Can I add sensors on my map?

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Frogmorton
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Can I add sensors on my map?

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I have a large 4 player map that starts out a little too dark and hidden, given the size of each player's starting base area.
So I thought I would add a few sensors at each player base to help with initial orientation and deployment.
When I compiled and ran it, the map view showed brightened circles around the sensor points, but there were no sensors there.
Are they restricted from inclusion in a base setup?
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Re: Can I add sensors on my map?

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Not sure, will have a look when i have time. Custom units at start generally used to work. Probably the new template sync code screws them. Do they work in advanced bases? Anything in the logs?

Also, am i the only one who likes the idea of starting with 2 trucks and 1 sensor in standard low oil 1x1, as a balance decision? Probably turn the sensor tech into an upgrade, preferably a significant one. This allows early scouting and gives you things to do when your have no base to manage. On the other hand, you still won't scout the enemy soon enough to adapt to the build order straightforwardly.
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Re: Can I add sensors on my map?

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They would be stripped from non-advanced base starts.

I like the idea of starting with a sensor droid.
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Re: Can I add sensors on my map?

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Ok, they do show up with advanced bases. However I think I like your preference for starting with a sensor unit as well as 2 trucks.
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I like the idea of starting with a sensor droid.
Me, too! And maybe VTOL sensors available later on after the propulsion is researched.
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Per wrote:They would be stripped from non-advanced base starts.

I like the idea of starting with a sensor droid.
Hmm. Nice idea. Never thought about this solution. I will try it with my next map. Its time for a new one :wink:
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