Author Topic: The DSL 2.2 preview and news thread (Read 290120 times)

Absolarix · « **Reply #1460 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:37:55 PM »

So I've been kinda' curious and doubtfull about this, but has Nightmare been updated to the new form from BB 2015?

(doubting so because it's not been that long since the aired episodes in terms of development of a mod as large as this)

Clickbeetle · « **Reply #1461 on:** January 10, 2016, 06:23:57 PM »

All right guys, more bad news. DSL 2.2 is being delayed again. It's pretty much ready to go; the only thing left to do is zip it up and do some quick testing to make sure everything is there and in proper working order.

So, I figure I need to delay the release about... oh, about 3 hours. I'll probably release it sometime around 9:00 tonight (Central time).

In the meantime, here's the LAST PREVIEW! After this you will no longer need to check this thread; you can just play the game.

On the left is WhammettNuht's bot Hunter. He sent me a really nice HD skin template a few years ago and asked if it could be in DSL. So here it is. Obviously not the toughest replica around, as plain ol' wedges don't translate well to RA2, but at least it looks nice.

And on the right is obviously Son of Whyachi. :P

The 2.1 version of BioHazard was more accurately proportioned than the 1.0 original, but still looked pretty sloppy. The 2.2 version has actual hinged skirts, even more accurate chassis dimensions, and better skins. It was a lot of work to make but overall this is probably one of my favorite new replicas.

RedAce · « **Reply #1462 on:** January 10, 2016, 06:29:14 PM »

Quote from: Clickbeetle on January 10, 2016, 06:23:57 PM

So, I figure I need to delay the release about... oh, about 3 hours. I'll probably release it sometime around 9:00 tonight (Central time).

Ah man. I'll be sleeping by that time! I won't even get a chance to play with it upon release. Might as well just wait till tomorrow.

Anyway. Hunter and BioHazard look amazing. Does Bio's weapon flex awkwardly at all like normal 4-bar flippers/lifters do?

Reier · « **Reply #1463 on:** January 10, 2016, 06:45:05 PM »

appreciate all your hard work man.

notsoderp · « **Reply #1464 on:** January 10, 2016, 07:03:54 PM »

Its is finally over 8 years :D thanks for your work

Somebody · « **Reply #1465 on:** January 10, 2016, 08:14:22 PM »

So this becomes the new de-facto standard for DSL?

Sage · « **Reply #1466 on:** January 10, 2016, 08:17:09 PM »

wanna meet up in stillwater? i'll buy you a beer.

at least i think you live in stillwater. or maybe it was maple grove...

Clickbeetle · « **Reply #1467 on:** January 10, 2016, 08:49:16 PM »

Sorry, looks like 9:00 was a little optimistic. My internet is being SUPER SLOW (figures) so it's probably going to take 3 hours just to upload the darn thing. I'll post it when I'm able but don't stay up past your bedtime.

Quote from: Somebody on January 10, 2016, 08:14:22 PM

So this becomes the new de-facto standard for DSL?

I hope it will! I made sure all the 2.1 bots still work perfectly, and I gave up any drastic gameplay changes that I tried in the DSL3 beta (like removing wedges or giving all the weapons normals), so I see no reason why we can't all update to 2.2.

Quote from: Sage on January 10, 2016, 08:17:09 PM

wanna meet up in stillwater? i'll buy you a beer.

at least i think you live in stillwater. or maybe it was maple grove...

I don't drink beer (coffee or tea's good though), but it would be fun to meet you. I could bring my laptop and we could have a LAN mini-tournament or something. We can discuss the details in PM.

Reier · « **Reply #1468 on:** January 10, 2016, 10:29:47 PM »

come on down to kansas ill kick both of your butts with one butt tied behind my back

Badnik96 · « **Reply #1469 on:** January 11, 2016, 01:05:40 AM »

Click, thanks for all you've done over these past few years for DSL, even if things didn't exactly go to plan. (I'll always miss race mode :c)

Does this mean BBEANS7 will be soon? c:

Clickbeetle · « **Reply #1470 on:** January 11, 2016, 01:33:27 AM »

Quote from: Badnik96 on January 11, 2016, 01:05:40 AM

(I'll always miss race mode :c)

Oh man I forgot about that. I still have the code lying around somewhere; all it needed was some new arenas. I should resurrect race mode sometime...

I think I need a little break before I jump into another big project like BBEANS7 (and DSL2.2 also needs time to sort out any bugs and/or balance issues I missed), but it's definitely going to be the next big thing I do. None of the standard (non-replica) AI bots were updated for 2.2, so BBEANS7 would be a great way to get bots for a standard AI pack.

rnifnuf · « **Reply #1471 on:** January 11, 2016, 05:40:02 PM »

Quote from: Clickbeetle on January 11, 2016, 01:33:27 AM

None of the standard (non-replica) AI bots were updated for 2.2, so BBEANS7 would be a great way to get bots for a standard AI pack.

For BBEANS 7, would you continue the old rankings from BBEANS 1-6 or start a fresh ranking system?

Mecha · « **Reply #1472 on:** January 11, 2016, 06:02:22 PM »

Shouldn't BBEANS7 be stock since 6 was DSL?

Silverfish · « **Reply #1473 on:** January 11, 2016, 06:42:45 PM »

Quote from: Mechadino on January 11, 2016, 06:02:22 PM

Shouldn't BBEANS7 be stock since 6 was DSL?

PLZ YES

kaiser · « **Reply #1474 on:** January 11, 2016, 07:14:35 PM »

I've been dying to get someone on gameranger and tryout my creations

Clickbeetle · « **Reply #1475 on:** January 11, 2016, 10:44:05 PM »

Quote from: Silverfish on January 11, 2016, 06:42:45 PM

Quote from: Mechadino on January 11, 2016, 06:02:22 PM
Shouldn't BBEANS7 be stock since 6 was DSL?

PLZ YES

Normally I would do stock at this point (or perhaps Ironforge?), but since DSL2.2 was just released, I want to use BBEANS7 as a way to get people to build and experiment in it, before the new metagame is established (or the old one is confirmed still valid), and get a 2.2 AI pack out quickly.

It will probably be another month or so before I officially announce BBEANS7 though, because DSL2.2 might still need some tweaking in the meantime.

Silverfish · « **Reply #1476 on:** January 11, 2016, 10:53:20 PM »

Quote from: Clickbeetle on January 11, 2016, 10:44:05 PM

Quote from: Silverfish on January 11, 2016, 06:42:45 PM
Quote from: Mechadino on January 11, 2016, 06:02:22 PM
Shouldn't BBEANS7 be stock since 6 was DSL?

PLZ YES

Normally I would do stock at this point (or perhaps Ironforge?), but since DSL2.2 was just released, I want to use BBEANS7 as a way to get people to build and experiment in it, before the new metagame is established (or the old one is confirmed still valid), and get a 2.2 AI pack out quickly.

It will probably be another month or so before I officially announce BBEANS7 though, because DSL2.2 might still need some tweaking in the meantime.

alright, but please make bbeans8 stock...

Mecha · « **Reply #1477 on:** January 12, 2016, 12:30:05 AM »

Quote from: Clickbeetle on January 11, 2016, 10:44:05 PM

Quote from: Silverfish on January 11, 2016, 06:42:45 PM
Quote from: Mechadino on January 11, 2016, 06:02:22 PM
Shouldn't BBEANS7 be stock since 6 was DSL?

PLZ YES

Normally I would do stock at this point (or perhaps Ironforge?), but since DSL2.2 was just released, I want to use BBEANS7 as a way to get people to build and experiment in it, before the new metagame is established (or the old one is confirmed still valid), and get a 2.2 AI pack out quickly.

It will probably be another month or so before I officially announce BBEANS7 though, because DSL2.2 might still need some tweaking in the meantime.

understood
i guess i wont enter

cephalopod · « **Reply #1478 on:** January 12, 2016, 05:03:30 AM »

Who let all the Negative Nancy's into this thread?
Makes sense for 7 to be 2.2, I'd personally like to see 8 be Ironforge just to give IF its first proper major tournament. Stock has already had 3 BBEANS, you guys need to broaden your spectrums :P

yugitom · « **Reply #1479 on:** January 12, 2016, 07:24:34 AM »

Quote from: Mechadino on January 12, 2016, 12:30:05 AM

Quote from: Clickbeetle on January 11, 2016, 10:44:05 PM
Quote from: Silverfish on January 11, 2016, 06:42:45 PM
Quote from: Mechadino on January 11, 2016, 06:02:22 PM
Shouldn't BBEANS7 be stock since 6 was DSL?

PLZ YES

Normally I would do stock at this point (or perhaps Ironforge?), but since DSL2.2 was just released, I want to use BBEANS7 as a way to get people to build and experiment in it, before the new metagame is established (or the old one is confirmed still valid), and get a 2.2 AI pack out quickly.

It will probably be another month or so before I officially announce BBEANS7 though, because DSL2.2 might still need some tweaking in the meantime.
understood
i guess i wont enter

Why are you so reluctant to step out of stock?