[2019] what does Updated metrics systems mean?

Metrics refers to some of our backend data that we use to track various things. One of which is mesh detection. Updating it just means we've likely added, adjusted, or removed some of the data points we are collecting going forward. In the case of mesh detection this could be location on the map or data about a specific "joint" of a character or dino. It's mostly meaningless to everyone but us in the studio but we want to be upfront about what the patch is for.

@ Derptini & Styxx42 you are most welcome! Happy to provide some insight where I can.

Originally posted by Ostseekrabbe: Hmm I remember having posted a couple mails explaining roundabout 7 undermesh-exploits to the intended address many months ago. The oldest is over a year now.
Never got a reply from the devs, for instance that they've read it.
Most of them are fixed now, but heck took that long.

We always read our emails regarding exploits. They won't receive a response most of the time unless its for a bounty. In regards to undermeshing exploits, if it involves map issues then they typically take longer and we try to do more at once vs a single one here and there because it takes a lot of time from our LDs and adds significant time to our patch cooks, testing, and larger downloads for the players. Actual exploits using various objects (like climbing picks or sleeping bags) are usually handled in a more reasonable time though as we have several programmers that are able to work on the fixes and can be turned around much quicker.