Been updating Flatline and creating a new map for the gamemode. Fixed a problem with the wave number acting weird on the first round (quite rare, but it happened) and also extended the escape trigger on camp whitner for Flatline. Another change for Flatline is that now mid boss and end boss is never the same, since the new boss type has now been finished.
Wasn’t able to get too much done during the holidays and now going back and forth to help speed up HeadCount progress. The new CVRO Freelancer maps are ready for testing, after we have some playtesting and we feel the levels are perfect, we will be pushing the build live! Soon! Really excited to have this out in your hands soon enough! If you own the game on steam and wish to playtest the new free lancer levels just go to our discord ask for Mike. Discord.gg/monochrome
This week I have been bug hunting to get ready for the next content release – and its really nearly there! Also touched up on all the other missions giving them some polish. In process tweaked player speeds, money rewards and overlooked enemy pathing.
#TeamAlex
I added some Audio and some bug fixing to BavBoss who you will meet soon enough! Fixed a few issues with wrong models and effects being applied. Polished end of round grip-ables and tackled a nasty enemy outline issue. Added in Health pick-ups including awesome effects which is amazeballs! Updated loot drop system, index control placement and some trigger axis on weapons. Weapons will feel pretty neat can’t wait for you to try them all!
#TeamBrian
Went straight to work and added some Material fixes like a boss, helped out Lawrence with level/gameplay scripting. Gameplay should feel very smooth. Did some pampering on Ambient Audio for the immersive touch. And general reference checking and maintenance. We are looking to get started to release this to Oculus Quest right after this large content update is live. PlayStation VR will likely come around the same time. I know lots of you are excited waiting for the PlayStation and Oculus store version and we are on it!
#TeamMike Oof I’m back again! Spent most of the new year working on dressing up the tutorial map so it looks pretty sick! Already posting a screenshots on social media, but here are a few more!
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Devblog 2021.12.15
Devblog 2021.12.15
Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.
Last Stop part 3 is coming along great! We are doing the final art pass, which means it will soon be ready for QA. Zombie roaring sound cutting out has also been fixed, and fixed a rare bug where the player would play the death scream when spawning to quickly after dying. Also re-implemented footstep sounds (can be adjusted by the client) and “out of breath” sound not stopping when escaping and being able to adjust when it should play (default 50%, 25% or never). May or may not show off some new things for free key friday! ;)
City FreeRoam is back and Subway is ready for push into the next build. Cross Street Free Roam is making progress, layout is fairly complete, just need to set more block out, some props, and detailing passes. I’m trying to bring back 1 unused feature, that isn’t too complicated nor does it touch nor contradict other main code. Otherwise its ready for playtesting! My next goal will be to look into adding attachments with Alex in the loadouts for Freelancer mode. We do need some testers, so if you are interested, join our discord and ping Mike.
New Shop is in after a bit of some clean up and debuggery. Whole new tutorial level complete and just waiting for polish pass. Can’t wait for you all to play it!
#TeamAlex
Put in some serious work with the new War campaign boss you will encounter. This boss will be pretty tough, but nothing you can’t handle.
#TeamBrian
Worked on audio for 9 new weapons. There will be 4 new Revolvers and 5 new rifle/machine guns. They are sounding pretty good, and the FX for tracer rounds look great!
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Make sure if you have any bug reports, to place them in the appropriate channel whether steam forums or on Discord. Announcement comment thread is not the place.
Also, join us on our discord, where we are the most active and you can even get sneak peeks!
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Devblog 2021.11.25
Devblog 2021.11.25
Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.
Most of my work was showcased in the last major update. Lots of bug fixes, and quality of life updates, return of classic server browser. Will continue to update the UI, but I’m a programmer by heart, and merely dabble in UI design. I hope you like the final look when completed. Currently prepping for some holiday surprises, I know you will like them. Though I don’t want to spoil them now. Soon! Also, Splitscreen has gone fairly wonky with this last update. I cannot seem to replicate this issue on my end, because source is pain engine. Will look into it, though hard when I don’t have that issue on my own pc. Last stop is back on QA build for playtesting, and the new escape map is coming along great! Still a bit to go.
Also, be sure to give us the Labor of love nomination on steam <3
It has been a long time coming, but here for an official update! Subway is going out next update (still WIP), along with some fun hats (thanks Alex), may add in some more variants before the holidays! Teleport navigation is now working again too in the new build! Been planning some things to come out in the following update including CrossStreet Freelancer and Free roam version. Already making great progress! Will try to stream some of the level design stuff at some point! Let me know if you are interested in seeing more of those types of streams in our discord.
#TeamAlex
Was really hurting for time this time around, but was able to help Mike with adding in new hat cosmetics for some zombos. Also, did the artwork to finally include Subway into freelancer mode! Any hat or headwear you’d like to see in game? Let us know in suggestions channel in our discord!
So did plenty of “quality of life” touch ups on the overall game, rebalanced a few guns, optimal pausing and adjusting player speed. Prepping the road for the latest campaign area in the works. Not to mention the new menu will be in the next update!
#TeamAlex
I too did some touch ups, tweaked some weapons gripping (Material and Mesh too) and I fixed issues with outlines on enemies, should no longer be an issue. Began hooking up the logic on loot boxes. Will be a wonderful addition!
#TeamBrian
Touched up on a new mission area 2, making sure enemies are properly spawning and balanced. Had some stuff come up that took me out of work for a bit, but slowly coming back! Already getting back to work on some audio stuff.
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Make sure if you have any bug reports, to place them in the appropriate channel whether steam forums or on Discord. Announcement comment thread is not the place.
Also, join us on our discord, where we are the most active and you can even get sneak peeks!
