Madrun news & patch notes

-Made it so that the Bomb Rain item can chase ahead of the targeted player if the targeted player is moving. -Made it so that UFOs used by other players will have their hitboxes disabled when coming into contact with a wall, preventing players from getting pushed into a wall by UFOs. -Resolved an issue where using a UFO at the bottom of the map at certain sections of Level 20 can take the player straight to the goal or softlock the player. -Resolved an issue where using a UFO at the bottom of the map at the very end of Level 6, Level 12, Level 13, and Level 14 can softlock the player. -Resolved minor UI issues on the main menu.

-The Explosive Bomb will no longer have a separate explosion sound effect when landing a direct hit on a player. -Made it so that a player's own icon on the minimap will be displayed on top of the icons of other players. -Made it so that after finishing a race, a player's position is more accurately represented from another player's perspective. -Reduced the impact of lag on despawning and respawning objects in Level 13 and Level 20. -Reduced the impact of lag on cars in Level 16. -Reduced the impact of lag on moving obstacles in Level 19. -The distances for triggering distance-based item distributions have been changed. -2 Players -2nd Place: 80 Units --> 70 Units -3 Players -2nd Place: 70 Units --> 65 Units -3rd Place: 85 Units --> 70 Units -4 Players -3rd Place: 80 Units --> 70 Units -4th Place: 90 Units --> 75 Units -5 Players -3rd Place: 70 Units --> 65 Units -4th Place: 85 Units --> 70 Units -5th Place: 100 Units --> 75 Units -6 Players -3rd Place: 70 Units --> 65 Units -4th Place: 70 Units --> 65 Units -5th Place: 85 Units --> 70 Units -6th Place: 100 Units --> 75 Units -7 Players -3rd Place: 70 Units --> 65 Units -4th Place: 70 Units --> 65 Units -5th Place: 85 Units --> 70 Units -6th Place: 100 Units --> 75 Units -7th Place: 110 Units --> 80 Units -8 Players -3rd Place: 70 Units --> 65 Units -4th Place: 70 Units --> 65 Units -5th Place: 85 Units --> 70 Units -6th Place: 85 Units --> 70 Units -7th Place: 100 Units --> 75 Units -8th Place: 110 Units --> 80 Units -Regular item distributions have been changed. -4 Players -4th Place: Lightning (23.9% --> 28.3%), Red Missile Launcher (23.9% --> 19.5%) -5 Players -5th Place: Lightning (29.3% --> 34.1%), UFO (34.1% --> 39.1%), Red Missile Launcher (17.1% --> 7.3%) -6 Players -6th Place: Lightning (29.3% --> 34.1%), UFO (34.1% --> 39.1%), Red Missile Launcher (17.1% --> 7.3%) -7 Players -7th Place: Lightning (29.3% --> 34.1%), UFO (39.0% --> 39.1%), Red Missile Launcher (12.2% --> 7.3%) -8 Players -8th Place: UFO (35.0% --> 40.0%), Bomb Rain (25.0% --> 20.0%)

-The volume of the explosion sound effect has been reduced. -The volume of the explosion sound effect when damaged by an explosive bomb has been reduced. -UFOs used by other racers will now travel more smoothly than previously. -Resolved an issue where UFOs used by other racers can be affected by gravity. -Resolved an issue where UFOs used by other racers can be rendered behind certain level map objects, making them difficult to see. -Reduced the impact of lag on moving objects in Level 14, Level 18, and Level 20. -Reduced the impact of lag on colored blocks in Level 17. -Made it so that names of other racers are easier to see in Level 14. -Player 2 (Red) speed adjustment: 8.85 Units/Frame --> 8.9 Units/Frame -UFO speeds of all characters have been adjusted. -Player 1 (Blue): 13.2 Units/Frame --> 13.5 Units/Frame -Player 2 (Red): 15.8 Units/Frame --> 15.5 Units/Frame -Player 3 (Green): 15.3 Units/Frame --> 14.5 Units/Frame -Player 4 (Yellow): 13.8 Units/Frame --> 14.0 Units/Frame -Added an option to view the exact stats of each character on the character select screen. -The icon for Player 4 (Yellow) on the character select screen has been changed to better reflect the character's abilities.

-The nuclear bomb will now change which player it targets depending on who is currently in the lead. Once the nuclear bomb starts diving down, it will no longer change targets unless the targeted player finishes the race or disconnects. -Player 2 (Red) UFO speed adjustment: 17.7 Units/Frame --> 15.8 Units/Frame -Item box refilling time adjustment: 2.5 Seconds --> 2.3 Seconds

-Resolved an issue where using a UFO at the bottom of the map on level 6 takes the player straight to the goal. -Update history has been moved to a webpage. You can access it on the title screen. -A detailed items guide has been added as a webpage. You can access it on the title screen.

-New generator theme available: Summer Splash. This time water to swim in. -Reduced the impact of lag on global timer objects such as moving platforms. -Item distributions have been changed.

• 2 Players:
  • 2nd Place: Explosive Bomb (10.1% --> 8.1%), Nuclear Bomb (16.1% --> 18.1%)
• 3 Players:
  • 3rd Place: Explosive Bomb (6.3% --> 5.1%), Nuclear Bomb (17.7% --> 18.9%)
• 4 Players:
  • 3rd Place: Explosive Bomb (17.7% --> 12.9%), Nuclear Bomb (16.1% --> 20.9%)
• 5 Players:
  • 4th Place: Explosive Bomb (17.7% --> 12.9%), Nuclear Bomb (12.9% --> 17.7%), Blue Missile Launcher (3.2% --> 0%), Bomb Rain (0% --> 3.2%)
• 6 Players:
  • 4th Place: Explosive Bomb (15.2% --> 13.5%), Nuclear Bomb (16.9% --> 18.6%)
  • 5th Place: Blue Missile Launcher (3.6% --> 0%), Bomb Rain (0% --> 3.6%)
• 7 Players:
  • 4th Place: Explosive Bomb (15.2% --> 13.5%), Nuclear Bomb (16.9% --> 18.6%)
  • 5th Place: Explosive Bomb (15.2% --> 13.5%), Nuclear Bomb (16.9% --> 18.6%)
• 8 Players:
  • 4th Place: Explosive Bomb (15.2% --> 13.5%), Nuclear Bomb (16.9% --> 18.6%)
  • 5th Place: Explosive Bomb (15.2% --> 13.5%), Nuclear Bomb (16.9% --> 18.6%)
  • 6th Place: Explosive Bomb (27.7% --> 14.8%), Nuclear Bomb (11.1% --> 16.6%), Red Missile Launcher (7.4% --> 14.8%)

-The bomb rain item will now stop moving forward once it reaches the player currently in the lead. It can continue to move if the player in the lead changes or moves.

-New generator theme available: Christmas eve. -Rotation speed of the spike ball item has been increased by 100%.

-New generator theme available: autumn forest. -Mirror mode is now available as a custom game mode online and as a game option in local duel and time attack. -Generator levels are now available in local duel and time attack. Times you achieve in generator levels will not count towards time attack achievements. -You can now select a character in time attack.

-You can now vote for a specific theme in the level generator. -Resolved an issue where online time attack reverts back to normal if the host leaves the room.

-Online Time Attack is now available as a custom game mode. In this mode, you’ll race against other players with only boosts for the best time in each level. Players do not collide with each other and cannot take each other’s item boxes. -Resolved an issue where player icons don’t get updated correctly.

-A Discord server invite link is now available on the title screen. -All buttons on the title screen will now clear when entering settings. -Resolved minor tiling issues in level 4.

-When a player joins or leaves your room while on the player list, there will now be a corresponding sound effect. -Resolved an issue in level 20 where a UFO can carry a player straight to the end. -Minor changes to reward icons.

-New generator theme available: deep space. -A global volume slider is added to volume settings. -The native volume of the explosion sound effect has been reduced. -Resolved UI text issues in level 16. -Nuclear bomb speed adjustments: 22 → 25 units/frame (hover), 20 → 22 units/frame (dive) -Bomb rain speed adjustments: 18 → 17 units/frame (hover)

-Discord rich presence is implemented. Your status will show your current in-game activity and playtime. -Offline modes will now exit back to the course select when quitting the game. -Fixed minor UI text errors.

-New item: bomb rain. When activated, a cloud will rise to the sky, move through the level and rain down bombs on the racers ahead. The user will also be given a shield upon activating this item. This item is given to players in lower positions and shares a portion of lightning’s original drop rate. Similar to the red missile launcher, players cannot receive another item while a bomb rain is active. -New theme available in level generator: cloudy skies. -Grass theme in the level generator now has updated assets. -When players use an item that reserves their item slot (red missile launcher and bomb rain), there will now be a flashing icon indicating that their item slot is occupied. -There will now be a message when a spectator leaves a room. -The native volume of the jump sound effect has been reduced.

-Minor network improvements. Rooms that have one or more players with high ping should now be more stable.

-Resolved an issue where players can move away from the flag after finishing a race -Resolved an issue where UFOs can fly over the flag in random generator levels -Minor UI fixes -Minor network cleanups -Adjusted the Runner Rating system to be generally more forgiving -2 Players -2nd: -2 → -1 -3 Players -2nd: +0 → +1 -4 Players -4th: -3 → -2 -5 Players -4th: -1 → +0 -5th: -4 → -2 -6 Players -4th: +0 → +1 -5th: -2 → -1 -6th: -5 → -3 -7 Players -5th: -1 → +0 -6th: -3 → -1 -7th: -6 → -3 -8 Players -7th: -4 → -2 -8th: -6 → -3

-The random level generator feature is here! You can select it in the level voting menu. Once chosen, the generator will randomly create a level for all players to race in. -Resolved an issue where players can disconnect due to item despawn desync. -Player 1 (Blue) speed buff: 6.55 → 6.6 units/frame And a late happy new year to everyone~

-If a room is set to play multiple races, you can now join the room after the room has started. You’ll spectate the current race and start playing the next race. Public rooms will now stay on the room list after the room has started. -If a connection error occurs during a race, a message will now appear indicating your disconnection, and you’ll be sent back to the title screen. -You can now click on the version text on the title screen to view patch notes.

-You can now chat in-race. Click the blue chatbox on the topright to open/close the chat. You can disable this feature in settings. -Achievements are added for time attack mode. You can earn RR as well as achievements by completing and improving time attack records. -Other players will now appear as blue on the minimap so you can better identify your own location. -Level 16 traffic adjusted to be more forgiving. -Level 2 item block placement adjusted to facilitate a formerly difficult jump. -Resolved an issue where players' icons don't flash accordingly on the minimap.

-Mute music option is removed. You can now adjust the volume of the music and sound effects in settings. Set the volume to 0 to mute. -You can now see the region you're connected to in server status. -You can now customize the pause button. -Reworked the multirace system to prevent desyncs. -In level 11, two of the three split paths are incorrect. Many players seem to be confused by this mechanic, so visual indicators are added in addition to audio indicators. -Resolved an issue in level 12 where players can get stuck between item boxes and the ceiling. -Resolved an issue in level 19 where players can get stuck underneath a high-frequency crusher.

-Resolved an issue where custom servers aren't saved on reboot -Resolved an issue where explosion sound effects don't work with red missiles -Removed the in-game leaderboard section as it doesn't load properly. You're now directly taken to the steam leaderboards

-Resolved a new issue introduced in v1.2.5 Patch 1 where connection to servers don't work properly Please perform this update if you've been experiencing this issue!

-The title screen now randomly chooses a background each time you visit it -Resolved an issue where the number of races doesn't reset when exiting a room

-There are now Steam achievements for Madrun. Earn more Runner Rating (RR) to unlock them. -You can now turn Steam services for the game on or off in settings. -Red missiles now cannot hit the person who threw them. -Players can now jump on each other's heads. -Resolved an issue where players will stick to the ground if a jump is timed right as the player lands. -Player 3 (Green) acceleration nerf: 10 --> 9.7 Units/Frame

-Resolved an issue where using a red missile launcher after the entire room disconnects can crash the game -Resolved an issue where clients in a room don't receive updates on the number of races the room plays -Resolved an issue where nuclear bombs keep targeting players who already finished -Spikes in level 8 now pushes the player away harder, preventing players from being stuck on the spike -The game now remembers which server you selected in the custom server selection mode

-Item drop rates have been modified. The general drop rate of lightnings is reduced. -4 Players -3rd Place - Lightning: 9.7% --> 0% Explosive Bomb: 8.0% --> 17.7% -4th Place - Lightning: 52.2% --> 41.3% Red Missile Launcher: 13.0% --> 23.9% -5 Players -3rd Place - Lightning: 9.7% --> 0% Explosive Bomb: 6.5% --> 16.2% -4th Place - Lightning: 24.2% --> 9.7% Explosive Bomb: 6.4% --> 17.7% Red Missile Launcher: 9.7% --> 12.9% -6 Players -4th Place - Lightning: 10.2% --> 0% Explosive Bomb: 5.1% --> 15.3% -5th Place - Lightning: 26.8% --> 10.7% UFO: 12.5% --> 14.3% Nuclear Bomb: 10.7% --> 14.3% Red Missile Launcher: 8.9% --> 17.9% -7 Players -4th & 5th - Lightning: 10.2% --> 0% Explosive Bombs: 5.1% --> 15.3% -6th Place - Lightning: 38.5% --> 15.4% UFO: 19.2% --> 23.1% Red Missile Launcher: 11.5% --> 26.9% -8 Players -4th & 5th - Lightning: 10.2% --> 0% Explosive Bombs: 5.1% --> 15.3% -6th Place - Lightning: 27.8% --> 0% Explosive Bomb: 0% --> 27.8% -7th Place - Lightning: 53.7% --> 39.0% UFO: 26.8% --> 29.3% Red Missile Launcher: 14.6% --> 26.8% -Remove path RNG in level 11 from time attack mode -Slightly increased nuclear bomb's hover speed: 20 --> 22 Units/Frame