Contagion News

[h3]General[/h3]

• Added Carrier into Panic! gamemodes
  
  
• Updated translations
  
• Updated Panic! gamemodes to allow for AI (cp_allow_ai), off by default
  
• Updated Panic! gamemodes to allow for fast weapon switching
  
• Updated Panic! gamemodes jumping to be 25% instead of 80% (default) stamina drain for zombie team
  
  
  
• Fixed zombie damage data not being in sync with the new damage factor
  
• Fixed shotgun blast dealing either too much or too little damage (basically, it just randomised the damage output for some odd reason)
  
• Fixed kill feed on Panic! modes
  
• Fixed a crash on Panic! mode regarding the bots
  
• Fixed some zombie models using eugene arms
  
• Fixed Infected AI trying to hit weapons instead of the player
  

[h3]Maps[/h3]

• Fixed crash on ce_biotec_christmas
  
• Fixed cpc_auroraestates not having a soundscape script file
  

[h3]Angelscript API:[/h3]
https://contagion-game.com/api

[h3]Monochrome Discord:[/h3]
https://discord.gg/monochrome

[h3]Angelscript[/h3]

• Added "array Utils.FindEntityInSphere( Vector& origin, float& size )" to the API
  

[h3]General[/h3]

• Added the new snow particle
  
• Added static view camera option (useful if you get motion sick, or if the camera just oofs up on high latency servers.)
  
• Added item_money for flatline. Money now gets spawned from the zombies when they get killed. Assisted players still get instant money. The money also cannot be picked up by other players. The entity also fly forwards the player after 3 seconds if they do not pick it up.
  
• Added new thirdperson animations for survivors (such as the fire extinguisher finally having their own animations)
  
• Added "View Camera Static" under Options > Video
  
• Added "Reverse/Inverted Mouse" under Options > Mouse
  
  
• Updated Memory Management (More stability)
  
• Updated Zombie AI hitboxes
  
• Updated population nav data, to allow custom zombie models to use "HELMET" and "TYPE_FAT"
  
• Updated translations
  
• Updated zombie damage factors, changed the cvar names, they are now called:
  z_damage_melee_factor
  z_damage_factor
  z_damage_head_factor
  
• Updated Zombie AI damage dealt on their bodies and made officers with helmets being able to be goryfied, and that fat zombies takes a few more shots to their body to kill
  
• Updated mysterybox, no longer gives duplicate melee weapons
  
• Updated survivor animations to use revolver reload animation activity when using revolver and/or 357
  
• Updated character select weapons to set specific attachments on them
  
• Updated Phone System (code cleanup and fixed the phone having problems on extraction and flatline for player 2 and/or 1)
  
• Updated weapon attachment system (now all weapons use proper attachments on their world model)
  
  
• Fixed background being ontop of buttons (dropdowns) on the mainmenu
  
• Fixed binding keys to reload the entire tab
  
• Fixed weapon bash killing zombies if it hits their head (it thought it was a fatal blow when it wasn't)
  
• Fixed weapon_zombie causing an error model when dropped (and quickly removed)
  
• Fixed female zombie animations for both leg gib not being played
  
• Fixed -tools not working
  
• Fixed ce_roanoke softlocking because of Hammer I/O going bonkers
  
• Fixed controller 2 not being set for some unknown reason
  
• Fixed client sided ropes
  
• Fixed bot's zombie AI not working on Panic gamemodes
  
• Fixed flamethrower on Flatline causing friendly fire when it shouldn't (if FF is disabled)
  

[h3]Maps[/h3]

• Updated ce_roanoke_halloween (Removed obsolete Hammer I/O)
  
• Updated ce_roanoke (removed some obsolete hammer I/O)
  
• Updated ce_biotec_christmas version (fixed some brushes using the wrong texture)
  
• Updated the as scripts (and the vscript) for ce_biotec
  
• Updated the navigation mesh for ce_biotec, this should fix where the AI goes "where is player" for some reason or another.
  

[h3]Angelscript API:[/h3]
https://contagion-game.com/api

[h3]Monochrome Discord:[/h3]
https://discord.gg/monochrome

Devblog 2021.04.16


Hello everyone, we are back for Dev blogs! It has been a while and we want to keep folks informed what everyone on the team has worked on.


Contagion

#TeamJohan has been making more progress on the game with more bug fixing and crashes. He also has been prototyping snow particles this week on Aurora estates.



Johan has also added a link for you modders out there who would prefer to use Angelscript with API documentation.:

https://contagion-game.com/api

In the next patch, Zombie difficulty has been adjusted. Shooting their dead bodies won't kill them as quickly as before, basically, their bodies are bullet sponges. Their main weak point is now their heads. Flatline got a small update, money now drops when the zombie gets killed. The money also moves to the player after 3 seconds, so you don't need to worry about picking it up. The engine got updated; what this means is that x64 bit is slowly getting more stable. More news to come, when I can. x64 bit Release date is still TBA.


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HeadCount


#TeamMonochrome last week we released HeadCount into early access. This week each team member has been working on polish and new content!



#TeamLawrence has made some cool new prototyped minigames, with the hope of adding a new one tonight. There are now 7 Preset Skeet modes to choose from. Check out the gifs!


https://gyazo.com/1ae6800f2f1021d801cad1d505e147d5

https://gyazo.com/c3661d7f00a91c6832a4eed85c9324cd





#TeamAlex worked on Controller binding visualizations.



https://gfycat.com/repulsivedistortedarchaeopteryx

#TeamBrian has been working on the Sony submission process. The team convened this week, and Brian will also be following up on HTC Viveport submission process.

To learn more or to become more involved join us at our discord!
Discord.gg/Monochrome

[h2]New Options UI[/h2]
The entire options has been redesigned to not only support controller input, but also splitscreen and controller configurations. This means that "Console Mode" will be removed from the boot selection (when clicking on Play button on Steam). You can however still force the game in console mode using the startup parameter "--controller_mode".

[h3]Changelog[/h3]

• Added new Options UI, merged Controller and keyboard modes
  
• Added italian translations
  
• Added planted_c4 entity
  
• Added vgui_text_panel
  
  
• Updated weapon pickup code, now glowsticks, grenades and keycards (if not the same skin) can be picked up while still having one in your inventory
  
• Updated the Input System to support controllers properly (and splitscreen)
  
• Updated Angelscript API
  
  
• Fixed IED achievement not working as intended
  
• Fixed IED Hunted icon not showing (defaulting to active weapon)
  
• Fixed "Fire In The Hole" being 15 kills instead of 10.
  
• Fixed some issues on controller A button input
  
• Fixed weapon_sniper not drawing its kill feed texture
  
• Fixed a crash regarding VGUI NavigateBack function
  
• Fixed controller bind merge not working for controller #2
  
• Fixed some fatal flaws regarding keybindings (bind a controller = bye bye keyboard inputs)
  
• Fixed where the HUD Schemes did NOT reload properly when APPLYING new resolutions
  
• Fixed prop_button_timed not working correctly for connected clients
  
• Fixed IED not having a screen
  
• Fixed vgui slider panel entity not working (can be used for projectors and stuff)
  
• Fixed pines03b.vvd missing
  
• Fixed splitscreen horrible implementation
  
• Fixed button merge not working correctly for use / reload on controllers when it comes to timed entities
  
• Fixed Zombie AI trying to think weapons as walkable surfaces
  

[h3]Angelscript API:[/h3]
https://contagion-game.com/api

[h3]Monochrome Discord:[/h3]
https://discord.gg/monochrome

Hey everyone! Here is the latest on Contagion.

Split screen is finally fixed! Awesome work Johan!



From Johan:
"I fixed the sniper scope being oof on splitscreen. I also, figured out why "Refract" texture is all oof on splitscreen (and why valve removed it from l4d2 xbox version). Its because they didn't make it check the splitscreen viewport at all, so it goes all oof if splitscreen is enabled. Very nice. I fixed it by adding a simple "if splitscreen, don't be oof."




CE_LastStop
New Escape Map in the works!
At the moment, the map is only on SVN build (part 3 taking some time, and since Johan can't do any work tomorrow, it will take just a bit longer)

Here are a few screenshots of part 1 and part 2 and some bits of part 3 (starting area location)
Also took screenshots of biolabs (as it will be part of laststop as well eventually).
You may recognize the first part as the Hunted mode map Union Station. We have utilized it for the new escape map. As well as an older unused train assets. There is no current release date for LastStop, but if you'd like, we could use more playtesters to test out the first 2 levels of LastStop. Head to our discord to sign up!

https://Discord.gg/Monochrome



We alpha playtested the first two levels during our free key friday stream. This week we will be showcasing something new(Not Contagion related)! With this all in the works, Johan is progressively fixing smaller bugs as we continue. Here is the link for our stream in case you want to watch:

https://Twitch.tv/MonochromeGames

64 bit is still in the works, it is taking quite a bit of time, but it will be well worth the wait. Come by for future #FreeKeyFriday streams! Where we play Contagion (except tomorrow)!
Noon PST/3pm EST/ 8pm UK Time

Also, if you guys would like to support us, and you have run out of friends to buy the game for. Check out our merch page!

https://shop.spreadshirt.com/monochrome-games/