[2022] v1.8 Experimental IV

Hello Galactic Survivalists!

With big steps we are moving towards the final release version of the update 1.8!
It should be ready next week - if everything works out as planned ;).

In Experimental Version 4 we have made the last content updates. So now the 'Default Multiplayer' is complete with all new content and additions.

The same is basically true for the singleplayer. However, this does not exclude the tutorial - depending on your feedback! - will get one or the other text-info addition or further microtorials(e.g. for SV building). Also the starting moons in the singleplayer will surely get one or the other change to make especially the more difficult starting planets more interesting!

Please continue to use our feedback forums intensively! Every suggestion and criticism will help to determine the direction in which the game start worlds might develop!
https://empyriononline.com/forums/experimental-features-discussion.35/

As always, please post any bugs and errors in our bug forum. Please do NOT post bugs here in the blog or other discussions, otherwise these important messages might get lost or overlooked!
Report bugs and issues right over here: https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.34/

Fixed Experimental version bugs can be found there: https://empyriononline.com/forums/fixed.90/

Thank you & have fun with EXP4!

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Hotfix: 2022-06-09 v1.8 (B3840)
Changes:

• Modding: Adapted obfuscation exception for C# compiler package
  
• Gliding overseer loot adjustment

Fixes:

• Exception triggering when trying to use a turret manually when entering the turrets "view"

Updated IvD scenario: Changes:

• Added a Tutorial to help new players
  
• Added the new NPCs to Atlon, Itaka, Merdar and Korro
  
• Updated the Random Generated Playfields to there latest version
  
• Updated Merdar and Atlon to new Decoration
  
• Updated the starting playfields with various changes and fixes
  
• Added TemperatePlateau, Snow2, DesertBurnt to the Galaxy Generation
  
• Removed Ocean (due to problems) from the Galaxy Generation

Fixes:

• Fixed The Epic Gift Mission

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Changes:

• Updated: Full technical rebuild of the Quest system. Can NOW be tested! See feedback thread for more info!
  
• Added Tutorial note when opening trader screen for the first time
  
• Added Tutorial notes and hints about Faction reputation loss and credibility token
  
• Added ‘apologize’ dialogue to Settlement Chief on Akua (at least you can try to talk to him when he runs after you :D )
  
• Added: a credibility token can be found in the Settlement Chief farm house.
  
• Changed: Farm/Fields on Akua got some warriors as defenders
  
• Changed:: Farms/Fields on Akua are now set to TALON faction and have a territory
  
• Changed: Farm/Plantation NPCs are now traders (trading goods will be changed)
  
• Changed: Renamed Scraper Drone to Salvage Drone (to imply what is actually does)
  
• Changed: Added more Telluropods to swamp/beach areas on Akua
  
• Changed: Removed eggs from Big/Aggressive Dinosaur/Raptor drop
  
• Changed: Disabled ‘old’ Talon missions on Akua (cannot be completed there)
  
• Updated localization (as of 04 06 2022)

Fixes:

• Shooting sentry turrets spam errors in the console
  
• Base of the retractable turrets have the wrong shadows
  
• NPC's not firing at players
  
• Vessels with "Docking Pads" couldn't land on a vessel to dock
  
• InventoryOpenedPOI does not work with Personal Locker Devices
  
• Fixed PdaDataOps not persistent
  
• Snow starter moon using cobalt resource textures in wrong places.
  
• Fixed: Tales of Tash logs found did not show new log entries after a certain point. (Requires new savegame if already played into the story; If issue persists, please report at WHICH POI you could not read the found log)
  
• Fixed issues with main story missions looping (might need a new savegame started to fully apply!)
  
• Using the teleporter at "Sanctuary" results in the client getting stuck in the loading screen. (Requires new savegame. Will not update “broken” playfields)

Default Multiplayer:

Changes:
• Updated Starting Moon to the latest version
  
• Added a Tutorial to help new players

Known:

• Exception triggering when trying to use a turret manually when entering the turrets "view"

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.