Hey everyone! As we had mentioned in our 1.3 Beta 7 release announcement, we're now at a point with the update where the bulk of the work is now content so we're just cracking on with it. Here's our first progress report. We hope to keep you updated monthly, though it may be more or less frequently dependiing on the progress that we make. Remember you can also keep track of our progress with our public roadmap, which is available here: https://trello.com/b/xf49tYpV/ballisticng-public-roadmap 1.3 is a massive update with a lot of new content and features, and as such we don't have a release date yet. As usual, it'll be done when it's done. Fun fact: It's been just over a year since 1.3 Beta 1 released! [hr][/hr]

MAKO

A new team enters the AGL! If you have the soundtrack, a new song for the team was released. You can also stream it here: https://soundcloud.com/vonsnake/vonsnake-mako

The Team

MAKO, short for Maceno Anti-Gravity Kinetics Optimization, is a research firm founded in 2150 after its trillionaire founder, Manu Kanaloa, had developed an obsession with AG technology after the sports first race in 2144. Manu is extensively involved with the Manmade Landmass Project and numerous undersea mining operations across the pacific. The most notable of these ventures is Therma Fumos, the mineral mining project and geothermal powerplant situated off the shore of Maceno Island. The company develops technology for the AGL, with its flagship contribution being the magnetic lock system integrated into the AGLs more recent circuits.

The Ship

The MAKO SRK is an agile but sturdy ship inspired by the Mako shark. It isn't impressive in a straight line, but its smooth handling and robust combat systems make it a solid choice for those who want a nimble craft that does well in a firefight.
[table] [tr] [td]Acceleration[/td] [td]2 / 10[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Top Speed[/td] [td]3 / 10[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Handling[/td] [td]7 / 10[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Shielding[/td] [td]6 / 10[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Firepower[/td] [td]6 / 10[/td] [/tr] [/table]

Freyr Falls

Freyr Falls is the fourth Maceno Island track. Situated along one of the Islands major rivers, this track tests pilots pitching abilities with numerous bumpy offroad sections and a steep incline above the upper river. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsMOj0z7k-8

(Work In Progress) Alto Overseer

The fith Maceno Island track currently in development. This dark cave track provides lots of smooth corners to coast through with the occasional break into the open. Sitting half way up Maceno's dormant volcano, this track boasts an expansive overview of the island with its prestine jungle vista.

Updated Campaign Event Details UI

We've updated the UI panel that shows a campaign events details. A common problem we've seen over the years is that the icons we used for certain settings didn't clearly communicate what they were for. People would eventually figure them out, but it's not immediately obvious what they were representing. The new design takes inspiration from our multiplayer menu, where we show a list of every setting available and its value. The additional information we now display should also make it easier to understand how the event will play out when you start it.