First of all, thank you very much for taking the time to try out the Testing Grounds scenario! Overview Version 1.16 not only aims to make the galaxy more lively again - by adding more POI, vessels and also enemies to solar systems and planets - but also adds a new building block for the first time: Charged Combat Steel. The block background lore revolves around a crystal called 'Blue Enerdyn' (working name) and is related to the Progenitor and their sites - where it can be gathered from. The technical trait of the block is it not only it is an upgrade to Combat Steel, but also adds additional Shield-HP! IMPORTANT: In case you tested in the scenario before you need to starte a NEW game. Also: Check your backpack when you start in the game and use the READ FIRST items for more info (like the one we added here below) Testing Step 1 of 5: Set up Start a new game with TESTING GROUNDS (Default Random EXP scenario) selected on either Akua, Masperon, Ningues or Skillon Check your backpack contents for the two added READ FIRST items and read them (check info given how to 'read') Build a small base: Craft and place a Personal Communication Console (PCC) on it and check it out. Your Feedback: Does the PCC improve the gameplay for you, in case you used the GIN consoles in Trading stations before? Any improvements/additions you would like to see for the PCC? Step 2 of 5: Shield HP blocks 'Charged Combat Steel' - Material locations On the starter planet, find the Obelisk with its camps nearby and the Font of Knowledge and its camp nearby to find the newly added materials. Hints: Inside the Progenitor Obelisks there are the new crystal containers with the new basic material In the containers where you usually find the Tales of Tash logs there are samples of the component made from the crystals (Blue Enerdyn > Energy Amplification Mesh). Your Feedback: Are the locations/containers to find the new material easy to spot / distinctive enough? What do you think in general about the name? Step 3 of 5: Test Charged Combat Steel Build an Advanced Constructor and craft Charged Combat Steel Check the stats of the new armor blocks (HP given, crafting template etc) Note: For now, you will not be able to find a lot of Blue Enerdyn. Instead, use the Creative Menu (click H) and give the crystal to yourself and go from there please. More locations to find the crystal are found in 'Step 5' below! Your Feedback: Please let us know your thoughts about the material, the stats of the new armor block, crafting recipe any anything you want to let us know on that topic + your suggestions for improving. Step 4 of 5: Treasure Hunt We have hidden a few Treasures around the galaxy. For now they can be found on random SNOW playfields as well as on named-playfields 'Mote' planet and 'Sunrise' ) Check out the playfields and try to find the treasures. Your Feedback: Please let us know if finding the treasures work for you or if it needs more or fewer hints to be immersive (There is also a message in your Personal Communication Console inbox!) or anything else on that topic that you like or dislike + your suggestions for improving. Step 5 of 5: New Progenitor & NTY entities Arm yourself up to the teeth and find one of the Onyx Planets (Tip: Warp to the 'Rentaris' sun; use 'sector Rentaris' in the console as an alternative to manual warping) Land on the planet and find the new NTY and Crystal floaters on the ground and new dangers in the air. Your Feedback: Please let us know if the new creature lineup is enjoyable and farming the Blue Enerdyn from the creatures works for you or if it is either too difficult or too easy (both in amounts you get and in terms of dangers).
