Hello Hockey Fans and I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! Thanks for supporting the game out there, it's really appreciated!
Version 0.74
Fixes
Arcade Mode -Ranking Points being set to zero on a loss has been fixed! Should be only deducting 2 now!
Gameplay -Cleaned up the icing call so it doesn't have that goofy double whistle. -Collisions have been tweaked to hopefully eliminate the warp player glitch
Menus -Added some instruction on Team Management Screen so its not so confusing -Modded Menu Music loops appropriately now.
Team Rosters -Tweaked some names and skills as some weren't completed correctly! -edited the TeamEditDB readme -edited the TestTeam
Under Construction
-Franchise Mode -Trophy Case -Steam Achievements -Manual
For More information about the game, please join our Discord, check out that Youtube (thats being neglected but I promise we will do something soon!) Check out the Steam Forums here!
-Jordan
Version 0.73 - New Teams - Mod options - Fixes
Hey Everyone! In the new version, there are some fixes and features added. First lets go over the updates and then the features working and still under construction.
Updates
-Teams have been redone, We now have more difference in the teams which is good for the gameplay. If I ever make any adjustments to the teams going forward, I'll put the old ones in a folder in the "TeamEdit" folder with the version number. You can then switch them as you please. For now these will be the ones moving on. I think any teams after this will be some addon packs requested by some beer leagues I'm associated with .. maybe?
-Player Chatter has again been adjusted. because its kind of funny to hear "One ON!" in a shootout.
MOD OPTIONS
Finally, I wont be saving over your teams and sounds on the updates. Now you can rest easy with the easy mod options in the menu. I'll quickly go over how to use them.
There are 2 folders. ModTeams and ModSound. If you have a set of teams (MUST BE A-J). Put them in the ModTeams Folder and switch the option on in the menu. AND BOOM MAGIC.
Same kind of thing in ModSound but a little different. Copy Music and PA files into the ModSound Folder, then alter them how you please from there. Little heads up on some of the restrictions. CAUTION: Intros, Penalties, Organ. Need to be the same length to avoid overlap. While Arena, Menu, Hype can be any length and PA files should be near the length but not mandatory.
Glitches Fixed?
The Warp Check I think is fixed (Player exiting the wall and coming back). I have not seen it in a good while since I made an adjustment.
The dreaded Icing bug - (Doesn't continue the game) I believe this is also fixed. I have not seen this since but it was a rare one anyway. Put in some failsafe so you don't get to the finals and "omg the icing glitch ruined those 80 + games" you played to get here.
Glitches Fixed!
-Puck bouncing out of boundary and the ref having to call a freeze because he is like What the crap. -Goalie warp-age, you can now enjoy behind the net gameplay without voodoo goalie robbing you.
Working Features
- Arcade 3 on 3 Hockey Complete with 3 periods, OT, SO. With Penalties, Icing - Exhibition Regular or Arcade mode - Arcade Mode (Season with playoffs) - Team Editor Package as well as modding capabilities for the sound - Co-op and Versus - Options - Support for keyboard - Xinput Controllers
This will be the last update for a week or so as I enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday with Friends and Family! Feel free to visit the forums here on Steam or our discord for any questions, comments, suggestions. Thanks for supporting the game and see you on the ice!
0.72 Roster Update
Big Changes to the Roster and Teams. ENJOY!
Please backup all modded teams and sounds to seperate folders while I work on an option to allow the modded files to work seamlessly with the game.
Thank You, -Jordan
Early Access 0.72 Hotfix 2
CAUTION: This update will save over current teams and sounds. Always keep your modified teams and sounds in Seperate folders to avoid replacement.
Mentioned by fellow owners of the game I have fixed the following. -Player indicators are no longer visible when watching or in Coach Mode. -Goalie Player Portraits have been added. -Player Chatter is not as random as it was. -IceRockets Roster Update.
Thank you!
0.72 HOTFIX
Demo Mode Annoyance, displaying the Player 1 and Player 2 Position indicators. This has been fixed!
Early Access 0.72
ITS HOCKEY TIME! And Welcome to the First Release of Light The Lamp Hockey in Early Access!
It has been a lot of work to get this thing ready for release to Early Access and unfortunately I have not had the time to show what all I have been working on. Instead I will uncover some of the big changes that you will notice from the Demo version to the Early Access Release.
For some of you on the Fence about what is included in the game, I will list the features that are completed at this time. By "Completed" I mean it works as intended with limited bugs detected.
Features
-10 Beer League Teams -The Game of Hockey 3 on 3, 3 periods, OT, and Sudden Death SO. , icing and / or penalties. -Penalties are dynamic as well as calls on the ice. -Puck Physics -Exhibition -Arcade Mode -Fully Co-op up to 4 players. -PVP 1 V 1 -Options -Modable Music and PA -Team Editor -Support for Keyboard -Support for Xinput Controllers.
-There is a weird icing bug that's real rare. The results are no transition and the clock keeps running until the next period begins. -The Camera may get stuck on one end or the other but I also think this is very rare. -The record keeping may be a little screwy from time to time on Arcade Mode about the last game played.
Arcade Mode
I created this mode to be what I wish arcade ports of yesteryears would have implemented. A Dynamic Leaderboard for you to chase and get in to the playoffs! And in case you are wondering, The CPU is generating those Initials and some do give you quite a laugh.
Each Season is 10 games against Random Opponents. Super fun when coop-ing with a friend. The Points are measured by a Win + Shutout + Goal Win Margin. So don't be afraid to just run that score right up. IT MAY JUST HELP YOU LATER. You can also be deducted 2 points for each loss. After the first game of the Season, the Rankings are revealed and the chase begins. To Qualify for the playoffs you must beat the 4th place opponent by 1 or more points. If you are number one at the end of the season, you get the Pitcher Trophy!
The Playoffs. This is indeed the gauntlet. 4 Consecutive matches that you must win to Acquire the Almighty Ship! Hitting is more prevalent and the one blown coverage could mean you are hitting the golf course or snack drawer to reset and start again!
Thank you and See you on the ICE!
-Jordan
DEMO RELEASED
I am proud to bring you the demo version of Light the Lamp! This demo should give you a great taste of what's to come for the future of this game! You can play as one of 2 teams in this demo, Mashers and Wampas and you play one 9 minute period in either the Arcade or Regular Mode.
Enjoy the Demo and Happy Spooky Season! -Jordan
Light The Lamp Hockey Oct 5th Stream! w the Developer
Watch developer Jordyboy try to stream and play his own game all at the same time! Please come in and stay a while and see what the fun is all about!
Should be about an hour in length with a few games, announcements and status updates regarding the game.
Post July 4th Update !
Happy Post July 4th Update! Discord Officially up and Arcade Mode close to being completed! Which would leave Franchise Mode and various Bug Watches before being ready to Launch!
I know Late 2022 Seems a bit vague, but that's what I'm working up to is November - December Time Frame. I would also like to release a product that's a proper 1.0 much like the hockey gaming predecessors I am trying to emulate.
So in closing, Thank You for any interest and I hope to provide more details and updates as we march towards Launch.
LIGHT THE LAMP HOCKEY GAME OFFICIAL DISCORD INVITE BELOW
https://discord.gg/b5Ejhv4s98
Post July 4th Update !
Happy Post July 4th Update! Discord Officially up and Arcade Mode close to being completed! Which would leave Franchise Mode and various Bug Watches before being ready to Launch!
I know Late 2022 Seems a bit vague, but that's what I'm working up to is November - December Time Frame. I would also like to release a product that's a proper 1.0 much like the hockey gaming predecessors I am trying to emulate.
So in closing, Thank You for any interest and I hope to provide more details and updates as we march towards Launch.
LIGHT THE LAMP HOCKEY GAME OFFICIAL DISCORD INVITE BELOW
