0.06-RC3 will be out for testing within the hour! Over the past few weeks we have been working on major database upgrades, a marble skin store, and aditional ranking leaderboards for players to compete globally.
Behind the scenes database upgrades
We are now tracking a variety of user stats which will be accesible in the Extras Leaderboards menu. Global Rank, Level, Gems, Distance and Deaths can be compared with other users.
Please be aware that this is the first live test of the new database systems, and you may run into issues. We apologize for any inconveniences, and ask you submit any bug reports to our Steam Community Forums.
- How do Global Ranks work?
Your global rank is calculated based on your skill level and how much you play the game. Everyone will start from 0, it will be quick to climb up the ranks if you are committed enough, but also not too discouraging for newer players who start at a skill disadvantage.
- Marble Store/Skin Roster
Playing the game will reward you with Gems to spend in the Skin Store. Each day 8 different skins will be up for sale in the store. You can earn gems by leveling up and completing levels.
There are 58 skins total; common, uncommon and rare. Each day the roster will feature 4 commons, 3 uncommons and 1 rare skin, all with different prices.
Once you have bought these skins they can be accessed and applied at anytime in the Inventory menu. Can you collect them all?
- Server upgrades
You should never have any downtime which was a rare issue before.
A long with this, times and stats will never be lost again as the new systems allow complete control and flexability. With this comes increases to cheat-detection, we can now properly ban offending users from competing in any of the leaderboards!
- Two New Levels!
We are now at 82 total levels! 22 more since the first release! Extended Bunny and Rolling Hills can be found in the Bonus stage selection screen.
- Join the Discord!
Some of our players have set up a community Discord channel! Click the link below to join.
https://discord.gg/BjY5zNm
Thanks!
PATCH NOTES v0.06-RC2 - 01/30/2018
PATCH NOTES v0.06-RC2 - 01/30/2018
- 6 NEW LEVELS!
Jungle by tomi speget
Basics by Rosie
Frictional Spiral by Rosie
Slope Run by Rosie
Linear Run by Rosie
Orange Road by Rosie
- Rocket Powerup Tweaks
- New Marble skins! Press Q at anytime to pick between any of the 15 skins.
- New Textures
Ice and Grip have been updated to look a little more icey and grippy! Here's a preview:
PATCH NOTES v0.06-RC1 - 01/27/2018
PATCH NOTES v0.06-RC1 - 01/27/2018
This is our first release candidate update for public beta testing of the new physics system.
Whats New:
- Physics improvements
Don't worry about your already completed times! This new physics system is exactly the same as the old, but should fix major "bounce glitch" issues.
- 2 New User Levels
Gemsweeper by Jazzek & Courage by le mems
What does RC mean?
We originally planned to have a whole new global ranking system in the v0.05 update, but because of issues that came up It was post-poned. Future v0.06RC updates will begin rolling out some of these new features for testing, so please be aware that any stats(besides level leaderboards) may be reset at any point.
Full release of v0.06 will feature global ranking, full stat tracking, new gem currency, and more. We don't have a confirmed ETA for this update, but stay tuned!
PATCH NOTES v0.05 - 23/01/2018
PATCH NOTES v0.05 - 23/01/2018
- Collection level category
5 new levels that feature dozens of gems for you to collect. These extremely large maps have many different routes for you to figure out, as well as being the foundations for maps that will be used for multiplayer later this year.
- User Created level category
7 New user created levels. A few users have been kind enough to make some levels to be added to the game using the External Level Creation guide.
If you want to create your own levels be sure to check it out.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1247141752
- Level/Experience system
This feature is in testing. After completing levels you will be awarded experience to level up your profile, this will come in useful later when global ranking systems are enabled.
- Increased collision range of Gems.
2018 IS COMING! PATCH NOTES v0.04 - 12/30/2017
2018 is almost here, and to celebrate v0.04 of Marble Skies is here!
PATCH NOTES v0.04 - 12/30/2017
- New Year themed menu!
- Random marble skins(testing)
- Q to change your skin at any time
- Various leaderboard tweaks
- Best times are now retrieved from leaderboard database to avoid local save issues
All these levels feature fixes to the smoothness of curves, and some extra decorations. Changes will not have any affect on leaderboard times.
- Beginner level 8 redesign
Half Pipe altered to help casual players complete easier. New ramps enable users to skip the rocket jump, and take a long ramp to the top.
- Intermediate level 14 redesign
Bunny Hopping II start altered as the casual method was rarely played.
PATCH NOTES v0.035 - 12/29/2017
PATCH NOTES v0.035 - 12/29/2017
Small update to leaderboard plugin, how the leaderboards works and powerup exploit fixes.
- Leaderboard now shows times to the nearest 3rd decimal place. This should reduce confusion as to who has the best times when all are similar.
- Leaderboard now ranks users past 50. Testing needed.
- Leaderboard "Show Me" and "Show Top" buttons added
- Powerup timer issue fixed. Quick restarts now reset the respawn timers.
- Intermediate level 19 renamed to "Depths Below"
- Any times suspected of previous exploit uses have been removed.
Make sure to check out our new External Level Creation guide if you would like to start making levels!
We've had a lot of feedback from people asking to create their own levels, so I've decided as a quick "fix" for this is to let people create them externally in Blender.
A level creator is still planned for the future, but for dedicated users, you now have the option to make your own.
I've created a guide that should be easy enough to follow and create something simple. If you're up for the challenge, make sure to read the guide carefully and see what you can create!
Congratulations to all that got on the tops of the leaderboards! Please accept the invite sent to your Steam account so that we can send you your keys!
- Major engine updates
- Physics updates
- Leaderboard updates
- Christmas menu
- New menu layouts
- Beginner level 20 redesign
- Ball roll axis locked to vertical movement only
4 Days left of the Giveaway! + Physics Updates & More
- Giveaway!
There's 4 more days for you to put in your best times on the leaderboards for your chance to win a free game key for your friends! Make sure you get your times in by 12/23/2017 in order to qualify!
- Physics updates
We've had a lot of feedback over the past few days, and we will be implementing an engine update to combat some crashing issues and some updates to the physics which will alter the gameplay.
Rolling physics will be tightened up to give you more control over the ball after the 23rd of December so that the giveaway is not affected. After these updates the leaderboards may be reset.
