BULLY Online is FINALLY HERE!!

Summary

In this video, Swagga announces the highly anticipated 'Bully Online' project, an online multiplayer mod for Bully, created by a passionate team of fans. The mod, which utilizes the DSL script loader, features a versatile gameplay experience with mini-games, role-playing elements, and a unique inventory system. Supporters on platforms like Ko-fi will gain early access and exclusive perks like a digital camera in-game, special player name tags, and behind-the-scenes content. Swagga highlights the team's dedication, creative freedom, and upcoming features, offering fans a chance to shape the project and enjoy a fresh take on the Bully universe.

Takeaways

• 😀 Bully Online is a fan-made multiplayer mod developed by a small, passionate team.
• 😀 The project is built using the DSL script loader, a plugin that allows for advanced modding in *Bully*.
• 😀 Supporters on Ko-fi will get early access to the Bully Online server starting December 2025.
• 😀 Supporting the project on Ko-fi grants perks like a blue player name tag, a digital camera, and priority access to the server queue.
• 😀 Bully Online features a mix of free-roaming, role-playing, and mini-games.
• 😀 The game has a fully developed inventory system where players can earn money, buy items, and lock cars to prevent theft.
• 😀 The mod features fun mini-games, including a first-person shooting experience where players control oversized rats in 'Rat Wars'.
• 😀 Players can participate in mini-games like racing, which features custom-made vehicles and does not interfere with the free-roaming world.
• 😀 The development team is small but dedicated, and they have repurposed ideas from the canceled BullyMP project for Bully Online.
• 😀 Supporting the project will help speed up the development process and ensure the game is available to the public sooner.

Q & A

What is *Bully Online* and what makes it different from the original *Bully* game?

Bully Online is a fan-driven multiplayer mod of the original *Bully* game. It introduces online gameplay with features such as mini-games, a fully fleshed-out inventory system, and a mix of free-roaming and role-playing elements. The game is also modded using the DSL script loader, which allows for more versatile modding than the original game.

How will players be able to access *Bully Online*?

Players can access *Bully Online* by supporting the project on Ko-fi starting December 2025. Supporters will get early access to the server, along with various perks such as behind-the-scenes previews and priority server access.

What are the benefits of supporting *Bully Online* on Ko-fi?

Supporting on Ko-fi grants several perks, including early access to the server, behind-the-scenes content (like videos, screenshots, and developer commentary), a special blue player name tag, priority in server queues, an in-game digital camera, and access to a Discord channel where supporters can directly communicate with the dev team.

Can players use the in-game digital camera for anything other than saving pictures?

Yes, the digital camera allows players to take up to 10 pictures and show them to other players in-game, adding a social and interactive element to the experience.

What is the 'Rat Wars' mini-game, and how does it work?

'Rat Wars' is a mini-game where players use oversized cartoon rats to engage in first-person shooting action. It offers a unique twist by letting players compete against each other across different locations in the game world, such as the boy’s dorm and the Blue Ball safe house.

How does the inventory system function in *Bully Online*?

The inventory system lets players earn in-game currency by completing objectives and mini-games. They can use this money to purchase items like housing, vehicles, and weapons. The system adds a role-playing element, such as using car keys to lock vehicles and prevent theft.

What role do custom-made vehicles play in the game?

Custom-made vehicles are part of the racing mini-game. Players can race using unique vehicles like motorized shopping carts. These races are isolated from the rest of the world, meaning other players can't interfere with the race, maintaining a seamless experience.

How will *Bully Online* ensure that mini-games do not interfere with the free-roaming experience?

Mini-games like 'Rat Wars' and racing are designed to be self-contained. They occur in their own dimension or environment within the game, meaning players can engage in them without disrupting the free-roaming experience or interfering with other players in the open world.

What challenges have the developers faced while working on *Bully Online*?

The developers, a small team of passionate fans, have faced challenges such as time and resource constraints. The project is a hobby, and much of it has been self-funded. However, the team has remained dedicated, leveraging ideas from previous *Bully* mods and investing a lot of time into development.

How will the early access period benefit both the developers and the players?

Early access will allow supporters to play the game before its public release, providing them with exclusive content and perks. For the developers, it provides financial support to help continue working on the project, accelerating development and allowing for further refinement based on feedback from early players.