Feature Requests

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  Allow access to node's Buffer class
  • Esryok

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  I don't think that simulator should be the only reason to not allow that .. there could be advanced features that won't work in the simulator... it just should be documented somewhere.. and it should print a warning. For example I don't use the simulator at all.
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  Request x/y coordinates as optional url parameters
  • WarInternal

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  Good idea. Instead of zoom I would wish width and height in tiles, so that it's guaranteed that your area of interest is completely visible on every display / window size.
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  Moving the boosting mechanic into the spawning mechanic
  • MrFaul

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  Hello, the strange German dude, Of course, implementing what you're talking about in Screeps is not an option. This change would decrease the number of tactics and use-cases of spawning and boosting mechanics (the example is, you can spawn 6-9-12 50parts creeps, renew them to have the same ttl using the spawner, then boost with labs), increasing logistics difficulty at the same time. This is exactly opposite to what we're trying to achieve in game design. Regardless of that, I thank you for wording your idea here on the forum. While it can't be directly applied to the game, it still can be the source of inspiration in some other activities.
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  Ability to draw visuals on the map view (not just room view)
  • wtfrank

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  I think it would be great to have a map visuals API. Since there isn't one yet, to be able to see the intel my scouts collect, I created this: https://github.com/eduter/render-intel-map It has 3 out of the box and 2 and 5 would not be difficult to implement, using the callbacks. 1 and 4 would be more difficult, because everything is, currently, rendered per room and those would require visuals starting in one room and ending in another. A PR to fix that would be welcome
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  Remove signs automatically when declared as Newbie/Respawn zone or a someone respawns in a Room
  • MrFaul

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  The disadvantage of getting rid of the signs is that newbies don't get much idea about who is active in the area and might be interested in that territory. Newbie zones aren't sterile areas, it's quite common for adjacent players to take control of rooms once the walls come down.
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  Concept: Towing
  • pruby

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  Fantastic!
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  Event log transfer and withdraw is ambiguous.
  • WarInternal

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  I find the entire even log system as it is right now very unwieldy and nigh-useless. Certainly not what it could be. Also parsing event logs for every room you run is a significant investment of CPU cycles, which pretty much prevents its use for every day tasks.
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  Market Usability: communicate effect of each compound
  • wtfrank

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  N-thed, really. Minerals page is probably my top most opened screeps doc page already...
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  UI - Room Overview improvement
  • Davaned

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  Native Folder Support
  • WarInternal

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  It's possible to use the call stack to determine which file you're in. https://github.com/deft-code/typescreeps/blob/master/src/debug.ts#L9 This is very similar to the code I've using now. I use this trick to add a file and line number to my console.log messages. Using this trick you could write an alternative require proof of concept entirely in game code rather than in the engine. You might have use a different separator; I don't know what the api will do with files with / in the name. (the current require implementation ignores leading ./ so might have to work around that also.
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  Remove parsing of Memory per tick
  • Xenofix

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  @w4rl0ck still much more complicated than expected But it's in our todo list.
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  Claim Part Boosting
  • KyraLee

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  I've always thought that lack of boosts on CLAIM bits was a bit odd, but then, the entire part is a special snowflake in many terms (no renewal, reduced lifespan, no boosts). Although adding boosts would be an interesting idea. Increase the amount of ticks removed from an enemy claim when using attackController Increase the amount of ticks added to a friendly reserve when using reserveController Decrease the cooldown on subsequent attacks when using attackController These three I'm all fine with, and don't see them breaking any game mechanics Decrease the fatigue generated by claim parts This one's kinda.... weird. Personally, I don't see much use for it, since just slapping more MOVE parts on the creep, or boosting them, would nearly always be more efficient and cheaper. Increase the range of the actions enabled by the claim part Now this one is a problem. A lot of code (for ramparts deployment, etc.) is built around the fact that any creep-controller interaction must be at melee range. This change would break it a lot. All in all I think adding boosts to CLAIM parts might be an interesting addition.
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  Nuke power surge
  • Crusher48

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  "Roaming" economy powers
  • Tigga

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  In that case it must be assured that advancing levels brings more benefits than having multiple "low lvl" power creeps.
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  Add body to Spawn.spawning
  • Tigga

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  That's a good point! Thanks for the tip, didn't think of that.
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  [Discussion] More structures in unowned rooms
  • Davaned

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  Renewing creeps is (at least was) planned for the Commander class of PowerCreeps, which I think is actually a more suitable place to have it. I'd love to see it happen Might actually be a reason for me to invest into PCs more.
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  Enable map filters when zoomed out one level
  • Tigga

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  Please, it really annoys me
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  My [ideas] to some new stuffs like: Logistic, Factories, Metals, Armor and Craft
  • Fepalito

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  @Fepalito Looks like you're going to get factories of some sort
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  Carrier role idea for the Commander class of Power Creeps
  • Orlet

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  Personally I liked the idea of renew creep. I worry that renew creep would lose most of its usecase (and interesting long range gameplay) if you don't have a good reason over spawning a creep. The kind of spawning idea I would be interested in would be a certain creep type you define, eg. you have have ability to spawn large numbers of a particular creep body. Basically like an aircraft carrier that can cheaply produce fighters, rather than a mobile manufacturing plant than can create anything. However, that just because I think the challenge of going a far distance with renewing along the way sounds interesting. No strong reason against spawning as a power. The idea of building a container to start producing creeps from just outside an enemy base is an interesting concept. Cool thought and good limitation with max energy cost.
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  Don't send emails for errors on the interactive console
  • SystemParadox

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  yep I like the email notification feature but I agree there's not a huge need for console typos to trigger it...