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**New Gameplay Update coming soon!**
Version 8.3 Hotfix #2
Uploaded this morning: a hotfix for Version 8.3.
Changes include:
Ragdolls have been implemented for living creatures.
Grabbing living NPCs has been re-enabled. Watch them dangle from your jaws!
We've changed the way spawners work to increase performance.
Flight controls have been tweaked and automatic banking has been activated. Now your dragon will bank in the air as you move the mouse.
Next, we'll turn Co-Op play back on, as soon as we can get the code to play nicely. Then, we'll resume adding content for our 8.4 release later this month.
Stay tuned and enjoy!
Version 8.3 Hotfix #1
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Thank you for playing Dragon: The Game. We're very excited to have new players joining us. Uploaded this morning: a hotfix for Version 8.3. Changes include:
Updated GUI - Saving, loading, and creating new dragons has been reenabled.
Ragdolls are now active for all slain creatures, villagers, and animals.
GUI prompts when you can eat, or pick up objects or NPCS.
Weapons are now displayed when creating a dragon and when exploring the world.
Help, Controls. and Tips are now available from the pause menu (hit ESC to open).
Some performance optimizations.
Fixed terrain-seams.
We've disabled picking up living NPCS so we can setup ragdolls for them.
Co-Op is disabled as we make upgrades, it will be live soon.
Fixed a bug where carried ragdolls would deform to absurd proportions.
Fixed a game would not load error for some players
We're still seeing some Mac and Linux players struggle to launch the game. The Devs are aware and working on it, thanks for your patience.
Enjoy!
Version 8.3 Alpha
The new update is live! This build includes ragdoll physics for villagers and animals, improved dragon creation and customization, and slew of other enhancements. A detailed change log will be posted here this weekend.
Enjoy!
Version 0.8.21 Alpha
Your dragonfire has been improved and co-op play now has a chat window, accessible with the enter key. We've also fixed an issue with heavy shadows and added a visibility slider to the options menu.
A handful of bugfixes to the pause menu (escape key) and tweaks to the game world have been made as well.
To the skies!
Controls and Tips
Use WASD or the arrows keys to move your dragon in the direction of the camera. Steer your dragon with the mouse.
Hold SHIFT to strafe and move in reverse.
Hit SPACEBAR to jump, hit it again and hold it to fly. Holding spacebar while flying will cause your dragon to gain altitude. W and S act as a throttle while flying. A and D will cause your dragon to bank. Combine this with your mouse to perform aerial manuevers and tricks.
LMB for a tail attack, RMB to unleash your firebreath.
Use the mouse wheel to zoom the camera in and out.
Eat villagers and fallen prey with E, pick up and drop villagers with Q or the MMB. You must get close enough to grab them in your jaws.These are still buggy.
You can knock over trees if you fly into them with enough speed or smash them with your tail, over and over.
Host and join multiplayer games by hitting the "CoOp" button on the main menu. For now the game will automatically matchmake. Joining specific player's games will in before December 1st.
We're testing the cave and lair system, you may get stuck in the cave and have to restart. You've been warned!
Steam Achievements have been activated but not enabled.
Version 0.8.20 Alpha
Update: The pickup and drop bug is squashed, your dragon's hunting capabilities now include swooping in and grabbing your prey. Use the Q button, as described below. Look at the meal we just caught. Can you catch a villager? A deer?
Update: You can now create your own multiplayer games and view available games in a lobby. Use the "CoOp" button, as described below.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Welcome dragons, old and new to Dragon: The Game. We've archived the previous default build (for you classic players) and have set the newest version as our default branch.
Controls and Tips
Use WASD or the arrows keys to move your dragon in the direction of the camera. Steer your dragon with the mouse.
Hold SHIFT to strafe and move in reverse.
Hit SPACEBAR to jump, hit it again and hold it to fly. Holding spacebar while flying will cause your dragon to gain altitude. W and S act as a throttle while flying. A and D will cause your dragon to bank. Combine this with your mouse to perform aerial manuevers and tricks.
LMB for a tail attack, RMB to unleash your firebreath.
Use the mouse wheel to zoom the camera in and out.
Eat villagers and fallen prey with E, pick up and drop villagers with Q or the MMB. You must get close enough to grab them in your jaws.These are still buggy.
You can knock over trees if you fly into them with enough speed or smash them with your tail, over and over.
Host and join multiplayer games by hitting the "CoOp" button on the main menu. For now the game will automatically matchmake. Joining specific player's games will in before December 1st.
We're testing the cave and lair system, you may get stuck in the cave and have to restart. You've been warned!
Steam Achievements have been activated but not enabled.
We'll be responding to your bug reports and making corrections as we can.
Enjoy!
Version 0.810 is Live! [Beta Server]
Like a black dragon, we sneakily posted an update this weekend!
Version 0.810 is the first build with our new multiplayer code. This code is still under construction (and may allow too many players into your game) but we're very excited to roll it out.
The team is working on multiplayer and single player improvements this week. We'll have another update for you to enjoy before your Thanksgiving holiday.
To opt into the beta right-click on "Dragon The Game" in your Steam library. Click on "Properties" and then select "public_ea1" under the "Betas" tab. *Warning: Switching to the beta server may delete your saved dragons.*
Version 0.805 is Live! [Beta Server]
Improvements to your dragon's breath attack and flight controls.
Use the mouse to control where your dragon looks. This also aims your dragon's breath attack.
While flying, A and D keys now cause your dragon to bank.
Enjoy!
To opt into the beta right-click on "Dragon The Game" in your Steam library. Click on "Properties" and then select "public_ea1" under the "Betas" tab. *Warning: Switching to the beta server may delete your saved dragons.*
Version 0.80 is Live! [Beta Server]
We've spent the last month improving the game to maximize this winter's update and the new features of Unity 5.
Short-list of New Code and Features
Large performance improvements
Streaming terrain and the planet's horizon creates a continuous, open world.
New, complex trees (soon to be destructible!)
Super dense, high-performance forests
Customize your dragon's scales (major and minor colors)
Underground, explorable caves, soon to be lairs, are in the game.
Swimming
Migration to new flight system and controls
Improved combat mechanics: weapon system for NPCs, cool down timers for your dragon's attacks, etc.
Deer and Cyclops are back in the world
Adjustable camera with the mouse wheel
Although many systems are still being rolled out, or are only partially functioning, we've never been in a better position to release high-quality, frequent updates.
Thanks again for your patience. You'll have more draconic content and features as soon as we can make it.
If you love the game and want to help, please give Dragon a positive Steam review with your feedback, favorite ideas, and constructive criticism. It really helps us improve the game!
