Sep 21, 2022

Version 1.2.2 - Friends Forever Modifier

Paint the Town Red - Eternic

Version 1.2.2 is now available and adds a new Scenario modifier 'Friends Forever' which stops any friends you've made from turning against you at the end of a level. The update also includes new Level Editor additions such as player and enemy damage zones and the ability to create jump points so enemies can jump between areas on your levels.

We've also redone every enemy hand hold for all the weapons in the game so weapons should now be more accurately held by enemies. A full changelist of all the additions and fixes is below.

Player and Enemy Damage Zones

Setting up the new enemy and player damage zones is rather easy as these are just new properties available on standard Logic Zones. You can adjust how much damage is done to players and enemies and how often.

Jump Links on Waypoints

Jump links or 'Nav Links' are a new addition to the Waypoint props that will let enemies either jump from one waypoint location to another connected waypoint, or to teleport between them if desired. As part of setting this up we also fixed some bugs related to enemies facing the wrong direction while jumping and that enemies would not use Teleporters as part of their navigation. Now the existing Teleporters and the new waypoint nav links will be considered in the pathfinding calculation of enemies.

Changelist

Version 1.2.2

Added Friends Forever modifier
Added Player and Enemy damage options to Logic Zones in the Level Editor
Added nav link options to Waypoint props in the Level Editor
New outline effects for weapons and powers
Re-setup all weapon hand hold positions for enemies to be correct for left and right hands
Adjusted whether some weapons are 1 or 2 handed for enemies
Minor memory allocation improvements
Added a workaround for the Capture Device potentially not triggering especially if caused by infinite durability mods
Fixed enemies not choosing to use teleporters as part of their navigation
Fixed enemies not rotating to face the direction they're going to jump
Fixed the Lights Out spotlight getting obscured sometimes when near a wall
Fixed Workshop level buttons in the UI having overflowed text for long names and misaligned asterix
Fixed spotlight in Light Out modifier getting occluded if player's back was against some walls
Fixed some menu options not showing for players in multiplayer at the right times
Fixed some Berserk glow bugs with the Top Down modifier
Fixed UVs on the back and bottom faces of the head in the Texture Editor being different than in the game
Fixed enemies dying if a severed body part falls into a kill zone
Fixed incorrect buttons showing for multiplayer clients on the UI after winning a level
Fixed multiplayer host not seeing the kill count in Workshop levels
Fixed text getting set to bad positions when grouped
Fixed some newer weapons getting set to 0,0,0 if set as static
Fixed blood decals not attaching to nunchucks
Fixed Arena Quit to Menu button not working under certain conditions
Fixed the sizing of the Level Won UI in multiplayer on the Host
Fixed the Charger being able to rotate in odd directions before charging
Fixed occlusion issues with the breakable wall in the Saloon

Jun 9, 2022

Version 1.2.0 - Shooter Modifiers

Paint the Town Red - Eternic

Version 1.2.0 is now available and brings a bunch of new shooter focused Modifiers to the Scenarios, a variety of new Level Editor options to support characters using guns and other ranged weapons, and some Multiplayer improvements including allowing some Modifiers in coop Scenarios and allowing the host to change the level at any time.

Scenario Modifiers

The new modifiers available in the Scenarios are: Easy Shooter, Hard Shooter, Pistols Shooter, Nailguns Shooter, Primitive Shooter, Unlimited Ammo, Double Jump, and Shields Everywhere.

Shooter Modifiers

The Shooter modifiers give all the enemies in a Scenario a variety of different ranged weapons with different aggressiveness, accuracy and range settings depending on the modifier.

Easy Shooter has less aggressive weapons and AI
Hard Shooter has the toughest weapons and more aggressive and accurate AI
Primitive Shooter uses only non-firearm ranged weapons
Pistols Shooter features only the various pistols in the game
Nailguns Shooter gives everyone a nailgun

There are so many creative modifier combinations to find that can make things more fun or more challenging.

Double Jump Modifier

The Double Jump modifier gives the player the ability to perform a second jump in the air. In Workshop levels that include fall damage, this will also allow the player to prevent fall damage with a last second jump.

Shields Everywhere Modifier

The Shields Everywhere modifier puts a variety of shields throughout the Scenario levels and can be very helpful when combined with the Shooter modifiers.

Level Editor Changes

New Weapons: MP5 and M1911
In addition to being available in the new Scenario modifiers, the MP5 and M1911 are now available to use in the Level Editor.

Assigning Characters to a Weapon
Using the Logic connection system you can now assign a weapon to a character in the Level Editor and have them either immediately have it when the level starts, or have it be something they go to pick up once combat starts.

Ambient Lighting Preview
You can now see what your level will look like with the ambient light value you've set while editing it. This makes setting up lighting for dark levels approximately 28000x easier.

Multiplayer Modifiers and Level Select

Many of the Scenario modifiers available in single player are now also available to use in the Scenario in multiplayer. This includes all the new Shooter modifiers, the class modifiers and many more.

The host of a multiplayer match can now restart or change the level and mode from the 'pause' menu or after dying in Beneath or the Arena.

There have also been a lot of other additions, improvements and fixes in this update. Thanks to everyone that was able to test out the WIP versions of this update over the past week and provide valuable feedback. Special recognition to hollowedcommander on the official Discord server for being the MVP of bug reporting for this build.

The full changelist is below.

Changelist

Version 1.2.0

Some modifiers can now be used in Multiplayer for Scenario levels
Added Shooter Modifiers: Easy Shooter, Hard Shooter, Pistols Shooter, Nailguns Shooter, Primitive Shooter
Added Double Jump modifier
Added Shields Everywhere modifier
Added Unlimited Ammo modifier
Level Editor: Added MP5 and M1911 weapons
Level Editor: Characters can now be connected to weapons to either pick them up when combat starts or have them immediately
Level Editor: Added an option to the Enemy Tracker prop to disable logics
Level Editor: Level Editor Text props can now be grouped with other props
Level Editor: Various misc props can now be grouped with other props
Level Editor: Added option to preview the Ambient lighting in edit mode
Level Editor: Added Global Friendy Fire setting and Same Faction Gun Friendly Fire level settings
Level Editor: Added Enemy Gun Damage Multiplier and Player Gun Damage Multiplier levels settings
Level Editor: New Character options related to gun use and connected weapon
Level Editor: Added Editor Settings for default 'Can Use Guns' and 'Prefer Guns' settings
The multiplayer host can now change the level and game mode from the Pause Menu
The multiplayer host can now change the level and game mode when dead in Beneath
Added MP5 and M1911 to the Gun Show modifier selection
Added travel sound for bullets
Improved some sound handling for guns and bullets
Added effect for ranged taser bullets hitting environment
Bullets now will add some force to doors they pass through
Tweaked damage of ranged weapons to remove randomness in damage
Changes to Capture Device to try and fix bug for some players
Added link to the PTTR Discord server in the menu and pause menu
Improved fast bullet teleporter handling
Improved how crossbow bolts and speargun and harpoon bullets stick into walls
Updated Arena stats UI to utilise regular stats UI to ensure equal level controls in multiplayer
Added an option to enable the old snare drum sound when enemies are killed
Fixed enemies being able to walk in the air in some Scenario situations
Fixed the game not continuing to run without window focus
Fixed handles coming off bucket weapons held by enemies and potential causing them to die
Fixed weapons being able to shoot through walls if it is sticking through one when firing
Fixed the 'All' weapons list when adding a weapon to a character having incorrect weapons
Fix small projectiles having collision when stuck in walls
Fixed some powers not ending correctly if you die while they're active in multiplayer
Fixed missing text on some buttons in the Facility shop UI when using a controller
Fixed issues with some UI elements at narrow resolution ratios
Fixed the Gremlin not animating on clients in multiplayer
Fixed moving teleporters not teleporting bullets
Fixed clients in multiplayer not being able to change class from death screen sometimes
Fixed player getting benefits from kills they weren't involved in and missing benefits from ones they were
Fixed Floating Heads getting significantly extra damage in multiplayer if hit by a client player while charging
Fixed bullets shot from close to a teleporter not being teleported
Fixed bullets shot through a teleporter potentially not hitting something immediately on the other side
Fixed bullets shot through a teleporter potentially not going through if the teleporter was against another surface
Fixed characters attempting to pick up a second shield

May 27, 2022

Paint The Town Red Official Map Maker Contest #9

Paint the Town Red - Crossedkiller

Hello everyone,

It is time for another Map Making Contest! This is the second official contest and the ninth overall. We have had some fantastic entries in previous contests, and we cannot wait to see this contest's results!

The theme of this contest is Tribute!
That means you have to submit a level based on popular media.
Your level can be a scene from a show, favorite game, a popular movie, etc.

Contest Rules:

Your level must be published and submitted between May 27, 2022, and July 8, 2022, 11:00 AM CST. You're not allowed to submit any levels outside of that period
Your level should fit the theme of the contest.
There should only be one submission per player; you're not allowed to submit multiple levels to the contest.
You're allowed to submit levels as a collaboration. Be sure to arrange who of you gets the Steam code if you win, though.
Any cheating (stealing prefabs, trying to post multiple levels, etc.) will disqualify your level.
Your level must follow the Steam workshop guidelines.
The contest moderators are not allowed to participate in the contest, of course.
To submit your level to the contest, post a message with a link to your level in the contest_submissions channel on the Discord server.

Prizes:

The winners of the contest will receive the following prizes:

🥇 First place:

$100 Steam gift card
The @Contest Winner discord role
A custom 1st place badge to add to the level's description

🥈 Second place:

$50 Steam gift card
A custom 2nd place badge to add to the level's description

🥉 Third place:

$25 Steam gift card
A custom 3rd place badge to add to the level's description

Can't wait to see your EPIC creations! See you there!

Apr 21, 2022

The GIF That Keeps Giving

Paint the Town Red - Crossedkiller

Hello, everyone!

Welcome to the first edition of THE GIF THAT KEEPS GIVING event!
We will be hosting this contest monthly and will allow you to win fabulous prizes by exploiting your brawling, chopping, and kicking skills to create an epic GIF using the in-game creator!

This month’s theme will be:

BROKEN

WHEN?
This will be a monthly event, the first edition will take place from Apr 21, 2022, to Apr 29, 2022

WHERE?
Submissions and ratings will occur on our Discord server.

PRIZES
Top 3 community votes

$25 Steam Gift Card + PTTR Soundtrack Steam Key
$10 Steam Gift Card + $5 Steam Gift Card
$10 Steam Gift Card

The winners will be announced both on Discord and Steam.

THE RULES

Participants will post their entries on a #GIF-Contest channel (to avoid them being mixed up with regular non-contest posts)
Maximum of one (1) entry per person
The theme doesn’t have to be strictly followed, but it should be present in some way in the GIFs submitted.
All GIFs must be created and uploaded directly from the in-game editor
You may include a caption to complement your GIF (this is entirely optional but encouraged!)
All entries should be new, any previously uploaded GIFs will be disqualified

So there it is! Enjoy, have fun, and GIF it your all!

Mar 31, 2022

Paint the Town Green

Paint the Town Red - Eternic

April 2nd Edit:

Yeah so... blood is back, nothing to see here. I've left the original post below but here now on April 2nd it seems like some pretty crazy ramblings so lets all just pretend it didn't happen.

In all seriousness the build has been update to be back to normal, but the 'Green' modifier is still available as an option.

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Hey Brawlers.

The team has been discussing for quite some time what we feel is the best single change we can make that is what players new and old really want. So we've finally come to the decision to officially remove all of the blood in Paint the Town Red!

This is a change so obvious that it's amazing it eluded us for several years. We expect you, the Paint the Town Red Green community will universally find it, for lack of a better word: foolish that we didn't do this sooner!

Let's paint the town with flowers instead!

Changes to the fluids of the other Gardners:

Solanaceae Petunioideae seed has been modified to replace hemoglobin, and bloom on contact.
Four different varieties of flower can bloom once the seed makes contact with the world.
It will bloom anywhere it lands!
Anywhere. It. Lands.

Our patented blooming technology in action!

Be sure to hop onto the Discord and share your beautiful Floristry with the rest of the community.

We've rose to the occasion and planted a seed that will grow a new era for our game. So why not poppy-in to your favourite level, put the petal to the metal and fall head clover heels in love with this new in-carnation because it's sure to make your daisy. The enemies are still thorny, but don't soil yourself or wet your plants, you can beat them, just take stalk of your life and don't stop be-leafing!

Get out there Gardners!

South East Games

Changelist

Version 1.1.3

Added the Green modifier

Mar 4, 2022

Paint the Town Red Map Maker Contest Winners!

Paint the Town Red - GTB79

Greetings Brawlers,

Over the last month the First Official Map Maker Contest for Paint the Town Red has been underway.

The theme for this contest was Space!

Over the the contest's time 14 creators submitted maps on the Discord server. There was lots of awesome candidates but the community has spoken for their favorites!

First Place

In first place we have A Really Cool Space Map by PDG_Geezer!

Your task is to break out of prison after being caught drinking on duty. Shoot and brawl beautifully designed Space Station.

This level features custom voice overs and sound effects as well!

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2758873606

Second Place

Secondly, we have Misson: Sigma by ApcMax and apcGleb.

A masterfully made and gorgeous space station map.

The story of this map is that aliens attacked Earth in the past and you must take revenge on them by stealing their artifact.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2759191609

Third Place

And coming in Third place we have StarHunter by Akobie!

A crazy space map full of Neon lights and aliens.
Explore both space stations and fight while space walking outside!

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2749636131

Thank you to everyone who participated in map creation and voting! We really loved to look through and play all of these maps they are a blast.

You can view all 14 submissions in this workshop collection:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2772983748

Stay tuned for more contests soon, hosted on our Discord server found here:
https://discord.gg/RhSRyahDFd

Thank you Brawlers, and winners you will be contacted shortly!