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For those excited for Quiver Fortress, I apologize for the roller coaster of a development cycle this project has effectively created. I have a few ideas for TF2 mod projects, but HL2 mods will continue to be my main focus going forward.

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The new version will focus more on integrating the features and fixes directly into it, rather than messing up the code for misplaced "compatibility" reasons. In addition, this new focus will allow for faster fork development, so mods get done faster.

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The problem with the fork was the idea that the user could reset the fork back to the initial release of the TF2 SDK if they wanted to. The thing is: why would anyone do that? If you're modifying the fork anyways, what's the point?

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While I want to do more experiments, this mod failed because it was more an experiment than a tighty wound experience. BDS Base will also focus more on enhancing the engine its a fork of, rather than building on it.

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While there was an effort in tightening up the goals for Quiver, the problem was that it would involve undoing a lot of the work already done on the mod. Quiver still had no identity even after the push to work on it further.

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The plan going forward is to focus more on developing mods with much more defined goals, like SURVIVOR II. Quiver was focused more on many different ideas, rather than defined goals.

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As a result, the Quiver Fortress project has been cancelled, for real this time. SURVIVOR II isn't affected by this as it hasn't moved forward in development, as more time was put on the fork and Quiver than that project.

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However, this also means that the development of Quiver Fortress and other projects on the BDS Base would have to restart from scratch. Unfortunately, I have lost a lot of my motivation to work on the project, and not a lot of ideas were created other than "remove bunnyhopping".

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Today I'll be remaking the branch from scratch. It will be temporarily deleted, then re-uploaded info its own standalone repo. Then, I'll be reforking the Source SDK repo. This will allow for much faster development of the fork without going through the handiwork of adding every feature in manually

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- The code is in ifdef hell. Implementing PRs in the first place is a complete pain in the ass because it MUST be in a #ifdef BDSBASE tag. - Confusing feature integration. The current version of BDS Base has a bunch of features that, although they are useful, are difficult to fully implement.

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There are various issues with the repository, that cannot be easily fixed without resetting the entire repository. These include: - All the PRs are not credited properly. PRs should be properly co-authored and they aren't implemented here that way. Referencing the PR number isn't enough.

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Bitl Development Studio @bds.bitl.dev · 01/05/2026

Here's an update on Quiver Fortress and the base that powers it: Source SDK BDS Base. In the past, I announced that Quiver Fortress was back in development after a couple weeks of the project being shelved. Although this was indeed the case, one of the biggest issues was the fork the mod is using.

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Hi all, I recently posted about eventually using s&box or Godot for my next major project. Facepunch's recent statement on AI made me lose confidence in s&box. I will still keep an eye on it as it develops, but I won't use it for future projects (for now).

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I do not plan to release any content onto the s&box platform and I plan to release my stuff standalone after legal stuff is ironed out on Facepunch's end (if I end up using s&box).

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I do NOT support AI content and I still plan to use s&box as one of my engine choices, assuming in good faith that Facepunch will address this moderation issue with the platform and also assuming that AI content won't get directly integrated into the codebase.

On the topic of s&box, I also pledge that AI-generated content or code will NEVER be used in the projects I create. s&box's platform has a rampant issue at the moment with AI-generated user created content that Facepunch has already addressed.

On top of the FR: REMNANTS announcement, I also wanted to announce my intention to move engines. After the release of FR: REMNANTS and other mods, there will be ongoing experiments with both s&box and Godot to decide which engine will be used for future projects.

Bitl Development Studio @bds.bitl.dev · 21/04/2026

All projects that have been released will keep their codename, specifically FIREFIGHT RELOADED and Novetus.

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Bitl Development Studio @bds.bitl.dev · 21/04/2026

All of these projects will be named based on the beginning of the development cycle for each. Quiver Fortress = Project Alfa SURVIVOR II = Project Bravo Project Zecora (already a project codename) = Project Charlie

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Bitl Development Studio @bds.bitl.dev · 21/04/2026

Bitl Development Studio now uses NATO phonetic alphabet words as codenames for upcoming/in development projects. All projects that haven't seen a proper release yet (Quiver Fortress, SURVIVOR II, and Project Zecora) will use this new codename system. Image from Wikipedia.

The NATO Phonetic Alphabet.

Alfa November
Bravo Oscar
Charlie Papa
Delta Quebec
Echo Romeo
Foxtrot Sierra
Golf Tango
Hotel Uniform
India Victor
Juliett Whiskey
Kilo Xray
Lima Yankee
Mike Zulu

- There will still be a focus on making sure the visual identity of the game is similar to 2007 TF2. Development will restart soon. We're back in action. More info coming soon.

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- Previously, Quiver Fortress had a weapon whitelist that allowed only certain weapons to be included. At the moment though, it is too big. There are plans to reduce the weapon whitelist further to reevaluate each weapon.

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- Weapons will be rebalanced to fit this gameplay style. Any potential weapon inclusions would need to be adapted to this. Custom weapons already added in will be removed as they mostly don't fit with the gameplay concept. New ones will be put in their place.

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- The mod will be focused on creating a faster TF2 experience. The original plan was to also include bunnyhopping, but it will be removed based on internal feedback.

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Bitl Development Studio @bds.bitl.dev · 21/02/2026

Hi everyone, A while back, I announced that Quiver Fortress would be suspended, due to it lacking a proper identity as multiple ideas for the mod have been brought in. Quiver Fortress is a mod that will be TF2, rebalanced and retuned to be a faster experience. It is back. More details:

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This build will be maintained as the fork is developed for archival purposes, but will not be actively developed upon. I hope that its codebase will be useful for those wishing to make their own TF2 mods. github.com/BitlDevelopm... I apologize for the inconvenience. (4/4)

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GitHub - BitlDevelopmentStudios/source-sdk-2013-bds-base: The 2013 edition of the Source SDK. Modified for use for Bitl Development Studio's current and future projects.

The 2013 edition of the Source SDK. Modified for use for Bitl Development Studio's current and future projects. - BitlDevelopmentStudios/source-sdk-2013-bds-base

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Bitl Development Studio @bds.bitl.dev · 21/02/2026

I also have been far too busy to focus on it due to school and work, and I felt like the project was too much of a burden for me. The code for Quiver Fortress and its assets will remain available in the BDS Base repo for those who would like to compile the latest build. (3/4)

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GitHub - BitlDevelopmentStudios/source-sdk-2013-bds-base: The 2013 edition of the Source SDK. Modified for use for Bitl Development Studio's current and future projects.

The 2013 edition of the Source SDK. Modified for use for Bitl Development Studio's current and future projects. - BitlDevelopmentStudios/source-sdk-2013-bds-base

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Bitl Development Studio @bds.bitl.dev · 21/02/2026

Hi all, I wanted to state that Quiver Fortress' development has been suspended indefinitely. The mod has had identity problems since its inception, with it trying to do multiple things (rebalancing, gameplay overhaul, new weapons, paying tribute to old TF games, etc). (1/4)

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GitHub - BitlDevelopmentStudios/source-sdk-2013-bds-base: The 2013 edition of the Source SDK. Modified for use for Bitl Development Studio's current and future projects.

The 2013 edition of the Source SDK. Modified for use for Bitl Development Studio's current and future projects. - BitlDevelopmentStudios/source-sdk-2013-bds-base

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Bitl ❤️ @at.bitl.dev · 28/12/2025

I've been planning for the last couple of months on ways to reduce the amount of equipment I use for music creation in order to encourage me to learn the gear I already have and introduce new pieces of gear I've been wanting to try, mainly polyphonic stuff. Hope you like chords.

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Bitl ❤️ @at.bitl.dev · 28/12/2025

Hi all, I have decided to put the "persecution of the unwilling" album project alongside any album project on pause as I plan for a studio refresh that is planned to happen early next year.

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It's planned to use Godot. I wish i could use Source but I'm unsure of the licensing situation at the moment (if i can license it)

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- Quiver Fortress will become a tech demo for BDSBase, but there are no plans for a formal release at the moment. - Survivor 2 is still planned.

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Due to this announcement, here are the plans moving forward: - There will be a FIREFIGHT RELOADED and Novetus update releasing sometime in Q1 of 2026. - Updates will slow down for the above projects and current ones already planned. I want to try and see if i can reduce the slowing however.

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Announcing my next major project: ZIOCRONICA! A new FPS from the creator of FIREFIGHT RELOADED and Novetus. #ganedev #indie #ziocronica

$I am proud to announce ZIOCRONICA properly since I haven't announced it when I talked about the ZIOCRINICA project. ZIOCRONICA is the biggest project that I have planned out, with the planning stages alone taking up almost 10 years. It's only now that my fantasy can now be finally realized. ZIOCRONICA tells the story of the Traveller, an entity without past memories, waking up in a world between Heaven, Earth and Hell, ZIOCRONICA. The land is ruled by a tyrannical dictator and his seemingly unstoppable army. The Traveller must join a fractured Resistance, broken by ideological differences that must be united for one purpose: to bring the Dictator and his empire down for good.$ ZIOCRONICA is the biggest project that I have planned out, with the planning stages alone taking up almost 10 years. It's only now that my fantasy can now be finally realized.

Besides its campaign, there are also plans for a new horde mode that will be a spiritual successor to FIREFIGHT RELOADED.

More details will be released soon as development begins next year.

ZIOCRONICA is the biggest project that I have planned out, with the planning stages alone taking up almost 10 years. It's only now that my fantasy can now be finally realized.

Besides its campaign, there are also plans for a new horde mode that will be a spiritual successor to FIREFIGHT RELOADED.

More details will be released soon as development begins next year.

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here are their names and ids: bitl1- 1390096248551378984 bitl0 - 1390601655174565928 bitll0 - 1390091530714353815 this seems to only be a problem in Novetus, but i'm posting here as well

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Hi all, I wanted to inform everyone that there's accounts trying to impersonate me on Discord. if you get a friend request from "bitl0", "bitll0", or "bitl1", block them immediately. the only real accounts are bitl and bitldevstudios.

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the album will have two parts. the first 4 tracks will focus on the origin of the border world, ziocronica, and its history up to that point. the rest of the album will focus on the resistance's fight for survival.

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