The trouble with Tiddlets - Revision history

Eichi: Redirected page to The Trouble with Tiddlets

2025-06-27T12:39:45Z

Redirected page to The Trouble with Tiddlets

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	~~[[File:TiddletBreederHailExample.png\|frame\|right\|The Tiddlet Breeder hailing the player]]~~		#REDIRECT [[The Trouble with Tiddlets]]
	~~'''The trouble with Tiddlets''' is a [[Contract~~#~~Story Contracts\|story contract]] that becomes available when the player enters the second sector. The mission can be repeated so long as the entering system in the sector has not been swallowed by the~~ [[~~anomaly]].~~

	~~== Story ==~~
	The player is hailed by a [[Tiddlet Breeder]] looking to transport 8 [[Tiddlet]]s and their transport crates to the end of the sector. The breeder has had trouble finding a ship to transport them as the Tiddlets are sensitive and prone to dying of shock when traveling through [[Hyperspace]] for longer than 12 seconds.

	The breeder claims the Tiddlets are supposed to be female, but that isn't true. During the first Hyperspace jump after accepting the mission, they multiply and continue to do so until the end of the mission. Tiddlets reproduce telepathically, so there is no known way of keeping them from multiplying.

	~~== Paths ==~~
	~~=== Humanitarian ===~~
	If the player delivers the Tiddlets to the sanctuary, they are rewarded with $400,000. If the player delivers a significant amount of Tiddlets, they will also receive two long-range [[Hyperspace Sensor]]s.

	~~=== Criminal ===~~
	~~[[File:ShadyBuyerHailExample.png\|frame\|right\|The Shady Buyer hailing the player.]]~~
	~~A second contract appears after the first jump. If not accepted, the player receives a hail from a [[Shady Buyer]] after the second jump. The buyer offers to buy the Tiddlets for a higher price.~~

	~~If the player delivers to the buyer, they're informed that the Tiddlets are being farmed for food. The breeder will still hail the player in the final system and express their disappointment.~~

	~~== Bugs ==~~
	Tiddlets can be damaged during space [[Contract#Combat\|combat]] or [[meteor]] showers. Damaged Tiddlets will not be collected when turning in the contract, leading to the cargo shuttle and contract getting stuck until the player exits the sector. Leaving the sector leads to failure of the contract.

	The only way to resolve this issue is to edit the [[Save file]] manually. The save file will contain one section, as shown below, for each Tiddlet. The <code>Damage</code> value must be set to <code>0</code>.

	~~BEGIN "[i 94]"~~
	~~Id 11319~~
	~~Type Tiddlet~~
	~~Position.x 134.5000~~
	~~Position.y 60.50000~~
	~~'''Damage 5.101318'''~~
	~~Toughness 5.101318~~
	~~Scale 1.020264~~
	~~OldPosition.x 133.5000~~
	~~OldPosition.y 61.50000~~
	~~WanderTimer 2.7404962732787288~~
	~~MaxHyperspace 20.616210937500000~~
	~~SystemId 19~~
	~~END~~

	~~== Notes ==~~
	~~[[File:TiddletDeliveryExample.png\|thumb\|right\|A sample of the jobs overlay during delivery of the contract.]]~~
	The route through the sector may require many jumps, resulting in an ever-increasing Tiddlet population. When the player arrives at the last sector of the system, the ship will likely be overrun with Tiddlets. Since each must be delivered to the [[Cargo Shuttle]] separately, delivering this contract can take a significant amount of time. It is advised to ensure sufficient resources are available to keep from becoming stranded or losing [[population\|passengers]] and [[Crew Member\|crew]].

	~~During the contract, the [[Sector Map]] is updated with a green circle around the ship representing the safe jump distance. The number of Tiddlets born after each jump appears to be randomized.~~

	~~'''The trouble~~ with Tiddlets''' is a reference to an episode of the second season of [[wikipedia:Star Trek: The Original Series\|Star Trek]], "[[wikipedia:The Trouble with Tribbles\|The Trouble with Tribbles]]" (1967). The episode is highly regarded, receiving a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. It has been referenced in many other media. [[Introversion Software#Chris Delay\|Chris Delay]] and [[Introversion Software#Mark Morris\|Mark Morris]] have stated that Star Trek's utopian themes are a big inspiration for them and what they want to do with [[The Last Starship]].<ref>Morris, Mark and Delay, Chris (February 8, 2023). [https://youtu.be/QpuTV3jje8s?t=1736 "The Last Starship - LIVESTREAM #1"] (video). youtube.com. Introversion Software.</ref>

	~~== History ==~~
	~~{{Prehistory\|DEMO1\|Introduced.}}~~
	~~{{Prehistory\|DEMO2B\|Player will receive a hail upon entering the sector. Added character portraits.}}~~
	~~{{Prehistory\|Alpha 1A\|FTL travel speed increased. Tiddlet safe jump range updated from 22 seconds to 12.}}~~

	~~[[Category:Known bugs in Alpha 2]]~~
	~~[[Category:Contracts]]~~
	~~[[Category:Story Contracts~~]]

Eichi at 22:28, 6 August 2024

2024-08-06T22:28:35Z

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	[[Category:Known bugs in Alpha 2]]		[[Category:Known bugs in Alpha 2]]
			[[Category:Contracts]]
			[[Category:Story Contracts]]

Henrus: Fixed cargo shuttle link

2023-06-24T10:40:13Z

Fixed cargo shuttle link

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	[[File:TiddletDeliveryExample.png\|thumb\|right\|A sample of the jobs overlay during delivery of the contract.]]		[[File:TiddletDeliveryExample.png\|thumb\|right\|A sample of the jobs overlay during delivery of the contract.]]
	The route through the sector may require many jumps, resulting in an ever-increasing Tiddlet population. When the player arrives at the last sector of the system, the ship will likely be overrun with Tiddlets. Since each must be delivered to the [[~~cargo shuttle~~]] separately, delivering this contract can take a significant amount of time. It is advised to ensure sufficient resources are available to keep from becoming stranded or losing [[population\|passengers]] and [[Crew Member\|crew]].		The route through the sector may require many jumps, resulting in an ever-increasing Tiddlet population. When the player arrives at the last sector of the system, the ship will likely be overrun with Tiddlets. Since each must be delivered to the [[Cargo Shuttle]] separately, delivering this contract can take a significant amount of time. It is advised to ensure sufficient resources are available to keep from becoming stranded or losing [[population\|passengers]] and [[Crew Member\|crew]].

	During the contract, the [[Sector Map]] is updated with a green circle around the ship representing the safe jump distance. The number of Tiddlets born after each jump appears to be randomized.		During the contract, the [[Sector Map]] is updated with a green circle around the ship representing the safe jump distance. The number of Tiddlets born after each jump appears to be randomized.

Henrus: fixed links

2023-06-24T10:36:28Z

fixed links

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	During the contract, the [[Sector Map]] is updated with a green circle around the ship representing the safe jump distance. The number of Tiddlets born after each jump appears to be randomized.		During the contract, the [[Sector Map]] is updated with a green circle around the ship representing the safe jump distance. The number of Tiddlets born after each jump appears to be randomized.

	'''The trouble with Tiddlets''' is a reference to an episode of the second season of [[wikipedia:Star Trek: The Original Series\|Star Trek]], "[[wikipedia:The Trouble with Tribbles\|The Trouble with Tribbles]]" (1967). The episode is highly regarded, receiving a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. It has been referenced in many other media. [[Introversion Software#Chris Delay\|Chris Delay]] and [[Introversion Software#~~Chris Delay~~\|Mark Morris]] have stated that Star Trek's utopian themes are a big inspiration for them and what they want to do with [[The Last Starship]].<ref>Morris, Mark and Delay, Chris (February 8, 2023). [https://youtu.be/QpuTV3jje8s?t=1736 "The Last Starship - LIVESTREAM #1"] (video). youtube.com. Introversion Software.</ref>		'''The trouble with Tiddlets''' is a reference to an episode of the second season of [[wikipedia:Star Trek: The Original Series\|Star Trek]], "[[wikipedia:The Trouble with Tribbles\|The Trouble with Tribbles]]" (1967). The episode is highly regarded, receiving a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. It has been referenced in many other media. [[Introversion Software#Chris Delay\|Chris Delay]] and [[Introversion Software#Mark Morris\|Mark Morris]] have stated that Star Trek's utopian themes are a big inspiration for them and what they want to do with [[The Last Starship]].<ref>Morris, Mark and Delay, Chris (February 8, 2023). [https://youtu.be/QpuTV3jje8s?t=1736 "The Last Starship - LIVESTREAM #1"] (video). youtube.com. Introversion Software.</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==

Henrus: fixed links

2023-06-24T10:36:05Z

fixed links

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	During the contract, the [[Sector Map]] is updated with a green circle around the ship representing the safe jump distance. The number of Tiddlets born after each jump appears to be randomized.		During the contract, the [[Sector Map]] is updated with a green circle around the ship representing the safe jump distance. The number of Tiddlets born after each jump appears to be randomized.

	'''The trouble with Tiddlets''' is a reference to an episode of the second season of [[wikipedia:Star Trek: The Original Series\|Star Trek]], "[[wikipedia:The Trouble with Tribbles\|The Trouble with Tribbles]]" (1967). The episode is highly regarded, receiving a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. It has been referenced in many other media. [[Chris Delay]] and [[Mark Morris]] have stated that Star Trek's utopian themes are a big inspiration for them and what they want to do with [[The Last Starship]].<ref>Morris, Mark and Delay, Chris (February 8, 2023). [https://youtu.be/QpuTV3jje8s?t=1736 "The Last Starship - LIVESTREAM #1"] (video). youtube.com. Introversion Software.</ref>		'''The trouble with Tiddlets''' is a reference to an episode of the second season of [[wikipedia:Star Trek: The Original Series\|Star Trek]], "[[wikipedia:The Trouble with Tribbles\|The Trouble with Tribbles]]" (1967). The episode is highly regarded, receiving a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. It has been referenced in many other media. [[Introversion Software#Chris Delay\|Chris Delay]] and [[Introversion Software#Chris Delay\|Mark Morris]] have stated that Star Trek's utopian themes are a big inspiration for them and what they want to do with [[The Last Starship]].<ref>Morris, Mark and Delay, Chris (February 8, 2023). [https://youtu.be/QpuTV3jje8s?t=1736 "The Last Starship - LIVESTREAM #1"] (video). youtube.com. Introversion Software.</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==

Henrus: Shuttle to Cargo Shuttle

2023-06-23T18:39:03Z

Shuttle to Cargo Shuttle

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	== Bugs ==		== Bugs ==
	Tiddlets can be damaged during space [[Contract#Combat\|combat]] or [[meteor]] showers. Damaged Tiddlets will not be collected when turning in the contract, leading to the shuttle and contract getting stuck until the player exits the sector. Leaving the sector leads to failure of the contract.		Tiddlets can be damaged during space [[Contract#Combat\|combat]] or [[meteor]] showers. Damaged Tiddlets will not be collected when turning in the contract, leading to the cargo shuttle and contract getting stuck until the player exits the sector. Leaving the sector leads to failure of the contract.

	The only way to resolve this issue is to edit the [[Save file]] manually. The save file will contain one section, as shown below, for each Tiddlet. The <code>Damage</code> value must be set to <code>0</code>.		The only way to resolve this issue is to edit the [[Save file]] manually. The save file will contain one section, as shown below, for each Tiddlet. The <code>Damage</code> value must be set to <code>0</code>.
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	[[File:TiddletDeliveryExample.png\|thumb\|right\|A sample of the jobs overlay during delivery of the contract.]]		[[File:TiddletDeliveryExample.png\|thumb\|right\|A sample of the jobs overlay during delivery of the contract.]]
	The route through the sector may require many jumps, resulting in an ever-increasing Tiddlet population. When the player arrives at the last sector of the system, the ship will likely be overrun with Tiddlets. Since each must be delivered to the [[shuttle]] separately, delivering this contract can take a significant amount of time. It is advised to ensure sufficient resources are available to keep from becoming stranded or losing [[population\|passengers]] and [[Crew Member\|crew]].		The route through the sector may require many jumps, resulting in an ever-increasing Tiddlet population. When the player arrives at the last sector of the system, the ship will likely be overrun with Tiddlets. Since each must be delivered to the [[cargo shuttle]] separately, delivering this contract can take a significant amount of time. It is advised to ensure sufficient resources are available to keep from becoming stranded or losing [[population\|passengers]] and [[Crew Member\|crew]].

	During the contract, the [[Sector Map]] is updated with a green circle around the ship representing the safe jump distance. The number of Tiddlets born after each jump appears to be randomized.		During the contract, the [[Sector Map]] is updated with a green circle around the ship representing the safe jump distance. The number of Tiddlets born after each jump appears to be randomized.

Henrus: Update file names

2023-06-23T18:09:42Z

Update file names

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	[[File:~~Tiddlet-Breeder-Hail~~.png\|frame\|right\|The Tiddlet Breeder hailing the player]]		[[File:TiddletBreederHailExample.png\|frame\|right\|The Tiddlet Breeder hailing the player]]
	'''The trouble with Tiddlets''' is a [[Contract#Story Contracts\|story contract]] that becomes available when the player enters the second sector. The mission can be repeated so long as the entering system in the sector has not been swallowed by the [[anomaly]].		'''The trouble with Tiddlets''' is a [[Contract#Story Contracts\|story contract]] that becomes available when the player enters the second sector. The mission can be repeated so long as the entering system in the sector has not been swallowed by the [[anomaly]].

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	=== Criminal ===		=== Criminal ===
	[[File:~~Shady-Buyer-Hail~~.png\|frame\|right\|The Shady Buyer hailing the player.]]		[[File:ShadyBuyerHailExample.png\|frame\|right\|The Shady Buyer hailing the player.]]
	A second contract appears after the first jump. If not accepted, the player receives a hail from a [[Shady Buyer]] after the second jump. The buyer offers to buy the Tiddlets for a higher price.		A second contract appears after the first jump. If not accepted, the player receives a hail from a [[Shady Buyer]] after the second jump. The buyer offers to buy the Tiddlets for a higher price.

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	[[File:~~Tiddlet-delivery-jobs~~.png\|thumb\|right\|A sample of the jobs overlay during delivery of the contract.]]		[[File:TiddletDeliveryExample.png\|thumb\|right\|A sample of the jobs overlay during delivery of the contract.]]
	The route through the sector may require many jumps, resulting in an ever-increasing Tiddlet population. When the player arrives at the last sector of the system, the ship will likely be overrun with Tiddlets. Since each must be delivered to the [[shuttle]] separately, delivering this contract can take a significant amount of time. It is advised to ensure sufficient resources are available to keep from becoming stranded or losing [[population\|passengers]] and [[Crew Member\|crew]].		The route through the sector may require many jumps, resulting in an ever-increasing Tiddlet population. When the player arrives at the last sector of the system, the ship will likely be overrun with Tiddlets. Since each must be delivered to the [[shuttle]] separately, delivering this contract can take a significant amount of time. It is advised to ensure sufficient resources are available to keep from becoming stranded or losing [[population\|passengers]] and [[Crew Member\|crew]].

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	{{Prehistory\|DEMO1\|Introduced.}}		{{Prehistory\|DEMO1\|Introduced.}}
	{{Prehistory\|DEMO2B\|Player will receive a hail upon entering the sector. Added character portraits.}}		{{Prehistory\|DEMO2B\|Player will receive a hail upon entering the sector. Added character portraits.}}
	{{Prehistory\|~~Alpha1A~~\|FTL travel speed increased. Tiddlet safe jump range updated from 22 seconds to 12.}}		{{Prehistory\|Alpha 1A\|FTL travel speed increased. Tiddlet safe jump range updated from 22 seconds to 12.}}

	[[Category:Known bugs in Alpha 2]]		[[Category:Known bugs in Alpha 2]]

Totengeist: Add meteor showers to notes about Tiddlet damage bug

2023-04-10T18:26:38Z

Add meteor showers to notes about Tiddlet damage bug

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	== Bugs ==		== Bugs ==
	~~During space combat,~~ Tiddlets can be damaged. Damaged Tiddlets will not be collected when turning in the contract, leading to the shuttle and contract getting stuck until the player exits the sector. Leaving the sector leads to failure of the contract.		Tiddlets can be damaged during space [[Contract#Combat\|combat]] or [[meteor]] showers. Damaged Tiddlets will not be collected when turning in the contract, leading to the shuttle and contract getting stuck until the player exits the sector. Leaving the sector leads to failure of the contract.

	The only way to resolve this issue is to edit the [[Save file]] manually. The save file will contain one section, as shown below, for each Tiddlet. The <code>Damage</code> value must be set to <code>0</code>.		The only way to resolve this issue is to edit the [[Save file]] manually. The save file will contain one section, as shown below, for each Tiddlet. The <code>Damage</code> value must be set to <code>0</code>.

Totengeist: Add note about repeating the missing

2023-04-10T18:23:42Z

Add note about repeating the missing

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	[[File:Tiddlet-Breeder-Hail.png\|frame\|right\|The Tiddlet Breeder hailing the player]]		[[File:Tiddlet-Breeder-Hail.png\|frame\|right\|The Tiddlet Breeder hailing the player]]
	'''The trouble with Tiddlets''' is a [[Contract#Story Contracts\|story contract]] that becomes available when the player enters the second sector.		'''The trouble with Tiddlets''' is a [[Contract#Story Contracts\|story contract]] that becomes available when the player enters the second sector. The mission can be repeated so long as the entering system in the sector has not been swallowed by the [[anomaly]].

	== Story ==		== Story ==

Totengeist: /* Bugs */ Fix formatting

2023-04-06T17:34:49Z

Bugs: Fix formatting

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	If the player delivers to the buyer, they're informed that the Tiddlets are being farmed for food. The breeder will still hail the player in the final system and express their disappointment.		If the player delivers to the buyer, they're informed that the Tiddlets are being farmed for food. The breeder will still hail the player in the final system and express their disappointment.

	=== Bugs ===		== Bugs ==
	During space combat, Tiddlets can be damaged. Damaged Tiddlets will not be collected when turning in the contract, leading to the shuttle and contract getting stuck until the player exits the sector. Leaving the sector leads to failure of the contract.		During space combat, Tiddlets can be damaged. Damaged Tiddlets will not be collected when turning in the contract, leading to the shuttle and contract getting stuck until the player exits the sector. Leaving the sector leads to failure of the contract.

	The only way to resolve this issue is to edit the [[Save file]] manually. The save file will contain one section, as shown below, for each Tiddlet. The <code>Damage</code> value must be set to <code>0</code>.		The only way to resolve this issue is to edit the [[Save file]] manually. The save file will contain one section, as shown below, for each Tiddlet. The <code>Damage</code> value must be set to <code>0</code>.

	~~<code>~~
	BEGIN "[i 94]"		BEGIN "[i 94]"
	Id 11319		Id 11319
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	SystemId 19		SystemId 19
	END		END
	~~</code>~~

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==