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__TOC__ [[File:13-08-11_15-30_MSv35E_Thumb.jpg|frame|link=https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-08-11%2015-30%20MSv35E%20Full.png|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">'''MetaStation v34F''', the most recent version as of '''11/08/2013'''. <br>'''[https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-08-11%2015-30%20MSv35E%20Full.png View High Quality Image] [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-08-11%2018-21%20MetaStation.v34F.Clean.dmm.zip Download MetaStation.v34F.dmm.zip]]]'''</div>
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[[File:MetaStation.png|thumb|500px|'''MetaStation''' as of 2018-01-23. Click for full resolution.]]
[[File:MetaStation_EngineeringReference_Image.jpg|frame|'''V41D Engineering Reference Map''', updated 2015/07/17.]]
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==About==
==About==
'''MetaStation''' is a largely complete map available in the /tg/ codebase as an alternative to the default map. MetaStation was previously run on Badger, and is now the default map on the second official /tg/ server, [byond://game.ss13.eu:2337 Phillip]. An older version has been running on NoxStation for some time. 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. It is largely maintained and updated by [[User:Metacide|Metacide]], but based on and uses the work of many others.
'''[[MetaStation]]''' is a fully-functioning map available on the bee codebase. It was previously the default map on the /tg/ servers Badger and later Basil, and various edited versions have run on NoxStation, /vg/, and Paradise Station.  


MetaStation ran on Basil for a long time and has been tested extensively, being generally well received. It used to be largely maintained and updated by '''[[User:Metacide|Metacide]]''', though it uses the work of many others, and has been worked on by various other people who have updated and maintained the map over its history.


'''Key points to note are that:'''
'''Key points to note are that:'''
* Other than layout, it is identical to vanilla /tg/station.
* It is geared towards higher populations than some other maps.
* It is more open, so attacks in public are harder to get away with.
* Key areas are more evenly spread to reduce local overcrowding.
* It has a much larger maintenance system, useful for stealthier tactics.
* It feels much more open, attacks in public are harder to get away with.
* There are in-game maps on the walls of the station to help you find your way.
* It has a large maintenance system covering most of the station, useful for stealthier tactics.
* The AI is in a more vulnerable position, but is directly adjacent to security for some protection.
* There are in-game maps and direction signposts on the walls of the station to help you find your way.
* It feels significantly larger than the default map, and plays best with a population of at least 30 or so.
* The escape shuttle has more seats, a large cargo bay, and larger medbay, brig, and bridge.
* The escape shuttle is larger, with a cargo hold to encourage players to bring any new or valuable equipment back to CentComm.
'''Further info''' regarding MetaStation is often posted [https://tgstation13.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=3090 in this thread] on the /tg/ forums, with feedback also welcome there.
* 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 [http://www.ss13.eu/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=358 in this thread] on the /tg/ forums.
 
'''Please give any feedback''' you may have [http://www.ss13.eu/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=358 in the thread], too, and rest assured that the map is regularly updated according to such feedback.
 
 
==How to Use==
'''Using MetaStation''' as a server host 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.
== Notes ==
* Open tgstation.dme  
*It is geared towards higher populations than BoxStation.
* Select the files tab on the top left of the screen
*Key areas are more evenly spread to reduce local overcrowding.
*It feels much more open, attacks in public are harder to get away with.
*It has a large maintenance system covering most of the station, useful for stealthier tactics.
*The escape shuttle has more seats, a large cargo bay, and larger medbay, brig, and bridge.
==How to Host==
'''Hosting MetaStation''' instead of the normal map is simple on bee code:
* Obtain a copy of the code as normal (use the 'Download ZIP' button [https://github.com/BeeStation/BeeStation-Hornet here]).
* Extract the folder and open tgstation.dme using Dream Maker (part of BYOND).
* Select the files tab at the top left of the screen.
* Expand the 'maps' folder in the file tree.
* Expand the 'maps' folder in the file tree.
* Untick tgstation.2.1.2 or other current map, and tick the latest MetaStation map present.
* Untick "beestation" or other current map, and tick the "MetaStation" option.
* Click the build dropdown at the top, and click compile. This may take a minute.
* 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.
* Once compiled, open Dream Daemon (part of BYOND), and run the compiled executable (.dmb).
 
[[Category:Maps]]
 
==Issue Tracker==
Please report any issues or give feedback [http://www.ss13.eu/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=358 here].
*<del>Some tables are broken - they are incorrectly holotables.</del> - Fixed in v34C
*<del>Duplicated launch button in toxins</del> - Fixed in v34F
*Some shutters in cargo bay reportedly start as invisible. Should require a simple fix. (15-08-2013)
 
 
==Planned Changes==
*Remove the burn chamber from atmos, they can use the incinerator.
*Move the AI core to security, and the AI upload to where the teleporter is at the moment
*Move the teleporter to where the AI is now, with a ready-room and other interesting features.
*Make a converted version which works on Baystation 12's code.
*Eventually look at adjustments to the mining station / colony.
*Eventually introduce a BoxStation (default station) derelict.
 
 
==Version History and Downloads==
 
Click the version number to download a .zip of the .dmm file.
 
{| class="wikitable"
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! Version !! Changelog
|-
! scope="row" | [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-08-11%2018-21%20MetaStation.v34F.Clean.dmm.zip v34F] <br>(11/08/2013)
||
*Removed extra launch control from toxins.
|-
! scope="row" | [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-08-11%2015-39%20MetaStation.v34E.Clean.dmm.zip v34E] <br>(11/08/2013)
||
*Added tachyon-doppler array to the toxins test launch area.
*Removed lockboxes from the CMO, RD and CE offices as they cannot open them.
*Adjusted a tile in surgery so it looks a little neater.
|-
! scope="row" | [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-08-08%20MetaStation.v34D.Clean.dmm.zip v34D] <br>(08/08/2013)
||
*Every job that has special local maint. access can now also access the nearest public-hallway maint. door too.
*The brig to courtroom defendant box tunnel is now correctly brig access.
*Corrected access levels around hydroponics and science maint.
*Fixed access level on all external airlocks from maint. Most were previously incorrectly all-access.
|-
! scope="row" | [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-08-08%20MetaStation.v34C.Clean.dmm.zip v34C ] <br>(08/08/2013)
||
*Outer maint. door at medbay storage room is now correctly general maint access.
*Incorrect area designation fixed under snack vendor at the bottom-left of the central hallway.
*Added some costumes to maintenance, as requested.
*Updated the atmos rig suit to new entry and sprite.
*Moved telecomms around a bit so no machines are blocked, like the RC computer was.
*Added two metal foam grenades each to both engineering and atmos, on top of their metal piles.
*Replaced all incorrectly added holotables.
|-
! scope="row" | [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-07-28%2020-35%20MetaStation.v34B.Clean.dmm.zip v34B] <br>(28-07-2013)
||
*Fixed vars on the Commemorative Plaque, hopefully fixing the rare frozen-arrivals bug.
*Cyborgs now spawn at AI upload foyer again, giving roboticists a chance to spawn emags before they come asking for batteries.
*Added some missing SPACE ACCESS warning posters.
*Added a single margherita pizza to a hidden room.
*Removed one cable coil from each solar control room, now there is just the one in space on the solar proper.
*Added IDs and PDAs to bridge, on the HoP's side.
*Added missing keycard authenticator device to the bridge and Captain's Quarters.
*Added lockboxes to all head's offices.
*Library backroom intercom is now correctly wall-mounted.
*Slightly adjusted disposals layout again.
*Removed most reinforcement from the outer-layer of the station hull.
*Sec offices at science and engineering are more vulnerable, as in other depts.
*Research now has only layer of rwalls that snake around a bit, is more vulnerable.
*Removed some rwalls around the AI upload foyer.
*Removed a few rwalls around EVA and HoP office.
*Expanded Captain's bathroom, better shower now.
*Removed lots of unnecessary reinforced tables.
*Adjusted tiles in robotics operating theatre, now looks nicer.
|-
! scope="row" | [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-07-18%2011-19%20MetaStation.v33D.dmm.zip v33D] <br>(18/07/2013)
||
*Added missing muzzle and prisoner IDs to prison.
*Switched shower and toilet in captain's quarters.
*Fixed AuxSci and AuxGenetics corridors, now normal sci access and genetics access respectively, so long as unbolted.
*Re-added condimaster to botany, also moved blender to front room
*Removed non-functional chemical bottles from botany.
*Moved kitchen around to be more functional, also one-tile indent added from the main corridor.
*Slightly adjusted flavour text on the memorial plaque in the funeral parlour.
*Gave chaplain and librarian access to their own maintenance doors.
*Rogue lightbulb in janitors closet has been removed.
*Fixed cameras in research and medbay break rooms, virology and xenobiolgy entrances and airlocks detecting motion. Should now be as normal again.
*Removed unnecessary extra camera in toxins lab.
*Added secure briefcase to captain's room in the unmarked closet.
*Removed extra RC console in robotics.
*Removed reactive teleport armour from the RD's office desk, as there is another copy in the RD's locker anyway.
*Added one Atmos Hardsuit in atmos and one Emergency Medical Hardsuit to CMO's office. Can easily be removed if too helpful.
*Removed some superfluous wires at the brig.
|-
! scope="row" | [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-07-11%2015-46%20MetaStation.v32F.dmm.zip v32F] <br>(11-07-2013)
||
*Updated syndicate bomb path, now map works again.
*Fixed airless tiles in maint room closest to toxins test area.
*Cyborgs spawn in robotics, not AI upload.
*Removed light behind cryo tube.
*Changed research department again, adding top desk and moving disposals.
*Updated CentCom z-level to be as in current box.2.1.2.
*Updated space under shuttle to be transit sprites.
*Fixed tiles around locker room / aux tool storage.
*Bridge overhauled, now has lots more computers.
*Replaced HoP's seraph model with paper tray.
*Fixed PA camera not appearing on correct lists.
*Rearranged R&D again a little, re-added matter bins.
*Rearranged robotics, added table for acid beaker.
*Seperated vending machines from morgue entrance.
*Fixed name of door to research department atmos control room.
*Added newscaster to warden's office.
*Removed extra wardrobe in locker room.
*Small adjustment to engineering.
|-
! scope="row" | [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/858120/Static/SS13/MetaStation/13-07-07%2012-32%20MetaStation.v31D.dmm.zip v31D] <br>(07-07-2013)
||
*Better camera placement in cargo/supply and other places.
*Medbay Isolation Rooms are now Patient rooms.
*Medbay and Research have been reorganised.
*Escape has been enlarged and is now harder to barricade.
*Genetics now has patient lockers.
*There are now some patient lockers outside the morgue.
*Drastic reduction in tinted windows
*Some cameras are now better named, such as in break rooms.
*3 specialised maint. rooms - bar, surgery, farm.
*Added cameras to solar control rooms.
*Added donuts in a few places.
*Replaced food vendor in bridge with drinks vendor.
*Captain's desk in bridge now has access windoor.
*Windoors removed in a lot of places, escape too.
*Atmospherics no longer has uber-glass windows.
*The Theatre now has shutters with a switch.
*Adjusted space-bridge. Works better now.
*Many other minor fixes and adjustments.
|}
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Version !! Changelog
|-
! scope="row" | v29E
||
*Rearranged items in engineering, a little easier to use now.
*Made theatre bigger by getting rid of wasteful doublewalls near it.
*Better camera distribution in the dorms and science.
*Moved camera off glass in the Garden.
*Added hazard stripes to maintenance in central command module
*Added Ian Shirt + Latex Gloves + Tie-dye shirt in hidden places
*PA camera is now EMP-proof
*Missing holopads added to robotics and R&D
*Science guard locker is now the correct type (not engineering locker)
*Pointless windoor in robotics removed, as well as those in the funeral parlour and tool storage.
*The CMO now has access to the genetics auxiliary access bolt control buttons.
*Morgue acccess added to chef and roboticist.
*Made a multi-purpose half-built space-platform above arrivals.
*Reduce tinted windows, replaced them all with full-tile-tined-windows, walls, or normal windows again.
*Made the art room a bit better
*A few other small fixes and changes
|-
! scope="row" | v28M-II-C
||
*Added bolt controls to auxiliary genetics and robotics access doors. They are labelled RD-Only for clarity.
*Moved disposals and mulebot delivery from the Mech Bay to Robotics. The destination tag is still the same.
*Moved around some things in robotics, welding goggles are more visible.
*Corrected CentComm transit shuttle positioning in arrivals - it now lands properly without a space gap.
*Rearranged dorms to be three tiles wide
*Altered the Lawyer's Office, it is now more accessible in line with Miggles' suggestion, and also larger.
*Fixed broken disposals north of Medbay, and in the Medbay break room. The whole disposals loop works again.
*Removed unneeded disposals pipes by the gateway room.
*Removed glass around cargo disposals conveyor to stop window-hitting spam.
*Fixed single space tile in the Janitor's Closet.
*Medbay security office has correct access level rather than all-access.
*Added airlock entry to Research, as in boxstation.
*Added a good few fire-fighting lockers in public areas
*Many other small bug fixes.
|-
! scope="row" | v28M
||
*Add sink to robotics for cleaning bloody surgery gear
*Improved layouts of Medbay, Research and Supply departments
*Added large test chamber to Xenobiology.
*Tinted a great deal of windows to make life easier for traitors
*More snack machines, but all are public and so a little more risky, but this should help encourage more player interaction.
*Fixed problem with syndicate shuttle doors.
*Added internal tunnels to singularity arms.
*Made more airlocks viable for spacing people.
*A few other changes.
*Fixed lots of small bugs.
|-
! scope="row" | v27M-II-L
||
*Now compiles again, after being broken by 'range' var removal
*Numerous small fixes applied after some small playtesting
*Emitters around singulo engine now start welded and ready to go
*The dormitory space area has been changed. See attached image.
*All major departments now have their own atmos loop to sabotage.
*E.V.A. storage has been reworked to be nicer
|-
! scope="row" | v27G-IV
||
*Engineering foyer maintenance door now opens for atmos techs too
*Supply Mailroom maintenance door is now for supply-access only
*Singularity cameras are now EMP-proof
*Added P.A.C.M.A.N. portable generator to engineering storage
*All S.M.E.S. units are as vanilla, with 50k outputs and inputs at roundstart
*Missing disposals pipes re-added in the warehouse and interrogation room listening desk
*Missing camera in misc. research has been added, shows up both on the telescreen in the room and the station-wide CCTV system
*Research break room now has the correct area designation, one tile was set as 'space'
*Missing Starboard Maintenance APC has been added behind the bar
*Aft Maintenance APC has been moved from behind the medbay sec desk to the more central aft maintenance between escape and research.
*Missing Port Maintenance APC has been added between the chapel and library
*Area designations around the vault have been improved, preventing teleportation-to-space incidents
*Area designations around port/fore areas of maintenance have been changed to better suit their names.
*Fore Maintenance APC has been named correctly (previously EVA Maint APC), and moved up slightly, by the inner brig corridor.
*Extra floating lightswitch removed from genetics
*Medbay breakroom maintenance door is now medical-access only
*HoP desk shutter has been replaced with a blast door to make it easier to click the windoors
*Extra newscaster removed from HoP's office
*Missing Request Console added to HoP's office
*Missing virology bed added
*Curtains in the chapel funeral parlour should now be open, not just appear open
*Lovely dressers have been added to the captain's office and some rooms in the dormitories
*A missing wardrobe has been added to cabin 4 of the dorms
*Various objects moved around in the Captain's Quarters, and a razor and flask have been added.
*A box of glorious medals has been added to the Captain's office.
*Lights have been removed from space at entrances to virology and xenobiology external modules
*Other locations with space tiles - bridge, etc - now have a space area designation, to prevent teleporting-to-space issues with wizards
*Robotics consoles have been replaced with current vanilla versions and the area designation changed too, hopefully this will fix any issues syncing
*Inner brig blast doors are now below the actual doors, so you can still use the doors when the blast doors are closed
*Cloning door id fixed
*Intercom added to HoP's office
|-
! scope="row" | v27G-III
||
*Replaced Janitor's Wagon with new Janitor's Cart
*Replaced all station bounced radios with the 'off' variant
*Updated holodeck to be as current main /tg/station
|-
! scope="row" | v27G-II
||
* Fixed a small mistake on the incinerator's disposals pipe.
|-
! scope="row" | 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.
|-
! scope="row" | v27C
||
* 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.
|-
! scope="row" | v24B
||
* Fixed mass driver path being blocked at disposals.
|-
! scope="row" | v24A
||
* 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.
|-
! scope="row" | v23C
||
* 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.
|-
! scope="row" | v23A
||
* Fixed being able to access settings on the toxins burn chamber from maint.
* Fixed many other little visual issues
|-
! scope="row" | v22C
||
* 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.
|-
! scope="row" | v22B
||
* 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.
|}

Latest revision as of 19:12, 24 June 2023

Maps on Beestation

In Use BoxStation, DeltaStation, MetaStation, FlandStation, KiloStation, CorgStation, RadStation
Outdated, removed, or not in rotation RuntimeStation, GlowStation, PubbyStation
MetaStation as of 2018-01-23. Click for full resolution.
V41D Engineering Reference Map, updated 2015/07/17.

About

MetaStation is a fully-functioning map available on the bee codebase. It was previously the default map on the /tg/ servers Badger and later Basil, and various edited versions have run on NoxStation, /vg/, and Paradise Station.

MetaStation ran on Basil for a long time and has been tested extensively, being generally well received. It used to be largely maintained and updated by Metacide, though it uses the work of many others, and has been worked on by various other people who have updated and maintained the map over its history.

Key points to note are that:

  • It is geared towards higher populations than some other maps.
  • Key areas are more evenly spread to reduce local overcrowding.
  • It feels much more open, attacks in public are harder to get away with.
  • It has a large maintenance system covering most of the station, useful for stealthier tactics.
  • There are in-game maps and direction signposts on the walls of the station to help you find your way.
  • The escape shuttle has more seats, a large cargo bay, and larger medbay, brig, and bridge.

Further info regarding MetaStation is often posted in this thread on the /tg/ forums, with feedback also welcome there.

Notes

  • It is geared towards higher populations than BoxStation.
  • Key areas are more evenly spread to reduce local overcrowding.
  • It feels much more open, attacks in public are harder to get away with.
  • It has a large maintenance system covering most of the station, useful for stealthier tactics.
  • The escape shuttle has more seats, a large cargo bay, and larger medbay, brig, and bridge.

How to Host

Hosting MetaStation instead of the normal map is simple on bee code:

  • Obtain a copy of the code as normal (use the 'Download ZIP' button here).
  • Extract the folder and open tgstation.dme using Dream Maker (part of BYOND).
  • Select the files tab at the top left of the screen.
  • Expand the 'maps' folder in the file tree.
  • Untick "beestation" or other current map, and tick the "MetaStation" option.
  • Click the build dropdown at the top, and click compile. This may take a minute.
  • Once compiled, open Dream Daemon (part of BYOND), and run the compiled executable (.dmb).