Popular Post moonsense715 Posted June 13, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 The June update for Red Alert 2: Apocalypse Rising has been released! Boris may or may not have arrived! Hi everyone, welcome to the latest AR development update! This month we have a big surprise for you in form of Boris; the Soviet's Hero unit! "Let the games begin!" Boris Field commander, elite commando, and Hero of the Soviet Union, Boris is a formidable force on the battlefield. Armed with his unique and specially modified AKM, Boris mows down enemy infantry with ease. At his highest veterancy status, he can even hold his own against anti-infantry and light vehicles. There is nothing that can stop Boris. Well, except for water. Unlike his Allied counterpart, Tanya, Boris cannot swim. Intelligence reports cannot indicate whether it is a simple refusal to swim or if he never learned how. With his extensive training and battlefield experience, Boris is a soldier without fear. In every mission, Boris will see to it that there is nothing less than victory for Mother Russia. "Russia's fate is with me." "Boris has arrived!" Model by @Romanov. MiG Aircraft After the conclusion of the Second World War and the Allies as the victors, there were dark times for the Soviet War Machine. The Soviet Airforce, once a proud and strong component of the Soviet military, was reduced to scrap metal and "civilian applications". The MiGs and Yaks that had survived the war nonetheless found themselves dismantled, their materials used to rebuild the broken Russian economy. For the purpose of self-preservation and self-defense, the Allied Forces agreed to a treaty that allowed the Soviets to retain a small contingent MiG fighters. It was this agreement that saved the remaining MiGs from complete and total destruction. Between the years of the Second World War and the later Third World War, these MiGs have found themselves collecting dust and had been practically forgotten about. The MiG fighters would not see service again until the arrival of Boris. "MiGs on the way." Model by @Romanov. Boris' Laser Pointer To destroy enemy buildings, Boris has been granted two things; access to MiGs and a laser pointer. Using the laser, Boris can point to and designate targets, marking them for destruction. Once a target has been confirmed, MiGs will fly in to do the job. Under Boris' command, the long-forgotten MiGs will see to key strategic strikes on the battlefield and proudly serve the Soviet Union once again. Model by @Romanov. Allied commando Tanya relies on C4 for building destruction, which requires entering the target building. Boris, however, can accomplish this without having to infiltrate the enemy building and simply rely on the MiGs. The laser pointer itself has considerable range, which grants the advantage to call in these airstrikes from a relatively safe distance, as pictured below. "Let's light them up." Airstrike Confirmed To see it in action, take a look at this video! Currently, the airstrike cinematic is a temporary animation and will see improvement in later development. Video created by @One Winged Angel, airstrike implemented by @moonsense715. Recruitment We are always hiring new team members to speed up AR's release! If you believe that you can help us out, you are more than welcome to help! The following positions are open: 2 Artists for modelling and texturing civilian buildings and props. 1 Artist for making nature assets (trees, bushes, etc.) 1 Character Artist 1 Texture Artist/Photoshop User (optionally Unwrapper) to help in texturing building interior objects If you wish to contribute to this project and believe you have the skills, give us a shout! If you would like to contribute to the game and believe you have the skills, don't hesitate to apply! If you DON'T know if you have the skills, send us a forum PM and we can chat. If you would like to help in areas not listed here, that is also more than welcome. To apply, just send me or One Winged Angel a Private Message (PM) via the forums and let us know which position you wish to apply for. Honesty Dev Box moonsense715: University workload is getting lower every week. Finally I can work on what I love to do. Romanov: Why is OWA always so busy? FRAYDO: I'm excited for what's to come. Romanov, though, oh man does he get it done! Model by Romanov is in here three times! Each new development from the guys here is just that much more exciting to see. If you're looking for OWA, he's busy working with Creative Assembly behind the scenes at this year's E3! End "Who is next?" 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NodGuy Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Very nice! Those MiGs look great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Oooo! Ahhhh! Does the MiG airstrike one-shot most buildings like in RA2, or just a portion of their health? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganein14 Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Most likely a portion of their health. Unless snipers come into play that round, then it should be a one-shot, as snipers can head shot Boris to death. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raap Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 I forgot RA2 had such units. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
des1206 Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 FAKE! Everyone knows the W3D engine can't handle fixed-wing aircraft physics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonsense715 Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 FAKE! Everyone knows the W3D engine can't handle fixed-wing aircraft physics.We can do anything in a cinematic 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushwall Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 FAKE! Everyone knows the W3D engine can't handle fixed-wing aircraft physics. Who says those non-player-controlled objects are subject to physics? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plokite_Wolf Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 0/10 Boris has no vodka holster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallywood Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Great update!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 FAKE! Everyone knows the W3D engine can't handle fixed-wing aircraft physics. Oh will you be surprised when you see the best mod for Renegade. This looks totally awesome, I LOVED Boris. Found way more use out of him than I ever did Tanya. Those MiGs look downright sexy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPRA2 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I am 1/50th of the way to becoming Boris. next step, growing my beard out and dying it all black. I got the Ushanka though...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Can you swim? If so, you may need to forget how to do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPRA2 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I havent gone swimming in 3 years 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plokite_Wolf Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Now you just need armored transport from shipyard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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