Hey, storm chasers! The radar got a serious overhaul this month — warning popups, other chasers on the map, your own probes and reports, tracked lightning, and stations the storm can knock out. Here's what's new.
The Short Version
- Radar: warning popups, spotter blips, probe and report markers, tracked lightning, and an active-warning indicator
- Minimap: added to the bottom left of the HUD
- Stations: short-range sites, destructible stations, and 3D models for all of them
Updated Radar System
The radar and map system has been overhauled with new hover popups for warnings, a spotter network showing other players as green blips, and visibility for your placed probes and storm reports. Lightning bolts tracked by radar stations are now displayed, and there's an alert indicator in the top right showing the count and highest severity of active warnings.
Minimap
Added a minimap to the bottom left of the HUD for navigation and awareness.
Short Range & Damaged Radar Stations
Short-range radar stations (yellow/orange blips) have been added, similar to those found at airports and schools. Radar stations can now be destroyed and will show their last scan with a red blip indicator.
Radar Station 3D Models
Added 3D models for radar stations.
What's Next?
A smaller update this time — final exams have taken most of my time. The main tasks remaining before release are tweaking, bug fixes, and adding the rest of the vehicles and player outfits.
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Stay safe out there.