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Version 1.30 Released

Postby rt » Thu May 12, 2011 11:16 am

We've just released Clones v1.30! Here is a list of what's new:

New Features
- Transition Queue for morphs, clone will do next task after
completing current one
- Morph On Click mode to emulate Lemmings-style input
- New clone AI available in editor
- New traps available in editor (DamageClone, KeyBind, ParticleSpawn)
- Nova will shatter a Spinning clone
- Player names and morphs now show during playbacks

Enhancements
- Game fonts now sharper at higher resolutions
- Updated Quantum Loop pregame voice bubble
- Wrap indicator on level select and minimap
- Lop Predict toggle state saved in player profile
- Low morph count indicator above clone
- Multiple clones under selected clone indicator
- Morph counts now display on scores menu
- Some popups can be closed with ESC now
- Morph count check is now on server
- Black holes tint to clone color briefly
- Directional force arrow for instant morph mode
- Auto game speed decrease if high lag players detected
- Co-op mouse position not tied to game speed

Bug Fixes
- Particle respawns if trapped under water
- Crash when uploading a package in fullscreen
- Fixed volume adjust showing Quit Game prompt
- Future clone Lop Predict bug
- Star Clone in test mode in editor bug
- Wrong CloneMaster in HUD during Co-op play
- Singleplayer port is now OS assigned, but can be fixed

A lot of these improvements were due to player feedback so thanks to everyone that submitted an idea to help us enhance the game!
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Re: Version 1.30 Released

Postby CCX » Thu May 12, 2011 2:35 pm

rt wrote:- Nova will shatter a Spinning clone

Haven't tried v1.30 yet (can't until much later today), but the last time it was brought up I don't remember any vote of confidence for having this. I trust that this is only an option like super-mold?
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Re: Version 1.30 Released

Postby rt » Thu May 12, 2011 2:57 pm

CCX wrote:the last time it was brought up I don't remember any vote of confidence for having this. I trust that this is only an option like super-mold?


It's tied to the Shatter Doppel option so it's on by default. Thus far it's played out as a fair trade but feedback is welcome. You have to use a sabotage clone more wisely now, or you can lose it.
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Re: Version 1.30 Released

Postby geoo » Thu May 12, 2011 4:06 pm

I never voiced my vote on this issue, but I was in slight support of this (assuming it only shatters a single spinner nearby, not all spinners) for making having a single sabotage clone less overpowered, even thought it's a somewhat counterintuitive behaviour. Thinking of the scenario of trying to get over a blocker by spinning over it (I remember it from Scorch), I'm not too sure anymore though. So null-vote from me, as before.
Sabotage and overpowered reminds me, we should use Super-mold more often.

And many thanks for implementing the Lemmings assignment scheme that quickly!
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Re: Version 1.30 Released

Postby rt » Thu May 12, 2011 4:41 pm

geoo wrote:I never voiced my vote on this issue, but I was in slight support of this (assuming it only shatters a single spinner nearby, not all spinners) for making having a single sabotage clone less overpowered, even thought it's a somewhat counterintuitive behaviour. Thinking of the scenario of trying to get over a blocker by spinning over it (I remember it from Scorch), I'm not too sure anymore though. So null-vote from me, as before.
Sabotage and overpowered reminds me, we should use Super-mold more often.


Yeah, if it is too drastic of a gameplay/strategy change then it will become it's own option. Super-mold turned out good, it is barely noticeable most of the time.
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Re: Version 1.30 Released

Postby CCX » Fri May 13, 2011 1:55 am

rt wrote:- Game fonts now sharper at higher resolutions

Well, that was quite noticeable I have to say. The new fonts certainly do look higher-resolution, but I have to say the style of the new fonts just seem less fun than the old ones. :| Also, in some places the text looks "thinner" (in terms of the weight of the fontface) and therefore slightly less clear to my eyes (but still fairly readable).

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I wouldn't have changed the font, but if this means the difference between no eyestrain now vs eyestrain before to someone, I guess it's alright.
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Re: Version 1.30 Released

Postby rt » Fri May 13, 2011 3:03 am

CCX wrote:I wouldn't have changed the font, but if this means the difference between no eyestrain now vs eyestrain before to someone, I guess it's alright.


We can thicken the font a bit globally perhaps. The main reason for the font change was to support a multilanguage character set.
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