RoVerse Development Newsletter #49

Hello everyone! Welcome to the forty-ninth issue of the RoVerse Development Newsletter, where we keep you updated on the progress we've made over the past week!

Our dev team has really expanded, with some new scripters taking on the framework system, as well as the sql backend that supports everything that roblox servers can't, some awesome particle effects, from engine trails to explosions, some new minerals, and outpost interiors.
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We've got some stunning new work from Vedrakkerous, who has taken to improving the dogfight Alpha ship' aesthetics - now with improved engine trails and wingtip effects. The elongated trail in particular will help with tracking enemies that like to spin in circles, and together, they make the game that much prettier.

He has also been hard at work on the engine variant effects, with several different types in the prototyping stage. Each engine type will use a different type of fuel, with advantages and disadvantages to each, some with better speed, some with a more renewable energy source, that will need to be chosen wisely when outfitting a ship.

As well as starting work on the various ship explosion effects, from the smallest fighters, to the largest capital ships.

IRavenActual has returned to work on the pirate outpost interiors, with some neat progress on the hallways connectors: 

WhoToTrus has been at work on the Corporate Outpost Hub Interior, with some quite stunning views: 

IdyllicDestroyer has completed two new mineral ores, rounding out the set - next will be the complex elements, and other pure metals.​

Argentite (Silver) and Wolframite(Tungsten):

Robusttitan has been working on some ruins, as well as starting work on cargo modules, a larger storage solution than player inventories:

NoCollider's Star System Generation got a little polish to the generation of Asteroid belts:

Edit: Galbotrix has returned from his sabbatical, and is back to work on the Industrial interiors, with some layout mockups in the works.

Now that summer is here, the project is moving along at quite a quick rate - look forward to more exciting work, updates to the Dogfight Alpha, and new feature updates in the coming months!

Each week we compile a Q&A section here whenever there are any new questions posted on the RoVerse Community group wall or in the Community Discord Server. Be sure to join if you have any questions about RoVerse:

ROBLOX Group: https://www.roblox.com/My/Groups.aspx?gid=2948290
Discord server: https://discord.gg/npxBGwJ

Q1: How big are we supposed to be building our clan ships?

A1: This question was asked in relation to the building going on in one of our twitch streams this week - it is ok to build your ships at whatever scale you please, whatever works for you to add details to make the different classes unique. Let us worry about scale after submission - we'll take care of scaling assets to the variety of sizes we'll need in-game.

Q2: Will you have an auto regeneration healing or will you have to go to a medical bay to get stims or health packs to regain your health back?

A2: I would say that you can look forward to a slight health regen, but the ability to create and store health-regenerating equipment in your inventory, with a limited number of uses.

Q3: Is there going to be a way to create a group without using the roblox group system?

A3: You will be able to create a subfaction in RoVerse, but it won't have the flexibility and features that proper Factions will have access to. We considered separating entirely from the roblox group system, but in the end, that would mean quite a bit of excess work, less security, and a whole host of other problems, like having to be in-game to join a group.

Q4: Will there be the ability to create an in-game radio station?

A4: This is one of those features that would be amazing to support, but is limited by the platform. With the time limits on sound uploads, limited datastore access, and overall low-quality content to choose from, you would be better off listening to your own 'epic space battle music' channel or sharing it through a discord channel, than as an in-game radio station.

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You can support us by joining our Community Group or Discord server! So far, the community has been absolutely amazing, supportive, and very friendly. We are very appreciative of all the support you guys show us!

If you want to catch any of our developers streaming, you can always follow our official Twitch channel here!

Remember, we are always looking for new, talented builders, scripters and artists! If you’d like to help us you can always get in touch with us through RoVerse_Official on the ROBLOX website! Don’t worry, we don’t bite!