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Cogmind Public Changelog version: Beta 14
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NEW - New feature
MOD - Modification to existing system
FIX - Bug fixes
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Cogmind Beta 14 patch 240902
* NEW: Gallery CSV export includes any associated supporter attribution
* MOD: ECA support also adds to power level of allied spillover in post -2/Research event maps
* MOD: Machines previously disabled via Plasma Cutter ignored by remote sabotage attempts
* FIX: Mechanics that lost a part after fitting backup part on an ally and restocking at a Repair Station would drop extra backup parts [aoemica]
* FIX: Weightings for some types of effect scripts recently broken [Sionnis]
* FIX: Weapons automatically attached by Scrap Suit did not count towards gallery records [MTF]
* FIX: Engineers brought into Garrison then assimilated by local Programmers could repair Phase Walls if destroyed before Phase Generator [DoshDoshington]
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Cogmind Beta 14 patch 240827
* MOD: Data Miner assistance likely under a greater more lenient range of conditions
* FIX: Potential save file data incompatibility between different PCs if run in progress saved while freighter convoy active [DoshDoshington]
* FIX: Bringing multitile allies into a Garrison could crash if they instantly destroy a phase wall before your arrival [DoshDoshington]
* FIX: Gallery export data was unable to list required components for fabrication, if any [aoemica]
* FIX: New movement behaviors meant armed allied drones were unable to jump blocking robots [MTF]
* FIX: Not all A5 dialogue was triggering, or triggered incorrectly [lyra]
* FIX: Gallery HTML export data for non-part items missing Fabrication values, which may now be relevant
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Cogmind Beta 14 patch 240822
* MOD: If multiple Coolant Injectors, order of use chosen randomly when taking effect, rather than always using first listed
* MOD: Matter Drive mass reduced from 20 to 15
* MOD: Hidden corridors can no longer be connected to rooms marked for excavation (this standard 0b10 expansion behavior keeps getting reported as a bug)
* MOD: World Map shows known future maps even at depths that will be skipped due to depth jumping, e.g. leaving Scraptown
* FIX: Two new intended Clippyterm entries were inaccessible [Sionnis]
* FIX: Evicted room in Scraptown was missing two possible dialogue options [Sionnis]
* FIX: Reworked Network Hub response event could cluster the responding bots under some conditions [aoemica, DoshDoshington]
* FIX: Crash if using keyboard to access RIF abilities immediately upon startup [DoshDoshington]
* FIX: Crash if Botcube in process of collecting parts displaced/pushed by another robot to stand on top of target part [N.W.L]
* FIX: Numbering system used in one of the new lore entries was incorrect [Plexion]
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Cogmind Beta 14 patch 240812
* MOD: Subdweller and Overtuned parts used by Botcube can break down/malfunction as normal (Scrap Suit prevents latter)
* MOD: Further delayed new Imprinter retreat timer
* FIX: 0b10 bots blocking Engineers from constructing a machine piece could trigger reinforcements under some conditions [Savant]
* FIX: Particular new spoiler weapon upgrade via replication remained unidentified if special attachment event triggers before manual use [aoemica]
* FIX: Force hack could reveal unrelated Terminals in new area [DoshDoshington]
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Cogmind Beta 14 patch 240808
* NEW: SUBCON Basin and DRS Beacon require confirmation to activate
* MOD: Botcubes ignore Storage Units (were already unable to use)
* MOD: Autonomous weapons require visual confirmation by owner to fire at a target
* FIX: New scattered patrol spawn behavior may place followers inside non-solid machines [CrossedViper]
* FIX: Crash on removing storage while it contains an item greater than 10 slots in size along with one or more other items [Lunace]
* FIX: Obliterator miss still applied secondary effects to original line of fire [Boris]
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Cogmind Beta 14 patch 240807
* MOD: Tractor Beam ratings and ranges tightened
* MOD: Researchers consider dismantling objects via Plasma Cutter a hostile action
* FIX: New ground swap part management implementation broke inventory full feedback message when picking up items in most cases [inflori]
* FIX: Index(Machines) could reveal unrelated Terminals in new area [highoncynide]
* FIX: [RPGLIKE mode] Beta 14 update resulted in Protomatter always being reduced to 1 upon being used [Retagin]
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Cogmind Beta 14 "United Federation of Derelicts" (240806)
-----( HIGHLIGHTS )-----
* NEW: Branch map "Scraptown"
* NEW: 83 new items (most employing new mechanics)
* NEW: 50+ new encounters
* NEW: 11 new Derelict robot classes, many with new AI
* NEW: 16 new robot variants
* NEW: 8 new robot tiles
* NEW: Hundreds more lore entries covering new factions, technology, and history
* NEW: Optimized preprocessed data loading allows Cogmind.exe to start almost instantly, plus faster map generation on entry
* NEW: Deferred audio loading system, allowing faster startup and significantly cutting RAM use (deactivate via advanced.cfg: config.deferredAudioLoading)
-----( CONTENT )-----
* NEW: 4 new unique NPCs
* NEW: 4 new unauthorized hacks
* NEW: 11 more unique manual robot hacks
* NEW: 62 new sound effects (total = 1258)
* NEW: Rebuilt and expanded Recycling
* NEW: Scrap Engine relocated to its proper new home (rather than freely given at entrance to Recycling), and comes with in-theme instruction manual
* MOD: The large-scale -2/Research event has more repercussions, including extra spillover and additional patrols on some later maps
-----( QOL / UI )-----
* NEW: If no auto-replace target found for attaching ground item ('a'/LMB), repeat command to open manual swap-from-ground menu
* NEW: Left-click on parts list autopair markers to swap back (equivalent to '/'+a~z+y or Ctrl-RMB)
* NEW: LMB on self while standing on item with full inventory capable of autoreplacing worse items, matching 'g' key behavior
* NEW: Gameover screen requires delayed confirmation to Reset or Quit if have a loadable save state in Adventurer/Explorer mode
* NEW: Tile/ASCII for robots currently affected by ignore_targets darkened, as if disarmed
* NEW: Separate state indicator and context help in info window for "fragile" destroy-on-removal parts, overrides ACTIVE/INACTIVE
* NEW: If no RIF or 0b10 Alert Chip, HUD Location also reports high/max security and sterilization status in those cases
* MOD: Zionite Depthwide Sectors intel targets use dynamic naming scheme based on actual depth
-----( MECHANICS / ITEMS )-----
* NEW: Attacker accuracy reduced by [system corruption]/X% (X = 4 for Cogmind, 8 for others)
* NEW: Cryofiber also doubles cooling effect of all active Heat Sinks
* NEW: Hacking Drone capable of accessing Cave Seal Controls
* NEW: Combat AI groups may sometimes be more aggressive around bottlenecks higher in the Complex
* MOD: Dismantling machines via Plasma Cutter increases alert as normal
* MOD: Army Drones no longer capable of being armed with a launcher
* MOD: Hpw/Lrn. Tractor Beams rating increased, less common
* MOD: System Restoration Modules and Purifiers now destroyed on removal (fragile)
* MOD: Reaction Control Systems apply full benefits to legs
* MOD: Increased fabrication counts for some NC bots
* MOD: Increased fabrication count of some non-prototype parts
* MOD: Heavy Door and Blast Door melee resistances increased from 34% to 50%
* MOD: Reinforced Barrier resistances increased to match Heavy Doors
* MOD: LC Capacitor area more accessible
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* NEW: Multitile robots can push single-tile robots out of the way
* NEW: Multitile robots capable of crushing other robots under some circumstances
* NEW: Multitile followers try to keep their distance to better stay out of the way
* NEW: Multitile controllable allies with a STAY command attempt to move away if approached
* NEW: Some larger robots capable of smashing through obstacles
* NEW: On entering new map with multitile followers, walls and doors near entrance are smashed
-----( HELP )-----
* NEW: Added examples to effect descriptions for all utilities based on value ratios
* NEW: Machine hacking tutorial context messages also show in shell console so immediately visible even in modal UI layouts
* MOD: Updated context help for item Stability/Burnout/Siege stats to explicitly indicate how to apply relevant special modes when applicable
-----( SCORESHEET / DATA )-----
* NEW: Many new scoresheet history log entries
* NEW: Scoresheet records peak and average build rating in each map, and rating on entrance
* NEW: Bonus points for besting VL-GR5 in competition
-----( BUGS )-----
* FIX: Lightning Scan Cloak level increased from 4 to 5, to match analysis [R-26 Lightspeed]
* FIX: Crash during special assimilation win ending animation when using new modal layout with inventory closed [necris81, mrjoebobfred, CaptainWinky]
Extended Beta 14 changelog including additional categorized minor details for advanced players...
>>>: CONTENT
* NEW: Additional behaviors from major NPCs during W/R attack event
* NEW: 3 new build type descriptors
* MOD: Pre-existing patrols on new maps start with more realistic spread
* MOD: Imprinter no longer remains in Zion forever if area comes under attack
* MOD: Clippyterm no longer sometimes appears empty
* MOD: Block/half block glyphs in size 14 ASCII map font now touch cell edges
* MOD: Increased minimum resolution from 600px to 720px in system requirements
>>>: QOL / UI
* NEW: Attaching a part in a temporary slot requires confirmation
* NEW: Adjust the distance of each use of keyboard-based map view shifting (advanced.cfg: mapViewShiftJumpDistance, new default is 15 instead of 10)
* NEW: Holding Ctrl-Alt in keyboard examine/targeting mode highlights path to cursor
* NEW: "Swapping" a part into an empty temporary slot via the part-based swap menu now possible
* NEW: Drag-drop attachment of parts into a temporary slot allowed if target slot is empty
* NEW: Special ALERT announcement if only one usable Garrison Access point remaining in Access
* NEW: System Corruption immunity status reflected directly in HUD
* NEW: RIF ability count included within HUD button itself
* NEW: Keyboard mode also shows RIF status as HUD text
* NEW: Option to always hide part category headers in modal UI layouts, regardless of current slot count (advanced.cfg: alwaysCondenseSlotTypeHeaders)
* NEW: Option to require confirmation when manually dropping inventory item onto another item (advanced.cfg: warnOnInventoryItemDropOnItem)
* NEW: Option to shift hue when visualizing longer paths to reflect the distance (advanced.cfg: dynamicPathDistanceHue)
* NEW: Option to display percent integrity remaining instead of raw values alongside map item labels (advanced.cfg: itemLabelIntegrityPercent)
* MOD: Attaching parts prioritizes use of permanent slots over temporary slots if both are present, regardless of listed order
* MOD: Exiting examine/targeting modes no longer automatically recenters on Cogmind (restore functionality via advanced.cfg: exitTargetingCentersCogmind)
* MOD: Explicitly entering keyboard examine mode rather than targeting mode while view following allied drone no longer recenters on Cogmind
* MOD: Removed itemLabelAddUnidentifiedSize advanced option, behavior now automatic in Tactical HUD mode
* MOD: Removed useless swap all autopairs command (Shift-Alt-w)
* MOD: EX-Prototypes Database terminal moved
* MOD: Chain reaction explosion data in power source descriptions toggled in real time alongside Tactical HUD, rather than requiring a restart
* MOD: Temporary Scrap Engine content list shifted below on-map messages in modal UI layout
* MOD: Temporary Scrap Engine content list hidden while any extended on-map combat logs visible
* MOD: Manual robot hacking input console and any known manual codes always both appear to right of robot hack list
>>>: MECHANICS / ITEMS
* NEW: Transmission Jammer effect description explicitly indicates ability to indirectly jam via drones, Watcher Feeds, etc
* NEW: Active Sensor Suite effect description explicitly indicates immunity to all scrambling and cloaking effects
* NEW: Core Physics Calibrator more explicitly lists late-game effect restriction
* NEW: Engineers have additional task type
* NEW: Melee attacks made with any momentum benefiting from speed bonus while using overloaded propulsion can cause burnout as moving normally
* MOD: Active Sensor Suite tile switched from Processor to Device
* MOD: Engineers no longer "form the Earth" and wait for Tunnelers to clear areas targeted for excavation if already cleared via destructive means
* MOD: Engineers might wait longer to effect some types of repairs
* MOD: Manually triggering friendly AOE traps applies alert and aggro as a normal attack
* MOD: Several special outlier effects that apply corruption now pass through normal defenses against it, for consistency
>>>: MULTITILE ROBOTS
* MOD: Multitile robots can better avoid known hostile traps in certain situations
* MOD: AI spotting of/by multitile robots more accurate
>>>: HELP
* NEW: Tutorial message regarding manual ground swap feature when slots full and no auto-replace options
* NEW: Tutorial message regarding meaning and use of markers that appear next to autopaired attached parts in Tactical HUD mode
* NEW: Tutorial message on first using the keyboard mode hotkey (F2) which hides the mouse cursor, primarily meant as a warning
* NEW: "Cooling Resolution" section in manual detailing turnwise heat processes for min-maxers, given the increasing number of cooling options
* NEW: Manual notes about Launchers indicate some portions of AOE damage may be capable of passing through walls under the right conditions
>>>: SCORESHEET / DATA
* MOD: "Inspector Gadget" achievement description updated to explicitly indicate disqualification due to gaining non-utility slots via other means
* MOD: "Straight Shot" achievement description updated to explicitly indicate Garrisons/Waste/DSF okay
* MOD: "Specialist"-type achievement descriptions explicitly state that damage calculations are across an entire run
>>>: MISC
* NEW: All patron supporter names registered since Beta 13 added to in-game list (see Credits menu)
* NEW: All patron item-attribution names registered since Beta 13 added to the item collection gallery
* NEW: All Alpha supporter names registered since Beta 13 added to in-game list (see Credits menu)
>>>: BUGS
* FIX: Left-oriented exit label activated by hover at right side of map view could show box at a position further left for a single frame [R-26 Lightspeed]
* FIX: Manually triggered label for previously known item outside FOV with active robot signal on top caused overlapping labels [R-26 Lightspeed]
* FIX: Manually triggered label for single position containing robot and item/trap while surrounded by other objects caused label overlap [R-26 Lightspeed]
* FIX: "Melee Specialist" achievement description too long to fit in-game achievement browser after adding clarification [R-26 Lightspeed]
* FIX: W-44 Eye analysis text outdated [R-26 Lightspeed]
* FIX: SHELL lab Researcher special response stopped triggering after Beta 10 [aoemica]
* FIX: Under some conditions Subcaves collapse event may not guarantee a free path out and required digging earth [aoemica]
* FIX: Opening robot traits info via keyboard still possible even while specific component info already opened [aoemica]
* FIX: Direct inventory autoreplacement from ground with full inventory and in full room picked up item without corresponding drop [aoemica, CatPlusPlus]
* FIX: New HOSTILES button could contain inaccurate information under some conditions while not moving [lyra]
* FIX: Fusing of multislot parts did not immediately apply 'f' indicator to all relevant slots [lyra]
* FIX: Megawrench repair of fused multislot part did not remove fused indicator from additional slots [lyra]
* FIX: Force fields, shielding, and other forms of external damage prevention could dampen core damage caused by overheating [lyra, CaptainWinky]
* FIX: Using muteAudioOnFocusLoss option caused ambient audio to restart immediately on tabbing back in to otherwise silent game menu [Hermelin]
* FIX: Late-game NPC (Zh) inventory had become too small to fit all potential contents, could cause item drops under some circumstances [Hermelin]
* FIX: Core Analyzer effect applied to launcher hits as well, despite description [Hermelin]
* FIX: Specialist achievement requirement descriptions indicated end-of-run checking, but were switched to checks upon each hostile kill [Dosh]
* FIX: Possible rare unstable state due to AI combat during W assault [MTF, blelm]
* FIX: Quarantine Array reported any individual multitile allies as multiple systems [lyra, rad_banker]
* FIX: Using new HOSTILES button might crash under certain circumstances [Some Pennies, ()val()]
* FIX: report_schematics could contain "schematic" for Matter [Runia]
* FIX: Treads incapable of crushing targets with exactly 50 core integrity, despite threshold in description [Millea]
* FIX: New automated Chute Trap operation feature did not always finish its job [deepfield]
* FIX: "Assassin" achievement could be earned by sneak attacking inactive hostiles [Darby]
* FIX: Extended game major NPC data core might be created under incorrect conditions after recent change [leiavoia, szymekc]
* FIX: Holding RMB too long to close an info window over map could set a new centerpoint or shift map under certain circumstances [Maiker]
* FIX: "Novice Programmer" and "Prolific Hacker" achievement detection broke [Chickoo]
* FIX: Potential crash on extremely long combat log targeting factor breakdown messages with full detail enabled [Sherlockkat]
* FIX: Autobeam Turret could drive up alert each turn while remaining in its view [CatPlusPlus]
* FIX: Trap Scanners now use <parallel_ok> in effect description instead of <stacks> [rad_banker]
* FIX: Indirect corruption kills via impact damage did not count towards Robots Corrupted tally [Sionnis]
* FIX: Workers could get stuck trying to collect inaccessible debris under certain groups of special bots [Fernman]
* FIX: -customFilePath option not compatible with notes.txt/scorehistory.txt files [joke_LA]
* FIX: Offscreen comment markers along top edge of map view covered by header in map comments mode [blaj]
* FIX: Direct transfer of traps between two Trap Extractors was not possible even with one in DROP and other in collection mode [Jazzer]
* FIX: Watcher analysis text reflected older sensor jamming mechanics [Byrnorthil]
* FIX: Normal temporary input block to avoid accidental skipping of game over stats didn't apply if watched complete or partial win animation sequence
* FIX: Advanced.cfg cursorJumpDistance was not being applied, always used default value
* FIX: Quickly scrolling the extended combat log in a modal UI layout via accelerated mouse wheel could lock the log state
* FIX: Clippyterm "Trash" entry did not give the intended intel
* FIX: An earlier version broke temporary patrol dispatches in 0b10 maps that had them
* FIX: Addressed so-called "grunt hopping" AI movement scenarios occurring under some conditions in generally cramped areas and bottlenecks
* FIX: Scoresheet "Corruption Blocked" entry also tallied effect of any Corruption Screens on non-Cogmind robots
