The 3rd Beta has been released, check your emails…

NOTE: The Beta Build V1 or V2 will no longer connect to the Leaderboard this is to prevent bad data being submitted from the old builds.

Please copy your profile data across if you wish to retain your progress.

-Added: Improved Notification Texture
-Added: Bronze, Silver, Gold Achievement badges
-Added: Achievments now award bonus Money and XP
-Added: General UI Reskin
-Added: Grid lines to Leaderboard listing
-Added: 5:4 and 4:3 Aspect Ratio to Build Settings
-Added: Additonal Terrain Detailing
-Added: Rebalanced Mission Rewards for Lost Cargo Missions for each Map
-Added: 12000 weight to L.O.P.T.W chart for hard map Lost Cargo Missions

-Fixed: TimeTrials not loading best times
-Fixed: TimeTrial Input state lock after completing a time trial
-Fixed: TimeTrial Rank not appearing on Leaderboard
-Fixed: TimeTrial Leaderboards getting wrong data
-Fixed: Unstable yaw rate display when touched down
-Fixed: Cargo Cockpit Button State issues when Recovering Lost cargo
-Fixed: Cargo Recovery Button Display on Missions and Cargo Page of MC
-Fixed: Cargo not animating into Lunar Module when recovering
-Fixed: Actions Items not loading when loading new map
-Fixed: Achievements being checked before Achievement data was loaded
-Fixed: Music Volume not being loaded correctly when loading another map
-Fixed: Missions or Trials not displaying on load of another map
-Fixed: Space Ambient sound not playing after intro
-Fixed: Text alignment in Systems page
-Fixed: Bug in duplicate profile creation check
-Fixed: Spent on Items stat being assigned to upgrades instead of items

I have added a proper phpBB based Forum now. This has allot more functionality and is in general allot nicer.

Unfortunately it does mean that all the existing posts as well as user accounts will have to recreated as the data was not able to be migrated.

Please take the opportunity to re register if you were an existing user or register anyway if you are visiting the site.

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[UPDATE 2] A new build is currently uploading and you should receive another email soon with a new build to download, I fixed a few additional issues as well.

Issues Fixed:

• Crash when loading another Map
• Lost Cargo Not Recovering after failing a Lost Cargo Mission
• Achievement Scores not displaying correctly
• Velocity Vector misaligned in OHD when in Fullscreen HUD view
• Recover Button still showing during Lost Cargo recovery
• OHD Progress bars being hidden by MC states
• Acquire Progress bar not hiding properly

[UPDATE] I am aware of some critical bugs particularly the Map loader not working correctly, I am fixing these issues and will send out an updated build within 24hrs.

The Beta Build is now available and I have sent out emails to everyone that has made a donation. If you haven’t received the email let me know.

The Beta represents close to the final version of the game although there will be some improvements in the final version. This is the largest update released yet and will give you hours and hours of flying fun!

Here’s a list of what’s new in the Beta:

• New Easy Map ‘Crater’
• Upgrade System
• Action Items
• Lost Cargo Missions
• New Profile System (Multiple Pilot Saves)
• Leaderboard Improvements
• Access to the Mission Computer in Fullscreen
• More Achievements
• New Destruction Effects
• Lots of Bug Fixes
• Lots of Polish

LUNAR FLIGHT BETA TRAILER

Firstly, let me apologise for the current released v0995 build not working as it can no longer connect to the Leaderboard. The system has gone through some changes which improves functionality and performance but it does mean older clients can no longer connect to it which prevents you from playing.

My remaining task list is down to the last few items that I want to get done before I release the Beta, I estimate December 27/28th will be the day it will be sent out for everyone to try.

Again thankyou for your patience especially those people who have made donations and have yet been unable to try the game.

[UPDATE]

I’ve been working pretty hard to meet the original dates above but I am only human and it looks like it will slip by one more day to the 29th… sorry.

The good news is that this build is looking really great and I’m really proud of all the new features and polish that has gone into it and can’t wait it get it out to everyone!

Your patience will be rewarded… 🙂

Got some great exposure on RPS today, thanks Adam!

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/12/15/thrust-for-life-lunar-flight/

After 114 donations the cost of the Unity Pro License has been paid for! 🙂

Thanks again everyone!

Kotaku Australia has an article up on Lunar Flight today:

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/12/show-and-tell-lunar-flight/

The Beta build is still on track to be released before Xmas…

I put together another video featuring the Beta content this afternoon. This one is shorter and better edited and shows more of the games functionality. Enjoy!

I’ve updated all the screenshots with shots from the the Beta version enjoy!

[Show as slideshow]

2/3rds of the way to the target of $1500 to pay off the Unity Pro License! 🙂

A very big thankyou once again to everyone that has made a donation!

Here is a breakdown of how much people have been willing to put forward.

• $100…. 1
• $50….. 5
• $30….. 2
• $25….. 3
• $22….. 1
• $20….. 13
• $19….. 1
• $15….. 10
• $12……1
• $11….. 1
• $10….. 47
• $9…… 1
• $8…… 3
• $7.50… 2
• $7…… 6
• $6.50… 1
• $6…… 28
• $5.50… 2
• $5…… 22

Donations:

Media Attention:

SimHQ probably the largest dedicated website for all things simulation oriented featured and excellent Preview of Lunar Flight. The article generated allot of interest in Lunar Flight for which I am very grateful.

Update on the Beta Release:

• New Easy Map (Practice Crater)
• Upgrades
• Action Items
• Lost Cargo Missions
• New Profile System (Multiple Pilot Saves)
• Leaderboard Improvements
• Access to the Mission Computer in Fullscreen
• Additional Achievements
• Bug Fixes
• Polish

Note: The Leaderboards will be wiped clean for the Beta Release, older builds will no longer be able to connect to the Leaderboard.

Thank you for your Support!