So, out of curiosity, I decided to try some experiments with the slipstream loop bug and got some results that might be interesting to the devs.To start with, here's the path it takes and the first slipstream is where the bug happen:
Then I observed where the test subject landed on either side of the slipstream during the bug, then placed a starbase at both ends, which prevents the bug from happening:
Doing some further testing on this:
Placing the starbase on the left side prevents the bug from happening, also worked for the AI since they happened to go through at the same time
Placing the starbase at the right side location only doesn't stop the bug:
Placing the starbase on the left side like this also prevents it:
Testing different positions:
test 1: Does not stop the bug.
test2 (on the right side for completeness): Does not stop the bug.
Test 3: (back on the left side) I placed them on the sides a bit further apart and that doesn't prevent it.
I also attempted to see if doing something with the military starbases and the slipstream module, didn't workPrimary observations:1. The bug only happens on the destination end of the slipstream lane.
2. Blocking the tile on either side of the entrance tile stops the bug from happening.I haven't had the chance to test this with other cases of this bug, but hypothetically, the same solution will work for any case.Also, here's the save file for this one that I tested: https://www.dropbox.com/s/121v5i8z1smqfp3/slipstream%20loop%20testing%20start.GC4Sav?dl=0
Good work here! Hope they can get this fixed soon, it’s stopping me from starting another game
In a new save I tested it successfully with this starbase position and it apparently works for both ways. An odd thing I noticed is that on the other end, you can actually go behind the slipstream gate, I don't know if it's connected or not.
It does piss off the other civ, but it's either that or my/your sanity.
edit:: Ok, i was wrong about it working both ways for just that one, gonna see if I can fix it this time. edit2: Eh, decided to start a new game because the custom race isn't working that well I think....
Interesting idea. I may have to try this to save my sanity.
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