Update 0.1.76 Heals, Base, & Grenades

Hey y'all! In this update, we've made significant strides in optimizing performance and enhancing gameplay. Our focus has shifted to a single map and a single mode: survival extraction, allowing us to concentrate our efforts and deliver a richer experience. Here are the key changes and improvements:

• Map and Gameplay Adjustments:
  • Reduced the game to one map: Old City, for focused development.
  • Disabled the tractor temporarily.
  • Added an escape point at the police car blockade.
• Performance Improvements:
  • Implemented dynamic culling for distant zombies.
  • Moved zombie path calculations to a separate thread for better performance.
• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Added spacing between zombies to avoid single-file chases.
  • Converted the tractor health bar into the player health bar.
  • Fixed the screen blood effect when the player gets hit.
  • Increased player durability by allowing one extra hit from zombies.
  • Added a small invincibility window after getting hit to prevent multiple hits.
  • Adjusted zombie initialization to resolve animation sticking issues.
  • Modified the starting area and civilian escape points.
  • Moved the base location back slightly.
• New Features:
  • Added medkit usage, heal with "H" key or RB button on gamepad.
  • Introduced grenade pickups.
  • Early base building prototype added: build another floor for $1,000.
  • Added gamepad vibrations for getting hit, shooting, and other interactions.
• Visual and Lighting Adjustments:
  • Adjusted lighting for a darker setting.
  • All guns now have active flashlights with bigger lights.
  • Added more streetlights for better visibility.
• Bug Fixes:
  • Resolved a bug where lost match time cash was also emptying the checking account.
  • Adjusted player_look joystick sensitivity and damping.
  • Fixed the bug where SMG and AR were swapped.
  • Corrected weapon base stats, addressing the slow AR fire rate.

Keep the feedback coming, and stay tuned for more improvements!