Bithack
Joint strength problems in Connection Edit and Multi-Select
Principia version 2024.02.29 Windows and Android
OS / Hardware Platform: PC, mobile Operating system: Windows, Android
Summary
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Connection Edit More often than not, the joints become unclickable in Connection Edit. The only workaround I found is to restart Principia and hope that the clicks are registered this time. Also, when clicking elsewhere than a joint icon, a strength slider appears for no reason. The Connection Edit icons also often have a significant offset from the click/touch point, making it harder to select them. The Connection Edit icons should also scale automatically when zoomed to improve accessibility.
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Multi-Select (more of an improvement proposal) The maximum settable strength (other than unbreakable) is very low. To allow a more wider variety of destructible structures, like bridges that can withstand heavy loads while still being breakable, the strength multiplier could be set higher.
Steps to reproduce
- Build a structure with multiple objects and connections
- Use Connection Edit and try to select a joint by clicking an icon, and try to adjust the strength. Also when in Connection Edit, click on the background to see a strength slider that has no purpose.
- Use Multi-Select to adjust the strength of a semi-long bridge and apply a bit of load on it. The bridge should be able to withstand way more than it currently does.
