v1.5 - The Spectator Streamer Update

It's time for another BIG patch, once again bringing more fixes, map adjustments, balance tweaks, and two huge new features: Spectator support and Streamer instance support. I'm extremely excited about these in particular because they allow for exciting and unique match perspectives for viewers of live streams.



Simply join a lobby and don't choose a hero, and you'll be spectating that match! Spectators can choose to view the game as the players do - but also through a new visibility mode that shows invisible players as silhouettes.





Activate the "eye" button on the title screen to launch a second copy of Invisigun alongside the first - and it has a completely unique set of preferences. Coupled with spectator mode, this lets you participate in matches in the first game while streaming a separate spectator copy for your viewers in the second game. Public matches are time-delayed to prevent abuse, while private matches are real-time.

For an in-depth overview of a common streaming + spectating setup, check out LEmental's detailed overview here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1107056480
This hopefully opens up a whole new world of sharing the game's action with others, and I hope you enjoy the slew of other updates with the patch. Here's the full changelog:

• NET: Spectator mode with visibility options! Simply join a lobby without a hero.
  
• NET: Streamer mode lets you launch a 2nd game copy from the title screen with its own persistent preferences
  
• UI: Rock paper scissors added to the lobby chat messages :)
  
• UI: More game preferences are available in the match pause menu
  
• UI: More game preferences are available in the training pause menu
  
• UI: You can bring up the options/pause menu in online matches, but the match keeps running
  

• UI: Fullscreen and window sizes change immediately rather than after exiting options
  
• UI: Inputs are processed only if the game is in focus
  
• UI: Notice when instant replays begin
  
• UI: Miscellaneous UI presentation updates (logo, Invisigun)
  
• UI: Most vertical menus now wrap around when selecting items
  
• UI: Outlined some small labels for readability
  
• GFX: Hero profile demos show silhouettes for invisible players
  
• EPI: Real Epi matches the animations and facing direction of Ghost Epi 1:1
  
• GAME: Proximity doors shots to jam reduced from 4 to 3
  
• GAME: Proximity doors jam time increased from 8s to 15s
  
• MISC: Guest Edition preferences are separate from full edition - some prefs may be reset
  

• Pacmanesque: layout adjustments around the center
  
• Split Decision: reduced the size of the sand pits
  
• The Woods: positioning adjustments of boundary light shafts
  
• The Thicket: Side paths created along left and right borders
  
• Jungle Tomb: Entrances added to left and right edges of center
  
• Edward's Snowed In: Removed snow patches under bushes and blocks
  
• Carte Blanche: Removed top and bottom center mine carts
  
• Chamber of Time: Removed center light shafts at left and right boundaries
  
• X-Claim: Reversed polarity of two trigger walls to open up quadrant dynamics
  
• Crypt Creeper: Opened up area surrounding powerups a bit
  
• The Crate Divide: Opened up left and right channels a bit
  
• The Great Hall: Trigger switches add to top and bottom centers
  
• Dual Tracks: Moved spawn points out of the way of mine carts
  
• Red Rob's Border: Created nooks in the top and bottom center regions
  

• UI: Fixed character images sometimes over-tinting in lobby selectors
  
• NET: Fixed timing edge case that could stall a match if a client disconnects
  
• EPI: Revealer will continue to reveal both Real and Ghost Epi for its duration
  
• IRIS: Fixed her dash trail sprites sometimes facing the wrong way
  
• AETHER: Fixed not being able to ground pound sand piles
  
• RONIN: Fixed not being able to slash sand piles
  
• PHOEBE: Fixed sorting of portal counter label with other objects
  
• MAPS: Fixed up some collision issues with neon signs on Arx-515 border walls
  
• MAPS: Fixed some doubled-up tiles on Crypt Creeper that caused extraneous bumping
  
• MISC: Much more efficient memory allocation of video buffers, less resource churn
  
• MISC: Fixed interaction between Split Shots and Resistance
  
• MISC: Firing when walking halfway off a portal will not cause you to teleport again
  
• GAME: Fixed shots not colliding with their owners after being resisted