Tank Mechanic Simulator News

[h2]Dear Mechanics,[/h2]

we have pushed an update to the game. For full list with changes please find attached change log below:

[h2]1.2.2[/h2]

Added:

• Armament menu now shows the gun name in the proper category
  

Modified / Tweaked:

• Trees from Extraction6 with wrong Level Of Detail
  

Fixed:

• Game crash (and "white screen bug") when player presses keys (ESC, ALT + TAB etc.) during loading levels, or change language previously
  
• Game crash when player uses non-standard characters in Profile Name
  
• The method that randomized tank and extraction selection
  
• Armament/Prop Menu when clicking on Gun Item, the menu now correctly displays the child items of this Gun
  
• Hammer sound now should work
  
• Saving data for Metal Objects on Extraction
  
• Improved overall game stability
  

Thanks for all the support and have a good weekend.
DeGenerals

[h2]Dear Mechanics,[/h2]

we have pushed an update to the game. For full list with changes please find attached change log below:

[h2]1.2.1[/h2]

Added:

• Color suggestions for Examine mode states
  

Modified / Tweaked:

• Prop Manager so it is more functional
  

Fixed:

• Language is now correctly set
  
• Extraction should correctly happen, previously it allowed to dig where the tank is placed, but did not spawn the Extraction Location props (excvators etc.)
  
• Infinite money bug, when selling tank through TankManager menu
  
• Finished Test drive runs should now be properly detected and saved
  
• Sherman incorrect pivot for turret for test run/proving grounds
  
• Tank3, Tank9, Tank10 now work dissolve burn ramp while dissasembling/assembling elements
  
• Fixed memory leak for Tanks Part Shop, Storage Panel, Crafting Room Panel, Collectables and Screws
  

[h2]Still to be done[/h2]

We know of two important issues that are yet to be resolved:

• All tanks suspensions while on Test Drive and Proving Grounds are too stiff/blocky - the merge process caused this issue, as before the merge the suspensions for different tanks were incorrect, for some the suspension did not hold the tank at all, for other tanks it worked correctly. From next week we will start working on new tanks and we will also address the issue of correct config of our old vehicles, when we will add the suspension configuration to new ones.
  
• Game crashes in museum and when leaving the museum caused by a memory leaks. The changes we have to make to fix this issues are too large and need to be tested more thoroughly before we can pushed it to an update. We expect to release patch 1.2.2 next week.
  

The project from now on is divided into two branches. Part of the team will work only on new tanks and the Tank Creator tool. The other part of the team will continue working on the game including an update to fix memory leaks. We aim to release at least once a month a patch update to the game.

Thanks for all the support and have a good weekend.
DeGenerals

[h2]Dear Mechanics,[/h2]

here it is we have released today long awaited patch, version 1.2.0.

We were focusing last time to get patch 1.2.0 to be ready to be published on the default branch. Last week we pushed it live to be available on an unstable branch to see how things work for you. New update brings some new features like a Tank Warehouse room, new Tank damage system for example for extracted tanks on missions. New stands in museums and also very important to mention we merged three tank prefabs into one. It was crucial before going into implementing new tanks.

As we are here with new vehicles - we are going to focus fully on new tanks after release of 1.2.0 patch. Our initial plan was to deliver new tanks with this patch, but it was too big task to make at once, especially with changes made to the whole tank configuration system. We are very sorry for this delay.

Last patch was sent in June 2020, from now on, new stuff, that requires long development will be completed separately, independent from main branch of the project, so few developers can focus only on bigger stuff, and other developers keep a good pace with hot fixes/suggestions patches each few weeks.

For full list with changes please find attached change log below:

[h2]1.2.0[/h2]


Added:

• New animations for Tiger I interior
  
• Ability to lean and crouch while being inside tank (taking crew slot)
  
• New animations for some parts of M4A3E8 Sherman
  
• New parts M4A3E8 Sherman
  
• Movable stairs
  
• Tank Warehouse room
  
• Tank Manager panel
  
• Tank Damage system
  
• An option to order missing parts by crafting them
  
• New music
  
• Sdkfz 251 rubber wheels
  
• Panzer IV Ausf. G rubber wheels
  
• Panther V Ausf. A rubber wheels
  
• StuG III rubber wheels
  
• Panzer III Ausf. M/J rubber wheels
  
• Announcements panel in main menu
  
• New stands in museum. All stands are now on a single texture image
  

Modified / Tweaked:

• The Upgrade panel now allows selecting any upgrade, not only ones available to unlock
  
• The size of the textures representing various items, in customizer/paint room menu to have less loading at once
  
• Various sounds, from tools sounds to walking/jumping sounds
  

Fixed:

• Fixed Tank Extraction material, now the tank should be more visible and correctly handle the light
  
• Re-done KV-2 test drive model
  
• Importing a save from other player does not cause an error when parsing a float number
  
• Localization fixes
  
• Game does not need player to release right mouse button before allowing to unscrew next screw (previously player had to release the mouse button to start next unscrew)
  
• M26 Pershing wrong textures on HullExterior front bottom
  
• M4A3E8 Sherman has new tank parts, and is upgraded for the 1.2.0 patch
  
• Duplicating props in museum stand menu is no longer possible
  
• An option to order missing parts by crafting them
  
• Various problems with save files not working correctly, causing errors or crashes
  
• Radio is up and working again
  
• An error that caused replacing the tank incoming from extraction for one of the tanks in warehouse (most probably, from a contract)
  
• Ability to toggle examine/interior/help modes when inside any menu
  
• All transform for every vehicle in main menu
  
• Flag collider size adjusted to size of displayed image when selecting them in UI
  
• Small fixes to Panzer III J material config
  
• Panther front armor hatch animation
  
• M4A3E8 Sherman pistol port animation
  
• Driver hatch animation T-34/76 and T-34/85
  
• KV-2 position in museum slots
  
• Color for track materials
  
• Proper player position when tank is repositioned into another slot in museum, to avoid situations
• here tank can be spawned in the same place as the player
  
• M4A3E8 Sherman Loader hatch animation
  
• Panzer III J wrong position of ammo
  
• Black screen when trying to test drive a tank placed outside workshop
  
• More damages generated
  
• Paint room camera now works again
  
• Correct slots shown for Warehouse area in radial slot selection menu
  

Known Issues:

• Speedometers not working
  
• Damages, when repaired, not saved and get recreated sometimes when loading the game/scene again
  

We have also been working on Tank Creator - a tools and solution for modders to be able to for example put their own custom tanks/vehicles into the game.

Big thanks to you dear community for all the bug reports, suggestions, reviews. Without your support this would not be possible.

Stay tuned and stay safe. More soon.

Thanks for all the support and have a good weekend.
DeGenerals

[h2]Dear Mechanics,[/h2]

we are very proud to reveal a project that we have been working on for some time now - Tank Squad:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1498130/Tank_Squad/

Tank Squad is a game about tank combat, where you control your tank and lead your squad into battle. After the battle ends you can fix your tanks in the repair station, salvage destroyed or abandoned tanks and enhance your vehicle park. When your team is ready, get back into action!



To make it clear, our base team for Tank Mechanic Simulator is working steadily and hard for patch 1.2.0, and Tank Squad is being developed by new team, created specifically for this project. Both projects will use shared systems like game mechanics etc.



Make no mistake, we know about all suggestions and feedback you guys gave us, Tank Mechanic Simulator won't be paused/delayed/stopped by this event. Get yourself ready.



Have a good day,
DeGenerals

[h2]Dear Mechanics,[/h2]



we are participating in Steam Lunar Sale, with -40 % discount, that will last untill 15.02.2021. Grab it when you can :)

Merry christmas,
DeGenerals