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GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« on: September 30, 2011, 10:26:23 am »


Hey loyal fans and friends,



Rolling along comes GoldenEye: Source with our September media release. As promised we get into some programming
topics by way of a problem-to-solution break down with some key imagery to illustrate. Then slam the goods on you
with some screens, and certainly what's to come next month as well! Strap in.




After releasing 4.1 and dropping the Beta tag, it became fairly evident that we were in a whole new league. Gamers around the world compared our mod to big-budget retail outlets, for better or worse. We found that the gaming generation of today expects a certain experience out of games, sometimes flying in the face of nostalgia. GoldenEye: Source delivered a healthy dose of nostalgia, but fell short on expanding new territory and using the latest innovations in gaming. We needed a new strategy to help bring our mod to the masses and make it more accessible to new players.

Our next release will feature several enhancements that will not only make the game easier and more approachable to our new players, but also fit in snuggly alongside your collection of retail video games. We refuse to compromise on our core gameplay mechanics derived from GoldenEye 64, but the problem was a majority of our weaknesses simply lay in the delivery of those mechanics.




Taking in player comments, in-game discussions, and our own re-evaluation of the mod, we boiled everything down to a few categories that needed the most attention. We then identified areas in these categories that would increase playability without sacrificing our mission goals:

Player spawning has always been a huge issue with our mod, especially with frenzied gamemodes such as License to Kill (LTK). Our fixes in this area include an advanced spawn point desirability calculation along with fixing the spawn invulnerability.


Advanced weapon selections are more of a server need, however, they directly relate to the player’s experience in specialized gamemodes such as Live and Let Die (LALD) and Man with the Golden Gun (MWGG). The wrong weapon set can make or break these modes, so we implemented a way for servers to contextually regulate the weapon sets chosen along with our recommended stock configurations.

Team play in GoldenEye: Source, and arguably GoldenEye 64, is largely non-existent. New players get lost and experienced players do their own thing. In order to build a sense of cohesion we introduced overhead teammate icons, team spawn protection, and a new gamemode; Launch Code, to tie everything together. We are also focusing Capture the Key to be team play only to reduce confusion.



Deciphering our radar requires a PhD. Only the very elite can parse out the cryptic web of symbols and colors. We have decided to simplify all that by utilizing a common color scheme across gamemodes, using on-screen indicators for objective items like the Golden Gun or Briefcase, and utilizing shape recognition and color association rather than a confusing and large number of unique radar icons.

Finally, the HUD. This has been the most neglected portion of our mod with the last major update made for Beta 3, several years ago. We are still working out the details of this important update. The VGUI screens (character selection, end of round report, etc.) are also going to see an update which will be fleshed out later.





The most requested item, besides Single Player, is Bots. GE:S is proud to say that we have fully implemented bots into the multiplayer experience for v4.2! We took Valve’s AI system from Half-Life 2 and linked it with Python in order to make fully customizable bots. Our intention is to allow them to react to the specific gamemode and play it smartly. Ask any of our devs or beta testers, they put up a hell of a fight!




GoldenEye: Source has always been pushing the boundary as to what a mod can accomplish. Our talented team has been able to release retail quality graphics and a core gameplay that rivals our predecessor. It takes a lot of work to perfect the many moving pieces in the game, and we hope you are looking forward to playing with us now and in the future.








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Plenty of Twitter action and Facebook updates of late. Keep up to date with the goings on at our social hubs! We were told the community have been rallying spontaneous games, filling a server or two in a matter of 15 minutes. We love to hear things like that. As we appreciate your involvement on our forums when not running around in-game. Lately with all our reflection on how the game has been playing this past 9 months, it helps to hear the community echo our own assessment and confirm our direction. We are sure you will love where we are taking GE:S. Continue to give your opinions, and get involved!

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With dedication comes reward. Not only in a game that is always evolving and improving, but also little teasers we love to throw your way. Check below for your reward, good community.




Our October update looks to show the overhead icons in-game, hope to give you captures of another in-game character, and whispers of a video is circling - perhaps showcasing some of the things we have explained in this update. And of course more, including what General Arkady Grigorovich Ourumov rated the Bunker construction out of 10, during his latest inspection!

Until then, be on the lookout for social updates, including our music artist Sole Signal who is updating his Youtube with some videos to his GE:S music! Don't forget also, we are still eager to get some new talent into our production team to bolster the core group. We have had a couple of trials start recently, and could use a few more of the positions we expressed interest last update! Check here for details on the roles we need filled to get GE:S to our goals faster.


Sincerely,
Team GoldenEye: Source.


General Ourumov inspecting the developing map Ge_Bunker, under construction by Luchador
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2011, 11:21:36 am »

good update! I think the new ourumov and the new version of archives look outstanding. it´s a brand new graphic experience for goldeneye source. great events are often foreshadowed.

and while you`re waiting for 4.2, you can also check out some great community stuff: Ge_grid by Sess1on and Ge_Siberia by CCsaint10 are coming soon! see their development here: http://forums.goldeneyesource.net/index.php/board,100.0.html
and Ge_warehouse_v2 and Cy_funhouse v3 are already ready to play: http://wiki.goldeneyesource.net/index.php/Category:Third_Party
there´s no time for boredom!
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2011, 11:28:59 am »

Great update guys, the new Ourumov model is looking good as well as Ge_Bunker. Keep up the good work :)
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2011, 02:01:47 pm »

Nice radars! And the new Ourumov looks really cool. Cant wait to kill some bots too :).
I wonder who is that new in-game character... o.o
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2011, 02:28:10 pm »

The new Ouromov looks impressive. Keep up the good work, guys! ;-)
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2011, 02:47:10 pm »

Marvelous :D
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2011, 04:12:11 pm »

Oh hey, what's this? Team icons over players heads? That sounds suspiciously like a suggestion I had years ago that I basically got called a moron for.

Great news on this update!
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2011, 04:21:33 pm »

Excellent update guys, truly nice work. Ourumov looks perfect :D!. I'm glad you guys have finally implemented bots....tough bots :).
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2011, 05:08:17 pm »

Oh hey, what's this? Team icons over players heads? That sounds suspiciously like a suggestion I had years ago that I basically got called a moron for.

If it makes you feel any better I still think you are a moron ;-)
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2011, 05:15:15 pm »

KillerMonkey, when are we having lunch?
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2011, 06:00:04 pm »

woooow km ur so mean 2 me  :'( :'( :'( im so fed up rite now im srsly cryin
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2011, 08:14:04 pm »

Wonderful news. This is some hard work you've done for the past nine months, It was well worth the wait!

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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2011, 08:16:32 pm »

Really awesome stuff, guys!
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2011, 10:38:10 am »

i suspect that the next charater will be Janus

if not than perhaps a better suit for Mr. Bond?
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Re: GES Update 09/30/11 Programming & Ourumov Redux
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2011, 05:15:21 pm »

:wink: Im still pissed that Natalya isn't created and in her bikini. :wink:   ;D
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