[WIP] - Karbonite Hard Mode :P

[RoverDude]

So I am testing out a bunch of Regolith changes, and for fun will be releasing a small configuration pack (possibly with parts, but limited).

The purpose is to show off a few changes that will be part of AMT, but are ready for initial feedback now.

Resource depletion and diminishing returns

When using the large Karbonite/MKS drills, the abundance in your immediate vicinity will slowly go down. This is non-linear, so the rate of change will slow as the deposit diminishes.

Harvest Thresholds

When using the mini drills, you will not be subject to depletion, but they will only be useable on larger deposits (which by extension are assumed to have easier-to-reach resources).

Scanner Resolution and Discovery

By default, orbital scanners will only show whether the resource exists in a given biome or not, with SCANSat being fairly coarse (rounded to nearest percent). Low-altitude scanners will be able to show more detailed concentration levels. Both will display nothing until the given biome is explored and a geological analysis done (this will be done via a new part).

Bonus goodie: Input caps

(This one I'll roll into Karbonite core) Drills and converters will be tweaked to not consume all of your EC (probably to the tune of 90% or so max) to prevent killing your Kerbals when using Karbonite in conjunction with life support mods.

This will roll out in conjunction with the next patches to the entire USI constellation, likely within the week.

[rabidninjawombat]

Good stuff!!! I'm im to give this a spin

[wasml]

Ah - was wondering where you went - was use to seeing new downloads every other day. I'll be watching for this.

PS Thanks for all the neat toys.

[Errol]

Will the scan-o-matic get updated to give us real-time percentage data like before? Or is there something new on the horizon? Personally my vote is on a USI dowsing stick...

[RoverDude]

Scan o Matic will be tagged to be the ground survey tool for unlocking stuff. Saves me a model.

[Errol]

Sweet. The Scan-O-Matic .cfg I have installed was calling for ORS-X resources for some reason, so I put in regolith modules. Was just wondering if I need to save that .cfg I made, or if the part was being re-purposed under the new things. Oh man, can't wait for all this stuff. I'm playing a heavily modded save since all the updates and I'm about to start finally putting some OKS modules up in orbit. Man, remote tech slows career progress right down.

EDIT: Another question. If we are using large drills on a deposit and it starts depleting, will this affect the harvest threshold of that deposit as well? Will mini drills eventually no longer work on large depleted deposits?

Edited January 27, 2015 by Errol

[riocrokite]

Harvest Thresholds

When using the mini drills, you will not be subject to depletion, but they will only be useable on larger deposits (which by extension are assumed to have easier-to-reach resources).

Great work RD!

Is it possible to configure Regolith so smaller drills also deplete resources and stop working when they reach concentration threshold?

[Tellion]

Aww yuss! Looking very much forward to AMT