Transcendence Wiki

modding:unid_database

digdug — 2013-04-30T18:09:16+00:00

Discuss this page on this page's Talk Page UNIDs from users may be in the range of 0xD000 to 0xEFFF. IMPORTANT: See also the UNID Database forum thread Database Information UNID Database Special UNIDSReserved for0x0000 to 0x9FFFReserved for Base Game0xA000 to 0xCFFFReserved for Registered Extensions0xF000 to 0xFFFFReserved for Dynamic UNIDsRegistered Extension UNIDs0x????Placeholder, list to come soon User UNIDs User UNIDs0xD000[Reserved](bugtracker uploaded mods, wiki)0xD001TheLastBrunnenG0…

modding:function:legend

rpc — 2013-04-27T17:13:34+00:00

Function Legend This page will contain a legend for terms often used when talking about Transcendence functions and their syntax. Data Types Atom An atom is anything that is not a list. In Transcendence this boils down to numbers, strings, literals, primitives, and lambdas.

modding:xml:artwork_scales

gpm — 2013-04-16T00:22:46+00:00

This article describes how to calculate the size of artwork from the physical size of objects in the game. Planets & Asteroids This scale is generally used for large-scale objects (larger than 10 kilometers) that the player does not generally dock with (i.e., is generally not on the same plane).

modding:xml:missiontype - [Options]

gpm — 2013-03-22T17:38:03+00:00

NOTE: MissionType elements were introduced in preview form in 1.08g; they will be improved an modified in 1.08h. Overview defines the properties and behavior of a type of mission, represented as a mission object. The relationship between a MissionType and a mission object is similar to that between a StationType and a station object. A MissionType is like a template for a mission object; multiple mission objects may be instantiated per MissionType.

modding:xml:game_lifecycle

gpm — 2013-03-21T17:51:17+00:00

When a new game is created, the engine follows these steps: * Load adventure: We load the adventure that the player has selected. This may potentially enable or disable various extensions based on the requirements of each extension and the adventure itself. * Run : Next we run the code in any that we loaded. Note that there is no guarantee that the code will run; for example, if the adventure was already loaded, we will not run again. The only guarantee is that …

modding:xml:designtype

gpm — 2013-03-21T17:44:46+00:00

A DesignType is a XML tag that defines a chunk of game data. Most XML tags contained directly under a root level element are DesignType tags. DesignType Types Instantiated DesignTypes These are types that you can deal with instances of directly. * ItemType as itemStructs * MissionType as a missionobject * OverlayType as an element on spaceobjects * ShipClass as a spaceobject * StationType as a spaceobject * SystemType as a node * TemplateType as another type!

modding:function:sysfindobject

rpc — 2013-03-20T11:47:01+00:00

Discuss this page on this page's Talk Page sysFindObject See sysFindObject at Xelerus Syntax (sysFindObject spaceObject criteria) -> list Arguments spaceObject: The space object in the system you want a list of space objects from. criteria: The critieria for inclusion in the list. Returns list: A list of all the space objects in the spaceObjects system that match the criteria. Category 0.99, spaceObject, system Description Returns a list of space objects in the system that match th…

community:project:succession_games

rpc — 2013-03-17T21:07:26+00:00

Forum link here: Schedule * Please remember that this is Pacific Standard time! SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday?????????Fourfire??????Autohummer Timezone LegendPlayerTimezoneFourFireGMT+1RPCGMT-7 Taking a Turn Anybody can take a turn, but make sure that it is done while nobody else is taking it as well (so there are no succession conflicts.) Remember to download the Extensions here.

community:events_and_competitions - added a period after "Year competition" "MONTH END" => "MONTH ENDS"

rpc — 2013-03-14T22:30:48+00:00

The Transcendence Community is very active and vibrant, providing members with numerous activities and events to enrich the Transcendence experience. Community Events IRC Day (Transcendence Q/A) At least twice a year the Transcendence community gathers together on irc (Transcendence Chat) to discuss the past, present, and future of the game with George. While discussions occur every day on irc, IRC Days are unique as they have the following:

game:reactors

rpc — 2013-03-11T02:56:24+00:00

The reactor is the heart of every spacecraft. At the beginning of the game each ship has a built-in standard weak reactor, respectively: Shipclass Reactor Power Wolfen-class gunship10MW Wolfen reactor.Sapphire-class yacht 15MW Saphire reactor.EI500-class freighter25MW EI500 reactor. Below is a list of reactors available ingame:

game:domina_powers

rpc — 2013-03-09T21:50:33+00:00

The Domina powers available to you through the 'i'nvoke menu, are dependent on your Domina level, and any active cooldown timers. You start as a Novice, and can gain more Domina Levels through increasing your Domina relationship by donating certain items at a Sisters of Domina station.

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modding:tutorials

rpc — 2013-03-09T01:28:21+00:00

Tutorials Here's a small index for tutorials on the wiki. Most of them are taken from the Modding Reference forum, but are condensed here for easy viewing. Interesting links: Combat Power of a Player Installing Mods * Installing Mods

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gameplay:mining - [Tips]

datal — 2013-03-02T17:51:12+00:00

Mining is the process of getting ore out of asteroids. This can be a good source of money. Equipment Mining is done by shooting at an asteroid until ore comes out. Only certain weapons can be used to mine: * Mining Laser * Plasma Torch * Ferian Plasma Cannon

game:ship_database - [Ships]

datal — 2013-03-02T17:31:19+00:00

This is a ship database that is sorted by faction. It entails some gameplay tips as well as ships with an accompanying pretty image. Have fun! Pretty good Illustration of ships you can find also here -> Ships Iocrym command ship Iocrym sentinel

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game - [LINKS]

datal — 2013-02-22T21:25:20+00:00

This section of wiki is dedicated to the gameplay. Here You will find information about the weapons, reactors, available items, ships, strategies, fractions and much more. Generally, this section contains all information and curiosities of the world of the game. Including individual characteristics of objects and weapons. There are even guides that will help to enter to the world of Trancsendence. Simply click the link that interests you :)

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game:version_history - [TransData Version History]

datal — 2013-02-18T11:04:57+00:00

Version History Alongside the main Windows only version GambitDash started porting Transcendence to Linux. More Informations about the Port may be found HERE NOTE about transcendence download links: only the 0.7, 1.04, and dl.getdropbox.com version links contain working downloads, the others only contain changelog/readme files.

modding:xml:api_version

gpm — 2013-02-18T03:09:08+00:00

Every extension declares the version of Transcendence that it is compatible with. This allows the Transcendence engine to maintain the greatest level of compatibility while still adding new features and evolving the API. Starting with Transcendence version 1.08e, the method for declaring the compatibility version has itself changed. An extension that is aware of all the changes in 1.08e must declare itself compatible by adding a new property in its root element:

modding:xml:stationtype - [Placement]

gpm — 2013-02-17T18:30:57+00:00

stationtype. Overview defines the properties and behavior of a type of station. In addition to stations and wrecks, a StationType is also used to define the properties of stars, planets, and asteroids. Basic Attributes UNID= The UNID of the station type.

game:changelog

ttech — 2013-02-17T17:30:45+00:00

The full changelog for Transcendence, as provided by george. The notation #xxx (eg.: #512) refers to tickets on the tracker. 1.1 (15 Dec 2012 Completed Tickets for RC 1 Completed Tickets for 1.1 1.07 (27 Nov 2011) The changes below that don't have their own link are outlined here

community:tombstones

ttech — 2013-02-17T17:22:11+00:00

Tombstones are recent plays that have happened where the player has died.

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modding:2d_ship_facings_tutorial_for_gimp

rpc — 2013-01-25T06:26:27+00:00

Link to Forum page here by: Keedo420 This tutorial was requested by RPC a while back (before Christmas I think) and I said it would “be a few days” before I got around to it. Well here it is now... Let me know if you have any trouble following it. I do not consider myself great at explaining things but hopefully this will help any of you who have trouble doing 2d ship facings with Gimp. Also, if you have any suggestions for improving this tutorial, please feel free to let me know. I will …

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modding:xml:spaceobject

rpc — 2013-01-25T05:35:56+00:00

A SpaceObject is a meta-DesignType. You can't make something that is just a SpaceObject, but all ShipClasses and StationTypes are considered SpaceObjects for various funtions and other similarities. Criteria These codes are used in various functions that need to check for or list spaceobjects.

modding:guide:beginners_guide_to_modding

rpc — 2013-01-20T15:17:10+00:00

Beginner's Guide to Modding By ThePrivateer A quick word... Inspired by Shrike's Ten Points thread, I decided to make one thread that simply lays out basic coding skills for beginning modders. It combines everything I have learned, as a beginner myself and hopefully will help other modders gain enjoyment from this fabulous hobby.

transcendence

rpc — 2013-01-16T04:49:27+00:00

Transcendence is a top-down space shooter with roguelike randomization set in the human-colonized area of known space. You play as a galactic pilgrim, called through your dreams to the galaxy's core by a mysterious god-like being known as Domina. You must make your way system by system, dealing with pirates, corporations, the military, and post-human faction on your way to the galactic core.

gameplay:corporate_trading_post

rpc — 2013-01-16T04:48:53+00:00

Corporate Trading Post These semi rare stations are eagerly sought by players. They are found in systems shortly after St. Katharines. They are very useful since they allow players to order non military items and, in 1.01, could order the hyperion reactor. It is a great idea to order targeting roms if you're lacking some mid-game, or need extras if you're playing with Playership Drones. Also it would be a great idea to order crystals or weapon enhancers for late game, and since they come in pa…

gameplay:noncritical

rpc — 2013-01-16T04:39:44+00:00

Non Critical Armor Segments Anything that has nonCritical=”” in code means that if that armor segment goes down to 0, that ship WILL NOT DIE. That's right folks, in Transcendence we have ships that have armor plating so massive that shooting at that same spot will NOT produce a nuclear meltdown and instead buy time for the enemy ship to destroy YOU. Here's an example from the .tdb, taken from &scSungTransport;

game:stars_of_the_pilgrim - created; moved from original location.

ttech — 2013-01-14T18:47:21+00:00

Stars of the Pilgrim (Often referred to in acronym form as SoTP) The Vanilla version of Transcendence.