Devblog 2021.06.08



Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.

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Contagion

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#TeamJohan

Been updating the maps, and also added the new MAC-10 into the game and created the audio for it. RoanokePD and Stone Creek also got updated, fixed some balancing problems on both and where the navigation wasn't properly connected on the 2nd floor for RoanokePD.

https://youtu.be/0HxY9cZr2Io

#TeamAlex

Updated reload animation on the AK74 because the old one was bothering me




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HeadCount
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#TeamLawrence

So not too much, just finishing up the progress from the prior week. We are looking good, just polishing the playstation release. Paperwork has been started to take a step towards an Oculus Quest launch. #PSVR #OculusQuest



#TeamAlex

Worked through the new backlog of showstopper bugs on the PSVR branch with Lawrence. Also working through every level and planning out a more detailed, more fun script.



#TeamBrian

Nothing fun to really talk about this week, we were filled with meetings and admin stuff. Unfortunately, we are getting all the functionality for the levels on PSVR port ready. Next week we will have some much more exciting news and screenshots.

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Devblog 2021.06.02



Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.

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Contagion

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#TeamJohan

I have fixed AA options locking up the game. (This happened when you tried to apply the same buffer twice.) The new Shop UI system for Flatline is also nearly finished. It just needs a few more tweaks before it's ready for testing. Montclair has also been updated. it's entire nav mesh was remade from scratch to fix the zombie ladder crash issue. Some minor nav optimisations has also been done to make the flow for the AI to be better.
Also, updated the localization system in Source. It's now reading the language from cl_language
basically, you can now set different languages within the game (restart is required though).


#TeamAlex

New Animations being added for this bad boy.





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HeadCount
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#TeamLawrence

Still going through submission process with Sony, have added support for DualShock controller tracking and working on AIM controller.



#TeamAlex

Finished up the grip adjustment code and ported it to the PSVR branch!



#TeamBrian

Currently working on a whole new environment for our 4th campaign. Will have more screens soon.

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Devblog 2021.05.26



Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.

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Contagion

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https://www.monochrome-games.com/product/contagion-steam-activation-key/

#TeamAlex

I pulled a new weapon animation out of my hat, much to the surprise of probably everyone! See a preview here:

Contagion M79 wip

https://youtu.be/dfm0_7CYiFE

#TeamJohan

I implemented the new Flatline exclusive weapon, M79 Grenade Launcher. And also creating a new shop system for Flatline. You will be able to buy weapons as normal, except this time they do not come with attachments. You will also be able to buy attachments separately for each weapon (that supports attachments). More purchasable upgrades will be added later on, as the system is slowly being expanded upon.


https://youtu.be/RpTvLHuZB2U


A mock up of what’s to come!





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HeadCount
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#TeamLawrence

Headcount is in testing for PlayStation compatibility, and I am working on adding DualShock controller compatibility to the game as I am aware not everyone owns two move controllers!



#TeamAlex

Continuing scripting for the new levels, nothing super exciting to show off there. I’m also assisting Lawrence on the PS4 side with adding some PSVR specific assets for the menu, plus correcting the controller angle/position (which, while I had a whole system set up to configure this on the PC side, is having some non-obvious issues with the PSVR controllers)



#TeamBrian

Had a fun week, still working on the maps! Want a sneak peak?



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• Updated player legs causing invisible legs on biotec. It will now load the actual player model, as its already loaded within memory. The upper body gets culled automatically, which means custom models will now be able to be drawn properly
  
  
• Fixed where the server would crash if you would do a killcam and it would fail to find the player

• Added "Outline Glow" support for all entities.
  
  
• Updated Angelscript API

• Updated ce_roanokepd
  - Updated a few tracks that were out of place
  - Fixed the escape horde sequence not working as intended
  
• Updated ce_biotec
  - Optimised the map
  - Updated the map so it's less haunted (the map is still haunted though)

https://contagion-game.com/api

https://discord.gg/monochrome

• Added audio bus VolumeMusicCustom (You can find the new wwise example project under contagion_sdk)
  
• Added support for custom music tracks using its own audio bus
  
• Added support for custom weapon sounds
  
• Added new entity, prop_car_alarm
  
• Added and finalized the sounds for weapon_handcannon.
  
  
  
• Updated survive killcam not being in use
  
• Updated zombies with riot helmets:
  - Knife, Axe and Machete can insta kill them
  - Melee that uses bat killcam anim, only damages the riot helmet
  - Sledge breaks it
  
• Stealh kill icon no longer bugged for riots:
  - You can stealth kill riots with a sledge hammer only if they got a helmet (if you break it, any melee can stealth kill)
  
  
  
• Fixed where Angelscript plugins and/or map scripts failed to load from VPK files (or packaged .bsp files)
  
• Fixed IED having faulty flashlight

• Updated Hammer FGD, Icons and tools textures (They no longer use lod within Hammer Editor)
  
• Updated Hammer Editor
  - Fixed where the the picker tool did not grab the depth in the 3D space (it just returned the most negative value possible...)
  - Added "Check for missing textures" under "Check for Problems". This will only check for missing textures on the map.
  - Added "Enable Error File Writing". This allow Hammer to write a .html file where the VMF is located, if it finds any issues from "Check for Problems" or "Check for missing textures".
  - Added "Reload Models..." (CTRL+SHIFT+H) under "Tools" dropdown. This force all models within Hammer to forcefully reload. Useful if you updated the model and/or texture.

• Updated ce_roanokepd
  - Added escape music, and 2 cut tracks (Cellblock and Lurking)
  - Added 2 angry cars in the garage (car alarms), try not to shoot em
  - Updated the layout to allow for more randomisation, and more replay ability
  - Updated weapon_extinguisher spawns (now it has a proper metal box, or what you wanna call it)
  - Fixed where you could get stuck in the garage on the police bikes
  
• Updated ce_barlowesquare
  - Added escape music
  
• Updated ce_campwhitner
  - Added a few prop_car_alarm entities

https://contagion-game.com/api

https://discord.gg/monochrome

Devblog 2021.05.18



Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.

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Contagion

Available here:

https://www.monochrome-games.com/product/contagion-steam-activation-key/



#TeamJohan

Last week, updated ce_roanokepd, music tracks for Roanoke (2 new tracks was added called Cellblock and Lurking). Randomised chief path area and updated weapon_extinguisher spawns (now it has a proper metal box, or what you wanna call it). Added 2 angry cars in the garage of roanoke, try not to shoot em (oof). Updated WWise stuff and added VolumeMusicCustom audio bus for Contagion example project. Lastly, fixed IED having faulty flashlight position.



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HeadCount
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https://www.monochrome-games.com/product/headcount/



#TeamLawrence

Playstation VR port is now running at a good framerate on the base model PS4 and will be going through sony checks soon!





#TeamAlex

This week’s focus has been scripting the new levels (in new biomes!). I’m taking the time to learn the intricacies of our custom scripting system and when done with the new levels, I'm going to dive back into the existing levels and add some extra spice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Y4ZzBvijk



#TeamBrian

Still working on Desert Area 04. Screens to come soon, but it’s looking really good! Can’t wait for you guys to play it.

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And that’s it for this Dev blog, come join us on #FreeKeyFridays at our twitch for a chance to win a key for Contagion or Contagion VR: Outbreak.

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Also, join us on our discord, where we are the most active and you can even get sneak peeks!


Discord.gg/Monochrome

Devblog 2021.05.10



Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.

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Contagion

Available here:

https://www.monochrome-games.com/product/contagion-steam-activation-key/


#TeamJohan

Updated video configurations, video presets and "potato" quality are now a thing (though, its WIP). Removed duplicate video configuration strings. Finished the handcannon code, cleaned up the handcannon QC and fixed the fire .smd animation files missing the camera bone (caused it to rotate 90 degrees, whoopsies). Updated the interior texture for the handcannon.


I updated Hammer Editor (Fixed a massive oversight on the brush picker on 3D view). Basically, it never got the "depth" of the objects and only returned the most negative value possible. TLDR: Hammer is actually functional now. I also added "Reload Models" into Hammer, where you can reload all models and their textures in your current session without needing to restart the program. (It's actually a really dumb hack, but shhh)



New RNG routes are being worked into RoanokePD, see paths that were once blocked off? Now they are only sometimes blocked off.

https://youtu.be/22Qh28R2rtA

Lastly, worked in Car alarms in, which will attract nearby zombies, so be careful where you shoot. ;)

https://youtu.be/MXB8KOrr6YI

I used l4d2 car asset as a test^

https://youtu.be/TvGf8fGUyds

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HeadCount
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#TeamLawrence

HeadCount is now fully playable on PSVR, still optimizing the game to try and squeeze more out of the PS4 base model and refining the controls but should very soon have the game submitted for testing by Sony.

#TeamAlex

Been working on scripting the gameplay for the two of the new levels we have in the works! Not much to talk about for the last week but next week I should have some nice visuals to show off.

#TeamBrian

I’m currently working on the 4th and final map closing out the Desert Area. Will have something to show shortly so in the meantime close your eyes real tight and imagine what it might look like!

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And that’s it for this Dev blog, come join us on #FreeKeyFridays at our twitch for a chance to win a key for Contagion or Contagion VR: Outbreak.

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Devblog 2021.05.03



Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.

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Contagion

Available here:

https://www.monochrome-games.com/product/contagion-steam-activation-key/



#TeamJohan

I finished the revive system when using a defibrillator on Flatline, but the assets aren't really there yet (models, and temp animation for revive and dying). I, also, fixed some bugs on Flatline where you wouldn't get any money from stealth kills (the melee kill animations). Updated lobby system (Fixed where it did not respond with proper error msgs), lobby settings, player legs. Added missing player legs - No more Jessica legs because yess

Added some fixes for example, kill feed for bots, fixed cpo version of roanoke not working. And updated the AI on Panic! (CPC = alerts when infection happens | CPO - no auto alert state)-



#TeamAlex

I hopped on to Contagion to add new weapon animations for the Handcannon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcLqK1RvnF0


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HeadCount
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#TeamLawrence

I've been porting HeadCount to Playstation VR, it’s a slow process but progress is being made. Fixed a load of crashes caused by porting it, and currently getting the game up to spec for smooth 60fps VR on the base model.

#TeamAlex

After adding Contagion new weapon animation, jumped back on to HeadCount to work on some bugs with the two handed gripping; recoil now works correctly! Woohoo!

#TeamBrian

I’ve been working on getting HeadCount setup on PSVR both in North America and Europe. We’ve been getting everything ready for our Oculus Quest pitch and working on a handful of new levels!

Also, check out the new Minigames trailer!
https://youtu.be/L5XXZbffSBI

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And that’s it for this Dev blog, come join us on #FreeKeyFridays at our twitch for a chance to win a key for Contagion or Contagion VR: Outbreak.

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Devblog 2021.04.26



Hello everyone, here is the latest dev blog! Come check on what the team has been working on.

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Contagion

Available here:

https://www.monochrome-games.com/product/contagion-steam-activation-key/



#TeamJohan

Added a Carrier, new type of zombie, to Zombie Panic Game modes! Also, updated the game mode to allow faster weapon switching for survivors and jumping reduces stamina drain on zombies. Released patch 2.1.6.3. which is the current version.



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HeadCount
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#TeamLawrence

Last week worked on implementing the new minigames and started the process for Playstation port. Added double handed gripping functionality. So, two handing is in! Hope you are all excited!



#TeamAlex

Polish with minigames, fine tuning all the new features such two handed gripping. Developing the required art and assisted Lawrence in minigames map.



#TeamBrian

Working on cinematic screens of the available levels including the newly added Zen Mini-Game map.








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And that’s it for this Dev blog, come join us on #FreeKeyFridays at our twitch for a chance to win a key for Contagion or Contagion VR: Outbreak.

Twitch.tv/MonochromeGames

Also, join us on our discord, where we are most active and you can even get sneak peeks!


Discord.gg/Monochrome