another test build released

[R-DEV]eggman · 01-02-2007, 10:31 PM

Hey Folks,

We released 0502 to test yesterday.

We're uh.... hehe....... probably going to have defined a somewhat completely new game to a large extent over the next 2 releases. Still a good chunk of work to do on the 0.5 release, but we're still shooting for a January release.

This test build includes some major changes to the spawning mechanism in BF2.

Said it before .. saying it again .. the "Brit Monkey" was a big one. I don't think any of us ahd any idea how much work was required to model a new faction in BF2 (keep in mind we're a first time mod team).

But that monkey is starting to go away and we're starting to be able to look at some of the more fundamental changes to BF2 that will really redefine the game significantly over the base BF2 platform Project Reality is built on.

I believe the major changes we are implementing will take v0.5 AND v0.6 to get completed (and probably need one more release afterwards to polish things up). But we're making really good progress in overhauling some of the stuff about BF2 mechanics that we don't like.

Ultimately we're looking to put much more control of the game into players hands and, as a result, make for a much more dynamic and player driven battlefield.

An obtuse update lol .. but an update nonetheless

Batalla35 · 01-02-2007, 10:38 PM

ummm...waiting anxious for 0.5...

batalla35

Griffon2-6 · 01-02-2007, 10:49 PM

Good to hear.

Topf · 01-02-2007, 10:55 PM

you talk in miracles...if I had not seen it on screenshots, I`d say you are mad.

[R-CON]Clypp · 01-02-2007, 11:00 PM

That's...a lot of detail.

So besides AASx2 and a few vehicle/weapon audits...???

[R-DEV]eggman · 01-02-2007, 11:07 PM

major changes are the first couple of several steps toward completely overhauling the spawning mechanisms.

needs a lot of testing.

benefit of being a mod team is that uh.... well... we can consider our public releases as test beds for new ideas and such. hence the imperative for us to get on a faster release cycle.

we're gonna try some rather experimental stuff over the next 2 releases. but if it's usable and players adapt to it, I think we'll have some very positive changes that make things much more dynamic and unpredictable (aka replayable).

oh and one thing that is REALLY needed (but will be in 0503 and is NOT in the 0502 test build) is that I *think* I have solved the incredibly ghey problem where vehicles take a shit kicking from bouncing into the ground.

Cyber-Couch · 01-02-2007, 11:37 PM

"We're uh.... hehe....... probably going to have defined a somewhat completely new game to a large extent over the next 2 releases."

I'm trying to figure out what you mean by this. A completely new game from vBF2 or PRM? How is this going to be happening, can you tell us any new plans or changes that effects the overhaul?

[R-MOD]Mongolian_dude · 01-02-2007, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [R-DEV]eggman

An obtuse update lol .. but an update nonetheless

Oh Brother, dont tell me that means its gonna be like 1.7G downlaod like last time

...mongol...

~~ArmedDrunk&Angry~~ · 01-02-2007, 11:46 PM

this sounds fantastic
KANT wait
Thank you

Happy · 01-03-2007, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [R-DEV]eggman

An obtuse update lol .. but an update nonetheless

You know you just post this so you can raise your post count

01-02-2007, 10:31 PM	#1
[R-DEV]eggman PR Operations Lead Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,302	another test build released Hey Folks, We released 0502 to test yesterday. We're uh.... hehe....... probably going to have defined a somewhat completely new game to a large extent over the next 2 releases. Still a good chunk of work to do on the 0.5 release, but we're still shooting for a January release. This test build includes some major changes to the spawning mechanism in BF2. Said it before .. saying it again .. the "Brit Monkey" was a big one. I don't think any of us ahd any idea how much work was required to model a new faction in BF2 (keep in mind we're a first time mod team). But that monkey is starting to go away and we're starting to be able to look at some of the more fundamental changes to BF2 that will really redefine the game significantly over the base BF2 platform Project Reality is built on. I believe the major changes we are implementing will take v0.5 AND v0.6 to get completed (and probably need one more release afterwards to polish things up). But we're making really good progress in overhauling some of the stuff about BF2 mechanics that we don't like. Ultimately we're looking to put much more control of the game into players hands and, as a result, make for a much more dynamic and player driven battlefield. An obtuse update lol .. but an update nonetheless
	Cheers! egg
	Last edited by Happy; 01-03-2007 at 12:38 AM..

01-02-2007, 10:49 PM	#3
Griffon2-6 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Here Posts: 2,615	Good to hear.
	. Under normal circumstances, everybody pwns Griffon, in Soviet Russia, Griffon pwns EVERYBODY!

01-02-2007, 10:55 PM	#4
Topf Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 327	you talk in miracles...if I had not seen it on screenshots, I`d say you are mad.
Topf Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 327	www.k-clan.org !! Recruiting german players !! Help, the quartermaster has fallen in love with me and wants to make me drunk! "how about a whisky"

01-02-2007, 11:00 PM	#5
[R-CON]Clypp PR Contributor Join Date: Jul 2006 Canada Location: Ontario Posts: 2,106	That's...a lot of detail. So besides AASx2 and a few vehicle/weapon audits...???
	Ongoing PR Projects: Canadian Forces RG-31 Nyala Armored Patrol Vehicle - Status: Importing Topographical minimaps - Status: Restarted![7/18]

01-02-2007, 11:07 PM	#6
[R-DEV]eggman PR Operations Lead Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,302	major changes are the first couple of several steps toward completely overhauling the spawning mechanisms. needs a lot of testing. benefit of being a mod team is that uh.... well... we can consider our public releases as test beds for new ideas and such. hence the imperative for us to get on a faster release cycle. we're gonna try some rather experimental stuff over the next 2 releases. but if it's usable and players adapt to it, I think we'll have some very positive changes that make things much more dynamic and unpredictable (aka replayable). oh and one thing that is REALLY needed (but will be in 0503 and is NOT in the 0502 test build) is that I think I have solved the incredibly ghey problem where vehicles take a shit kicking from bouncing into the ground.
	Cheers! egg

01-02-2007, 10:38 PM	#2
Batalla35 Join Date: May 2006 Spain Location: Madrid Posts: 402	ummm...waiting anxious for 0.5... batalla35

01-02-2007, 11:37 PM	#7
Cyber-Couch Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 422	"We're uh.... hehe....... probably going to have defined a somewhat completely new game to a large extent over the next 2 releases." I'm trying to figure out what you mean by this. A completely new game from vBF2 or PRM? How is this going to be happening, can you tell us any new plans or changes that effects the overhaul?
Cyber-Couch Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 422

01-02-2007, 11:46 PM	#9
~~ArmedDrunk&Angry~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,971	this sounds fantastic KANT wait Thank you

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