Silas Beta Released!

I have released the beta today to everyone who pre-ordered!

We played some matches online and had a great time. There were many bugs that were reported, and I am fixing them all. I plan for 2-3 months of straight beta testing before releasing the final game.

So pre-order the game today to get instant access to the beta! It has 4 levels, with both single and online gameplay. And I'll see you online.

Pre-Order the game here:

www.kartsilas.com

BTW - Check out the Official Silas Forums here, where you can communicate with me at anytime.

www.exaltstudios.com/forums

- Will

Ahhhh how I love thee Elder Scrolls.

I've always been a huge fan of Bethesda and the work they do. I remember very foundly playing hundreds of hours in their Elder Scroll's rpg series. That is why the biggest game I am looking forward to this year(aside from Silas of courese) is Skyrim. They have done an absolutely brilliant job on the art judging from their new teaser released today. Thankfully Silas will be fully done before this beast is released. Ohhhh... I can't wait. ;)

In other news, Silas's beta demo should be releasing tomorrow if all goes right to those who pre-ordered. I will be sure to make a post when it drops.

Grassy Knoll

Grassy Knoll is a platform base CTF level. It is a smaller map, and is designed to keep all the action concentrated in a valley. In order to steal your opponents flag, you must first ramp onto their base. Matches move along very fast in this lush landscape.

The idea for the two platforms actually came from a friend of mine. As the earlier version of this level was two bases, but he felt that was done too many times. So I took the time to change it, and it worked out great. There is also some high ground areas that I put into it that can only be reached from the air.

The Guns Have Arrived!

The Final Weapons:

Forged deep within the mechanical kingdom itself, these weapons are provided for one reason only: to kill. There are 18 weapons in all, and endless strategies await. Each weapon is in a different class and has two functions. This makes it feel like there are over 30 weapons.

























I believe this is the final batch of weapons the game will be launching with. I hope that through time I can add a few more really cool weapon ideas I have. This would be post launch and included in future free updates. If you guys have any ideas on weapons or input on how to make these better, let me know. :)

Check out the new CTF Level!

I finished making all the levels now. There are 20 in the game, here is some shots from one of them.

Fire Dunes is a wide open CTF arena. It is very good for attacking your opponents in the air and by ground. Each base is fortified with many walls, but there is many ways to get in. Be sure to watch your back from every angle in this desert level.

 

 You may have also noticed the new sky. All the levels in Silas have had their skies re-done so it looks much better. As well, all the lighting has been revamped. Another a side note of interest - Fire Dunes is the brightest level in Silas. It's good to let the sun shine now and then. :)

Wheaty Plains Screenshot

This countryside race track allows for easy travel. But beware of the monster that lives in the cave, dynamite wheat, and the evil windmill blades.

I finished making all the levels now. There are 20 in the game, here is a single shot from one of them.  It's called Wheaty Plains and can be found in the Leafy Cup class. An easy level for beginners.

Done All The Levels....wheeew

After 2 months of hard work I have finished polishing all the levels in the game to their final state. Next up is to finish the leaderboards and online ranking system. Look for more media in the next week or two showing off some of the new levels! :|)