quick update on v0.41

Post by **eggman** » 2006-12-22 09:13

Well some bad news, v0.41 is not going to see the light of day.

We have decided to call it v0.5

There's a lot more changes than a simple bugfix patch.

We've released the 5th incremental build in this development cycle to testing today.

NOTE: we are NOT going to get this released before Christmas. We'll set a release date shortly, but suffice to say it should be within a couple of weeks, so less than 2 months since the 040 release.

Our goal is to try and get onto a 45 day release cycle, so hitting ~ 60 days first time around is pretty good. We tried to get 'er done for Christmas, but the build is too buggy to release at this stage.

Here's some stuff I am *optomistic* will make it in 050:
vehicle crew kits
pilot kits
officer kits
vehicle systems damage
AT4 for US Light AT
Javelin for US and GB heavy AT
Land Rover
Merlin
*hopefully* the 3 Type 95 variants for PLA (to replace the temporary Type 56 hack): Type 95 & UGL w Optics, Type 95 w Optics, Type 95 w Iron sights
a bunch of new sounds
a sounds volume overhaul
AAS v2
attack helo audit, but ran into a couple of snags
tank audit
apc audit
a bunch of stuff I can't remember, but am just tossing this stuff out so y'all have something to be excited aboot

Lucid Nightmare · Post by **Lucid Nightmare** » 2006-12-22 09:20

coolies

(woot first post)

PaveHawk · Post by **PaveHawk** » 2006-12-22 09:30

Nice to hear everything is coming along so nicely. Hopefully it comes out after xmas but before new years. One can only hope.

Top_Cat_AxJnAt · Post by **Top_Cat_AxJnAt** » 2006-12-22 09:30

Sounds brill.

2 questiosn:

- will there be any new maps???

- Laser Desgnination seems like it is getting further and further away from happening - TELL IT TO ME STRAIt, is their any chance??? The lack of communication on this subject is damangin our relationship! jke

MrD · Post by **MrD** » 2006-12-22 09:37

I think we can assume that since every update till now (serious updates, mind) has had a few extra maps included that we will indeed see a few extra maps with this update too.

Post by **eggman** » 2006-12-22 09:42

there might be a new map. maybe. maybe not

laser designation.. I have a hack working, if it's workable... it will come in the next major release which should also include an audit of jets, primarily focusing on attack jets.

Top_Cat_AxJnAt · Post by **Top_Cat_AxJnAt** » 2006-12-22 09:44

IN Goods name what is an audit???? http://www.google.co.uk/search?svnum=10 ... a=N&tab=iw tis nothing but audit this and audit that from you today!

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » 2006-12-22 10:07

0.6 timescale:

audit Top _Cat the great's forum posts

jackal22 · Post by **jackal22** » 2006-12-22 10:13

well theres enough content to keep me happy through christmas as it is, but still for a new patch to the mod its pretty quick even if you miss christmas.

robbo · Post by **robbo** » 2006-12-22 10:29

Sweet All things good come to those who wait

StyrmanKarlsson · Post by **StyrmanKarlsson** » 2006-12-22 10:45

Please spice up the dust and smoke just a little when fire or fire up on?
That would be so awsome!

Post by **UK_Force** » 2006-12-22 11:03

top cat - I too am really looking forward to the working SOFLAM, this will bring the whole teamwork thing together, and as an FAC in RL - I get to train too ...... lol

Dont worry m8, it will be out when it works well

Post by **fuzzhead** » 2006-12-22 11:14

if you love PR and want to help get this release out faster, join the testers!!!

***NOTE: freeloaders and people who just want a sneak peak need not apply.

Post by **Hitperson** » 2006-12-22 11:22

can we have an ejod desert patch done before the 6th of january as some people in the tournament wont play with medium settings.

Post by **eggman** » 2006-12-22 11:28

I'll check where we are at with EJOD.

@ Top Cat I use the term "audit" to describe a fairly detailed review of the particular game element. I suppose there are other things it could be called.. I dunno hehe .. it's just the most appropriate term that came to mind.

Right now we are trying to get attack helicopters, tanks and APCs working much better.

Post by **Rhino** » 2006-12-22 11:28

Hitperson wrote:can we have an ejod desert patch done before the 6th of january as some people in the tournament wont play with medium settings.

This is the first ive heard about you guys playing EJOD for your next battle and about this prob. Will look into it and see if we can work something out!

Mekstizzle · Post by **Mekstizzle** » 2006-12-22 12:35

I'll kill you all if i have to download another GB of data. Please....no more new maps for awhile...

This is good and bad i suppose. One one hand, there seems to be TONS of new stuff. On the other hand.....the M4 noobs will just keep growing and growing and growing.

Just a small hotfix? Just.....to.....get rid of them. No?

Post by **Rhino** » 2006-12-22 12:41

Mekstizzle wrote:I'll kill you all if i have to download another GB of data. Please....no more new maps for awhile...

This is good and bad i suppose. One one hand, there seems to be TONS of new stuff. On the other hand.....the M4 noobs will just keep growing and growing and growing.

Just a small hotfix? Just.....to.....get rid of them. No?

We dont feel 0.5 is going to be that long off to be worth putting out a small hotfix.

and there will with 0.5 most likley be both a full installer, and a patcher so I shouldnt worrie to much. Anyways its worth the 1-2hr download aint it?

Mekstizzle · Post by **Mekstizzle** » 2006-12-22 12:45

lol yeah all i do is leave it downloading overnight. But that means that you can only play it the day after its released.

Aljen · Post by **Aljen** » 2006-12-22 12:59

Mekstizzle wrote:Just a small hotfix? Just.....to.....get rid of them. No?

Oh God I would love to see it too!
Right now people my own team (usually non US side) is changing kits for US specops as soon as they are able to do it.

Until that time I will prove to those M4 lovers that there really are other weapons and that I am able to kill them with them. ... Sometimes