RimWorld change log

[OpposingForces]

@Tynan: I assume that the view 4 means we'll be able to rotate the view?
on a side note i'm not liking the change to wood. can't put my finger on why though.

[Dr. Z]

New guy here about to buy the game tonight after work.  Generall, how soon after you post stuff in the changelog do we get the updated versions?  Is it the same day, next day, else . . . ?

It's not that there are little updates every few days, but new Alphas every 2-4 months (guessed), which always bring some big changes. Assuming Alpha 4 was released not long ago the next update will come out in a few months (maybe August?).

[Neone]

New guy here about to buy the game tonight after work.  Generall, how soon after you post stuff in the changelog do we get the updated versions?  Is it the same day, next day, else . . . ?

Depends New version is released about each 2 months, and Alpha 4 was released just few weeks ago.

[FroBodine]

Ok, cool.  So, as a new player should I get the game now, or wait?  I keep reading that it has become too difficult with the overpowering raids.  Is it super unbalanced right now, or is it still fun and very playable?

[absentminded]

 The bit I like the sound of the most is probably cabin fever weirdly, I keep having trouble motivating myself to build townships over bunkers and that little extra push would keep the game fun over safe.
  The ship sounds brilliant too though. Maybe it could be an optional end-game, beyond how it's already optional, I mean even doing it wouldn't necessarily end things if maybe your converted tribals or someone didn't want to go, so your survivors, ex-pirates and space refugees would get in the ship and head off but you could choose to stay behind with the ex-tribals or etc.

Ok, cool.  So, as a new player should I get the game now, or wait?  I keep reading that it has become too difficult with the overpowering raids.  Is it super unbalanced right now, or is it still fun and very playable?

I started on this version and it seems well balanced. There's a friendly mode anyway, but on classic it's not noticeable hard until quite far in when it ought to be.
I'd definitely recommend getting it now over waiting.

[FroBodine]

Thanks absentminded!  I'm in.

[Untrustedlife]

@Tynan: I assume that the view 4 means we'll be able to rotate the view?
on a side note i'm not liking the change to wood. can't put my finger on why though.

Because it doesn't feel right perhaps? I t will be re-added in the future i believe....

[Plunkett]

I love the updates the past few days: encouraging villages (outside) and also yesterday's!

Reworked starting equipment so it now comes in your drop pods. Added alerts for making starting stockpiles, unforbidding starting resources, and taking starting weapons. Starting beds removed.
Architect panel shows names of needed resources and offers an info window about the construction you’re considering.

Certainly improving gameplay, the balance between fixing/balancing and new additions is wonderful to see - something that developers often neglect until the end.

[Garen]

Game displays time passed as a date with months and years'

so will we arrive on a specific date, or have you changed it so events etc take months?

[Astraeus]

I just have to say that I can't believe how fast you work on this game. I've bought into several early access titles, and this is easily the fastest evolving one. Every time you release a new version, it's like Christmas has come early. Love it, Tynan!

[Dr. Z]

Created bad thought for being naked.

So I assume there will be a clothing system.

[absentminded]

Good grief, it updates multiple times on the same day!
That's brilliant, but oh the poor tribals will be so sad now, not naked because they want to be anymore.

[drb89]

Created bad thought for being naked.

Too bad. I was really looking forward to the nudist colonies. Now it's all going to be crazy naked people

[Garen]

sounds like someone is making a tailor's bench/sewing machine.
finally artistry could have a use!

[conquestor]

Created bad thought for being naked.

Too bad. I was really looking forward to the nudist colonies. Now it's all going to be crazy naked people

It's ok. I'm sure you'll get the carpet bonus after a few weeks.

(I actually finished my registration just to post this).