Development Status #27

[h2]Dear Tankers,[/h2]

Welcome to our 27th Development Status. You can see what we have been working on for the last two weeks.


DT machine gun

The DT is an extensively modified version of the DP machine gun, intended for tank use. The changes mostly included dimension ones, so that the weapon will fit in the more or less universal gun mounts. The magazine was reduced in width, but made slightly higher, making it accommodate 60 rounds, more than in a standard DP pan magazine. The stock was made collapsible and a pistol grip was added, instead of a wooden fixed stock. Lastly, the barrel shroud and flame suppressor were removed and a ring for the tank mount was added. One feature of the gun is if needed, the gun could be quickly dismounted from the tank, the bipod could be mounted and the stock extended, making the gun usable for infantry purposes.



Data Base

We’ve created a database for the content of the game. It contains the most important information about the campaign, mission, and units. It will improve and optimize workflow and allow us to configure quicker content for the game. For example, now we can set what kind of units with what specific characteristics should spawn. For example, an infantry squad that contains riflemen, AT, leaders, etc.

Trenches

This week we have also continued our work on modular trenches. As you can see on the screenshots below, we have used additional assets such as wooden planks and sandbags to make them look more realistic and attractive to the players.



Animations

We have prepared new animations for PPSH and MP40
[previewyoutube]https://youtu.be/hNneuZI0OJE[/previewyoutube]
[previewyoutube]https://youtu.be/uwo5nRwg87s[/previewyoutube]

Impacts
There are some effects of impacts of infantry weapons on different surfaces like concrete, bricks, wood, dry and wet sand, mud and water. VFX artist is currently working on effects of other surfaces like trees, bushes, metals, fabrics and more complex ones, like truck's windows and lights and house's windows.

[previewyoutube]https://youtu.be/F1htIWyiXKc[/previewyoutube]

Thank you and have a good one!
DeGenerals