0-2-0a: The BETA begins

Alpha complete! We've entered the Beta phase of Early Access, we're down to the last handful of important features still left to do!

New Features:

-- Match-making rating (MMR) ---- Used in Quick Match ---- New Leaderboards ---- MMR Tiers (F, E, D, C, B, A, and S)

-- Added Steam achievements

-- Added the Supporter's Badge ---- If you want to help the development of Neon Marble Rust, consider this! ---- Simple cosmetic that will appear next to your cores in online matches

-- Added dynamic cursors

-- Use Alt-I to toggle the interface, helpful for screen shots

Balance Changes: -- Reworked how splash damage is applied. ---- Air and ground units are now separated; one damage source cannot both air and ground units

-- Neon Lightning Tower: ---- Weapon now deals chain damage to a second target ---- Removed Lightning Bolt ability ---- New Ability: Extra Zap ----- Costs 20 Energy ----- Applys boost to next weapon attack ----- Boost: Weapon chains to a third target and stuns all enemies hit.

-- Marble Fission Cannon ---- Removed self-damage ---- Weapon range reduced: 19 -> 17 ---- New Ability: Overcharge ----- No energy cost ----- Applys boost to next weapon attack ----- Boost: Weapon gains +2 range, deals instant damage, chains to 2 targets, but deals self-damage (20% remaining)

-- Rust Wagon ---- Removed siege/un-siege energy cost

-- Rust Mortar Car ---- Removed siege/un-siege energy cost ---- Reduced weapon range: 23->21 ---- Reduced weapon energy cost: 25 -> 20 ---- Reduced weapon damage: 10 -> 9

Fixes: -- Defense Drone can now use ability while in the air

-- Reworked music system, improved loading times & music now plays in menus

-- Increased ambient lighting

-- Improvements to terrain materials

-- Most visual-effects are now thinner/dimmer/quicker. Things should be less chaotic during battles now.

-- Survivors mode: added a delay so you don't accidentally pick an upgrade

-- Mind-control virus now uses correct tooltip-type

• This patch contains gameplay changes, and cannot run replays from version 0.1.12 or earlier.