• Please perform a clean install for Worlds Part 2: https://github.com/SunnySummit/PLUMGEN/releases
  • Tried to test everything myself, report any issues on github. :)
• Added support for importing and modifying MXML file types.
• Rewrote a few core parts, e.g. moved from PSARC Archive Tool to new HGPAKTool, made by monkeyman192.
• New feature: Right-click 'New Biome' button, renamed from 'Add Biome', to generate multiple biomes.
• Improved biome generation by doubling number of categories (keywords & suffixes) when matching similar props together.
  • This generates "themed" biomes e.g. trees grouped with grass, rocks, flowers, etc. Note: some randomized props still added.
• The 'New Biome' button detects duplicate high density ground props and varies coverage/density if found.
• New options for importing: Pre-Next, Next to Worlds Part 1, and Worlds Part 2 or later.
• New top menu item to add all biomes to each sub-biome tile/tab, via. 'Biome Spawner' window: File > Add All Biomes To All Tiles.
• Added Worlds Part 1 and 2 props to Vanilla+Pre NMS.csv. Added 2 new Worlds Part 2 CSVs (Reg & DeepWater)
• Other:
  • Fixed an issue with missing props when clicking 'New Biome' = higher density biomes.
  • Reduced scale/draw distance of some props which caused clutter and/or low performance via. Vanilla+Pre NMS.csv.
  • Names of any empty Sub-Biome Tile Types/tabs found are now displayed when exporting.
  • Increased frequency of more varied props (when no CSV checkbox selected).
  • Colors and UI improvements.
• IMPORTANT:
  • I decided to deprecate exporting to LUA. It isn't sustainable for me to maintain two export methods, esp. with Worlds-sized updates.
  • New features displayed in English. May update translations upon request.
  • Deprecated several custom export settings because EXML snippets are better for these types of mods (which don't require updates).
    • See: Lasagna 2 for examples of aforementioned mods: https://github.com/SunnySummit/LasagnaBiomeGeneration2

• Reworked the 'Add Biome' button to create more aesthetically pleasing and detailed biomes.
  • Instead of adding 4 completely random props to a biome, now, 9-14 props can be added, all based on a similar biome category.
  • Before, what a biome used to look like:
    • Huge crystal, cactus, toxic plant, lush grass
  • After v1.2:
    • Large fan shroom, huge bounder, large blue shroom, medium boulder02, medium blue shroom, medium bounder01, small boulder, lush grass, small shroom cluster, decorative gravel
  • This basically categorizes each new biome into 1 (or more) of 25 categories (lush, frozen, etc), and only grabs new props from a similar pool.
  • More details:
    • 25% chance of adding 1 distant prop - biggest props & can be a huge eyesore if added to every planet.
    • 2-3 landmark props
    • 3-4 objects
    • 4-6 detail objects
• Changed 'Auto-add Biome Objects to Tiles' menu item to sort more biomes, like biomes with Nevada and Alpine props.
• Removed many huge props with short LODs from several CSVs (Vanilla+Pre NMS & FoundPathAtlas).

• New dropdown menu item (File > Bulk Import & Update) for bulk updating many BIOMES folders separately in '_BIOMES Exmls Folder Goes Here' directory.
  • Video demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbyHlvXGZXM
• New export draw distance option for better performance: 'Near'. Can be used for biomes with demanding/high res custom models.
• Added support for new prop attribute: 'Type'. Two values for this attribute: 'Instanced' or 'Single'.
  • Type is an obfuscated attribute which controls e.g. whether props despawn on slopes or if a floating prop has collisions.

Update v1.11.1b: Fix for importing outdated after-NEXT biomes.

• Fixed bulk editing certain prop attributes, like "Coverage."
• Support for auto-renaming and auto-adding new 'Worlds Part 1' biomes.
• Fixed issue with making a biome template (.csv) with outdated after-NEXT biomes.
• Misc. bug fixes.

• Updated to "Worlds Part 1"
  • Added support for 4 new prop attributes: MaxYRotation, MaxRaise, MaxLower & IsFloatingIsland.
  • Updated each biome .csv ("v2" in filename), added 'Worlds Part 1.csv' biome template - includes newest props.
  • Automatically updates old biome objects files, biome files, and presets.

• New Update menu item - Fetches and downloads latest PLUMGEN update. You no longer have to manually download updates.
• Added support for 10 languages - Reworked all text elements, translated each via. DeepL (take these with a grain of salt). ;)
  • These include: Chinese-Simplified, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
• Fixed issue - Bug preventing bulk editing model paths.
• Readme clarifications.
• Security improvements.
• New prompt asking to download latest MBINCompiler update - You can export offline or continue modding with outdated NMS/MBINCompiler versions.

• Overhauled exporting. AMUMSS no longer required. You can now export directly to .PAK using PLUMGEN's new efficient export system.

  • 10x faster export time vs. LUA - Exporting 20,000+ biomes now takes ~3 minutes, compared to 30+ minutes via. LUA/AMUMSS. [1]
  • Improved stability - PLUMGEN's new export to PAK system is highly resilient against game updates. [2]
  • Export all files - EXMLs, MBINs, LUAs, and PAKs. Immediately locate and import exported modded biomes/EXMLs.
  • Automatic updates - Exporting fetches latest MBINCompiler and extracts vanilla game files = easily mod vanilla biomes too.
  • Enhanced custom sub-biome support - Replicate modded or even outdated sub-biomes with a new export menu (should the issue arise).
  • LUA now optional - Exporting still generates 2 LUA files, but making use of them (via. AMUMSS) is now optional.
  • Please see updated 'Requirements' and 'Exporting Info' sections below for more info.

  *[1] lxml wraps around C libraries = highly optimized EXML parsing/processing. Plus, I just understand Python better than I do LUA.

  *[2] lxml follows XML standards for syntax, structure, & validation. This improves long-term EXML compatibility with NMS updates.

• When running the app, I encounter a window that says, "Windows protected your PC"

Click "More info" -> "Run anyway." This is a false flag from your antivirus. PLUMGEN is safe to use. You can view the source code on github.

• Is this difficult to learn?

In my (100% unbiased) opinion, no. You do not need any programming or scripting knowledge to use PLUMGEN. Nearly everything is done via. a graphical interface.

• Is this a paid app?

No, although donations are accepted.

• Will my exported biome mod break after game updates?

If it breaks, import your mod and export it again. Note: wait for MBINCompiler update after game updates (check here for updates).

Although rare, if a new game update fundamentally changes game structure/biome files, wait for a PLUMGEN update. Check for updates via the top "Update" menu item.

• The PLUMGEN window looks blurry and parts are cut-off by the edge of the window, like the tooltip.

This shouldn't happen after v1.0. If it does, please let me know.

• I changed the language, and now text elements appear cut off, like the tooltip/info box.

Simply expand the window. This should let you see the rest of the text. Some translations require more space than the English version.

• Some translations are not accurate.

Yeah, I used DeepL and a few other machine learning sources to translate. Consider opening an issue on github with any suggested improvements. :)