3.0 Public Beta is now available

[Artean]

Beta 4 is out, here are my favorite highlights:

[Beta 4] Added option to move order positions up and down on map.
[Beta 4] Added visible capital ship geometry on map when zoomed in sufficiently.
[Beta 4] Added option to install weapon mods on turret groups.
[Beta 4] Added option to show faction colours instead of relation colours on map.
[Beta 4] Improved station construction display to only show lines to two closest compatible connections.
[Beta 4] Fixed fleet subordinates sometimes failing to dock at their fleet commander.

Good stuff! The beta that keeps on giving!

[waterproofpatch]

This is awesome, especially the faction color feature.

I did notice one thing I'm not sure was intended. When the map is set to show faction colors, and "show wrecks" is turned on, the wrecked ships and stations are not gray like they are when "show faction colors" is not checked, instead the wrecks are the same color as the faction, so you can't distinguish faction living ships/stations from they're wrecks.

[linolafett]

This is awesome, especially the faction color feature.

I did notice one thing I'm not sure was intended. When the map is set to show faction colors, and "show wrecks" is turned on, the wrecked ships and stations are not gray like they are when "show faction colors" is not checked, instead the wrecks are the same color as the faction, so you can't distinguish faction living ships/stations from they're wrecks.

Fixed in an upcoming build

[Panos]

With 3.0b4 the game randomly started closing down when have alt/tab out of it doing something else on windows or browser etc.
This wasn't the case until now. No errors, no "crash", nor reports on Windows Event Log exist and occured 3rd time since last night when game updated to 3.0b4.

Anyone else experiences this issue?

[CBJ]

Please confirm whether your setup matches the following profile:

1. Using an AMD graphics card.
2. Have the latest 19.12.x drivers.
3. Are running full-screen with VSync disabled.

[Panos]

Please confirm whether your setup matches the following profile:

1. Using an AMD graphics card.
2. Have the latest 19.12.x drivers.
3. Are running full-screen with VSync disabled.

Using 19.12.2 but only thing changed this week is moved to windowed mode because was getting annoyed after all those months not been able to alt tab, but no issues with beta 3.
Vsync is always disabled as using Freesync.

Thanks

[Panos]

Found a minor bug. When selecting a Xenon defense base, the target info panel title doesn't display the value but one of the XML properties or element name.
Can provide save if needed

https://i.imgur.com/DWSVTts.jpg

[AC_Black]

Suddenly I can no longer buy blueprints from any of the factions. The drop down menu will not open on any of them. I am running the beta version so is this a known issue or anyone else experience it?

I am having the same problem, not able to buy any blueprints. Go to any faction Rep, hit the F key then Buy Blueprints. Can buy parts for the stations, that tab does open. But cannot buy ships or Equipment. Both of those tab do not work.

Beta 3.00 4 HF1 (377677)- Last updated: 2019-12-17

[Alan Phipps]

Why are we not reporting issues with the beta in suitably titled single-issue threads (new or already exisiting) in the X4 public beta forum where it is far more likely that the devs will see and act upon them?

[Panos]

Why are we not reporting issues with the beta in suitably titled single-issue threads (new or already exisiting) in the X4 public beta forum where it is far more likely that the devs will see and act upon them?

Is it possible to put a link at the top of this section of the forum to this please?
viewforum.php?f=192

Would make it easier to navigate if coming from google

[CBJ]

There already is a link, in the very first post in this thread. It takes you to the most important thread in that forum.

[Panos]

There already is a link, in the very first post in this thread. It takes you to the most important thread in that forum.

Thanks

[Alan Phipps]

... and people will already be aware of that forum and thread if they are currently playing the beta version.

[chew-ie]

Awesome - the faction colors are a very good idea

[Inverness]

Is there any chance of getting the ability to force docked ships into internal storage in 3.0?

I found a Cerberus frigate doing the main story mission, and docked my scout ship to it, and now its obstructing the view when flying the Cerberus.

I looked around and didn't see any mods that dealt with this.

[oli4uk]

There's no longer a sound when scanning stations, not sure if this is a bug or a feature but I'm having a hard time finding thoes red lights to scan, although they do look cooler now

[dholmstr]

After looking at the latest XLOG video, listening to the music. Have Egosoft done anything on how the game handles music for 3.0?

[albinopluto]

loved the little xmas celebration in the station managers office, if i knew how to share the screenshot i would post it

[Alan Phipps]

@ albinopluto: This? (Try the second link). Happy Boxing Day!

[Mervy79]

Strange Bug which should be easy to replicate, i was in Nop fortune on the long highway, i dropped a resource probe whilst on the highway and it did something wierd to my map, no screenshot im afraid but it wasnt right lol, i cant remember the size of the system but after doing that probe drop this happend, system was well over 1300km, also the anomoly i used in antigone memorial dropped me in nop fortune, however after reloading a save it sent me matrix.

https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 770829B35/

https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ ... A52FE5F12/


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