Alpha 8.24 features improvements and bug fixes to the Dreadnaught class and tweaks to the map, class and wargear menus.
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Installer Alpha 8.24 (http://www.moddb.com/mods/exterminatus/downloads/exterminatus-alpha-824-installer) (652,750 KB)
Zip File Alpha Patch 8.24 (http://www.moddb.com/mods/exterminatus/downloads/exterminatus-alpha-patch-824-zip) (13,192 KB)
The FTP is on the blink again, so i'm relying on ModDB to authorise and distribute this version.
Install the Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer- Navigate to the "Tools" section on your Steam games "Library"
- Install the "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer"
- Run the Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer at least once.
- You can exit once the menu has finished loading.
Install the latest Exterminatus Alpha- If you already have a copy of the EX alpha, delete it.
- Run the alpha installer and follow it's instructions.
- Restart Steam. You should now see both the Exterminatus Beta 8.21 and Exterminatus Alpha listed in your library.
Tweaks- Wargear options that are too expensive should be dimmed out.
- Cancelling the wargear menu shows the class menu.
- Cancelling the class menu shows the team menu (may be modified by autoblance settings).
- Fixed, 3rd person dread flamer effect missing.
- Placeholder HUD artwork for the Dreadnaught weapons.
- Fiddled with the whitelist for client/server purity.
- Grenade tracers are now red.
Bug Fixes- Fixed ammo regeneration to the Dreadnaughts flamer.
- Fixed, 3rd person dread flamer effect missing.
- Fixed, shortcut keys now work in the map vote menu.
- Fixed, Dreadnaught cables are visible in first person.
Balance- Nerfed Meltagun wargear from 50 to 15 points.
- Nerfed Carnifex cost from 150 to 125 points.
- Buffed VenomCannon wargear cost from 0 to 50 points.
Features- New Dreadnaugth walk, fall, die and attack sound effects by DontAsk4470.
- Improved Dreadnaught skins.
The Betrayer has been working on a plan to revise the EX menu system, please read his proposal (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/exterminatusgame/discussions/0/490124466453386979/) and give us your feedback. The Betrayer is still looking at improving the Dreadnaugths 3rd person animations.
Known Bugs- New Dreadnaught skins are not finished.
- New weapon skins are not finished.
- Placeholder particle systems for the Dreadnaught and it's weapons.
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