Big thanks again to all supporters that bought the game in Early Access. I can safely continue developing the game - moving steadily towards full release. Here's the gist of what I've been doing the past month:
(all of this is obviously a work in-progress - feedback appreciated!)
* REMADE MAIN MENU
Clean, minimalist emphasizing a return to a basic style of the game itself
* NEW MENU COLOR SCHEME
Simple militaristic in-game menus color scheme
* ADDED SERVER GREET MESSAGE
A new "Source engine" style greet message when joining the game. Shows basic game info + modifiers + greet message (editable by admin)
* ADDED FLAG CAPTURE CAM AND WIN CAM
If somebody captures a flag or wins a match in deathmatch he/she gets highlighted
* BETTER PERFORMANCER AND FASTER LOADING TIMES
Can't emphasize enough how much time and effort has gone into making this game FAST!
Everything is faster including the dedicated server and in-game editor!
* REWORKED NET CODE
I rewrote a bunch of the netcode and fixed multiple network issues. Net code is MUCH smoother now. However there are some new bugs which I'll be fixing in the upcoming weeks.
* ADDED CLIENT/SERVER C# SCRIPTING
A big addition for modders and server admins. The top-level scripts governing Rules like Capture the Flag have been moved to C# scripts available for everyone to modify. Also game mode files have been moved to editable .json files. Super easy to create new game modes now!
* EDITOR IMPROVEMENTS, FIXES AND BETTER UI LAYOUT
* CLASSIC MAPS REMADE
A community effort - thanks to all the contributors!
dm_rok remade by prototype
All DM Arena maps remade by darDar
* NEW COMMUNITY MAPS
* FUN STUFF FROM THE DISCORD COMMUNITY
* MULTIPLAYER TESTING HAS BEGUN THIS WEEK
Come join if you want to help out!
last but not least...
* I'M REMAKING THE VISUALS AGAIN
I was heading towards a public release this month but after network tests I feel the game isn't up to my standard. I feel the visuals and game feel aren't there. I decided to postpone a public release and return back to the drawing board... So I'm experimenting with improving the visual style. Here's a screenshot of a test called "comics + Apocalypse Now":
Stay tuned for more...
The TEST version - so everything I mentioned here - is available to play on the Steam testing branch.
To access the test version:
1. In Steam Library Soldat 2 - Properties... Betas... TESTING
2. Password: transhumandesign
Join Discord if you need help,
https://discord.gg/stW9Jm4Nuk
Have fun!
MM