Golfing In Aether Update Released [Alpha 1.8.4]

Todays update fixes a few more issues found in testing as well as introduces optional on-screen player names.

On Screen Player Names

I wanted to give the option for these as I see it commonly suggested for other games. I always like to keep things minimalistic and not have the screen over-crowded, so this isn't just functionally floating text, theres quite a bit of added behavior to both fade out the names over a distance of 7 meters, as well as follow various other rules to just help in keeping things tidy. These names are enabled by default, you'll find the option to disable these in game settings. If you encounter any issues with player names please let me know. There are a few other changes in the full patch notes below so please check those out. If you are enjoying playing the demo then please add the game to your wishlist :) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1914980/Golfing_In_Aether/

Patch Notes

General

Added player names. These are visible up to 7 meters and will fade in or out based on varying conditions.
Added game settings option to turn player names on or off. They are enabled by default.
Added an Inspect feature to the practice leaderboard menu which will let you view a players Steam Profile. Works via standard Steam APIs so usual privacy options apply.
Fixed an issue with applying game settings while in split screen which could affect the field of view.
Fixed when disconnecting a local player, you would have a low field of view.

Environment

Fixed a blocked hole on Pick A Hole due to recent update.
Fixed a small missing wall piece on Gentle Swing.

Discord Server

Be sure to check out the official discord server with channels for Golfing In Aether and my other various projects.

[ 2022-08-17 07:52:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Golfing In Aether
Vetron

Developer

Vetron

Publisher

2022-09-23

Release

Indie Simulation Sports Racing Singleplayer Multiplayer

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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support

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Unique overall course layout for each session. Golfing In Aether accomplishes this through having each of the holes being its own independent floating island. The game will choose these at random from a pool at the start of a session and procedurally create the overall course layout.
Get-together with friends in sessions supporting up to 16 players online and 4 players locally. You can take any additional local players into online sessions with you. Online sessions also support joining as a spectator.
Freedom to choose different modes such as playing together in real time (local players use split screen) or taking it in turns via hotseat.
Compete against ghosts in practice mode for the top spot in an individual level with both global and friends only leaderboards.
Replay your previous sessions via the session replays feature. This allows you to spectate previous sessions you've played with options such as being able to see from another players perspective, use free camera, and the ability manipulate playback rate.
Customize through a range of color-pickable designs for your golf ball. Five designs are available from the start with others being unlocked as you earn XP through playing and level up.
Accessible with full gamepad support through the inclusion of an on-screen keyboard and ability to create local player profiles for saving any customizations, player names or gamepad settings.