[2021] PSA: Decoration Scaling and Arrival Gate Issues

Dojo decorators, please do not change the scale of your decorations until we launch a potential fix tomorrow. We’re aware of issues affecting decorations after today’s update.

Scaling Issues:

• Some personal decorations don’t maintain custom scaling. Examples: Argon Crystals, Nano Spores, Neurodes, Rubedo
• Some dojo decorations were affected in unforeseen ways when we adjusted scaling for personal decorations. Examples: Infested Feeler Husk, Entrati Wall Tall (2m)

Arrival Gate Issue:

• In rooms with a lot of decorations, the Arrival Gate loads late, which causes Tenno to spawn below the Arrival Gate.

Solutions:

• We’re working on a fix that will make all personal decorations scaleable, as intended.
• The fix for dojo decorations will restore decorations to their original functionality, which could alter the sizes of decorations scaled after today’s update. Please do not make scaling changes until tomorrow's fix is live.
• We’re working on a fix that will prioritize loading the Arrival Gate before other decorations.

We’re sorry these issues are affecting your creative builds, Tenno. Thank you so much for your patience as we hurry to get these fixes to you.

With another hotfix on tomorrow’s horizon, the team plans to put more Dojo bugs to rest. Here’s the fix status of each bug:

• Personal Decorations scaling: Fixes ongoing as we focus on particular decorations, like Steel Path trophies and their glow reaction.
• Dojo Decorations scaling: Fixed in last Friday’s reset ✅
• Arrival Gate issue: Fix coming in tomorrow’s hotfix ✅
• Polychrome lighting bleeds: We’ve reproduced the issue on the developer build, which means we’re closer to identifying the cause. Once we know the cause, we’ll have a lead to pursue a fix.
• Polychrome Research pause missing: Fix coming in tomorrow’s hotfix ✅
• Heavy shadows (especially on Switch): We suspect this issue is related to enhanced vs. unenhanced graphics. We’re pursuing a fix with this lead in mind.

Friday’s fix addressed scaling logic, so some of your decorations might have changed scale. Only decorations adjusted after the update and before the hotfix were affected. You’re safe to adjust affected decorations now! Scaling logic is back to its original state, which means your decorations won’t suddenly change scale again.

If you’d prefer, you’re also free to never adjust affected decorations again in order to leave them teeny tiny or giant.

We hear you, fine decorators. After The New War, the design team will look into (maybe) increasing decoration scaling range. We can’t promise anything at this point, but we’ll discuss in the new year!