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Grated Catwalks Expansion (Minimalist)
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Type: Mod
Mod category: Block
Tags: NoScripts
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31 May, 2021 @ 10:16am
21 Sep, 2023 @ 7:07am
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Grated Catwalks Expansion (Minimalist)

Description
This mod aims to expand upon the grated catwalks included in the Decorative Pack #2 DLC, which you will need to have purchased. I have a bigger version of this mod, Grated Catwalks Expansion, which includes all block variants. This Minimalist version is geared towards people who only need half-width catwalks and don't want the clutter of unnecessary blocks.

Included in this stripped-back version are 5 of the 12 base tile shapes- Square Catwalks, Half-Width Catwalks, Half-Width Diagonal Catwalks, Quadrant Catwalks and Half Slope Catwalks - each with all of the railing configurations from the full expansion pack. I have also included some of the more unique blocks, so in total there are 51 new/redesigned blocks.



I have partially redesigned the vanilla catwalk style to better suit the new shapes. But because this mod does not replace any vanilla grated catwalk pieces, you can use the two different designs together to create interesting aesthetics.

All blocks have build states and recipes, making them usable in survival. They're also fully colorable.



You will also notice that every block can be built on top of - at the moment this can make building easier but will become more useful in the future when I add new updates/mods with my attempt at pseudo-compound blocks.

The first big update will add button panels, but in the meantime I will be adding some new configurations (see Suggestions below) and maybe some other extra blocks. I will list new blocks in the Change Log sections, along with any fixes.
Other Planned Updates:
  • Doors, Access Panels, Hatches, Folding Rails
  • Ramps/Stairs
  • Canopies (as a separate mod)
  • Variants with built-in lighting
Not Planned:
  • Small block variants - large half width catwalks take up two and a half small grid blocks so the models cannot be used on a small grid.
Known Bugs:
  • Physics on ice lakes for loose platform pieces is a little… weird (probably can’t fix)

Suggestions:
Suggestions are more than welcome but if you have any ideas, please keep it in the Suggestions discussion and also attach a screenshot showing where your block idea will fit into a build. This is to avoid any confusion when I go to model/implement the new block.

If you find any texture errors, collision issues or other bugs feel free to comment below and I will do my best to fix them asap.

Please do not reupload any part of this mod. If you require modifications or variants it will be easier to message me first.
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14 Aug, 2021 @ 1:59pm
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Red Blood Cell
20 Comments
BlazingImp77151 21 Sep, 2023 @ 10:12pm 
awesome! thanks for the response.
Red Blood Cell  [author] 21 Sep, 2023 @ 7:09am 
BlazingImp - I'm currently working on an alternative grated catwalk mod which is modular and "no-top-mounting". There will be a module which is pretty similar in size to the minimalist version with the same blocks. Hopefully going to upload them to the workshop within a week.
Red Blood Cell  [author] 21 Sep, 2023 @ 7:06am 
Thanks CaptPatrick - I'm also fixing a mirroring issue with the Half Width Catwalk Wall piece. Issuing an update ASAP.
CaptPatrick01 20 Sep, 2023 @ 8:01pm 
A block in the half-width catwalk group is crashing the game when scrolled through.
BlazingImp77151 14 Sep, 2023 @ 7:34pm 
Will you be making a minimalist version of the No Top-Mounting version? Or do I have to choose between removing top mounting or having less catwalks?
baronjutter 10 Feb, 2022 @ 3:27pm 
Hi there! This mod has a very very large file size. I'm new to SE mods but come from the Skylines community where often packs like this would report some huge file size but the actual in-game video memory size was a fraction because the assets all shared the same texture. Is that the case in space engineers too?
Sunburnt Dog Turd 29 Nov, 2021 @ 4:42am 
My bad, i just saw the other daddy version and the stadium end spinney one will will do fine!
It will look way better than slope tips!! Thank you!! : D
Sunburnt Dog Turd 29 Nov, 2021 @ 4:40am 
Handy Mod, nice work! This will be veryy useful!!

On the subject of variants....
Is there much call for a block that would have a small gap at the end so you can have two grids that are connected visually (with or without a small gap), but not physically connected? I keep having to put my zone generators on seperate grids to the station it is protecting due to connectors turning it on and off.
Red Blood Cell  [author] 20 Aug, 2021 @ 3:07am 
@Enkidu - thanks, should be fixed now
Enkidu 20 Aug, 2021 @ 1:36am 
Hi... there is an error:

MOD_ERROR: Grated Catwalks Expansion (Minimalist), in file: G:\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\244850\2503713768\Data\CubeBlocks_MiscBlocksMinimalist.sbc
Resource not found, setting to error model. Resource path: G:\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\244850\2503713768\Models\HalfWidthCatwalkStraightWithSteepStairs2x1Left.mwm