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Alpha 9.08 features a new version of chaos attack map ex_bunker, balance changes to the Tyranid weapons and re-organising the slots for all existing weapons (this should make them consistent and predicable for new players).


The ModDB mirrors unlock at 15:00 GMT, if it's busy or not working the installer can be downloaded from 40ksource.com (http://www.40ksource.com/files/Exterminatus_Alpha_9.08.exe).  Please try the ModDB first.

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 EX alpha, delete it.
• Run the alpha installer and follow it's instructions.
• Restart Steam.  You should now see the Exterminatus Alpha listed in your library.

Double Feature - Chapter Pack of the Week - Black Templars and Iron Hands
New chapter packs continued to prepared for all our favourite chapters.  Both packs come with chapter specific battle cries.


Just extract the zip file to your ex folder to change your Bloodravens battle bothers to your chosen chapter.
More detailed installation instructions can be found on the EX forum (http://www.40ksource.com/common/smf/index.php?topic=3153.msg10888) thread on the topic.

I tried the Black Templars skins in-game and found it to be a little confusing when fighting the Black legion, with black armour on both sides.  So, you might want to think twice about using these.

Alpha 9.08 Featured Tweaks

• Nerfed tyranid weapon combos so they cannot use both attacks at the same time.
• Primary/default weapons are now in slot 1, except for the Narcathium.
• Frag Grenades are now in slot 2.
• Knives and Narcathium are now in slot 3.
• The solo bolt pistol is now in slot 4.
• Moved the garage objective in ex_bunker to a position where I hope it will be easier to capture (but not too easy) to  prevent further 1st objective stalemates.

Balance

• Buffed Sniper rifle from 2.2 seconds per shot to 2.0 seconds per shot.
• Nerfed the tyranid warriors ability to absorb weapon recoil, so stance will have a greater effect on their accuracy.
• Nerfed Warrior Venom Cannon range and damage by 10%.
• Increased Carnifex class cost from 150 to 175 points.
• Reduced Carnifex Devouer wargear cost from 125 to 100 points.
• Reduced Carnifex Venomcannon wargear cost from 275 to 250 points.

Bug Fix

• Turned all ex_bunker dropzones to face the entrance to their spawn room.

Future Plans
I anticipate 1 or 2 more fortnightly balance updates before I start working on the Version 1 release.