Hi everyone. Currently, I release public updates about once a month, and try to minimize the number of bugs in each update. There is a small group of volunteers who help test new features and track down bugs between public updates, but since the game is becoming more complex with the mission editor and upcoming map editor, a few hard to find but crucial issues still slip by. I would like to maintain or improve the quality of each update, but I would also like to get builds out into the public more often. So...
I've decided to open a public test branch, where I will be pushing development builds much more frequently. For those who wish to opt in and get more involved in the development process, you'll have access to the latest build and be able to try out new features, make suggestions, and find and report bugs.
These development builds may not be entirely stable or polished since I will
most likely be pushing updates as soon as something new to try is available. Also, not all experimental features in the test builds may make it to the final, stable update.
If you would like to opt-in to the public test branch, right click the game in Steam, go to properties, then Betas, then select public_testing. I also highly recommend that you join the public_testing discussion on discord: https://discord.gg/u7X72wc
The first public test build is available now. It includes the initial stage of the map editor. You can access the map editor from a button on your 2D monitor when you launch the game. You will be able to generate a new procedural map, place airbases in the map, save, and load. You will also be able to access the map when creating a new mission from the mission editor.
The main focus for testing is performance when flying missions in a custom-generated map. The generated maps are much larger than the original island (196km x 196km) In order to reduce loading time and memory usage, there's a few processes that carry on in the first minute or so of flight (generating/baking the terrain colliders), and some processes that continue throughout the flight (such as generating trees in the area around the player). The status for these processes are displayed in text on your monitor, if you're curious. I'd like to know how these affect performance on your computer's specs, so please leave a message on the discord chat. Thanks everyone!
v0.0.10p1
Map Editor
- Added initial stage of map generator/editor
Mission Editor
- Fixed: tutorial objects were visible in static objects selector
Units
- Fixed: Enemy artillery could still move and shoot after being destroyed
Equipment
- Fixed errors when activating an AGM when no TGP is attached
General
- Added trees
- Adjusted island terrain colors/textures
- Fixed cockpit button and pilot position issues when spawning far from the center of a map
