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Alpha 9.12 comes with a feature I wasn't sure was doable without changing every weapon in the game, moving (slowly) while scoped.  OK it's a small patch this week, but it feels like all the bug things have been addressed.


The ModDB mirrors unlock at 12:00 GMT, if it's busy or not working the installer can be downloaded from 40ksource.com (http://www.40ksource.com/files/Exterminatus_Alpha_9.12.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.

Features

• Walking while using the sniper rifle scope.

Tweaks

• Added a pointing animation to the shotgun view model when using the tracking ability.
• Tweaked the scout tracker *again* to try and avoid it being visible to the tracked player.
• Remove ther powerfield effect from the powerfist to try and avoid a crash.

Chapter Pack of the Week - Imperial Fists
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 Imperial Fists.
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.

Future Plans
All the features I wanted are in and more or less working as intended in 9.12.  There are only two more chapter packs remaining to be revisited the Spacewolves and Whitescars, these should be done within two weeks.  This makes me think the next build I should put out will be a candidate for the big Exterminatus version 1 release.

Unless csm_spacehulk, ex_exchange or _transamitter maps get a lot of development and testing in the next couple of weeks they will be removed from the release candidate.

It is about this time I start thinking about updating the map thumbnails, loading screens, the EX manual and website to bring them up to date with all the new features since beta 9.  If you notice anything on 40ksource.com or in it's manual that needs updating please bring it to my (ChromeAngel's) attention.