Hello Operators,
We’re excited to update you as we conclude the first week of our post-holiday cleanup! This week, we focused on core systems that set the foundation for a smoother and more customizable experience in Cepheus Protocol. Join us in a special livestream to discuss what we’ve achieved and where we’re headed next!
📅 First Week Cleanup Progress - Core System Refinements
This week, we tackled several key areas based on your feedback and our development goals. Here’s a breakdown of what we accomplished:
Programming Related Tasks
- RTS Fog of War Optimization: Streamlined the Fog of War system for better performance and simplified its setup for future content.
- Custom Game Settings Expansion: Began mapping out the total amount of adjustments we will be expanding next week for Custom game settings after more of the new core is established on the C++ side of things.
- Chelsey AI Redesign: Overhauled Chelsey’s AI to make her less frustrating and more balanced, addressing long-standing community concerns. A few examples would be her Pod state and being able to sometimes attack people in that state , how she handles falling from helicopters and removed all teleporting logic for bug fixes and implemented a newer system.
- Alternative Start Mode: Introduced the groundwork for a new mode—voted in by the community—that allows players to start without Chelsey and her Lieutenants, offering a fresh gameplay experience. This alternative start mode initiates the virus via the "CROW" movement detonating 6-10 explosives to release a weaponized form of the Pangu Virus.
Doctrines/General Team Updates
- Chelseys final model is still W.I.P . He needs to focus a bit more on the Cheeks & Nose to make it fall more in line with the Concept. He should be done sometime this weekend
- The Radiomans "Relay" ability mesh was done and imported into the engine
- EFrain is still working on details on new grenade types
- We are starting the process of finishing the Airstrikes going into next week
These updates reflect our ongoing efforts to refine the gameplay experience and incorporate your suggestions.
🎙️ Livestream Details
Don’t miss this in-depth look at our first week of progress and the road ahead. Here’s where and when to tune in:
🕔 When: January 4, 2025 5 PM EST
📺 Where to Watch:
- YouTube Livestream
- Discord Server
- The Cepheus Protocol Steam Page
📣 What to Expect
During the livestream, we’ll:
- Recap our first week of cleanup, focusing on core systems and optimizations.
- Showcase the new Chelsey AI improvements and discuss the design philosophy behind the changes.
- Highlight the development of the alternative start mode and how it will affect gameplay.
- Answer your questions during a live Q&A session with the development team.
Your participation and feedback are key to shaping the future of Cepheus Protocol, and we’re eager to share our progress with you.
🔍 Next Steps
With these initial refinements underway, we’re continuing to build on your feedback and enhance every aspect of the game. Stay tuned for further updates as we move forward together.
🔍 Review the Final Poll Results
We’re actively reviewing the final results from the Year in Review Poll 2024. Check out the results yourself to see what the community prioritized as we plan the next stages of development!
Stay Frosty,
The Cepheus Protocol Team
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