New Gamemode Report

Hey hows it going. 

After finishing Wonderworld, I started to notice source was being underutilized as a creative toolbox, nobody seems to be willing to try anything new or fresh with it which is a real shame. That's why I'm creating a new project with a team of developers.

This project is based off an old gamemode for HL2DM RP. It was an addictive and ruthless experience due to its structure and couldn't be found anywhere else. If we take this concept, improve upon it heavily and translate it in either Source or Source 2 we can create something really unique and interesting to play.

These are our focus points:

          RIVALRY

In HL2DM there were longstanding rivalries that could last for months on end due to the structure of the gamemode. We bring this back by cultivating a highly competitive environment with RP elements and interactive features in the map.

         LONGEVITY

You can own property on the server for as long as you want, after disconnecting it's still there for you to use. This combined with long-lasting vendettas with people make it a much more personal experience than most games.

          GAMEPLAY

Interactivity and skill-based gameplay rather than an endless list of rules like most gamemodes. Nobody wants to follow orders and listen to power tripping admins, where the hell is the FUN?

          CYBERPUNK

We will be featuring all this in a high-tech low life environment, which is essentially a chaotic technology based society. We'll pick and choose cyberpunk concepts from movies/games and mix them into the gamemode.

I created this concept to give an idea of the style we're going for :

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The map will feature several locations the player will be able to live in, interact with and that will form a challenge to the players as a whole. 

Here is a total shot of the map: (subject to change)

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Our mappers have been doing the mapping for this showcase and have visualized the square concept to show we can achieve what we envision and that we're actively experimenting with the visuals:

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A good gamemode allows interactivity, replayability and finds ways to keep you entertained by continuously experimenting in different areas. If you need lots of rules to enforce your gamemode, your gamemode wasn't that good to begin with. There won't be any "pay-to-win" elements in our gamemode.                                                                 

The framework is focused on increasing performance by reducing net traffic, database access and unnecessary calculations.

As soon as the gamemode is done, we'll release the framework for other developers to use. 

Some coding we're working on:

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We're about to start Phase 1, where we plan out the map-spacing to ensure fluid and dynamic gameplay and a solid structure of the gamemode.

As we are building upon this gamemode, we will be hiring people to work in the following areas: 

Building models and world objects

Player models &  animations

Weapon models &  animations

Roaming NPCs

Gamemode mechanics & visuals experimentation 

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We are now introducing a new Investor tier:

Discord: Our $10 Investor tier allows you to stay up to date as the progress happens. You will be getting access to a special section of the discord to follow progress. I will be there discussing our latest plans with all the investors and listening to suggestions and input.  Discord Link 

Updates: You will be getting exclusive updates here on Patreon, showcasing all the areas in which we have made progress. These will happen every couple of months.

Beta Tester: Depending on the amount of applicants and the duration of your support, we will consider you for a beta-tester role for this gamemode as soon as we get near the official release.

Previous Rewards: You will also be getting the rewards from the $5 tier and other general posts since this is the highest tier on here.

I will still be creating my regular videos on here with progress updates on Discord for both my projects & regular videos. 

This is a project I've always wanted create and translate and I hope this report has given you a bit of insight into this new gamemode and I'll see you in the Discord!