CAP RICS 1.0.16 Feature Update/Fixes

[ekudram]

RICS (Rimworld Interactive Chat Services) - Version 1.0.16 Changelog
Released: February 2026

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🛠️ Fixes
Cooldown Settings
Set default moderator command cooldowns to 0 seconds.
Fixed the cooldown slider for commands defaulting to 0.
Cooldowns now reset once per game day (fixed persistence issue).

Command Behavior
Fixed Event Karma not working (credit to Veloxcity for the fix).
The !colonists command now counts only viewers who currently have an assigned pawn.
!giftcoins no longer allows giving coins to yourself.

Store & Items
Removed vehiclePawns from the store to prevent crashes when purchased.
Note: Existing saves will handle this automatically on update.

Medical System
Surgeries for body/gender and Biotech DLC now correctly use all medicine categories (3 of each type), including support for modded medicine.

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✨ Additions
🧬 Expanded Surgery Commands
Body Modification Subcommands:
genderswap
Body type changes: fatbody, femininebody, hulkingbody, masculinebody, thinbody
Includes compatibility checks for:
Genes (Biotech)
Ideology preferences
HAR body types
Age, pregnancy, and other biological factors

Biotech Medical Procedures:
Blood transfusions
Sterilization (vasectomy / tubal ligation)
Hemogen extraction
IUD implantation/removal
Vasectomy reversal
Pregnancy termination
and more

🌍 Localization & UI
Added translations for:
YouTube integration tab
Command Settings dialog window
Event Settings dialog window

⚙️ System Improvements
Added extra safety checks when loading JSON persistence files.
!mypawn body now displays the pawn’s current body type.
Added a link to the !mypawn wiki page on GitHub.

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📌 Notes for Upgraders
Vehicle purchases from the store have been disabled to prevent crashes. Existing vehicle pawns in-game are unaffected.
Surgery now consumes medicine more realistically—ensure you have medical supplies available before performing procedures.
Moderators now have instant command access by default (cooldown = 0). Adjust in settings if desired.

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🔗 Useful Links
RICS GitHub Repository
RICS Wiki / Documentation
Report Issues

Thank you for using RICS!

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ekudram/-cap-RimworldInteractiveChatServices/commits/Rimworld

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