Updated Contagion Admin System, write "admin" to see the new commands - Added a warning system - Added a new ban system
Updated Flatline, created a new wave system using kv2 file format (can be found under the scripts_dir.vpk file
Updated looters for Flatline, they now drop upgrade modules (20%) PRAY FOR RNG GOD!
Updated Game Options
Updated Crossbow arrow, added world damage value, so it doesn't explode doors for no reason
Updated engine limitations, no longer will the client see invisible models because we hit the model precache limit
Updated Survivor AI models and their animations with IK support (so they don't crash on hotz and extraction)
Updated BOT AI to be a bit smarter, can actually shoot properly now. And use melee weapons
Updated survivor animations and models to use IK support
Updated lobby settings
Fixed a crash on laptops if you try to enable your flashlight
Fixed where it should spam "*** ERROR: Bone access not allowed (entity 1:class C_TerrorPlayer)" all the time if you had developer mode enabled
Fixed where it did not show the difficulty properly on lobbies (visual bug)
Fixed extraction holdout timer not showing on scoreboard
Fixed admin update command not working properly
Fixed arrows being complete garbage and useless
Fixed where the client tries to read a faulty pointer for a model (if it goes invisible and you try to shoot it / interact with it)
Fixed an hint having a typo
Fixed the glowset rules not working
Fixed where models wasn't properly rendering on the reflective windows
Fixed a crash regarding killcam events when the zombies survive
Fixed where the dedicated server could not execute the wwise sound events on the client
Maps
Updated all Flatline maps. Fixed where some maps had soft locking issues
Updated Roanoke PD, fixed where you can throw your weapon at unreachable areas
Updated Campwhitner (objective), fixed where the AI could get stuck at the very start of the map (camp entrance)
Updated Campwhitner (extraction), fixed some AI pathing issues and moved the spawn
Updated arlene damage output
Updated BOT AI to be more useful (still not that smart.)
Updated ce_campwhitner and ce_campwhitner_halloween. Added missing weapon random spawns, and updated a few impala police vehicles to use the new "open trunk" version
Updated ce_barlowesquare, fixed where an item ammo spawn was inside a static object
Updated ce_stonecreek, added 45acp ammo box in the armoury
Updated barlowesquare (escape), fixed where some paths were never opened for some reason or another
Updated RoanokePD (Updated the breakable brushes into action_keys_brush instead) and fixed the nav mesh not being connected properly on the 2nd floor
Updated montclair (part A and part B) where it did not have enough random weapon spawns and it's faulty navigation
Updated ce_stonecreek - Updated angelscript file - Fixed some balancing issues - Tweaked the map a bit (translations not created, and its map translations needs to be updated anyway)
Updated ce_roanokepd and ce_roanokepd_halloween - Music updated, no longer loops - Fixed the balancing issues
Update ce_harvest and ce_harvest_halloween - Added escape music - Added new skybox texture - Fixed the truck escape vehicle going trough solid matter and destroying the timeline - Balance fixes
Angelscript API:
https://contagion-game.com/api
Monochrome Discord:
https://discord.gg/monochrome
Devblog 2021.06.16
Devblog 2021.06.16
Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.
I have updated the Game Options and also added a new “mode” for cockroaches. You can now spectate your fellow survivors by pressing your “crouch” key. I’ve also updated the Flatline maps, fixed some soft locking issues if you saved the round mid game on a select few maps.
The admin system has also been updated, you can now add, update and remove admins by using steamids. I also finalized the grenade launcher to meat giblets when you kill zombies on Flatline. These can be customized under the options.
This week I have been working on vehicles – two plane encounters are set up on code side and ready for art polish and I am working on the ground vehicle enemy base so you can fight APCs, tanks and people carriers in the game
Been updating the maps, and also added the new MAC-10 into the game and created the audio for it. RoanokePD and Stone Creek also got updated, fixed some balancing problems on both and where the navigation wasn't properly connected on the 2nd floor for RoanokePD.
https://youtu.be/0HxY9cZr2Io
#TeamAlex
Updated reload animation on the AK74 because the old one was bothering me
So not too much, just finishing up the progress from the prior week. We are looking good, just polishing the playstation release. Paperwork has been started to take a step towards an Oculus Quest launch. #PSVR #OculusQuest
#TeamAlex
Worked through the new backlog of showstopper bugs on the PSVR branch with Lawrence. Also working through every level and planning out a more detailed, more fun script.
#TeamBrian
Nothing fun to really talk about this week, we were filled with meetings and admin stuff. Unfortunately, we are getting all the functionality for the levels on PSVR port ready. Next week we will have some much more exciting news and screenshots.
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Devblog 2021.06.02
Devblog 2021.06.02
Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.
I have fixed AA options locking up the game. (This happened when you tried to apply the same buffer twice.) The new Shop UI system for Flatline is also nearly finished. It just needs a few more tweaks before it's ready for testing. Montclair has also been updated. it's entire nav mesh was remade from scratch to fix the zombie ladder crash issue. Some minor nav optimisations has also been done to make the flow for the AI to be better. Also, updated the localization system in Source. It's now reading the language from cl_language basically, you can now set different languages within the game (restart is required though).
I pulled a new weapon animation out of my hat, much to the surprise of probably everyone! See a preview here:
Contagion M79 wip
https://youtu.be/dfm0_7CYiFE
#TeamJohan
I implemented the new Flatline exclusive weapon, M79 Grenade Launcher. And also creating a new shop system for Flatline. You will be able to buy weapons as normal, except this time they do not come with attachments. You will also be able to buy attachments separately for each weapon (that supports attachments). More purchasable upgrades will be added later on, as the system is slowly being expanded upon.
Headcount is in testing for PlayStation compatibility, and I am working on adding DualShock controller compatibility to the game as I am aware not everyone owns two move controllers!
#TeamAlex
Continuing scripting for the new levels, nothing super exciting to show off there. I’m also assisting Lawrence on the PS4 side with adding some PSVR specific assets for the menu, plus correcting the controller angle/position (which, while I had a whole system set up to configure this on the PC side, is having some non-obvious issues with the PSVR controllers)
#TeamBrian
Had a fun week, still working on the maps! Want a sneak peak?
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Small Update: 2.1.6.7
General
Updated player legs causing invisible legs on biotec. It will now load the actual player model, as its already loaded within memory. The upper body gets culled automatically, which means custom models will now be able to be drawn properly
Fixed where the server would crash if you would do a killcam and it would fail to find the player
Angelscript
Added "Outline Glow" support for all entities.
Updated Angelscript API
Maps
Updated ce_roanokepd - Updated a few tracks that were out of place - Fixed the escape horde sequence not working as intended
Updated ce_biotec - Optimised the map - Updated the map so it's less haunted (the map is still haunted though)
Angelscript API:
https://contagion-game.com/api
Monochrome Discord:
https://discord.gg/monochrome
Small Update: 2.1.6.5
General
Added audio bus VolumeMusicCustom (You can find the new wwise example project under contagion_sdk)
Added support for custom music tracks using its own audio bus
Added support for custom weapon sounds
Added new entity, prop_car_alarm
Added and finalized the sounds for weapon_handcannon.
Updated survive killcam not being in use
Updated zombies with riot helmets: - Knife, Axe and Machete can insta kill them - Melee that uses bat killcam anim, only damages the riot helmet - Sledge breaks it
Stealh kill icon no longer bugged for riots: - You can stealth kill riots with a sledge hammer only if they got a helmet (if you break it, any melee can stealth kill)
Fixed where Angelscript plugins and/or map scripts failed to load from VPK files (or packaged .bsp files)
Fixed IED having faulty flashlight
Modding
Updated Hammer FGD, Icons and tools textures (They no longer use lod within Hammer Editor)
Updated Hammer Editor - Fixed where the the picker tool did not grab the depth in the 3D space (it just returned the most negative value possible...) - Added "Check for missing textures" under "Check for Problems". This will only check for missing textures on the map. - Added "Enable Error File Writing". This allow Hammer to write a .html file where the VMF is located, if it finds any issues from "Check for Problems" or "Check for missing textures". - Added "Reload Models..." (CTRL+SHIFT+H) under "Tools" dropdown. This force all models within Hammer to forcefully reload. Useful if you updated the model and/or texture.
Maps
Updated ce_roanokepd - Added escape music, and 2 cut tracks (Cellblock and Lurking) - Added 2 angry cars in the garage (car alarms), try not to shoot em - Updated the layout to allow for more randomisation, and more replay ability - Updated weapon_extinguisher spawns (now it has a proper metal box, or what you wanna call it) - Fixed where you could get stuck in the garage on the police bikes
Updated ce_barlowesquare - Added escape music
Updated ce_campwhitner - Added a few prop_car_alarm entities
Angelscript API:
https://contagion-game.com/api
Monochrome Discord:
https://discord.gg/monochrome
Devblog 2021.05.18
Devblog 2021.05.18
Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.
Last week, updated ce_roanokepd, music tracks for Roanoke (2 new tracks was added called Cellblock and Lurking). Randomised chief path area and updated weapon_extinguisher spawns (now it has a proper metal box, or what you wanna call it). Added 2 angry cars in the garage of roanoke, try not to shoot em (oof). Updated WWise stuff and added VolumeMusicCustom audio bus for Contagion example project. Lastly, fixed IED having faulty flashlight position.
Playstation VR port is now running at a good framerate on the base model PS4 and will be going through sony checks soon!
#TeamAlex
This week’s focus has been scripting the new levels (in new biomes!). I’m taking the time to learn the intricacies of our custom scripting system and when done with the new levels, I'm going to dive back into the existing levels and add some extra spice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Y4ZzBvijk
#TeamBrian
Still working on Desert Area 04. Screens to come soon, but it’s looking really good! Can’t wait for you guys to play it.
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Devblog 2021.05.10
Devblog 2021.05.10
Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.
Updated video configurations, video presets and "potato" quality are now a thing (though, its WIP). Removed duplicate video configuration strings. Finished the handcannon code, cleaned up the handcannon QC and fixed the fire .smd animation files missing the camera bone (caused it to rotate 90 degrees, whoopsies). Updated the interior texture for the handcannon.
I updated Hammer Editor (Fixed a massive oversight on the brush picker on 3D view). Basically, it never got the "depth" of the objects and only returned the most negative value possible. TLDR: Hammer is actually functional now. I also added "Reload Models" into Hammer, where you can reload all models and their textures in your current session without needing to restart the program. (It's actually a really dumb hack, but shhh)
New RNG routes are being worked into RoanokePD, see paths that were once blocked off? Now they are only sometimes blocked off.
https://youtu.be/22Qh28R2rtA
Lastly, worked in Car alarms in, which will attract nearby zombies, so be careful where you shoot. ;)
HeadCount is now fully playable on PSVR, still optimizing the game to try and squeeze more out of the PS4 base model and refining the controls but should very soon have the game submitted for testing by Sony.
#TeamAlex
Been working on scripting the gameplay for the two of the new levels we have in the works! Not much to talk about for the last week but next week I should have some nice visuals to show off.
#TeamBrian
I’m currently working on the 4th and final map closing out the Desert Area. Will have something to show shortly so in the meantime close your eyes real tight and imagine what it might look like!
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Devblog 2021.05.03
Devblog 2021.05.03
Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.
I finished the revive system when using a defibrillator on Flatline, but the assets aren't really there yet (models, and temp animation for revive and dying). I, also, fixed some bugs on Flatline where you wouldn't get any money from stealth kills (the melee kill animations). Updated lobby system (Fixed where it did not respond with proper error msgs), lobby settings, player legs. Added missing player legs - No more Jessica legs because yess
Added some fixes for example, kill feed for bots, fixed cpo version of roanoke not working. And updated the AI on Panic! (CPC = alerts when infection happens | CPO - no auto alert state)-
#TeamAlex
I hopped on to Contagion to add new weapon animations for the Handcannon:
I've been porting HeadCount to Playstation VR, it’s a slow process but progress is being made. Fixed a load of crashes caused by porting it, and currently getting the game up to spec for smooth 60fps VR on the base model.
#TeamAlex
After adding Contagion new weapon animation, jumped back on to HeadCount to work on some bugs with the two handed gripping; recoil now works correctly! Woohoo!
#TeamBrian
I’ve been working on getting HeadCount setup on PSVR both in North America and Europe. We’ve been getting everything ready for our Oculus Quest pitch and working on a handful of new levels!
Also, check out the new Minigames trailer! https://youtu.be/L5XXZbffSBI
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