Today, we announce the REAL Apache. For those that don't know, the previous Apache announcement turned out to be a Cobra announcement. Oops.
And let's just say, it slipped by totally unnoticed.
Thanks to Semper Scrotus and Major Borngusfluunduch8694, nothing gets past you guys :D
It was just a test to see if you were paying attention. Anyways...
The Real Apache AH-64 Gunship
As compared to the Little Bird, the Apache is:
- More powerful (heavier main cannon, more advanced missiles)
- More armor / can take more damage
- Accelerates more slowly
- Longer cannon and missile range
- Flies at a slightly higher altitude (but this can be controlled)
The best thing is, it actually feels a heavier in-game. This is why I love having physics based movement in Cleared Hot. You just increase the mass, and maybe the center of mass, and it instantly feels different.
I hear you already, Seargent Scrotus- "but wait, there's only 2 seats in the Apache, why are 3 NPCs running towards it?"
Anything is a seat if you're brave enough
I was updating the passenger system for the Apache when I started wondering, has anyone ever sat on the outside ledge before?
To my suprise, this has been done in real life. I did some research and went to the discord for feedback.
Feedback received.
Whoever drew the short straw can throw down a little return fire themselves.
New Missile: AGM-114 Hellfire
This is the base missile on the Apache, and does more damage than the standard Hydra missiles on the Littlebird. The missiles start out at a slower speed, but accelerate as they fly.
Getting the missiles to hit directly where they were aimed didn't come "out of the box". Most everything in the game is physics based, so flying fast and shooting a missile would result in a different missile path than firing it when not moving.
This is a gameplay decision- but for now, I wanted the missiles to hit the spot they were aimed when you fired them. It also is possible that for higher damage missiles, maybe they should be a bit harder to aim. You might have to consider which side of the helo they're firing from, and your speed.
Blessed by the Youtube Gods
I uploaded the new trailer to our YouTube channel, that had maybe 13 subscribers. I really didn't expect anything. Well, to our surprise the trailer took off. We're now at 337,000 views, which is INSANE.
I can't tell you how exciting and motivating this is for us. Thanks for all the likes and comments.
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We will be using this list to release small playtest builds. We don't have a date for this yet, but people on the email list will get it first.
As always, thanks for your support. We are really cranking away on things and can't wait to share more with you soon.
- Colin "cfinger" and the Cleared Hot team