0.301.101 - Universe Update (Pre-Release 3)
New Launcher Notice
There is a new launcher available, which is required to run StarMade versions ≥ 0.3. You can obtain this new launcher one of two ways:
- Via the new launch option on Steam
- Via the GitHub releases page
Please note that while this launcher is still a work in progress, it does still support current release versions of StarMade as well.
System Changes
Armor HP
Armor HP has been re-added to the game. Armor HP reduces incoming damage significantly, with the percentage of damage blocked decreasing as Armor HP is reduced. By default, damage will start to bleed through armor starting at <80% AHP. In future, this value will be modifiable via chambers.
These values need testing, so we encourage players to try out the new system and report feedback in the StarLoader Discord.
New Tutorial System
A new tutorial system is being worked on. This new system replaces the old outdated video tutorials, and will eventually include guides on all aspects of the game, and will even allow mods to add their own tutorials.
While the backend for this system is mostly done, we are asking the community to help contribute their knowledge to this in order to provide a more robust, accurate, and helpful guide for new players. If you are interested in contributing to these tutorials, head over to the StarLoader Discord.
New Shops
New Shop entities have been added. These new shops are much fancier than the old ones and come in two variants:
- Trade Station (Advanced Shop): Comes with docks and a shopkeep spawn block.
- Trade Outpost (Standard Shop): Does not have docks or a shopkeep, and is shorter than a Trade Station.
Additionally the default player spawn positions have been updated to reflect these new shops.
Misc. Changes
- Screenshots and Gifs are now saved in the StarMade/screenshots folder.
- Saved build hotbars can now be cycled through by holding Left-Alt and using the scroll wheel in creative mode.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed map waypoint icon selection.
Known Issues
- Some waypoint icon sprites are missing and need to be finished.
- The waypoint icon color picker “recent colors” palette doesn’t function properly.
- The Local Universe Advanced Settings panel doesn’t display correctly, and causes OpenGL errors.
- Templates can’t be loaded because the selection drop-down isn’t interactable.
- The weapon menu detail panes don’t display correctly.
- The new shops sometimes don’t spawn after a world is reloaded.
- Build Hotbars don’t load correctly in survival mode.
