Paint Walls
Enhance Your Duplicant Dugouts with the Paint Walls Mod
Tired of the same old bland interiors in your Oxygen Not Included colonies? Introducing the Paint Walls mod, a simple yet effective way to add visual flair and practical differentiation to your subterranean bases. This mod injects a subtle but impactful change to how certain structures appear, making your asteroid base not only more aesthetically pleasing but also easier to manage.
A Splash of Color for Essential Structures
The core functionality of the Paint Walls mod lies in its ability to dynamically color two key structural elements: Drywalls and Tempshift Plates. Instead of defaulting to a generic appearance, these structures will now adopt the color of the primary material used in their construction.
This means that a Drywall built with Granite will sport a distinct grey hue, while one constructed from Steel will boast a metallic sheen. Similarly, Tempshift Plates will reflect the color of the refined material they are made from. This creates a visually intuitive system, allowing you to quickly identify different material compositions at a glance without needing to constantly inspect each individual building.
Benefits for Your Base Design
The visual changes brought about by the Paint Walls mod offer several advantages for any aspiring colony manager:
- **Material Identification:** Instantly recognize the materials used in your Drywalls and Tempshift Plates, aiding in resource management and planning.
- **Aesthetic Appeal:** Add a touch of personalization and visual interest to your bases, making them feel more lived-in and unique.
- **Improved Navigation:** Differentiate between sections of your base based on the materials used in construction, potentially aiding in Duplicant pathfinding and task prioritization.
- **Enhanced Organization:** Visually segment areas of your base by material type, leading to a more organized and less cluttered environment.
While the mod primarily focuses on visual changes, the implications for base organization and quick information retrieval are significant. Imagine quickly spotting all your insulated Stone-based Drywalls in a section of your base, or easily differentiating between various levels of heat management thanks to colored Tempshift Plates.
Known Issues and Support
As with many modifications, the Paint Walls mod may occasionally encounter minor hiccups. Users have reported that colors can sometimes reset to a default white. Fortunately, this issue is typically resolved with a simple reload of the game.
For those who wish to delve deeper into the mod’s development or report any further issues, the creator directs users to their GitHub repository for bug reports and suggestions.