Hey folks, just a quick update this time:

This release fixes many outstanding server crash and disconnect bugs. It also contains a bit of code cleanup and fixed some non-critical error messages from clogging up server logs.

If you're running Apocalypse on your server, please upgrade at your convenience - it'll make your server crash less. Upgrading is the same as installation - just copy the new build files over and overwrite the existing files.

The release is available to download at https://github.com/lucaspenney/ApocalypseMod - I'll be updating the Apocalypse website to reflect these changes.

Cheers,
Luke

Hey folks,

Today marks the release of Apocalypse Mod 0.1.5. The Apocalypse Mod L4D1 server project has been migrated to GitHub, and there will be some ongoing code refactoring and performance optimizing in the future. The project is not in active development, but I'll be performing ongoing maintenance to ensure there is always a working Apocalypse server available and fix any outstanding issues. If you encounter any reproducible server crashes/restarts/errors please create an issue on the GitHub project.

I've also created some detailed installation instructions in the readme, so server admins can install the mod with relative ease. It's as easy as downloading the build folder and following the instructions. If you're running Apocalypse Mod on your server, please let me know and I'll add it to a list on http://ApocalypseMod.com/.

Additionally, I've set up a server running stock Apocalypse Mod. As usual, you can force your lobby to connect to the server (if it's available) with "mm_dedicated_force_servers 75.155.213.210:27030" (enter in game console) or connect directly with "connect 75.155.213.210:27030". To the sane people who don't want to type in console commands, you can now click a link on the sidebar of the Apocalypse Mod website to load up the game (if not already open) and connect for you.

Handy Links:
GitHub: https://github.com/lucaspenney/ApocalypseMod
Website: http://apocalypsemod.com/

That's all for now folks. Apocalypse Mod is now over 4 years old, having first being publicly playable just before the release of Left 4 Dead 2. There are newer projects ahead, but we must never forget the old ones!

Cheers,
Luke

It’s been at least a year since we started saying that we should record some video footage of Apocalypse Mod in action, and all the ways that it would have been beneficial for the mod and it’s community.

Well, we’re a long time late, but here it is – video evidence of Apocalypse Mod!

http://apocalypsemod.com/news/apocalypse-gameplay-footage/ ----- Watch On YouTube

Hello everyone!

'Mercy' for L4D2 is coming along quite nicely, with a new set of defined gameplay changes I'm calling 'Left 2 Die'. All it is basically is a collection of gameplay changes for two player coop. This is the set of changes that Mercy will have, and it will be fully set up for a two player coop experience. For more detailed information on Mercy's gameplay, you can check out the latest devblog post. Honestly, it's sounding pretty awesome so far.

http://apocalypsemod.com/dev-blog/mercy-gameplay-details/

Additionally, It's sadly come that time I need to get on my knees and beg for money to keep Apocalypse running. Ideally I'd like to work on this as often as possible, but I need the community's support to help pay web hosting and server hosting fees. You can donate here[apocalypsemod.com], I really do appreciate your support for these projects. Hopefully Apocalypse can continue to grow!

Thanks,
Luke

If you've been following on the newly updated Apocalypse Mod Website[apocalypsemod.com], I've been working on some ideas for bringing Apocalypse style gameplay ideals to Left 4 Dead 2. After playing with ideas for some time I'm more or less determined now, so you can look forward to something quite unique coming to the sequel.

What is it exactly? Where is it heading? When will I get to play it?

Well, that's a lot of questions. I'll answer one of them right off the bat - It's going to include a downloadable campaign, which will hopefully integrate fine with L4D2's VPK system and the upcoming Steam Workshop integration.

For the rest of the questions, and many more potential ones, check out the Development Blog on the website - It's got the past few weeks of "what the heck's going on". I'll be updating it as often as possible, and hopefully get some feedback on it as it's being developed.

Here's a screenshot in the meantime.

That's all for now,
Luke