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Update 1.1.4 - Blood splatters, bullet holes, scorch marks, and a bunch of bugfixes

Decals The main new feature in this update is decal support, which for the layman means that I can add fun visual effects like blood splatters, bullet holes, and scorch marks.

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What changed

4 fixes2 additions1 change1 removal
  • UI and audio
  • Maps
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
  • Performance
  • Balance
addedDecalsThe main new feature in this update is decal support, which for the layman means that I can add fun visual effects like blood splatters, bullet holes, and scorch marks. So now, all bullet weapons leave bullet holes on things: Explosions leave scorch marks on things: Blood falls out of unshielded opponents and splashes on the ground (complete with audio cue): And headsplosions are now infinitely more satisfying: https://youtu.be/_7Td_gVamJY
addedCustom Map Downloading LockAs part of a general push towards making custom maps more usable, I've added a system which forces the host to wait for everyone to download a map before starting the match. This should prevent most accidental kicks when using custom maps.
changedVirtual KeyboardThe tablet now has a keyboard attached that will pop into existence when it's time to save a game mode variant. Previously you were forced to use dumb random names like "Barbarous Blade", but now it can be anything you'd like.
fixedBugfixesFixed a bug that was causing the active camo pickup to be unreliable for non-host players.
fixedBugfixesFixed a bug where clients would fail to download custom maps when starting from the lobby
fixedBugfixesFixed a bug where active camo was rendering on top of the smart scope display, causing a double image

Hailstorm VR changes

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addedThe main new feature in this update is decal support, which for the layman means that I can add fun visual effects like blood splatters, bullet holes, and scorch marks. So now, all bullet weapons leave bullet holes on things: Explosions leave scorch marks on things: Blood falls out of unshielded opponents and splashes on the ground (complete with audio cue): And headsplosions are now infinitely more satisfying: https://youtu.be/_7Td_gVamJY
addedAs part of a general push towards making custom maps more usable, I've added a system which forces the host to wait for everyone to download a map before starting the match. This should prevent most accidental kicks when using custom maps.
changedThe tablet now has a keyboard attached that will pop into existence when it's time to save a game mode variant. Previously you were forced to use dumb random names like "Barbarous Blade", but now it can be anything you'd like.
fixedFixed a bug that was causing the active camo pickup to be unreliable for non-host players.
fixedFixed a bug where clients would fail to download custom maps when starting from the lobby

Decals

The main new feature in this update is decal support, which for the layman means that I can add fun visual effects like blood splatters, bullet holes, and scorch marks. So now, all bullet weapons leave bullet holes on things: Explosions leave scorch marks on things: Blood falls out of unshielded opponents and splashes on the ground (complete with audio cue): And headsplosions are now infinitely more satisfying: https://youtu.be/_7Td_gVamJY

Active Camo Tweaks

During the playtests last week I found a couple of glaring issues with active camo, the main one being that it was nowhere near invisible enough to actually hide from other players. The "invisibility" factor has now been cranked up considerably to make the powerup more effective. It's also been scaled up by 150% to make it a bit less tricky to walk over during battle.

Custom Map Downloading Lock

As part of a general push towards making custom maps more usable, I've added a system which forces the host to wait for everyone to download a map before starting the match. This should prevent most accidental kicks when using custom maps.

Virtual Keyboard

The tablet now has a keyboard attached that will pop into existence when it's time to save a game mode variant. Previously you were forced to use dumb random names like "Barbarous Blade", but now it can be anything you'd like.

Bugfixes

  • Fixed a bug that was causing the active camo pickup to be unreliable for non-host players.

  • Fixed a bug where clients would fail to download custom maps when starting from the lobby

  • Fixed a bug where active camo was rendering on top of the smart scope display, causing a double image

  • Fixed a bug where grabbing a freshly spawned weapon by its magazine doesn't work

  • Saving a game variant with Thruster Duration set to "Infinite" no longer causes the variant to fail to load

  • "Jump Count" field now loads correctly into the menu, so you don't get mysterious double jumping

Discord and Scheduled Play Sessions

Just a reminder for anyone who isn't already on Discord that 95% of my communication happens there. You can find the official Hailstorm VR channel by clicking the "Discord" link in the game's main menu, or by simply clicking on this one. I personally host games every Monday/Wednesday at 8pm GMT and 8pm EST, and anyone is welcome to join. ~SlimeQ

Source

Steam News / 2 March 2018

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