Releases · Codename-Recon/Gridlock

This release brings a host of improvements, bug fixes, and new features to the Gridlock client.

Client Enhancements:

Updated Unit Visuals: New unit images with shadows have been implemented alongside improved error handling for version checking (#158). This follows on from previous work adding new unit sprites and animation (#100) and further enhancements to the visual presentation of units (#156).
Multiplayer Stability: Resolved an issue where multiplayer functionality was not working in the web version (#157).
UI Refinements: Improved button icon visibility (#155), centered menus for better usability (#150), and updated the background for the menu and splash screen (#139).
Impactful Gameplay: Added new decals for move and attack actions, a refined move arrow, improved unit selection visuals (#123) along with additional impact effects (#118) to make gameplay more visually engaging.
Weapon System Overhaul: Reworked the weapon types system (#114) for better balance and gameplay.
Performance and Stability: Fixed several bugs related to unit behavior, including:
- Incorrect minimum range display for range units (#116).
- Shadowing variable issue (#115).
- AI direct units performing range attacks while moving near the HQ (#107).
Improved Terrain: Updated terrain visuals and addressed issues with unit stats clipping behind terrain and losing values on map load in the map editor (#105, #104).

Technical Enhancements:

Godot Engine Upgrade: Migrated the client to Godot 4.3 while addressing warnings and errors (#146).
Translation Improvements: Ongoing updates to translations from weblate (numerous commits) alongside changes to streamline the translation process (#140, #129, #103).
Automated Version Checking: Added automatic version checking for game updates (#119), making it easier for players to stay up-to-date.
itch.io Deployment: Enabled deployment to itch.io (#160) for greater accessibility.

Other:

Fixes:

Resolved an issue where the game over transition and screen were incorrectly displayed on larger resolutions.
Corrected a bug causing the game to crash when attempting to capture a building where the unit starts.
Fixed the deploy area discrepancy when deploying units off a lander.
Addressed a shader issue where certain color variations were not being applied.

Chores:

Removed unused variables and updated node access to be more specific for improved code clarity and efficiency.

Enhancements:

Fixes:

Enhancements:

Reworked movable area calculation
- Improved performance
- Resolved a bug where units encountered issues navigating around blocking objects
Added 5 new maps
Enhanced auto-tiling:
- Beach tiles should no longer spawn bridges
- Roads now properly connect to buildings
Added bug report and discussions buttons
Updated splash screen and icons

Fixes:

Resolved issue where staying in the menu and reopening map selection would duplicate maps
Fixed game crash when player 1 was missing in vs AI mode
Addressed missing cargo node for transport units
Corrected map centering inconsistency
Fixed texture bleeding upon zoom completion
Fixed mechs having wrong color
Removed movement calculation for shop units
Fixed issue where clicking on a tile while buying would overwrtie the spawn point
Corrected sprite display for artillery and anti-air units

Changes include:

Tiles in the map editor tile section are now sorted.
New tank sprite has been added.
Backgrounds have been introduced for both the game and the editor.
Map centering feature has been added.
Direct attack now functions properly with neighboring enemies.
Multiplayer functionality has been restored.
Music has been updated.
Missing unit descriptions have been included.
Three game freezes have been fixed.
Issue of no music playing when starting the game too quickly has been resolved.
Resolved the problem of the right mouse button not canceling actions in the menu.

Releases: Codename-Recon/Gridlock