Author Topic: RELEASE 3 IS OUT!!! LINUX, PC, OSX! (Read 172372 times)

Ishmaru · « **Reply #550 on:** 19 January 2013, 19:15:50 »

Quote from: PT on 19 January 2013, 16:47:36

By the way. The linux Annex connects to wrong chat and i think also to the wrong masterserver. I corrected both in my ini so I can't look it up.

I will fix linux INI by next release thank you!

Quote from: PT on 19 January 2013, 16:47:36

What do you think about Multiplayer sessions because Annex dont have much online players?

I would love too. I need 4 things first to successfully set up a Multiplayer session. Release 4, official home site (with a forum maybe), better internet at home, and most importantly time... Hopefully i can do this shortly after release 4 is out.

Ishmaru · « **Reply #551 on:** 26 March 2013, 14:39:07 »

One of the biggest delays to release 4 is due to the soundtrack. As of release 3 Annex has been using music that was CC by NC SA which is a problem for linux distributions. So I need to switch over to by SA Music. I've been searching through Jamendo, with help from Titi and Tomreyn and here is some ideas.

While I love the heavy metal tracks none seemed to fit Annex so I searched for alternatives,

First idea is the music from this soundtrack:
http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a88944/war

Since there is not too much to choose from I was thinking of just one ogg (with 3-4 songs combined) for 4 factions. My favorites are Fight to Nowhere, Intro, and Black Noise. This set feels more "RTS Video game" to me than the ones listed below.

Second idea:
http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a118997/cinematic-volume-3-action-soundtracks
and volume 1 + 2

In this case I have enough to choose from to have 4 unique .ogg files. (3-4 songs combined for each faction) I love the epic feel of these musics but they do sound more cinematic than gameplay, but they will still work well.

What are your opinions?

titi_son · « **Reply #552 on:** 30 March 2013, 17:41:00 »

The second idea is not bad but...

The first idea is like the old music from annex and i liked the music

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Ishmaru · « **Reply #553 on:** 31 March 2013, 20:26:48 »

Yea The first does sound more game like. Though since I have a limited selection from I will probably have one single soundtrack for all factions. Ill probably use one song from the Second Set For the Menu. Thanks for Feedback!

Any other opinions?

Ishmaru · « **Reply #554 on:** 1 May 2013, 14:59:33 »

Its been a long while since I have shared any development footage, so here are two new videos to watch!

Simple Battle Tech Tree Gameplay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvJmnYdRqLA

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=yvJmnYdRqLA
Video showing a new simpler tech tree option. This tech tree limits player to two infantry types (Standard and Anti Tank), and 4 Vehicles (Harvester, IFV, Tank, and Siege). No Tech structures. This mode is great for those who want a simpler and faster game, or for beginners who are overwhelmed by the large number of units per faction.

Alliance Renegades Gameplay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpgW7NlNiiY

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=CpgW7NlNiiY
Short Video Preview showcasing some Various units of the Alliance Renegades in action. Some notable units include The Ranger, a simple jeep with the ability to switch its equipment for a variety of roles, the Commando, well trained infantry armed with a powerful handheld EML gun, and an ability to call a attack drone strike, the Stalker a light assault vehicle capable of being airlifted across the map, and the Demo Ranger an explosive chemical weapon which has a DOT effect for any unit within the blast radius.

_{Edit by Omega: included links to Youtube videos as they are not showing up for some(?)}

Ishmaru · « **Reply #555 on:** 28 July 2013, 21:21:03 »

New Unit, Shadow Sentinel

Well looks I lied about the last unit in Annex. Currently waiting on next stable release, hopefully will be out soon. In the mean time I decided Shadow needed a new unit, and this is what i came up with:

The Sentinel is a slow full armored infantry unit recruit-able at the barracks after Advanced Weapons upgrade is purchased. Unlike other infantry they have the same armor type as vehicles. Meaning they are resistant to small arms fire, flame weapons, and snipers. However they are weak against rockets, tank shells, and energy weapons, especially concentrated attacks (no splash radius) such as EML and AT Rifles.

Luckly, because they are infantry they have hp regeneration.

Armed with a Minigun, they can dispatch infantry with ease, and can attack light/unarmored vehicles to some degree of effectiveness.

Ingvarr23 · « **Reply #556 on:** 21 September 2013, 13:44:27 »

Best of luck man

Downloading this xD I accidentally selected internet game.. There were not any servers and masterservers says that my game is outdated..

Can you give me a download link for the latest version.. I used this one(found on the first page)
http://annex.megaglest.org/releases/annex_release_3_win.zip

filux · « **Reply #557 on:** 21 September 2013, 16:05:38 »

Your MegaGlest engine is outdated, but Annex still using this version (links in first post) as stable.
Summarizing everything is ok and you can play

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Ingvarr23 · « **Reply #558 on:** 21 September 2013, 18:45:58 »

Thanks

Ishmaru · « **Reply #559 on:** 25 September 2013, 19:16:42 »

thanks for trying out annex ingvarr23!

yes annex is several versions behing mg. I'll be releasing a new version sometime after a stable 3.8.0 release.

EgoJisto · « **Reply #560 on:** 7 October 2013, 01:32:45 »

Hi everyone!)
Came here and registered just to say thank you to Ishmaru, creator of Annex) Keep up the great work you're doing)
To tell the truth, I was playing Annex for a long time now (I found it almost accidentally), but just recently it came to me, that I could try to find the creator of this Glest mod.
And so I'm here)
I'm very happy that such a game exists) RTS in anime style, with fast, aggressive battles, mechas and girls with heavy weaponry)) Classic gameplay plus great factions plus not bad balance) Great work indeed)

Ishmaru · « **Reply #561 on:** 7 October 2013, 14:42:40 »

Thanks EgoJisto!

Glad you are enjoying Annex! Keep on the lookout for Release 4 coming out hopefully soon! (waiting for next stable version of MegaGlest)

Out of curiosity, How did you find out about Annex?

EgoJisto · « **Reply #562 on:** 7 October 2013, 18:16:37 »

Of course I'll wait as long as necessary for Release 4) You promised just too many good stuff))

So, about how I found it. Well, I'm from Ukraine, so I'm rarely on western websites. And I remember Glest only from school times. But someone found your game and created topic about it on one specialised website of small games and mods, where I'm often. Well, it's not exactly popular here, but that's how I found out about this awesome MegaGlest mod) And I'm glad about it)

P.S. Please forgive me, if I make some mistakes))

Ishmaru · « **Reply #563 on:** 7 October 2013, 19:54:00 »

Great!

Well glad you found it on that site! Its really great seeing Annex popping up on various gaming blogs.

If you can find someone to play multiplayer with, its really fun.

Oh and feel free to leave any comments and suggestions here as well!

If you don't mind what site did u find it on? I like to see the blog post.

EgoJisto · « **Reply #564 on:** 7 October 2013, 20:11:10 »

Thanks, I had a few ideas in mind indeed) For example, I always loved how cartridge-cases fall out from weapons when firing in RTSes) But it can wait for now)

I found it here:
http://small-games.info/?go=game&c=13&i=11202
They even copied description there X)

Ishmaru · « **Reply #565 on:** 7 October 2013, 23:35:32 »

Hopefully someday,
Bullet caseings are tricky. I've been doing some tests with animateing shells in the unit model, which look good normally, however when unit rotates so too does shells which looks rather strange... Perhaps I'll have to make them short lived (only appearing for a couple of frames) that should be enough. of course it'll be some time before I'd get around to doing that.

thanks for suggestion!

EgoJisto · « **Reply #566 on:** 8 October 2013, 00:53:21 »

My pleasure) I want to make Annex even better too)

But, to make suggestions, that make sense, I need to know more about everything, that's close to your work. Modeling, animating, scripting, everything what is a part of modmaking. But a few ideas about design, units and factions I can come up with) And I'll be only glad to help)

Ishmaru · « **Reply #567 on:** 8 October 2013, 19:55:30 »

Well you can always see the glest wiki to see info on modding,

As for factions well I do have some ideas brewing, however each takes a lot of work, and ATM I'm content ,for now, with the 4 factions upcoming in next release.
That doesn't mean you cant make your own or try to team people up to make one, like Mr Wars's Astro Marines Faction https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=8561.0 , or Wyverns Mordavian Faction https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=8554.0

I am personally terrible at scenario and map design, so if you ever were interested in creating either of those give it a shot.

If I get enough user made content I will set up an Annex mods menu for easy downloading, currently though there is only 1 Faction and 1 map released

EgoJisto · « **Reply #568 on:** 8 October 2013, 21:01:28 »

Okay then, I'll do some research on that)

Before I'll try to create something in Annex, like new fraction or something like that, tell me this: do you have some main story line, or, at least, script or history of the world?) I don't want to create something, that's not suitable in your vision of this universe, because you are it's creator) Moreover, if you don't have any, I can try to write something like that, with your instructions of course) I'm good at storytelling)

And really, I can try to create some scenarios and maps, I think I can handle that)

Ishmaru · « **Reply #569 on:** 8 October 2013, 22:55:02 »

Yes I have written a backstory of the 4 main factions and some of the events leading to the war. you can read it here:
https://forum.megaglest.org/index.php?topic=9086.0

however as for story during the war, not really I just leave it to the players imagination.

The extra fractions (astro marines and mordavian) both created their own story lines and alternative realities, which is fine too.

you are free to re skin Annex artwork if you are planning on making a fraction. just be sure to credit me if u use anything!

titi_son · « **Reply #570 on:** 29 November 2013, 15:20:04 »

So 3.9.0 is out now ... what about the new annex release.

Ishmaru · « **Reply #571 on:** 1 December 2013, 05:14:31 »

Quote from: PT on 29 November 2013, 15:20:04

So 3.9.0 is out now ... what about the new annex release.

Been really busy with work lately. Hopefully really soon!

kiliandj · « **Reply #572 on:** 3 December 2013, 19:15:59 »

hello,

me and my friends have recently started playing annex.
for a free an open-source game its pretty good but whe have 2 major complaints :

- stuttering : we are experiancing major stutter and lag on computers where it is not supposed to. ( while moving camera and such)
- max units is to low.

tomreyn · « **Reply #573 on:** 4 December 2013, 00:55:16 »

The first issue should be fixed in the next release, since this stuttering can be caused by a performance issue in the version of the game engine the (to date) latest Annex release uses. This is fixed in newer versions of the game engine (which the next Annex release will likely be based on).

Ishmaru · « **Reply #574 on:** 4 December 2013, 04:49:17 »

Quote from: tomreyn on 4 December 2013, 00:55:16

The first issue should be fixed in the next release, since this stuttering can be caused by a performance issue in the version of the game engine the (to date) latest Annex release uses. This is fixed in newer versions of the game engine (which the next Annex release will likely be based on).

Yes Tomreyn is correct, Many bugs will be corrected in next version, as I'm updating to 3.9.0 as opposed to the old v3.6.3

As for the Max unit count, It needs to be there as MG was not built to handle huge Armies. I've been slowly increasing the population cap as MG improves its performance. However, i don't plan on having a really large population count. Currently, the population limit is 100 in next revision.

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