Development Update 08/27/2024

Tornado System Improvements

We've made significant strides in enhancing the tornado experience:

• Updated tornado shaders for more realistic visuals

• Improved the dropping down animation for a more dramatic effect

• Implemented a system for tornadoes to throw vehicles and people

• Added power flashes with sparks for increased realism

• Introduced tree destruction for more environmental interaction

Power Outage Feature

Vehicle and Gameplay Enhancements

Our vehicle system has seen major upgrades:

• Implemented a functional steering wheel for immersive driving

• Added an in-vehicle laptop with radar display

• Introduced hazard lights and emergency lightbars

• Currently working on 7 new vehicles, including two interceptors (images coming soon!)

First Person POV

Third Person POV

Radar and Weather Systems

The radar system has received a significant overhaul:

• Updated radar now displays velocity and reflectivity

• Implemented TVS (Tornado Vortex Signature) icons and warnings

• Integrated tornado sirens with the radar system

• Added hail to our weather system

• Improved our cloud system for more realistic storm formations

New Radar System

Map and Environment

Progress on our environment continues:

• The EA (Early Access) map is now 25%-ish complete

• Implemented a power outage system for added realism

• Experimenting with AI traffic to populate our world

EA Map Progress

AI Traffic Experimentation

What's Next?

While this update showcases only one new vehicle, rest assured that we're hard at work on several more. We'll be sharing images of the additional interceptor and six other vehicles as soon as they're ready.

I'm thrilled with the progress made so far, and I can't wait to share more with you all. Remember, this is primarily a solo project with some occasional help, so your patience and support mean the world to me.

Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for your continued interest in Tornado Emergency!