Another smaller update focusing on better sounds and smaller enhancements while I'm working on larger stuff. I would be glad to hear some feedback on the new button and inventory sounds.
* Improved button sounds * Added inventory sounds * All blocks now support shift-click to put items back into the inventory * Small deco can now be mirrored too * Fixed issue from 2.4.4 * Villager will now open doors more quietly
version 2.4.4 and Merry Christmas!
While I'm working on the bigger things, here a update containing a larger set of fixes and some Christmas decorations:
* Added Christmas decoration * Fixed a crash when porting old worlds * Decreased network usage * Fixed dungeon generation * Bosses and golems no longer despawn on peaceful difficulty * A few fixes related to the Executioner * Fixed a crash when dumping wrong items in the grindstone * Fixed ash not being consumed on saplings * Fixed some recipes not being craftable * Fixed a crash when dust hits a bouncy slimeblock * Fixed spawn block * Lava spawned next to water will now react immediately
version 2.4.3
I hope the recent patch wave doesn't bother you, but I want to let you know that I receive and tackle errors as soon as possible. If you encounter any other issues, please contact me on the Steam discussions or Discord.
* Spirits now idle around * Better arrows give more XP to bow * Fixed a crash related to changing options while in game * Fixed a crash when using the tinker table
version 2.4.2
A smaller update addressing recent crashes, as well as integrating the first batch of enhanced textures.
* Added stone arrows * Enhanced arrow texture * Fixed a crash * Fixed a crash when placing certain furniture
Also, remember to unsubscribe from outdated mods in case of crashes! After unsubscribing, restart the game and wait a few seconds. It will sync changes in the background.
version 2.4.1
A small update tackling a few issues from the last major release: * Fixed a few crashes * Fixed a memory leak * Fixed structures being damaged by certain biomes * Fixed key-repeat on GUI hotkeys * Portal items now show the target planet name * Fixed spiders jumping in air * Fixed Arkanus spirits stuck in blocks * Fixed unshaped crafting not being unshaped * Fixed animals not accepting food * Fixed reputation quest not showing progress
version 2.4.0
After way too much time I can finally announce a large update covering various fields, including graphics, sounds and performance. A rewrite and extension of half the codebase now allows for easier and more frequent updates, with some cool new stuff planed in subsequent versions.
The noteworthy changes:
Overhauled the recipe book
Reworked portals
Step sounds
Added 25 additional languages
More digging and block break sounds
Reworked buffs
Items now burn in fire
Material with effects are now animated in inventory too
Added fps slider
Improved buckets + sounds
Improved a few paintings
Added some edges to block items
Improved GUI visuals
You can now harvest plants by right-clicking
Added better rain renderer
Improved item pickup
Improved fog
Added tooltips to arrows and bullets
Torches get destroyed in water
Reworked recipes for the ring, bow and arrows
Tin arrows
Added ash as fertilizer
Safe
Leave blocks
Basalt, slate and pebble
Yellow colored blocks
And probably a lot of smaller improvements I forgot about
The more technical stuff:
Rewrote and cleaned up major parts of the code
Improved render scheduler and light engine performance
Improved zoom especially on non-full HD screens
New font engine and support for most glyphs
Overhauled foliage system
Decreased server latency and improved sync performance
Improved collision engine and overall entity performance
I would also like to invite you to our Discord, as it's easier to chat and discuss there: https://discord.gg/fe5Tdug
version 2.3.2
Previously, an account to play multiplayer was required. That made verification of the user possible. However, to make multiplayer easier and to remove the dependence on a central verification server, accounts have been removed.
Existing players should not experience a change, new and guest player will be prompted to enter a character name.
Joining a friend works as usual.
Rain and snow animations have been improved and the spam of rain particle in the event of a lag has been fixed too.
version 2.3.1
Today someone had a crash with paintings. It's fixed now. I received generic errors on Intel GPUs, at least some of them are fixed now too. A few minor bugs have been removed. If you encounter a bug or crash and you know what causes them, please tell me!
version 2.3.0 - sound overhaul and new renderer
Since development of the final major update takes longer as expected we prepared a partial update of the content already finished. This updates tackles the horrible sound design and replaced every entities sound with fancy and unique samples. We also detected driver and performance issues on the Intel 620 and 520 GPUs. With a brand new render engine we eliminated most lag spikes and increased the performance significantly. In respect to player feedback we increased the gravity of the player, making the player less bouncy and increasing the need of ladders. airships, stairs, ...
new render engine
smoother chunk lightener with visible generation but decreased lags
added sounds to all entities
fixed music not playing
increased player gravity
fixed stairs not connecting
improved Dinomite
improved Ghost
added a radio
decreased wood drops from trees
added cave echo and under water muffle effects
added cave sounds and dripping sounds
fixed random multiplayer crashes
added stone and marble pillars
fixed spawning related errors
fixed Lil' Bomb
increased leaves density and decreased CPU usage
dark spirits now explode
added texture for the horn stick
properly added bloom/glare effects to certain objects
fixed digging animation shared between players
increase big airship health
translated and extended tutorial
fixed crash when assigning delete key to control
version 2.2.3
villager now moves out when the building is destroyed
villager now have a button to let them move out
added 5 hair styles
added 3 character jewelries
improved and sorted hair colors
fixed "Fully Equipped" achievement
fixed Ivan reputation quest reset
fixed flower spawning
farmer now sell flowers
fixed ice on lava planets
improved multiplayer data compression (compressed down to ~50%)
improved singleplayer server communication performance by over 100%