Issue #5 - MMG's, RPG's, and ABC's! Also, arms.
Hey, you might've noticed that the forums are more organized now! We had a slight downtime, but everything is fine now. Read more about it here.
On a side note, congratulations to USABxBOOYO who got a promotion (now a global mod), Talent (a pcg now a global mod), PXYC (a pcg now a local mod for the help section), and Paratrooper (a pcg now a local mod for the suggestions section)!
Many people suggested we needed more active staff, so you got what you wanted! If you have any other (forum) suggestions, please submit them here!
MMG's:
Mounted Machine Guns! Last issue, I talked about the turrets. Now I shall bring you some updates! They will have infinite ammunition, but I am not certain what is being added to balance the weapon. MMG's have the ability to destroy blocks, much like the SMG.
MG!
Many have suggested adding a temperature bar to show when the weapon will overheat (leading to a cooldown period), or unlimited ammo with a limited clip size.
Smoke particles.
Your suggestions are invaluable to the devs, write them down here:
http://ace-spades.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=9758#p122227
Placement preview.
Video: Ace of Spades OpenGL - WIP MG/RPG - mat^2
What do you think about the new weapons? Discuss here:
http://ace-spades.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=10517#p134493
RPG's:
They work.
You can see them at the 0:40 mark in the video, the trajectory of the grenade travels in an arc and explodes on contact.
bcoolface testing the MG. mat^2's holding the RPG in his hands!
If you have any suggestions on weapon balance for the RPG, comment here:
http://ace-spades.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=8596#p102453
ABC's:
mat^2 has found a new font to use for the OpenGL client. It's very pretty. :>
New splash screen, with the new font.
Blue or green? Check out those numbers, by the way.
I have shrunk the images to thumbnails so you don't get overwhelmed by images.
Server listing. Different colours, background, messing with various effects. Click on the thumbnails to see a larger picture.
Arms:
According to bcoolface's Twitter, he is adding arms!
"sorry guys.. removing telepathic weapon levitation and adding arms.."
What do you think? Reply on this thread:
http://ace-spades.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=10881#p139949
Update News:
[13:25:53] <mat^2> them MGs -> http://mp2.dk/ace/themmgs.png
[13:26:42] <ReubenMcHawk> mat^2: Is the next update gonna be 1.0, or .76 or something
[13:26:51] <mat^2> we have 2 branches
[13:26:59] <mat^2> the VOXLAP branch with 0.76 coming up
[13:27:05] <mat^2> the OpenGL branch with 1.0 coming up
So all the MMG's, RPG's, OpenGL branch will be in Ace of Spades v. 1.0 and it is confirmed content to be paid for.
On the other hand, bcoolface is working on the VOXLAP branch and he is fixing the weapon accuracies to make the game more enjoyable. Stay tuned for the 0.76 update.
Featured:
ReubenMcHawk wrote up a nice guide on how to deal with hackers and griefers when the server admins are online. Take a look here:
http://ace-spades.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=11041#p142699
What's your favourite map of all time? Is it.. pinpoint?
http://ace-spades.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=10434#p133108
What's your highest number of kills? Brag about it here!
http://ace-spades.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=10474#p133672
Media:
Have you been using the same wallpaper for a year now? What are you waiting for? Pick up a new one here!
http://ace-spades.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=163&t=10448#p133247
There is a graphics group on the forums named [LoD] dedicated to making high quality forum sigs, thread banners, game splashes, and wallpapers! Founded by Daniella and I, we've been recruiting people. Welcome Korakoff, Pulchritude, Elfizbanio! We are looking for kv6 modders.
http://ace-spades.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=163&t=10645#p135742
Screenshots from mat^2:
By the way, Happy Canada Day! (sorry I'm late)
icon on openGL client
