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Since the last news post 40k Modeller and texture artist Joazzz, Source Film Maker animators Kharos and Warekit have all volunteered to contribute their art to improve EX.  The Alpha 9 series of improvements to EX has reached it's pinnacle, so this week's release is a Release Candidate for the first full version of Exterminatus, which will replace the previous Beta version.


This is a Beta release that rolls up all the changes since the previous roll up back in January.  As such their is no patch available this week, just the installer and a 7Zip archive of the full mod.  It also installs to the "ex" folder, rather than "ex_alpha"

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-RC1.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 Release Canidate

• If you already have a copy of the EX Beta, delete it.
• Run the installer and follow it's instructions.
• Restart Steam.  You should now see both the Exterminatus Beta release canidate listed in your library.

Triple Feature - Chapter Pack of the Week - Space Wolves, White Scars and the Thousand Sons
The final set of updated chapter packs are here, now all the major chapters have the scouts they deserve.  Special thanks to BarTwoOne for contributing the first Chaos Legion skin pack for the Thousand Sons.


Just extract the zip file to your ex folder to change your Bloodravens battle bothers and Black Legion renegades 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.

Tweaks

• Tweaked the code for boltgun weapon impacts to try and localize the effect better.
• Added a custom loading screen and voting preview for csm_thunderhawk.

Balance

• Reduced the walking speed of the scout from 150 to 75 to give scoping a greater penalty.
• Buffed tracking time from 3 seconds to 15 seconds.
• Buffed flamer damage from 35 to 37 to make it more effective against infantry.

New Artists
The arrival of 3 new artists on the EX Discord has caused much excitement and drama over the last two weeks.  In-case you missed all the fun here's the low down on the new crew.

Joazzz (https://www.deviantart.com/joazzz2/) is highly regarded for his work converting assets from 40k Games such as Spacemarine and Regicide for use in 40k themed SFM renders and versions of this models are popular with the 40k GMod community.  Joazzz has already posted some very exciting teasers of scratch built marine models on the EX Discord server (https://discordapp.com/invite/EhSnGj9).  You should visit Joazzz Deviant Art page (https://www.deviantart.com/joazzz2/), DevWatch, +Fav his art to show your support.


Kharos (https://www.youtube.com/user/Orky51) and Warekit (https://www.youtube.com/user/BioshockMaster123) are both animators who work with Source Film Maker (SFM) to make Warhammer 40k animations.  Kharos has already started work creating new first person animations for the the EX Boltgun.  Warekit has started making animations for EX's 3rd person player models, whcih have been teased in the EX Discord server.  You can visit Kharos (https://www.youtube.com/user/Orky51) and Warekit (https://www.youtube.com/user/BioshockMaster123) youtube channels to see some examples of their work and subscribe to show your support.

Future Plans
Depending on how testing of the release candidate goes we may go ahead and release the first full version of Exterminatus in a couple of weeks time.

As usual as this time any assistance with  publicising the mod, either by spreading the word, or supplying me with screensots, demos or videos of EX can help make the full version release the success it deserves to be.

Beyond the full version we are all very excited to see new models and animation from the new contributors, which look to be a step up in fidelity for some core parts of EX.