[img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/5500079a75cb01adb01e5fbcd7c71fd30a89c60a.jpg[/img] [h3]Greetings, Spacefarer![/h3] [b]Glad to find you here in this part of the Galaxy. We have some news to share![/b] We've been working in the background on the next Major Update. [b]This next update will now mark the 20th Major Update for Space Haven.[/b] As such this update will be a big milestone for the game and also for us. We've been working on something special for this update. [b]The main role of this update will be the Exodus Fleet and a main quest line[/b], comprised of missions that will build up a story for the Search of Eden. [b]We've once again turned to our skilled writer by the name of Hambone[/b] to write a storyline that is presented through dialogue between characters belonging to the Exodus Fleet. [h3]The Exodus Fleet[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/e99e6b2c893b12a5545a7311beeb0f619b10bbc7.jpg[/img] [i]Sheridan, the commander of the Haven Foundation's Exodus Fleet.[/i] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/261c278f897cd6a188b36b917b247163ed23946e.jpg[/img] [i]The Exodus Fleet can be seen in a sector in the background.[/i] [b]The Exodus Fleet is the Haven Foundations hope of bringing thousands of refugees from Earth to a new home somewhere out there in space where they can make a fresh start.[/b] Lead by Sheridan, the Commander of the Exodus fleet, the fleet needs to traverse a perilous galaxy in search of a new home. [b]This is where you, the player, get a chance to become the new Pathfinder for the fleet.[/b] Beware though, something bad happened to the previous one. So the question is, are you up for the adventure? [h3]The Pathfinder[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/dc37885626bb4b4933d6e8adc4dffa62fa1ea7d6.jpg[/img] [i]Seek out a crew member of the former Pathfinder ship and find out what happened to them.[/i] As the player you will be presented with the opportunity to become the new Pathfinder for the Exodus Fleet. [b]As the Pathfinder your mission will be to work as one of the frontrunners for the Exodus Fleet, exploring systems and carrying out missions given by the Exodus Fleet.[/b] [h3]Interacting with the Exodus Fleet and using Prestige Points[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/35691cb3b395b53fabf519148ce686b5e53c67f4.jpg[/img] [i]The Exodus Fleet will have its own needs that vary in status as you play. Crises and events may strike and the fleet will call for you to help.[/i] [b]The Exodus Fleet will not adhere to the exact same rules as normal ships in the area where the player is.[/b] Instead, the Exodus Fleet will be in the background but still move forward with the player as you traverse the galaxy. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/b64cb12a773622d87e9ed274c8ee50879e85ad06.jpg[/img] [i]Become one of the fleet. Help the Exodus Fleet when they need you and call for aid when you need them.[/i] Become one of the Exodus Fleet. You will be able to interact with the fleet when you are in the same sector. [b]You can call ships for aid, request resource transportations, new crew members or even unlock some technology. [/b]You will be able to do this through so called prestige points, which are acquired when carrying out missions or otherwise helping the Exodus Fleet. [h3]Exodus Fleet Crises and Events[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/8921750b2ba43d00d6e475ab99d4749a6b65a595.jpg[/img] [i]The Exodus Fleet will have various crises affecting it on its journey towards Eden.[/i] [b]Various types of crises may strike the Exodus Fleet as you and the fleet traverse through the galaxy.[/b] Dangers, like meteors or others, may hit some of the ships in the fleet affecting some area of production. This will have a direct impact on your interaction with the fleet and the ability of the fleet to send resources to you. [b]You can help the fleet by finding special larger resource spots in the starmap[/b], which the Exodus Fleet can use to replenish their resources. [h3]Resource Spots[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/5c2ef7665a9956e8ad26b53d60b8c7e7919ee5c7.jpg[/img] [i]Special larger resource spots will be appear on the starmap as spots for the Exodus Fleet to replenish their resources.[/i] [b]Special types of larger resource spots, such as comets, mega asteroid fields, hyperium and energium clouds appear on the starmap.[/b] These large resource spots provide opportunities for the Exodus Fleet to replenish their resources. Explore the galaxy and help the Exodus Fleet by guiding them to these spots. [h3]The Search for Eden - Main Quest Line Missions[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/e41f09bde4290b359e05eab577edb114cd5e24e0.jpg[/img] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/f030c26008bdec905c2528e179d1da6338663d8b.jpg[/img] [i]Carry out special missions for the Exodus Fleet to further the story of locating the mysterious Eden.[/i] [b]The Exodus Fleet will need you as the Pathfinder to carry out special missions,[/b] which are tied to the storyline of finding a potential new home for the refugees from Earth, a new habitable planet. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/5e5d6f27f2ef946d6860db3b6b557b19e0fe2853.jpg[/img] [i]Hmm... I wonder what this does![/i] These missions are no ordinary missions. [b]They are a mix of exploration, building but also scripted events. Surprises that might give you the shat pants condition if you are not prepared.[/b] We've put more time and effort into these missions, with the scripted events but also a lot of dialogue for those interested in reading how they relate to finding Eden. [h3]New NPC Ships for The Haven Foundation and Flaming Swords[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/8b33d119b7832023888967c1213a1678ff588280.jpg[/img] [i]You will meet some new Haven Foundation and Flaming Swords NPC ships in the galaxy.[/i] [b]We've created new NPC ships you can meet in the galaxy.[/b] You will be able to request assistance from the Exodus Fleet and they will send a Haven Foundation ship fitting your needs. The Flaming Swords is a special faction tied to the storyline of finding Eden. You may encounter their ships in the quest missions. [h3]New Starting Ships for The Small Hope Scenario[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/ea756fcab64da84f1ca2085509d0d1df959a1d7b.jpg[/img] [i]We've created new starting ships for the Small Hope scenario.[/i] There will be new starting ships available for the Small Hope scenario. [b]We've tried to make them different from each other allowing for different types of ships to emerge once they are expanded.[/b] Hopefully you will find success with the ship you choose! [h3]New Siren Worlds[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/dc9e9497c8985312a4e563b7c096bf2e00e5108c.jpg[/img] [i]Siren Worlds will be changed to have both positive and negative effects, along with some mystery![/i] [b]We are changing the effects of the Siren Worlds. In Alpha 20 the effects will not only be negative, there will be some positive as well.[/b] While in the sector, researchers will get a bonus to their research speed for a period of time. Additionally, [b]mysterious creatures might appear[/b] that may cause your crew to have a lift in mood or sometimes be scared! [h3]Cliffs on Asteroids[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/f3930ceb364f6eecb89001457d60ab4159c3f45a.jpg[/img] [i]Asteroids will now have cliffs, which will make station building missions more interesting.[i] We have created a cliff generation system for asteroids. [b]The cliffs will create opportunities to add some exploration to asteroids and also make station building missions more interesting.[/b] [h3]Cargo Containers in Space and Derelicts[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/08581673256f5ea17323aece29beb146339f8a23.jpg[/img] [i]You will encounter derelict cargo containers both in space and on derelict ships.[/i] [b]Abandoned derelict cargo containers can now be encountered in space and also on derelict ships.[/b] These abandoned containers may contain a surprise... Or two! [h3]Many Other Improvements and Additions[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/2b824b4a2dedd9ead10fabad184ee28dd439e3b2.jpg[/img] [i]We've done many smaller improvements and polish. The more advanced power generators will receive a new look.[/i] [b]In addition to all of the above we have worked on other things such as polishing the user interface and making various graphical improvements.[/b] The more advanced Power Generators will receive a new look. [h3]When Will Major Update 20 (Alpha 20) Be Released?[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34134616/378e49e11b7dcdb242dc7e62fbb65eb03a8b4bdf.png[/img] [b]We still need some time to work on this major update but we are hoping we can get a build of the new update to the unstable branch sometime in December[/b], which will allow you to try the update as we work on it towards a stable release. [b]We will post news on that right away as we know more! Stay tuned, Spacefarers.[/b]