Today we release Update 0.7 for Movie Night as we progress with development the backend and functions of the game become more robust. We have a lot to share take a look:

Video Player

• All players in the room can now request a video regardless if they are the room master or not
• Recoded how the player fetches the url string so it will wait until all players in the scene are ready to play

Level System

• New player level system added that will track the players xp level and progress. This will be saved in our backend so your progress wont be lost
• XP is earned based on playtime and the xp requirement for the next level will slowly increase as you level up
• No rewards are given at the moment however this level system will give us a really good base to add level requirements for content in the future if we choose to do so
• Level up sound effects and visual effects added on level up

Player Character

• Camera zoom script has now been re-added and completely re-coded it will now smoothly zoom with your scroll wheel and wont interrupt the character controller
• Stairs bug has been fixed the player will no longer freak out when going down stairs
• Names above the player in game have been reworked and will now just show a simple text above their head RPG style

Lobby

• Player names have been re-coded it will now take your steam account name instead of asking for a name to be input
• Fixed some overlapping issues with text
• Added new map images and fixed how the map selection is made
• New map suburban home re-added

Cinema Map

• The NPC behind the counter now has correct lighting

Backend

• Added a ban check throughout the game that will periodically check if the player is banned against our backend
• Added developer console in game with various commands which will only be activated on the developers end
• The game will now check your player information against our backend if it cant make a connection or if your steam is offline it will tell the player
• If the backend goes down or if anything happens i will be immediately notified now

Steam Achievements

• Added 5 steam achievements and all triggers have been tested

Main Menu

• New main menu music track added to the list
• Updated the news to 0.7
• Changed the UI around a bit
• Added animated NPC's in the scene to represent the game

Suburban Home

• The map is now complete featuring a full neighbourhood and redesigned home
• Lighting reworked and visual effects added to scene
• All doors fully networked between players
• Chairs added to the scene

Steam Store

• Updated the steam store images to better represent the game

Notes