How are you guys?
Added 2024-02-29 11:03:49 +0000 UTCThis is not a development update, just wanted to make a post to which free followers can also reply to.
Recently, I've been re-implementing low health beeps, death beep sounds and adding the new sound when player is being healed, which also cancels death beep. Plus plenty of volume decreasing when in replay mode and when death beeps happen too frequently due to repeated healing while taking damage. Basically, all this stuff that was in PB2 was still missing in PB3.
Still not sure if I want to alter these beeps. Can't think of anything as of now though.
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Regular development update is on March ~10, only $5+/month supporters will be able to see it, as usually.
Also, what would you like to see there?
I'm probably not that open for in-game suggestions as of now since I'm just going through the quite a long to-do list of things that must be added before release.
Comments
Hey man I'm in the same boat as you. Wish you, and myself the best!
Adam Hajjo
2024-04-01 22:08:39 +0000 UTCHmm. Someone would have to implement that. Plazma Burst 2 gone by the idea of privacy and letting players meet each other in one place. Also, private servers would not be allowed to influence player stats, which was kind of important for ranked games. It means that some of these private server owners would need to handle their own ranking systems, perhaps (something I plan for Plazma Burst 3 at least). So far Plazma Burst 2 region server source was given to Lin so she can host them. Maybe if enough people suggested servers in South America - she could try renting one.
UnrealCrash
2024-03-23 01:22:37 +0000 UTCThat is great. But what are the reasons that Plazma Burst 2 cannot have private servers hosted by the user?
DroNNI
2024-03-21 23:16:04 +0000 UTCHi ^ Can confirm that it is possible in Plazma Burst 3. It is raw servers though so it could be tricky if server hosting players won't have dedicated IP. Ideally, it should be also possible to play over router's home network with even lower ping. Hopefully, new netcode could also make it more enjoyable to play even with higher ping.
UnrealCrash
2024-03-09 18:26:27 +0000 UTCI think I'm doing what I love, at least I do put a lot more care than I would otherwise be putting in game project. Definitelly thanks to all the support people been sending my way. I do hope you can find nice people, there should be some out there since world is still spinning around. At least, I believe, it is always the people who can improve anyone's life (or ruin too, honestly, so just pay attention).
UnrealCrash
2024-03-09 18:22:53 +0000 UTCHi Eric, I really enjoy your games. I think it would be cool for Plazma Burst 3 to have the option for you to create your own server, that would be really good for the game's longevity. This option would also be cool in Plazma Burst 2, because people from South America like me suffer a lot from high ping, creating a custom server solves these problems, with the possibility of creating a server to play a private map with a friend with decent ping.
DroNNI
2024-03-06 13:43:24 +0000 UTCI think I'm fine, how about you? Ughh I'm not going to lie, everything is so bad I don't even know why I'm writing here complaining about my life I guess I just miss the old days and that's why I still follow the news about PB2.5/3 I just miss the old days I hope you're doing what you love because just to live "normal" Life is hard when you do something you hate. It's hard to be alone, I hope you are well, I hope I could support you, but this is out of my hands, I'm still going, I'm at university and my financial situation is not very good, I wish you success:')
A Player
2024-03-06 04:59:07 +0000 UTCThere is a high crime problem. But that doesn't stop people from visiting for a sunny vacation. Everyone I've met there has been friendly. Damage direction indicators sounds like a great idea, especially for those invisible hitscan bullets the Glock and m4a1 use or maybe a ghost or just generally distracted by other things going on in the map.
AnarchE
2024-03-06 01:29:10 +0000 UTCHmm, haven't heard of Trinidad & Tobago. Wikipedia says there is a high crime rate, though photos still do make it look like a nice place for a trip. Reimplementing incoming damage direction indicators which I like how they are turning out so far. Fighting a sudden wish to overengineer them in terms of customization too.
UnrealCrash
2024-03-05 18:17:38 +0000 UTCI'm doing fine. I got back from a month-long trip to Trinidad & Tobago. How are you doing?
AnarchE
2024-03-02 01:02:54 +0000 UTCI'm entirely new I know how to do python but I'm entirely new to C++, and my class is kind of ass
Recluse
2024-02-29 22:14:15 +0000 UTCPretty cool stuff! And of course its all real players. Well in my situation im that player. Everyone else is playing while im commanding the enemy.
Patty
2024-02-29 21:14:19 +0000 UTCBut I guess I don't think I can do it because there is no way and I personally don't know how to do it. :/
Sayon
2024-02-29 18:21:54 +0000 UTCI believe the payment methods are usually known to companies that might be hiring people in your country. It is usually also a useful experience as for just trying to work with someone, then they could tell more about what are the common practices in your country. In my country some people are just being paid onto their credit/debit cards, some pay via bank transfers (a bit more complex but still pretty doable by just asking bank staff).
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 18:17:23 +0000 UTCConsidering it ^ If not for now then at least for post-release updates.
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 18:08:40 +0000 UTCI am feeling pretty Groovy at the moment. Looking forward to a new PB experience. Also, if it is possible, maybe different characters have different vital beeps or flat lines? Like humans could be different than a Usurper?
Doot Doot
2024-02-29 18:05:39 +0000 UTCThank you so much. and i see your comment.
Sayon
2024-02-29 17:51:55 +0000 UTCConsidering using "very tick" as a basis for one of alternative versions ^ Perhaps will showcase the result sometime soon. (I think my comment goes through moderation and needs approval in order to appear)
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 17:50:06 +0000 UTC^^ It is taking a bit too long for sure ._.
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 17:19:43 +0000 UTCI am good simply glade to see that my childhood game may possibly have a new golden age, and even if not I am sure there will be enough people to give at least some kids the same experience the second game gave me.
zach manges
2024-02-29 16:56:00 +0000 UTCI made a sound health bar sound effect video for you. If you like one of them, please mention it in the comments section. https://youtu.be/dvmZ76MwNPQ?si=PUTHeatDB0Fm6Ixe I also don't know how to get paid from international companies. :/
Sayon
2024-02-29 16:12:13 +0000 UTCSounds cool and unique, I guess I have never yet heard of an in-game game masters, assuming you mean real players being ones ^
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 15:41:59 +0000 UTCYes, there is 3 separate durations for: - Ragdolls; - Dropped non-activated gadgets/grenades; - Guns. So far they can't be configured with level scripts, but it is like 3 lines for me to add to make it work. It will be done, maybe just later.
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 15:38:05 +0000 UTCNot exactly. One of my bigger works is a Capture The Island experience that can take months to complete. The story is involved and unlocked as we progress and everything is managed by a Zeus which is an Ingame game master that controls and commands the enemy AI. Most of the stuff I do is written down in a ruleset that I follow. The game is a sandbox so a lot of the things I need to make it work are already done for me. That is why I quite like games like PB as you simplify the ability to create maps and campaigns and such so that players like me with what I would like to say is a pretty good imagination won't have to also take on the big challenge of learning coding to do some crazy stuff. Other than that I'm mostly creating mod packs and fun changes to other games for me and my friend group to enjoy.
Patty
2024-02-29 15:38:04 +0000 UTCHmm. Perhaps getting paid from international companies can work better? At least many people in my country follow this idea. In that case salaries just stay same in Euro/USD and scale appropriately with inflation in national currency. I assume you mean these beep sounds? I wonder if you have any reference videos as to how deep they should probably be.
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 15:35:34 +0000 UTCAll sounds are distance dependant (not synced when too far from listener). I think it will be easy to make proximity chat or alter range at which sounds can be heard, maybe even depending on sound file name/type via level logic. I did experiment with echoes, but I feel like echoes alter sound effects too much and may cause some performance issues, especially if echo is dependant on position of every sound. Maybe I could work more towards making echo possible in some environments, but will probably revisit it later, maybe even after release.
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 15:31:20 +0000 UTCIn old PB2.5/3 video the guns despawn on death, is it still a thing and can it be disabled/enabled?
xScripty
2024-02-29 15:25:55 +0000 UTC> Well, I'm doing great Eric. Mostly working on other projects within other games I currently play. Hmm, like maps? > I have to ask. What's the funniest bug you have discovered while making PB2.5/3 so far? Perhaps being able to shoot off own legs with a railgun; Another is ragdolls ocassionally backflipping after they have fully played their death animation; Ragdolls spinning at increasing velocity when being hit until they completely break by smashing onto nearby walls; Sticky grenade sticking to player's arm when player tried to throw it; Players breaking their heads on random walls when trying to climb through tiny hole; Players exploding when trying to climb on the same ledge; Possibility to spawn rockets into walls where they will travel rather normally but slower; Players healing their head injuries by blinking; Player somehow ending up being smashed between two static walls while trying to step onto triangle wall (it happened just once many years ago and I couldn't repeat this bug ever again); Water vertices shaking when touched and then eventually glitching out into infinity (rather scary than funny); Players slightly bending their knees synchronously when game's framerate changes; Players stretching abnormally while being sword stuck and being pulled with rope; It is possible to hold onto wheel of some vehicle, lethally to player; It was possible (maybe is still, but I feel like I fixed it) to hold onto sticky gadgets like lights, essentially being sword stuck. Then I could name few intended funny game mechanics like throwing players with walker turrets, but I feel like there were less of these. > Dont think it will be a big problem if you go with the legacy health beeps. But if you get around to adding new ones maybe make the old ones a a legacy option. I had in my mind to possibly make per fraction sound effects, but not yet sure will commit to it. Made it so these sounds are client-sided so they could support plenty of alterings later on.
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 15:21:47 +0000 UTCWell, I'm doing great Eric. Mostly working on other projects within other games I currently play. Don't mind posts like this. Good to change up the pace now and then and see how things are going. I have to ask. What's the funniest bug you have discovered while making PB2.5/3 so far? Dont think it will be a big problem if you go with the legacy health beeps. But if you get around to adding new ones maybe make the old ones a a legacy option.
Patty
2024-02-29 14:55:29 +0000 UTCSpeaking of sounds, are you planning on adding proximity sounds and echoes?
Xuân Duy Phan Trịnh
2024-02-29 12:48:44 +0000 UTC5$ = 156 Turkish lira. I can't even see a simple video because of inflation and it makes me so sad. By the way, I think I would recommend you to deepen your low health voices a little.
Sayon
2024-02-29 11:43:34 +0000 UTCC++ sounds nice ^ How good at it are you now?
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 11:13:19 +0000 UTCSome real life, some PB3 development, some SD2D updates. Generally ok, for now. Feels like it got a bit quiter on Patreon/YouTube/PB2 Discord server/SD2D.
UnrealCrash
2024-02-29 11:11:57 +0000 UTCThe most im doing is learning to code in c++
Recluse
2024-02-29 11:07:28 +0000 UTCgiven the world situation and all
Recluse
2024-02-29 11:06:22 +0000 UTCHow are YOU doing, is the real question?
Recluse
2024-02-29 11:05:59 +0000 UTC
