So it's been a while, huh!? Well I'm here to reassure you that we have been very busy behind the scenes, and now it's high time that I share some insights into what's heading your way next.
So, what is next?
The next content update is going to be a big one, and will include the following:
- A revised main menu
- Custom Games
- Re-designed ranked matches & in game Leaderboards
- Introduction of a Player Profile
- Tutorial - Deuce basic training for new players
- A range of global balancing
- Goodbye Rocketeer, hello Engineer! The Rocketeer has been stripped back to its original design & made into a full utility class designed to build & defend
Why change the way we play games?
We have been carefully listening to your feedback and deconstructing it all to get to the root of the issues. We have identified the following:
- You don't want to only be allowed to play matches the way we dictate, you want freedom to play the way you want to play, and have control over your match.
- Many of you have strong opinions about certain in game content such as specific classes, weapons, or maps, and would rather play without some of the current content.
- You want more variety in terms of game settings and rule sets.
- You want to be able to play with your friends/clans and be able to set up teams.
- You want to be able to control which players join your match and be able to get rid of trouble makers.
- You want to be able to check your results without having to navigate away to a website.
- You want more variety in ranked matches, and to be able to choose your preferred mode rather than restricted to only a few.
- You want to be able to specialise in a specific mode, and for the leaderboards to reflect this.
We took this and worked on an update, that while it doesn't add new maps or other in game playable content, it will improve the fundamental way you play the game, find matches, and team up with friends.
Ranked Matches
After clicking the 'Ranked Match' option you will be taken to the playlist screen, where you can choose which official vanilla game mode you want to play. Once you have selected a mode the system will match you to the best ranked server available. All ranked matches will contribute towards your leaderboard standing and your player profile.
Leaderboards
Currently you can find the leaderboards on our website, but we'll be moving these into the game, and you'll be able to access them easily via a menu option.
These will record your match and performance results, then rank you globally, by friends, and locally too.
You will be able to view leaderboards per game mode as well as globally so you can rank yourself on the modes you play rather than just globally. There will be a wide range of stats, all of which can be sorted to suit your preferences.
Custom Games
If you don't fancy ranked matches, and you just want to play for fun then Custom Games are for you. When choosing this option you will be presented with the choice to either join a match (public or open matches your friends are hosting) or create and host your own. Custom Games can be opened to the public or closed to anyone who isn't your friend. You can even choose to make your match invite only for the most control over who joins.
Once you choose to create your own game you start a lobby and you become the host. As the host you have full control of the lobby & players in it, as well as game settings, and game rules.
So if you have always wanted to play a game of TDM on The Colosseum, where it's Commandos only, knife only, with one hit kills on... you can! If you dislike laser beams you can turn them off. There's all sorts of settings to play with to find a combination that suits your preferences.
To be Continued...