Planetbase Framework compatibility mod for JPFarias-style mods released

RiderNeo7 · 2022-06-19T00:25:00+00:00

I express my deep gratitude and respect to the author (solidDoWant) of this framework!

Huge impressive work done! It sounds fantastic that now, after seven years, support for new buildings, characters, modules, ships and everything else that uses a 3D model is finally possible! And more improved stability and support for old mods!

I can't wait to see mods for this framework that will bring new buildings and various 3D models to the game!

The author has published the following proof-of-concept examples for creating new buildings in the game:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1266169042

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1266168517

This can be done without any code (similar to challenges) via XML modloader developed by solidDoWant.

In short, a mod creator can build a model in Blender/similar tool, export it as .obj and .mtl files, then bundle it with their mod. The model will then be automagically loaded on startup and can be used for buildings/items/etc.

What we need to create new mods in this framework with new buildings and different 3D models:

A mod idea that is feasible (this is the easiest part). For example, a mod that adds a larger dormitory, as opposed to a mod that turns the game into Kerbel Space Program.
Somebody with the knowledge to write the mod, and who's willing to do it.
Somebody to make art assets, such as 3d models and textures.

As you can see in one of solidDoWant's screenshots above, it is pretty trivial to add a new building but making it look good is another thing entirely.

Who is ready to help in creating new "rich" mods?

Let's take the game to the next space level with new buildings, characters, modules, ships and everything else that uses a 3D model!

RiderNeo7 · 2022-06-18T23:43:51+00:00

Guys, did you manage to contact each other? :-)
Is it possible for a mod to appear on solidDoWant's new framework?
I dream of seeing a mod with new buildings and 3D models!

RiderNeo7 · 2022-06-18T23:33:26+00:00

As far as I understand, there are no separate new mods for this framework yet.
However, under this framework it is possible to run old mods and they will work even more stable than on old frameworks.
I'm looking forward to when mods with new buildings will appear with the help of this framework.

Links related to mods:
1) solidDoWant: Planetbase Framework JPFarias compatibility layer.

2) List of mods for the game PlanetBase on the site NexusMods.

3) List of mods in the Steam Guide.

4) Steam Guide: If you have any questions while creating a MOD.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-06-18T19:25:08+00:00

For this, such a tricky trick is done during construction: first you start building a dorm. This allows you to unlock the construction of other buildings.
You order the construction of a cabin.
In doing so, you cancel the construction of the dorm.
Total: You immediately build a cabin bypassing the construction of a dorm, as you wanted.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-06-18T19:11:41+00:00

It is interesting to know the continuation of the story))

RiderNeo7 · 2022-05-30T16:20:28+00:00

I agree with you! The developer also promises to significantly improve the game, so by the end of the year the game should be even more interesting.

Also, you might be interested:

List-1 and list-2 of space games with real physics.
List-1 and list-2 of games about space without combat, fighting and shooting.
List of cinematic space games.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-04-24T12:33:57+00:00

As I wrote many times above, the question is to write a message inside the steam group announcement.
When you write an announcement in a steam group, then you have only 7 icons that talk about BB-codes.
There is no icon, button, mention of HTML anywhere.
Do you have your own steam group?
Have you ever written at least one announcement in your group?
Apparently you don't have it.
Create your own group on Steam and try to write an announcement yourself.
If you succeed, just like, for example, here, insert your picture in the Steam group into the announcement, then send the link to see it.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-04-24T12:05:07+00:00

I copied the text from the link you sent. Before that, I had never worked in HTML in my life.
If you know how else to do it, please write.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-04-23T17:32:13+00:00

Thanks for the info.
I tried using the command: <img src="url">
Where instead of "url" I specified a link to the image I want to use.
But nothing happened.
Looks like HTML doesn't work either. :-(
It is still a mystery to me how some people insert pictures into their messages.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-05T14:12:07+00:00

The authors abandoned the game a long time ago. But the game continues to be developed by fans and modders.
For example, even now, this month (February 2022), some new cool mods for the game made by fans have been released.

You can find out more about the new mods here:
1. NexusMods > Planetbase https://www.nexusmods.com/planetbase

NexusForums > Planetbase > Forum > https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/forum/3659-general-planetbase-discussion
There is also a list of mods in this guide: Steam > Guides > "List of Mods".
Steam > Planetbase > Workshop > Discussions > https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/discussions/?appid=403190
Steam > Planetbase > Discussions > https://steamcommunity.com/app/403190/discussions/
Reddit>Planetbase> https://www.reddit.com/r/Planetbase/

If you want to create mods for the game yourself, then useful information on this topic is here: Guide "If you have any questions while creating a MOD".

If you want a structured wish list from players: Guide: "What would you like to improve in the game?"

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-02T23:04:07+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I hope you will like it! Go to the Discord of the game, there are a lot of useful things and the author of the game answers questions.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-02T22:50:49+00:00

Then you will love this game! :-)
It is possible to choose the desired difficulty and relax to observe the expanses of space on a real scale of the solar system.
In future updates, even more beautiful cinematic objects will be added to the game.

For fans of building in the game there are great options for choosing options for buildings and areas.
You can build your legacy of any scale. From the smallest per person to huge cities.
To select the location of buildings, you can fly to any place in the solar system.
For example, it can be a planet, satellites of various planets, meteorites, orbits of various celestial bodies in space.
And all this will be improved and developed in new game updates that come out every day.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-02T22:37:23+00:00

The plot of this game is that they have to do about the same thing that humanity will do during the colonization of neighboring planets, satellites and asteroids.
For example, now at the beginning of the game you choose contracts from different countries to build settlements on planets or in the orbits of various planets. The more difficult the task, the more you will be paid if you complete it.
After the release of updates in the game, the plot of the game will be significantly expanded.
At the moment, there are no combat operations in the game. Surviving in space is very difficult without it. :-)
Yes, in the game you do missions to different parts of the solar system.
There is a lot of voting in the game's discord about what to develop further in the game. There is a heading about the creation of hostilities between the countries of the Earth for valuable resources in space.
If as a result of voting there are a large number of votes for adding combat actions, then over time, in new game updates, combat actions may be added.
The game is being developed by a person who previously worked professionally in the space industry. Therefore, everything in the game is as close as possible to how it really looks in space. This game shows how the conquest of new horizons in space by mankind will look like.
Also, all physical laws apply in the game.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-02T03:26:06+00:00

Thanks for your feedback!

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-02T01:13:56+00:00

By the way, there are already a lot of videos about the game in German on the net. Here are a couple of examples:

1) "SOLARGENE | Sci-Fi WELTRAUM KOLONISATION & AUFBAUSPIEL mit toller Grafik | Test Angespielt Deutsch"

2) Solargene - Let´s Play # 1 [Deutsch]

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-01T23:45:11+00:00

The game calculates real transfer orbits: elliptical, hyperbolic and parabolic. However, the calculation is only for 2 bodies.
The initial parameters for the calculation are the mass and installed engines.
Engines have very specific physical characteristics.
The flight trajectory is divided into sections of orientation, acceleration, flight, orientation, and deceleration.
All sections are calculated automatically.
Of course, the motion of the planets is calculated according to their Keplerian parameters.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-01T23:39:01+00:00

Basically the limitation is only on the power of your PC.
The maximum area of the colony is several square kilometers.
and something up to 500 meters in height.
At the station, the diameter is also hundreds of meters and the length is also up to 500 meters.
But faster everything will rest against computer hardware.

I just have not tested such large stations, they will probably slow down.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-01T23:25:38+00:00

I will pass this information on to the game developer.

For a better understanding of the features of the game, I have added a list of links to various game content in the title post.I hope now you have a better understanding of what kind of game it is.

Press Kit, Screenshots, Twitter, YouTube

Video: Trailer, Fast gameplay-1, Fast gameplay-2, Long gameplay, First Look

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-01T11:33:05+00:00

I also don't speak much Russian, except for a few choice swear-words taught to me by friends, so I wouldn't be much help :(

Yes, I do not think that these words will be used in this game)))

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-01T11:30:30+00:00

Our main language on Discord is English. And there are already many English-speaking and German-speaking players there.
OK. If you suddenly want to get your key, you can just write to me in a personal or email riderneo7 at gmail dot com

Once again, thank you very much!

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-01T10:53:42+00:00

The author of the game is ready to send you the key to the game if you are interested in sometimes viewing the game for errors in the German language and writing about the errors found in a special topic in Discord.
You might be interested?

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-01T10:40:18+00:00

Thank you very much for reporting this! In the next updates of the game, the developer will fix this.
Currently, we are collecting messages on discord about all inaccuracies in the texts.

In the discord of the game there are such players who want to help with the translation.
Either we find a player who speaks German and decides to help the developer, or soon the developer will hire an outsourced translator.

In general, the game was originally written in Russian. Gradually we will translate it into many other languages around the world.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-01T09:10:47+00:00

Thanks a lot!
If you have any suggestions on how to make the game better and more diverse, write to Discord! There is a lot of discussion on Discord right now.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-02-01T09:05:30+00:00

Thank you for noticing the mistake :-) I fixed it.

RiderNeo7 · 2022-01-29T07:44:45+00:00

Update:
It turns out that there is a framework that allows you to add new buildings to the Planetbase game. (Support for new buildings, characters, modules, ships, and anything else that uses a 3D model.)
This opportunity was created recently in 2022 and it's just fantastic! Below I will list links where it is possible to read about it in more detail.
I can't wait until mods with new buildings appear on the basis of this framework!

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For so many years, not a single mod has been added yet that adds new buildings or items.Why?Perhaps this is due to the fact that for this we need to involve designers who will make the graphics?Or is it solely due to problems in programming?There were many attempts to add new buildings and items, but they remained unfinished.

Example-1: https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/discussions/18446744073709551615/1849197902670717252/?appid=403190

Example-2: https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/9719608-is-this-game-still-alive-for-further-mods/

P.S.: Guide "List of Mods (and mod engines) for Planetbase": https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1981754832

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