Alpha 8.24 features improvements and bug fixes to the Dreadnaught class and tweaks to the map, class and wargear menus.
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 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.
