Devblog 2021.07.20



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

Fixed some issues regarding the weapons not being able to shoot if you melee directly after you reload your weapon. Also fixed where the zombies wouldn’t be able to attack players because of faulty tracers.



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HeadCount



Available here:



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





#TeamLawrence

This week I have been rescripting the existing levels to make them more fun, and include the new enemy types including tanks, trucks and armored carriers.





#TeamAlex

Finished up the scripting for the Bombs Away level! Here's a sneak peak of what’s inside:





#TeamBrian

Still recovering from surgery and it’s complications but am back at work finally! I’ve been working on the audio for new boss battles and vehicles that are planned for an upcoming release. The most recent work done was for our Turret Boss.





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And that’s it for this Dev blog, come join us on #FreeKeyFridays on our Twitch channel 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!





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Hunters,

Let's celebrate the release of Hunt's new map, DeSalle, with a big Steam sale!

New players - Get the base game and many DLCs with up to 62% off!

But wait...there's more...


Already own the game and looking to fill out your DLC collection? We've got you covered! The bundle discounts also apply if you already own the base game and other DLCs, So, head on over to our store to take advantage of these savings and get your hands on those Legendaries you have always wanted as part of your collection!

Make sure to also check out our Gold Edition for up to 61% off the base game + a collection of DLC's!

More details can be found by checking out the links below (go on, you know you really want to ;) )

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/18769/Hunt_Showdown__Gold_Edition/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/18768/Hunt_Showdown__Deluxe_Edition/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/12841/Hunt_Showdown__Collectors_Edition/

We decided to change the release date of the game. This is due to the need to polish some things. The game is done all but we do not want to give you a game that is not polished. We'll need a month, maybe two, for this. We will announce a new release date soon ...
Please don't get mad at us for that ːsteamhappyː

Raising a child in a dangerous world poses many challenges. Tough decisions have to be made. You have to put the world on their shoulders and allow them to make mistakes that could be potentially life threatening. But what choice do you have?

The current narrative is centred around Zombie Spectre: A single father or mother depending on which character you select at the start of the game. Spectre is left with no choice but to defend and locate his dependents in a world overrun by entangled souls.

Follow us to get regular updates on the development of the narrative as it unfolds.

Join our discord to help shape the development of the game. Our next release is coming very soon.

Greetings MechWarriors!

This month's patch includes some small changes and bug fixes to both of the recently updated maps, Canyon Network and Polar Highlands. It also includes another Weapons Adjustment Pass for Clans and the Inner Sphere, and an Equipment Adjustment Pass focusing on Jump Jet performance. Finally, this patch brings the follow-up to the Stryker Pack, and our second Booster Pack this year, the Warden Pack. Didn't pick it up yet? No sweat! You still have 30-days to check it out and still receive the EXCLUSIVE Early Adopter Rewards, including the awesome Elemental Bolt-ons (shown below).

Look for our third major map update with HPG Manifold, and more coming in August!

As with everything, these updates are subject to further balance changes in the future, especially as more variables are brought into the equation with future updates and changes.

So get out there and do the science, and get us your feedback for future iterations!

And now, we hope you enjoy the patch.

-The MechWarrior Online Team


https://mwomercs.com/news/2021/07/2535-patch-notes-142440-20july2021

I'm not salty that I missed the exact number for this screencapture

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mongooserodeo/crowsworn-a-dark-and-mysterious-action-packed-metroidvania?ref=1x7fst

We invite you all - who have wishlisted Crowsworn on Steam - to take a look at our Kickstarter campaign. There are some nice bonus goodies you can get even at the lower tiers of the campaign if you back it; for instance...

All backers of our Kickstarter (at the Punctual Bird Tier - $20 CAD - and above) will be getting an early dev-build of our "Crowkart" mini-game! It's quite unpolished and still a work in progress, but it's already a hoot to play online* with your friends!



We're honestly not quite sure what we're going to end up doing with Crowkart just yet; it's been a little side project we've been cooking during our downtime... We're just excited that we have something to give our backers right at the conclusion of our Kickstarter campaign.

* Port-Forwarding know-how required for direct IP connecting.

We're less than $30K CAD away from unlocking the Giant's Graveyard on Kickstarter...



The Giant’s Graveyard is a special area in the Crowsworn universe that we are all exceptionally excited about. It is a cavernous dark region, shrouded in miasma. The area will come with its own set of unique enemies, mini-boss, and boss. It is a region that will delve deep into the twisted history of Fearrandal. With this new area open, we will be able to open up the Starling backer reward tier. This tier will include everything from the $320 Tier and below, and you’ll get to work with our resident environmental artist, Deryk Buckareff, to design your own personal memorial statue asset (final design must be approved by team) for the Giant’s Graveyard.



I'm going to be streaming "Crowkart" tomorrow with a number of Hollow Knight speedrunners, and answering questions about Crowsworn (that I can) and our Kickstarter campaign. We would love to see you there!




Let the games begin!
~ Leth

You can now create your own themes to play with your own words.

Seen Update 15

Hi everyone,

Seen Update 15:

- Improved Checkpoints system.
- Added the ability to load game from previous Checkpoints (Load menu).
- Holding "+" button speed up game by 4X (use to escape long cut-scenes or any slow part).
- Reduced game size from 3gb to less than 1gb.
- Updated game engine to 4.26
- Fixed windowed mode and other resolution settings problems.
- Fixed game stuck at loading
- Other minor improvements


- Changed the current ending to "End of Part one" because we are planning to release "Seen 2" in the near future. And "Seen 2" will be a sequel to Seen.
Note: We are planning to contact Valve and ask them if they could give Seen 2 for free to all current Seen owners.

You could wishlist Seen 2 from here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1695530/Seen_2/


Thank you.

Seems like a few shaders were memory hogs, demanding too much gpu for minor benefits.

I also found a better sound-playback function in the engine with a few more options. Net result is better sound mixing, and a little pitch-shifting to give some variety.

ESR especially sounds better, and explosions now have some oomf to them.

- Possibility to change the texture of the walls (wallpapers)
- Bug fix for the Photo Gallery
- Change of the UI in the Gallery mode as it seemed confusing for some users.