Atlas Mod v3 Changelog news

Atlas Mod v3 Changelog

Release Date: 26 Sep 2016
Changes are relative to version 2 of the mod. For a full list of mod features, take a look at the mod description instead.

General Stuff

• Changed Atlas Logo -> Created an original one
• Created a new Splash Screen.
• Added a new Atlas Introduction video.
• The menu is now color-coded.
• Multiplayer button has been removed.
• A clock has been added on the bottom left corner of the main menu.
• Changes some in game UI images.
• Worldbuilder is now working!
• General’s Challenge is now working properly! (you can play and win missions)
• Atlas video animation added in Generals Challenge.
• Customized the control bar for Atlas General.
• Created a custom shell map.
• Removed Beige color due to similarity with white used for neutrals.

New Unit Additions

• Added the B2 Spirit Bomber and B2 Spirit Nuclear Bombs upgrade. (Thx to ShockWave Mod)
• Added Apache Attack Helicopter. (Thx to ShockWave Mod)
• A new neutron missile (ICBM) effect. (Thx to Chappi’s two stage nuke mod)
• Added the AH-6 Littlebird (scout helicopter), which has an anti-infantry weapon and can carry 4 infantry units. (Thx to ShockWave Mod)
• Added the Hacker Van, which can detect stealthy units and transport hackers while they hack for money.
• A new power plant advanced control rods upgrade unique for Atlas. New textures for the advanced control rods.

Unit Changes

• Changed the countdown timer of the ICBM to 7 minutes to compensate for the increased power. The ICBM now requires $10,000 and takes 5 minutes to be built.
• Changed the countdown timer of the Artillery Barrage to 4 minutes.
• Delta Force can also climb cliffs and swim (kind of).
• Stealth Rangers are now able to climb cliffs and move faster than normal rangers.
• Machinegunner model and skin changed.
• Paradropping now drops:
  • Paradrop 1: 5 Stealth Rangers.
  • Paradrop 2: 10 Stealth Rangers.
  • Paradrop 3: 10 Stealth Rangers, 10 Missile Defenders, 2 Bradleys
• M2 Bradley not able to move on cliffs, but only on land and sea.
• Bradley now starts with 2 rangers instead of 3.
• Changed Abrams model. (Thx to Zeke)
• Changed the Uranium Shells and Nuclear Tanks upgrades price to $2500 each.
• Changed nuclear missiles to neutron missiles (no radiation fallout).
• Increased Osprey transport slots to 15.
• Several upgrades moved to the Strategy Center:
  • Drone Armor
  • Composite Armor
  • Bunker Busters
  • Rocket Pods
  • Laser Missiles
• Reduced Ranger horde bonus requirement to 7 units.
• Removed the Hijacker.
• Infantry now has chemical suits armor by default.
  • Ranger
  • Missile Defender
  • Stealth Ranger
  • Pathfinder
  • Machinegunner
  • Pilot

Bug Fixes

• Fixed bug where nuclear missiles would fly off at a weird angle. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Abrams tank gun missing Detonation FX.
• Fixed Bradley tank gun missing Detonation FX.
• Fixed Abrams machine gun missing fire sound.
• Fixed Atlas Command Center duplicate module tag.
• Fixed Atlas Oil Derrick duplicate module tag.
• Fixed Atlas Tomahawk Battery missing weapon. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas Airfield duplicate module tag. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas War Factory duplicate module tag. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas Strategy Center duplicate module tag. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas Chinook missing armor. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas Osprey duplicate module tag. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas Ranger duplicate module tag. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas Stealth Ranger duplicate module tag. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas Delta duplicate module tag. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas Tomahawk duplicate module tag. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas Paladin duplicate module tags. (Thx to Zeke)
• Fixed Atlas Overlord duplicate module tag. (Thx to Zeke)
• Removed the chemical suits upgrade, which caused the game to crush when infantry was created with veterancy and chemical suits upgrade.
• Fixed bug where the nuclear missile launches at a weird angle.