Supporter newsletter 6

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This is a copy of Eternal and Diamond Supporter Newsletter #6, published by Grinding Gear Games.

Hello Diamond Supporters!

0.10.4B was released last week, including 3 diamond unique items:


 * Bronn’s Lithe (Zinger86)
 * Carcass Jack (Carkasjak)
 * Rise of the Phoenix (Jarchan)

as well as the GGG unique Rainbowstride.

This set of four was focussed on endgame utility, and I look forward to seeing how they will be used in various builds.

Today Jonathan and Chris have returned from GDC. They spent their time at GDC in various meetings and parties. Chris will be doing a write up about their GDC experiences soon.

This week also sees the end of the one week race, which is always interesting (and the data generated is especially useful). We are also coming into the final week of Season One of race events. We have learned a lot from this first season. We want to improve things a lot, and a add a lot, for Season Two.

0.10.5

This patch will be out later this week, including the three new supports.

As well as the supports, there will be another batch of unique items, including at least two Diamond Supporter items. Unique items from Sleekray and QixunZ26 will be in. For the third Diamond Unique we are hoping to get one of the two delayed maps in.

The issues they have are tied to what makes them special, we are very keen to get the issues resolved and let you see these maps!

Insider Info

This week’s insider info is directly related to unique items. As you know, currently in the game when you have a unique item it has a 2d icon, however the 3d artwork on the character and the ground is that of the basetype.

Adding 3D artwork for unique items is underway, but is a huge task. As well as the items being rendered in high definition 3d, low resolution versions need to be created and rigged to all characters.

Here is an image of some of the 3d artwork: http://i.imgur.com/q8ERsdI.jpg

From left to right: Prism Guardian, Carcass Jack and Rise of the Phoenix