From the launch of Alpha version, after a half year of development, Bellum Æternum beta is now here, with tons of impressive updates and enhancements.
This devlog will go through all features and updates of Bellum Æternum Beta v1, and you can go to the download center to get it.
What's New?
New Client
The new client is a completely remade user interface that is capable of switching languages for the client AND the in-game properties.
New features of the client:
- HD resolution: New client is capable of 1920x1080 resolution with full screen, by setting your computer to this resolution is strongly recommended.
- Battle on CNCNet: New client is capable of connecting to the CNCNet server.
- Battle on LAN: New client is capable of battle through LAN (Local Area Network) without any other plugins.
- Customisable skirmish: More settings can be toggled on and off in skirmish battle, including price of ore, advanced tactics and explosive crates.
- Statistic record: New client can record statistics of battles and displays them in table.
Campaign
In Bellum Æternum Beta v1, the prologue of campaign is published. Thanks to the new client, you can now adjust the game speed before launch, personally I recommend speed level 5.
New Mode
Because of the possibility of online battle features, there is brand new Arcade mode In Bellum Æternum Beta v1, with unique maps, players can enjoy a chaotic battle that can be finished very quick.
The first map of the Arcade mode is an 8 players map: Arcade-alpha.
Remaster of Official Maps
Official maps will be remastered, not only by new tilesets and appearance, also the AI compatibility.
The first remastered official map is the (2) Isle of War, a classic official closed combat map.
Enhancements
Airforce Command HQ Enhancement
In vanilla game, the repairing speed of the helipad is hard-coded to bound with reloading speed, so the health regen speed used to be super slow. Now, both airforce command HQs can regen health for aircrafts in a proper speed, but will reduce small amount of funds like a service depot.
New Trajectory for RPG Weapons
The RPG weapons (including weapons for Guardian and RPG Troopers) is now using a slightly straighter curve than before, and possible to miss the target. In order to balance it, the RPG weapons has increased damage.
Effect of Explosive Crates
The explosive crates now has better effects.
Full Screen In-game GUI
The in-game GUI can now be displayed in full screen. Note that you need to set the in-game resolution to 1920x1080 or 1280x720 to make it works better.
Rebalances
I.F.V.
The missile weapon of I.F.V. now has smaller area of effect.
Reloading Speed of Aircrafts
The reloading speed of aircrafts are now a lot more balanced than before, and so do the repairing speed.
Tesla Assaulter
The Tesla Assaulter has brand new mechanics now. Used to be, the Tesla Assaulter has great alpha damage with fair reloading speed, and now its alpha damage is in a lower value. However, it has a capacitor which takes time to charge, and when the capacitor fully charged, there will be an icon displayed. A fully charged capacitor triples the alpha damage, which makes the Tesla Assaulter a devastating siege weapon or interceptor.
Miscellaneous
- Guardian will display blue indicator when enter vehicles.
- Enhanced icon for Apocalypse
- Optimised normal for some vehicles.
- Health bar adjustment for Tesla Assaulter.
BUG Fixes
- Fixed spy with very fast speed when disguise.
- Fixed occupy animation never plays.
- Fixed oil barrels deal too much damage.