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- Tornado: Research and Rescue
Improved Controller Support - v0.16.1
The controller scheme has been updated to be more intuitive and consistent in 0.16.1 -RB and LB now zoom in/out the minimap both minimised and expanded, and also zoom in/out the VHS camera (RS click to take a photo in V…
Announcement2 changesGameplayMaps - Tornado: Research and Rescue
Controller Support, Faster Map Generation, Darker Nights and More! - v0.16.0
The biggest change in this update is controller support (currently for xbox-style controllers, not steering wheels yet unfortunately). The biggest fix is the map generator is MUCH faster now, it got a lot slower in the…
Announcement4 changesCompatibilityMaps - Tornado: Research and Rescue
Introducing Difficulty Settings - v0.15.0
The big change for this update (0.15.0) is the new difficulty setting: Easy - You have radar and tornado tracks - No bonus Hard - You have radar but no tornado tracks - x2 Earnings Extreme - You have no radar and no tor…
Announcement4 changesFixGameplay - Tornado: Research and Rescue
Minor bugfix v0.14.1
Just a really small fix; sometimes hunts would no longer happen after using scenario mode. This is now fixed. Good luck have fun!
Announcement1 changeFix - Tornado: Research and Rescue
v0.14.0 - Forests, Jarrell Scenario, Subvortex Winds & More!
Fun changes with this update v0.14.0! Jarrell 1997 scenario has been added - this is difficult to get accurate as there is limited conflicting information and reports but I did my best! Tornado formation logic changed s…
Announcement8 changesFixGameplay - Tornado: Research and Rescue
v0.13.0 - Introducing Mega Wedges!
Biggest feature added in 0.13.0 is mega wedges: the game now supports tornadoes up to 6.4km / 4 miles wide. The 1999 Bridge Creek scenario has been improved by cross-referencing with video footage and news coverage. Fin…
Announcement3 changesFixGameplay - Tornado: Research and Rescue
Improved Bridge Creek Moore Scenario Handling + FoV Fix (v0.12.1)
A few small changes for improved scenario handling in v0.12.1 \\ The scenarios now have a latitude, longitude and UTC offset so that the lighting of the scenario can be recreated more accurately\ The tornadoes in the sc…
Announcement3 changesFixGameplay - Tornado: Research and Rescue
v0.12.0 - Bridge Creek Moore 1999 Scenario Added
A basic scenario mode has been added in v0.12.0 - simply click 'Scenarios' on the main menu and choose the one you want to play. Currently the only one available right now is the May 3rd 1999 Bridge Creek Moore tornado.…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Tornado: Research and Rescue
Updated Multivortex Visuals
I forgot to update the version number for this one, so it's a bit of an "invisible" update. Now instead of each tornado just having a fixed number and style of subvortices, they change randomly over time. Sometimes the…
Announcement2 changesFixPerformance - Tornado: Research and Rescue
Improved Multivortex and Horizontal Vorticity Noodles Added - v0.11.1
Small visual updates in v0.11.1: Multivortex structure has been improved and randomised, sometimes it won't be apparent, sometimes it will be clearly multivortex Horizontal vorticity tubes/noodles have been added too! S…
Announcement2 changesGameplay - Tornado: Research and Rescue
Multivortex Tornadoes! v0.11.0
Several new things in 0.11.0, the biggest being multivortex tornadoes which have been requested for a while: Also changed: Tornado funnels are now "wobbly" and move and shift more, they are more lifelike and dynamic Tor…
Announcement7 changesFixGameplay - Tornado: Research and Rescue
v0.10.0 - New UI
A few changes in v0.10.0: The rebuild is now the default option in Steam, there is no multi-choice menu on startup. You can load the 2023 version and the tornado design tool from the main menu of the rebuild. The UI has…
Announcement1 changeUI/audio - Tornado: Research and Rescue
v0.9.4 - Speed Visual Effects, Probe Physics Tweaks
A few small changes in v0.9.4: The probe now uses the full 3d wind field of the tornado, making the probe being carried more likely Removed some vegetation that protruded through the overpass Adjusted road heights to pr…
Announcement2 changesGameplay - Tornado: Research and Rescue
v0.9.3: Map visuals update + New Side Objects + Configurable Probes + More!
A lot of new things to experience in v0.9.3! New features: New side objects next to road: fuel tanks and parking lots Windshield rain effects (these are still quite basic, need some adjusting) Powerlines will emit spark…
Announcement9 changesGameplayBalance - Tornado: Research and Rescue
Motorways, Overpasses and Dust Effects (v0.9.2)
More new things to enjoy with this update! :) In version 0.9.2: \\ The CAPE, SRH and EHI ranges are shown in career mode now, so you don't have to guess based on the colour scheme\ Wind effects and touch react on the ve…
Announcement2 changesFixGameplay - Tornado: Research and Rescue
Optimised Trailer Parks & Other UI Enhancements
Version 0.9.1 This version has some gameplay changing features: There are no more anomalies, instead you level up by saving lives - The total number of people saved, injured or killed is tracked over your entire career…
Announcement5 changesGameplayPerformance
