Alpha 8.53 features new main menu, balance changes and tweaks to the spore mine launcher.
Oops!
Otakumon pointed out a problem with the 8.53 version prior to the scheduled test. This small patch fixes that problem. If you don't patch you'll probably be getting asserts any time you try play 8.53.
After installing version 8.53 extract the "B" pacth to your Steam/SteamApps/Sourcemods folder.
The ModDB mirrors unlock at 15:00 GMT, if it's busy or not working the installer can be downloaded from
40ksource.com. 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 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 Alpha listed in your library.
Features- New menu to include the Tutorial. This is kind of temporary, needs your feedback.
- Biovore can crouch to aim, this decreases the spread, but reduced the rate of fire.
- New console variable ex_leap_mode (0 or 1). The default (0) is to leap when Sprint AND Jump are pressed together. Some players reported an issue with the default behaviour and their controllers, so option 1 allows them to Leap by pressing Sprint OR Jump.
Tweaks- Reverted the Meltagun sound.
- Reverted the tyranid leap sound.
Balance- Decreased the cost of the Veteran class from 150 to 75 points.
- Reduced the cost Warriors Venom Cannon wargear from 75 to 25 points.
- Removed the damage ramping from Barbed Strangler. Probably wont effect Dreadnaughts and Terminators at all now.
