BalancedSentries

Automatically adjusts B.R.A.I.N. Turret damage and power consumption based on the number of players in the lobby.

By ShinyChiefs

https://github.com/bthnyk/BalancedSentries

Date uploaded	4 months ago
Version	1.1.0
Download link	ShinyChiefs-BalancedSentries-1.1.0.zip
Downloads	564
Dependency string	ShinyChiefs-BalancedSentries-1.1.0

This mod requires the following mods to function

BepInEx-BepInExPack

BepInEx pack for Mono Unity games. Preconfigured and ready to use.

Preferred version: 5.4.2100

NihilityShift-VoidManager

Manages mods for multiplayer, gives users Mod controls via GUI (when provided by the mod, default keybind F5), provides API for developers, and minor Chat improvements.

Preferred version: 1.2.8

README

Balanced Sentries

Version 1.1.0
For Game Version 1.2.0
Developed by HeX, Airborne
Requires: BepInEx-BepInExPack-5.4.2100, NihilityShift-VoidManager-1.2.8

💡 Function(s)

Dynamic Scaling: Automatically adjusts B.R.A.I.N. Turret damage and power consumption based on the number of players in the lobby.
Configurable Balance: Use the F5 Menu (Void Manager) to tweak multipliers for different crew sizes.
Host Sync: The Host controls the balance for the entire session, ensuring a consistent experience for all crew members.

Default Dynamic Scaling Table:

Effect	1-2 Players	3-4 Players	5-6 Players	7-X Players
B.R.A.I.N. Damage	+100% (1.0)	+75% (0.75)	+50% (0.50)	+25% (0.25)
B.R.A.I.N. Power Usage	-2	-1	0	+1

Note: Damage and Power values are fully customizable via the Host Settings menu.

🎮 Client Usage

Simply install.
Use F5 to access the Balanced Sentries (Local/Host) and Balanced Sentries (Server) menus.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: If the Host changes settings mid-game, you must unequip and re-equip Blessed Homunculus for changes to take effect visually.

👥 Multiplayer Functionality

✅ All
- All players must have this mod installed to ensure the UI and network sync function correctly.

🔧 Install Instructions - Install following the normal BepInEx procedure.

Ensure that you have BepInEx 5 (stable version 5 MONO) and VoidManager installed.

✔️ Mod installation - Unzip the contents into the BepInEx plugin directory

Drag and drop BalancedSentries.dll into Void Crew\BepInEx\plugins

CHANGELOG

1.1.0

"The Fleet Expansion & UI Overhaul"
Added:
More Crew Support: Added scaling support for massive lobbies (7+ players). Perfect for those using increased crew size mods!
Solo Protection: The mod now intelligently disables itself during Solo play (1 player) to prevent overlapping with the game's built-in "Solo Buff."
Refined Player Grouping: Re-balanced scaling tiers into: Duo (2P), Standard (3-4P), Large (5-6P), and Massive (7+P).
Fixes:
Visual Sync Patch: Fixed a critical desync where clients would see incorrect power draw on the UI. Values now force-sync with the Host's configuration.
Main Menu NullRef: Fixed a crash occurring when adjusting settings in the Main Menu before a session started.
Config Isolation: Fixed a bug where local client configs could interfere with active server settings. Host settings are now the absolute "Source of Truth."
UI/UX:
Redesigned F5 Menu: Cleaner layout with categorized sections for Ships, Damage, and Power.
Dynamic Headers: Tooltips now clearly state "Dynamic Sentry Scaling Active" along with the current player count, removing the confusing "(Inactive)" tag.
Safety Clamps: Added hard limits to Damage (0.25x - 1.00x) and Power (-2 to +1) to prevent game-breaking exploits.

1.0.1

Fixing visual bug sync problem.

1.0.0

Initial release of Balanced Sentries.

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