We are taking the servers down in order to process the update, and also rolling out some internal server stability updates. This update should not require a wipe.
Note - We've been hearing about many crash reports while loading the game, and they seem to have a common denominator - Verify the files through steam ( library right click on heat > properties > local files > verify integrity of cache). Please try this step to see if it works for you. We are looking into why this is an issue.
- Initial main menu load time reduced
- Improved optimization for melee performance
- Threading rework for server stability
- The President can change taxes and payroll after a server restart. (Was unable to change taxes until the president switched between players.)
- Baby Baskets won't spawn extra babies when they unload and reload.
- Enhanced Stockpiles only return 5 Concrete Slabs on dismantle.
- The Governor Antiques, Lost and Found, and Law & Order containers will now remove all items before placing new stock inside.
- The Wood Bow deals 25 damage, down from 35.
- The Bone Bow deals 32 damage, down from 34.
- Arrows now craft in batches of 10, down from 25.
- Stick structures are now 50% resistant to piercing damage.
- Upgraded structures are now immune to piercing damage and 50% resistant to impact damage. (The path of least resistance was not meant to be bows shot from the woods, get yourself some sledgehammers and dynamite.)
- Doors and Shutters (not Windows) are now immune to piercing damage and 50% resistant to impact damage.
- Ramparts and Gates are now immune to piercing damage, 75% resistant to impact damage, and 50% resistant to other basic damage types. Stick Ramparts do not have full resistances, much like the stick walls.
- Concrete structures are now properly immune to all basic damage types.
- Physics fire now disabled by default. Can be toggled in settings screen. As has performance cost.
Were actively working on the next update. Thanks for your patience and support.
- Code}{atch
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