Some bug fixes in-between my continuing work on Multiplayer. Note that this patch is "beta" but is available on all 3 platforms (Win32, Win64, Linux) as it is intended for a live patch. I will let it sit on beta for a day or two to be sure there are no unforeseen problems with it before pushing it live.
Multiplayer Update
Speaking of which, it's going well! I have successfully connected a client to a host, each with a unique character. I've set it up so that you can bring in a character design from your machine onto the server you connect to. Inventory, levels, and so forth will be unique to the server but the look of your character is better setup prior to connecting rather than trying to set aside a specific "hidden" area in the game world just for character customization.
I've got most of the basic concepts down now and just need to implement them into a server authoritative structure. Once that's all working I will run some beta testing. The real challenge will come after that where I have to create fake "pockets" of space for players in distant locations to move around in without getting too far from the world zero to prevent physics math errors. It's only a matter of time though!
v 0.3.3k - 2018.11.22
- Fixed the day display not updating post-load in some cases and reading "DayDay"
- Linux builds will no longer attempt to move files to the windows recycle bin, deleting them outright instead
- Added "Run in background" to gameplay settings
- Trashbin and campfire now display "Destroy" and "Craft" instead of "Refine"
- Holding the control key while clicking on a +/- tier button, +/- level button, or an upgrade skill button will perform the operation 1000 times (Shift = 10, Shift+Control = 100)
- Fixed Essence of water displaying as "unknown"
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