Creative Colonial Building Thread

dotsnake · November 07, 2014, 04:07:12 AM

I used Development tool, is that allowed?

CodyRex123 · February 22, 2015, 09:47:56 PM

Alright, so i sorta have a kill box, but i don't really think its a kill box, its really only there to make sure they don't side attack me with a 3 launch rocket launcher, i had a short nightmare of it. (Reloaded save... fixed, lol.) i also don't know how to take screenshots.

loc978 · February 27, 2015, 02:09:26 AM

Figured I've been using this colonist name/profession setup (from a rather big-name property) long enough through EdB Prepare Carefully, I might as well model their home after something one of 'em owns:

( http://i.imgur.com/sPUsk6I.jpg )
Colony name is "New Figaro"... and I made the whole damn castle out of marble. I just wish the flat desert I chose was flatter and desert-y...er. Too much overhead mountain right near the center.

Shinzy · February 27, 2015, 04:27:58 AM

Quote from: loc978 on February 27, 2015, 02:09:26 AM
Figured I've been using this colonist name/profession setup (from a rather big-name property) long enough through EdB Prepare Carefully, I might as well model their home after something one of 'em owns:

( http://i.imgur.com/sPUsk6I.jpg )
Colony name is "New Figaro"... and I made the whole damn castle out of marble. I just wish the flat desert I chose was flatter and desert-y...er. Too much overhead mountain right near the center.

can it sink underground? =P
aaand you won't have bunking for the rest!

milon · February 27, 2015, 07:15:37 AM

Did you discover anything odd about the stratum underneath while digging the foundations? Can a madman set it on fire?

Also, that's really awesome!

Elfblood · February 27, 2015, 07:44:04 AM

*Need this mod wich shows colonist Pictures o.O*

What is it ?

btw. I loled hard at the "Tribals coming", "Tribals going" screens ^^

Shinzy · February 27, 2015, 08:27:01 AM

Quote from: Elfblood on February 27, 2015, 07:44:04 AM
*Need this mod wich shows colonist Pictures o.O*

What is it ?

btw. I loled hard at the "Tribals coming", "Tribals going" screens ^^

Is Edb's interface mod!
https://ludeon.com/forums/index.php?topic=5258.msg50443#msg50443

they killed four of my colonists before rerouting!
thank god you can now make friends with them with the release prisoners thing

Vexare · February 27, 2015, 04:06:42 PM

I don't have a colony worth submitting to this project (yet) since I'm still really new to the game and learning each time a new build comes out and I restart. I don't use any mods either and still exploring that aspect of the game.

I just wanted to say this thread is really interesting and really opens my eyes to the long-term potential of the game beyond just building a ship and leaving which is ok for once or twice playthrough but I really want to get to the place where I can have a colony for many years of ingame time and watch it evolve and grow. These pictures y'all are posting give me hope I can learn to accomplish that and make it look really nice too. I'm in awe at the amazing detail and organization many of you are showing. Wow.

Edit: If you could suggest just a few mods that make long-term play and large-scale colony life better, easier to manage and prettier, I'd appreciate a short list!

loc978 · February 27, 2015, 06:28:58 PM

Quote from: Shinzy on February 27, 2015, 04:27:58 AM
can it sink underground? =P
aaand you won't have bunking for the rest!

I wish it could sink underground, or at least that the power stations looked more like the turbines from the original. Might use RTGs for the next attempt... and we're strictly a catch and release colony... though I'll be making the next one bigger to include more of the cast. Unfortunately, I don't think there's a good enough way to make Mog, Umaro, Gogo, Relm or Gau. So that'll be... 9 bedrooms, 10 if I keep using Maria (who I only use because she fits so well with the pop idol backstory).

Quote from: milon on February 27, 2015, 07:15:37 AM
Did you discover anything odd about the stratum underneath while digging the foundations? Can a madman set it on fire?

Also, that's really awesome!

We decided not to check the stratum. Last time scared Terra... and thankfully, the madman keeps overestimating the effectiveness of fire against marble.

Also, thanks to both of ya!

milon · February 27, 2015, 08:29:37 PM

Quote from: vexareEdit: If you could suggest just a few mods that make long-term play and large-scale colony life better, easier to manage and prettier, I'd appreciate a short list!

Personally I don't use mods that change the game itself. I like the EdB Interface, Ice Sheet, and Snappy Dresser mods. Ice Sheet enables that biome, and the other two are cosmetic only.

Edit - I get little play time, so my colonies usually go for around two years before the next alpha comes out. And I play on Randy or Phoebe, 30% or less.

TheBubs · February 28, 2015, 06:04:08 PM

Here's the colony known as Hope.

Done in Basebuilder mode because we are a peace loving people..

And here is the colony again at night time. Really enjoyed the path lamps from one of the mods I'm using. I may post some close ups at some point if people care enough.

CodyRex123 · February 28, 2015, 08:04:52 PM

Where can i find my screenshots, am on Windows XP.

Shinzy · March 01, 2015, 05:44:29 AM

Quote from: CodyRex123 on February 28, 2015, 08:04:52 PM
Where can i find my screenshots, am on Windows XP.

they're tucked away really far somewhere
I figured the best way to find them is through ingame -> options -> open save data folder and it'll take you to the place with all the savefiles and screenshots and all

Panzer · March 01, 2015, 12:31:00 PM

My last colony, pretty successful, I do like mining into the rocks though.

http://imgur.com/wTCgLBc,oGygQha,ycppZER,XuogaY1#0

CodyRex123 · March 01, 2015, 02:24:46 PM

How do you post the screenshots?