What to expect from The Wates 1.3
it's been some time since the last major update. Here's some work in progress info about the upcoming, free update. Screenshots not final! Let me go over the things you can definitely expect: New map: Junkyard
New map: Plagued Hospital
Something definitely happened to the vats full of goo while we were all gone!
...luckily. Someone closed the doors some places for layout improvements! And to avoid further spillage. Although this one has taken the longest to work on thus far, because we had been trying to tackle the #1 concern people have with a multiplayer game like this: The lack of a steady playerbase. A lot of multiplayer games are struggling with this, and smaller productions like these have it even harder. That's why we had implemented bots in the very first release. It definitely entertains some players for some time, but others want more of a challenge and more of a goal to aim towards. So we experimented with different Singleplayer ideas. A lot of them, frankly, just didn't work out in the game we had created. It was basically going to be a whole different production entirely - it just could not work out in time. So we opted for some Player vs Enemy (PvE) elements instead.
The new INVASION mode has you fighting off a horde of pumped up Loonies. Those crazies have injected a whole lot of freaky stuff into their veins and explode quite easily. Some stab you with whatever they can find, some others throw explosives at you. They can't seem to hold a gun steady so they don't even try. However, they're absolute lunatics. Fend them off ALONE or with your buddies and see if you can survive! We're still working on this update. There are loads and loads of other small improvements across the board. Lots of under-the-hood type stuff.
Subtle improvements to the popular map tw_dune, such as structural wires poking out of the debris, updated texture blending and texture updates are visible here. Just ignore those black buildings in the background - they'll get fixed. We generally keep quiet until we're certain about how we go forward. About half a year ago, it all looked quite different. You always come up with ideas, try them... tweak them and they just aren't any good. There's even more coming in 1.3 that's not even announced yet. You'll hear more about it very soon. The Wastes 1.3 will be out this year.
[ 2019-11-19 21:10:29 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hello Wastelanders,
it's been some time since the last major update. Here's some work in progress info about the upcoming, free update. Screenshots not final! Let me go over the things you can definitely expect: New map: Junkyard
New map: Plagued Hospital
- Slight improvements to the visual fidelity, thanks to more advanced shaders, normal-mapping and specular highlighting. This was done to address the criticisms that we didn't push the tech we had far enough. You can turn any of these effects off as you please, though.
- Gone over and made improvements to the level design. Vats of Goo for example has some drastic layout changes that improve the flow a lot. Some are cosmetic improvements, polish.
- Tweaked feel, balance and more of the gun-play/weapons.
- You can now change your weapon load-out mid-game by using ammo boxes.
- Added a new item that will replace the explosives slot: Armor.
- Added a new special weapon: The Flamethrower.
Something definitely happened to the vats full of goo while we were all gone!
...luckily. Someone closed the doors some places for layout improvements! And to avoid further spillage. Although this one has taken the longest to work on thus far, because we had been trying to tackle the #1 concern people have with a multiplayer game like this: The lack of a steady playerbase. A lot of multiplayer games are struggling with this, and smaller productions like these have it even harder. That's why we had implemented bots in the very first release. It definitely entertains some players for some time, but others want more of a challenge and more of a goal to aim towards. So we experimented with different Singleplayer ideas. A lot of them, frankly, just didn't work out in the game we had created. It was basically going to be a whole different production entirely - it just could not work out in time. So we opted for some Player vs Enemy (PvE) elements instead.
The new INVASION mode has you fighting off a horde of pumped up Loonies. Those crazies have injected a whole lot of freaky stuff into their veins and explode quite easily. Some stab you with whatever they can find, some others throw explosives at you. They can't seem to hold a gun steady so they don't even try. However, they're absolute lunatics. Fend them off ALONE or with your buddies and see if you can survive! We're still working on this update. There are loads and loads of other small improvements across the board. Lots of under-the-hood type stuff.
Subtle improvements to the popular map tw_dune, such as structural wires poking out of the debris, updated texture blending and texture updates are visible here. Just ignore those black buildings in the background - they'll get fixed. We generally keep quiet until we're certain about how we go forward. About half a year ago, it all looked quite different. You always come up with ideas, try them... tweak them and they just aren't any good. There's even more coming in 1.3 that's not even announced yet. You'll hear more about it very soon. The Wastes 1.3 will be out this year.
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The Wastes Linux32 [7.41 M]
The wasteland laid quiet for over ten years. Only the sounds of irradiated raindrops or desert wind could be heard for this time. An engine rumbles in the distance. Signs of life in these wasted lands, perhaps?
It’s a game built upon the love for classic video games and movies. Imagine configuring and playing a game just like you did over 15 years ago.
...and more!
The Wastes is back.
Started as a loveletter towards everyone's favourite wastelands as a mod for the GoldSrc engine, The Wastes returns as a completely new game using id Tech 3 Technology! It's been a long time coming, and it's time for the wasteland to get some life breathed back into it.It’s a game built upon the love for classic video games and movies. Imagine configuring and playing a game just like you did over 15 years ago.
Game-play
Experience a fast-paced multiplayer frag-fest, with buffs that affect the performance of each individual player, game-play mutators, and many different game-modes, including:- Anarchy: A pure free-for-all. Choose your load-out and jump right in. No restrictions, no questions asked!
- Team Chaos: Wipe the opposing team out in this round-based game-mode. Destroy what's left of them.
- Capture The Flag: The classic attack & defend mode that's a must for every serious multiplayer game.
- Vehicular Carnage: Jump right into the seat of your own custom vehicle and experience a derby with hood-mounted guns.
- Destruction: Infiltrate the enemy base and destroy all their of their "precious" belongings. You might even find some treasure in there, who knows.
...and more!
Weapons
The game features over 40 different weapons. Ranging from exotic melee weapons (like Throwing Knives and Sledgehammers) to high caliber handguns, firearm prototypes, as well as classic weapons – all waiting to be used. While people can also create load-outs to shape their play-style, you will find special weapons scattered all over the multiplayer levels along with ammunition and other items that will help you survive. You can also have mixed-akimbo configurations for the handguns.Vehicles
Transportation is the key to surviving in the long run. Featuring an array of unique vehicles – ranging from V8s to trucks and even dune buggies. All of them being armed and dangerous.Characters
Meet a cast of colorful characters: Mena the mechanic that keeps the Vagrants' engines running, Ezekial the Ronin Nomad with a filthy love of fire, Seal Bob (formerly Gustavo) the dishonorably discharged USMC Raider, Reese the gun-slinging Regulator, Red the Killshot disco-man that may or may not be the long lost brother of Vincent, Maddigan the dirty cop that lived through the fallout of society, and much more.Abilities
Customize your play-style with a system that affects the player-physics, controls and weapon behavior to maximize your strengths as a player.Customization
Select from a variety of Heads-Up-Displays, model skins, spray logos and fully custom car-colors (only in specific game-modes). Tweak the game-experience to your liking, right out of the box.Powered by id Tech 3 Engine technology
Create your own levels and content easily with well-documented and community-maintained tools.MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Linux Kernel 2.4 or higher
- Processor: 600 Mhz Pentium III or equivalentMemory: 256 MB RAM
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 1.4 level Graphics Card
- Storage: 600 MB available space
- OS: Linux Kernel 2.4 or higher
- Processor: 1.2 GhzMemory: 512 MB RAM
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- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 level Graphics Card
- Storage: 600 MB available space
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