SpaceSlog Training Dummy

A mod for SpaceSlog that adds a buildable training dummy. Crew members will use it during their entertainment time to practice combat skills.

Requirements

This mod uses GDScript for custom AI behaviors. It requires the SpaceSlogModLoader to be installed first.

• SpaceSlogModLoader — follow its installation instructions before installing this mod.

Features

• Buildable training dummy — appears in the Entertainment build menu, costs 16 Titanium
• Melee training — unarmed or melee-weapon pawns lunge at the dummy, gaining Melee XP
• Ranged training — pawns with a ranged weapon equipped will fire at the dummy, gaining Ranged XP
• Mood boost — pawns gain the "Had Fun" thought after each training session
• AI-driven — pawns autonomously choose to train during their Entertainment schedule, no micromanagement needed

Balance

• ~0.6 XP per training session (roughly 1 in-game hour)
• At 2 sessions per day, expect ~40 days to gain a skill level
• Training competes with other entertainment options for schedule time
• Safe skill progression that supplements but doesn't replace real combat experience

Installation

Prerequisites

Install the SpaceSlogModLoader first.

Install the mod

Copy the Modules/TrainingDummy/ folder into your SpaceSlog Modules/ directory:

<SpaceSlog Install>/Modules/TrainingDummy/

Then launch the game, go to the Mods menu, and enable Training Dummy.

Finding your install directory

• Steam: Right-click SpaceSlog → Manage → Browse Local Files
• Typically: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SpaceSlog\

How it works

The mod has two layers:

Modules/TrainingDummy/
├── Mod_Info.json                         ← mod metadata + script declarations
├── training_dummy_mod.gd                 ← entry script (extends SpaceslogMod)
├── Buildables/Entertainment.json         ← building definition (data layer)
├── Scripts/
│   ├── TaskTrainAtDummy.gd               ← training task (melee + ranged)
│   └── HasTrainingDummy.gd               ← AI consideration
└── Textures/
    ├── ModImage.png
    └── TrainingDummy/                    ← directional sprites

Data layer — loaded by the game's built-in mod system:

• Buildables/Entertainment.json — defines the training dummy building
• Textures/ — sprite assets

Script layer — loaded by the ModLoader:

• training_dummy_mod.gd — entry script that registers tasks, task drivers, considerations, pawn options, and patches the Human reasoner via the ModdingAPI
• Scripts/TaskTrainAtDummy.gd — the training task. Extends TaskCombat for lunge animations. Detects equipped weapon type to branch between melee and ranged training.
• Scripts/HasTrainingDummy.gd — AI consideration that finds available training dummies on the facility.

The Mod_Info.json declares the entry_script and scripts array, which tells the ModLoader what to compile and register at res:// paths automatically. No manual override.cfg editing required.

Compatibility

• Built for SpaceSlog v0.12.0.5
• Requires SpaceSlogModLoader v1.0+

License

MIT — see LICENSE.