So just because it's been a while since the last update now, I thought I'd go ahead and tease the next one.
The next update is going to contain more of the same from the last update - more melee weapons, more guns, and a new map - but it's also going to contain a lot of new stuff, with brand-new functionality never before seen in a BaS mod. You are going to be able to use multiple iconic aid items from Fallout, each with true-to-source, totally unique functionality and method of use. I can't spoil much, but members of the Discord will likely already know that Nuka-Cola is tested and working!
As far as weapons go, we're stoked to introduce the first round of weapons from Fallout 4. Mostly melee weapons in this category, but there are going to be a couple guns as well. We aren't going to add FO4 versions of duplicate weapons unless they will feel substantially different. Right now, according to plan, almost all of the Fallout 4 weapons that will be added to the mod will be in this update. Unarmed fans can also rejoice, as they're going to have lots of new toys to use!
We're also very excited to add the very first true-to-source canon location map to the game! It's an interior, it's from New Vegas, and it is almost EXACTLY as it appeared in the game. This map is, by far, the highest quality map in the pack.
Another thing we've done - all of the textures in the entire mod have been converted to .png files and crunch compressed to save some space without sacrificing quality. I'm not sure what the file size of the next update is going to be once all of the new content is finished, but I know for certain that the mod will be as efficient as we can make it without sacrificing noticeable quality in-game. Also, some people have reported bugs, and we've been working to fix those bugs, plus some that nobody reported.
There are a lot of new features planned for this update! In between updates, we branched out into other projects and learned a lot and we've been applying that knowledge to the Fallout Pack the entire time. I've been seeing videos from a number of people of the Gun Update and it was really cool!
Here's a bit of trivia about the Desert City map: it's actually my first ever Blade and Sorcery map. It was cut from the first release and instead I added Shady Sands. When Hawkloon started working on guns, I felt they added so much to the mod that they needed a map to go along with them, but I had none ready, so I cleaned up my old one and we shoved it out. There's a lot that I don't like about it, but people seem to enjoy it anyway!
Thanks for your continued interest in this mod, and I hope you like the next update! We're trying to get it out the door as fast as possible!
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