I've just finished a big part of the v1.0 release version: the hazardous environment option.

"Sharknado" event: not only water falls from the sky!

Here is the full list of the events names : Heat Wave, Rain Flood, Meteor Shower, Volcano eruption, Earthquake, Restless Night, Quiet Night, Planetary Alignment, Aciditic Water, Drowsiness, Mating Season, Lucky Day, Sun Eclipse, Mist, Electromagnetic disturbances, and Sharknado.

Those events are not very well polished, they are not very realistic... but they are fun, and I think that's something that was really missing in the game.

To know more about the events, you can follow the v1.0 topic on the forum : http://steamcommunity.com/app/315460/discussions/0/1489987634005238608/ or simply play the game on the beta branch, as I upload versions very regularly.
Then you can create a new game with the option activated, and you'll get one random event about every 1 or 2 days. You can activate the option in your old game by modifiying the m_eventsActive custom param. Or you can trigger any event directy with the /event command.

I've just finished a big part of the v1.0 release version: the hazardous environment option.

"Sharknado" event: not only water falls from the sky!

Here is the full list of the events names : Heat Wave, Rain Flood, Meteor Shower, Volcano eruption, Earthquake, Restless Night, Quiet Night, Planetary Alignment, Aciditic Water, Drowsiness, Mating Season, Lucky Day, Sun Eclipse, Mist, Electromagnetic disturbances, and Sharknado.

Those events are not very well polished, they are not very realistic... but they are fun, and I think that's something that was really missing in the game.

To know more about the events, you can follow the v1.0 topic on the forum : http://steamcommunity.com/app/315460/discussions/0/1489987634005238608/ or simply play the game on the beta branch, as I upload versions very regularly.
Then you can create a new game with the option activated, and you'll get one random event about every 1 or 2 days. You can activate the option in your old game by modifiying the m_eventsActive custom param. Or you can trigger any event directy with the /event command.

At last, I've finished all the minor tasks I wanted to do before the release. Now my task is to add the real new content of the v1.0, and that's going to be fun!

First, there will be a few game modes that have been discussed in the forum. If I have enough time, I hope to do those four ones: "Sky World" (a very random world layout), "Under the sea" (you start in a cavern under a huge ocean), "Tower Defense" (build a base to survive as long as possible, with regular income), and an "Editor Mode" that will give you a little more options than the current post-game mode.

But I'll also add another feature that wasn't planned at all, but should add a lot of interest to the game: a "Hazardous Environment" game option! It will be available for every mode (and for existing games too, with the /param command). This option will add some catastrophic events every day: massive flood, meteor shower, water turning acid, etc. I can't wait to do it... and try it!

As planned, the final v1.0 will increase the game price to its final $12. And as for the previous major updates, you'll be able to try the changes in the Beta branch while i develop them (and help me find the issues!)



About this minor v0.35 update, here is the change log. I'll most probably upload some minor fixes and balance builds, as some changes have not been tested very well. So don't hesitate to give me any feedback about the changes - especially the new Demon attack!



General
- Improved pathfinding: ground monsters should be better at climbing high steps, hitting the ceiling less often
- Improved aggro mechanism : monsters and bosses don't switch targets all the time when attacked by several players
- Added game options: "Run in background", "Max framerate" and "Screen shaking" (to reduce it at gun firing)
- Pickup priority for the player who just digged it. Pickup are now displayed bigger

Bug Fix
- Fixed Minimap reset when client quitted-rejoined and host didn't use the minimap
- Fixed rare freeze bug for the client in multiplayer
- Chat is now deactivated when in options menu
- Monsters current target is now correctly saved
- Monsters cannot "dig to spawn when no spot found" during the day anymore
- Lightning Mine : fixed bug with bosses detection
- Wires properly capped at 250kW
- Turrets cooldown is now reset when electric turret are not powered
- Other players are now hidden while spawning (during the character colors choice)
- Fixed bug with bosses and monsters stucked without firing

Graphics
- Reversed autobuilder recipes order (input on the left, output on the right). Fixed the missing feedback on crafting
- Wires are now displayed when any electric item is selected (not only the wire)

Balance
- Monster now spawn further away from screen. At day, 7 monsters around by default instead of 4.
- Demon boss: damage reduced from 20 to 15... but with a new special attack every 10 seconds, a big fireball that creates lava on impact. Enjoy! :-)
- Rocket Launcher requirements modified (15 Radioactive Blood instead of 10 High Radioactive Blood)
- ZF-0 gun: 7 damage instead of 6.
- Burning monsters now take 6 damages instead of 4 (every 0.7s)
- Storm gun damages increased from 50 to 55, but now with heating
- Lightning Mine: damages increased from 80 to 150.

Minor
- Replace all small texts fonts by a one easier to read (was added on in a v0.34 hotfix)
- Now able to miniaturize higher walls with a low miniaturizer
- File name validity is now checked at save
- Added a "m_gravityPlayers" variable, that modify the gravity on players
- Fixed controls options panel title hidden on large screens
- Added a tooltip on the easy/normal difficulty levels
- Updated Koreana & French language

HOT FIXES:
- Fixed persistent lights from projectiles

At last, I've finished all the minor tasks I wanted to do before the release. Now my task is to add the real new content of the v1.0, and that's going to be fun!

First, there will be a few game modes that have been discussed in the forum. If I have enough time, I hope to do those four ones: "Sky World" (a very random world layout), "Under the sea" (you start in a cavern under a huge ocean), "Tower Defense" (build a base to survive as long as possible, with regular income), and an "Editor Mode" that will give you a little more options than the current post-game mode.

But I'll also add another feature that wasn't planned at all, but should add a lot of interest to the game: a "Hazardous Environment" game option! It will be available for every mode (and for existing games too, with the /param command). This option will add some catastrophic events every day: massive flood, meteor shower, water turning acid, etc. I can't wait to do it... and try it!

As planned, the final v1.0 will increase the game price to its final $12. And as for the previous major updates, you'll be able to try the changes in the Beta branch while i develop them (and help me find the issues!)



About this minor v0.35 update, here is the change log. I'll most probably upload some minor fixes and balance builds, as some changes have not been tested very well. So don't hesitate to give me any feedback about the changes - especially the new Demon attack!



General
- Improved pathfinding: ground monsters should be better at climbing high steps, hitting the ceiling less often
- Improved aggro mechanism : monsters and bosses don't switch targets all the time when attacked by several players
- Added game options: "Run in background", "Max framerate" and "Screen shaking" (to reduce it at gun firing)
- Pickup priority for the player who just digged it. Pickup are now displayed bigger

Bug Fix
- Fixed Minimap reset when client quitted-rejoined and host didn't use the minimap
- Fixed rare freeze bug for the client in multiplayer
- Chat is now deactivated when in options menu
- Monsters current target is now correctly saved
- Monsters cannot "dig to spawn when no spot found" during the day anymore
- Lightning Mine : fixed bug with bosses detection
- Wires properly capped at 250kW
- Turrets cooldown is now reset when electric turret are not powered
- Other players are now hidden while spawning (during the character colors choice)
- Fixed bug with bosses and monsters stucked without firing

Graphics
- Reversed autobuilder recipes order (input on the left, output on the right). Fixed the missing feedback on crafting
- Wires are now displayed when any electric item is selected (not only the wire)

Balance
- Monster now spawn further away from screen. At day, 7 monsters around by default instead of 4.
- Demon boss: damage reduced from 20 to 15... but with a new special attack every 10 seconds, a big fireball that creates lava on impact. Enjoy! :-)
- Rocket Launcher requirements modified (15 Radioactive Blood instead of 10 High Radioactive Blood)
- ZF-0 gun: 7 damage instead of 6.
- Burning monsters now take 6 damages instead of 4 (every 0.7s)
- Storm gun damages increased from 50 to 55, but now with heating
- Lightning Mine: damages increased from 80 to 150.

Minor
- Replace all small texts fonts by a one easier to read (was added on in a v0.34 hotfix)
- Now able to miniaturize higher walls with a low miniaturizer
- File name validity is now checked at save
- Added a "m_gravityPlayers" variable, that modify the gravity on players
- Fixed controls options panel title hidden on large screens
- Added a tooltip on the easy/normal difficulty levels
- Updated Koreana & French language

HOT FIXES:
- Fixed persistent lights from projectiles

I just release the v0.34, please find below the change log. Most useful changes are the lobbies list improvement, the "no spawn on backwall" now absolute rule, and the better display of water trickle/drops.

I also just created a discussion on the forum about the future v1.0 game modes. Please tell me what you think and give suggestions, to help me choose which ones I'll do: http://steamcommunity.com/app/315460/discussions/0/2579854400756094312/



General
- Display the player number & day count in the lobbies list. Display title of the columns. Improve refresh
- Monsters don't spawn anymore over backwalls, never!
- If no free spot to spawn monsters, they will come "from behind" by breaking some holes into natural backgrounds (dirts, rocks)
- Invincible during 3s after respawn

Bug Fix
- Fixed a rare bug that froze suddenly the server (open load screen at 0%)
- Fixed a bug that made the monsters targeting a disconnecting/unresponding client invincible and in constant movement (or static)
- Keep character choice if reloading a game before first save
- Fixed flamethrower sound bug in multiplayer
- Fixed looped sound bug (the smooth speed depended on the framerate)
- Fixed bug on the day counter (and some achievements) when auto-save option was set at 0/day.

Graphics
- Water: more random trickle (not all the same time), and better display the sparse falling water drops (no more sparkling)

Balance
- Balance solar panel requirements (no infinite loop with solar lamps)

Minor
- Character customization auto-saved, used as default value for next game creation
- Add a Close button on Inventory, Crafting and Help panels.
- Add Korean localization (thanks 의 하루!)
- Update Russian & French localization


EDIT on auguest 25th:
- Fix freezes on clients in some rare cases
- Update backwall help text
- Replace all small texts font by a one easier to read

I just release the v0.34, please find below the change log. Most useful changes are the lobbies list improvement, the "no spawn on backwall" now absolute rule, and the better display of water trickle/drops.

I also just created a discussion on the forum about the future v1.0 game modes. Please tell me what you think and give suggestions, to help me choose which ones I'll do: http://steamcommunity.com/app/315460/discussions/0/2579854400756094312/



General
- Display the player number & day count in the lobbies list. Display title of the columns. Improve refresh
- Monsters don't spawn anymore over backwalls, never!
- If no free spot to spawn monsters, they will come "from behind" by breaking some holes into natural backgrounds (dirts, rocks)
- Invincible during 3s after respawn

Bug Fix
- Fixed a rare bug that froze suddenly the server (open load screen at 0%)
- Fixed a bug that made the monsters targeting a disconnecting/unresponding client invincible and in constant movement (or static)
- Keep character choice if reloading a game before first save
- Fixed flamethrower sound bug in multiplayer
- Fixed looped sound bug (the smooth speed depended on the framerate)
- Fixed bug on the day counter (and some achievements) when auto-save option was set at 0/day.

Graphics
- Water: more random trickle (not all the same time), and better display the sparse falling water drops (no more sparkling)

Balance
- Balance solar panel requirements (no infinite loop with solar lamps)

Minor
- Character customization auto-saved, used as default value for next game creation
- Add a Close button on Inventory, Crafting and Help panels.
- Add Korean localization (thanks 의 하루!)
- Update Russian & French localization


EDIT on auguest 25th:
- Fix freezes on clients in some rare cases
- Update backwall help text
- Replace all small texts font by a one easier to read

Here is a new minor update, with a lot of fixes and improvements, mostly for the multiplayer. Still a few lines in my high-priority TODO list, and then I'll start working on the final v1.0 features!




General
- Added Minimap death marker ("X") on the last death position, if loot was dropped. Reset when we go back at this position, game reload, or new death.
- Added specific death messages in multiplayer chat (killed by x, drown, burnt, etc.)
- Optimized of monsters position synchronisation
- Added an autobuilder / miniaturizor if none was found in connected players inventories & world for 30s (added in the host's inventory)

Bug Fix
- Teleports back a boss to its home after 2min out of its normal area (to prevent some rare boss disappearing bugs), and fix a bug that was preventing bosses to (re)spawn
- Fixed player teleport sync on clients
- Fixed monsters HP bar never full on non-targeted players
- Fixed lava spiders/bat that made damage underwater on close range
- Fixed crafted item that were not added to the item bar on clients
- Fixed bug that was creating a duplicated loot when loading just after killing a monster (especially for boss)
- Fixed bug that was preventing from loading a saved game of another player
- Prevent placing items when clicking to save a game (in the save game menus)
- Fixed bad display of repair turret target area overlay

Balance
- Reduced the cost in Radioactive Flesh for advanced potions

Minor
- Show Miniaturizor effects on other players
- Reduced the Jetpack volume
- Added a Quit validation message

Here is a new minor update, with a lot of fixes and improvements, mostly for the multiplayer. Still a few lines in my high-priority TODO list, and then I'll start working on the final v1.0 features!




General
- Added Minimap death marker ("X") on the last death position, if loot was dropped. Reset when we go back at this position, game reload, or new death.
- Added specific death messages in multiplayer chat (killed by x, drown, burnt, etc.)
- Optimized of monsters position synchronisation
- Added an autobuilder / miniaturizor if none was found in connected players inventories & world for 30s (added in the host's inventory)

Bug Fix
- Teleports back a boss to its home after 2min out of its normal area (to prevent some rare boss disappearing bugs), and fix a bug that was preventing bosses to (re)spawn
- Fixed player teleport sync on clients
- Fixed monsters HP bar never full on non-targeted players
- Fixed lava spiders/bat that made damage underwater on close range
- Fixed crafted item that were not added to the item bar on clients
- Fixed bug that was creating a duplicated loot when loading just after killing a monster (especially for boss)
- Fixed bug that was preventing from loading a saved game of another player
- Prevent placing items when clicking to save a game (in the save game menus)
- Fixed bad display of repair turret target area overlay

Balance
- Reduced the cost in Radioactive Flesh for advanced potions

Minor
- Show Miniaturizor effects on other players
- Reduced the Jetpack volume
- Added a Quit validation message

Another minor update. I usually wait to get more content before releasing them, but this crash issue is really urgent and I hope this update fixes it! If you had some crashes before, please tell me if it's better or no.

I also fixed some multiplayer bugs, and did some balancing : your trips into the volcano should be a little easier now (but health potions in quantity are still in order!)

And don't forget, if you wish to follow the beta versions I upload almost everyday, follow this forum post: http://steamcommunity.com/app/315460/discussions/0/2592234299545724164/ and/or activate the Beta branch



General
- Fix the crashes - at least I hope so!
- Add a mouse-over box to show the full text (host name, game name, params)
- Add /ban and /help commands

Bug Fix
- Fix Storm Gun that was firing the storm on other players' mouse position (finally !)
- Prevent getting regularly 5 damages in multiplayer when digging fast, and in the Strange Rock.

Balance
- Burning does a total of 15 damage instead of 50, but fire projectiles set fire at each hit. Fire ants/bats do 15 damage instead of 20/30, cooldown at 1/0.7s
- Balance : shield has 1/2 of full HP, instead of 30 HP
- Higher tier monsters die faster when missing air (and lower tier monsters a little slower). Boss stay immune.
- Higher tier monsters drop Radioactive Blood (level 1) a little more often.
- HP Regen Potion require 10 Radioactive Blood instead of 15, and 4 blue flower instead of 3

Another minor update. I usually wait to get more content before releasing them, but this crash issue is really urgent and I hope this update fixes it! If you had some crashes before, please tell me if it's better or no.

I also fixed some multiplayer bugs, and did some balancing : your trips into the volcano should be a little easier now (but health potions in quantity are still in order!)

And don't forget, if you wish to follow the beta versions I upload almost everyday, follow this forum post: http://steamcommunity.com/app/315460/discussions/0/2592234299545724164/ and/or activate the Beta branch



General
- Fix the crashes - at least I hope so!
- Add a mouse-over box to show the full text (host name, game name, params)
- Add /ban and /help commands

Bug Fix
- Fix Storm Gun that was firing the storm on other players' mouse position (finally !)
- Prevent getting regularly 5 damages in multiplayer when digging fast, and in the Strange Rock.

Balance
- Burning does a total of 15 damage instead of 50, but fire projectiles set fire at each hit. Fire ants/bats do 15 damage instead of 20/30, cooldown at 1/0.7s
- Balance : shield has 1/2 of full HP, instead of 30 HP
- Higher tier monsters die faster when missing air (and lower tier monsters a little slower). Boss stay immune.
- Higher tier monsters drop Radioactive Blood (level 1) a little more often.
- HP Regen Potion require 10 Radioactive Blood instead of 15, and 4 blue flower instead of 3