Hi everyone
I've uploaded a new beta release 'whirligig_early_access_v.4.87'. I'll be updating the whirligig_early_access_latest_beta soon but this is a big update in sorts so I wanted to get a little feedback before committing to the larger release.
So firstly I've been wanting to update the default build for a while and the last beta update was, I was hoping, going to be the last before that update. However some people had problems and a there have been a few major updates to the Unity3D software and video plugins. In an effort to take advantage of the new tools, performance improvements and new feature I've spent the past few weeks implementing these changes.
'whirligig_early_access_v.4.87' is the first beta to have these changes and with any luck they will pave the way to more updates in the future.
Updates:
Moved to latest Unity3D engine 2020 build. The hope here is that the people at Unity3D will of improved Unity's performance and VR integration and by moving up to this version I'll be able to take advantage of that. Also this helps for future updates and means I can develop with the latest tools and benefits.
AVPro plugin update to version 2. AVPro is the plugin I use to drive the Media Foundation and DirectShow video playback support. The people at Renderhead have been working hard to release this new version of their plugin with increased performance and extra features. By moving to this AVPro v2 I can now take advantage of new features and any improvements they make. The first thing that should now work is support for videos with 3D meta data that fail to run properly before. Regarding new features, they have extra features for surround sound playback and I'm looking forward to taking advantage of these new features in coming updates. There currently is one know bug when loading videos where you will see a white flash. This should be fixed soon.
So what do I want from you?
Please let me know how this update has effected performance and playback and any other bugs you might come across. Anything I can iron out before updating the default build the better. The aim of these up and coming releases are to improve performance, improve stability and fix and underlying problems that are still there.
So any feedback is welcome. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this release :)
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So I also want to push something else on you. I'm currently making an adventure game called 'Page One' and I've recently released a demo. Please swing on over there and take a look: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356030/Page_One/
I'll be updating this demo soon as well so keep an eye out for that.
If you're interested in the development of 'Page One' I've also got a blog which you can check out here.
http://pageone-adventure.co.uk/
Whirligig has a big part to play in Page One's development and you can read all about it there :)
Hope that's everything. Everyone have a happy new year.
Until next time
Phil