Version 8.1.4 is here! We have some changes to the munitions, various improvements to constructions, and quality of life changes!
The Munition System:
* Removed cache munition reward system
* Changed the munition system to reward player score and players who do not die often. For details: https://github.com/DarklightGames/DarkestHour/commit/0d86db5676c52c7b629462ca234d100546755a55
Rallypoint Changes:
* Increased the "enemy encroachment" radius from 25m to 50m.
* Increased the "enemy encroachment" spawn time penalty from 10s to 15s.
Dragons Teeth Changes:
* Can now be dug up when there is a friendly supply truck nearby
* Can now be easily destroyed by satchels and artillery
* Can now be damaged by AP and HE direct hits
* Can now be damaged by direct hits from Rockets and other AT weapons
Watchtower Changes:
* Can now be easily destroyed by satchels and artillery
* Can now be damaged by AP and HE direct hits
* Grenades no longer damage
* Can now be damaged by direct hits from Rockets and other AT weapons
Bridgehead Advance Changes:
* Increased reinforcements for Allies
* Removed Allied reinf bleed for first objectives
* Worked on Honnopel area a bit more
Lutremange Advance Changes:
* Significant reduction in the FogFX
* Destroyed the Rail Bridge
* Replaced the middle bridge with jellysoda's bridge
* Added sandbag cover all over the middle bridge
* Other minor changes
Improvements:
* The 2 minutes round end time should no longer activate if the opposing team's reinforcements are over 50 (instead round will just end with the winner)
* Moved the vehicle spawn for the Vehicle Pool Construction forward (should help prevent tanks such as Panther from spawning stuck)
* Fixed a bug where the "press / to join a squad" message would be sent to spectating players
See you on the battlefield,
Darklight Games
Based on the award winning Red Orchestra: Ostfront, Darkest Hour: Europe ‘44-’45 is a free, online multiplayer, total-conversion mod that raises the bar for intensity, realism and emphasis on teamwork to crush your enemies and achieve victory.
Main Features
Fight alongside or against US, British and Canadian forces
Brave 27 authentic battles from the Normandy invasion to the frigid forests of the Ardennes
Pull the trigger on dozens of iconic weapons
Flinch as bullets whip and crack over your head with our greatly improved suppression system
Crew over 30 fearsome armored vehicles including late-war heavy hitters like the M18 Hellcat and King Tiger
Rip through tanks with an improved and highly detailed armor penetration model
Coordinate with your team to rain death from above with player-operated mortars
Clear a path with wire-cutters and trample obstacles under your treads
Deploy to the front lines with a completely redesigned spawning system
Conquer the enemy with team cohesion and authentic tactics
MINIMAL SETUP
OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. fully updated
Processor: 1.2 GHZ or Equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia. ATI. or Intel GPU with hardware-accelerated drivers Hard Drive: 3 GB free hard drive space
RECOMMENDED SETUP
OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. fully updated
Processor: 2.4 GHZ or Equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia. ATI. or Intel GPU with hardware-accelerated drivers Hard Drive: 5 GB free hard drive space