Playtest 20130818 news - OpenRA

As usual: please help test this so we can collect and fix blocker bugs for the next stable release.

Changelog

Engine

• Cameos as well as bibs are now loaded from sequences.
• Added a new render trait WithIdleOverlay.
• Removed WithSpinner (use WithIdleOverlay instead).
• Added support for additive blending used in Dune 2000.
• Added terrain tile rendering support for R8 images.
• Allow Tilesets to specify their sheet size.
• Allow maps to override game options.
• Added "Build off Ally ConYards" option to prevent excessive team base-walking if not wanted.
• Added a starting cash option.
• Allow a local user directory inside the game root ("Support") to aid portable installations.
• Fixed the autotarget bug that made turrets uncontrollable in combat.
• Added a small popup to notify users about the crash to encourage player to make more useful problem reports in the future:

Red Alert

• Added GPS dots for enemy unrevealed structures.

Dune 2000

• Removed all .R8 to SHP/TMP conversion steps. Load assets from the native formats.
• Adjusted timer position and build palette size.
• Fixed the cursor twitching around and sprites not being centered correctly.
• Added spinning radar overlay.
• Added welding overlays for factories with additive blending.
• Added explosions and muzzles with additive blending. There are still some unidentified or mismatched sequences though.

• Adjusted the angle for the rocket tower projectiles.
• Removed packing in the construction yard into MCV because it looks inconsistent.
• Added WithCrumbleOverlay to let buildings appear before the rubble is falling down.

Tiberian Sun

• Developer cheats enabled by default until it is shipped.
• Fixed a crash when shroud/fog was disabled.
• Added idle overlays to the buildings (blinking lights, flags, rotating fans...)