Running Design mode through steam!!!

Polaris Sector is a sci-fi 4X game that offers exciting exploration, detailed resource management, unique research mechanics and intense tactical combat.
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maward00
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Running Design mode through steam!!!

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Problem: Can't run the "-design" switch with steam purchase...
Nets an "Invalid Key" message and force quit...

SOLUTION: (Temp Fix)

1) Rename "autorun.exe" to "autorun.exe.OG"
2) Make a copy of "PolarisSector.exe"
3) Rename the copy to: "autorun.exe"

In STEAM:
1) Right click on Polaris game, and click properties.
2) Go to Launch Options
3) Type: "-design" (or whatever switch you want)

Run the game

DEVS:

Please fix this!!!

Solution #1: Make buttons on the launcher to access the tools (probably quick fix)
Solution #2: Make an option to enter a valid key instead of force quitting the game (probably quick fix)
Solution #3: Make the game communicate better with steam (probably slightly problematic)

Thank you!!! :D
Firefox440
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Re: Running Design mode through steam!!!

Post by Firefox440 »

Yes, I can confirm it. There is this type of problem. Do not worry. Soon there will be a special modding patch with some changes, improves and new features, all for modding.
Friese
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Re: Running Design mode through steam!!!

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How do you switch to other races' ships? When I start the designer like this I only get the Sharatar ships.

Edit: Never mind, I found out. If you have the same question: It's shift+number key (1-9)
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