Changelog

Version: 0.3.7
Date: 2026-07-02
  Bugfixes:
    - Normalized collision masks across the BerbCorp loader upgrade chain so standalone express-to-Mark-4 upgrades are valid.
    - Kept compact-loader upgrade planner compatibility valid by normalizing compact source loaders and BerbCorp targets to the same collision mask.
    - Added optional load ordering after common loader mods that can adjust loader prototype masks.

Version: 0.3.6
Date: 2026-07-02
  Bugfixes:
    - Copy compact loader collision masks to matching BerbCorp loader targets so compact-to-BerbCorp next_upgrade mappings are valid.

Version: 0.3.5
Date: 2026-07-02
  Bugfixes:
    - Reversed loader chevrons so arrows point with item movement.
    - Map Deadlock compact loaders directly to matching BerbCorp loaders through next_upgrade for upgrade planner selection.

Version: 0.3.4
Date: 2026-07-02
  Changes:
    - Added upgrade planner compatibility with Deadlock compact loaders and More Belts Deadlock compact loaders.
    - Added optional load ordering after Deadlock compact-loader compatibility mods.
    - Kept BerbCorp Belts as a required dependency at version 0.2.7 or newer.

Version: 0.3.3
Date: 2026-07-02
  Changes:
    - Replaced underground belt ingredients with matching transport belt ingredients in all loader recipes.
    - Rebuilt loader sprites with deeper recessed belt mouths, raised housings and clearer 3D shading.
    - Require BerbCorp Belts 0.2.7 so loader colors match the calmer grey/accent belt visuals.

Version: 0.3.2
Date: 2026-07-02
  Changes:
    - Restored the original branded loader thumbnail for the Mod Portal listing.

Version: 0.3.1
Date: 2026-07-02
  Changes:
    - Tuned loader colors to sit closer to their matching belt tier colors.
    - Removed extra striped side ports so each loader frame only shows the incoming belt port.
    - Reduced lubricant cost from 20 to 15 for fluid-based loader recipes.
    - Reduced Mark 8 loader iron gear cost from 80 to 40.

Version: 0.3.0
Date: 2026-07-02
  Changes:
    - Rebuilt loader entity graphics and item icons as BerbCorp transfer gates with tier-colored belt ports.
    - Require BerbCorp Belts 0.2.5 for the matching high-contrast belt icon theme.

Version: 0.2.5
Date: 2026-07-02
  Changes:
    - Replaced Mark 4-8 loader item icon tier markers with numeric tier badges.
    - Require BerbCorp Belts 0.2.4.

Version: 0.2.4
Date: 2026-07-01
  Changes:
    - Require BerbCorp Belts 0.2.3.

Version: 0.2.3
Date: 2026-07-01
  Changes:
    - Require BerbCorp Belts 0.2.2 for corrected Mark 4-8 guarded speed progression.

Version: 0.2.2
Date: 2026-07-01
  Changes:
    - Require BerbCorp Belts 0.2.1 so Mark 4-8 loader speeds follow the guarded belt progression.

Version: 0.2.1
Date: 2026-07-01
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed loaders with no next upgrade so they omit next_upgrade instead of writing a boolean value.

Version: 0.2.0
Date: 2026-07-01
  Features:
    - Added BerbCorp loader Mark 4 and linked the BerbCorp loader progression from express into Mark 4, then Mark 5-8.
    - Kept the turbo loader as a separate compatibility loader for vanilla turbo belts.

Version: 0.1.1
Date: 2026-07-01
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed loader structure sprites to include all four horizontal directions required by Factorio.

Version: 0.1.0
Date: 2026-07-01
  Features:
    - Added BerbCorp 1x1 loaders for vanilla, turbo and BerbCorp Mark 5-8 belts.
    - Loader speeds are copied directly from their matching transport belts.
    - Added custom BerbCorp loader graphics and startup settings.