Hello Cowboys,
Finally, the new update 0.3.8 is now playable.
The brand new DLC "realistic map" is being reviewed by steam, should also be playable within 2-3 days.
Story Mode:
Completed story line and all levels with story animation film.
(4 new levels, and 10 new animations)
The story mode is the mainly updated mode in this update. As you can see in the screenshot, all levels are now able to play. I can't say too much story details here, if you're interested in this mode, go ahead and play the game.
Also it's worth mention that I remade all levels description and the animations start by Lv3. Personally I suggest playing this mode from Lv3 at least if you would like to see the whole story-line.
Basically, all levels now have animation films.
Quick Mode:
One new map added. It's a bigger town which also being used in the story mode.
There is a new "Train" level in the story mode, however due to lack of spawn points, I didn't add that map into quick mode.
Endless Mode:
A new map which has a little different landscape style.
This map also linked the terrains of Lv3 and Lv4.
(someone might have seen part it by jumping across the air wall)
Minigames:
A new minigame: Chicken Dinner.
Inspire by "Flying saucer shooting"
See how many chickens you can shoot down within 1 minutes.
Function improvement:
1. Steam Clouds
Now you can use steam clouds to share your scores and upgrading data through different computers and won't worry about losing them.
2. Steam Leaderborad
Add button which allow players see their own rank and ranks around them.
DLC: Bonus Realistic Map
A free bonus map to thank players for all your supports.
It's now being reviewed by Steam and can be played once been approved. Usually it takes 2 to 3 days.
This DLC currently contain one map playable. Will adding few more maps in the future development.
I will post another blog to introduce more detail about the DLC after it releasing.
Thanks for all your supports to this game. The game is still in the EA stage, and there will be more updates in the future.
Automatic rifle? Vote for game develop decision
Greetings cowboys,
In the lowpoly version, I added automatic rifle into the game which is not invented yet back to 1800s. Because in my opinion the game should mainly focus on having fun. I prefer to provide more weapon genre instead of been restricted by history.
However, according to the feedback, I realized not all players seem be happy about this. One negative review point out: "the gun selection is bizarre and anachronistic."
Since the new DLC is the "realistic" version, should I keep the gun selection been realistic too? Or add the automatic rifle so there will have more weapon genre. I'd like to hear your thought and make this decision by the result of this survey.
Vote Link:
https://forms.gle/xwdsbjPSHGyGo8E8A
(To avoid multiple votes, the survey requires Google account login, please understand that.)
You can also write your thought on the comments section. It will be considered into result.
As always, thank you for your support of this game.
About new upcoming update and realistic version
Hello Cowboys,
It's been a while since last blog posted. I was planning to update the game by the end of April, however, making the realistic version really cost me more unexpected times due to lack of experience of unreal engine 4.
Today I'm going to intro the upcoming content and future plan about this game.
About new update: The next update v0.3 will be playable on the next week. This update is mainly focus on content fill for existing mode, especially for Story Mode. There is no new mode on this update but will have new maps for each mode and new mini-game. so, whether which mode you like, you will find new contents there.
I will post another blog about detail for the update once it's online.
When will the realistic version playable: And for those people who waiting for realistic version, I'm glad to tell you the first version will release very soon. (within this month).
I have finished all the basic parts such as controller and AI, and some features like dynamic sky which make the game looks even better. I'm now looking for some decent character models and impact particles to replace the demo ones. Once the art asset replacements are finished, I will run a quick test to make sure it plays smoothly for the most current-gen graphic card.
How to play realistic version The realistic version will come as a Free DLC. The reason why I do this is mainly because this version would cost much more space for the hard-drive. So if it comes as a DLC, you can easily choose whether install it or not instead of install bunch of content anyway. Also the hardware requirement is different. I will do my best try to optimize it, but still you cannot expect some very old graphic card can run the current-gen environment.
That's all I got today. As always, if you have any question or suggestion, please leave a reply in the comments section. The discussion boards are also welcome.
Wish you best and good luck.
Achievements are waiting for you to unlock
Greetings cowboys,
As you might noticed, the game has some achievements now.
There would be more achievements with the progress of game development.
If you meet any problems about the achievements please contact me.
Thanks for all your supports as always!
Mac version is now available
Hi cowboys,
I'm glad to announce "Take That" now supports Mac.
If you find that the game has a lag issue, please try to lower down the graphic quality in the setting panel.
I also fixed the issue when the Endless mode didn't refresh the sections. Now it's a truly endless, as long as player can keep playing.
Again, If you have any question or suggestion, please leave a reply in the comments section. The discussion boards are also welcome.
33%Discount! New version is coming on March 11
Hi cowboys,
The new version will be released on March 11 (PDT).
To celebrate the game's first big content update, there will be a weeklong 33% discount! So if you're considering buying this game, you can wait until then.
For more info about the detail of this update, please check the previous blog.
Thanks for all your supports to this game. The game is still in the ea stage, and there will be more updates in the future.
Update Beta v0.2.1.0 is now live!(Mar. 11)
Hello Cowboys,
The new big update is coming, I'm working on the final testing to make sure there is no crucial bug. (Update: It' will be playable on March 11th with 33% weeklong discount).
Quick Mode:
Two new maps
One for native American style, one for forest camp.
The feature of these two maps is they both lack of big cover, so they are harder.
Mini-games Mode:
New west duel game.
This game is mainly inspired by the old NES(FC) game “Wild Gunman”. Player need to fellow the west duel rule and try to win a glorious victory.
(and thanks to players who suggest me add this mini-game)
New mode:
Endless mode. A brand-new mode contains items dropping system which is also main content for this update. There is more detail intro about this mode later in this blog.
Function improvements:
1. Custom key binding system. Now player can freely bind their own keys on the setting panel.
2. Auto/Hand Take cover option. According players’ feedback, players now can choose whether automatically taking cover or not. The default will still be “auto”. If you switch to by hand then the default button is key “C”, also you can adjust your own prefer key.
Next is the detail introduction about the new Endless Mode:
Gameplay:
In this mode, you play the game in a much bigger map than other mode. In the beginning, the map will generate some fighting areas. Once you step into that area, a new fighting start. The endless mode provides a new fighting gameplay: Dropping items, no health regeneration, limited bullets. Fighting areas will keep refresh until the player dead or chose to leave.
Items:
Here are 4 items for now, I will keep add more in the future.
1.Heath
Add 30% heath once picked up.
2.Bullets
All weapons get a magazine of bullets
3.Accurate
Player get 300% speed for a while.
4. Shield
Players gain 5 seconds of invincibility
Other function:
Riding system
Long press “E” to ride the horse, and also long press “E” to leave.
Leaderboard
The mode will have an independent steam leaderboard, but your upgrades in the camp will still be applied in this mode.
The new mode has just been finished, and there may be some serious bugs. If you meet any problems, please feel free to let me know. I’ll fix it as soon as possible.
I know someone is waiting for the realistic style version. I have finished the player controller part for that version. Still lots works need to do, such as AI. Hope I can release the first demo for realistic version by the end of next month. I will let you guys know the developing progress.
Big decision: The game will support the current-gen realistic style in the future
Hi cowboys,
The endless mode is not online yet, but there is a reason!
When I was learning the Unreal Engine last week, I accidentally saw a very high quality Western environmental pack. The quality is too good, I just can't help but immediately buy it. After trying to rebuild the scenes in the game with these models, I was shocked by the result, it's just too beautiful!!!
After that, I made this decision: The game should have a version with this style!
Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to replace all the current version contents directly but add a new realistic version. The game will have a launcher. You can choose the style you like to play.
Here's a comparison of the two styles:
lowpoly screenshot:
realistic screenshot:
Of course, because this new version needs to build in the new engine, the previously implemented functions need to be reworked. In addition to the scene, the game also needs character models, weapons and so on to be made. So, it still needs time to develop. My plan is to launch the first beta version of the new style within two months, then fill the existing content of the original version in to new one.
At the same time, the cartoon version content update will continue, endless mode because this has been delayed for a while, will be online as soon as possible.
Hope you guys are happy with this plan. If you have any question or suggestion, please leave a reply in the comments section. The discussion boards are also welcome.
Wish you best and good luck.
Progress of new endless mode development
Hi cowboys,
Just want to you guys to know I have done all the functionality part of the new endless mode,
but since it runs on a much bigger map, I still need few days to optimize it.
Currently, it runs smoothly on my PC with GTX1060 gpu, but only got about 30+ fps on the GTX760m labtop.
The optimizing work will be finished within recent days, I promise I will lauch the new mode before the end of this week.
Thanks for all your patience, wish you best.
Patch Beta v0.1.2.1
Hi, cowboys.
I'm working on the new mode these day and it would soon be able to play.
But I also found some bugs there which should be fixed as soon as possible, so before the next upcoming content, I upload this version.
The camera jitters glitch has been fixed which is very annoying sometimes.
Also, I added the anti-cheat system to prevent hacker change the steam-leaderboard.
Some minor bugs are also fixed.
Beside new mode, some feature will also be added in the next version such as custom key binding. Thanks for your playing and patience.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions.
