Alpha 11.5 Release Notes
As always we cannot guarantee its compatibility with old saved games. If you experience any problems please reinstall the game and start a brand new game.
Added
Added loading information output on startup so users know the game is still loading
Changed
Changed improved loading time for clients with 5 or more GB of RAM
Changed Dedicated server write less data to disk resulting in performance gains with more players
Changed Improved dedicated server CPU usage
Fixed
Fixed serverside EAC connection so it doesn’t stop authenticating players after a long uptime
Fixed the Bleeding debuff exploit (Chris)
Fixed Wood log spikes are taking damage when placed (Robert)
Fixed bug where rockets deal terrain damage if they hit a zed/player (Chris)
Fixed bug where pipebombs make doors move
Known Issues
Linux builds: Only 32 bit engine supported (has been this way since Linux has been introduced
Alpha 12 and Development Status
We know you all can’t wait to get your hands on Alpha 12 and we’re working as hard as we can to deliver it to you. We can’t promise a date yet but we can give you a little more info on what’s being worked on. Folks there’s a lot left off of here as the official change-list is over 15 pages long of additions, improvements and fixes.
MinibikeOur first vehicle the mini bike is going in and it supports quality range, storage and locking. Its going ot be awesome.
New Right Click Action MenuWe have spent a lot of time on a new right click menu that supports actions of take, craft, drop, equip, wear, heal, eat, drink, read, examine, scrap split and we’re working on more its contextual per item so it sorts out only supported actions per items
Level LootA full balancing pass has been done on leveled loot and yes you can find rare items at level one.
Gun AttachmentsOur first version of gun attachments is in and it supports flashlight attachments on all firearms except the blunderbuss. Simply place the gun on the output tray and you’ll see where the flashlight goes.
New ragdoll and block physicsWe’ve added a new custom ragdoll solution which works great on zombies and animals as well as a new blocks physics so blocks tumble and fall and turn into stone or wood rubble.
Quality System 2.0Crossbows, bows, augers, chainsaws and all clothing now have now have quality ranges and we’re working on giving clothing attributes.
Alternate AmmoWe’ve added support for alternate ammo and have added
stone tipped, iron tip, steel tip and flaming arrows.
We’re working out a design for High Velocity rounds so it could make it into A12 as well.
BearsWe’ve added a bear to the game and it’s pretty terrifying almost as fast as a dog but does more damage. Please don’t feed the bears.
New Sky and WeatherWe’ve added a new sky system that is really stunning as well as a moon that cycles between a partial moon and gets fuller with 7th day moons being full and red in color dubbed “Blood Moons” to coincide with feral zombie seventh night behaviors. We’re also working on a weather system framework that supports rain, snow, dust storms and more if all goes well you could see it and extreme weather survival soon.
New Graphics optionsWe’ve added motion blur, depth of field, dynamic contrast, tone mapping and a slew of new and old graphics options controls allowing a wide range of flexibility for users to tune the game for the visual look and performance desired.
