roverse development newsletter #40

Hello everyone! Welcome to the fortieth issue of the RoVerse Development Newsletter, where we keep you updated on the progress we've made over the past week!

This week, we've seen an absolutely astonishing amount of prop work put in by Rex, ranging from a meager backpack all the way to a fully equipped fort with mortars and anti-air emplacements! Rex is also very pleased to announce that he is beginning official work on the main command center, which will be a massive, self-sufficient building capable of withstanding a siege and operating even if the rest of a city falls! The building will be a massive multi-building compound designed for defense, and we can look forward to seeing massive fights over the control of these structures, as they will undoubtedly serve as the final stand for any defense force.

Galbotrix has also been continuing his streams this week and has continued his work on the Industrial Space Station's interior layout, particularly the docking area. The layout, as it stands is almost complete, and he has been experimenting with some interesting holographic designs as well. Galbotrix streams regularly on our official Twitch channel, and you can tune in any time he is broadcasting here!

 

Each week we compile a Q&A section here whenever there are any new questions posted on the RoVerse Community group wall or in the Community Discord Server. Be sure to join if you have any questions about RoVerse:

ROBLOX Group: https://www.roblox.com/My/Groups.aspx?gid=2948290
Discord server: https://discord.gg/npxBGwJ

​Q1: Will it be possible to destroy planets?

A1: Yes and no, we don't want to spoil too much about this, but let's just say destroying a planet would be an extremely powerful ability, one that only a civilization with the resources and knowledge of an entire galaxy could ever hope to possess.


​Q2: Will ecological disasters and climate change be possible on planets?

A2: We're hoping to implement systems that simulate pollution based on how many industrial facilities are constructed on a planet without building environment-friendly structures. We also hope to have disasters that break out on planets which would take the form of PvE style events, such as an outbreak of rebellious robots or a giant Godzilla-like creature attacking one of your cities.


​Q3: Are there any plans for terraforming to be implemented?

A3: To some extent, yes, but we can't confirm how much we'll be able to do with this until we know more about the final state of planetary generation and how modifiable it will be whilst remaining stable.


​Q4: Will we be able to build massive artificial ring worlds, planets or dyson spheres?

A4: There's definitely a possibility for superstructures such as these to be added as late-game goals for highly developed civilizations. However we still have a long way to go and we need to focus on the most vital parts of the game for release, so these features should be expected as long-term goals rather than release build content.


Q5: Will we be able to capture enemy ships?

A5: Absolutely! Once ship interiors are implemented (probably after release though) you will be able to board vessels and battle with its crew to either sabotage their systems or commandeer their ship. If you successfully capture a ship, you'll be able to take it back to port and store it as one of your own. *However* since you don't technically own it, you won't have access to ship replacement services in the event of its destruction, so be sure to use the opportunity wisely!


You can support us by joining our Community Group or Discord server! So far, the community has been absolutely amazing, supportive, and very friendly. We are very appreciative of all the support you guys show us!

If you want to catch any of our developers streaming, you can always follow our official Twitch channel here!

Remember, we are always looking for new, talented builders, scripters and artists! If you’d like to help us you can always get in touch with us through RoVerse_Official on the ROBLOX website! Don’t worry, we don’t bite!