.
4. Placement bug: Occasionally, a block or weapon cannot be placed. Reloading the game resolves this issue temporarily while I investigate.

Thanks and have fun playing! I'm grateful for your continued support and feedback as I work to improve the game. Keep an eye out for future updates! 😊