***************************************************************************************************** __ _______ ____ ____ __ _ ______ __ / //_/ ___// __ \ / __ )________ ____ _/ /__(_)___ ____ _ / ____/________ __ ______ ____/ / / ,< \__ \/ /_/ / / __ / ___/ _ \/ __ `/ //_/ / __ \/ __ `/ / / __/ ___/ __ \/ / / / __ \/ __ / / /| |___/ / ____/ / /_/ / / / __/ /_/ / ,< / / / / / /_/ / / /_/ / / / /_/ / /_/ / / / / /_/ / /_/ |_/____/_/ /_____/_/ \___/\__,_/_/|_/_/_/ /_/\__, / \____/_/ \____/\__,_/_/ /_/\__,_/ /____/ ***************************************************************************************************** Thank you for downloading the Breaking Ground Expansion for Kerbal Space Program! Version 1.3.1 ==================================================================================================== Installation / Updating: Windows Installer: * Run the installer .exe and follow the instructions. OSX Installer: * Uncompress the file provided * Place the contents of the file in your KSP installation directory * Run the script called dlc-mhe-[lang].command Linux Installer: * Uncompress the file provided * Place the contents of the file in your KSP installation directory * Run the script called dlc-mhe-[lang].command Steam: * Steam will keep the game automatically updated. You can change update preferences in Steam's application settings for KSP. Languages: * Make sure you grabbed the installation file for the language you want to install and follow the above instructions. ==================================================================================================== ChangeLog: ====================================== v1.3.1 - Requires KSP v1.8.1 =============================== +++ Bugfixes * Fix items in PAW switching positions in a group depending on state of fields. * Fix generation of free Electric Charge for robotic parts if stopped with the PAW closed. * Fix setting robotic part motors to disengaged in editor and then persisting that way when vessel is launched. * Fix bug related to being able to delete endpoints on KAL-1000 tracks by disabling ability to delete them. * Fix bug when removing parts from vessel and they have multiple actions mapped in KAL. ====================================== v1.3.0 - Requires KSP v1.8.0 =============================== +++ Improvements * Add renaming of Deployed Science Stations. * Add alternators (producing electric charge) on LiquidFuel Robotic Rotors. * Add propeller blade AoA, lift and airspeed readouts to their PAWs. * Add Reset to built position button in PAWs of Robotic parts which causes them to reset their Angle, RPM or Extension. * Add shutdown/restart function to robotics parts based on resource availability. * Add preset curves functionality to the KAL controller. * Add part highlighting on mouseover in KAL. * Improve Robotic Part Resource usage info in editor. * Add interact button to open PAW for Deployable Science parts. * Added new KSPedia slides for Grip Pads, Propellers and Track Editor. * Improve Robotics Parts Resource usage to use less resources when moving slower. * The PAW button "Reset to Launch Position" for robotic parts now reads as: "Reset to build:" + Angle, RPM or Extension depending on the robotic part to avoid confusion. +++ Localization * Fix description text on R7000 Turboshaft Engine in English. * Fix localization of resource name in robotic part PAWs. * Fix KAL help texts. +++ Parts New Parts with Variants: * S-062 Fan Shroud * S-12 Fan Shroud * S-25 Fan Shroud * R-062 Ducted Fan Blade * R-12 Ducted Fan Blade * R-25 Ducted Fan Blade * Readjusted the liftCurve, liftMachCurve and dragCurve values on the propellers and helicopter blades. Rebalanced Robotic Resource Consumption values: * G-00 Hinge * G-L01 Alligator Hinge * G-11 Hinge * G-L12 Alligator Hinge * G-W32 Hinge * Rotation Servo M-06 * Rotation Servo M-12 * Rotation Servo M-25 * Rotation Servo F-12 * EM-16 Light Duty Rotor * EM-32 Standard Rotor * EM-64 Heavy Rotor * EM-16S Light Duty * Rotor, EM-32S Standard Rotor * EM-64S Heavy Rotor * 1P4 Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinder * 3P6 Hydraulic Cylinder * 3PT Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinder * R121 Turboshaft Engine * R7000 Turboshaft Engine +++ Bugfixes * Fix Deployed Science Log and Message system spam. * Fix Deployed Science parts sometimes exploding when coming off rails if in contact with another part (kerbal, etc). * Fix Deployed science parts being visible during the astronaut complex when opening that scene from the Editor. * Fix Robotic Parts using EC when moving to initially set position on launch. * Fix slider numeric values in some PAW fields could go out of range. * Fix autostrut processing for some use cases regarding root part being robotic part. * Fix autostrut delay when vessel comes off rails for vessel with robotic parts. * Fix Actions at the end of KAL track not firing in Play Once mode. * Fix separation of the blades when attached to an active rotor. * Fix rotation of cargo parts in extended tooltips. * Fix cargo part icons appearing in Astronaut Complex when pinned. * Fix drag on pistons. * Fix cargo parts now rotate at the same speed as in the Editor on the inventory grid during Flight. * Fix mirroring of hinges and rotation servos. * Fix KAL Window not closing when vessel goes outta range. * Fix incorrect naming of the Sun in science experiments. * Fix mirrored attaching to rotor side nodes. ====================================== v1.2.0 - Requires KSP v1.7.3 =============================== +++ Improvements * Deployed Science Parts will appear under Deployed Science filter and have map nodes if not connected to a Control Station. * Add Seismic Science Screen Message even if in sandbox game mode. * Add grip pad Parts. * Add Propeller Parts. * Add LF/Air Rotors. * Add Nose Cones. * Changed compound part editor behavior to follow robotic parts. * Changed Rotor Torque to now affect strength and not RPM. * Re-balanced all rotors. * Add Extra animations for interacting with Deployed Science. * Add Surface Features VFX - apply forces. * Add Kerbal taking rock sample animation. * Add priority value to KAL - highest priority wins, equal priorities the values are averaged * Add ability to assign axes controls to KAL. * Add axis Functions to KAL: Move Up, Move Down, Copy/Paste Row, flip Axis vertical/horizontal, align ends, clamp values. * Add resize/scale function to KAL. * Add play speed slider. * Add additional KSPActions for all servos - engage, disengage, lock, unlock, etc. * Add shadows LOD settings on Surface Features. +++ Localization * Fix for piston showing variant names in English for all languages. * Fix Action Groups KSPedia page in Japanese. +++ Parts New Parts with Variants * GP-004 Grip Pad. * GP-036 Grip Pad. * GP-156 Grip Pad. * GPS-025 Grip Strip. * GPS-156 Grip Strip. * EM-16S Light Duty Rotor. * EM-32S Standard Rotor. * EM-64S Heavy Duty Rotor. * R121 Turboshaft Engine. * R7000 Turboshaft Engine. * Propeller Blade Type A. * Propeller Blade Type B. * Propeller Blade Type S. * Helicopter Blade Type A. * Helicopter Blade Type B. * Helicopter Blade Type S. * Tiny Nosecone. * Very Small Nosecone. * Fixed 36P Hydraulic Cylinder colliders. +++ Bugfixes * Fix kerbal transfer being blocked by scanner arm. * Fix input locks on EVA kerbals if they ragdoll whilst playing the deployed science part interaction animation. * Fix EVA kerbals speed when they interact with a deployed science part whilst running or walking. * Fix Science Completed percentage on deployed science experiment PAWs when they are deployed in an invalid situation. * Fix Deployed Science experiments continuing to generate science after their Control Station is terminated in the tracking station. * Fix pistons not starting in correct position at launch when locked in the editor. * Fix collecting Surface Features failing due to kerbal movement caused by animation. * Fix excessive EC draw by scanner arm when time warping. * Fix hinge rotation when using mirror symmetry. * Fix piston drag not changing as extension changes. * Fix Deployed Science parts appearing too high above the surface in some situations. * Fix WCoM math of parts with servo rigidbodies. * Fix SAS cancelling angular velocity of rotors. * Fix Robotic Parts Resource information in extended tooltips. * Fix EVA kerbal speed when interacting with Deployed Science parts. * Fix default science display in Deployed Science Experiments in invalid experiment situation. * Fix default 3P6 Hydraulic Cylinder has a noticeable gap when attaching parts to it. * Fix misspelled word in the description of the Grand Slam Passive Seismometer. * Fix texture seams are present on Hydraulic Cylinders, Pistons and Servos. * Fix an NRE is generated when pausing the title at the Space Center after crashing a vessel with a Deployed Seismometer. * Fix keyboard keys still manipulate gameplay when changing the name of the Track Editor of the Kal-1000 in flight mode and the Editors. * Fix Geyser and Cryovolcanoe force is not synced with audio and particles. * Fix deployed science parts missing 3rd animation. * Fix Kerbals lose their ROC-hammer after quickloading. * Fix PQ celestial bodies shadow casting option is not enabled when "Celestial bodies cast shadows" setting is on. * Fix Rotors not able to reach maximum RPM when un-motorized/motor disabled. * Fix KAL controlling parts across vessel. * Fix KAL controller being affected by space bar. * Fix stagemanager display having empty headers in Chinese. * Fix kerbal Ragdoll with future suits when they stumble. * Fix rotor joints when node attaching parts to rotors. +++ Miscellaneous * Added colliders to the Communotron Ground HG-48 dish. * Added unfocused capability to CtrlSurface PAW to reinstate easy access for KrakenTech. +++ Modding * Changed servo current values (extension/position/angle) to be float fields for mod support. ====================================== v1.1.0 - Requires KSP v1.7.2 =============================== +++ Improvements * Implement random orientation for surface features. * Add a scale variable in the rocsdef.cfg. * Increase unfocused range on deployed science Part Action Windows to 20m. * Add screen message for seismometer science if in sandbox game. * Kerbals can now change their future suit emissive colors via their PAW and persists to save game roster. * Kerbals can now interact with Deployed science parts (interaction animation). * Increased interaction range of science experiments on arms so that they match folded arm length. * Add Robotics radio button to SteamWorks Craft exporter. Will add Robotics Steam Tag and requires Breaking Ground DLC to workshop items exported with this radio button set on. * Add Geyser and Cryovolcano Sound FX. +++ Localization * Localise attach nodes in rotor PAW. * Localise surface feature debug menu. * Localise extended information for robotics modules. * Fix localization issue in the kspedia for Breaking Ground where Chinese and japanese were incorrect. * Fix localisation for contracts in Japanese being slightly incorrect. * String fixes in all languages. +++ Parts Color Variants: * 1P2 Hydraulic Cylinder (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * 3P6 Hydraulic Cylinder (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * 1P4 Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinder (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * 3PT Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinder(New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * EM-16 Light Duty Rotor (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * EM-32 Standard Rotor (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * EM-64 Heavy Rotor (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * G-00 Hinge (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * G-11 Hinge (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * G-01L Alligator Hinge (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * G-12L Alligator Hinge (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * G-32W Alligator Hinge (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * Rotation Servo F-12 (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * Rotation Servo M-06 (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * Rotation Servo M-12 (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). * Rotation Servo M-25 (New 'Gray with Stripes' color variant). +++ Bugfixes * Fix Surface Feature frequency math. Should be much easier to find now. * Remove crater bay from Laythe surface feature biomes. * Made scanner arm retraction more linear to avoid collisions. * Fix kerbal flags clipping into backpacks. * Fix for animation pop when deploying deployed science parts. * Fix correct scale of the surface features. * Fix scan sound not stopping when scan is interrupted for scanner arm. * Fix Future suits emissive toggling correctly with Lights action button. * Fix Cargo Backpack visibility in external command chairs. * Fix dropped deployed science parts in VAB/SPH not launching with main vessel. * Fix potential NRE in Deployed Science when changing scenes. * Fix deployed science deployment on some slopes. * Fix flags getting stuck to scanner arm when they're planted too close. * Changed 'Current extension' in piston paw to only display two digits after the decimal point to avoid numbers changing all the time. * Changed the kerbal name in the female future prefab to fix the prefab being wrong in the partInfo. * Update laser position for scanner arm every frame to avoid gaps if vessel shifts. * Fix black lines appearing on the sides of the Hydraulic and Telescoping pistons, Rotation Servo M-25 and G-32W Hinge. * Fix visible texture seams in Laythe Boulders and Eeloo AliensGlaciers. * All the Surface features now display correct normal maps and shading. * Fix the flashing lights projected on Kerbal faces when walking while wearing the Breaking Ground EVA suit. * RCS jets now line up properly with the jetpack while wearing the Breaking Ground EVA suit. * Fix PD-3 Weather Analyzer 'Deploy' and 'Retract' animations mismatch sound effects. * Fix 'Remove from Symmetry' PAW option not appearing for original part when attached to vessel in editor. * Use localised deployable part name as vessel name. Will only affect newly deployed parts. * Fix scanner arms being audible across the known universe. * Fix surface attachments on the moving part of the pistons. * Fix servo limits getting messed up when loading a craft file or reverting to the editor. * Fix bad piston behavior when pressed against its limits. * KSPedia fixes. * Fix piston servo locking not working. * Fix NRE when starting a mission with Making History and Breaking Ground installed and vessel contains rotor and wheels. * Fix servo limits resetting every time the PAW was opened in the editor. * Fix hinge target angle updates in the editor causing child parts to pull apart. * Fix deploy cargo part icon appearing at the correct time in Kerbal's PAWs for all Kerbal states. * Fix autostruts handling on craft/vessels that have robotic parts for known use cases. * Show all the tylo dark boulder science results messages. * Fix incorrect message displayed when attempting to pick up a second ROC. * Fix deployed science sounds heard from 200m+ distance. * Fix deployed science part 'Deployable Science Part' subcategory duplicated. * Fix Ionographer PD-22 search tags. * Fix HG-48 antenna search tags. * Fix scanner arm interfering with parachute deployment. * Robotics part category size changed to be more appropriate. * Fix Deployed Science contracts displaying incorrect completion amount and not completing properly. * Fix Deployed Science not ever transmitting last 10% of science generated. * Fix Deployed Science science generation calculations. * Fix Science report UI not displaying correct color bars information for Surface feature arm science. * Fix Deployed Science contracts sometimes being given for the wrong CB. * Adjust tolerance for determining if a robotic hinge is moving. * Reduce log messages when Deployed Science tries to transmit and has no CommNet or power. * Fix Surface feature and Deployed Science contracts being offered when EVA is not unlocked at the Astronaut complex. * Fix Surface feature contracts being offered when Surface features are not enabled in the current save game. * Fix NRE quickly deploying a cargo part when a kerbal just started holding it. * Fix Deployed Science contracts counting experiment science on other CBs than the CB the contract is for. * Fix Deployed Science Solar Panels producing zero power when loaded by game is in time warp. +++Miscellaneous *Improved detail on the neck ring texture of the Breaking Ground EVA suit. +++ Mods * Add Game events for robotic parts locking/unlocking. ChangeLog: ====================================== v1.0.0 - Requires KSP v1.7.1 =============================== * Initial Release =================================================================================================== Copyright Notice: ©2011-2019 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. The UKSA logo is property of the UK Space Agency. Used with permission.