MetaStation

About

MetaStation is a largely complete work-in-progress map available in the /tg/ code as an alternative to the default map. MetaStation was previously run on Badger, and is now the defualt map on the second official /tg/ server, [byond://game.ss13.eu:2337 Philip]. It has been play-tested quite extensively and has been generally well received. Due to this play-testing, it is now largely bug free, and most feedback revolves around gameplay changes and balancing. Please give any feedback you may have in this thread, and rest assured that the map is regularly updated according to such feedback.

Points to note are that:

It is more open, so attacks in public are harder to get away with.
It has a much larger maintenance system, so quieter, stealthy attacks are easier.
The AI is in a more vulnerable position, but is directly adjacent to security for some protection.
It feels significantly larger than the default map, and plays best with a population of at least 30 or so.
The escape shuttle is larger, with a cargo hold to encourage players to bring any new or valuable equipment back to CentComm.
All roles which have maintenance access around their department now have access to the nearest hallway's maintenance door, too.
Most rooms and departments are largely as they are in the vanilla-/tg/ map, but rearranged to keep things fresh.
All other z-levels are the same as vanilla.

The most up to date information about MetaStation can be found in in this thread on the /tg/ forums.
The latest version committed is MetaStation v34D.dmm, uploaded on 08-08-13.

Images

Version 27G-II
File:13-04-16 15-57 v27G 500.png

Also available: full resolution image, and older full resolution image with wires and pipes exposed.

Using MetaStation

Running MetaStation isn't too complicated, but does require recompiling the code. In future this may be easier, but for now:

Don't host the game whilst making these changes.
Open tgstation.dme
Expand 'maps' in the tree at the top-left of the screen in the files tab.
Untick tgstation.2.1.2 or other current map, and tick the latest MetaStation map present.
Click the build dropdown at the top, and click compile. This may take a minute.
Once compiled, run the resulting BYOND executable (.dmb) as you would normally.

Version History

Version	Changelog
v27G-II	Fixed a small mistake on the incinerator's disposals pipe.
v27G	Widened a lot of maintenance Overhauled maintenance between disposals and tool storage via cargo and by the vault.] Made engineering pod look like it could actually launch. Fixed name of cloning exit button.
v027C	Updated to latest /tg/ revision, fully compatible with current code again. Added interrogation viewing room and intercom. Still no camera, so still hidden from AI. The bar is now about a third smaller, not so bloated. Maintenance in the area has been expanded. Extended maintenance, added space bridge above supply shuttle bay, tunnel above dorms, moved toxins vent. Science can now be effectively barricaded with shutters, and all windows are tinted. Dorms cabin 5 changed to nice viewing window. Cleaned up virology tables a bit Reduced number of seed extractors in the garden. Removed cigarette machine from library. Fixed a few little bugs.
v024B	Fixed mass driver path being blocked at disposals.
v024A	Fixed cameras not working in the toxins test area Improved positioning of chem dispenser and fixed low number of beakers and single large beaker Updated Xenobiology to the current layout of 2 opposing columns of 3 cells. Improved the chapel mass driver, incinerator disposals outlet, and defunct solar. A few other small fixes and adjustments.
v023C	Added Ian again Fixed (hopefully, under testing) the bizarre freezing atmos problem Added a three-tier shield to the atmos chambers, made of grilles. Changed firedoors to be under virtually all normal doors, but no windows. They're actually under them now. Fixed a variety of other smaller bugs found during playtesting on Sibyl #1 today - thanks everyone who helped out.
v023A	Fixed being able to access settings on the toxins burn chamber from maint. Fixed many other little visual issues
v022C	Made some changes to the shuttle to make it nicer Fixed some problems with the atmos burn chamber being a bit clunky. It's more usable now.
v022B	Got rid of table between sleepers in the emergency shuttle. Sleepers should be fine now. Remade the AI upload foyer so servers are not doubled unnecessarily.

Issue Tracker

There are no noted bugs currently. Give feedback here if you see a problem or want something changed.