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Designer of Apocalypse Rising and Tiny Tanks on Roblox. Currently working on Apocalypse Rising 2, now free to play!

Virginia, USA
Joined July 2012
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@Gusmanak
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3 years
We've been working on #ApocalypseRising2 's next map iteration! This time we're experimenting with some non-enterable structures to increase performance and make towns bigger. We're also working to make looting less repetitive. Check out our progress on the new map's big city! 🏙️
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7 years
The Apocalypse Rising 2 Alpha will release on August 4th, at 8:00pm ET. Sorry for the delay!
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7 years
It's official! The Apocalypse Rising 2 Alpha will be available on July 28th for 1,000 R$! Follow me for updates!
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5 years
Coming soon to Apocalypse Rising 2 Alpha!
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7 years
Captain, it appears we've run aground! ⚓️
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6 years
Welcome to the 2017 Jailbreak Bloxy Awards! Seriously, congratulations to to all the winners though.
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8 years
Apocalypse Rising 2 is in development! Check out our reveal thread here:
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2 years
I'm excited to announce that #ApocalypseRising2 will become Free to Play on July 1st, 2022! The game may not be as complete as we would like, but we have big plans for the future, and it's time everyone had a chance to play! READ MORE: #RobloxDev #Roblox
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7 years
The Apocalypse Rising 2 Alpha map is coming along nicely! Remember this is only a tiny portion of the full map. We hope to test it out soon!
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7 years
does this look like the face of mercy?
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7 years
Apoc 2's Alpha may include up to 28 firearms across 8 different calibers! If that's not exciting enough, here's a WIP first-person view:
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5 years
Alpha v1.0 will be #ApocalypseRising2 's largest update yet! ETA is unknown, but it will include cars/boats, firearm animations, skins, a new inventory UI, a new version of the map, and more. New locations will be added, including the Oil Rig. Check out the progress! #RobloxDev
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3 years
Coming soon to #ApocalypseRising2 Alpha, here's a peek at the long-awaited prison island! We're also working on the new vaulting/climbing system, which will make windows much less frustrating to traverse. Vehicle physics and general performance has also been a focus. Stay tuned!
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8 years
Apocalypse Rising 2 is in development! Here's our latest draft of the new map. You can compare it to "Reimagined".
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5 years
After five long years of work, today I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Video Game Design! My days of lectures and assignments are over. I'm looking forward to finally being able to work on Apocalypse Rising 2 full time!
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8 years
Apocalypse Rising's vehicle physics are legendary.
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7 years
Here's a peek at the Military Backpack - coming soon to Apoc 2 Alpha. This will be the highest capacity pack in the game so far.
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7 years
This is the current iteration of the map portion we plan to use for Alpha! We still have a lot of work to do, but keep an eye out for news!
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7 years
Here's another iteration of the helicopter crash site in Apocalypse Rising 2! Meanwhile, keep an eye out for a community update this week!
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7 years
Apparently Roblox censors the word "concrete" so now our walking sounds are called "sidewalk surface". This makes me irrationally angry.
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4 years
Finally #ApocalypseRising2 has been updated with what we're calling Alpha v1.0! Cars/boats, gun skins, reload animations, a new map, a new inventory UI, and so much more has been added to the game! This is our biggest update ever! #RobloxDev
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8 years
Apocalypse Rising 2 art assets sneak peek:
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7 years
We've added a sports car to Apocalypse Rising!
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4 years
We're working on a new island for #ApocalypseRising2 Alpha! Here's a peek at what we're calling the "Smugglers Airfield". The island will support a few other small unique locations as well. We're also working on some other aspects of the map, so please offer some suggestions!
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7 years
Some locations in Apocalypse Rising 2 will stand out among others. Here's a unique grain silo, unlike any other:
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9 months
The Apocalypse Rising 2 Drying Event has begun! CHANGELOG: Game Link: #Roblox #ApocalypseRising2 #RobloxDev
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Gus Dubetz
4 years
We have been conducting a lot of internal tests on the upcoming #ApocalypseRising2 update! Major performance issues have been fixed, but unfortunately it still isn't stable enough for release. Work has continued elsewhere, as always. Check out the map, and the new island! #Roblox
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2 years
My beloved cat died today. For two and a half years, Pickles rarely left my side. In the little time when he wasn't on my desk, in my arms, or at my feet, he was outside exploring and bringing shrews to my room. But the nearby road was too dangerous, and nothing will be the same.
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7 years
Today we'll be running more internal Dualpoint staff tests. After that we'll announce a new release date for Apoc 2's Alpha, with a time.
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7 years
Here's our work-in-progress helicopter crash site for Apoc 2! This is an early iteration that may change a lot - but it's still cool.
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7 years
The Apoc 2 Alpha is only 10 days away!
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7 years
New military truck for Apoc 2! Looking at this, can you imagine what the military boats will look like? Meanwhile, stay tuned for more news!
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7 years
When two fresh spawns see eachother in Apocalypse Rising. source - Apoc subreddit
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5 years
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7 years
Our next Apoc 2 patch will include a new Military pack and vest, along with some changes to capacity here and there. Here's a peek!
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7 years
We failed to make our July 28th release! Our staff test revealed bugs we must fix before Alpha is ready. Read here:
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7 years
Happy Thanksgiving! Here's an initial draft of Apoc 2's Lighthouse - more pictures coming soon. Follow me for development updates!
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5 years
One night last week I heard this stray kitten crying outside in the cold, and I somehow managed to bring him in. Just had a check-up - he's healthy, and about 2-3 months old. Everyone, meet Pickles!
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7 years
Apoc 2 Alpha is only weeks away! A lot of information about the game will be revealed as July 28th nears. Follow me for the latest updates!
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7 years
New Apoc 2 firearms, and vehicle. FYI all new firearms we create for AR2 will likely be implemented/playable whenever the Beta is available.
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8 years
Apocalypse Rising 2 is in development! Here's a sneak peek of our new models.
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8 years
When I catch you exploiting Apoc
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7 years
Bear with us while we track down and kill bugs in this early state of Alpha! Fixing corpse looting and doors are top priorities.
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4 years
@AlbertsStuff @JakeJayingee Apocalypse Rising is almost 8 years old. We're focusing on Apocalypse Rising 2 because the original game cannot be maintained.
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Gus Dubetz
4 years
The new map for the #ApocalypseRising2 Alpha v1.0 update is complete. We have 15 functional vehicles, and all of the new systems/additions implemented. Recently we ran some large-scale tests. We have a few issues to fix first, but we're hoping to ship the update soon! #RobloxDev
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7 years
The Apoc 2 University buildings are in progress. Hopefully the complete location will be ready to add to the Alpha map in a few weeks! Peek:
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7 years
Apocalypse Rising is five years old! To celebrate we've added a fun effect to zombies, and weapon skins are 50% off.
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7 years
Apoc 2 needs structure designers/builders! Link an album of your past work (especially buildings) if you want a spot on the team. Thanks!
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7 years
Here's three firearms for Apocalypse Rising 2! The list of planned firearms for Apoc 2 is always subject to change, but I really like these!
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7 years
When I was at RDC I picked up the Apocalypse Rising 4x4 and got it signed by all the Roblox staff who made it a reality!
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8 years
Some tweaks were made to the structures and vehicles. Now with ROBLOX materials, this looks a lot more consistent.
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7 years
Next few days will be intense. I can't stress enough that even though we've been working on it for a year, Apoc 2 will still be an ALPHA. ⚠
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8 years
ATV and new furniture for Apoc 2! Containers will spawn unique loot. For example - guns in safes, tools in lockers, food in freezers, etc.
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7 years
Terrain for the AR2 Alpha map is complete. Next I have to populate it with structures, trees, and rocks. Internal testing could start soon!
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7 years
In the Apoc 2 Alpha, doors and corpse looting should be more functional now. We're actively fixing issues and taking suggestions!
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8 years
It's Apoc's 4th birthday! Get all three high-tier skins and check out our announcement on our future plans!
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8 years
Apocalypse Rising 2 will allow you to fit attachments to most weapons. Civilian firearms especially benefit from this! Here's some examples:
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7 years
I do not approve of people using copies of Apocalypse Rising to create their own version of the game. Any instance of this will be reported.
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7 years
Would anyone be interested in seeing a video of me placing furniture/loot in an Apoc 2 house, and explaining how it works?
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7 years
The team has completed and furnished nearly 40 structures for Apoc 2. Here's some exterior shots of structures from different categories!
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1 year
A member of the Apocalypse Rising subreddit decorated a cake based on the Canned Whole Chicken from #ApocalypseRising2 ! The DPI team loves it! It's so cool to see how creative players can be. We can't wait to add more fun food items! #Roblox Original Post:
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8 years
Apocalypse Rising 2 is in development! Here's a draft of our inventory UI.
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7 years
Highly subject to change, and there's more work to do so expect way better images further down the line -- but here's a sneak peek:
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7 years
Check out these hand cannons! They're bound to be popular sidearms in Apoc 2. Can you guess what the other two .44 Magnum firearms will be?
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7 years
Here's a quick shot of a palm tree alongside a new Apoc 2 car. With any luck, some of the next sneak peeks will be pretty big!
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6 years
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8 years
New Motorcycle/sidecar for Apoc 2! And with our custom Level of Detail system, houses could have lootable containers with high FPS! (in-dev)
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6 years
Trying very hard to implement a new playable island into Apoc 2 Alpha before Christmas! The unique locations for the island won't be ready yet, but they will be added later. This is highly subject to change, and will likely be edited dramatically in the future.
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7 years
Here's a sneak peek of the Observatory's powerhouse for Apoc 2! It's a great example of how cool we can make the game's structures.
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6 years
Check out these new textures for some of Apoc 2's loot! We're in the process of transitioning to new appearances and names for medical items. The green medkit will replace the "Auto Injector", and the Vitamins will become the new "Stamina Booster", for example.
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7 years
Here's a new iteration of the shipwreck for Apoc 2! Check out the green character for a scale reference. And no, the guns won't be operable.
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I'm always looking for builders to help populate Apoc 2 with unique structures. Post your portfolio if you want a job! Here's an example:
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7 years
Latest add to my firearm collection: M44 Mosin Nagant Carbine. I'm looking forward to recording its sounds for AR2 with my audio equipment!
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5 years
Here's a reminder of what vehicles we plan to include in #ApocalypseRising2 Alpha v1.0! Work on the new map iteration has already begun, and many players will be happy to know that there will be more land-area to accommodate the addition vehicles. Stay tuned for more information!
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8 years
Say hello to Apocalypse Rising 2's police cruiser! Jcfc has been doing an incredible job with the game's models.
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4 years
We've been a bit slow with the next #ApocalypseRising2 update because we're sneaking in performance upgrades and some new emergency service buildings to replace the current ones. Here's a peak at some of the new structures! At least three structures in Ashland will be upgraded.
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6 years
The next update to Apoc 2 Alpha will also include the Geothermal Power Plant! This location will dominate the center of the volcano island. I still can't predict when, but we will release the update as soon as possible. There's still a few small issues to fix!
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5 years
Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again?
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8 years
Three new firearms have been created for Apocalypse Rising 2, and there's more to come!
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4 years
We're trying out more dense forests for the upcoming #ApocalypseRising2 update! The changes to "monastery island" can also be seen in the 1st image. Thanks to @Stant0l , there's very little map work left to do. Besides some bugs and feature work, the update is nearly ready!
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7 years
New pickup truck for Apoc 2! And as with all Apoc 2 assets, we're constantly iterating. The other two vehicles had side-view mirrors added.
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8 years
Apocalypse Rising 2 will have a wide variety of vehicles. Check out the latest model! (don't forget that anything is subject to change here)
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7 years
I wish dropping objects into a model didn't open the model.
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7 years
In memory of a previous April 1st update, we've turned all Apoc maps into deserts and added a .44 revolver! Event will end on April 17th.
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7 years
Here's footage of our first pre-alpha staff test. Everything here is subject to change, and you may witness bugs!
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6 years
Apocalypse Rising is now available for Xbox One!
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6 years
Today I added something pretty special to my firearm collection - a 1951 SKS-45! Now I'm definitely ready for the post-apocalypse.
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5 years
First look at Apoc 2's WIP oil rig location! This rig will be accessible with or without a boat, but it's possible vehicle/watercraft functionality will be implemented into the game around the time it will be completed. I'm particularly hoping for a working lifeboat, maybe?
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7 years
The next AR2 Alpha patch will be our biggest one yet. We will release notes with this one, but as usual expect bugs - and help us find them!
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8 years
Here's some base-building resource concepts for Apoc 2! Perhaps these resources could be used to construct prefabricated base structures?
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4 years
Here's a peek at some more new assets and locations coming in #ApocalypseRising2 's next update! We're almost done with the expansion of the map, but gameplay tweaks are also going well. This update will feature a new recoil system and a rebalance of recoil for all firearms!
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3 years
I know it's been a long time, but we finally have new land vehicles coming soon to #ApocalypseRising2 ! @Stant0l did a great job on these models, and there's more on the way! Do you have any vehicle suggestions? Let us know!
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7 years
Revealing two additional potential firearms for Apocalypse Rising 2 - for the .44 Magnum cartridge. Subject to change.
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