- Update 2.1.0: The new Western Setting is here! - 4 June 2024
Hello again, time travelers! It's been a while and we apologize for the wait. We've got some internal issues that have slowed down our work, but we can now confidently say that it will take less time to release the upcoming updates. Without further ado, we present to you the new content. 1.- Western Setting This update brings more than 100 assets that accompany our two environments: 1.1-Saloon: Here you have everything you need to create a saloon to your liking. You'll have a wide variety of assets including pianos, poker cards, revolvers, and of course the iconic batwing doors. 1.2-Township Carts, water troughs, "wanted" posters, and barrels to hide in when the bullets start flying. This town contains enough props to create various types of towns, featuring among its buildings a sheriff's office where you can lock up your most rebellious players after cheating at poker. 2.- Coming Up W…
- Update 2.0.3: Quality of Life and General Bugfixing - 21 February 2024
Long time no see, time travellers! We want to give a huge Thanks to all of you for patiently waiting these months for a new update. And here we are once more. For this update, we have focused on fixing bugs that have been spotted during the last three months, and some small features you guys asked us to implement as a bonus. So, let's see what's coming new. 1.- New Features 1.1 Maps dates and sorting filters We have included creation and last update info to your maps data. This way, you can follow the longevity of each maps. Additionaly, new filters have been added to the Load Menu, giving the option of sorting your maps by recent updates, date of creation and name. 1.2 Only grid image export Even though table-top view adapts the camera to focus on the grid, sometimes (mostly while working in big grids) there could be a lot of empty space around you wouldn't want on your images. So, now…
- Update 2.0.2: Custom Biomes + Deep Waters - 30 October 2023
Welcome back, Time Travellers! We reached the second update of Chronos Builder: Wishing Well. And with it, we bring the last tool upgrade unlocked via stretch goals: Custome Biomes! Along side new additions and bugfixing. Remember, all this new content is free for all user of Chronos Builder, regardless of whether they own Wishing Well or not. Read on to see what's coming up! 1.- Custome Biomes Do you find the current biomes sets restrictives or lacking? Not anymore! Now, you can create your own custom textures sets! Combine up to four textures from different biomes and redesign the terrain as you like. Your sets will be saved alonside your maps, and you can make as many as you can, up to a maximum of fifty. 2.- Deep Waters A new liquid joins the team! Deep Waters comes as an alternative to the original water liquid from the Terrain tool. This version comes with a more realistic depth c…
- Update 2.0.1: Chronos Builder - Wishing Well Hotfix - 21 September 2023
Wishing Well first patch is out, Time Travellers! Fixing most of the bugs that were detected during the first week. Check it out! • Fixed tiles getting the wrong color scheme after resizing the grid. • Fixed the fourth texture of the biome Tundra using a default grass texture. • Fixed Chronos Button settings dropdown having mismatched environments. • Fixed assets with multiple setting tags only showing when filtering by the first setting. • Fixed map previous to version 1.3.0 not loading from Community menu. • Fixed Norse rooms not being generated. • Fixed misc issues with the Wishing Well package. • Fixed Mac version not updating properly. • Updated the multilevel UI to avoid misconceptions about some of its properties.
- Update 2.0.0: Wishing Well expansion!! - 12 September 2023
https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/042/214/393/0a341e408869ba88d9333add4e756a4c_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=700&fit=max&v=1694080112&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=07903d3d22a21938a40ec405e04457ce Dear Time Travelers, the time has finally come: Wishing Well is here! Today we are releasing the 2.0.0 patch of Chronos Builder, which will implement all of the base features of Wishing Well. Most notably, the Multi-level grid system and new Norse Setting asset pack! And, as if that wasn't enough, we included a ton of improvements in system performance, map export and the Autobuilder! Join us as we go over what's new in the most revolutionary Chronos Builder patch to date! 1.- New Norse Setting asset pack This new pack with 100+ assets comes with everything you need to create Coastal Villages and Meadhall Interiors! Check out these maps we made using the pack alongside the new features: https://ksr-…
- Update 1.4.3: 100x100 maps and more!! - 4 July 2023
https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/491/102/0a341e408869ba88d9333add4e756a4c_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1688366812&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=ba16b8b41be9e9f813ffd8a382dee4e9 Hello again dear Time Travelers! We are releasing patch 1.4.3 TODAY! Lets go over what's new! 1.- Chronos Grows: 100x100 Maps You can now make maps up to 100x100 grids! Its crazy how much more you can fit in and we're certain it'll lead to a lot of creative opportunities on your end! Those with lower end computers should still tool carefully with bigger maps, as the performance will be impacted the more assets and grids there are. Here's a preview of what we were able to create with the extra size! Oh and btw this is only using 80x100...think about how much more your could add with an extra 2000 grids 👀 https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/502/413/5046021b46d0ccdb576d2c3da36add50_original.png?ixlib…
- Update 1.4.2: Widescreen support and more! - 14 June 2023
Version 1.4.2 This small patch adds Widescreen support to Chronos Builder alongside many other fixes to problems introduced in the latest update. WideScreen Support The horizontal menu will now extend and fit as many asset slots as possible while using the Props and Structural tools. Tooltips and other menu elements will also adapt their position accordingly. Patch Notes Additions: • Added Widescreen support! • Added the option to hide the horizontal menu. You can do so by double tapping on any of the tool tabs. • New Autobuilder Rooms: - Tavern: Kitchen - Market: Interior - Alien: Lab, Nursery - Mansion: Dormitory, Hallway, Library - Corpo: Meeting Room, Reception, Office • Slight algorithm improvements for Autobuilder. • Updated the UI graphics for the Community menu. • Added new graphics to the Effects tool menu. Fixes: • Fixed Popup message box not scaling up to the correct text siz…
- Chronos Builder Update 1.4.1: Corpo Office asset pack + Performance Improvements - 7 June 2023
Hello again dear Time Travelers! Back at it again with another update you dont want to miss! The Cyberpunk Corpo Office asset pack is finally here! We are also releasing the Weapon packs unlocked through the social media goals in the Wishing Well campaign! On the technical side of things, with this new patch wealso address the issues some of the new users are having with the program. We also implemented the finished menus for the Effects Tool, Autobuilder, Export and Main Menus...Oh and there's a surprise new Export Option! Lets quickly go over what's new in Version 1.4.1: 1.- Optimized Map Loading Some users reported the game crashing on start up, likely due to a heavy memory use while loading. In order to fix this, we're now loading individual asset rendering data on demand whenever the asset is needed in the scene. The crash issue isnt something we've been able to replicate here at t…
- Update 1.4.0 - UI + Autobuilder update! - 18 May 2023
Greetings dear Time Travellers. Long time no see! It's been 3 weeks since the last patch where we started the process of updating the User Interface and Autobuilder features. This time we bring a complimentary update to cover (for the most part) what was missing from the last update as well as many other fixes and performance improvements! And of course, We're launching the update on both Windows and Mac at the same time. We apologize for Mac users feeling a bit left out during the last patch and assure you that the wait will have been more than worth it! Get ready for Version 1.4.0! 1.- Today we begin sending out Wishing Well KS keys!! Starting today, We'll be sending out the keys to all of the Wishing Well backers! The Chronos commmunity keeps growing 💕. These keys are the ones pertaining to base Chronos Builder itself (those who bought the game through the new campaign), exclusive a…
- Update 1.3.3 - Fresh new look and lots of new assets!! - 27 April 2023
Greetings dear Time Travellers! It's been 3 weeks since we launched our Wishing Well campaing... and a lot of things happened! First of all, thanks to you this expansion will be a reality! And we have also unlocked 3 crazy new settings: - Zombie Apocalypse (braaaaains) - Pirates! (Yarrrr!) - Western (Draw, son of a gun!) Of course, we cannot forget about the many other unlocked features that will go towards ALL Chronos Builder owners! This is your archivement. Thank you so much! However, we are only 6 days away from the end of the campaign! Lets make this last stretch count and see how far we can go! The far, grim and NOT 40k future looks pretty cool, right? By the way, we haven't been idle... that's why we proudly present to all of you a new update to the live version of Chronos Builder, the one many of you will finally get to try after the campaign is over. Care to hear about it? Here…
- Chronos Builder Update 1.3.1 - New Alien assets and more! - 4 April 2023
1. - WISHING WELL COMES TOMORROW! https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/482/972/eaf4b0e0627dc64156cb77bb995d4099_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1680614049&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=545de888293c9c3bca43d5b644602e05 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chronos-builder/chronos-builder-wishing-well?ref=card This is our last chance to bring it up before the campaign goes live. Don't forget to sign up so that you are notified once it starts! You don't want to miss out on those juicy early bird pledge levels 🤩. Once again, we'd like to remind you that we will continue to support the current version of Chronos Builder and update it with all system updates unlocked via the Wishing Well expansion! The only exclusive content will be asset packs. We can't wait to share with you all of the cool things we have planned for Wishing Well. See you on the other side!! 2. - New Alien Assets and…
- Chronos Builder Update 1.3.0 - Item Editing + Terraforming Overhaul - 20 March 2023
0. - Surprise Intermission: The future of Chronos Builder https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/300/253/1d58a95ccca67da27d26c8a87dcf40df_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1679309811&gif-q=50&q=92&s=2edcd421976b938654a9c5b636a1dcca https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chronos-builder/chronos-builder-wishing-well Introducing the first Chronos Builder expansion: Wishing Well. This is a project that we've had in the works for a long time and we're really excited to finally unveil it!! Wishing Well will bring new exclusive asset packs alongside software updates for base Chronos Builder that will help you reach new heights with your map making (in more ways than one😉). Make sure to click follow on the Kickstarter page so you'll be notified once it finally goes live! On that note, lets get back to the regularly scheduled programming... lets see what version 1.3.0 brings!! 1. - New Ea…
- Chronos Builder Update 1.2.0 - Video Export + New environments! - 16 February 2023
Fort and Market environments Take your medieval maps to the next level with these brand new assets! https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/039/967/620/322fd774a720c252684876be21dcf1ee_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1676533457&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=fc8d0c2dcc51489eae801e7b42568131 https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/039/967/659/9ad2f31aaed325b3ff339cc89e10c642_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1676533925&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=c3ec9abaeba777edd8ffb0b5400cb7b8 Get ready for video export! You can finally export your creations to .mp4 and .webm formats. Additionally, you can choose the webm video option when exporting to Foundry VTT! Happy gaming :) UI Overhaul We've slowly been changing the UI to better fit our new direction in favour of a more user-friendly experience. This update comes fully packed with some very notable changes that we hope you enjoy! For starters, we…
- Chronos Builder Update 1.1.0 - Nature Painting & MacOs support! - 30 January 2023
Nature painting is here! You can now access the nature painting mode from the Terrain tool! This is the last missing piece, you can finally bring your environments to its final form!!! Use it to paint nature props such as trees, stones (or mushrooms) across your map. You may select as many of them as you wish to paint them in one go. Use a bigger radius to make props spawn randomly within the brush or instead go for a smaller one to finely select where you want to place that one pine tree! Brush intensity values also control the rate at which props will be placed. https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/039/800/509/7733259465cc7d6b4e9f0eb336a83600_original.gif?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1675073186&gif-q=50&q=92&s=cf7c8edfcc7ee5f06f0af7086c8a4121 https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/039/800/192/b0ac9f3266e86e5d172622a211db99b9_original.gif?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1675069882&gif-q=50&q=92…
- Chronos Builder Update 1.0.5 - 23 December 2022
Additions: • Asset rotation is now preserved whenever in the asset rotation mode. Fixes: • Fixed a bug that would block camera movement when dragging an item from the library into the scene. • Fixed a bug that would apply unintended rotations to assets while they are being rotated using the scroll wheel command in the item spawn mode. • Fixed a bug that would apply an unintended scale to assets while they are being scaled using the scroll wheel + Ctlr command in the item spawn mode. • Fixed WASD camera movement from triggering while the left Ctrl key is pressed, so that it doesn’t interfere with “Select All” or “Duplicate” commands.
- Chronos Builder Mini-Bug Fix Patch 1.0.4.1 - 22 December 2022
Additions: • While spawning an item: ◦ Q/E commands will rotate the item whenever its on top of the grid. ◦ Mouse scroll will rotate the item whenever its on top of the grid. ◦ Camera works normally whenever the item is outside of the grid. Fixes: • Fixed an error that prevented the Autobuilder tool from working correctly in the 1.0.4 version. • Fixed an error that prevented all biomes except “Graslands” from working in the 1.0.4 version. • Camera WASD movement works normally at all times while spawning an item. • Fixed Search tool options working correctly on the structure tool. • Fixed issue with VTT export that cause double sized walls to cast incorrect shadows.
- Chronos Builder Update 1.0.4 - 22 December 2022
Additions: • Added Fishing Hamlet and Hospital environment assets! • Added spacing option to the VTT export menu to increase the range of the capture beyond the grid size. • Added “F” command to focus the camera on the selected items. • Added “Focus on selection” button to the taskbar. • Added “Undo/Redo” commands to Terrain Tool actions, done through “Ctrl+Z” and “Ctrl+y”. ◦ Compatible with “Enable/Disable” terrain ◦ Compatible with biome changes. ◦ Compatible with Texture paint actions. ◦ Compatible with Terraform (raise, lower, level, smooth) actions. ◦ Compatible with Liquid paint actions. Fixes: • Fixed a bug that’d lock camera zoom commands if an item spawn action was cancelled. • Increased camera movement bounds on low heights. • “S” key will also cause a “pull back” effect on the camera after reaching the bounds. Similar to the zoom back effect. • Fixed a bug that’d rotate the c…
- Chronos Builder Update 1.0.3 - 16 December 2022
Additions: • New camera controls. ◦ Movement control with WASD by default as well as keyboard arrows. ◦ Camera bounds depending on grid size. ◦ Camera rotation over screen centre by default. ◦ Rotation with Q and E keys. ◦ Increased distance range on tabletop camera modes. • New exclusive assets. Fixes: • Fixed Chronos button feature saving the map before transforming the map. • Fixed switch structures feature of Chronos Button not working. • Fixed Option menu softlocking after saving or closing in the main menu. • Fixed duplicated maps sharing the same preview image. • Fixed several load processes in order to reduce map load times. • Fixed Power Box (Green) material not having any texture. • Fixed some labels displayed wrong texts and missing the standard font. • Fixed shadows not casting properly at the bottom of walls and other assets. • Fixed terraform performance. • Fixed taskbar s…
- Chronos Builder Update 1.0.2 - 7 December 2022
New patch today! We have been taking notes of all of your feedback and fixing the most notable bugs of Chronos Builder. So, what's new? • Added a confirmation window before publishing/deleting a map to Steam Workshop. • Added camera-only mode accessible via the tools section and taskbar. • Added option to pivot to the selected terrain position by clicking with the middle mouse button. Previously it was only possible to do so on assets. • Added tool commands to the taskbar. And what has been patched? • Fixed camera zooming during asset scroll rotation. • Fixed maps being published to Steam Workshop without name, description or tags. • Fixed the software allowing you to publish maps that weren’t yours. • Fixed the software not recognising a map as yours if you deleted it manually from Steam Workshop. • Fixed tags not updating after switching the language. • Fixed camera zooming/moving whi…
- Chronos Builder Launch Update! - 2 December 2022
Additions: • New Assets Implemented: ◦ Medieval Town environment. ◦ Medieval Castle environment. ◦ Cyberpunk Apartment environment. ◦ Cyberpunk Industrial environment. ◦ Scifi Hangar environment. ◦ Scifi Prison environment. • Added Kickstarter exclusive assets for special backers. ◦ KS exclusive assets also working on procedural rooms. • Added new language options: ◦ Access via the options menu. ◦ Spanish, French and Deutsch options. • Added Community menu and compatibility with Steam Workshop. ◦ Added upload and drop maps options to the Global Settings Menu. ◦ Added Community Menu access via the main menu. ◦ Added map subscriptions and download options. ◦ Added vote and favorite options to subscribed maps. ◦ Added search parameters and filters for community maps. • Added Terrain tool: ◦ Added Terrain paint option. ◦ Added Raise Terrain option. ◦ Added Lower Terrain option. ◦ Added Smoo…
