Legundo
KABOOM!
Hello all! Blowout just got it's first major update and I wanted to break down the new items, new mechanics, and new features in the game! Let's get started:
Let's Get Creepy... not like that though...
We've added a few new items to the loot pool! They are, as follows:
- Creeper Spawn Eggs
- Slime Blocks
- Auto-Ignite TNT
- Anvils
Why anvils you ask?
This is why:
Open Borders
Additionally, and probably most impactfully, Blowout's game-ending border has been changed from being particle based to using Display Entities, making it drastically more friendly for users on low-end hardware or mobile devices. We've already seem mobile players having a MUCH better time in the endgame with this new border, and will be looking into new ways to use this tech to make things better for our bedrock-y friends.
I'm Watching You
Spectating Blowout is Better than ever! When you die you'll now have two items in your inventory, your Spectator Menu and a Return to Hub item. I forgot to take a screenshot of this one but trust me, you can see it in game. When spectating, simply click on a user's head to teleport to their location and see what's going on after you meet your own untimely demise...
Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes of Blowout, the game is now recording all games and game placements in a backend database. While there's no user-facing way to explore this data (yet) we're working on building an API and web pages for you to view your Blowout statistics and more! As the API is worked on and we make our own apps for it (and make it accessible to you as well) we'll let you know!
Community Shoutouts
I just wanted to take some time to thank some friends of mine for posting videos about Blowout! It's definitely led to some new faces joining in on the explosive fun. Big shoutout to Knarfy for helping promote the game:
As always, if you make any content in Blowout, please let me know! I love to see what y'all make using the games we've made.
Subathon
We're about 2 weeks out from the start of the Legundo Subathon - where I'll be playing on the server and coding new features for the SMP and other aspects of the server LIVE! If you want to see all of that, make sure to tune in to my Twitch!
Coming Soon
We're hard at work at Season 6 of the server, including a new network hub, Extraction season, more features for Blowout and our NEW GAME coming soon!
... I promise we're being productive.
