July Update
![/posts/20200731-july-update/ruins_1024x384.png /posts/20200731-july-update/ruins_1024x384.png](/posts/20200731-july-update/ruins_1024x384.png)
Contents
Following changes went online in July:
Gameplay and Visuals
Weapon damage, explosion, and blast radiuses were tweaked.
Golf Club
A new weapon was added into the game: the Golf Club.
It is a melee weapon that allows for long throws as well as precise strength control.
![/posts/20200731-july-update/golf_club.gif](/posts/20200731-july-update/golf_club.gif)
Eye Animation
Frogs will track the closest danger with their eyes such as a projectile or a pet.
![/posts/20200731-july-update/eye_animation.gif](/posts/20200731-july-update/eye_animation.gif)
Maps
Two new maps were added:
- Ruins by Kesha Astafyev:
![/posts/20200731-july-update/map_ruins_1280x720.png](/posts/20200731-july-update/map_ruins_1280x720.png)
- Dinosaurs by Maxim Kovalenko
Multiplayer
Observation
It is now possible to join and watch a game after it was launched. This is achieved by replaying series of deterministic inputs.
Lobby
A lot of work this month went into the lobby:
- There is a chat and a user list with country flags,
- The list of online matches now shows details such as map preview, game mode, and joined users.
Map Previews
When selecting a map one can see its preview:
![/posts/20200731-july-update/map_previews.png](/posts/20200731-july-update/map_previews.png)
Localization
The game is now localized in three languages: English, Russian, and Spanish.
![/posts/20200731-july-update/localization.gif](/posts/20200731-july-update/localization.gif)
Bugfixes
- Game not connecting when being launched in the background tab;
- Jerky water motion;
- Boxing gloves not being reset at the end of the turn;
- Retreat time ending right after Hare detonation;
- Network buffering causing accelerated playback of the second turn on the same client;
- Disabled browser context menu often opening by accident;
- Hare getting stuck and doing annoying sounds;
- Added hare outline so it is better visible on a light background.