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SWR Productions Forum _ News Forum _ ShockWave 0.96 June update
Posted by: Stinger 7 Jun 2009, 1:39
Hello ShockWave fans,
The wait is almost over, and to ease the time in between we are taking the wraps off of two new model improvements you can expect to see in the forthcoming release. So without further ado we present to you the new F-22 Raptor which will be replacing the EA model used by the base USA faction, Laser and Superweapon Generals. 
The new Raptor model boasts many refinements that bring it closer to its real life counterpart, such as a larger cockpit area and undulating sections of the body. Statswise we have decreased the build time on the Raptor to address redundancy and make it a more viable option in online games so we expect you will be seeing a lot more of them in the future.
Next up we have the new Nuke Cannon model, exclusive to General Tao. 
This new model packs a much larger variant of the original cannon and features several nuances in the cabin area and rear sections. Most notable is that the General's version uses two extra supporting weights to hold the vehicle in place before it fires. The additional weights further reduce shake and ensure the Nuke Cannon can deliver its payload with even deadlier accuracy, and an even larger blast.
We think this quote is apt.
So that's it for this update, folks - we hope you liked it. We can assure the wait for 0.96 will be worth it so stay tuned as we have more news and updates for you right around the corner.
Stinger, out.
Posted by: Lord Atlantis 7 Jun 2009, 2:11
You know, if you are giving this much love to EVERY model in the game, I can't wait to see what you have done for the whole game. 
Posted by: Admiral FCS 7 Jun 2009, 2:13
Awesome as always, nicely done!
I'm especially fond of the Raptor, not too RL-ish while not too cartoony. Nice!
Posted by: MR.Kim 7 Jun 2009, 2:16
That's pretty awesome. 
Much better than original EA's models. 
Posted by: Rage of Kyuubi 7 Jun 2009, 2:22
I thought Shockwave was not about Realism?...
Sorry, I couldn't resist that.
Seriously though, Great job on them, especially that nuke XDDD
Can't wait for realease.
Posted by: Lord Atlantis 7 Jun 2009, 2:28
It is about realism to a certain extent. Designing units that COULD be seen in real life they look that convincing.
Posted by: mbob61 7 Jun 2009, 3:09
That raptor is rather boring in my opinion.
With the nuke cannon, although the front isn't so attractive, overall the model is an improvement.
Posted by: DerKrieger 7 Jun 2009, 3:30
Nice! The F-22 model is a subtle, but very cool improvement. Same with the Nuke Cannon. I assume the King Raptor will receive a similar overhaul soon (prob. same model, diff. skin)?
Posted by: Beef 7 Jun 2009, 3:39
I seem to have seen those before
I know the awesomeness of the Nuke Cannon first hand though. Be warned.
Posted by: Thorazine 7 Jun 2009, 3:47
Yay, *generic comments*.
Posted by: SgtRho 7 Jun 2009, 3:51
Looks good. But, lol @ the mirrored text on the tail of the Raptor
Posted by: Chyros 7 Jun 2009, 4:12
. Both models look great, though 
.Posted by: WNxMastrefubu 7 Jun 2009, 4:23
amazing detail gr8 job!
Posted by: CommanderJB 7 Jun 2009, 6:29
The F-22 is a definite increase in the looks of the original model, but the mirrored text seriously detracts from its quality IMO. It's the Nuke Cannon that really makes this update; it is now a threatening monster and woe betide you if you get in its way!
Posted by: Alias 7 Jun 2009, 7:02
Very nice enhancements, Hunter.
As the raptor is an aircraft, it's usually going to be moving too fast for you to care about the mirrored text anyway. I'm sure if you never saw the render you wouldn't notice it at all ingame.
Posted by: Ascendancy 7 Jun 2009, 7:44
I've been waiting for the new Tao-specific Nuke Cannon for quite some time. It looks very awesome. As for the Raptor, I don't really use it a lot (because I'm normally Ironside, and even then aircraft aren't a viable choice for him, unless absolutely necessary -- Black Widows can be quite useful, though), but the update also looks good.
Posted by: CommanderJB 7 Jun 2009, 7:54
As the raptor is an aircraft, it's usually going to be moving too fast for you to care about the mirrored text anyway. I'm sure if you never saw the render you wouldn't notice it at all ingame.
Posted by: Papaya Master Rai 7 Jun 2009, 8:46
Those are all great works, I like the remodelling very much.
Posted by: Erik 7 Jun 2009, 11:52
Nice work on the raptor, i always found EAs one boring. The advanced nuke cannon is pretty cool also.
Posted by: Ektufall 7 Jun 2009, 12:47
Nice to see that Tao's Nuke is rolling out at last !
Posted by: katmoda12 7 Jun 2009, 13:17
I'd like to ask about the nuke cannon (as you may know from FS forum, my favourite unit in shw).
What does it means in term of gameplay more accurate?The nuke cannon has never been accurate for its AoE, i fail to understand.
the added weight does also mean that will deploy in less time?
Or does it mean that will stop to deploy and undeploy in guard mode?
Impressive update anyway.
Thank you for giving us so much sweetness 
Posted by: Dutchygamer 7 Jun 2009, 13:44
I would swear I've seen that Nuke Cannon before 
Posted by: Crazykenny 7 Jun 2009, 15:18
Looking good Nice remodels.
Posted by: Shock 7 Jun 2009, 16:28
This will give a whole new fearsome dimension to Tao's nuke cannon spam in the hard challenge, really
I like the raptor too, nice and sleek, looks like an improvement on every scale.
Posted by: Nidmeister 7 Jun 2009, 16:57
Yeah I thought it looked pretty familiar
Posted by: Mcbob 7 Jun 2009, 18:08
The nuke cannon appears to resemble the old concept art EA did for the nuke cannon.
If I could only find it. I indeed had 6 deploy pylons.
Posted by: Stinger 7 Jun 2009, 18:23
You know your Generals history.
Tao's new Nuke Cannon is in fact based off of that concept.
Posted by: Zeke 7 Jun 2009, 19:11
another day another ZOMG shockwave update
nice stuff
Posted by: Destiny 7 Jun 2009, 19:28
Now why is the tail number mirrored?
(And again...my first post in the new forum...in Shockwave. Did that in Fallout, too.)
Posted by: Chicken 7 Jun 2009, 20:34
Wow, I thought for sure the mod was dead.
And then this happens. Yay.
Posted by: Stinger 7 Jun 2009, 20:50
It was never dead or even dying for that matter. Mod development isn't always something we can show you in a new media render. Take for instance that during the course of this development time we now have working AI for Leang, Deathstrike and Ironside in the upcoming version.
Posted by: Dutchygamer 7 Jun 2009, 21:54
Working AI? WOHOO!
Posted by: DerKrieger 7 Jun 2009, 22:14
AI for the new generals?
Posted by: Lord Atlantis 7 Jun 2009, 22:19
That is music to my ears Stinger. I am really excited and glad to hear that there is a working AI for the new generals.
Posted by: Chyros 7 Jun 2009, 22:29
.Posted by: Lord Atlantis 7 Jun 2009, 23:02
Have the other 12 AI's been refined to match the high standards that JJ has set for the new Generals?
Posted by: Stinger 7 Jun 2009, 23:10
Yes, but let's not talk about that here.
Posted by: Razven 7 Jun 2009, 23:26
I am looking forward to the new release.
Posted by: Nix 7 Jun 2009, 23:39
Just a few more months until .96 is out, I can't wait!
Posted by: Lord Atlantis 7 Jun 2009, 23:54
Looks like Compstomps will actually be fun again!
I am really excited for the upcoming release! Keep the updates coming!
Posted by: SgtRho 8 Jun 2009, 1:31
So, the AI now actually rebuilds? =o
Posted by: Comr4de 8 Jun 2009, 2:13
It should
Posted by: Chicken 8 Jun 2009, 2:18
For the past couple of months I have been switching back and forth between ShockWave and ROTR. I even bought a legit copy of C&C Generals so I could play it offline. Can't wait for the new release.
Posted by: Beef 8 Jun 2009, 5:32
It sure whooped my ass
Posted by: Anubis 8 Jun 2009, 20:05
The raptor could use a few more details on the skin. The cockpit would also look alot better if it was less dark and with some reflective effect. The nuke cannon ... i was expecting something heavyer, not just another set of legs. But they bouth look alot better then the current version. I'm really glad to hear that there is an AI for the 3 new generals.
Btw will the new raptor be integrated in rotr as well, or will that one be replaced with something ... different ?
Posted by: Stinger 8 Jun 2009, 20:13
That's off topic and against our policy of releasing information outside of media updates. You'll just have to wait and see.
Posted by: ΓΛPΤΘΓ 8 Jun 2009, 21:16
Awesome, I just got UPDATS!
Posted by: cryptkeeper 9 Jun 2009, 1:22
woot finally tao's nuke cannon
you know i could so see that as otimus prime xD
Posted by: Rorschach 10 Jun 2009, 9:31
Congrats on showing the world you are still at work. To be honest, the update is a bit unimpressive compared with some we've seen in the past, but that's a non-issue. I am glad to see that the presumed hiatus is over.
-Rorschach
Posted by: Rymosrac 14 Jun 2009, 5:00
I'm impressed. Didn't we used to have a hardcoded limit of 12 AI's? How'd you get around that?
Posted by: The_Hunter 14 Jun 2009, 9:20
Hax.
Also bitch slapping sage helps.
Posted by: Zhao 14 Jun 2009, 19:44
Isnt that breaking some kinda contract we all accepted when we installed ZH 
I can swear it is >_>
Posted by: Edsato82 14 Jun 2009, 19:56
the nuke cannon is amazing, much better than the old
Posted by: Chyros 15 Jun 2009, 0:27
I can swear it is >_>
In other words, OMG H4X B4N PL0X KTHXB4I but legal
.Posted by: Pickysaurus 15 Jun 2009, 0:46
In other words, OMG H4X B4N PL0X KTHXB4I but legal
.What does IIRC even mean?
Posted by: The_Hunter 15 Jun 2009, 0:59
If I Remember Correctly = IIRC
Posted by: Pickysaurus 15 Jun 2009, 1:09
Thanks Hunter.
People talking in code like that really put me off the community side of Fallout Studios.
Posted by: Beef 15 Jun 2009, 2:13
People talking in code like that really put me off the community side of Fallout Studios.
urbandictionary helps alot with this problem...
Posted by: Raven 15 Jun 2009, 10:42
wow 0.96 and ROTR 1.5...im going crazyyyyyyyy
Posted by: Ðåñž Q 15 Jun 2009, 18:44
My words Raven (:
Maybe I will force my friends to play ShW again, like I did when version 0.93 came.
Grand glory to the developers.
Posted by: C.o.m.m.a.n.d.e.r 16 Jun 2009, 4:55
im feeling the same way
. keep it up guys
Posted by: Raven 16 Jun 2009, 18:00
Maybe I will force my friends to play ShW again, like I did when version 0.93 came.
Grand glory to the developers.
LOL.......damn the only thing i anticipate as much as these releases is the Modern Warfare 2.....i wnt make it that long..its killing meee
Posted by: gloryforixseal 17 Jun 2009, 3:24
Most sources confirm that Shockwave is indeed bugged to deliver about, roughly, perhaps, almost half the listed duration. Has anyone gone further than this guessed at value and actually got some real numbers?
Posted by: Stinger 17 Jun 2009, 3:32
Welcome to the forums. We work off SWR Time, which is like Valve Time.
Posted by: Pickysaurus 17 Jun 2009, 16:51
Or Hammer time? :3
Seriously though, great update
Posted by: Kirasama 18 Jun 2009, 0:42
Valve time? i dont compute
we get updates while ep3 we only have one info "they are working on it" since more than a year
Posted by: Shock 18 Jun 2009, 1:35
well of course it's not exactly Valve time. Although I don't like how they delay HL2 episode 3 as well either.
Posted by: C.o.m.m.a.n.d.e.r 18 Jun 2009, 11:58
im guessing the release of the AI for the new gens is still set to SHW 1.0?
Posted by: Chyros 18 Jun 2009, 12:09
.Posted by: Pickysaurus 18 Jun 2009, 15:45
.Great news!
Posted by: C.o.m.m.a.n.d.e.r 18 Jun 2009, 18:46
oooo finally now i can leave the comps i choose to random keep it up guys ive always wanted to wrestle with gen ironside i hate fighting tank gen or infantry gen(specially infantry gen) cause they mass wayyy to much and my dads comp cant keep up when all we want is a nice little game then sometimes we end up fighting each other just cause its faster than fighting a comp anyways
Posted by: Pickysaurus 29 Jun 2009, 16:04
Hmmmm...
Posted by: Pal 29 Jun 2009, 16:16
nice model
Posted by: Prophet of the Pimps 29 Jun 2009, 16:18
Just be glad guys that we are working on SWR time and not Duke Nukem Forever Time
Posted by: JJ 30 Jun 2009, 13:33
Indeed, it is based on that concept. It is long overdue actually, being planned quite long ago.
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