Multiplayer Quick Notes
Multiplayer is here and with it comes with 4 modes: 2 non-team modes and 2 team modes
Stroke play : just normal golf, every man for himself.
Alt shot (a.k.a four ball) : basically team stroke play. You and a teammate take turns hitting the same ball until it's in the hole. 2v2v2v2
Speed golf : just normal speed golf, every man for himself.
Team Speed golf : you and a teammate take turns hitting the same ball, but go fast. 2v2v2v2
more modes planned for final release
You can only invite friends and join through steam for now.
In game invite / join is planned for final release
The host chooses the game settings
Character skill level. As of right now, all players are given equal stats based on this option. Options range from Decent to Legendary.
Game Mode (4 modes available)
Course (2 courses available)
Allow Carts on Greens (Speed Golf Specific option) : Having carts on the greens can be annoying because they can block putts and shots, so i added an option that essentially yeets your cart if you drive it on the green. Always feel free to leave this on and allow people to block putts lol.
Cart + Cart Collision (Speed Golf Specific option) : Allow Vehicles to hit each other with some force. Leave off if you don't like it.
Cart + Player Collision (Speed Golf Specific option) : Allow Vehicles to hit players. This basically knocks players out for a few seconds. Leave off if it gets annoying getting ran over by friends.
The Lobby/Free Play
The lobby is essentially a free play area until the host starts a game. There are basically 3 areas to play in while waiting on people to join or for the host to start the game
Towp Gowf (unfinished) : will be an area where players can compete to hit targets in a driving range. players can configure wind conditions/weather, and other options to spice it up.
Cart Park : Golf carts and buggies will spawn here. You can drive them in what is basically a skate park with half pipes, big jumps, a racetrack (unfinished), and other fun things to just drive your cart on.
Chip n' Putt area : basically just a practice area to work on chipping and putting.
I would love your feedback!
First and foremost let me just start by saying that if you see anything that seems wrong please let me know. Testing multiplayer as a solo dev has been a bit awkward. I did manage to get a few play-tests with friends to actually stress test things, but i am still expecting some bugs for sure. I did my best to squash as much as i could, but no doubt some got through!
Other Updates
That's all the multiplayer specific things. Let's get into other things
Vehicles now have boost. You get 100 boost. It refills after each hole in speed golf. Everywhere else it regenerates over time automatically.,
Added overhead view when playing golf, got rid of the free cam.,
Changed the way cosmetics are unlocked. Previously you had to buy them, but in the end i decided to only make equipment that can alter stats be bought, while Clothes/cosmetics are now unlocked by completing side quests.
I think ultra wide aspect ratio should be good to go (21:9, NOT 32:9!!)
I've been working on a way to make characters more feminine, so I added a muscle slider to character customization (more clothing, eye, hair etc. options coming soon)
I changed the way eyes work behind the scenes, making them faster to create and easier to maintain. Also removed/added some eyes, will be adding much more soon
You can redo shots from the pause menu (this is not a mulligan, but gives you the choice if you would rather just hit it again rather than play where the shot landed)
What feels like a million bug fixes lol