Developer Update: Moddio Game Engine 2.3.0 – 2.3.5 Release

We’re excited to share the new engine versions for our creators! This will include all the 2.3 engine version changes. We recommend you use the latest version of the engine in order to get the most up-to-date features and bug fixes. More details below:

What’s New in 2.3.0:

Editor

• Added support for runScriptLocally
• Action navigator added

Engine

• Added 3D rotation settings
• Player save data fixes
• Made HUD position correct for model
• Added fog settings for 3D
• Added map preview camera position
• [Bug fix] fireRate should apply to consumables
• [Bug fix] Camera controls were not functioning properly in Editor mode
• [Bug fix] Weapon rotation bug
• [Bug fix] Made fix for Set opacity for item

Scripts

• Added Entity script on client and made a fix for “Run script on client”
• Added localPlayer function (thanks to 420kyle69)

UI

• Updated the Editor UI to now allow editing Left Side Menu and add content to the loading screen
• Improved nameplate positioning

What’s New in 2.3.1:

Editor

• [Bug fix] Empty area in scripts tree now opens context menu

Engine

• Made improvements for loading games
• [Bug fix] Weapon anchors were not working as intended
• [Bug fix] Made a fix for sensors for regions

UI

• Improved nameplate positioning
• [Bug fix] Fixed ordering in a couple places in the Editor

What’s New in 2.3.2:

Engine

• Added buffer/queue to ability castDuration
• Improved hidden entity detection
• [Bug fix] Sensors should not be created for non-AI entities

UI

• [Bug fix] Mobile controls were not loading on iPad

What’s New in 2.3.3:

Engine

• Improved particle actions within the editor
• Further improvements to hidden entity detection
• Made it so camera offset is applied relatively
• Added a condition where projectile uses owner rotation if there is none body on item
• [Bug fix] Empty name was causing crashes

What’s New in 2.3.4:

Editor

• Added basic lighting to 3D and to the editor
• Added new particle actions to scripts
• Made a patch for abilities
• Render tiles at correct sizes when not using 64 x 64 pixels
• [Bug fix] Updated the dialogue context menu and fixed crash

Engine

• Allow not streamed units to move on client-side

What’s New in 2.3.5:

Editor

• Made the variable/attribute “Can be updated by Map” default to True for World games

Engine

• Added forceToCreateSensor and fixed the incorrect position of entities which was created by initEntities
• Show/hide the environment when players enter/leave the Play tab
• Made unit’s StreamMode=2 movement (client-authoritative movement) more smooth from other players’ perspective
• Set item offset when flipping
• [Bug fix] Made a fix for a bug that prevented chat messages from being sent out
• [Bug fix] Fixed an issue that prevented streamMode=2 units from moving when client-side physics was disabled
• [Bug fix] Item anchor/offset was not working correctly
• [Bug fix] System messages are no longer considered as spam
• [Bug fix] Made a fix for ghost bodies when Destroy and Scale are being called
• [Bug fix] Spawn sensors automatically

Getting Started with 2.3:

If you haven’t already, go try the new version in your own games! Go to moddio-link-001.admin-1ea.workers.dev and select the game you’d like to change engine versions. Click on Editor > Game Settings >Engine tab. You will see a field labeled “Engine Version” and you can change this to “2.3.5” to try out the newest features listed above..

Your Feedback Matters:

We value your input and feedback so that we can continue to improve our engine. Go try out the new engine version and share your thoughts on our Forums. Please report any bugs and include the engine version you’re using.

Thanks for all your support!