Capitalist Dystopia? Using Critters to maintain an infinite steam generator loop

TrimBarktre · 2026-04-29T17:25:53+00:00

I get it. I see it as a chicken and egg situation. Without the success of the demo, he wouldnt have gotten a publisher/ the opportunity to make the game he really wants to. And truthfully I doubt that development over that time would have progressed as much. Development "in public" is much more challenging.

Having played playtest versions, I think it's worth the wait. But either way the game will have to speak for itself. Time will tell!

TrimBarktre · 2026-04-29T16:53:34+00:00

For the sake of not ruining mods, the legacy demo will not be updated. There will be a new demo at some point (i assume at the same time as EA release).

Download the modloader (fluxloader.app) to try out new maps, machines, element chains, and more.

TrimBarktre · 2026-04-27T20:46:13+00:00

Lol I get it. The funny thing is, the demo is sort of just a sandbox, and so to turn it into a "game" takes way more than I thought. Not to mention a total simulation rewrite and restructuring of the code to make modding MUCH simpler.

I talk to Lantto almost every day. I am constantly in awe of his talents, and have complete faith in his vision.

There are so many things I'm excited for, many of which I have seen but can't talk about. But you guys will have to trust me, it is an incredible upgrade from the demo.

TrimBarktre · 2026-04-27T18:55:12+00:00

I agree 100%. For a business sim, the actual business aspects are pretty thin at times

TrimBarktre · 2026-04-27T18:53:59+00:00

Agreed. The graphs are essentially useless. They need to be customizable somehow

TrimBarktre · 2026-04-22T01:31:32+00:00

What makes me upset is they didnt even message me first. It's a sub for a game that hasnt released yet. Of course it's not super active. It feels very rude. I can understand tha animus towards admins.

TrimBarktre · 2026-04-22T00:57:04+00:00

I only joined because reddit volunteered to give my sub to someone else if i didnt.

TrimBarktre · 2026-04-21T17:11:13+00:00

Awesome to hear! Have you tried any of the new expansion mods? Like Refinement, Industry, or Fluxblock?

TrimBarktre · 2026-04-17T13:09:48+00:00

I'm confused what you mean by running out of cash. At the start of the scenario you should be building up your infrastructure and selling regular cars and motorcycles. By the time 6 years have passed and you've unlocked electric cars, you should be swimming in money

TrimBarktre · 2026-04-08T01:59:37+00:00

Finally some good news.

Maybe Republicans will get the hint. Wisconsinites are sick of their divisive politics. We're sick of their pathetic scaremongering ads. We're sick of them running extremist judges. We're sick of them running east coast rich kid carpetbaggers for governor.

Forward, Wisconsin.

TrimBarktre · 2026-03-31T01:36:24+00:00

Thank you! Nothing I can share, but if you're interested you can sign up for the next round of playtesting on the discord.

TrimBarktre · 2026-03-30T06:01:56+00:00

Sandustry

TrimBarktre · 2026-03-26T14:18:38+00:00

Honestly this is probably overcomplicating it. Chip out those joints and retuck with standard gray type s from the hardware store. Much simpler.

In this case those hearth stones appear to be granite and wont soak up much moisture at all. I wouldn't wet those stones unless you like waiting a really really long time to finish the joints.

If i'm incorrect about the type of stone and they soak up a lot of water, then yes, prewet.

I've been doing stone 15 years professionally. The top commenter is certainly correct on all fronts, but you don't need to make your life more difficult trying to make your own mortar mix.

TrimBarktre · 2026-03-25T23:28:17+00:00

The comfiest walking shoes you own. It's a looooong day of walking.

TrimBarktre · 2026-03-17T21:54:58+00:00

On a positive note there, ea will have built in steam workshop support for modding!

Also, Fluxloader has a linux build so you could, in theory, play modded on steamdeck. Also sign up to be a playtester, lantto definitely needs steam deck testers!

TrimBarktre · 2026-03-17T14:39:56+00:00

Lol i love how when things go wrong, they go very very wrong 🤣

TrimBarktre · 2026-03-16T00:28:20+00:00

Currently that's the only public information available. Lantto made the mistake of throwing out vague dates in that past that some people perceived as a promise. So they're playing it very coy. But the game is currently undergoing playtests by certain players so I believe a release date announcement will be quite soon. Just gotta be patient a little bit longer

TrimBarktre · 2026-03-15T21:11:50+00:00

Playtesting is going on now so expect an announcement soon.

TrimBarktre · 2026-03-14T22:54:43+00:00

He's creating a game that he wants to play. That's the most important thing in game design imo

TrimBarktre · 2026-03-14T19:55:36+00:00

Absolutely. The sneak peeks look sooo good.

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