Golf It! News

Hotfix and preperation update 0.8.pre2

- Added around 200 new assets for the edtior under Packs/Mediterranean Ruins
- Added 2 Hats, 9 Trails and 9 Skins
- Added ability to open backup maps from within the game
- Classic mode has no reset penalty by default now
- Hard mode has simulation mode by default now
- Fixed a few multiplayer issues in the editor
- Fixed broken tangents issues in the importer
- Fixed multiple crashes during map change
- Fixed issues with free cam
- Fixed Blueprints/Collections appearing in map selection window
- Fixed post process volumes sometimes sharing and overwriting data
- Fixed various smaller issues and improvements
- "Restart Map" button now works on custom maps (will require reloading of the map)
- Various small performance improvements

Hotfix 15 Dezember 2020

-- Fixed issues with Dynamic Lanes
-- Fixed wrong displayed name in Hotseat mode
-- Fixed names of new assets overwriting older ones from Jade Temple and Pirates Cove
-- Possible fix for infinite map loading issue
-- Nerfed timing and optics of multiple trails obstructing the view for other players
-- Slightly updated cannon logic for all future placed cannons
-- Various smaller fixes

After months of work we are close to release our first VR build. Something many of you requested since we have launched our greenlight campaign. And there is even more new stuff going to be included in Update 0.8.0. This update is all about preparation.


In order to deliver a better VR experience we had to update the version of our game engine. This time the update was awful, since it had a huge impact on the physical behavior of our game. To guarantee that every custom map still works as intended - which is our top priority - we had to put a lot of effort into this process.

[h2]So what is this update about?[/h2]
This “pre” update is all about quality assurance. After days of testing, we are confident that everything runs smoothly. The only uncertainty is the behavior of your setup. That is why this update only contains the engine update and the following improvements:

• Significant collision improvements
  
• More consistent shooting behavior
  
• Scoreboard additions
  
• Spectator fixes
  Much faster update cycle

[h2]What if it’s broken?[/h2]
If you encounter something broken, please tell us. The best way is to enter our Discord: https://discord.gg/perfuse
If things are terribly broken, you can switch to our legacy branch. This can be done by right-clicking “Golf It!” in your Steam Library > Properties. Click on “Betas” and change the “NONE” branch to “legacy”.

• Asset pack: Mediterranean Ruins
  
• Virtual Reality: Vive and Oculus
  
• And More
  - 10 new trails
  - Editor UI updates
  - Improved performance
  

After VR has been released, mac will be our next milestone. Meanwhile, we will continue to release more asset packs and improve our editor. Everything else is top secret. ;)





- Fixed various issues related to faulty map load for clients
- Fixed Crash when changing search method
- Fixed Crash when changing trails
- Fixed some kick issues in lobby
- Improved load for Events during gameplay
- Improved multiple network interfaces
- Re-Added download and loading % display in the lobby
- Fixed Transform UI not being displayed in the editor for custom assets
- Fixed various smaller issues and improvements



- Added around 200 new assets for the edtior under Packs/Mediterranean Ruins
- Added 2 Hats, 9 Trails and 9 Skins
- Added ability to open backup maps from within the game
- Classic mode has no reset penalty by default now
- Hard mode has simulation mode by default now
- Fixed a few multiplayer issues in the editor
- Fixed broken tangents issues in the importer
- Fixed multiple crashes during map change
- Fixed issues with free cam
- Fixed Blueprints/Collections appearing in map selection window
- Fixed post process volumes sometimes sharing and overwriting data
- Fixed various smaller issues and improvements
- "Restart Map" button now works on custom maps (will require reloading of the map)
- Various small performance improvements

With over 100+ new assets this update will enhance your vegetation. New trees, flowers, and tendrils allows you to build dense jungles and lush meadows. But beware of the flytrap...









Another addition to the editor is post-processing, which can be bound to zones or applied globally. You can easily change the mood of your map by applying LUTs and post-process materials.







- More asset packs
- VR Support
- Mac support
- Event system Expansion
- Controller support in menus



If you wanna get in contact with the rest of the Golf It community and the devs, please enter our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/TQqpYgR


Take care,

Team Perfuse Entertainment


Changelog

// General
- Added 100 new assets to the editor
- Added new crystals to Mines
- Added 3 new skins, 2 new hats, and 5 new trails
- Updated main menu to display latest game news instead of the leaderboard
- Updated scoreboard visuals
- From now onwards every played map will be marked in the game and Steam Workshop

// Editor
- Added post process volume to the editor for visual effects
- Added interactive flytrap to the editor
- Added river to editor multiplayer component
- Added transformation of master transformers to the event system
- Added folders to "Packs" section
- Added chat to the editor
- Fixed various issues with the editor gizmo and custom assets
- Fixed custom assets collections not saving textures correctly
- Fixed unloaded textures being reloaded from collections if missing
- Fixed mouse wheel for river width after deselecting river
- Fixed missing collision on various objects
- Fixed some issues with hiding objects
- Fixed various objects not being useable in master transformer and rotator

// Various
- Code improvements for more stability and making engine upgrades easier in the future
- Updated goal logic to stop balls getting stuck in limbo after entering a hole while in free cam
- Improved upgrade logic and item display
- Various smaller fixes and improvements

// 0.7.2b
- Added ability to activate/deactivate post-process volumes with events
- Fixed broken crystal materials during play
- Fixed various smaller issues

// 0.7.2c
- Enabled holiday drops
- Fixed water ripples using wrong rotation
- Fixed rare stuck issue on canons
- Fixed various smaller issues

// 0.7.2d
- Fixed multiple issues with the flytrap
- Fixed palms in pirates cove editor
- Fixed autosave changing in the editor
- Fixed being able to exit the editor while playing without saving first
- Fixed ice crown in the upgrade menu
- Fixed audio/music not being removable in the editor
- Fixed various smaller issues
-- Fixed more flytrap physic issues
-- Race mode will now end after time has expired
-- Fixed various smaller issues

// 0.7.2e
- Improved local maps, blueprints, and assets to be searched and displayed faster
- HowToPlay in-game UI will now disappear after a while even without hitting the ball
- Fixed network issues with flytrap
- Fixed some duplication issues in the editor
- Fixed issues with PostProcess volumes blocking particles and canons

// 0.7.2f
- Fixed issues with uploading maps to the workshop
- Deactivated Blueprint/Collection/Asset workshop upload temporarily
- Fixed some issues while saving a map in the editor
- Fixed various smaller issues
-- Re-enabled Blueprint/Collection/Asset workshop upload
-- Various smaller fixes and improvements

Asset Update





This update includes the first in a series of asset packs. It's related to food and contains more than 160 assets for the editor. By releasing asset packs like this one we try to support map creators with variety, creative freedom and faster iteration times. If you have any wishes for future asset packs let us know in the comments below or on discord.



We've added a new game mode called Race, where the fastest player gets the lowest score. In addition you can swing your club even if the ball is still rolling - but watch out sometimes the ball is faster than your swing. It's rather experimental and gets improved over time - let us know what you think and what needs to be changed.





- More asset packs
- VR support
- Mac support
- Eventsystem Expansion
- Controller support in menus



If you wanna get in contact with the rest of the Golf It community and the devs, please enter our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/TQqpYgR


Take care,

Team Perfuse Entertainment


Changelog

// General
- Added 160+ new food related assets to the editor
- Added 14 new hats and 2 new skins
- Added new game mode "Race"

// Editor
- Added option to set recommended map settings
- Added "Lobby View" camera
- Added new event settings for jumping
- Added new event to activate random events by name
- Added ability to rename events
- Fixed dynamic walls to use correct material

// Workshop & Custom Assets
- Added Asset Collections for grouping custom assets
- Added new workshop upload progress bar
- Updated editor UI to support Asset Collections
- Improved multiplayer support for custom assets

// Misc
- Updated Anti-Cheat measures on various parts of the game
- Updated background color for item unlocks
- Updated lobby UI to allow recommended settings
- Updated practice lobby to correctly display all holes
- Fixed multiplayer support for dynamic lanes
- Fixed rotations for several skins
- Fixed scale issues for goal numbers
- Fixed some object collisions
- Fixed endless loop when trying to join a server without selecting one
- Fixed issues on Pirates Cove
- Fixed issues on Jade Temple

- Various changes to the game code for future content
- As always various smaller fixes and improvements


// Hotfix 0.7.1b

- Fixed gravity issues with Alternative Shooting
- Improved texture quality for lower resolutions
- Added LODs for food assets
- Updated code for minor performance improvements
- Various smaller fixes and improvements

Asia Theme Update





Finally, it’s here - our new theme. It comes with a challenging new map and over 400 new assets, hats and skins. Every asset is designed with modularity in mind, to ensure you can be as creative as possible.



Watch out, our new map is quite challenging, you'll need some training to get under par. ;)





Keybindings can now be changed, added and removed within the options menu. You can bind up to three different keys per action on keyboard and controller.



- VR Support
- Mac support
- Expanding the Eventsystem
- Better Controller Support



If you wanna get in contact with the rest of the Golf It community and the devs, please enter our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/TQqpYgR


Take care,

Team Perfuse Entertainment


Changelog

- Added new Asia Theme
- Added 400+ assets to the editor
- Added 70+ new Custom Lanes (Thanks ekomanic and AlienYuNO!)
- Added 6 new FX
- Added option for key rebinding
- Added 8 new skins
- Added 13 new hats
- Added automatic controller detection
- Added multiple new options to the Event System
- Added River-Tool to the editor

- Updated shadows and improved visibility while view is obstructed
- Updated custom assets to get transparent when obstructing view
- Updated FreeCam to be usable while moving
- Updated gravitational zones to instantly use the correct view rotation
- Updated all textures to improve performance on lower end GPUs
- Updated lights to keep visual radius after beeing used in events
- Updated Rotator to allow using an offsets
- Updated Importer to include texture scale, panner and preview image
- Updated Boosters to include direction arrow

- Fixed Events sometimes not using assigned uniqueIDs
- Fixed jumping inside of gravity-zones
- Fixed music remaining off after joining a map and turning it on
- Fixed crashes related to some specific AMD hardware
- Fixed light radius after scaling
- Fixed some timer issues for events
- Fixed boosters not getting correctly linked with events
- Fixed some unusual delayed resets caused by water
- Fixed canons being blocked by gravity zones
- Fixed hat and trail orientation while spectating in gravity zones
- Fixed the game not moving the window to the previous used monitor after load
- Fixed various inaccurate collisions
- Fixed Rotator and Master Transformer to use better custom asset loading
- Fixed preview image not beeing deleted when removing maps
- Fixed issue where name wouldn't save correctly after creating a new map
- Fixed custom assets not checking all materials setting when loading
- Fixed some issues causing large logs

- Various smaller fixes and performance improvements


Hotfix 1:

- Updated doors on Jade Temple hole 17 to be client-sided

- Fixed jumping reset issues
- Fixed custom assets receiving wrong materials on different themes
- Fixed ball not firing Events while in FreeCam
- Fixed objects like caves using wrong draw distance
- Fixed a few play area and reset issues on Jade Temple

Hotfix 0.7.0b:

- Fixed a few more play area and reset issues on Jade Temple
- Fixed custom assets using wrong physical materials
- Fixed wrong pivot points for some new buildings
- Fixed draw distance on lights

Hotfix 0.7.0c:

- Possible fix for a rare issue where player stuck in the hole couldn't continue
- Auto-Backup in the editor now notifies the player
- Fixed a few unwanted edges on user lanes (Thanks ekomanic!)
- Temporarily deactivated goals and pipes material change while the view is obstructed

Hotfix 0.7.0d:

- Fixed collisions on some editor objects
- Fixed a few issues with rebinding keys
- Improved performance on some custom maps
- Improved performance on some network components in the editor