Updated for 1.5:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3282797012

please update to 1.5

I love this mod and i don't want to sound ungrateful but is there a way to toggle the ever burning fires off?

For people waiting for a version compatible with Rimworld Anomaly - you may like to take a look at Retextured Interaction Spots Project (Continued) mod as a (temporary?) replacement: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3136305095

Hoping for a 1.5 I really enjoy these

Will update to 1.5?

The marriage spot is a bit weird when rotated, like when it's facing north, it's upside-down. Can that be fixed?

The Marriage spot is actually like.. not letting me center it anymore.
You can't put it in the center of a 3x1. I think it's better if it's a 1x1 since it isn't the marriage arch anymore.

Dude you are a champion! Been asking for that for like 7 years!!!

Is there a choice for an invisible spot?

@ganj47 and TwoBitSprite - changed the graphic, and made the spot 3X1 ;)

Oh and updated for 1.4.

If taking suggestions, for love of god please make a marriage spot 3x1! I hate I cannot make symetrical things with the one we have. PLEASE

I can look around. I mostly don’t like that it clips behind walls and things, and the sideways version just looks very odd :P

I'll see what I can find though! It might be worth trying to find something that works in both orientations and only takes up the two squares to avoid the clipping/layers issue

Updated to also include Ritual Spot from Ideology.

@TwoBitSprite - I'm not a big fan of it either to be honest. I'd like something new. Do you have something that would work better? If so link it and i'll check it out.

Is there an option to enable/disable certain ones? not a huge fan of the Marriage spot, but I do like all the others.

@shadowkatta scroll back in the comments a bit and you'll find a fix for that

Looks like there is an issue with how the caravanparking spot is being added
Duplicate XML node name drawerType in this XML block: <ThingDef ParentName="BuildingBase"><defName>CaravanPackingSpot</defName>
also seems like the game doesnt like the 2 associated comps that are trying to get added as well

¡Muchas gracias amigo!

Thanks brother!

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\294100\1756297158\Patches

@SneakyGunz
go to steamapps\workshop\content\294100\1756297158
That's the mods folder.

@phlux, Thank you!

@phlux
Thank you !

Thank you @Phlux!

Many thanks phlux!

@AngleWyrm look at my post below yours... there is a fix for you.

XML error: Duplicate XML node name drawerType in this XML block: <ThingDef ParentName="BuildingBase"><defName>CaravanPackingSpot</defName><label>caravan hitching spot</label>

I created a quick fix for myself so if anyone wants to use the mod again without errors until the author updates it here is how:

Inside the folder of the mods there is a "Patches" folder with a "Better_spots.xml" file in it.
Replace the content of that file with this new one: https://pastebin.com/JU3VGEU3

I didn't test this too much but it should work properly again now. At least there are no more errors and i can place the caravan spot again and it renders correctly.
Feel free to use this fix @TheGoofyOne

Yep. Can confirm the caravan spot throws an exception now.

I second that.

I think Rimworld update 1.3.3159 broke the caravan packing spots patches. I am seeing duplicate xml node drawerType and comps errors.

1.3.3159 Changed caravan packing spots to caravan hitching spots with visual changes that break this mods patching.

Hey just wanted to let you know that I altered some textures here https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2585117063

I hope it helps someone. Enjoy!

I'd also suggest:

<Operation Class="PatchOperationReplace">
<xpath>/Defs/ThingDef[defName = "TradingSpot"]/altitudeLayer</xpath>
<value>
<altitudeLayer>Item</altitudeLayer>
</value>
</Operation>

as he also used: <altitudeLayer>FloorEmplacement</altitudeLayer> which is not what you want

Goof. You want to add an operation to the patch in your mod to ensure the Caravan spot displays correctly on the ground above things like grass:

<Operation Class="PatchOperationReplace">
<xpath>/Defs/ThingDef[defName = "CaravanPackingSpot"]/altitudeLayer</xpath>
<value>
<altitudeLayer>Item</altitudeLayer>
</value>
</Operation>

Hey Goofyone, do you think you'll add a music spot, and the other ones added for the Ideology DLC?

Thanks for update

Mine updated but I don't see the new code or the new fire? Something wrong at my end?

Oh sweet! I can ditch my modded copy of the mod now!

Updated to 1.3!

Thanks Dizzy. I updated it and found the same thing. Went to upload it without fire and found your message. You rock!

I also added a smaller campfire to the caravan packing spot.

Oh here's where I put it with the surrounding code:

<li Class="PatchOperationAdd">
<xpath>Defs/ThingDef[defName="TradingSpot"]</xpath>

<value>
<drawerType>RealtimeOnly</drawerType>
<comps>
<li Class="CompProperties_FireOverlay">
<fireSize>0.50</fireSize>
<offset>(0,0,-0.75)</offset>
</li>
<li Class="CompProperties_Glower">
<glowRadius>5</glowRadius>
<glowColor>(252,187,113,0)</glowColor>
</li>
</comps>
</value>
</li>

i can't figure out how to patch that in so I modified the original file rather than used the patch operation.

The fire in the trading spot won't work unless you add:
<drawerType>RealtimeOnly</drawerType>
to the definition for the trading spot.

other than that it works.

+1 for a 1.3 update!

I can't imagine it doesn't work anyway, but I'm still going to voice my interest in this good little mod.

How about a little meditation stool for the meditation spot?

How do you feel about non vanilla spots? You know, chocolate, strawberry, pralines & cream...
Salt Mines , Trade ship drop spot , Hiding spot

@TheGoofyOne Greetings!

I hope you are enjoying a wonderful day. Thank you so much for crafting this amazing mod for us all. It's been a vital part of my play throughs since I first found it.


I was hoping to please ask your help with a recent conflict with Fluffy's Mod Manager:

Exception in custom XML loader for ModManager.Incompatible. Node is:
<li>Better Spots</li>


Steps to reproduce the error:

1) Load a mod list of only Harmony, Core, Royalty, Mod Manager, and Better Spots

2) Start the game, and get to the Main Menu after loading (no errors yet)

3) Open the "Mods" menu option

4) The red error as above appears

5) Log - https://gist.github.com/b61db5ac6f3c0c40939df82c98ef42c4


Is there anything I can do to help troubleshoot this issue?

Thanks again for your patience and assistance here, and for making our spots better in the Rim!

Because I kept loosing where they were.

One of the biggest reasons I never used spots until now. Thanks man!

And a fix for the spot not showing as trading spot changed their name. TY for the fix Dizzy