This week we have focused most of our efforts into wrapping up the big features of 0.5.9, which we hope to have done before the feature freeze likely coming next week. All that remains is the engulfment rework and the …
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Hi! Here is an update about my development progresses, as of Q2 2022.
I worked a lot on the functional tests (I had unit tests already, but I have added functional tests recently). Since I am programming the framework for doing the functional tests, this took me the entire development time. This kind of tests is extremely important in my context: I am a single developer, so it would be impossible to manually test every build for every platform. This should save a lot of my time, increasing the development speed in other parts of the project!
I have prepared a trailer video for the prototype. It should shows several gameplay elements briefly.
Finally, I would love if you may consider to support me. As usual, you may consider our campaign on Patreon (minimum pledge: only $1!). Thank you very much!
This update has nerfs to address the abundance of Lance in teamgames and Rogue in 1v1. It also has small nerfs for Bandit and Dirtbag, buffs for some underused units, and less effective area cloaking in combat. The release is a little early to avoid being too close to the upcoming 3v3 tournament (18:00 UTC, Saturday 9th July, sign up here), so some features didn’t make it. We hope to have a fixes and features patch some time in July or August, which would ideally include an engine update, Adv. Options for mods, and some dodge AI.
Units without personal cloak now decloak for longer after acting (firing, building, etc).
Dirtbag is slightly less tanky.
Bandit has a range nerf that may be overdue since the pre-aim update.
Rogue is easier to catch and slightly more expensive.
Claymore deals more damage at the edge of its area of effect.
Mace sight now matches the +25% weapon range rule of other riots.
Lance is easier to catch when out of position, and is worse at hitting aircraft.
Gremlin has better damage for its cost and slightly more range.
Locust deals more damage but is worse at healing.
Harpy can more reliably snipe riots.
Phoenix is tougher.
