Team17 has announced Worms WMD

[StepS]

Hey gang.

So I've noticed a bit more chatter about the Drill and I recalled saying that I would look into whether or not the Blowtorch mimic'd what the Drill could do. I've made a quick little clip to showcase the Blowtorch in action:

Good video. But as you probably understand from other people's replies in the thread, this will not be enough to fully replace the drill. Perhaps the most critical feature of the drill was that it could be activated in mid-air (during a jump or a controlled flight), as well as from ropes/bungees/jetpacks/parachutes, and slide on the terrain in case there's horizontal momentum. Another (though less important overall) point was the slight randomness of the tunnel drilled. Thanks for letting us know though.

[XanKriegor]

Exactly, StepS.

Also, "If you let my gf go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will DRILL you." 

[Kradie]

Jonno,

In Worms Armageddon,  the names that are above the worms head have solid background. You can choose to hide team name, name, health and even have all 3 of them removed. Is this possible to include in WMD?
Solid background and semi solid background would also be a welcome edition-.  Same goes for Team names.

I assume that there are no border options? Will it be implemented? Or will it be up to map authors?

[Jonno_Team17]

Jonno,

In Worms Armageddon,  the names that are above the worms head have solid background. You can choose to hide team name, name, health and even have all 3 of them removed. Is this possible to include in WMD?
Solid background and semi solid background would also be a welcome edition-.  Same goes for Team names.

I assume that there are no border options? Will it be implemented? Or will it be up to map authors?

You can toggle whether worms have team name, name, health or have all 3 removed yes On a controller it's as simple as using the left bumper.

Currently the only maps with borders are the cavernous maps. If you want true border maps it'll be down to the PNG map importer authors at this time.

[TheKomodo]

Yeah sorry MI/Jonno, get carried away sometimes

Something I would like to see is a detailed video of the Jetpack, is that around yet Jonno?

[nino]

will we be able to select weapons by hiting the F keys? how will be possible to choose the rope is there are 3 kind of... ? maybe is is a dumb question but it does not lose the credit cos iam dumb so, it is normal to come a dumb question from a dumb person 

[ANO]

will we be able to select weapons by hiting the F keys? how will be possible to choose the rope is there are 3 kind of... ? maybe is is a dumb question but it does not lose the credit cos iam dumb so, it is normal to come a dumb question from a dumb person 

you chose the kind of rope before, when you edit the scheme, I guess.

[TheKomodo]

Oh I just thought of something, what is the rate of fire for each ninja rope in W.M.D? Are they all the same? Are they as fast as WA? 

I'm not the most savvy when it comes to the technical side of roping but WA has a limit due to the FPS (if I am right?) Will W.M.D have the same thing? I wonder...

[Masta]

[TheKomodo]

Why are you removing the drill? It's groundbreaking!

Nice pun xD

[HHC]

Funny how the Scottish have the most problems with the DREXIT

[TheKomodo]

[TheWalrus]

Funny how the Scottish have the most problems with the DREXIT

I guess the scots are just more intelligent then the english.  Or if you favor the exit, principles over economic prosperity.

[Jonno_Team17]

Why are you removing the drill? It's groundbreaking!

Spoiler! View

sorry

Oh ho ho, that was puntastic!

So to answer a few questions...

Yes you will be able to use the F keys to quick select weapons.

I'll be streaming some more Worms W.M.D this Thursday - I'll flap about on the Jetpack for a bit if you'd like

NINJA ROPE UPDATE

The standard Ninja Rope has been updated again to be faster, more responsive and with improved handling. This won't be reflected in the build I'll be playing on Thursday.

[Kradie]

IGN has uploaded gameplay footage

Another trailer from Team17