Also Known As: banshee_revora (Steam) Joined: 15 Aug 2002 Location: Brazil
Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:35 pm Post subject:
The Second Tiberium War 2.9 has been released!
Subject description: Epic units for an epic release!
Are you picking this up? Good! Reinforcements have arrived from Ever_Valiant, leader of The Second Tiberium War, as The Second Tiberium War 2.9 has been recently published by their team. For those unfamiliar with it, The Second Tiberium War is a modification for Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun that improves upon the atmosphere and gameplay to strive for the maximum potential of the game. The changes from The Second Tiberium War 2.9 were announced with the following words:
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Update 2.9 - Clash of the Titans
Update 2.9 is here and brings with it many new improvements to gameplay, making for more exciting battles with the addition of the new EPIC class units!
2.9 Features:
Epic units now available for both factions
Hardcore AI is now available in multiplayer and skirmish options
Base defenses can now gain veteran status but with limited effects for balance reasons:
Veteran Rank 1 = Self Repair to 50% (slow)
Veteran Rank 2 = Increased Defense, slightly increased damage
Newest version of cnc-ddraw available with config.exe available in the game directory
Campaign difficulty slider removed due to it not being implemented (as of yet).
Sort games alphabetically icon fixed
Multiplayer default options changed
Epic units option available in multiplayer and skirmish menu
Tree Targeting option now available in multiplayer and skirmish options
Multiple Factory options now available in multiplayer and skirmish options
Hero Character skirmish option now works
All sensor arrays' distance increased slightly
Jumpjets deal 20% less damage vs structures
Vulcan Turret deals slightly more damage overall
Shipyards can no longer be used to base walk
Marines and Initiates now deal Armor piercing rounds when fully veteran
Marine's weapons improved
Triton when filly veteran has weapon trails
New Dropship model, credits go to Stingerr
Laser effects improved
Laser turret now fires a continuous beam at the target
Tiberium Spikes give proper cash amounts of 25 and 75
Construction yards now have unique colored lights to differentiate them from one another.
When a unit is affected by EMP, they slowly take damage.
Harvester's voice changed
Chain Link Fence added to the game and added to several existing locations
Campaign 5 added more detail
Hand of Nod lights improved
Refinery lights improved
Waterfalls now animate properly
Veinhole monster and Veins now work properly
*New Map* Dueling Islands II
*New Map* Casey's Canyon II
*New Map* Icy Shores
Epic class vehicles
Veteran Upgrades to base defenses
Base defenses may now be promoted to veteran once they defeat a certain cost of enemies. I was concerned about the possible balance issues caused by this, so their over-effectiveness will not be as great as when a unit becomes promoted. They receive a slight visual upgrade when promoted and can now self-repair, though at a slower rate than the manual repair structure.
Multiplayer / Skirmish
There have been some major changes to custom matches and fighting against AI with the addition of multiple factory bonus options, tree targeting, and a more balanced AI with the option of Hardcore Mode. The Harcore AI option, when selected, will test the player with a challenging AI that will attack you with greater force and speed than ever before, challenge at your own risk.
Other Features:
There are many other changes, such as new laser effects, rebalanced units, new skirmish maps, such as the remaking of the classic Casey's Canyon, and EMP effects, now damage targets that are affected. All these new changes will ensure an enjoyable experience for both new and veteran players!
Thank you for showing interest in this project, and I hope you enjoy the new features in this update. As always, I have many ideas for future updates! Now may the Clash of the Titans begin!
Also Known As: banshee_revora (Steam) Joined: 15 Aug 2002 Location: Brazil
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:18 pm Post subject:
2.91 has been released. However, the changes were not disclosed in detail. The best thing I could catch is this (from its Discord Channel):
Ever Valiant wrote:
After playing a few matches, I found the Epic units to be strong units, but not overpowering. I just uploaded a small update in which, after more testing, I gave both the Colossus and Cerberus a considerable boost to damage and hit points, making them terrifying on the battlefield. The colossus also got a rate of turn boost, the harvester voice is fixed!
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