Prospector

Devlog

• Update 0.27 - Keyboard Controls
  October 31, 2024 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.27 comes with a test version of keyboard/console controls. Press Space to switch between keyboard and RTS-like controls. In keyboard/console mode, the arrow keys move the selected drone, the E key... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.26 - Fire
  July 22, 2024 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.26 adds fire element. Fires will be very common in this game as the moon's atmosphere contains twice as much oxygen as our planet Earth. The game now has a steam page set up (no download option yet... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.25 - Modules
  April 01, 2024 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.25 focuses on drone modules. nicer module inventory icons nicer module icons new modules that add more slots, e.g. Large Memory Module adds four memory slots, Cargo and Tool Module adds both cargo... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.24 - Recycling
  February 03, 2024 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.24 adds some older ideas for recycling materials and crafted products. There are more things in the backlog, mostly related to dismantling machines and salvaging some materials, but that will come... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.23 - Xmas 2023
  December 23, 2023 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.23 is a minor update for Xmas 2023. Happy holidays everyone! There are several minor changes: Main menu is more dynamic Drone can move onto resource cell by clicking the cell edges (it does not sta... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.22 - Shields
  November 01, 2023 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.22 introduces shields, damage type and resistance mechanics. All existing and new shields have animated effect: If Cloak of Invisibility equipped, executing programs reveals the drone. This is now... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.21 - Weapons
  August 29, 2023 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.21 adds projectile weapons. New military area infested with rogue drones is loaded with blueprints and components to build new weapons: in weapon factory: New composite effects combine multiple vis... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.20 - Explosives
  May 06, 2023 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.20 introduces explosives. New blueprints and resources are available to craft hexogen and CH6. It can be used to blast rocks. There is also a new area with a military base that is still being worke... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.19 - UI
  March 19, 2023 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.19 improves the user interface of all dialogs. The drone inventory is at the heart of all dialogs and everything revolves around it. It stays in the same place, which opens up the possibility of a... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.18 - Rocks
  February 02, 2023 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.18 focuses mostly on game UX and replaces several temporary assets with more attractive versions: New modular rocks asset New underground entrances Travel map images have been updated to reflect ne... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.17 - Selection
  December 27, 2022 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.17 is a special winter update that addresses several technical debts. Most notably it adds: Xmas tree:) Box selection Drone now travels blindly into fog, trying to get as close as possible to desir... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.16 - Missions
  November 28, 2022 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.16 adds auto-generated missions. Instructions for quick game play: Unpack ProspectorGame folder Copy DemoSave\QuickSave.bin from the zip package to C:\Users\%user%\AppData\LocalLow\MathiasKaindl\Pr... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.15 - Crits!
  October 06, 2022 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.15 is mostly about combat improvements. What's new: Critical hit chance, initially 3% but can be upgraded by a new item guarded by a new boss D key to hold/defend position Area effect program to st... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.14 - Save & Load
  September 03, 2022 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.14 enables players to save/load game progress. Use F5 to save and F9 to load game until the UX for managing saved positions is finalized in a next update. Saved games are not going to be compatible... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.13 - Pocket Boss
  May 08, 2022 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.13 adds pocket bosses, NPCs, dialogs, quests and new buildings. Pocket Boss Part of the main story: an ancient civilization collected life patterns in underground storage Player can use ancient dev... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.12 - Day & Night
  January 30, 2022 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.12 adds time, day & night and preview of background music. The moon you have landed on is tidal locked to its planet. It's rotating in geostationary polar orbit. Day & night: Rotation period is cou... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.11 - Active Effects
  January 13, 2022 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.11 brings several HUD changes: Cooldown indicator reworked Nano programs and items positioned side-by-side Execution of nano programs is now limited by category, you can run programs from different... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.10 - Caves!
  December 27, 2021 by MathiasKaindl

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  V0.10 introduces a new cave system that adds new level of freedom when exploring the underground areas. It's an embedded level object that can be pre-made or generated. The old mine has been completel... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.09a Hot fix for crafting Heat shield
  December 19, 2021 by MathiasKaindl

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  This is just a hot fix for insufficient credits to craft Heat shield. Please use this version... Continue reading
• Update 0.09 - Fog
  December 10, 2021 by MathiasKaindl

  V0.09 is another major update focused on upcoming editor and necessary code clean up. All game object classes are now flattened into generic categories like devices, weapons, enemies etc. so that ever... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.08
  August 31, 2021 by MathiasKaindl

  V0.08 is a major update adding key mechanics and moving the game closer to saving game progress: Executing programs mechanic is now available in-game, Calm program can calm enemy drone for half a minu... Continue reading

  
• Update 0.07
  June 02, 2021 by MathiasKaindl

  V0.07 introduces several enhancements: Fast travel between shuttle and trading post Inspect action: left mouse button while pressing Shift key Support for in-game storyboards and overhead messages Use... Continue reading

  
• Minor Update 0.06
  May 05, 2021 by MathiasKaindl

  V0.06 is a small update that adds: Recipes are visible in tooltips Right click on items in dialogs moves them to destination faster than drag & drop Cargo inventory preferred for resources, non-consum... Continue reading

  
• First public version
  May 02, 2021 by MathiasKaindl

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  Hello everyone, this is the first public release of the game. Several key mechanics are already in place, altought not in their final envisioned shape: Resource mining Selling items/Buy orders Craftin... Continue reading