Since Pythons version did not stop the fires I made another update of this:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2358261479
Hope it helps anyone!

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2131738048 reupload of python users 1.1 port

Python User version doesn't appear to exist anymore. Does anyone have an updated release?

That new upload seems to have added a new... well I guess let's call it a "feature" that causes flammable things to ignite near the rod. Which is a problem, since conduits are generally flammable.

This is Python User version of mod (thx Benediction for info)
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2026052961

Thanks Benediction. I would otherwise have NEVER noticed that.

I haven't tested it yet, but in English what Python User is saying is that he has updated it. New mod name is "Lightning Rod 避雷针". Assuming this works, thanks Python User!

@阿琪仔 我更新啦～搜一下避雷针就行了

somebody can update it for v1.1 ?

Since the original author is no longer updating it, I tried updating this mod to 1.1. I just don't know enough. Maybe somebody else can get it to work. It's mostly done, but it throws an error on load. You can build/install the Lightning Rod, but it doesn't attract lightning or prevent fires as it is supposed to. My fork of the code is here: https://github.com/malkav73/SSLightningRod

Please update this mod or someone make one like this.

it's a very usefull mod, we really need a update <3

Needs an update for Rimworld 1.1

update for 1.1 plz

@Mantequilla from the picture above looks like it is 4 hex tall and 1 hex wide.

What are the size of these? are they 1x1 or vertically bigger? Awesome mod btw

Showing some love hoping for update and thanks for the mod.

I just disabled the 'parallel conduit' MOD then lightning rod worked. It connected to my power line again. If you also installed 'parallel conduit', you could try to disable it first.

I don't use it but I do use parallel conduits and I removed it and it still did it. Heck, I launched the game with only the lightning rod mod installed and it still wasn't working.

That's what I asked myself at first, but HCSK = Hardcore SK Mod pack, some searching later and various places listed but one on ludeon forum [ludeon.com] shows this mod under the name "Lightning Rod". I didn't do much else on how it worked or how to install it. The clue to me came from one of the comments in the parallel conduit thread. I temporarily disabled it and this mod worked again. Posted a comment and author updated and now this works. I can't really help more if you still can't get this mod to reconnect but I just wanted to post how I managed to get it working again.

what is hcsk

I had the "not connecting" issue as well but this has now been fixed. I use parallel conduits and the mod author had changed a part to be compatible with HCSK. I don't use HCSK but use this one instead and it was broken, so perhaps if others with broken connection, I'd suggest you check your parallel conduits or perhaps HCSK updates. Thumbs up for this mod as mega useful. Thanks!

I'm another who is having problems with connecting to power lines. For me the option to reconnect doesn't even show. I've played with load order and with and without the Selected Reconnector mod.

What is the range at which it can draw lighting?

Same issue as other users reporting ... rod can't / won't connect to power lines :-( I've moved mod around in load order but hasn't resolved.

I am having trouble connecting wires with the lightning rod

so the energy goes to a batery?

So I've used this mod for a long time and like it a lot. However, I do have a small suggestion. Perhaps there could be some sort of visual indicator as to the rod's current power level? I have an awful habit of turning the rod's power level up for thunderstorms, then forgetting all about it while it happily devours my power supply.

Same issue here.

My lightning rod is also lazy.

anyone else having the issue where the lightning rods dont want to connect to power lines?

This mod is a HUGE help for my bases. I use mods to alter map generation, sometimes there's little open land, so lightning will usually strike in any clearings inside the moutain. Watching my colonists constantly running around and fighting fires was too much.

I just had lightning strike my oil drill, tank, and refinery. That fire took an in game day to put out. Should have had this.

thank you oh god of thunder :P

Thank you!

Thank you, Spdskatr! ;)

Right on!

Update!

Great Mod, thank you!

But is it now safe to add, to an ongoing 1.0 savegame?

Mod works on 1.0

I hope this is updated to 1.0 soon. :(

Hi is there any plan about updating this mod? Really need this one.

Love your mod could we get an update for now live 1.0?

is this going to be getting updated?

It doesn't seem to be working in b19. I have placed ~10 rods around the map so far but not a sigle one have been hit with a lightning.

@Spdskatr
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thanks for updateing it

Update!!! Remember previous versions can be found here [github.com].

great mod!! really hope to see for B19

b19?