Changelog

Version: 2.1.15
Date: 2025-04-25
  Changes:
    - Removed the biter damage buff at night.

Version: 2.1.13
Date: 2025-04-02
  Changes:
    - Removed optional dependency No Quality Recycling because High Precision Manufacturing is preferable.

Version: 2.1.12
Date: 2025-03-31
  Changes:
    - Added optional dependency Inverted Quality.

Version: 2.1.11
Date: 2025-03-28
  Changes:
    - Added optional dependency High Precision Manufacturing.

Version: 2.1.10
Date: 2025-03-23
  Changes:
    - Removed optional dependency Limit Special Building Surfaces as it generally has poor mod compatibility.

Version: 2.1.9
Date: 2025-03-22
  Changes:
    - Expensive Mode removed as an optional dependency. For extended games I endorse using marathon settings instead.

Version: 2.1.8
Date: 2025-03-20
  Changes:
    - Re-added No Qualitycycling as an optional dependency now that this mod works properly.

Version: 2.1.7
Date: 2025-03-16
  Changes:
    - Description update.

Version: 2.1.6
Date: 2025-03-16
  Changes:
    - The 20% health bonus now applies to enemy units of all types.

Version: 2.1.5
Date: 2025-03-16
  Changes:
    - Fixed that settings were defined in settings-updates.lua.

Version: 2.1.4
Date: 2025-03-14
  Changes:
    - Added optional dependencies Biolabs Need Nutrients and Hot Metals.

Version: 2.1.2
Date: 2025-03-13
  Changes:
    - Added optional dependency Limit Special Building Surfaces.

Version: 2.1.1
Date: 2025-03-13
  Changes:
    - Description update.

Version: 2.1.0
Date: 2025-03-13
  Changes:
    - Added Github link.

Version: 2.0.26
Date: 2025-03-11
  Changes:
    - Description update.

Version: 2.0.25
Date: 2025-03-11
  Changes:
    - Removed hidden space character that put Space Age: Hardcore Mode next to the Space Age mod.

Version: 2.0.24
Date: 2025-03-11
  Changes:
    - Lowered the default HP buff of asteroids from +25% to +20%.

Version: 2.0.23-2.0.21
Date: 2025-03-06
  Changes:
    - Description updates.

Version: 2.0.19
Date: 2025-02-16
  Changes:
    - Removed startup console spam.

Version: 2.0.18
Date: 2025-02-09
  Changes:
    - Better compatibility with mods that mess with the autoplace controls of default ores on Nauvis.

Version: 2.0.15
Date: 2025-02-09
  Changes:
    - Description update.

Version: 2.0.14
Date: 2025-02-09
  Changes:
    - More compatibility with mods that remove the space-platform technology.

Version: 2.0.13
Date: 2025-02-09
  Changes:
    - Promethium Science Rebalance added as optional dependency.

Version: 2.0.12
Date: 2025-02-08
  Changes:
    - Compatibility patches.

Version: 2.0.11
Date: 2025-02-08
  Changes:
    - Optional dependency added: Roc's Hardcore Cerys.

Version: 2.0.10
Date: 2025-02-06
  Changes:
    - Fixed crash when loaded with Factorio+

Version: 2.0.9
Date: 2025-02-01
  Changes:
    - Dependency minimum versions bumped.

Version: 2.0.8
Date: 2025-02-01
  Info:
    - Description update.

Version: 2.0.7
Date: 2025-02-01
  Changes:
    - Burning Cargo Pods added as an optional dependency.

Version: 2.0.6
Date: 2025-02-01
  Changes:
    - Incompatibility with Burning Cargo Pods removed. You may wish to disable the 'Dropping cargo requires technology' checkbox setting on the Gleba, Fulgora and Vulcanus mods if you use it.

Version: 2.0.5
Date: 2025-01-22
  Changes:
    - The setting to disable lighted electric poles is now compatible with Flare Stack.

Version: 2.0.4
Date: 2025-01-22
  Changes:
    - Description update.

Version: 2.0.3
Date: 2025-01-22
  Changes:
    - Minimum versions enforced on subsidiary planet mods.

Version: 2.0.2
Date: 2025-01-22
  Changes:
    - Moved cargo drops technologies to the subsidiary mod for each planet.

Version: 2.0.1
Date: 2025-01-22
  Changes:
    - Marked Burning Cargo Pods as incompatible, since the new technologies replace that gameplay.

Version: 2.0.0
Date: 2025-01-22
  Changes:
    - Cargo drops on Vulcanus, Fulgora and Gleba are now restricted by needing to research a specific technology on each. Burning Cargo Pods will be deprecated.

Version: 1.1.3
Date: 2025-01-21
  Graphics:
    - If Lighted Electric Poles are enabled in the mod settings, Hardcore Mod now adds a distinguishing icon to their entity sprite.

Version: 1.1.2
Date: 2025-01-19
  Changes:
    - Planet Hopper added as an optional dependency.

Version: 1.1.1
Date: 2025-01-07
  Changes:
    - Flat physical resistance of medium asteroids reduced from 10 to 7.

Version: 1.1.0
Date: 2025-01-04
  Changes:
    - Removed darker nights on Nauvis. Instead, Diurnal Dynamics is now a mandatory dependency.
    - Simpler Platform Drag is now an optional dependency.
    - Distant Misfires, Fire Lights, Explosive Biters and Toxic Biters added as optional dependencies.
    - Organized Solar System removed as an optional dependency. It's still compatible.

Version: 1.0.66
Date: 2025-01-04
  Bugfixes:
    - Removed ineffectual spoilage time multiplier setting from Hardcore Mode (it was moved to Hardcore Gleba).

Version: 1.0.65
Date: 2025-01-02
  Locale:
    - Added Russian localization.

Version: 1.0.64
Date: 2024-12-18
  Modding:
    - Reinstated Organized Solar System mod as an optional dependency, as it's in the spirit.

Version: 1.0.63
Date: 2024-12-18
  Modding:
    - No Quality-cycling mod added as an optional dependency.
    - Organized Solar System mod removed as an optional dependency.

Version: 1.0.62
Date: 2024-12-14
  Bugfixes:
    - Disabling landmine tech during gameplay now unresearches the technology.
  Changes:
    - Reduced default asteroid physical resistance bonus from 12 to 10.

Version: 1.0.61
Date: 2024-12-12
  Changes:
    - Removed tree challenge mod as an optional dependency.

Version: 1.0.60
Date: 2024-12-07
  Changes:
    - The setting to disable landmines is now disabled by default.
    - Added a setting to disable lighted electric poles.

Version: 1.0.59
Date: 2024-12-07
  Changes:
    - Added Call Plumber mod as an optional dependency.

Version: 1.0.58
Date: 2024-12-02
  Changes:
    - Increased physical resistance of medium asteroids.
    - Decreased health bonus to all asteroids.

Version: 1.0.57
Date: 2024-12-02
  Changes:
    - Biter nighttime damage bonus reduced.

Version: 1.0.56
Date: 2024-12-02
  Changes:
    - Nights on Nauvis are now significantly darker in this mod. Light Overhaul removed as an optional dependency.
    - 'Lighted Electric Poles+' mod added as a mandatory dependency.
    - Small tweak to mixed ore generation.

Version: 1.0.55
Date: 2024-12-01
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed mixed ore generation making more stone than intended.

Version: 1.0.54
Date: 2024-11-30
  Changes:
    - Information update.

Version: 1.0.53
Date: 2024-11-30
  Modding:
    - Armored Biters removed as an optional dependency.
    - Tree Challenge and Light Overhaul added as optional dependencies.

Version: 1.0.52
Date: 2024-11-29
  Info:
    - Dependencies trimmed such that dependency dependencies are no longer listed at top-level.

Version: 1.0.51
Date: 2024-11-29
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed info GUI showing in singleplayer on first load.

Version: 1.0.50
Date: 2024-11-29
  Changes:
    - Space platform foundation tile weight increase reinstated.

Version: 1.0.49
Date: 2024-11-29
  Changes:
    - Modpack info GUI now only shows in multiplayer.

Version: 1.0.48
Date: 2024-11-29
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed asteroid crushing iron ore result prototype buff applying multiple times.

Version: 1.0.47
Date: 2024-11-29
  Changes:
    - 'Better Platform Drag' changed to an optional dependency.

Version: 1.0.46
Date: 2024-11-29
  Info:
    - Added setting to remove the modpack GUI.

Version: 1.0.45
Date: 2024-11-28
  Changes:
    - Improved smoothness of mixed ore patch generation.
    - Asteroid crushing now yields more iron and copper when asteroid HP is increased.

Version: 1.0.44
Date: 2024-11-28
  Changes:
    - Efficiency module effectiveness nerf adjusted back from 30% to 25%.
    - Adjusted info window to only show on new saves.

Version: 1.0.43
Date: 2024-11-28
  Changes:
    - Removed space platform foundation tile weight multiplier.
    - Renamed certain settings for clarity.
    - Added settings to each mandatory dependency so their effect can be removed.
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed spider unit health being affected by the unit health multiplier.

Version: 1.0.42
Date: 2024-11-28
  Info:
    - Updated modpack info window.
    - Shotgun buff reinstated.
    - Asteroid physical resistance increased slightly.
    - Fixed Gleba spoilage times being faster than intended.

Version: 1.0.41
Date: 2024-11-27
  Changes:
    - The ArmouredBiters mod is now optional.

Version: 1.0.40
Date: 2024-11-26
  Changes:
    - Fix missing locale.

Version: 1.0.39
Date: 2024-11-26
  Changes:
    - Bugfixes, repeatedly bump version for caching bug.

Version: 1.0.38
Date: 2024-11-26
  Changes:
    - Bugfixes, bump version for caching bug.

Version: 1.0.34
Date: 2024-11-26
  Changes:
    - Fix shotgun setting.

Version: 1.0.32
Date: 2024-11-26
  Changes:
    - Fix shotgun setting.

Version: 1.0.31
Date: 2024-11-26
  Changes:
    - Shotguns buffed.
    - Reduced change to space platform foundation tile weight.

Version: 1.0.30
Date: 2024-11-26
  Changes:
    - Biters deal more damage at night.

Version: 1.0.29
Date: 2024-11-26
  Bugfixes:
    - Removed recycling time modifier.

Version: 1.0.28
Date: 2024-11-26
  Features:
    - Added settings for half-mixed and fully mixed ores on Nauvis.
    - Physical damage resistance added to medium asteroids.

Version: 1.0.27
Date: 2024-11-25
  Changes:
    - Efficiency module nerf increased to 30%.

Version: 1.0.26
Date: 2024-11-25
  Changes:
    - New thumbnail.

Version: 1.0.25
Date: 25.11.2024
  Modding:
    - Rearranged dependencies.

Version: 1.0.24
Date: 23.11.2024
  Info:
    - Removed fission block from Aquilo, it will be added to a separate mod.

Version: 1.0.22
Date: 23.11.2024
  Info:
    - Moved small uranium-238 scrap recycling change out of this pack (they will go to a separate mod soon).

Version: 1.0.21
Date: 23.11.2024
  Info:
    - Moved Vulcanus starting area tweak to Roc's Hardcore Vulcanus.

Version: 1.0.20
Date: 23.11.2024
  Info:
    - Edited description and Discord link.

Version: 1.0.18
Date: 23.11.2024
  Info:
    - Behemoth enemies and armoured biters mods made mandatory.

Version: 1.0.16
Date: 23.11.2024
  Info:
    - Optional setting for mixed ores on Nauvis.

Version: 1.0.9
Date: 23.11.2024
  Info:
    - Additional underground belt costs reverted.

Version: 1.0.8
Date: 23.11.2024
  Info:
    - Vulcanus starting area reduced.
    - Landfill recipe change reverted.
    - Nauvis now has mixed ore patches.

Version: 1.0.5
Date: 20.11.2024
  Info:
    - By default, the HP buff to worms and spider units has been removed.

Version: 1.0.3
Date: 20.11.2024
  Features:
    - Added Behemoth Enemies mod.

Version: 1.0.2
Date: 20.11.2024
  Features:
    - Added Better Melting Ice mod (optional).

Version: 1.0.0
Date: 19.11.2024
  Features:
    - Settings for more expensive utility science, undergrounds and landfill.
    - Setting to reduce efficiency module effectiveness.
    - Setting to disable landmines.
    - Setting for locomotive fuel spend multiplier.
    - Setting for Gleba spoilage time multiplier.
    - Setting for item recycling time multiplier.
    - Setting for unit health multiplier.
    - Setting for spider unit health multiplier.
    - Setting for worm turret health multiplier.
    - Setting for space platform foundation tile weight multiplier.
    - Setting for asteroid health multiplier.