First off a MASSIVE WELCOME to all the new players we've had over the last couple of days and a further THANK YOU to all you 'older' players :)
We've been out a week and can confidently say we've been overwhelmed by the response and creativity of you guys! We have over 900 ships of all shapes and sizes already in the workshop, and a lot of those are just sheer genius!
OK onto the main point of the announcement, we've had our heads down since the last update as a number of you reported issues to us through the HUB - THANK YOU!
So we've fixed a bunch of those in order to make the game work better, hopefully we've caught enough in this update to be able to get cracking on the bigger task of a content update in earnest... here's the list:
Early Access V0.1.1 (Build 104) Full Changelog:
- CTRL key added as delete modifier to work around left shift issue
- Changed version number to match the new build scheme
- Added more tolerance of exceptions being thrown when loading data.
- When a ship is deleted, don't clear/reset the current ship in the ship creator, but treat it as an unnamed ship.
- Add a "Update Thumbnail" button to the ship creator to allow players to get a picture of their ship that they are happy with. This can only be used if you've saved the ship.
- Added camera sound.
- Added user messages for data that fails to load.
- Made the save process "safer".
- Bug Fix: If a GUI panel is displayed, don't allow the arrow keys to move the ship around in the building bounding box.
- Copy block now requires you to use both CTRL and Middle Mouse button in the ship creator as middle mouse also pans the camera.
- Updated the Keys panel.
- Speeded up the time taken to transfer from 3rd person camera into FPS mode.
Let us know if you get any big issues with this build and if not, we can get cracking on some cool new content :)
Early Access Update v0.1.1 - Changelog and WOW!!!
WOW, what a response!!!!!!!
We had no idea when we set out into Early Access we would be covered by so many great youtubers and streamers and no idea that you guys would like our game so much! THANK YOU!!!
Also, the team would like to give you all a HUGE HUG. there, you should feel hugged right now...
Ok, moving on!
We had a couple of issues with the build (quite proud to say not too many!) and we’ve spent the last week focused on BUG FIXING ONLY. So no new content for this update. We’ll focus on adding some cool new stuff next!
Quick reminder: The Stormranger Challenge will be ending on July 4th, at 1PM EST (10AM PDT). So get your entries in!
Here’s the Changelog list which includes a fix for the pesky upside-down bug!
Early Access V0.1.1 Full Changelog:
- A fix for the camera being upside down in lower graphical settings
- Small increase in FPS for “Beautiful” and “Good” Graphical settings
- A new buoy and gravestone model
- A fix for being able to click on a weapon during the surrender dialog
- Fullscreen mode will now be default, to eliminate confusion
- A fix for triple-cannon bank firing
- A way to finally delete your ships!
- A fix for rudders turning the wrong direction at 0 throttle
- A fix for strange particle system artifacting
- Projectile trails will now last a bit longer after the projectile hits the water
- Many new updates to our website!
- Fixed an issue with audio resetting
- Added a click sound when weapons are out of ammo
- Added a message that will inform you when you’re out of ammo
- Subscribing to workshop items now auto-refreshes the ship load screen
- The workshop button text now changes to show that you can press it gain to force a refresh
- Fixed an issue with AI firing the triple cannon too quickly
- Fixed an issue with Steam Workshop items not showing up if the name was changed
- Fixed an issue with steam workshop items not showing the appropriate star rating
- Fixed an issue with sails not applying the correct power to a ship
- Fixed an issue with sails not being considered a form of propulsion
- Added a button in Options to reset your progress in Battle Seas
- Fixed an issue with not being able to progress in Battle Seas once you’ve defeated a ship.
- Fixed an issue with the 10th Cog Class ship not spawning
- Fixed an issue with ships not registering as being dead
- Replaying battles should give appropriate stars now
- Added sound effects for when you are spotted by a pirate ship, and when you win a battle
- Buoys have collision now and a BELL!
- Reworded a couple of in-game messages
- Updated the Mast sails to work more in-line with real masts. You can now tack with them better
- Slightly lowered time taken to get into FPS mode.
As always, let us know of any issues and have a lovely week!
We just made Very Positive! WOOT! You lovely players!
ok so probably shouldn't be an annoucement but I'm excited!
we now have offically 50 votes with 98% positivity which upgrades us from plane old Positive, to Very Positive - YES!
Thank you all very very much!
The extremely excitable Super Punk Team
DevLog #7 Launch Week Hype and Upcoming Fixes!
Happy Friday everyone!
This week has been crazy! As you know, The Last Leviathan released this wednesday, and we are so overwhelmed by all of you who purchased our game and have been playing it so far! Many of you have also been submitting your ship designs to the Workshop, and sharing your designs with others, which is awesome! We surely love seeing what creative and unique designs the community creates. It is also great to see so many Youtubers and livestreamers featuring TLL in their videos/streams!
As some of you may know, we’ve also been running a competition event these last few days. There have been many submissions, and we can honestly say, that we NEVER expected you guys to make it look so easy! Currently, the first place record is 17 SECONDS! However you all have until July 4th to submit your runs, so there is still plenty of time!
Instead of showing off what was done this week, since we’ve been mostly focused on launch, instead this week we’d like to showcase some of the fixes and features that are coming up in our next build!
A fix for the camera being upside down in lower graphical settings
Small increase in FPS for “Beautiful” and “Good” Graphical settings
A new buoy and gravestone model
A fix for being able to click on a weapon during the surrender dialog
Fullscreen mode will now be default, to eliminate confusion
A fix for triple-cannon bank firing
A way to finally delete your ships!
A fix for rudders turning the wrong direction at 0 throttle
A fix for strange particle system artifacting
Projectile trails will now last a bit longer after the projectile hits the water
Many new updates to our website are in the works also!
Lastly, we'd like to showcase a couple of workshop items we think are quite brilliant!
First off, DESSERTMANIA created the first Pixel-art creation in TLL...Megaman!
So look forward to a new build coming next week! Thanks for all your support so far!
-Kimmy T
Early Access Release and V0.1 Changelog!
Early Access V0.1 (EA Release)!
Hello everyone!
Thank you for all your positivity so far, it’s fantastic to actually have players!!! Some of the creations being made are quite simply awe inspiring, we love you!
Ok, so we’ve been working around the clock to fix and update as many things as we could, and we’re all a little fried right now BUT we are very happy to release the official Early Access Launch build! Hurrah!
Any issues, please direct them to the Discussion\Bug Reports area In the Steam Community Hub and we’ll get right on them!
Make sure you check out the new EVENT mode!
Looking forward to enjoying making the rest of our game with you all :)
-Super Punk Games Team.
Changelog: Gamesave Deletion: in the launch build we need to reset the saves (your progress in battleseas). Your fantastic ship creations are safe and we will endeavour to keep them that way!
Destructible ruins added to the sandbox scene.
Props that are not seen on the main menu are no longer rendered.
Added more info to the telescope HUD.
Fixed the collision for the Exit button on the main menu.
Fixed the mortar not shooting in the FPS cam.
Fixed the “Quit game” header text.
Added a cloudy level variation to the Versus gamemode!
Added additional fragment effects to splitting blocks.
Fixed an issue that prevented you from docking.
Added a message warning players that their ship may be resource intensive.
Fixed block placement issues with sails.
Added some Fish Lures….
Added some Mech-fish…!
Fixed some issues relating to deleting items from the workshop.
Added Hulk Class (II) Battle Seas.
Disabled the Tilt-Shift effect in the Ship Creator.
Fixed sails and masts not casting shadows.
Tweaked textures for different tiers of deck blocks.
Extended the seabed for all levels.
Added a “waiting” animation for when downloading Steam Workshop items.
Fixed an issue with the camera zooming out when saving ships.
Fixed underwater issue where z issues were preventing the ship being seen.
Fixed an issue with the mouse cursor not being locked to the game’s bounds in FPS mode.
Fixed an issue with AI and using various weapon types
Fixed an issue with decking being hard to delete
Added a new “EVENT” mode!
Moved the “leaving the playable area” message up a bit
Tweaked the camera movement when you win a battle
Resized the block popup overlay.
Juan wasn’t moving….Juan now moves.
Added new SFX for the throttle bell
Fixed a SFX bug on the main menu
Made the decking double-sided.
Added new icons for blocks and keels
Tweaked the camera angles for all cannons
Tweaked the Tri-cannon AI behavior
Nerfed the mortar a bit
Tweaked the AI in foggy levels
Fixed an issue with not being able to fire a tri-cannon with space (Bank firing)
Fixed an issue with the fire effect not disappearing when an on-fire block is despawned
Fixed an issue with ship thumbnails not working correctly on Steam Workshop
Added new Directional arrow graphic for the ship creator
Fixed an issue allowing you to control enemy fire cannons
Fixed an issue with not being able to surrender in VS mode
Fixed an issue with won stars not showing in ship stats.
Fixed a bug with an incorrectly rotated attachment point on medium sized masts.
Added a new buoy model.
Disabled flamethrowers from firing while underwater.
Did a bit more balancing on weapons overall
Removed build grid mesh in thumbnail screenshot
Fixed an AI issue where it would stop the player from gaining stars, the pesky little AI!
DevLog #6 Release Date Announcement!
Happy Friday everyone!
This week we are all very exhausted but VERY excited to announce that The Last Leviathan will release into Steam Early Access on June 22nd (next week!). We also have a store page now, go check it out!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/489460/
The initial build we will be releasing to you all on Wednesday, will have a few gamemodes for you all to play, including:
Creative Mode: Completely open sandbox mode for you to build and test ships, freely exploring the sea.
Battle Seas: Fight against tougher and tougher AI ships, as try to survive as long as possible!
Versus: Choose your own fight! Battle against your own ships, or battle against community ships downloaded through Steam Workshop.
We also have full steam workshop support, for uploading your favorite designs to share with your friends, or download your friends designs to test, or battle against.
We are all VERY excited to finally be able to make TLL available for you all to purchase and play.
https://youtu.be/1q7YEag2xVY
I would love to direct you all once again, to our various social media websites, where you can further discuss TLL And report any bugs you may come across:
Steam Community Discussions: http://steamcommunity.com/app/489460/discussions/
Actual Devlog:
This week has been the busiest overall for us, and there are SO many changes that I can’t list every single one, but here is an overview of most of the changes done this week:
Steam Workshop functionality was added, allowing ships to be both uploaded and downloaded with ease
The front-end has had a complete visual upgrade with some scene brightness tweaks, and gamemodes and options that are not implemented yet are now greyed off, or have a “coming soon” banner.
Preview icons were added for ALL blocks that had missing or incorrect ones.
Block textures were updated to reflect the 3 different power levels of most blocks. Low power blocks are all dirty and grimy!
Added 3 intro screens to the game, including a note from us, the developers, written by Rik and yours truly. :)
MANY tweaks to the ship-builder UI were done, properly showing block counter, power level of your ship, and more.
Configured and added animations for the triple-cannon, making it shoot up to 3 rounds a second!
Added a couple screens where you can view controls for either the ship builder, or sailing and fighting.
Added a bunch of new props to the sandbox scene
Updated the tips, and added a few new ones
Created a few bugs, reported said bugs, and then squashed them. :P
Plus loads and loads of little tweaks and fixes to make the experience as good we as can
So as you can see we’ve been VERY busy, working our butts off to make sure the build you all will be able to play on Wednesday is a stable, and enjoyable one! We really hope you enjoy it, and any and all feedback is appreciated!
Thanks, and see you in-game on wednesday! (fingers crossed)
