HighNoon Dev Update 🤠 | Matches & Tournaments A few more things getting cleaned up on the frontier, boys. This round of work has been focused on improving the overall match experience, particularly what happens before and after the shooting stops. 🎯 Match Results & Leaderboards - Unified match results and analysis screens into a shared interface with consistent controls. - Replaced player avatars with color-coded indicators for cleaner match results. - Refreshed the ranked leaderboard interface, replacing the old decorative elements with a cleaner HighNoon logo watermark. - Cleaned up the underlying UI structure to make future adjustments easier. 🏆 Tournament System - Reworked tournament registration, replacing the old registration sheets with shared pages. - Fixed tournament exit transitions and improved safe-area handling across different screen sizes. Nothing revolutionary here, but it's a solid round of improvements to the competitive experience. After all, what's the point of sending half the lobby to the graveyard if the game can't present your victory properly? 😂 More work ahead, cowboys. 🤠

Alright cowboys, let's pick your brains for a minute. 🤠 As I mentioned earlier, we've been tossing around ideas for our next game, and I figured why not get you guys involved from the very beginning? We're leaning toward something mobile-first this time, with a much deeper economy, collecting mechanics, rare items, and plenty of ways to put HNON to work. But here's where things get interesting. We're not married to any particular concept yet. Could be farming, building, trading, exploring, or something completely different. So if you had the chance to create a game around HNON, what would you build? And don't just think about earning tokens. Think about something you'd genuinely enjoy playing, something that keeps you coming back even when you're not making a dime. We've got some ideas of our own, but I'd love to hear what you guys have in mind. Who knows, maybe one of your ideas ends up becoming our next game. Let's hear it, cowboys. No bad ideas at this stage. 🤠

HighNoon Weekly Dev Update 🤠 | 26 Commits, 4 Days Another busy week on the frontier, boys. Figured I'd give you a proper rundown of what we've been cooking behind the scenes. A good chunk of this week's work went into improving the actual gameplay, while the rest focused on getting our multiplayer systems and backend ready for what's ahead. 🔫 Gunplay & Combat We've made a bunch of improvements to how shooting feels and looks. - New bullet tracers, so you can actually follow your shots instead of wondering where the hell they went. - New hit and kill markers with separate visual feedback. - Bullets no longer get blocked by dead bodies. - Improved bot targeting and behavior. - Better damage synchronization across multiplayer matches. That last one is pretty important. We've reworked how damage is calculated and shared between players, bots, and destructible objects, so everyone in the match gets consistent results, including who actually scored the kill. 💀 Death, Respawns & Killer Cam Getting killed just got a little more personal. We've added a new killer cam that follows whoever sent you to the grave while you wait to respawn. There's also a new black-and-white death effect, a redesigned respawn interface, and some fixes to prevent players and bots from spawning in the wrong positions. At least now you'll know which bastard to hunt down when you get back. 😂 ⚙️ Multiplayer & Stability Not the sexiest part of game development, but definitely one of the most important. We've been cleaning up some old networking issues, including matches getting stuck when players disconnect, power-ups behaving incorrectly after host migration, and multiple players claiming the same pickup. We've also made sure barrel explosions and damage events are handled consistently across the match. Basically, fewer weird multiplayer moments and more actual gunfights. 💰 Backend & P2E Infrastructure This is where things start getting particularly interesting for the HNON ecosystem. We've connected the game to our backend through a new API layer, bringing in: - Player authentication and account integration. - Game session creation, joining, and tracking. - Kill reporting for both PvP and PvE combat. - Improved WebGL/browser compatibility. - Better handling of backend errors and failed requests. This is important groundwork for our Proof of Play system. Having gameplay activity properly connected to the backend is a big part of building out the earning mechanics. There's still work to be done, but the pieces are coming together. 🛠 Engine & Development Tools We've also upgraded HighNoon to Unity 2022.3.62f3, updated the Input System to 1.14.0, and refreshed several core packages, including Cinemachine, Universal Render Pipeline, and AI Navigation. Nothing particularly exciting to look at, but it helps keep the project on a more reliable foundation as we continue expanding it. 🌵 The Bigger Picture Now, I know some of you are probably thinking, "Alright, cool, but where's the really new stuff?" Fair question. We're giving the original HighNoon the attention it needs, but our vision has always been bigger than a single game. The long-term goal is to build multiple games under one HNON ecosystem, each bringing something different to the table. And yes, we've already started discussing ideas for the next title, including a much broader in-game economy, collecting mechanics, and a mobile-first approach. Still early days on that front, so I'm not going to get ahead of myself. For now, 26 commits in 4 days, a bunch of gameplay improvements, and some important backend work behind us. Not every update is going to be fireworks, but progress is progress, and we'll keep sharing it with you. We've got some interesting ideas on the table for what comes next. More on that soon, cowboys. 🤠

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P2E IS ON, COWBOYS! 🤠 We're kicking things off with the following ratios and will fine-tune them over the next few days based on how things play out with the community. Proof of Play: Hold 2,500 tokens to earn 1 token per frag/kill. P2E Daily Cap: 1% of your total token balance. Consider this our starting point. We'll be watching how things unfold and making adjustments as we go. Time to put those guns to work. 🔫

Spent today doing some of the less glamorous but pretty important work behind the scenes. We've upgraded Unity, brought the core systems up to date, cleaned up the pistol and rifle animations, and introduced some new AI-assisted development tools that'll help us move a lot faster going forward. Basically, getting the whole project on solid ground before we start piling on the fun stuff. I know engine upgrades and backend improvements aren't exactly what gets the adrenaline pumping around here, but they're necessary if we're serious about building something that lasts. And trust me, we've got a lot more planned for HighNoon than what you've seen so far. One step at a time, cowboys. The fun part is getting closer. 🤠

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A New Chapter. It’s been a while, and we think it’s time to address where we stand and what comes next. Like many projects, we lost momentum towards the end of the last cycle. The market changed, activity slowed, and ultimately, the project never reached the potential that we think it can. But one thing hasn’t changed. Our belief in what we set out to build. The original team is still here. Our community is still here. And despite the time that’s passed, we never felt that the original vision was worth walking away from. We’ve spent time discussing the future of the project, what we learned from the last cycle, and what we believe can still be achieved. With that in mind, we’ve made the decision. We’re coming back. We’re approaching this next chapter with renewed focus, a clearer direction, and the same ambition that brought us together in the first place. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more about our plans, what’s ahead, and how we intend to move forward. The original team. The original vision. A new chapter. We’re coming back. Get ready.

New Update🚨: Balanced Beginnings: Optimized Player Spawn Points: We’ve refined the placement of player spawn points to ensure fair and balanced starts for every match. These adjustments create a more even playing field, giving each player an optimal position right from the start. Lag Reduction and Smoother Movement: Lag can break immersion, so we’ve introduced Round Trip Time (RTT) checks for more accurate ping monitoring, leading to reduced perceived lag during gameplay. We’ve also implemented player interpolation, eliminating jitter and ensuring seamless movement for a smoother visual experience. Bot Performance Boost: Significant CPU improvements for bots on remote players, making the game more responsive. Bullet Optimization: Enhanced bullet performance with fewer hit detection checks per frame, all while maintaining pinpoint accuracy. Simplified Animation Replacement: We’ve streamlined the process of swapping player animations with Animator Override Controllers, making it easier to update character motions. Settings Menu Fix: Resolved the console error that occurred when opening the settings menu in offline mode. Camera Stability: Removed the jerky/stutter effect on the player camera during movement and rotation, leading to a more polished experience. Looking Ahead🚨: In addition to these updates, we’re currently overhauling our staking mechanism, developing a new game, and engaged in listing negotiations. October is shaping up to be a major month for HighNoon, and we’re excited for what’s to come. Stay tuned for more updates! $NOON #Web3Games #Web3Gaming #BlockchainGaming #P2E #Play2Earn #DEFİ #GameFi #Metaverse #Crypto #ETH #CryptoGaming #Web3

Development Update🚨: As the sun sets over the wild west of HighNoon, we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes to push the boundaries of the frontier. Our latest development efforts focus on enhancing the gameplay experience while keeping performance sharp as a bullet in a shootout. Sculpting the Air: Our engineers have created a new way to manage the swirling dust and dramatic explosions you encounter in HighNoon. By developing specialized wrappers for particle systems within the object pool, we've achieved smoother, more consistent visual effects. Now, the dust kicks up just right, and the smoke from a fresh firefight lingers perfectly in the air, all while keeping performance steady. Player Cabinet: Convenience is king, and we’ve crafted a script that allows seamless interaction between your personal cabinet and wallet. Whether you're stashing loot or spending gold, the experience now feels more fluid, enhancing your journey through the West. A Touch of Realism: We’ve fine-tuned the placement of environmental objects throughout HighNoon, bringing more authenticity to every corner of the landscape. The desert cacti, wooden cabins, and dusty trails now sit just right, adding that extra layer of immersion to every gunfight. New Perks for Players: Join as a Spectator: Join as a spectator from the Waiting Room, letting you watch the action unfold before drawing your own six-shooter. Bot Intelligence Upgrade: Significant improvements to CPU performance for bots, especially for remote players, and smoother bot animation replication on all clients. Bullet Optimization: Enhanced bullet performance means fewer hit detection checks per frame, yet without losing the deadly accuracy we’re known for. Animation Simplification: We’ve also made it easier to swap out player animations by simplifying the process with Animator Override Controllers. Now, our animators can focus on making each move look just right. With these updates, we’re setting the stage for a more intense, immersive, and polished HighNoon experience. Stay sharp, cowboys and cowgirls there’s plenty more to come on the horizon! Treasury Update🚨: We’re aware of the concerns regarding the treasury and want to reassure the community that this issue is being actively addressed. Our team is already working on a solution, and we’re confident in finding a fix that ensures smooth functionality moving forward. We appreciate your patience and continued support as we work through this matter. $NOON #Web3Games #Web3Gaming #BlockchainGaming #P2E #Play2Earn #DEFİ #GameFi #Metaverse #Crypto #ETH #CryptoGaming #Web3

HIGH NOON UPDATE 🚨 -- Reworking of Waiting Room List: The process of reworking the "Waiting Room List" feature has commenced to accommodate upcoming team game modes, ensuring a smooth and intuitive experience for players waiting to join matches. -- Setup Wrapper for Max Players Count: A wrapper has been introduced to configure the maximum player count by game mode and game scene, allowing for flexibility and customization in different game scenarios. -- Crosshair Scale Fix: Fixed an issue where the Crosshair Scale value did not affect the crosshair size. -- Room List Update Fix: Ensured that the room list in the lobby updates correctly after changing server regions. -- Scoreboard Popup Enhancement: Improved the match player scoreboard popup menu. -- Bot Respawn Fix: Resolved an issue where active bots would remain stationary in new rounds and not respawn in the team area. $NOON #Web3Games #Web3Gaming #BlockchainGaming #P2E #Play2Earn #DEFİ #GameFi #Metaverse #Crypto #ETH #CryptoGaming #Web3

Weekly Update: 🚨 High Noon Original: -- CORRECTION: Eliminated double screen fade-out when manually leaving a room. -- RESOLUTION: Addressed issue where bot teammate death icons didn’t show for non-master client players. -- RESOLUTION: Fixed an error that caused weapon ammunition to multiply with each pickup. -- ADJUSTMENT: Corrected issue where "Join to team" buttons did not appear when LobbyJoinMethod was set to DirectToMap. -- IMPLEMENTATION: Enabled Friendly Fire functionality. -- ADJUSTMENT: Fixed issue where the bots' scoreboard UI didn’t disappear when replaced in the middle of a match. -- RESOLUTION: Fixed console error when opening the settings menu in offline mode. -- IMPROVEMENT: Removed jerky/stutter render effect of the player camera when moving and rotating the player. -- ENHANCEMENT: Enabled closing the pause menu with the 'Escape' key. $NOON #Web3Games #Web3Gaming #BlockchainGaming #P2E #Play2Earn #DEFİ #GameFi #Metaverse #Crypto #ETH #CryptoGaming #Web3

Weekly Update🚨 Modern Showdown: - Addressed errors caused by adding unapproved maps when creating rooms with addon game modes. - Orbit Target Camera Fix: Fixed an issue where the Orbit Target kill camera mode was not functioning correctly. - Buffered RPC Usage Reduction: Reduced the use of buffered RPCs, decreasing bandwidth per player and allowing more players per room. - Mouse Aim Sensitivity Improvement: Mouse look aim sensitivity is now calculated based on zoom level rather than a fixed value, improving aiming control. - Bot Scoreboard UI Fix: Resolved an issue where the bot scoreboard UI would not disappear when replaced mid-match. - Bullet Trajectory Fix: Fixed an issue where bullets would not travel to the intended target when a collider was near the weapon fire point. - Movement Acceleration Improvement: Added acceleration to player movement, resulting in smoother transitions from idle to walking or running. - Editor Clean-up Error Fix: Fixed an error that occasionally appeared in the editor when cleaning up the scene after stopping play mode. $NOON #Web3Games #Web3Gaming #BlockchainGaming #P2E #Play2Earn #DEFİ #GameFi #Metaverse #Crypto #ETH #CryptoGaming #Web3

Weekly Update🚨 High Noon Original: -- Adjusted Player bot AI Hitbox: The hitbox of Player bot AI has been fine-tuned to better align with its visual representation, enhancing hit detection accuracy. -- Increased Range of Player bot AI Random Movement: The range of random movement for Player bot AI has been expanded, adding unpredictability and realism to its behaviour during gameplay. -- Resolution of Scene Switching Sound Issue: A sound issue occurring during scene transitions has been resolved, guaranteeing a seamless audio experience throughout gameplay. -- Performance Optimization for Backend Data Retrieval: Performance has been optimized when retrieving data from the backend. This will make load times faster. $NOON #Web3Games #Web3Gaming #BlockchainGaming #P2E #Play2Earn #DEFİ #GameFi #Metaverse #Crypto #ETH #CryptoGaming #Web3

Weekly Update + New Game Footage! 🚨 — Speed boost: Smoother transition from normal speed to boosted speed. — Hit detection: Improved hit detection while shooting at higher speeds. — Bot difficulty increase: Bot cars adjusted to be slightly harder to kill and their return fire is more accurate. —Boosters: Fixed bug where boosters would sometimes not get picked up when driven through. $NOON #BlockchainGaming #blockchaingames #P2E #Play2Earn #Defi #GameFi #ETH #CryptoGaming #Metaverse #revshare #web3game #web3 #Web3Gaming #crypto

Weekly Update 🚨 Modern Showdown: -- Damage Screen Opacity Adjustment: The opacity of the player damage screen is now dynamically adjusted based on the amount of damage received, providing clearer feedback. -- Player Movement on Uneven Terrain: Player movement mechanics on uneven surfaces and slopes have been enhanced for more realistic interactions. -- Improved Grenade Throwing Mechanics: Grenade throw direction calculations have been refined, including the ability to adjust upward force directly from the inspector. -- Bot Respawn Fix: Resolved an issue where bots would remain stationary and fail to respawn in new rounds within the team area. -- Ladder Climbing Fix: Fixed an issue where players could climb ladders infinitely due to incorrectly set ladder triggers. -- Friend List Display Fix: Corrected an issue where the first or only friend added would not appear in the friend list. -- Round Restart Bug Fix: Addressed a bug where rounds would continuously restart when the countdown on start was active in round-based game modes. -- Kill Cam Improvement: Enhanced the Kill Cam’s "Observe Death" mode for more accurate position calculations. -- Screen Resolution Setting: Screen resolution settings are now saved and automatically applied in new sessions. -- Animation Error Fix: Fixed an error that sometimes occurred when a remote player switched to the bare hands animation. In-Game Drop Fix: -- Bot CPU Performance Boost: Significantly improved CPU performance for bots on remote players, with slight improvements for the Master Client. $NOON #Web3Games #Web3Gaming #BlockchainGaming #P2E #Play2Earn #DEFİ #GameFi #Metaverse #Crypto #ETH #CryptoGaming #Web3

Weekly Update🚨 High Noon Original: -- Main Menu UI Enhancement: Upgraded the main menu UI codebase for smoother navigation and improved performance. -- End Screen Display Fix: Resolved an issue where the end screen sometimes failed to appear after a match concludes. -- Showdown Map Lighting Improvement: Enhanced the lighting on the Showdown map for a more visually appealing and immersive experience. -- Shadow Mapping Reversion: Rolled back shadow mapping settings across all maps to ensure greater visual consistency. -- Collider Fixes: Fixed missing colliders in the City map to ensure accurate collision detection. -- Map Object Rework: Adjusted object placements on several maps to improve gameplay flow and balance. -- Movement Transition Improvement: Refined transition animations from idle to walking, running, and strafing for a smoother character movement experience. -- Character Preview Text Corrections: Corrected various spelling errors in the character preview texts. $NOON #BlockchainGaming #blockchaingames #P2E #PlayToEarn #Defi #GameFi #ETH #CryptoGaming #Metaverse #revshare #cryptocurrency #Web3 #Web3Games #Web3Gaming

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