We have prepared something SPOOKY for you! In this Halloween special update, we have hidden many tricks and treats for you! Go and try to find all the secrets, the event will last until 1.11.2021
However, that's not all. With the release of this update, you can get Tank Mechanic Simulator with a 50% discount! till the 1 November!
For full list with changes please find attached change log below:
1.2.7 Halloween
Added:
Special Extraction contract for Halloween event
Visual changes for Menu
Visual changes for Overview
Visual changes for Workshop
Visual changes for ProvingGrounds
Halloween Achievement
Thanks for all the support and have a SCARY weekend đ DeGenerals
Development Status #108
Dear Mechanics,
Welcome to our one hundred and eight development status update.
BT-7
This week we focused on BT-7 - outside and inside out. After collecting more references, including our community, we enriched this little, fast tank with a new air filter, radiostation, and ammunition boxes.
Unnecessary elements were removed, after confirming their absence, and existing ones, like gearbox and final drives were given new interior and more detail.
Certain errors and mistakes were corrected immediately upon finding them, including some texture changes.
We are also working on functionality features for tanks with unique abilities, and as you may know, BT-7 possesses such - driving without tracks, which you can expect, once the tank is released with the DLC.
We are adding special user keys that will control specific functionalities, like dropping tracks during test drive for BT 7. We will showcase it soon.
Consoles update We have new news regarding the console version of Tank Mechanic Simulator. It will be updated to the state of the PC version already by the end of this year. Players will get long-awaited Community Free Vehicles, access to the Tank Warehouse, and much more! For a detailed planned changelog, please visit the official DeGenerals Reddit -https://www.reddit.com/r/DeGenerals/
Thanks for all the support and have a good weekend. DeGenerals
Development Status #107
Dear Mechanics,
Welcome to our one hundred and seventh development status update.
DLC#1 Status update
Our initial plan was to release the first DLC in Q3 of 2021. We are very sorry to push the release again for a few months. The amount of work for each new tank requires two times or three times of work that we previously had to do - mostly because we are adding more and more mechanics and features. Each new tank has to support them. The Maus tank that was released some time ago is a good example. We won't promise an exact date but expect the DLC out this year.
Now to show the progress and new features that we need to add for the DLC:
User keys - a special set of keys assigned by a player and then recognized by tank special config - an example would be the ability to drop or mount tracks for BT-7, or drop or mount extra fuel tank on Maus
Reorganisation of how the game handles profiles - each profile will have its own save files and folder for profile content, as well as allow for profile names without current bugs
Sandbox mode - unlimited money and reputation but no achievements
Building tanks - from the crafting menu, it will spawn a hull and turret only of a given tank
Churchill Mk III AVRE
Much like Shermans with their Crab version, Churchills also had some unique variants. One in our jurisdiction is the AVRE version, boasting 290mm mortar, instead of the standard 57mm cannon.
The mortar was reloaded by the driver's assistant, by opening a sliding hatch and breaking the mortar in half, like a side-by-side shotgun, rather than loader in the turret.
BT-7
BT-7 with mod.35 turrets were most often command tanks, with less ammo, but a more powerful radio, equipped with a transmitter, a rare commodity in Soviet armored vehicles. The 71-TK-3 radio wasn't the most sophisticated or robust but surely did its job.
PzKpfw VI Ausf. B Tiger II (H) âKing Tigerâ
The Tiger II was able to use three types of ammo, two of which we are currently making the PzGr 39/43 armor-piercing and Sprgr 43 High Explosive. The former was able to penetrate 233mm of vertical armor, and 202mm of 30 degrees angled armor at 100m. Latter high explosive round was mostly used for either truck, lightly armored vehicles, or infantry emplacements.
M18 Hellcat
M18 Hellcat is known for its tremendous speed and acceleration, and it owes it to its lightweight and powerful engine. The Wright-Continental R-975-C4 is an air-cooled, 9-cylinder radial piston engine, producing an impressive 400hp. The same type of engine was used on the early Shermans.
We are putting lots of focus into getting this engine done right. Fortunately for us, we have good references and documentation. It is much easier than making an engine or gearbox for the Maus.
Tutorial remake
We hear complaints about incorrect tutorials, that it is too complicated and bugged. The decision has been made and we are going to remake it from scratch. There will be a special mode not integrated into the main game. Stay tuned for more info about this, also if you have suggestions - please post them here in the comment section or on our discord.
Tank Creator
Development of the Tank Creator tool is resumed. Similar to Metal Object Creator, the tool will be shipped as UnityPackage. Currently, it supports the generation of tanks from input FBX geometry. The tank then can be spawned in-game from a contract, with elements assembly/disassembly, and Paint Room support. More info soon.
Thanks for all the support and have a good weekend. DeGenerals
Update 1.2.6.2 Hotfix #2
Dear Mechanics,
we have released second hotfix for update 1.2.6 for PC and MacOS version of the game. List of changes below:
1.2.6.2 Hotfix #2
Added:
A check before allowing to leave to main menu or back to workshop in Pause Menu
Fixed:
Maus will not appear on scrapyard
Maus Radiator Cap Cover is now visible in store
Panzer II Radio position
Resupply menu now correctly displays more than 2 weapons
Pershing now correctly handles its radiator state
Pressing Interior mode key when being inside tank will not disable rendering the outside world now
Tanks should now correctly check additional parts that are outside Drive modules (Engine/FuelSystem/Gearbox) when checking if the game can start that tank engine
Enjoy!
Thanks and have a good weekend, DeGenerals
Update 1.2.6.1 Hotfix #1
Dear Mechanics,
we have released first hotfix for update 1.2.6 for PC and MacOS version of the game. List of changes below:
1.2.6.1 Hotfix #1
Added:
An option to toggle blinking lights on extraction markers
New keys to be controlled by controller (Prone, Tank Secondary Gun)
Modified:
Hull Exterior UV2 fixed on some elements to have same resolution as UV1 (camouflage scale issue)
Better drone behaviour and movement
Fixed:
Issue with permanent Motion Blur
Maus Fan B prior elements (it had incorrect dependency config)
Maus now disables alot more parts when filling fluids
Entering Interior filter mode (I key by default) and sitting inside the tank correctly turns on the world around the tank (Maus right now has feature to disable the outside world when player is inside for performance)
Armament menu bug when mounting a MG
Issue with disappearing decals and camouflages subscribed from Steam Workshop
Maus materials and animations issues
MG34 and tank crew version was not visible in Maus
We hope this hotfix will be helpful. We look forward to your feedback!
Thanks and have a good weekend, DeGenerals
Community Free Vehicles #4 - PzKpfw VIII Maus - Update 1.2.6
Dear Mechanics,
Finally, after many days of fighting with this monster, we are able to share with you the results of our work. Ladies and gentlemen - there it is, the fearsome and deadly giant - PzKpfw VIII Maus, together with the 1.2.6 update!
PzKpfw VIII Maus
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Stream Info
Together with update, we are firing the promised stream in which you will be able to repair Maus with us, and ask questions on chat!
For full list with changes please find attached change log below:
1.2.6
Added:
Tank: Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus
Highlight for hammer when aiming with it, so it highlights the tank part that will be hit
Options to save and use Drone Waypoint Scheme
Stopping and Starting the Drone
Placing marker with the Drone
Framerate limit option in game menu (it helps to reduce GPU usage, requires V-Sync to be set off)
New placement options (move up, move down, rotate up, rotate down) for museum collectables
Paint Schemes for paint room
Periscope mode when inside the tank
Support for a coaxial gun and a toggle button for it (to toggle between coax MG and Gun)
MG34 variant for tank (Maus only for now)
Support for separate loading ammo (separation for ammo container for only propellant or projectile)
Modified / Tweaked:
Reduced by 65% the sound of player falling
Reduced by 50% the sound of player jumping
Buying elements that are tool proof and can be only exchanged is now blocked in any other state than new
Fixing elements that are tool proof and can be only exchanged is now blocked to any other state than new
Connected the assembly state of a tank part to the possibility to put ammo inside that part if that part is a parent to ammo container
Fixed:
Missing icon for Next option in radial menu when selecting slot for tank
Sdkfz suspension
Ammo now correctly dissolves when clicked instead of instantly dissapearing
Ammo can now be picked up on extractions when being inside the tank
Ammo is no longer shown in extraction when highlighting objects
Armament Manager will correctly show only MGs for vehicles that do not have main guns
Sparks for welder
Positions of Torsion Bars in Stug
PanzerIVG now requires Battery box assembled for the tank engine to run
Stairs cannot be placed outside workshop or above canal in workshop
Stairs cannot be placed when colliding with player
Panzer II C wheel in Hull section is now called properly as Spare Wheel
Memory Leak for Ammo models, it was not deleted when leaving scenes and kept in memory
Issue with Stug being able to rotate the main gun
Panzer II C localization for Water Cooling Outlet (A, B and C letters added)
Little Willie Roller wheels unification of names (previously some of them were called Road Wheels)
Various tanks animation issues
Various tanks material issues (wrong visuals for some parts)
Lighting on Warehouse scene as we now use new method to load rooms
Screw visuals so they correctly keep up with the parent element state
Thanks for all the support and have a good weekend. DeGenerals
PzKpfw VIII Maus - Release Date of 1.2.6 Update and Stream Announcement!
Dear Mechanics,
The long-awaited Maus is almost ready!
Make room in your workshops and get ready for that giant. It will be available together with a 1.2.6 Update in upcoming friday, 03.09.2021!
We would like to spend some time with you, so we invite you all to stream with the developers, which will also start on 3.09 at 6 PM CEST on Steam. We are going to go through Maus and answer the questions from the chat.
In addition to the Maus itself, new drone features and something special for macOS users await you.
More info and full changelog is going to be included in 1.2.6 Update post.
See you there! DeGenerals
Rustler comes out of Early Access TODAY!
Dear mechanics,
we are thrilled to share with you a game created by our friends from Games Operators. The day has come, and you can try the thug life for yourself. All thanks to the full version of Rustler, which just came out of Early Access!
Rustler is an open-world, top-down action game paying tribute to the good old GTA style and gameplay, fusing it with a historically inaccurate medieval setting. Experience feudal injustice, inquisition, witch-hunting, and join The Grand Tournament. Complete a wide variety of twisted missions and quests, or donât give a damn about the plot and bring mayhem in the villages and cities. All that, spiced up with an inappropriate Monty Python inspired sense of humor.
Welcome to our one hundred and sixth development status update.
Further Maus work in progress
We are still working on polishing Maus with better quality. It is taking some more time than we expected but we believe it will be worth it to deliver such a refined vehicle that has never been seen in games.
Changes in Hull Exterior and Hull Interior modules
Being able to get our hands on high quality interior and exterior references, we managed to recreate the behemothâs hull as well as we could. The exterior is not incredibly detailed by a factor, as most detail is on the top plate of the hull, consisting of a hefty amount of vents for air to go in and out, as well as various armored fluid cap covers. Two antennas are mounted, in case the 128mm cannon folds one, aiming at an enemy.
Standard German headlights and rear position markers are present on the Maus as well. One of the bigger and noticeable elements is the auxiliary fuel tank. If the situation requires it, the fuel tank can be jettisoned by a press of a button. The bottom of the hull includes an evacuation hatch, engine inspection cover, and two transmission inspection covers.
The interior of the hull is divided into 4 sections; driving, engine, fighting, and transmission. The first one has two seats for the driver and radio operator, FuG 5 radio included. An automatic fire extinguishing system and a massive hatch to access the engine are present as well. In the engine sections, as the name suggests, sits the engines, as well as radiators, fans, and various fluid containers. The fighting compartment is mostly taken by the huge generators, covered by armored plates. Rest is filled with the remaining 128mm and 75mm ammunition, ready to be moved to the turret racks when emptied. Batteries, auxiliary generator, and environmental control systems, as well as the majority of MG34 boxes, are present as well. The transmission section includes only the e-motors, reduction gears, and drum brakes.
Changes in Turret Exterior and Turret Interior modules
The turret was not left unattended either, being polished as much as possible. Exterior sports two cannon barrels. 128mm and 75mm, as well as a standard tank-issue MG34, all housed in a hand-smoothed gun mantlet.
The rest of the fixtures are directly intertwining with the interior, such as hatches for the turret crew, two ventilators, periscopes for commander and gunner, and a personal defense grenade launcher, for firing smoke or high-explosive grenades. The Interior itself includes the huge breach, cradle, and return system for the 128mm cannon, as well as its smaller 75mm counterpart.
All crew has seats, lessening the crew fatigue, especially for the loaders. Standard hydraulic turret traverse assisted by the auxiliary motor is present, as well as hydraulic elevation. Under the gun, an air compressor is mounted for various additional features, mounted on a turret floor, with openable hinges. The turret houses 75mm shells on the right of the aforementioned gun, and 128mm shells and cartridges, stored right behind the loaders. Between the 128mm shelves, an ammo hatch with an MP40 ball joint is present
Changes in Wheels module
Maus' sprocket wheels needed some more care, and care did we give them. They have been separated into their respective sections and a drive shaft leading to the reduction gears have been added. The rest of the suspension also received minor improvements, such as correcting suspension arms to a correct pattern and revising the helical springs. Maus' suspension may have not been sophisticated and comfortable like Tigerâs torsion bar system, but due to the armor layout and its immense weight, the mouse needed a suspension that was easier to maintain and eventually fix or replace. Still, its weight and speed rendered the drive very smooth.
Mac OS game version update
We would like to officially announce that we resumed support for the Mac version of the game. We plan to release an updated version of TMS for Mac in near future, which will have all features currently only available for the PC version of the game. We are on the right path, the game runs stable. Here is some footage from an early internal build. The first video shows tanks and vehicles: M20, M8 Greyhound, Little Willie, Vickers E, and PzKpfw II Ausf. C and full extraction mission with Vickers.
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Second video presents the Tank Warehouse room.
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Paint Schemes
Paint Schemes are custom presets for the Paint Room. Players can set camo, decals, and so on, then save paint configuration to file. It is easy, you can see the entire process in this video:[previewyoutube="J1JIk0N-sNo;full"]
Maus armament
We had to enhance the config of tanks to allow coaxial guns, such as the Maus have. This also required us to add another key to the game - toggle secondary weapons.
Thanks for all the support and have a good weekend. DeGenerals
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 Loyality Discount!
Dear mechanics,
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 will be released on August 11th! Thanks to our Loyalty Discount, you can get a CMS 2021 at an additional 10% off!
To verify whether youâre eligible:
⢠Check your Steam Library to see if you own one of the games from the list below ⢠If you do, you get 10% off Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 - the discount will be available on the CMS 2021 Steam store page ⢠Be quick! The offer lasts 7 days, between August 11-18
Please note that the Loyalty Discount adds up with the 5% Launch Discount, which means you can buy Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 - 15% off!
To receive the 10% Loyalty Discount, you must own one of the games listed below:
- The Tenants - Mr. Prepper - Mech Mechanic Simulator - Rover Mechanic Simulator - Lust from Beyond - Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 - Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 - Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 - Cooking Simulator - House Flipper - UBOAT - Barn Finders - Thief Simulator - Tank Mechanic Simulator - Ultimate Fishing Simulator - 911 Operator - 112 Operator - Rustler - Train Station Renovation - Drug Dealer Simulator - The Beast Inside - Lust for Darkness - Plane Mechanic Simulator - Gold Rush: The Game - Accident - Agony - Agony UNRATED
