shipwrecked boat help

[happyphantom7440]

I want to make something like a barge, where I can place objects like a chest or crafting stations. Is this possible?

[whismerhill]

possible yes, difficult yes most probably. I'll even dare say it might be a too huge task

the first step would be to make an object that allows to build on top of it, then make it a boat & allow it to move.

or alternatively make a placeable piece of land, then allow that piece to move, then change its graphics to whatever

either cases are not handled by the game, as far as I know at least. Which means everything will have to be done

Though I'm not a programming guru so I might be wrong

Edited October 22, 2016 by whismerhill

[whismerhill]

allow me to suggest another route though that might be a lot simpler in my opinion :

you could make a barge that would be a simple boat at start, then instead of allowing to place objects on it, you could make an "upgrade path" that adds stuff on it but in fact under the hood merely makes it another object with new capabilities. The obvious problem, the upgrade path will be somewhat fixed & rigid.

[happyphantom7440]

Thank you so much for that. I think I will try the second suggestion.