madmole Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Well.. a weaker fractured rock can be anything in my opinion. Make it limestone so it can stand out a bit from the regular rock in the game. Or you could go for a conglomerate rock, which is basically solidified gravel. This could even use the same texture i think. Something with similar stats as gravel or destroyed stone but you can mine with a pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamida Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 [ATTACH=CONFIG]28509[/ATTACH] madmole, I know it's not a big deal but could you look into the icon for the removal of a marker/quest on the map? Maybe it's just me, but the one on top (for quests) confused me a bit at first (even if I'm now used to it). I think the one on the bottom (shared quests) feels more intuitive to me. On a related note. I wonder if there can be a checkbox added to waypoints so they can be hidden. I usually mark a lot of spots for future use. After a while I can no longer see compass points there are so many . Would be nice if you could add a check to hide ones that you may not use for a while (poi's you may want to loot later but is not a priority right now for example). This way you can just have the most relevant waypoints on your compass at any given time. I don't know if this has to be done ingame or if it can be modded but I think it would be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecolours Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Loving everything I'm seeing so far for A18. It definitely alieves a lot of the complaints I had about A17. And, I continue to be impressed with a little details that keep coming( like the ragdoll effect of the zombies falling out of windows.) Are there any new weapon/tool mods or rework of existing mods coming in A18? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSBX Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Anything from the symbol atlas can be put there, so.. Could that tech be applied to storage boxes? - - - Updated - - - On a related note. I wonder if there can be a checkbox added to waypoints so they can be hidden. I usually mark a lot of spots for future use. After a while I can no longer see compass points there are so many . Would be nice if you could add a check to hide ones that you may not use for a while (poi's you may want to loot later but is not a priority right now for example). This way you can just have the most relevant waypoints on your compass at any given time. I don't know if this has to be done ingame or if it can be modded but I think it would be useful. Doesn't the compass icon on the left do that? Phone posting so can't check myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHorde Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I don't suppose there will ever be an option to use the already opened cabinets? Or maybe repair them so we can use them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbluebeer Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I think the twitchy guy used Linux before he turned.... No, that fella did tech support for everything except Linux. (cable tv, satellite tv, cellphones, windoze, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppycur Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I guess im a professional forum user. *Cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamida Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 On a related note. I wonder if there can be a checkbox added to waypoints so they can be hidden. I usually mark a lot of spots for future use. After a while I can no longer see compass points there are so many . Would be nice if you could add a check to hide ones that you may not use for a while (poi's you may want to loot later but is not a priority right now for example). This way you can just have the most relevant waypoints on your compass at any given time. I don't know if this has to be done ingame or if it can be modded but I think it would be useful. Doesn't the compass icon on the left do that? Phone posting so can't check myself. I think that just make it brighter so it stands out more. I was thinking along of the lines of making it disappear all together until you need it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldranon Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Something with similar stats as gravel or destroyed stone but you can mine with a pick. Sounds like veins of 24k Gold Bars would be a perfect fit then. I'm sure all the experts would agree. Or veins of gunpowder... could make things interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gronk Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Something with similar stats as gravel or destroyed stone but you can mine with a pick. Limestone could work. A lime kiln bakes limestone to produce cement essentially. It also opens the way for a large workstation as a lime kiln. Most people set aside a forge for this anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Garyman Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Something with similar stats as gravel or destroyed stone but you can mine with a pick. Soapstone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soapstone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2n1 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Limestone could work. A lime kiln bakes limestone to produce cement essentially. It also opens the way for a large workstation as a lime kiln. Most people set aside a forge for this anyway. +1 Yeah, that could work. I already checked it (already implemented it, as ore for the production of cement). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmole Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Loving everything I'm seeing so far for A18. It definitely alieves a lot of the complaints I had about A17. And, I continue to be impressed with a little details that keep coming( like the ragdoll effect of the zombies falling out of windows.) Are there any new weapon/tool mods or rework of existing mods coming in A18? Not many new mods. I want give them a pass on A19. Items are so much more interesting with quality affecting damage its a big step forward I don't feel pressured to find mods. Mods are now craftable once you read the schematic and are not gated by intellect, so players can craft mods as soon as you find the schematic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I eat during lunch.. I read the forums during the time im supposed to be working. Less lunch time wasted that way. And im getting paid while reading and posting. I guess im a professional forum user. You and me both... Thats exactly how to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmad03 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Madmole when the new ground textures get finished would be awesome to see screen shots of them. Having new ground textures will drastically improve the look of the game. The new desert ones look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctoras Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Knowing there are hundreds of schematics and books out there and that I will need to find a lot of parts to craft a good gun has made looting a lot more interesting. Having freedom to specialize early game feels awesome. I've only bought strength perks so far except the cardio one which is under fortitude now. The POIs are great, lots of remnants but if you want good loot you have to do a dungeon crawl. The remnants help the frame rate. FPS is 60 for me, where A17 was 20-30, and it looks much better than 17. Loads of new art making the game look amazing, new icons are fantastic. A few need improved but I put notes in on those. I had so many moments that are impossible in static world games. Explosions do massive poi damage now, so when a zombie struck a car in a garage I was in, I was in the loft above it, I fell down into the exploding room and it scared the crap out of me. Another time I was looting the top of a steeple and didn't look above, once I cracked the safe the noise woke up sleepers above me who fell on me and I was in very tight quarters. I switched to pistol and shot frantically and survived. I haven't died yet and I'm on day 4, but its been many close calls. . So much looking forward to that build. I didn't like the path A17 was taking, but I am sooooo exciterd for A18. I think it's gonna be great mix of building and fighting. When balancing, just don't forget the newbies. Not everyone knows the ropes like we do to a varying extent, it should not be a hyper frustrating experience for newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faatal Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 My last post was deleted. Let me simplify this. Mad Mole said that the main focus for Alpha 18 would be optimizations and bug fixes. Is that still the main focus? We have a lot of people working on a lot of stuff. It was never the "main" focus. It is an ongoing priority for a few of us. I've spent a good amount of time optimizing stuff over the last 6 months (for A17 and A18), but not exclusively since there are many bugs to be fixed and features to improve or add. Case in point: SSR effect is very demanding on GPU, which you could not turn off in A17 until 17.3 (using a console command). 17.4 now has a video option to disable it. The SSR effect actually has a variety of values. I tested various combinations this week and A18 now has Low, Medium and High SSR settings. These have about 25%, 45% and 90% of the overhead of A17's SSR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmole Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Madmole when the new ground textures get finished would be awesome to see screen shots of them. Having new ground textures will drastically improve the look of the game. The new desert ones look great Yes I can't wait. Justin is doing a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmole Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 So much looking forward to that build. I didn't like the path A17 was taking, but I am sooooo exciterd for A18. I think it's gonna be great mix of building and fighting. When balancing, just don't forget the newbies. Not everyone knows the ropes like we do to a varying extent, it should not be a hyper frustrating experience for newbies Oh we aren't. I've been playing a lot of survival games lately and I know how that first hour or two can be if you don't understand something. You have to give them time to get it, then they start doing stuff and having fun, then start challenging them and rewarding them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmad03 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Faatal has there been any change to the randomness to the ai pathing for a18? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdubyah Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I love the look of the new icons, but I think it looks a bit weird that they cover the durability bar some. Maybe have the bar in front of the icons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rassilon Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Oh we aren't. I've been playing a lot of survival games lately and I know how that first hour or two can be if you don't understand something. You have to give them time to get it, then they start doing stuff and having fun, then start challenging them and rewarding them. Regarding this, how about a kind of Tutorial with a Series of Quests with detailed Texts? Not meaning the "place a Bedroll" "craft Fiber Gear" Quests we have in A17, but more extended one that will give New Players a Clue on whats important, Core Mechanics etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faatal Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Faatal has there been any change to the randomness to the ai pathing for a18? I don't think so, but there could be some general AI changes, when I do AI tasks like adding the demolisher zombie, since I tend to tweak things, when I'm near them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicUs5000 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I'm admittedly a little late to this one, but just got caught up. I think a better idea would be a chance of the AOE knockdown like the Sledgehammer perk when they hit the ground. That would be hysterical. Of course, this would depend on length of fall... but nonetheless, hysterical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shineblossom Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Will A18 have any minority zombies? I think certain ethnicities are underrepresented a bit. Just randomize their skin tone and call it a day. trader rekt totally looks of asian descent to me. Also why are there no child zombies? Does the virus only reanimate adults? Need to work on your diversity. Also kid zombies are scarier in my opinion. Makes you think twice before pulling the trigger. Also cat zombies. Cause the dogs wouldn't eat them all. And Rats. And pigeons/crows. More diversity. /End rant Kid zombies were already answered. But why would it be scarier? And why would you think twice? Just blast the little bastard where you sent his mom a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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