Levels and Performance:
We did a lot of performance tests and decided to make the maps smaller and focus more on the management in the planet view.
Here are some pictures from the latest progress.
Belts that build a loop: (WIP)
We extended the new belt system with functions to detect belts that build a loop since the system was not capable of moving items when no next item spot is free.
We also changed the method how items move on belts. The solution needs some performance tweaking but is much more reliable now.
Planet View UI Work:
We expanded the planet view UIs with a dropdown menu to select a destination a bit faster and added global (ingame) notifications when new sectors were found or transporters have arrived at their destinations.
Statistics:
A new statistics window is now available that shows item production over a specific time. This is the first step for a continuous production even if the game is closed (offline-mode).
Splitter mesh design and animations:
The splitter got a visual improvement with a new mesh as well as animations when an item gets moved inclusive an indicator for the next output lane.
