The 2.1 update is now live!
The update only effects people with Windows machines. Unfortunately there is a bug for the Mac build which causes the game to instant crash. So I have to do some research and figure out why its causing the crash.
But for now all windows users should be able to access the new 2.1 update!
Whats new with the update? Well -
- Huge performance increase. Switch from Forward to Deferred rendering.
- Switch from a hard to soft load from the start, this should address any one with a slower computer who cant get past the initial loading screen.
Since the game is picking up traction on Twitch, I added Twitch integration. With this update the viewers of your stream will be able to interact with game play via chat. How? You Ask? Read below:
To get the OAUTH for Twitch, please use this link here:
https://twitchapps.com/tmi/
Hacker Poll
This will trigger a poll in which your viewers will either vote BLACKHAT or WHITEHAT.
If the BLACKHATS win then a random viewer who voted black hat will be picked as the hacker. The hacker will be able to choice the type of attack(DOS, KERNAL or VAPE) and then the difficulty level(1337, SCRIPT, N00B). If the player(you) blocks the hack, the hacker(them) will get timed out depending the skill level they have set.
If the WHITEHATS win, then you will NOT get hacked, and the modem will be instantly reset.
Escalation Poll
This will trigger a poll in which your viewers will vote the following options:
KEY – if this wins, you will be given a free random key on your desktop!
KIDNAPPER – If this wins, then the kidnapper will be released early in the game.
BREATHER – If this wins, then the breather will be released early in the game.
Site Load Speed Poll
This will trigger a poll in which your viewers will vote if the websites will load in faster or slow for 3 minutes.
Key Cue Alert Poll
This will trigger a poll in which your viewers will vote if the website key cue should be longer or disabled!
Modem Reset Time Poll
This will trigger a poll in which your viewers will vote if either the modem reset time will be increased by double or decreased!
Random Spooky Event Poll
This will trigger a poll in which your viewers will vote if there should be a mystery random jump scare event!
I will be monitoring people on Twitch the next few days to see what I could adjust and if anything needs balancing.
With that being said, I see a lot of people requesting a 'casual' mode.. If I see a steady user play base the next few weeks, I promise I will add the following modes:
Speed Run Mode - This mode will be great for people who would like to do speed runs.
Casual Mode - For those who just want to read the content / lore behind Welcome to the game. Which will disable any ending, kidnapper, hacks and breather.. pretty much a web browser simulator.
With that being said, if I also sell enough units to support it, I will add a '1337 Mode' Which will be very hard to make. Why 'sell enough units' well with this I would like to add a whole new ending to the game, but can only do if I have the finances to support it!
Hope you guys enjoy this free update, I enjoy seeing everyone still play it when its almost been out for a year now!
- Adam