Back to development! Prologue prerelease2.1! (ToT 6/6/12)

I finally got the new computer I needed, so I can safely resume development projects without worrying about losing everything again. Anyways, here's the latest revision of Prologue, to prove I do want to get back to work on it! Download from my Dropbox here.

The changes are mostly to ProPoint rates, you'll earn a bit less now. This might get nerfed even more in upcoming versions, too.

CSI Prologue: Prerelease 2!

HERE IT IS: [LINK] Please uninstall your old Prologue Prerelease!

You can transfer your Save File by going to C:\Users\yourname\AppData\Roaming\MMFApplications then copy the contents of the Points.ini. Install Prerelease 2, run it once, and paste the copied text into the newer Points.ini

Known Bug:

Super Shield isn't shown as currently equipped gear, even though it is (fixed in next nightly)

IN THIS VERSION

• New, consistent interface across all menus.
• SAVE THE GAME BY PRESSING "IN-GAME MENU" THEN SAVE GAME.
• Introducing MyPro
• Use the ProPoints you earn from playing any mode to buy new weapons, gear, gadgets, items, and badges in the ProShop
• Manage and equip all your new items in the new Inventory screen.
• Send Points to friends with the Gift Codes system.
• Customize your game.
• Two new badges earned by using ProShop or getting a Gift Code.
• Super Shield gadget (replaces Turret if you want)
• Rifle must be bought.
• Turret must be bought.
• Various bugfixes from PR1 (Maximize still not fixed)
• Introducing CSI NIGHTLY - more on it below.
• Two more levels of Survival Mode.
• Survival mode gives more points.
• Changes to ProPoint income - you earn slightly less than before.
• You can now press Escape or F2 to return the main menu.
• Tweaks to the points.ini (manages save files)
• Both Legacy badges now work.
• Story Mode scene 2 is 1/4ths the way done.

What is CSI NIGHTLY? 

• An up to date build of Prologue that is updated almost every night, it is very experimental but can contain critical bug fixes the moment they are implemented, new content or badges, and entirely new features. Test the next Prerelease before it's even released!

The first Nightly will be released later tonight. You'll be able to download it at anytime using the sidebar on the right.

Mission accomplished!

Alright, awesome news!

• ProShop is IN! So far you can buy the Turret, Rifle, or Quick Heals.
• Inventory is IN! From MyPro you can see all the Gear, Equiptment, or Weapons you've purchased.
• New interface is IN! It looks and works great, too.

Also...

• Improved saving - you have to do it manually by opening up the "In-Game Menu", but it works much better.
• A new gadget like the Turret might be added before Saturday/Sunday.
• ProShop Gift Codes will be added. I'll post some on my blog and in physical cases, giving you some free PP. Eventually, Code purchasing will be added - for a PP price you can get a code to transfer PP to someone else.
• Earn more points in Survival mode, making it on par with Legacy.

Celebrate! CSI:P Prerelease 1 day.

Keep an eye on this post later tonight.

UPDATE: Here it is!

Controls:

WSAD: Move

Q: SMG

E: Pistol

2: Rifle

Shift: Sprint

F2: Main Menu

In Legacy Mode...

Tab: Map

Escape: Close map

Also, there are a few issues with badge saving (mainly Legacy badges) but that'll be fixed next build.

Happy Tuesday! Lone Outskirts p1 is RELEASED!

The first part of the lone Outskirts expansion will be released today! Most stuff is finished, but some more stuff needs to be added to the map, ePhone, and some of the new buildings.

It's been a long time since a lone update was released, so it's about time this came out.  Check this post later on today for the installer link! Be sure to uninstall your old Nightlife version. Expect patch notes, too.


UPDATE: Download via my Dropbox HERE!

PATCH NOTES

THE OUTSKIRTS EXPANSION: PART 1 UPDATE NOTES:

• INTRODUCING TWO NEW AREAS: East Bay and Bay Street!
• The Outskirts (East Bay) is a massive extension across the beautiful new Bay Bridge, currently it has 1 subway station, a forest with a dirt track, a beach with water you can swim in, a gas station, and a boardwalk.
• Bay Street introduces a waterside pier into the City. In Part 2 this will have a ferry you can take across to East Bay, as well as a new hub for citizens in the city to hang out. In Part 1 the outside is mostly done, but not completely populated or put into peoples schedules.
• The ePhone, with a press of the Tab key your character takes out the ePhone which displays the current time. It also has apps for Current Events in the city Day or Night, and a Speedometer so you can check your current speed while moving in a car/on foot.
• New buildings in the city! Featuring the CineCorp workplace, and a new appartment (meant for the not publicy released, Co-op mode.)
• Tons of new sound effects.

 BUG FIXES / CHANGES

• A few movement fixes and tweaks, slower walking speed, improved collisions.
• New characters and sprite changes.
• Headlights have been removed for now, due to glitches in the East Bay area.
• Changes to subway stations to make them bigger, in Part 2 they will have small businesses/stalls.
• Day and Night now exists in the cinematic intro.

The all-new lone.

okay, not ALL new, but mostly! IT'S A MASSIVE UPDATE.
The download will be posted as soon as the upload finishes, here's ya' log.

DOWNLOAD HERE!

Note: There are some bugs in this version that you'll probably encounter, there'll be a a bugfix version either later tonight or early tomorrow afternoon. But nothing breaks the game, so just restart!
NEW:

• Tutorial for beginners! Includes movement, driving, and sprint controls. (Everything)
• Launcher after the cinematic intro, with gamepage link!
• Many more NPC's!
• NPC 'schedules'. At certain times of the day they'll be one place, then later they'll be somewhere else. Moving throughout the day and night.
• A nightclub building, third one down, first row! (It's small)
• Sprint ability! Hold down shift when running to run faster.
• Headlights in front of your car at night.
• Ambient light emitted from populated areas at night!
• TREES IN THE PARK.
• MINOR GRAPHICS UPDATE: Vignette filter around the screen.

FIXES / CHANGES:

• Sound related fixes, rain in car SFX now playing.
• Volume changes depending on area more accurately than before.
• Driving a car under the lake is no longer allowed!
• Midtown Station has been moved slightly more into the MIDDLE of town.
• Texture and skin changes to various objects/npc's to promote uniqueness.

Monday Night Build of lone. in this post!

Click me to Download!
Here's the changesssss!

1. First building is in game, a cafe and your room.
2. Subway system with 3 stations! (Click on the map after entering the train to go there!)
3. Map extended, now with a park area.
4. Park Eatery building added (second building)
5. A LOT OF new sound effects and ambiance.
6. Fixed indoor lighting effects at night time.

It's epic, dawg.

Control review!

WSAD = MOVE! | On foot & In Car
WALK INTO YOUR CAR = GET INTO CAR!
F = EXIT CAR | In Car only.

WALK INTO THE TRAIN = Open subway map.

WALK INTO DOORS WITH DARK LINES UNDER THEM = Enter that building.

WALK INTO DOORS = Open the door.

Use stairs by walking into them, check this post again in a bit.

The first lone. Build everrrr!

Woot! Here it is, and what's in it...

Download here!
1. West fraction of the city overworld map.
2. The early rendition of the Lone. custom-made theme song! (Yes, I made it myself!)
3. TONS of sound effects!
4. Rain!
5. Main Menu!
6. Your car!

Alright! Now how to play...

WSAD = MOVE! | On foot & In Car

WALK INTO YOUR CAR = GET INTO CAR!

F = EXIT CAR | In Car only.

If you get stuck in a wall after leaving your car, press R to teleport back into your car.

Thursday Night Build

I can safely say this is shaping up to be the best game I've made in my 16 years, it's shaping up pretty good so far.

Download here.

Welcome to Build 97 of CSI 2: Revelations Mini.

Now featuring weapon select, Press Q to use the SMG, E to use the Pistol.

Survival mode has been tweaked to minimize stress and maximize fun and re-playability.

Initial framework has been put in for the future update to taeHD 2.0, featuring High-Res Display and a more minimal AmmoUI.

Again, uninstall your old version and enjoy the new!