D.U.S.T.
Server Maintenance
-Thanks
0.2.0.4 Patch Released
[FIXES]
o Improved connection speeds
o AI bots getting stuck at spawn
o Oversight camera drawing short distances
o Washed out grass color at distances
o Incorrect LOD detection
o Connect to server sessions with different version build
o Jittery animation after spawning (2nd fix)
o Optimizations
[CHANGES]
o AK weapon platform
o Map size adjustment and relocation
o True sound (experimental)
o Death statistics display
o Secondary Recoil
o Tertiary Recoil (experimental)
o Reduced respawn time to 30 seconds
[KNOWN ISSUES]
o Magazine system for AK is currently using the AR system. Will be patched for fix.
Server Maintenance Schedule
EDIT: I am delaying the patch to Dec 15 due to some new found bugs.
Thanks!
0.2.0.4 Date Fixture
0.2.0.4 main features
o AK platform (from 0.2.0.3)
o Improved server end
o Secondary and tertiary recoil
o New sound distance model
o Adjusted level design and bots
o And some minor stuff...
Full feature list will be included in the patch.
Stay frosty,
Now, if you are interested in my excuse for this :D, keep reading:
0.2.0.3 will not be released, and will be skipped as the 0.2.0.4 version is already in testing phases. As you would know, 0.2.0.3 has been a real delay (sigh) ever since it entered the testing phase. All BS aside, I admit that it was because the project has been spread to far during this time. I've been working on three versions of the game (0.2.0.3, 0.2.0.4 and 0.2.1.0) and the 0.2.0.3 has been suffering from this workload.
If anyone is interested in why trashing 0.2.0.3 helps is that it reduces back porting work and basically simplifies the whole process :D
Nevertheless, I expect 0.2.1.0 to be released during the first half of January and 0.2.0.5 to be the last patch for the current patch cycle.
0.2.0.3 Patch Date
Believe me, I am eager to feature AK platform as soon as possible so stay on this one for me.
Check out the latest screenshots of the AK here: http://www.terapoly.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=318
Also, we are still accepting botnames, so feel free to post it.
Thanks!
0.2.0.3 Patch Announcement
The 0.2.0.2 patch was split into three parts (0.2.0.2, 0.2.0.3, 0.2.0.4) of which the 0.2.0.2 released today, and the 0.2.0.3 to be released on Thursday 26. I will be releasing frequent patches to give 0.2.0 cycle a push - and to 0.2.1 cycle.
Now, let's go back to the next upcoming patch: 0.2.0.3 will feature the AK (finally!!!!) and some polishing around rifle handling - we've been not working on guns for so long now!
and of course, bug hunting.
As for the bots, which seems like a feature that should stay with D.U.S.T., it has been developed to work as "practice bots" to play with and against. Given that, I've prioritized performance over everything which makes them seemingly stupid at times. I will be adding some "smart" features patch after patch to make the experience more enjoyable.
I am also considering bots vs players but that is still to be discussed and decided.
0.2.0.2 Patch Notes
EDIT: All servers are online.
[FIXES]
o Master server connection dropping
o Session Connection sometimes failing
o Grenades not colliding with world objects
o Spawn points being too high
o Prisoner locomotion animation
o Prisoner view not rectricted
o Prisoner BGM not looping
o Ingame menu
o Server sessions displaying invalid values
o Jittery animation after spawning
o Minor bug fixes
[CHANGES]
o General map adjustment to decrease travel distance
o New memory optimization
o Positional VOIP (experimental)
o AI bot servers (experimental)
o Prisoner interaction (experimental)
o Game announcer (experimental)
Server will be down until 5pm ET
Thanks!
Server Maintanence for the next 2 hours
EDIT: It is over and all servers are back online.
Thank you.
0.2.0.2 Date Fixture!!!
I am making this announcement for the ones waiting for the patch to be released. I am proud to say that I have a stable build worth releasing after the delay. (I've finished playing few rounds with bots from start to end just now). Unfortunately, the patch will only go live Nov 22 @ 5PM Eastern Time provided that I still need to finish up. I apologize for the second delay.
Before I go on, I would like to mention that the 0.2.0.2 patch, having three major new features added on, has not been tested thoroughly, given that they require to be battle tested. For these reasons, I am splitting the patch into three patches (0.2.0.2, 0.2.0.3, 0.2.0.4) to be released in three day intervals. With the three patches, I should be able to keep minimum down time and fix critical issues quickly instead of waiting for another few weeks.
0.2.0.2 patch - Nov 22
0.2.0.3 patch - Nov 26
0.2.0.4 patch - Nov 30
Please note that AK weapon platform will feature on the 0.2.0.3 patch and not the 0.2.0.2. All other features are to feature on 0.2.0.2
I expect this patch to act as an achorage for the community to grow, so stay with me on this one :D
I am also attaching the final bot name collection that will be included.
Once again, I apologize for the delay.
Stay frosty,
-Peter
GeneralPanda
ChocoPups
JazzyL
EdenGardener
OnceUponADime
MotherOfDragons
GreatLakerDion
EnglishMustard
Nato
RosewoodMaster
PCinFridge
Iosif
BlackBurn
GravySeal
PhotoshopMaster
HeatedToiletSeat
FiveFootOne
MaximumCloak
Biltong
ChickenOverRice
CaptainPrice
Clockwork
StrikerTen
LionHead
NextGenSniper
MysticCrow
Jackabee
OneEleven
SolidSnack
MuteUrMic
Excellency
PCgamer
NewTextbook
Snowcone
DamDeal
LordGaben
PrivateRyan
QuickScoper
BaconKills
LukesFather
TacoTuesday
Tacticool
Goose
Sheldon
Masteron
SgtDave
CaptainObvious
InMotherRussia
Teflon_Don
WealdHere
St.Tosin
MajorDisaster
TodBlackpawFox
Forrest
Griffen
Jordice
DaveBobYork
Sandman
Pazzuzu
EnigmA
Artyom
FeiOgon
1r8klr
Dragonsfenix
Helvetios
TravisJenkins
ChrisDolmeth
LiquidSnake
TouchDown
HeavyDutyUnicorn
BlackMagic
Bryce
FrostBite
TheBurnz