Beacons - Update 6 (recommended adjustments)

[Talliy]

Beacons changed with Update 6, as they made changes to the map system. You can make them and still place them, but there are things that are not clear about how to use them.

They removed the placement animation, and they no longer show up in the world as an object you can see. They only show up on your map.

Beacons are now controlled and modified in the map, and work basically as Map Stamps with options. You have to click on the beacon icon on the map to get the customizational options. I really think they need to adjust this. The Map Stamps should have the same customizational options as the beacons, just without the compass options (in my opinion). Also, I think customizational options should be accessible from both the icon AND the list on the left side (just make the options pop up directly from the icon itself so theres no confusion about which one you are editing)

I think they need to re-implement the placement animation, because theres nothing to tell you the beacon was placed down when you try to place one. I tried to place a beacon, and didn't think I did, and tried again, placing multiple beacons at the same spot. They are no longer recoverable, so any mistakes you make cost you now. If you remove a beacon you have to go back to the location and replace it.


EDIT: I just found out Beacons aren't even worth crafting pretty much. Theres a giant "New Map Marker" button I totally derped over and ignored. Has all the features of the beacons in it, and you can just place them there. I think the game just needs a better way to tell us this option exists. Probably something they should think about for 1.0 eventually. You can see the screenshot below that some one else pointed out.

[Schalimah]

Beacons are deprecated.
They would have removed them outright but for one alternate recipee.

[Haerken]

The only reason the beacons are still even in the game is a recipe requires it. The beacons will be gone, once they change that. You can place markers directly on the map now and don't have to even use a beacon. Watch all the Update 6 videos thy did to find the spot where they say that, if you need to see them say it.

[Techno Brownie]

Beacons still have there uses. Mainly for naming a spot. You can't name stamps. I have to carry materials to build a whole ass station in order to name a pod that requires 5 rotors. Beacons? One slot.
Beacons should get a rework. My favorite that pops into my head is having them as a light tether to help with pathing car routes.

[Talliy]

Originally posted by Haerken:

You can place markers directly on the map now and don't have to even use a beacon.

Yes and no. The Map Stamps you're talking about are similar to the beacons, but not the same. Beacons allow for you to name them, and change the colors and stuff of them, but you can't put them on the map. You have to go to the location you want them to show on the map. Map Stamps can be placed from the map anywhere. It would be nice if they just rolled the to together and make the crafted beacons just a different item.

[Schalimah]

but you can...
bottom right click on "new map marker"
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2866009533

[FelS]

I thought something was wrong with my game

[Techno Brownie]

Originally posted by Schalimah:

but you can...
bottom right click on "new map marker"

Arguments: Icon is of a plus sign that is right next to all the other sticker icons so I never thought it was clickable.
Placing markers via map is inaccurate when needing to highlighting it. Minor personal nitpick but able to work around by placing a sticker during gameplay then dragging a marker from map.
Can only place stamps during gameplay, Having an option to place a marker was first then the stamp collection will at least show the option existing for the player when it accidentally gets moused over and highlighted.

Gonna try drawing some crappy MS Paint mockups and post it to the QA site later but at least I know this exists. A good third of my ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ is resolved now, thanks.

[035]

I Place a lot of beacons at the same place for my stacked containers. Now I can not modify them because it is impossible to select the right one on the map (they are stacked together...)

[Talliy]

Originally posted by Schalimah:

but you can...
bottom right click on "new map marker"
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2866009533

lol Just found this out now. Thanks!