MM8BDM v5 Public Thread - MM9 Expansion

[Megaman94]

that slope next to Komusou Man there does look odd

The texture on the side makes it look like it should be stairs instead

They should do what they did to the slope in  MMWTDW2 to that slope or change the slope into stairs.

[-Daiki-TheOni]

is just a slope, i know it makes textures look bad but theres no need to point at that so badly. just make some low stairs (I mean stairs where you don't have to jump necesarily) and everything should look ok.

also

everything is looking so cool! *^* keep up devs!!

[Gothic]

I'd say replace the brick textures on the inside with more tech textures, feels like they belong outside.

[Megaman94]

-3 MM9 Wily Castle maps, representing Wily Castle Stages 1, 2, and 3+4.

So will the third map use Strange World or Castle of Evil?

[CutmanMike]

I believe it uses Strange World, but Castle of Evil is used somewhere!

Also I have started tweetng out v5 teaser screenshots since we got a bit of a boost from IGN noticing us. Most of the things I've posted about can be found in this thread but not everything!

https://twitter.com/CutmanMike

[Megaman94]

I believe it uses Strange World, but Castle of Evil is used somewhere!

Also I have started tweetng out v5 teaser screenshots since we got a bit of a boost from IGN noticing us. Most of the things I've posted about can be found in this thread but not everything!

https://twitter.com/CutmanMike

There shouldn't be too many of these posts left mind you, since I want to get v5 out in July.

Are you on schedule for this estimated release date? If so, then I am really excited!

[MusashiAA]

Gonna go ahead and compile these tweets in a single post for people to see them here if they've missed them.

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Things are getting hot in Mega Man Deathmatch V5!... uhh this might be a little too hot.

Be sure to cool off after a burning city introduction sequence!

I tried to take his ball... I don't think he liked that.

MM8BDM V5 will contain some of the most dangerous weapons yet. Oh there's one in this screenshot, can you spot it?

The V5 bosses are so insane I had to give them their own map.

Hey Hornet Man, got time for a photo?... Uhh... maybe I'll come back later...

After you defeat and repair Plug Man he fixes up this machine in the basement... I wonder what it does?

Are you excited for MM8BDM V5? I know someone is!

https://twitter.com/i/videos/753217378985603072

You can go ahead and follow Mike on Twitter to see if he posts more info about the update.

EDIT: Also yeah hopefully nothing or no one's unnecessarily keeping development on a crawl so that july release gets met.

[CutmanMike]

We're actually still developing things, we're not waiting for anyone or anything. The team has working towards a late July release. Once the trailer hits you'll know it's round the corner.

[Superjustinbros]

Oh god, Galaxyman in that vid.

[TheRealRoyale]

Can add twin devils for mm9 boss? and can add a bossrush?

[Hallan Parva]

The V5 bosses are so insane I had to give them their own map.

I miss UNKOWN already

[CutmanMike]

Well get used to it! They're SO insane that I have no choice but to make an unkown3 for v6.

[Dr. Freeman]

Hey all you mega fans! We're back for the last one of these updates!

W O W
DOES THIS MEAN THERE'S A REEELEEASE DATE

nah. that's with the trailer.
So you still get to wait on that for a bit longer, even though we are aiming for a late July release! Which is soooon! Definitely starting to wrap things up, I can say that much.

So CutmanMike has basically been handling Q&A for me, so I'm gonna be leaving all that to him and get right one to some more screenshots!

First on our list is the last Megaman 7 map to be remade...

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MM7CLO has got a full revamp!

What makes this map different from the rest is that along with well, the new layout, a whole bunch of new textures were added as well. Mostly because when we looked at it, 7FC really did not use most of Cloud Man's textures for one reason or another, SO GOSH DANG WE BROUGHT EM' BACK!



So it's actually a little important to talk about the map's layout in a bit more detail than usual. Unlike the current iteration of MM7CLO, a lot of this map takes place indoors rather than out. In fact, the entire center line of the map is indoors, with only the map's side borders being fully outside. As you might be able to tell from the pic above, the map also rises the farther north you go. Sort of like a three layered cake, except we didn't actually stack the cake but put the layers close to one another.

But those outdoor gaps sure look inconvenient and absolutely impossible to cross without a utility like Rush Jet or Item 2 or-



Oh, no, no, no. Nobody likes you! Stupid rain that just gets in the way and accomplishes absolutely nothing, why is this nonesense still on the map?
well i'm glad i asked.

The rain gimmick is still on the map, but it's a tad different now. Besides the fact that shifting the weather requires the actor to take a set amount of damage (although electric and ice weapons do ohko it), there's a bit more to it.



You see, while this might sound absolutely horrifying when I say it, the rain has been made stronger.
kiiinda.
As in now, when you jump, the rain pushes you a lot. However, it pushes you downwards, so instead of just getting in your way and forcing you to slow down, it allows you to make the outside jumps from one layer to another, effectively providing a speedy shortcut from one end of the map to the other.



Of course, while there might be some drizzle on the inside, only the outside borders are actually affected by this rain, meaning most of the map can carry on regardless of the weather outside!

That was quite a lot for that map, mechanics and all, so let's move on to the last map I promised all of you, MM9DW3!

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Last time I talked a little about size dynamics, and this one fit in with the other Wily maps rather well. 9DW1 is a rather average size map, 9DW2 is pretty small, and 9DW3 is the largest of the three, though not just because there are a lot of rooms.
I'm sure you noticed the little gravity well in that image and it works just as you would think! Step into the area and you will be propelled upwards! Keep in mind that these also affect your projectiles, leading to a lot of interesting firefights!



With the gravity wells in the map, there's more emphasis on vertical space in this map as well. One path can take you to some upper platforms while there is still a whole other lower path right below!



The only downside is that it makes getting good angles a little more difficult.



Hmm, what could possibly be going on down there?

Would you look at that? That seems to be all there is for this last text update!
You might be expecting some super cool last photoshoot, but to be honest, I have nothing. Mostly because hey, development is (finally) starting to wrap up, and once we have that trailer, well it'd just overshadow whatever picture I'd have to show you.

It's been fun everyone, but I think I speak for everyone when I say we are glad to finally be getting this out the door. We just want to take a moment to thank all of you for sticking with us for this entire development cycle and to thank all of you for your continued support of MM8BDM. This game wouldn't be anywhere without all of you guys!

Before I head off, I'll be leaving one more picture, nothing super big and game changing, just a little something pertaining to the single player campaign.

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It's baaaacccckkkk.
And better than ever.

Until next time!
Which won't be me!

[Superjustinbros]

OH MY BLOODY HECK YES

[Russel]

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i'm gonna miss doggo