https://www.reddit.com/r/ChivalryGame/comments/4oyg4e/warmod_alpha_07_release_new_animations_new_parry/

Today I'm releasing the alpha test build of the latest version of Warmod. It entirely replaces Chivalry's parry system with an entirely new system that uses the weapon model to parry.

Features:

Entirely new parry mechanics. Players now use their weapon model to parry incoming attacks

5 directional parry animations for each weapon. Looking to the top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right and straight ahead while parrying will activate unique animations.

Please keep in mind that this is an extremely experimental alpha build! The parrying system is still subject to plenty of bugs, and I need plenty of feedback on the system's performance on dedicated servers. Right now you can expect plenty of phasing of hits and other similar issues, which will be ironed out over the coming weeks.

Expect updates shortly, including localization for Russian players, as well as bug fixes.

The latest Warmod version has been released!

Changelog

UI

* New UI indicators for War Banners. A little banner icon will appear on the right of the screen when you are receiving the buff, red for damage banner and blue for resistance banner.
*A new welcome screen on players' first spawn. Should introduce you to the mod's main features.

Archer

*Increased crossbow projectile gravity scale to 1. Makes crossbows shorter ranged.
* Increased Crossbow damage to 125, Heavy Crossbow damage to 150.
* Decreased all crossbow projectile velocities: Crossbow to 5000, Light Crossbow to 4700, Heavy Crossbow to 5500.
*Sped up Crossbow and Heavy Crossbow reload speeds slightly.
* Increased all crossbows' ammunition.
*Increased bow gravity scale to 0.5.
*Increased longbow damage to 95 (bodkin and broadhead).

Bugfixes

*Fixed javelin shield bash release occurring instantly. Should operate normally now.

Misc.

*Temporarily removed kite and tower shields from Knight loadout. Apparently they were a bit OP with the new idle shield.
*Temporarily removed flails from Knight loadout, pending rebalance/rework.

Steam Workshop Page: http://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=292007783

Servers:

US Server: 198.23.145.4:7777

Oceania Server: 27.50.71.10:7777

Enjoy!

As I continue work on v0.4 of Warmod, I thought I might give people some idea of what's in development.

First of all, I'm adding in new UI elements. In 0.4 there will be visual indicators for when you're being buffed by a War Banner, and these are already fully coded (just working on the art assets).

More UI elements are forthcoming, and will be tied into the Warmod-specific gamemode I'm working on (WarMode). I won't say much other than Warmode will involve using points to purchase functional helmets, weapons and armour.

In addition archers are getting a bit of an overhaul. Namely, crossbows are being completely re-worked to function a little bit more like their real-life counterparts. Crossbows will now fire fast but heavy and unstable bolts - meaning they travel quickly but drop out of the air fast. This makes crossbows very effective at close and medium range, but due to their less aerodynamic ammunition, become inferior to bows at long ranges.

In addition, crossbows have had a damage boost to make them more lethal against armoured targets.

Projectiles in general are getting a bit of a shake-up, and overall archers should find that their bows and crossbows are a bit more diverse, and a bit more powerful.

Changelog:

* Bug causing players to take vastly reduced damage when playing in FFA mode fixed.

* Resistance calculations from War Banners and the teammate proximity Momentum buff recoded to make them apply properly.


Enjoy your Warmod FFA!