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Alpha 9.10 features improvements to the new scouting system and bug fixes.  I had not planned on releasing another alpha so soon, but the packaging issues with 9.09 made it necessary.  Plus Salamanders chapter fans get their skin pack sooner.


The ModDB mirrors unlock at 12:30 GMT, if it's busy or not working the installer can be downloaded from 40ksource.com (http://www.40ksource.com/files/Exterminatus_Alpha_9.10.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.

Chapter Pack of the Week - Salamanders
New chapter packs continued to prepared for all our favourite chapters.  As with previous packs not all battle cries are replaced, only a couple of new cries are added specific to this chapter.


Just extract the zip file to your ex folder to change your Bloodravens battle bothers to Salamanders.
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.

Features

• ex_transmitter a NID VS IMP defence map by WhitelightingTwister in which the marines objective is to defend their transmitter for a fixed time against waves of tyranid attackers.  A very early version to test gameplay with this layout and mechanic.
• csm_transmitter a chaos version of ex_transmitter.
• Added the scouting system to the secondary attack of the Genestealers claws, so they can scout for the hivemind.

Tweaks

• Awarded Scouts and Stealers 5 points per target tagged.  This might need tweaking/removing later to prevent farming.
• Nerfed (Chaos and Imperial) Dreadnaught armour resistance to Melta attacks.

Bug Fix

• Fixed missing graphics for the scout icon.
• Fixed players being tagged with more than one scout tracker at a time.
• Fixed all players seeing scout trackers, not just the team that placed it.
• Fixed a bug where vital parts of ex_transmitter and csm_transmitter where missing.

Future Plans
I anticipate some more alphas before I start working on the Version 1 release.  These new maps and scouting mechanic have a lot of potential, but are also pretty raw in this build, so may need a few more Alphas to dial-in.