Developing a new mod to rework "Tile Swap" into a faster, fully visual tool!
Hey everyone!
I’m currently developing a new mod focused on reworking the Tile Swap concept into a much faster and more intuitive tool for OpenStarbound.
While tile swapping exists in the ecosystem, tying the functionality directly to Matter Manipulator upgrades makes it feel a bit restrictive and less functional than it could be. My goal with this mod is to decouple it into a dedicated, highly visual tool that works seamlessly right out of the box.
Here’s what I’m focusing on:
- Instant, Visual Feedback: Clear visual previews of what you're replacing in real-time.
- Better Performance: Optimized code to handle larger areas quickly without lag.
- Streamlined Workflow: A focus on quick building and smooth block swapping without waiting on late-game upgrades.
I'd love to get some community feedback early on:
- What features or UI elements would make your building process smoother?
- What other building quality-of-life tweaks would you like to see in a tool like this?
Right now, it's very experimental, but if anyone wants to test it, I can share the repository later on.
I recently fixed a bug that occurred when switching to "block replacement" mode—it was causing infinite range, haha.
Plus, it's amazing for mining—just select the background block and use the "replace" function.