Pierhead Arcade
Quick fix
* Fixed the mystery collider on the left hand
* Fixed some bowling bugs
Update
Here's some not-too-spooky changes:
* Added hot keys for hosting and joining
* H - hosts a public game
* J - joins a game (same IP as the previous session you manually joined)
* Bowling pin hit test tweak
* Bowling balls more bouncy
* Bowling balls make a rolling sound
* Light probe tweak
* Teleporting with teddies work now
* Added new pucks clarification to Penguin Shuffle
* Ambient audio spatial blend tweak
* Rat doesn't collide with saloon doors
Halloween theme will revert to normal tomorrow but will come back around next year automatically (or you can change your system clock)
Spooky Update
For the next week or so you'll find your arcade has some new residents in the rafters and a couple jack-o'-lanterns dotted around.
But that's not all, we have also added a whole new game!
Shoot wild west zombies for points but don't let them reach you or you'll lose time and points. This game is a permanent addition so you can play it year round.
Happy Halloween!
Multiplayer fix
<*>Accepting invites work again
<*>Port forwarding should be automatic for most users now
<*>Disabled graphics jobs as it was unstable for some users
<*>Added new launch command arguments for force loading headsets
<*>"-forceOVR"
<*>"-forceOpenVR"
Look out for new games in a future update ;)
NAT punch-through beta
We need some testers for the new NAT punch-through method.
This method consists of 3 components:
<*>Automatic port forwarding
<*>NAT punch-through facilitator
<*>Direct connection
This will allow 90%~ of users to play online (unless your network or router blocks the above methods e.g. school networks)
If you haven't already port forwarded please try connecting to another player online either with quick match or friends invite (invite accept appears over your controller)
I'm particularly interested in if you are able to connect to the facilitator which will be noted in the output log in the Arcade_Data folder.
Please also note any loss of performance.
To test the new NAT punch-through you have to opt-in to the beta in steam.
Happy testing ːsteamhappyː
Minor Update
<*>Changed the word "Bad" to "Slow" to make scoring more clear.
<*>Removed message when hitting a paddle that's not all the way up for less clutter / confusion.
Other Changes:
<*>Dino Whack physics tweak.
<*>Oculus related tweaks.
Future updates:
We're experimenting with other NAT-punchthrough methods to make the process more streamlined for users.
Back from EGX with an update
(We'll do a proper write up on our website later)
We've got your first post launch patch here which includes:
<*>Exploit fix for Honey Rush
<*>Basketball physics tweak
<*>Make teleporting out of the hall more difficult
<*>Bowling exploit fix
<*>Disappearing controller / laser fix
<*>Arctic Shuffle bug fix
We'll have a more substantial update later so keep an eye out for it.
Pierhead Arcade Full Release Now Live!
We are proud to announce that Pierhead Arcade is leaving Early Access and launching into full release!
It's been a long road and I'd like to congratulate/thank the other team members, Vivienne and Julian on their hard work and dedication to bringing a slice of classic arcade fun to virtual reality.
We're at EGX now to show off the game and drum up some support. If you're attending then drop by for some swag (virtual swag also included in this build).
This update sees the new game Honey Rush pushed out to all players and comes with a whole host of performance optimisations and bug fixes.
Thank you all for participating in the game's early development, keep the feedback coming and stay tuned for future content and more platforms.
Read about the origins here:
http://steamcommunity.com/games/435490/announcements/detail/568966177036913287
Looking forward to seeing you at EGX
The Mechabit Team
Release candidate!
This version includes another new game called Honey Rush
As you can see it's the first joystick game in the arcade. You use the joysticks to control either side of a long pole and you have to guide a ball up a maze of holes to get to the goal. The faster you do it the more points you get.
We need people to test the release candidate ahead of the official release on the 22nd.
We'll be at EGX on the launch day so expect some delay if you post any messages to us then. Here's what kind of swag you'll be able to grab if you're attending: http://steamcommunity.com/app/435490/discussions/0/343786746000715748/
Here's a little teaser video if you can't wait to see the new machine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJlFxzwKQ-g&feature=youtu.be
Future plans were posted here if you missed it:
http://steamcommunity.com/games/435490/announcements/detail/568966177036913287
"Why is X game missing?" - Don't worry, we'll be adding more content post release but we've completed all the goals in Early Access and even exceeded the target number of games as well. If you bought the game today it would feel like a complete experience.
Other changes:
<*>Fixed Rapid Fire hole state bug
<*>Tweaked claw physics
<*>Basketball physics tweak
<*>New music
<*>Graphics slider UI tweaks
EDIT:
Thanks for the feedback, made some more changes:
<*>Adjusted the restricted zones of some machines
<*>Honey Rush keyboard moved
<*>Honey Rush scoring and tickets adjusted
<*>Bowling pins sync correctly online
<*>Toys should appear on both player's machines online
<*>Better rotation syncing on all objects
<*>Added a "stand here" text
EDIT2:
I heard you wanted some Pierhead swag but can't make it to EGX, well you can have the next best thing and play with the beermats in VR!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u4otyoU6c0&feature=youtu.be
<*>Much improved online syncing of objects
<*>Sync bowling scores
<*>Sync Honey Rush online
<*>Comet Drop Music
<*>Tank bullets sync online
<*>IP address is saved next time you play again
Known issues:
<*>Car doesn't appear for clients
In-game quality settings
We've also juiced up the effects on some of the machines.
Lit up the prize corner a bit better.
Tweaked the physics of the claw machine a bit more.