Gaias is not suited to be a multi-map rpg. It was never intended to be such, that's why all the systems and stuff were never build for it. Changing it to a multi-map rpg will be extremely difficult. Anyway, over the years we got so used to keep the space of all our imports down to the minimum, that we don't have a filesize problem anyway. I don't know why everyone is scared about the. We aren't, at least.
Remember that there is still 2.3 mb of music in the map we can easily get rid off if we need more space. For now, the map is at (compressed) 7.5 mb, so there is plenty of space left for dozens of new model imports. With the new music system I created we can get rid of all the mp3 music and switch to importing single sounds, which will drastically reduce the filesize yet again.
Also, the map area can still be expanded to almost twice the size, so there is also no problem arising in the near future.
Zwiebel why are you and your team so awesome? I wish 1.2 would just magically be released tomorrow since with each feature you keep showcasing the harder it becomes to wait for next version, but take all the time you need. As always I'm sure v1.2 will be spectacular. it really seems like it will be a big update :]
Well the release date all depends on the terraining progress. Creating content such as bosses, talents and items and creeps is usually not that time consuming, just tedious.
It's sad that Vito doesn't do anything anymore. His design of the first two D4 islands was brilliant. I hope we can live up to his standards there, when I am done with the mountain terrain. I think his style of terraining is a little different from mine, but we will see.
The only thing that really is a limitation for us is calculating the damn shadowmap after everything is done. That's gonna take weeks for sure. :/
