What changed in Ace of Spades: Battle Builder in 2013

The default selected equipment item is now the most practical item in a player's inventory.

Construct names now update correctly when changing class with the keyboard.

Players no longer see a blank screen when entering spectate as classes change.

Issue fixed where block usage would not update if a player changes class with the keyboard.

Team progress bar now positions correctly when the window is resized.

Class menu button no longer enables at inappropriate times.

Leaderboards no longer appear empty without an error message.

Fixed an issue where leaderboards could appear empty without a relevant error message.

Prefabs are now referred to as constructs in all menus.

Issue fixed where construct names would not update if a player changes class with the keyboard.

Non-hosts can no longer change UGC settings after the host loses connection.

Changing Max Players while a player joins no longer causes ghosting.

Players joining from spectators can no longer be auto-assigned a restricted class.

Votekick can now only be initiated by players on the same team as the player subject to a kick vote.

Spectators can now be seen on the score screen and vote-kick dialog from the opposing team.

Servers now sort by current players, followed by maximum players by default.

Fixed an issue which could cause a survivor to remain a survivor after death in Zombie! Mode.

Fixed an issue that would cause players to be presented with a blank screen when entering spectate as classes are changing.

Changing the Max Players while a player joins could cause the player to ghost and break the lobby.

The Server List will now sort servers by current players, followed by maximum players by default.

Players are sent back to the main menu with an error message if connection is lost on the lobbies menu.

Votekick can now only be initiated by teammates of the player subject to the vote.

Block usage now updates correctly when changing class with the keyboard.

Turrets can no longer be placed inside blocks in certain situations.

Several security/hack fixes have been attempted.

Construct Set field now yields options correctly.

Survivors no longer remain in survivor status after death.

Fixed an issue where Turrets could be placed inside blocks in some situations.

To reduce cases of using it to team kill.

Could prevent a custom match host from kicking a player.

Ensures the best server is selected based on ping and server population.

Cost displayed in red if placement is not valid

General is now the second option.

Could cause a game crash in certain scenarios.

Names are cropped instead of resized

Should no longer cause connection timeout message.

Not being neutral sometimes.

By cropping rather than re-sizing the font.

When the option was enabled in a Custom Match.

On the loading screen.

Cost displayed even if placement is invalid, shown in red.

Player's team color would become 'Blue' if selected as 'Neutral'.

The Mac version of Ace of Spades has been launched and is now available on Steam.

The Mac version of Ace of Spades: Battle Builder is now available on Steam.

To celebrate the launch of the Mac version, both Mac and PC users can enjoy a 50% discount for a limited time.

To celebrate the launch, both Mac and PC users can enjoy a 50% discount for a limited time.

A new player profile feature will track match and performance results.

The Rocketeer class has been redesigned into a utility class focused on building and defense.

Introduction of a chat box and host controls for game settings and team assignments.

Ability to define game mode, privacy, map, max players, and match length.

A new tutorial designed to help new players learn the basics.

A new player profile feature will track match performance and leaderboard standings.

Introduction of a chat box and host controls for game settings and team assignments.

Leaderboards will be integrated into the game for easier access to performance stats.

Players can create and host their own custom games with various settings.

The main menu has been updated for improved navigation.

Ranked matches will now allow players to select their preferred game mode.

Options to customize rules such as block health, wallet size, game speed, spawn settings, and class/weapon availability.

A range of global balancing changes will be implemented.

Ranked matches will now allow players to select their preferred game mode.

The Rocketeer class has been reworked into a utility class called Engineer.

Leaderboards will be integrated into the game for easier access to performance stats.

Customization options for block health, wallet size, game speed, spawn settings, classes, and weapons.

Introduction of a player profile capturing statistics and details about gameplay.

Introduction of a player profile capturing statistics and details about gameplay.

Ability to define game mode, privacy, map, max players, and match length.

Players can create and host their own custom games with adjustable settings.

The main menu has been updated for improved navigation.

A range of balancing adjustments will be implemented.

A tutorial designed for new players to learn the basics of the game.

Indicates up/down accordingly.

Using RMB with the spade. Destroyed blocks are not added to the players total block count.

Messages like Block Not Attached, Block Too Far Away etc.

Entity Icons on the Mini Map are now white instead of black.

Destroyed blocks are not added to the player's total block count.

For Standard Blocks and Prefabs. (Press E or Right Click)

When current weapon is out of ammo.

Due to balancing changes made for this build. Will be fixed in future version.

Against other players.

Pointing up/down accordingly in Classic mode.

No longer functions correctly due to balancing changes made for this build. Will be fixed in future version.

The Colosseum, The Great Wall, Atlantis, Frontier, Invasion, Classic Gen

Added in Demolition Mode.

Other optimisations included.

Automatically.

Between sessions.

The Colosseum, The Great Wall, Atlantis, Frontier, Invasion, Classic Gen

To 3 seconds.

Attackers vs Defenders gameplay mode introduced.

For Standard Blocks and Prefabs. (Press E or Right Click)

Attackers vs Defenders gameplay mode introduced.

In Classic mode.

Before the end of the round.

Changes made to Classic mode.

Players can now receive these statuses against other players.

In Demolition Mode.

Regardless of team balancing.

Regardless of team balancing.

On team members.

Messages like Block Not Attached, Block Too Far Away etc.

Entity Icons on the Mini Map are now white instead of black.

Detonation time remains consistent regardless of throwing.

Moved to the right hand side of the screen.

Timer now displays correctly.

A message is displayed on screen when a player joins or leaves.

A conceivable fix has been implemented.

Players are now less likely to spawn on rooftops.

Now has its own sound effect instead of using the grenade sound.

Allows refilling the fuel bar even when ammo is full.

A message is shown on screen when a player joins or leaves the game.

Defaults to the Internet tab rather than the Favourites tab.

Now has its own sound effect instead of using the grenade sound.

Grenades now appear on the ground instead.

Now moves more smoothly and shows loading progress better.

Should cause fewer crashes.

Servers now only refresh once instead of repeatedly.

Players can no longer pass through solid blocks.

Can now refill the fuel bar even with full ammo.

Servers now refresh once instead of repeatedly.

Moved to the right hand side of the screen.

Now defaults to the Internet tab instead of the Favourites tab.

A conceivable fix for connection-breaking server issues.

Detonation time does not change whether thrown or not.

Allows scrolling through and following remaining teammates after being killed.

Players are now less likely to spawn on rooftops and in contested areas.

Players can no longer pass through solid blocks.

Kill cam lets you scroll through and follow remaining teammates.

Now moves more smoothly and shows quicker map data loading.

They now appear on the ground instead.

Should cause fewer crashes.

Bonus MAP - Tokyo Neon and Ancient Egypt as voted by the community

Includes Tommy Gun, Snub-Nosed Pistol, Molotov Cocktail, and Crowbar

Tommy Gun, Snub-Nosed Pistol, Molotov Cocktail, Crowbar

Occupy territories and prevent enemies from reclaiming them; points awarded based on claimed hills

4 randomly chosen skins for each gangster and 2 boss skins for VIP Mode

Each team must protect their VIPs and kill the enemy VIP. Players' health decreases after their VIP dies.

Occupy territories and stop enemy players from taking them back. Points awarded based on occupied hills.

Protect your VIP and kill the enemy VIP; players' health decreases after VIP dies

Bonus MAP - Tokyo Neon and Ancient Egypt as voted by the community.

4 randomly chosen skins for each gangster and 2 boss skins for VIP Mode

Spelling mistake in French version corrected.

Clickable area to sort by Ping on the Choose Match Menu has been expanded.

The clickable area to sort by Ping on the Choose Match Menu has been expanded to cover the whole of the word.

Lighting is correctly removed when a Flare Block is destroyed.

Changed to avoid repeatedly displaying the same message.

Given the pickaxe as an option on the Choose Class screen.

Winter Valley skybox has been better aligned with sea level.

Player is now able to sprint at the right speed after capturing the intel - not while holding it.

Flare blocks correctly displayed when placed on water.

Player is now able to sprint at the right speed after capturing the intel - not while you are holding it.

Captures are worth 1 point now instead of 10.

Spelling mistake in French version corrected.

Reticule no longer turns red when hitting a friendly character or firing at the area of a dead character.

Score limit is now 5 rather than 50.

Multiple ammo boxes will no longer spawn on the same point at the same time.

The CP is now double-sided. If a player camps inside, they will not be able to see out.

Improvements to indicator showing whether a block can be placed or not.

The achievement 'Dead Drop' now unlocks correctly.

The CP is now double-sided; players camping inside will not be able to see out.

Achievement now unlocks correctly.

Rocketeer has been given the pickaxe as an option on the Choose Class screen.

Reticule no longer turns red when hitting a friendly character.

All buttons in the menus increase in brightness when the mouse hovers over.

CTF now has a score limit of 5 rather than 50.

CTF captures are worth 1 point now instead of 10.

Multiple ammo boxes will no longer spawn on the same point at the same time.

All buttons in the menus increase in brightness when the mouse hovers over.

Reticule no longer turns red when firing at the area of a dead character.

Changed to avoid repeatedly displaying the same message.

Flare blocks correctly displayed when placed on water.

The mysterious sound of placing a block no longer happens when you don't have any blocks to place.

Now explodes when it has fired 10 rockets rather than when it has run out of time.

Skybox has been better aligned with sea level.

Names and icons turn red on the scoreboard if the player has been killed.

Improvements to indicator showing whether a block can be placed or not.

Names and icons turn red on the in-game scoreboard if the player has been killed.

The mysterious sound of placing a block no longer happens when you don't have any blocks to place.

Rocket Turret now explodes when it has fired 10 rockets rather than when it has run out of time.

Lighting is correctly removed when a Flare Block is destroyed.

Players will have the ability to create private matches, choose maps, game types, and load-outs.

Volunteers will be sought to test the new customized match system and provide feedback.

Community leaders will have access to local server space with a set number of game slots for a fee.

The community will help shape the custom server experience through feedback and testing.

Volunteers will be sought to test the new customised match system and provide feedback.

Players will have the ability to create private matches, choose maps, game types, and load-outs.

OpenGL 1.5 shader setting added to Graphics Tab of the Settings Menu

Fixes for matches not ending when winning score is reached

Reticule is no longer displayed in aimed mode

WW1: White floating block removed from map

Prefab placement method optimised

Fixes to players falling out of the map

To the Bridge: One spawn point has been moved to avoid spawning on top of a building.

To the Bridge: One spawn point has been moved to avoid spawning on top of a building.

Fixes for some crashes on game loading screen

Change Class icon does not show any more when players try to change their team

Fixes to players falling out of the map

Flare block tool can always be selected on choose class menu

Further fixes to client/server desync issues

Fixes to clients loading into the incorrect map

All weapons: reticule no longer changes color if no damage has been done

Multi Hill: 4 figure team scores are displayed correctly

Correct Skydome now displays in Winter Valley

Digging sound effects are now correctly played

Reticule is no longer displayed in aimed mode

WW1: White floating block removed from map

Fixes for matches not ending when winning score is reached

All weapons: reticule no longer changes color if no damage has been done

Intel is now waterproof and floats on water

Further fixes to client/server desync issues

Prefab placement method optimised

Tweaks to optimization for some low end systems

Player is unable to use spade whilst sprinting

Picking up an ammo crate always correctly updates player’s ammo count

Digging sound effects are now correctly played

Fixes to clients loading into the incorrect map

Picking up an ammo crate always correctly updates player’s ammo count

Ambient Occlusion displays correctly on low and medium graphics settings

Change Class icon does not show any more when players try to change their team

Weapon inventory is always horizontally centered on screen

Flare block tool can always be selected on choose class menu

Bran Castle: Removed from Multi Hill rotation

Player is unable to use spade whilst sprinting

Weapon inventory is always horizontally centered on screen

Score is now locked when scoreboard appears

Intel is now waterproof and floats on water

Correct Skydome now displays in Winter Valley

Score is now locked when scoreboard appears

Multi Hill: 4 figure team scores are displayed correctly

Ambient Occlusion displays correctly on low and medium graphics settings

Fixes for some crashes on game loading screen

OpenGL 1.5 shader setting added to Graphics Tab of the Settings Menu

Tweaks to optimization for some low end systems

Split Sniper Rifle into two variations: Single shot super powerful and weaker larger magazine.

Classic Mode is launched, reminiscent of the alpha versions of Ace of Spades.

RPG weapon changed from slow but strong to faster with less impact.

Split Shotgun into two variations: Double barreled with high power but short range and pump action with less power but greater range.

Split the Jetpack into low hover for long travel and short burst for super jumps.

RPG weapon changed from slow but strong to faster with less impact.

Split the Sniper Rifle into a single shot super powerful and a weaker version with larger magazine.

Split the RPG into powerful slow single shot and rocket jump RPG.

Split RPG into two variations: Powerful slow single shot and Rocket jump RPG.

Split the Shotgun into double barreled with crazy power but short range and pump action with less power but greater range.

Split Jetpack into two variations: Low hover for long travel and short burst for super jumps.

Classic Mode is launched, reminiscent of alpha versions of Ace of Spades.