Changelog - Version v0.30.1

Changes

• Added functionality to rotate blueprint structures.
• Tweaked player weapon volume falloffshots can now be heard from further away for an improved audio experience.
• Implemented balance changes for classic mode.

Fixes

• Fixed non-local player jump sound playing repeatedly in enclosed spaces even when no jump occurred.
• Resolved player clipping through the world when jumping in confined areas.
• Fixed CTF flag appearing in gamemodes other than CTF.
• Potentially fixed an issue with cvars not unloading on crash/quit/round end, which previously caused problems like crates not spawning where they should.

Changelog - Version 0.30

Changes

• New gamemode: babel.
• Reworked HUD:
  • Now displays your points, time, and team scores.
  • Much prettier design.
• Changed mortar projectile explode sound effect.
• Changed mortar destroyed sound effect.
• Various balance changes.
• Tweaked shotgun falloff formula.
• Patched bug where players could place unlimited turrets without the previous one being destroyed.

Server Changes

• Added really fast scripting implementation:
  • Performance now comparable to C#.
  • ~150x script speedup based on benchmarks.
• Server API enhancements:
  • Cvars:
    • sv.friendlyfire.enabled
    • sv.player.cc.airclimb
    • sv.cratespawner.predefinedcrates.enabled
    • sv.cratespawner.randomcrates.enabled
    • sv.player.maxturrets
  • Hooks:
    • OnShotgunPelletDamageToPlayerCalculated
    • OnFallDamageCalculated
    • OnPlayerDestroyVoxels
  • Proxy methods:
    • PlayerProxy:Equip
    • PlayerProxy:Unequip
    • PlayerProxy:IsEquippedInSlot
    • PlayerProxy:PlaySfxEvent
    • PlayerProxy:IncrementScore
    • PlayerProxy:GetClass
    • ServerProxy:GetPlayers
    • ServerProxy:SendActionMessage
    • ServerProxy:IncreaseTeamScore
    • ServerProxy:GetTeamScore
    • ServerProxy:EndRound
    • WorldProxy:GetWorldVoxelDimensions
  • Basic gamemodes API
• Server config validation:
  • If your server config file is incorrect, the server will now shutdown instead of resetting the file.

Fixes

• Fixed shotgun damage falloff formula not being applied.
• Fixed local player viewmodel twitching occasionally when AFK.
• Fixed player clipping inside the world when running down stairs (now collides properly).
• Fixed voxel linker issues where multiple diagonally connected voxels sometimes failed to link (e.g. sometimes block gun blocks would disappear when they should collide and attach to the ground).

Changelog - Version v0.29

Major UI Rework

• Completely reworked the UI for a cleaner and more intuitive experience.
• You can now change your cape while connected to a serverno need to reconnect.
• Removed the team join menu; changing teams is now done via the scoreboard.
• Added a "Reset to Defaults" button in the settings menu.

Gameplay & Mechanics

• Various balance changes.
• Implemented 3D spawn points for tents and CTF flags.
• Changed Engineer's jetpack model to a higher-quality version.
• Tweaked default auto-climb parameters:
  • Faster camera interpolation time (250ms 125ms)now adjustable with cvar: sv.player.cc.cam.climb.duration.
  • Reduced velocity loss when climbing, making movement smoother.
• Mouse scroll up/down actions are now fully customizable in keybind settings.

Server & Debugging

• Added a --debug flag for servers, enabling more detailed logging.
• Various small server-side fixes for improved stability.

Fixes

• Fixed a world state synchronization issue where structures could appear on the client but not on the server.
• Fixed items (e.g., drill gun) not moving down correctly when reloading.
• Fixed the `OnPlayerRespawnTimerStart` callback not working.
• Fixed an issue where other players' arms would sometimes appear bugged.

Changes

• Significant Netcode Rework:
  • Voxel updates are now far more bandwidth-efficient, significantly reducing data usage.
  • Server-to-client updates are faster, resulting in smoother and more responsive gameplay.
• Added customizable skybox for server administrators, along with other environment customization options such as fog color.
• Tweaked all hitboxes to better represent the actual character model.
• Reworked character collision physics with a custom system:
  • Fixed a bug where players could bug inside the world when structures were placed where they were running.
  • Implemented smoother autoclimb.
  • Fixed players floating if they hit voxels above (or the world roof) when jumping or using the rocket launchercollision now works as expected.
  • Resolved issues where players would get stuck when climbing voxels.
  • Fixed players floating slightly in the air during movement or collisions.
• Implemented 3D spawn points, allowing spawns under roofs or underground.
• Enabled running while throwing grenades.
• Added keybinding options for toolbelt items.
• Improved logic for fetching official servers, making the server list more reliable in showing official servers.
• Added pitch shifting for all local player item use sound effects.
• Introduced new cvars:
  • Player climb multiplier.
  • Zombie pick chance.
• Expanded APIs:
  • New functions: `GetPlayerTeam`, `SetPlayerTeam`, `CanJoinTeam`.
  • New hooks: `OnSelectTeam`, `OnZombiesSelected`, `OnSetSpawnProtectionTimer`.
• Added new sound effects:
  • Mortar shoot.
  • Mortar projectile explosion.
  • Jumping.
• Various balance changes.

Fixes

• Fixed a bug where players could become invincible in certain scenarios.
• Resolved an audio misconfiguration that allowed players to hear others walking, digging, jumping, etc., from across the map.
• Fixed item overrides not working for zombies via the scripting API.

Changelog - Version v0.27.1

Changes

• Class selection kick time increased to 60 seconds (previously 30 seconds).
• Removed auto-spawning crates from the classic CTF gamemode.
• Implemented various balance changes.

Fixes

• Fixed the "multiple clients" bug that occasionally prevented players from connecting.
• Fixed the minigun loop sound effect not playing.
• Fixed an issue where players were bugged as the Deuce class after spawning from spectator mode following a gamemode change.

Changelog - Version 0.27

Changes

Gameplay

• Added a cvar for player air resistance.
• Reduced default movement cvars.
• Added cvars for:
  • Head, torso, legs, and arms weapon damage overrides.
  • Tent restock cooldown.
  • Block regeneration time and amount.
• Auto-select class is now used as an AFK kick system.
• Class configuration (available classes and class items) is now dynamic and modifiable via scripts on the server side:
  • Access methods: GetClassConfiguration and SetClassConfiguration.
• Introduced the Deuce class for classic gamemodes:
  • Equipped with a flamethrower, mortar, rifle, SMG, shotgun, deployable crates, landmine, and grenade.
  • Equipped landmines are now team-colored.
• Classic CTF gamemode added.

Modding API

• Added support for temporary bans and mutes with durations (automatic unban/unmute after the time expires).
• Introduced BanManagerProxy and MuteManagerProxy to the modding API.
• Added modding API functions:
  • IsCvar, SetCvar, GetCvar.
  • GetGamemode, GetMapName.
• Modding API improvements:
  • Added basic file I/O.
  • Added basic filesystem operations.

Graphics and Sound

• Graphics tweaks.
• Fog adjustments.
• Reworked muzzle flash effects.
• Sound tweaks.

Fixes

• Fixed scoreboard item overflow.
• Fixed blueprint cue not appearing red when there were insufficient uses left.
• Fixed janky autoclimb near the world max height.
• Fixed headshot and hitmark sounds playing multiple times with the shotgun.

Changelog - Version v0.26

Changes

• Added Oceanian official server.
• Ping restrictions: Too high ping is now only applied to normal (non-authenticated) players.
• Chat messages:
  • Sanitized from HTML tags.
  • Reduced bandwidth usage for colored chat messages.
• Added 1 reserved server slot for server admin, allowing them to connect even if the server is full.
• Server cvar system: Configure your server on the fly, including:
  • Respawn time
  • Round duration
  • Weapon fire rate, damage, spread, and ammo
  • Grenade explosion radius
  • Class base movement speed
  • Max health
  • ...and much more!
• Shotguns:
  • Now fire 9 pellets by default.
  • Spread pattern tweaked for tighter grouping.
• Reworked character controller movement:
  • Now velocity-based:
    • Transitions like walking to running now take time to accelerate.
    • Rocket launcher RPG applies velocity in XYZ (not just Y), enabling horizontal launches.
  • Slower XZ movement while in the air.
  • No sprinting allowed while airborne.
• Scoreboard rework:
  • Prettier UI.
  • User options: Steam profile and mute (unlock cursor by pressing RMB while the scoreboard is open).
• Logging improvements:
  • Improved file logging to prevent hard drive overflow (server + client).
  • Increased performance by flushing logs every 1 second instead of for every log statement.
• Graphics improvements:
  • Better fog effects.
  • Increased voxel noise for improved detail.
  • Enhanced ambient occlusion.
• Balance changes implemented.
• Improved minigun model.

Fixes

• Fixed bug preventing players from joining the zombie team during active zombie rounds due to "too many players."
• Fixed zombie LMB digging only granting 1 voxel instead of the correct number of broken blocks.
• Fixed incorrect local client-side projectiles when firing shotguns.
• Fixed deploy cue not being destroyed when spectating.
• Fixed inability to deploy directly below crates.
• Fixed issues where structure placement was blocked unnecessarily.

### changes ### - implemented no-deploy zone near dropped ctf flags - added cinematic camera mode for spectator. access via spectate.freeflight.camera.cinematic prefix in the console. - added client console commands savecfg and resetcfg (operates on client cvars) - added option to mute chat in settings - added option to toggle chat in the settings - fallen y-distance (used in dmg calc) is now reset upon impulse event. this basically results in better fall damage calculation when using red rocket launcher - block uses are now shown in the UI when melee item is equipped - added invert mouse option to settings - miner's spade now always digs 3x3x3 area - new items - added knife for sniper - added commando for engineer - added new grenade for commando - numerous balance changes - viewmodel tweaks - graphics tweaks - sfx tweaks ### fixes ### - fixed sometimes not being able to build blueprints when looking downwards near water - likely fixed bug where sometimes you were assigned random username - fixed screenshot mode not disabling certain ui elements - fixed PlaceVoxels api not replacing voxels

Ace Squared is a multiplayer arena first-person shooter. You can build huge structures and dig tunnels behind enemy lines. Imagination is the only limit. Featuring 32-player servers, different classes and gamemodes.

Key Features

• MODIFIABLE WORLD - The world is fully modifiable! Build and destroy structures, and build them back again! Dig tunnels behind enemy lines and collapse their bunkers.

• CLASSES - Choose your class! Support your team, provide suppressive fire, dig long tunnels or provide high-precision damage from afar!

• GAMEMODES - Includes Team Deathmatch, Zombie and Capture The Flag gamemodes. Fight other team against kills, survive against other players who are zombies, or steal the enemy flag!

• COMMUNITY SERVERS - Host community servers with your own configuration as you see fit.

• OS: Linux (64-bit. SteamOS compatible)
• Processor: Dual Core CPU (Intel Core i3 1115g4 or better)Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: Dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or better)Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 1 GB available space

• Storage: 1 GB available space