Hey folks,
Sorry about the wait, I know we run on extreme Valvetime but we do eventually get things done.
We now have a near-final version of 0.5b3 and we're just about to go into final AI updates and playtesting before release.
I can't say how long that will take, but given how long it is between releases and how little you all hear from us it seemed like something our long-time fans would want to know. :)
And for all the Dawn of War modders still out there, we're following through on our art resource plan. The new version is a dual-mod: art resources in one mod and our code in another. This should mean that for those modders who want to combine our full mod with theirs, they can do that, but you'll also have the option of just combining our models and sound art if you want to write an entirely new mod from the ground up without fear of our mod's code disrupting yours. There are going to be absolutely no excuses for anyone stealing our work now.
Again, I know this has been a long wait for you all but we're almost there.
will there ever be an update of models in high quality?
We're still rounding out the SFX list and prepping models for the new units in 0.6.
We'd definitely promote anyone who wanted to do their own model patch though.
Zaha, hi. Just saw your announcement and wanted to say my offer regarding the models is still on the table.
Good to see you are working still on Tyranids. All the best.
After this update we're going to be a bit busy with the next stage of our updates (new units, more complex tech tree).
If you want to make your own model mod, that'll get you better credit for your work.
I think I see what you are going for but not really into modding or modeling that much anymore. Tried with my own mod, it died.
If you change your mind, you can find the assets here
Moddb.com
Good luck with the future updates :)
Excellent news. I never lost faith. I believe in the Hive Mind.
Everybody on the HYPETRAIN NOW!!!
Any idea on when it will be out?
Not precisely, but I'm hoping a month or two at most.
Thanks.
I can give an improved estimate: definitely less than two months.
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This is excellent news, guys!
Keep up the good work. ;)
I'm glad to see updates on this mod, and especially to see that there's now a legitimate way other modders can access your models. It's still a shame however that the previous fight over Tyranid models destroyed our ability to enjoy the Titanium Wars mod, as GrOrc never got over his bitterness. But there's little need to bring that up again.
Yep. And we've had other people ask before (no others who went quite that far though).
The main thing for us has been that our model art and sound art are the works of individuals who we try to individually credit. They own those models and we use them with their permission. This change in the way we structure the mod allows other people to use them without taking their work or removing that credit.
If all else falls through, I can try taking some Tyranid textures from my Eternal Confrontation folder and see if they work.
(Said textures are circa DoW2, I believe.)
Looking forward to it. =)
I recently discovered this mod. I have the Dawn of War Maste Collection on Steam. I installed the latest version of the mod and there is no Tyranid faction available for choosing, neither me nor AI.
Upon checking the files installed correctly, however when I checked the Tyranid AI Control's properties I noticed the path was not the steam directory. It was D\Program Files (x86)\THQ\Dawn of War - Soulstorm.
Now D is my Blu Ray Drive, thus potentially several files were not installed correctly. Despite the installer .exe found the steam directory without any trouble.
Any ideas?
Check if there is a tyranids.module file in your installation folder (the real one). If so, then you only need to activate the mod in the Game Manager window, right after you start the game.
I'd suggest re-running the installer and checking that it lists the correct folder to install to on the third page.
It's possible that since you bought them as a Master Collection the registry details might be a bit different and consequently it may have aimed at the wrong location.
General Update:
I've been unwell the past few months (well longer really, but it's only relevant recently), and this has slowed down my ability to oversee the mod which has slowed down the final release of 0.5b3.
We're really close, we're in the final quality assurance testing phase, it should be really soon..
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Can’t wait. This mod is dope!
is ready for final release of 0.5b3?
I think we might be in the next three weeks.
HI!
any news?
Hello, a couple of questions
Is it compatible with the campaign in soulstorm?
Is it possible to translate to other languages? , I would love to have it in Spanish,
If by compatible you mean if you can play it, then yes it is. The mod doesn't add any new content to the campaign, though.
As for translation, yes it is! And translators are very welcome :)
I have not been able to play in the campaign. How do I do it?
You can play the campaign as normal, you just won't be able to play it as the Tyranids.
That same question, if I can play the campaign with tyranids or in the future you will put the option
Not easy to say.
As much as we'd like to, it involves quite a bit of work and potential legal implications.
We'd love to, though.
Chiming in to say we've added a Spanish translation.
Any would be translators of other languages please contact either Zaha or me.
Made an account to say that i still have faith in the hivemind \m/
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Is this mod dead? I know a great deal of work and time goes into creating any mod and perfecting it but I just want to know if it's still being developed. I'd love to use this mod with the unification mod but it requires V0.5b3
Not dead, just dreaming.
I hope we don't have to wait too much longer. This is a really good mod!
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Originally posted this over at the Unification Mod's page.
It's honestly just so hard to get hyped or excited whenever I hear that a Tyranid release is 'just around the corner' since I've been hearing the same thing every year for over seven years. Give a date. Put a deadline on it. More for yourselves than us. I'm not ungrateful or impatient, I'm just tired, the excitement is gone. I just think it'd be better for the team involved if they were to just push through that last little bit, instead of holding themselves back with this unshakable desire to perfect something that'll never get released. We all want to see your hard work. Hard to do that with something that doesn't exist or never will. We want to revel in it. To have fun and enjoy in your efforts. Don't let your hard work go to waste, guys. If you need more help, please, ask the community. I understand that IRL stuff gets in the way but if there's no progress or if it's not getting released, then make the current version useable in Unification. If the new version IS ACTUALLY coming out in 2019, then give a date. Show progress. Keep us updated. It's impossible to stay faithful and excited for something like that for so long with nothing shown to prove that progress has been made. It's Been. Seven. Years.
Looking forward to a release.
Given the Tyranids are the last major faction missing for DoW and the internal Beta has been around for like... forever, is there any progress on this? Gotten a bit tired of waiting after all these years.
I couldn't wait for the new Tyranid mod, but by looking at posts from years ago i am kinda losing a bit of faith. I am sympathetic about the amount of work and time needed for any mods, but more update posts would keep us interested. The individual mods on their own are quite good on their own but need that unification mod to tie all that awesomeness together
pls, add something news about the mod.. we are still waiting. Just one more post "we are alive, we'll finish mod 2-3 years later"
Are you alive? :(
2020!!! and still waiting ....
Still no updates? I'd love to use it with the Unification mod one day.
We recently got back from a long break. I don't want to promise anything, but we should have a release soon-ish.
I'd love to believe that and I have zero ill will - your mod is absolutely fantastic and I admire you for your amazing work - but... y'know, it's been eight years. Three years since a release was supposedly "very soon", or even "within three weeks".
No doubt you'll agree, rationally speaking, that I'd be a fool for believing you. : /
But I of course still really *hope* it's true, and wish you and the team at large the best.
Cool story bro
SOON