PC Developer Discussions: Alpha 17

[Damocles]

Ok, the models in the world preview are probably those distance models (the preview only shows the ones with the extra mesh in the prefabs).

When they get created, only the larger blocks (like walls, ground, roof, pipes, window-panels) remain, and get a simple shape and texture uv to a low res atlas). Invisible triangles adjacent to other blocks get removed.

There must be some function, that checks blocks that are "inside", and dont have a direct connection to an outside air-block, those dont get exported to the mesh.

Here the designers probably place some filler blocks before mesh generation to close some holes (to prevent generating blocks inside the house).

-> its probably not possible to generate "player-damaged" prefabs on the fly then for the distant models.

 

[TheProphet]

I wanted to add that the health bar for enemies is pretty dumb and kills the survival feel and makes the game feel like an RPG or something. Who thought that was a good idea?

 

[Kosmic Kerman]

I wanted to add that the health bar for enemies is pretty dumb and kills the survival feel and makes the game feel like an RPG or something. Who thought that was a good idea?

The guy who loves Skyrim and RPGs in general. You know the guy who said in the Kickstarter he wanted to make a zombie game with RPG elements.

 

[Xeen]

June is going to be the longest month in recent memory.

 

[beerfly]

June is going to be the longest month in recent memory.

July will come faster.

 

[Space4Ace]

July will come faster.

Always remember: "A17-Exp Release: Tentatively July 2018" (right there at the top of the page).

 

[Maharin]

If you add up the letters of "tentatively" and "July" and then subtract the sum of the digits of 2018 you get a garbage number that will only have meaning through confirmation bias. It's science, or something.

 

[Drunkwolf]

If you add up the letters of "tentatively" and "July" and then subtract the sum of the digits of 2018 you get a garbage number that will only have meaning through confirmation bias. It's science, or something.

tentatively = 11

July = 4

11+4 =15

2+0+1+8 = 11

15-11 = 4

so July 4th!

 

[JaxTeller718]

Play nice people. Go get medieval in the game. =)

I fixed that for you

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Always remember: "A17-Exp Release: Tentatively July 2018" (right there at the top of the page).

Its a futile effort. People have a date circled already on their calendar for unleashing the "but you PROMISED" posts lol

 

[Darkfoxx117]

I fixed that for you
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Its a futile effort. People have a date circled already on their calendar for unleashing the "but you PROMISED" posts lol

We never did see MM eat his beard...... xD

 

[Maharin]

We never did see MM eat his beard...... xD

His beard ate him and now it rules the roost. Best beard AI ever made.

 

[chaosterone]

We never did see MM eat his beard...... xD

He was videotaping the event, but his beard was too powerful for him. So instead of letting everyone see him fall to his beard, he destroyed the tape. You know how those muscle guys are.....

 

[Aldranon]

tentatively = 11
July = 4

11+4 =15

2+0+1+8 = 11

15-11 = 4

so July 4th!

To make sure its science, we should add July 14th and 24th to ensure our calculations are within 5 days of actual release day! (*)

* July 30 or 31 are not included, because there is a two day A17 celebration at AL'S MARINA AND BURRITO BAR -N- GRILL! (**)

** At AL's... Don't look a zombie bear in the eye, unless life in the apocalypse has been too stressful! (***)

*** and if you could tell me that your going to do that, I will pour a bottle of beer over you head first! (****)

**** Cuz they like their food "sauteed"!

 

[compuguru992000]

Dusting off my server, cleaning the fans with q-tips, stress testing the ram, begging spectrum for more upload speed.

Once thats done ill rock back and forth in a dark corner and chew off my fingernails until release.

 

[Aldranon]

Always remember: "A17-Exp Release: Tentatively July 2018" (right there at the top of the page).

I'll even say it should be well before July 15th. As the rest of the world knows, the World Cup Soccer games start July 15th and everyone will be focused on that for a month. Except many Americans.

It would be almost funny if they did release it the last half of July, but it would be bad business.

 

[archergod]

I guess that depends on your views...
I'd say that Kin is actually helping these people and not being rude at all.

When did it become a crime to point out peoples obvious disrespect?

Is it better to let such folks continue to think they are in the right, when in fact the opposite is true?

Dont be so afraid to point out wrongs... Just be respectful doing it.

Mate, I never said he disrespectful or rude. he just give right answer in right tone. And yet again I love his answer.

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I'll even say it should be well before July 15th. As the rest of the world knows, the World Cup Soccer games start July 15th and everyone will be focused on that for a month. Except many Americans.
It would be almost funny if they did release it the last half of July, but it would be bad business.

I don't think it would be bad business, Last part of Asia don't see football as much as European does. Plus all in this forum already have the game purchased and only we know they are going to launch Experimental in July. It won't be final A17, but just for us, super hyped fan to test before they release it in end of August. Madmole clearly say experimental will be out for a month before final A17 get release. So watch your Football while you can. Then there comes Zombie .

 

[Aldranon]

I don't think it would be bad business, Last part of Asia don't see football as much as European does. Plus all in this forum already have the game purchased and only we know they are going to launch Experimental in July. It won't be final A17, but just for us, super hyped fan to test before they release it in end of August. Madmole clearly say experimental will be out for a month before final A17 get release. So watch your Football while you can. Then there comes Zombie .

There is some merit in what you say. But a fizzle to the release could have a chain reaction:

Less YouTube views =

Less YouTube videos made =

Less people being aware of A17 =

Lower player numbers =

Fewer online reviews =

Less new player aware that 7D2D is a great game =

Bad business.

What percent of the 1.2 BILLION people who play computer games are playing 7D2D?

 

[Roland]

Any plans for an A16 exp. anniversary party tomorrow? ^.^

Happy Anniversary A16! Thank you for the fun year.

Has Roland been around? Playing -- er, Testing A17 I would guess. It must be hard testing, he probably needs help... Testing that is.
I could test A17 if everyone insists...

I wouldn't dream of subjecting any of you to the horrors I live with.

I actually miss the Health Bar at the top....

I hope I can post the same thing about A17 after it releases. The HP bar is looking more like a feature and less like a dev tool all the time...

One thing we didn't see is the new buff system, i'm wondering what it's like

Like what we have currently but much easier for the devs (and modders) to create lots more buffs and effects and whether it is a weapon attachment, a skill, a perk, or an event-- it all uses the same system. But for us-- when we break our leg it will still be a broken leg. The new system is mostly "under the hood" improvements but will result in lots more buffs.

So those models in the map-preview (where we can test the seed), are they then the same as those distant models?

Yes.

It is witchcraft. And you press a button. But mainly witchcraft.

Burn the Witch!

June is going to be the longest month in recent memory.

July will come faster.

Not as fast as the fanbois when they get A17 Experimental in their hands....heheh

Its a futile effort. People have a date circled already on their calendar for unleashing the "but you PROMISED" posts lol

I already sent that text...but mine was "but you PROMISED never to give another release date..." lol

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[Aldranon]

Happy Anniversary A16! Thank you for the fun year.
I wouldn't dream of subjecting any of you to the horrors I live with.

But you need the special way I test. I test just like a player who is not testing! This way you will get all the errors that an average user will get!

Its pure genius! Right? ... Hello? ... Hey, I think someone turned this thing off...

 

[NukemDed]

Happy Anniversary A16! Thank you for the fun year.The HP bar is looking more like a feature and less like a dev tool all the time...

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