Puck: Build 103

19 Dec 2024Developer post

Puck Build 103 is here! 🎉 This one's a big one, so let's go through it.

Added puck aerodynamics and removed puck hard speed limit. (this was most noticeable when shooting hard and the puck would stick to the stick)
Added a Replay system, which will replay the last 10 seconds of gameplay after a goal is scored (more improvements coming soon)
Added stick hand switching which can be toggled via the settings
Added new helmet model for attacker role
Added spectators who cheer when a goal is scored and track the puck during play
Added screen transitions when respawning or changing currently active camera
Added rudimentary native controller support
Added graphics quality settings
Added the option to toggle motion blur in the settings
Added player numbers displaying on the minimap
Added voting system
Added /votestart and /votewarmup chat commands
Added VOIP which is active only for spawned players and can be activated with the C key
Added voice volume slider in the settings
Added new player impact sounds
Added new spectator cheering sounds
Added physical scoreboards to the hangar just above each goal
Added puck outline when obstructed by any other object
Added puck outline toggle to settings
Added changing room where players can change the look of their character
Added visor variations to changing room
Added mustache variations to changing room
Added beard variations to changing room
Added country flags to changing room
Added jerseys to changing room
Added 14 more locations where server can be deployed
Added possibility to invite others to play Puck via Steam friends

Body checking is now easier and dependant on angle of attack
Network synchronization optimizations leading to smoother gameplay and less stuttering on poor connections
Client inputs are no longer sent to the server based on client's FPS, but a constant 240 ticks per second
Players now face the center of the rink when spawning in Face Off phase
Each player independently updates their ping value in the scoreboard
Entire codebase refactor to use MVC design pattern
During Warmup phase, players will focus on the last puck they touched
Raised backwards skating speed limit (now only 5~ slower than skating forwards)
Overtimes are now endless and games can no longer end in a Draw
Goalies can now kick out their leg pads with Q and E
Refactored the way collision impact sounds are generated
Double tapping either A or D while mid air will spin the player 180 degrees
Players now have adjustable traction which will break during collisions (this will help with players sticking together after collisions)
The puck is now slowed when entering the goal at high speed to mimic hitting the net (more improvements coming soon)

Fixed goal or assist players being displayed incorrectly when a goal is scored
Fixed position selection sometimes breaking making it impossible to select a position
Fixed an issue where puck would be unfocusable if you join the server mid-game
Fixed macro exploit for jumping
Fixed units setting displaying the incorrect unit when the game is launched
Fixed a micro-stutter when a goal is scored
Fixed an issue where the speed displayed on the UI would not reset after respawning
Fixed audio still playing even after disconnecting from a server
Fixed audio NOT playing when joining a server with active audio
Fixed stuttery puck tracking and free look for players
Fixed the main menu still being clickable with server browser or settings opened