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Update 0.8.8 - new FPS gadget



Hello everybody,

Today we released version 0.8.8, it includes a new gadget for FPS:

Features:

  • FPS - Added sticky bombs with laser trigger
  • FPS - Made mines pickable and buildable
  • FPS - Made molotov buildable - no longer via ammobox
  • FPS - Added new FPS Perks
  • FPS - Improved minimap - graphics and more informations
  • FPS - Improve compass - graphics and more informations
  • FPS - Adapted color for FPS UI
  • FPS - Added fire sound to molotov

  • FPSAI - AI keep distance while fighting enemies
  • FPSAI - FPSAI can open doors
  • FPSAI - FPSAI can quick chat
  • FPSAI - Improved sensing of FPSAI

  • RTS - Added autobuild queue
  • RTS - Add rightclickable to RTS Overview icons

  • General - Add particle to destroyed building parts


Bug fixes:

  • FPS - Fixed: FPS can still use machinegun when downed
  • RTS - Fixed: RTS does not get points for damaged objectives


Only one feature remaining for this year - a new RTS Spell:



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Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this adventure so far.

Cashcowgames

Update 0.8.7 - progression system - perks



Hello everybody,

Today we released version 0.8.7, it includes the new progression system including perks:

Features:

  • General - Added perks for FPS and RTS

    Please note, this is a first test and the values and perks will change in the future.

    FPS Perks:
    FPS start with 2 additional med packs
    FPS starts with an armor
    FPS can slightly run faster
    FPS can gather ressources slightly faster


    RTS Perks:
    Units can run slightly faster
    Units have a bit more health
    Spells cost less souls to cast
    RTS can build units slightly faster

    You earn skillpoints for each usefull action you do in-game. These skillpoints are saved in Steam and will unlock Perks.

  • General - More FPS/RTS actions earn skillpoints

  • FPS - Extend FPS tutorial
  • RTS - Add RTS Tutorial


We have also adjusted the roadmap as follows:



If you want to contribute to Dark Prospect or want to find other players,
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Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this adventure so far.

Cashcowgames

Hot fix 0.8.6.1

Fixes a crash that can occur on the client when objects are destroyed.

Update 0.8.6



Hello everybody,

Today we released version 0.8.6, it contains many quality of life improvements:

Features:

  • FPS - Minimap shows which generator is under attack
  • FPS - Made movement, fire and aim mouse/keys configurable
  • FPS - Added FPS Tutorial
  • FPS - Update FPS Itembar and added ping to itembar
  • FPS - Improved weapon sway to be more stiff
  • FPS - Added tooltips for FPS
  • FPS - Added sound to ressourcebox

  • RTS - Made far zoom icons for buildings
  • RTS - Added music to RTS
  • RTS - Improved jumping for AI units
  • RTS - Improved RTSLoadout

  • General - Added new game over screen
  • General - Added VOIP Info (who is talking)
  • General - Reduced gravity for mars and mars night
  • General - Added crows to levels


Balancing:

  • FPS - Reduced shooting Range of M4(20%) and Magnum (15%)
  • FPS - Increased ammunition in the ammo box


If you want to contribute to Dark Prospect or want to find other players,
join our Discord server.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this adventure so far.

Cashcowgames

Dark Prospect - 1 Year Early Access



Hello everybody,

Today we celebrate 1 year of Early Access.
A lot has happened this year and also many improvements and ideas from the community have been implemented.

[h3]One year Early Access:[/h3]
  • 3 new maps
  • dynamic day/night cycle, weather conditions
  • FPS bots (patrol, pickup downed players, gather ressources, repair generators)
  • injured FPS players can crawl
  • FPS/RTS loadout
  • New spell for RTS
  • Special attacks for RTS units
  • New RTS units - Wendigo and flying units
  • New models and animations for Titan and Fat
  • Improvement of RTS AI
  • graphical overhaul of all maps (lighting, details) and many models
  • steam trading cards


Graphic overhaul of all maps:



New map "Fortress":



[h3]What's next?[/h3]
I plan to release Dark Prospect by the middle of next year. The roadmap shows the rough plan.
The full version is not the end of development, but gives me the opportunity to present Dark Prospect to a wider mass of players.



You want to try Dark Prospect for free? There is currently a playtest from August 11 to August 15, in which everyone can participate. Just register on the Steampage and you will be activated soon.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this adventure so far.

If you want to contribute to Dark Prospect or want to find other players,
join our Discord server.


Cashcowgames