v1.9.4 Beta

My main goal for this version was to make the download smaller. Mission accomplished! The size went from 3.27GB down to 2.57GB. I don't think I can squeeze any more out at this point. I don't want to sacrifice any asset quality in exchange for a smaller download.

This version has a new global lighting build out. More dynamic lights are included. I didn't notice it affect the framerate at all, so I'm keeping it for now. Also with the addition of new dynamic lights, I added a bunch of new visual effects for interior and exteriors. Some new models went in too. Just minor details really. See below for all the documented changes and improvements for version 1.9.4 beta!

Updates

• Cleaned out game bloat (Game is now 2.57GB to download)
• Fixed resolutions and textures not showing up in version 1.9.3
• Converted some .tga files to .png and resized some overly large textures
• Added knobby tires to 2 jeeps in building 1 
• Added new tires to arrest truck in building 1
• Adjusted the color of the sewage spread in treatment plant
• Added more foliage and props to the building entrances
• Added sandbag barriers, maxim guns, and small props to a few enemy checkpoints
• Added more foliage to jungle areas
• Added florescent tube lights above the garage doors in the tank hanger
• Swapped out the freight container model with a better one at first main gate
• Added burn barrels at enemy checkpoints
• Added new visual effects such as fog, mist, smoke, and steam in the interior areas
• New dynamic lighting
• Download link is now a direct download

The Next Plan

I have to address the framerate. Unfortunately this is going to get messy. There's a bottleneck in my code. So in order to fix it, a lot of code needs to be broken and re-written. Not looking forward to redoing things, but it's causing major problems the way it is. Just going to go through things one step at a time. It will get time consuming, so I'm not sure when I'll have the fix for this available. I will keep trying to upload updates when I can though.

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