Overruled
This Week - New Update and Play The Devs
We just want to apologise for being a bit quiet on the forums and on the update front for the last few weeks. We've had our heads down working on some great content and we've also had a couple of awesome expos (EGX and PlayExpo) and it's made us neglect our community. To be honest that's not a good enough excuse and we want you to know that you are our top priority and that everything we've been doing is to give you guys a better experience with Overruled!
We're excited to bring you the next update, which I think we're announcing at the start of the week, it's an awesome one and it's changed how we've viewed the game.
We've also got some more SP content lined up, some more MP maps, more cards, more game types and some surprises along the way.
Really this announcement is an announcement for an announcement and it's also an apology. We are genuinely sorry and we're going to be a lot more active. We're going to start doing regular play the dev fight nights and we want to start arranging some tournaments as those of you coming to see us at Expos are starting to kick our asses.
Thank you for sticking with us and the game and I can't wait to see what you think of the new content!
We love you guys,
Thanks,
Dlala
Overruled! Update 3 - More Features / Tweaks / Fixes! [25/09/2014]
Check out this update list for a whole host of features, tweaks and fixes in the latest Overruled! update!
Features
D-Pad Now Supported
Support for Azerty keyboards
Sessional win tally in lobbies
New loading screens with hints and tips
Kill/Death Spread After Each Match
Game types now shown on SP level select when level is highlighted
New loading screen /w character info
Hints and Tips on loading screen
Campaign guide at start of each SP level
Ability to return to level select from SP levels
Can now cycle through player indicators to show steam names
Tweaks
New run speed
Tweaks to jump speed/height
Players can't jump as high when holding swagbag
Melee attacks do more damage
Bigger knockbacks on attack
New effects on combat
Hitting head on platform causes player to fall down
Reduced time on the menu tweens
Sounds now played when hill moves in KOTH
Sounds now played when player enters hill in KOTH
Headhunter suicides now award last living opponent who hit player the kill
Unlocking animation added to SP level select
Extra team up card added to default deck
Points now grow faster and bigger on HUD when obtained
Character animation overhaul to make animations smoother
Removed ability to parry 3rd (Strong) hit in combo
Smoothed combat animations
Can now hear only 1 SFX when collecting race flag
Player can no longer hold 3 overrule cards at once
Audio played when switching between characters in SP character select
Players now fall after hitting head on solid platform
Players can no longer fill hand with Overrule cards
General lighting tweaks to levels and projectiles
New impact effects for combat
Crappy looking corkboard graphic removed
General Fixes
All screens tween off/on
Gametype timers now working correctly
In-game pause screen brightness now consistent
Improved pre-game loading
Improved loading on mac
Various fixes to disconnecting a controller
Game now loads without internet connection
Fixes to images in credits screen
Small fix to shadow rendering on character select
Mode lock card no longer travels to center of screen in edge cases
VO no longer plays after settings menu closed
Random SFX no longer plays at start of level
Infinite swagbags no longer possible by playing swagbag card when no-one is holding the bag
Big hand animation bug no longer appears
Dlala logo now appears on mac
Overlapping buttons on settings save prompt are gone
Player now drops swagbag if killed by environmental death boxes
Player no longer shown at spawn point just after death
Missing font references fixed
Suicides count towards death counts
All MP only achievements have that in Steam description
Multiplayer Fixes
Player no longer able to play on their own by removing controller
Buttons no longer appear through boxes on character select
Fix to certain audio not getting paused when online
No lobby found message will no longer appear in map select
Inactive player message no longer carries over to Map Select
Time out on connecting now longer hangs
Will no longer see inactive message if readied up
Troll's Turmoil V now displays correct score card
Various characters no longer clip boxes
"NEW HIGH SCORE" now localised into all languages
Missing collision from Troll Turmoil IV
Collision blocking platform Troll Turmoil I
Stay scrappy,
H Team17
THEY SEEING ME TROLLING - New Level! New Character! Whole New Campaign! FIGHT NIGHT!
Brawlers!
A new update for Overruled! has arrived, packing a new character, new level and a whole new single player campaign for you to bosh through. We've even added 18 new bombastic Steam achievements for you to obtain!
The new stuff is below, click here to read and discuss the whole update:
New Features
- New character - Motherlover
- New multiplayer map - Mum's Bridge
- New single player campaign - Troll's Turmoil
- 18 multiplayer Steam achievements now live
Don't forget that tonight is FIGHT NIGHT! Just jump online from 7PM BST and join Dlala Studios and Team17 in a good old fashioned SLOBBERKNOCKER! Read the details here.
See you in the forums!
MT17
Hotfix - Multiplayer Hotfix
We've just rolled out a little hotfix (BuildID: 369969) which should get rid of any issues you guys had getting the "Wrong Version" error when trying to connect to each other.
Any problems please let us know!
Thanks,
Dlala
Update 2 - More Single Player + Bugfixes
Hey Guys,
**IMPORTANT** - Old versions of the game will have issues playing the new one so please make sure that your Steam BuildID (Right click, properties, local files) is at LEAST 367426. If it isn't then please update (Right click, properties, local files, verify integriy of game cache) - **IMPORTANT**
The second update for Overruled! has landed, featuring a whole new single player campaign and a few bug fixes addressing some of the issues you've been reporting to us in the Report a Problem board (thanks!). Here's the lo-down:
Features
- New single player campaign (Bunny’s Test) for you to play!
Bug Fixes
- Judge’s Justice VI now says VI instead of 6
- Changed point boundaries on Judge’s Justice II
- Fixed issue with game rendering in top corner on first load
- Fixed issue with host being left on map screen on their own
- Fixed issue with game being run without Steam
- Fixed issue with advanced settings being reset
- Fixed issues with client leaving and host leaving locking on map screen
You can use this thread to let us know what you think of Bunny's Test. For bug reporting on the latest build, double-jump over to the Report a Problem board.
Enjoy!
MT17
(Discuss this update here)
Overruled! Thursday Night Fight Night
Fighters!
This coming Thursday (4th September) from 7PM BST (11AM PDT) we’re challenging you all to a brawl. Myself and a few of the developers from Dlala Studios will be playing online and taking challenges from the Overruled! community.
Think you’ve got what it takes to kick our respective butts? Just jump online, join the Overruled! Group Chat and search for a game! I’ll be spamming invites to folks in Group Chat too, so if you can’t find a dev just join us there. I’ll even produce an “honour roll” of players who kicked my butt during the event, which will later be announced on the forums for my personal shame.
Let us know if you’re coming along below and we’ll see you on Fight Night!
BRING IT ON!
MT17
(Discuss this event here)
JUSTICE Update Now Available!
Please Thumbs Up this announcement if you enjoy it at the bottom of the page, it helps us get Overruled! onto Steam's community and store pages, which is awesome!
Brawlers!
The first content update for Overruled! is available now; packing a new character, a new level and new features. Read on, before Anti-Hero comes and changes everything.
New Features:
- New character "Judge Mental"
- New multiplayer map "Halls of Just-Ish"
- New change 'em up "Mode Lock"
- Cursor locking option in settings
- New high score indicator
- Steam cloud save now supported
There's also a full-blown host of bug fixes and tweaks. Get your backside into the Discussions forum for the blow-by-blow update details.
Caio for now!
Mike_Team17
Overruled! Community Roundup!
Hullo brawlers!
Welcome to the Overruled Community Roundup! Here's the lo-down of what's been going on here in the Steam forums and beyond, with hand-picked stories from myself and the devs at Dlala Studios. Enjoy!
Overruled! at gamescom 2014!
We took Overruled! to this year's gamescom expo in Cologne, Germany where 2 brilliant things happened:
- Microsoft announced that Overruled! will be coming to XBOX One
- Loads of gamers got the chance to play the game on XBOX One for the first time, ...including IGN!
Even if you've no interest in consoles, this is great news for Overruled! More players = bigger community and a higher profile for the game.
Mousie Voices Sasol the Pirate!
We revealed the news this week that YouTuber Mousie is the voice of Sasol the Pirate! The first of many YouTubers to voice the game, Mousie gives us Sasol’s classic lines such as “Tharr be no rules for pirates” and “take yer time landlubber!”, and you can watch her Overruled! story here.
Thread of the Week!
Closer to home, the forums have been buzzing! You guys have been doing a great job of reporting any issues found whilst playing, please do keep that up.
We've also had tactical discussions, suggestions on contols and (my personal favourite) the Looking for Players thread where lonely brawlers can find sparring partners for online fisticuffs. But, without a doubt, thread of the week has to go to:
The Character Megathread
The sheer madness of this discussion sets it apart. Here's some quotes to prove my point:
Bunny is pro. But Indie is "Make the girls crazy like Shaft" cool.
you beat me to making this thread haha.
I'd love to make a character that's been attacked by bees or something and is all swollen up. Would look even cooler when he punches and his hand gets even bigger. :)
Character Idea
Maybe a narwhal?? :)) That would be fabulous
:D
Keep the madness coming guys, it gives me a giggle - and I know the devs are loving your suggestions.
Overruled! Creations!
We’re loving the screenshots you’ve been taking and leaving for us in the community hub, keep it up – we’re using the best ones you take to promote the game!
You should probably avoid looking at this Anti-Hero gif late at night though, that stare stays with you.
We’re also in love with these War Stories posted by Overruled! Beta testers. We’re sure by now that you have some war wounds, so get fingers to keyboard and share your stories with the community!
Last but far from least this week is the first winner of Dlala Studios’ Draw a Character competition. Massive congratulations to David Hamblin for creating Fruit Punch – now in the game! You can see the original drawing and the final in-game character here.
We’re always on the lookout for your creations, so get yer felt tips out and do us a character doodle for the Character Megathread.
Your Mates Needed!
My job during Early Access is to raise the profile of Overruled! and get more players playing. We all know this game is juicy and awesome, but we need you guys to be shouting about your experiences too! Here’s some ways you can help us out:
- Follow Dlala Studios and Team17 on Twitter for Overruled! news, competitions and more
- Sit your friends down on your sofa and show them the game! We’ve also got a “4 Steam keys for the price of 3” offer on for thrifty friend groups.
- Write a review of Overruled! be totally open and honest, we’d love to know what you think of the game so far, and your reviews will help Steam users make informed decisions when buying the game.
- Invade Reddit, plaster screenshots on Facebook and go crazy with YouTube gameplay vids. Just be sure to give us a heads up here in the forum whenever you make an Overruled! creation – we’ll help you make it famous!
- Thumbs Up the Overruled! announcements, as this helps us get the game on Steam's front page and Community hub!
And finally…
Achievements!
Sasolid Crew
- Hold the Swag Bag for 21 Seconds as Sasol
Well done sir, well done.
See you in the forums!
MT17
Offer: Get 4 Steam Keys For The Price of 3!
Hey you! How do you like the new Steam design? It's blue and has corners!
But enough nattering.
For the best experience, Overruled! is best played with 3 other punching bags friends. To make this easier for you, we've set up an offer on Steam which lets you grab 4 game keys for the price of 3.
So! All you have to do now is decide whether to share the savings, or have a 4-way-duel for the free key. The choice is yours!
Here's a link for you to peruse.
See you in the forums!
MT17
Soundtrack Now Available in your Steam/Overruled! folder!
The tunes in Overruled! are gosh-darn lovely. So that you can enjoy them outside of your brawl-time, the lovelies at Dlala Studios have now made the .mp3's available in the game's install folder. Just look for the aptly named "Soundtrack" folder.
Enjoy!
MT17