DESCRIPTION
Droon ComLinks adds a whole new gameplay dimension by adding communication to Juno: New Origins.
Add antennas to your crafts, build complex networks and make sure your craft is always connected or you will loose control...
Useful Links :
Do not download the mod before reading the disclaimers
Do not use the mod in a game you care about
The mod might not work well on some custom systems
Sadly, I don't have time for sr2 while I study and the next time I'll have time to work on DCL will probably be next summer. I have been working on that mod for almost as long as sr2 supports mods (and that's about 3 years). That is clearly too long, so I decided to finally publish a first version of the mod, even though it is far from finished.
I won't be able to update the mod for months any bug/problem will stay until then
Bug reports and suggestions:
I'll gladly take any bug report or suggestion here in the comments or over on discord on SRC or Complex Rockets. Just make sure to check the RoadMap / Bug list before to see what features are already planned and what bugs are already known.
Disclaimers:
Does the mod work? Yes, but it's not ready yet.
Balance issues:
One of the hardest things is tweaking the antennas so their characteristics make sense. I decided to try and replicate reality as much as I could understand it instead of assigning arbitrary values to each antenna (like ksp...). In addition to all the parametric characteristics of antennas in DCL, that makes for a very complex system that is hard to set up.
What does it mean? You might find some antennas that should technically be more powerful than another but is weaker. This also means that antenna's performances will change in future update as I tweak them so your network might stop working.
Performance issues:
The mod uses exponentially more resources with the size of the network. I'm not a professional programmer and I don't know all the tricks to make code more efficient, so it takes time to improve.
I have never tested the mod on very large networks.
temporary fixes: reduce the update frequency at the cost of less precise connections. Turn off all unneeded antennas.
For now the update frequency is set to 5Hz by default which is enough to play and it offers minimal fps losses.
Lots of bugs:
Of course, there are lots of bugs, this is an early version. I recommend reading through the RoadMap / Bug list list to get an overview of what to expect as well as the temporary fixes.
Things might change in the future
This is still an alpha version and I'll reserve the choice to make big changes that could break previous saves if I find it to be beneficial for the mod.
The mod has only been tested in the stock system
The mod detects antenna structures (as found near the launch pad in the stock system). If you are using a custom system that doesn't have any / not enough antennas it might be harder / not work at all.
This is an alpha Version, there might be some unexpected bugs.
More info on mods / how to install mods here
The mod uses Harmony Copyright (c) 2017 Andreas Pardeike
GENERAL INFO
- Mod Version: Alpha 0.31
- Required SR2 Version: 0.9.9x
- Published: 8/25/2022
- Downloads: 4184
@Halkeyes15 thanks, that's very nice. Sadly for the next months, I'll have to concentrate on studies. I really can't do anything right now. I guess you can still use the antenna parts until I fix the rest
@AramL so whats the plan now??? We really like your mod, man.
@Halkeyes15 seems like something broke with the update, designer tools is also broken
@Halkeyes15 I'm really sorry that happened. For some reason sometimes the line prefab isn't exported with the mod (so it can't be showed in game). I know that bug and I usually check that it's properly exported when uploading a new version but if everything else works that could be it.
If that's it, it should be broken for everyone though and I haven't had any other feedback.
It would be a 5min fix, sadly I won't have access to the right computer for months.
You can try using an older version from the GitHub page (the source code button).
There's also a chance something in the last update broke the mod, that would be more annoying.
Thanks anyway for your feedback
@AramL yeah im on the sandbox mode the antennas are visible and the mode works but it is not showing the connection lines like before but the craft seems connected. Srry for not being clear before.
@Halkeyes15 is the mod enabled?
Are you in career mode? (There is currently no custom career that includes dcl so you won't see antenna parts in career.
What do you mean by not working? You don't see the antenna parts? or they're there but they don't connect in flight?...
Did it work before?
It is not working for me with the new update
How to download on windows? Through steam @AramL
Mobile?
@suspaceiussr2f as said in the description there won't be any big update for months
@AramL when update
@AramL ok have sent a video in your DMs
@toxi2202v2 I'm Aram#9033 on SRC
@AramL I had the Draw mode on every mode All, GS path Craft only it just dosent show the lines where cann i find your Discord then i have recored a video now showing the bug and the diffrent settings i went through my Discord name is toxi2202
@suspaceiussr2f You'll have to wait a couple of months for the next update
@toxi2202v2 is your draw mode set to the correct settings? see that for more info. If that's not it, can you contact me through discord it'll be easier
hmm i cant see the connection lines anymore from ground to craft or craft to craft cann i somehow fix this bug ?
@AramL nvm, i tried download it again and it worked
New update
@MatmobaH1 works for me. Where are you getting an issue?
download link don't work
Have you now time
@Activatewindows I'm aware of that, but I'm not sure when I'll have time to fix it
when update? ground antennae are way too strong
When new update