Colony Ship Early Access Release Thread [GAME RELEASED, GO TO NEW THREAD]

[Sòren]

Sneaking is kind of oddball since in some situations whole party must go through

I agree on it being oddball, but not really for this: I think there's only one place like that and it's trivial even with everyone at stealth 1.
Stealth is more of an oddball in that, while talking and fighting are supported solutions for almost every encounter, stealth only works for like a third. And to get high value out of stealth, your stealther also needs a generous helping of lockpick, computer, critical strike and electronics.

I rather like the stealth gameplay, but playing a sneaker feels somewhat suboptimal a lot of the time.

agreed. it felt kinda stupid that one of my builts that tagged stealth (at 5 or 6 at this time), but did not tag either lockpick or computers, could do less at the Black Hand HQ than other builts that did not. stealth 2 or 3 and computers 6 actually lead to a much better result there.

maybe it could be made more worthwhile if it allowed access to some unique equipment.

 

[Tsubutai]

For what it's worth, the update coming at the end of this month will apparently include a very challenging stealth-based tomb robbery that will be crucial for accessing some late-game areas.

 

[lukaszek]

mastermind non combat stealth is the build to play

 

[Pink Eye]

a very challenging stealth-based tomb robbery that will be crucial for accessing some late-game areas.

Meh. Not sure if that'll be worth for me to tag Stealth on Faythe or Myself to make that work. Since I want as many combat encounters as I can get for skill growth, plus combat is just more fun for me. Thus leaving me with little stealth. Seems like after Pit things are getting restricted. In Pit there's so many different ways to accomplish a quest irregardless of build; just choose one that's appropriate for you. Now we go from this open way of doing things to a restricted way, which is unwise, in my opinion.

 

[Parabalus]

mastermind non combat stealth is the build to play

You miss too much content with no combat.

Also have no agency in quest outcomes really.

 

[lukaszek]

mastermind non combat stealth is the build to play

You miss too much content with no combat.

Also have no agency in quest outcomes really.

dont worry, you go with a flow and by the end of the game you become the ship.

 

[Tsubutai]

a very challenging stealth-based tomb robbery that will be crucial for accessing some late-game areas.

Meh. Not sure if that'll be worth for me to tag Stealth on Faythe or Myself to make that work. Since I want as many combat encounters as I can get for skill growth, plus combat is just more fun for me. Thus leaving me with little stealth. Seems like after Pit things are getting restricted. In Pit there's so many different ways to accomplish a quest irregardless of build; just choose one that's appropriate for you. Now we go from this open way of doing things to a restricted way, which is unwise, in my opinion.

I think it's more accurate to say that there are no restrictions on murderhobos in the Pit - pacifists can't sneak their way through the arena to talk to Harbinger and Knurl or sweet-talk the froggos into surrendering their brains to complete the mutation quest, after all. Having a small amount of content gated by skills/builds is hardly a new thing, though - it's like getting to the bottom of the Abyss in AoD.

 

[Pink Eye]

>it's more accurate to say that there are no restrictions on murderhobos in the Pit
Embrace Murderhobory.

 

[jackofshadows]

mastermind non combat stealth is the build to play

You miss too much content with no combat.

Also have no agency in quest outcomes really.

dont worry, you go with a flow and by the end of the game you become the ship you will choose between 3 totally different endings!

Or that.

 

[zool]

So I don't follow the development of Colony Ship to avoid spoilers but where are we in terms of release date*? I seem to remember that originally, it was supposed to be released end of 2022.

* for the full version only, not early access.

 

[Marat]

So I don't follow the development of Colony Ship to avoid spoilers but where are we in terms of release date*? I seem to remember that originally, it was supposed to be released end of 2022.

* for the full version only, not early access.

End of June 2023

 

[Pink Eye]

That's assuming there won't be anymore delays with content delivery. The schedule is mostly a rough estimation of where the developers hope they'll finish in time. One thing is certain though. I don't think they're going to delay this for another year.

 

[Eyestabber]

Hello

any way to edit the save file/console/whatever to give Faythe a tag on CS? I forgot stealth doesn't work without CS and now I'm stuck with my Faythe being unable to do the stealth sections because I tagged something else instead of CS. Not going to restart, so any fix?

 

[Pink Eye]

I've never tried it, but try cheat engine? There isn't a way to modify character tags after they're picked.

 

[Tsubutai]

Hello

any way to edit the save file/console/whatever to give Faythe a tag on CS? I forgot stealth doesn't work without CS and now I'm stuck with my Faythe being unable to do the stealth sections because I tagged something else instead of CS. Not going to restart, so any fix?

You could wait until the update coming at the end of this month - when it releases, you will be able to upgrade her intelligence implant and raise her INT from 9 to 10, which will let you tag one more skill on her.

 

[Jaedar]

I've never tried it, but try cheat engine? There isn't a way to modify character tags after they're picked.

How are you supposed to find the variable to edit though? I guess you could pretty easily give yourself arbitrary CS xp (find a combat encounter, and have Faythe crit a few times to trigger xp gain), but giving yourself extra tags while already at 0 seems hard.
Or maybe its easy if you are good at cheat engine, which I am not.

 

[Eyestabber]

Hello

any way to edit the save file/console/whatever to give Faythe a tag on CS? I forgot stealth doesn't work without CS and now I'm stuck with my Faythe being unable to do the stealth sections because I tagged something else instead of CS. Not going to restart, so any fix?

You could wait until the update coming at the end of this month - when it releases, you will be able to upgrade her intelligence implant and raise her INT from 9 to 10, which will let you tag one more skill on her.

Nice! Implants upgrades are coming next? And how do I fix the damaged stuff I keep finding?

 

[lukaszek]

Nice! Implants upgrades are coming next? And how do I fix the damaged stuff I keep finding?

its damaged because you didnt have enough bio to extract them properly. If there was 1 point difference, you can repair it with electronics from inventory screen(gives you electronic xp)

 

[S.torch]

Lol saying that Age of Decadence is "edge". If anything the game was very tame for something inspired in Classic Antiquity.

 

[Pink Eye]

The devs revealed Evans special feats and what'll trigger it. See spoilered:

Spoiler

"Let's get to it then," says Evans. "How do you want to play it?"

"I want you to cover us, so stay back and make your shots count."

Evans gain feat Defender: when in cover: +2 ballistic DR, ranged aimed attacks cost 2AP less.

"I want you with me, not hiding behind cover and worrying about getting shot. The more you worry, the more likely you're to get killed. You don't want that, do you?"

Evans gains feat Desperado: when not in cover: AP +2, +5 Initiative, +15 reaction.

Apparently a robot encounter triggers it. Source:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/648410/discussions/0/3417685728363193743/?ctp=5#c5089647632450455642

Whatcha thoughts, bros. Desperado looks pretty nuts in my opinion.

 

[Marat]

The encounter in the Factory had a dialogue with Evans that seemed like it will influence his eventual special trait.

 

[lukaszek]

ranged aimed attack reduction with faster weapon like revolver seems strong too

 

[Herumor]

Is the game still on schedule for a release in November this year?

 

[Alphons]

Is the game still on schedule for a release in November this year?

Updated schedule

End of Jul - ECLSS (the House of Ecclesiastes)
End of Oct - The Pit (chapter 3 content)
End of Dec - Heart (the mutant town)
End of Feb - Hydroponics (Yellow and Red Zones), Mission Control (lower levels)
End of Apr - The Armory (level 3), Bridge and the end of chapter 3, all locations are done.
End of Jun - Endgame (chapter 4)”

 

[Eyestabber]

So the Habitat...? A massive place with only a modest amount of stuff to do. I hope more side quests will be added later on. Kinda wished for another NPC companion too, a fourth pre-ECLSS companion would be nice. Jed's awful stat spread annoys me and I wish I could replace him sooner. Shuttle bay is fine, I guess, plenty of things happening there.

I still maintain that the game needs more easy fights in the very early game. NOT nerfing present fights, but rather adding new ones, thus allowing us to train Faythe in an environment in which she doesn't get insta gibbed.

Also, question: is recoil control implemented yet? I found no difference between a 4STR rifleman and a 8 STR one.