Some forum users might already know from other threads that the oP group GmbH recently won a contract to develop a MMOG with A7. This project will consume most of oP group's and Conitec's development manpower in the next 14 months until the planned launch in November 2010. Together with external teams of level designers, website and software developers, up to 40 people will fully or partially work on this project, including some from this forum.

Naturally this has also an effect on A7 development during this time. Beta versions will be less frequent, and new features will be often determined by what we need for the MMOG. For instance, a huge amount of actor animation will be created by a motion capture studio, thus new animation import features will appear, and some little extras have to be added to the MDL7 model format.

We are however determined not to neglect our user base. We'll dedicate a part of our manpower for continuing the A7 development plan as listed on the forecast page. The focus will be the development of new A7 templates to make starting with Gamestudio easier.

Putting all that together, I think that the Gamestudio version of November 2010 will be even better and more useful than without that project.

I'm really happy for you guys Congratulations! Do I get a free copy of A8 now ?

Anyhow, goodluck with the MMO and I wish the best for you guys and this community >_^

//Endu

That definatly sounds very good to me, draws a bigger userbase, hopefully breezing new wind over here, that's something that's always very good

Good luck with the MMO, but keep an eye out to us from time to time as well.

regards,

Well, I'd really appreciate if CLASSES are developed first, and then start that MMO project .

But congratulations either way!

Congratulations! I am really happy that the engine gets such a tribute!

I wish you - and us, the users - a good progress in the development of the MMOG and the engine!

Keep us informed, we are very keen to here any news of it.

I a fan of gamestudio I really happy with the future
I like to see that 2010 version (Like visual studio?"Gamestudio 2010" :-).)

Already! Gamestudio on the roll! Can't wait to see the features, and BTW, i want a copy of A8 .

Congratulations! This is really exciting that you won the contract (I knew you had a good feeling about it, and heard good things about it, but this is the first I've heard of you winning the contract).

This is very good news.

Jibb

Will you use Lite-C for the Multiplayer-Client or
do you develop it directly in C++ ?

I also wanted to ask that.