Farworld Pioneers version .99 to 1.05

Farworld Pioneers v1.05

• Further localization/layout fixes

• Fixed issue with research notification spamming upon completion in multiplayer

• Fixed issue with research item remaining displayed longer than expected after completion

• Fixed issue that caused NPCs not to wander to the colony after recruitment

Farworld Pioneers v1.04

• Many localization/layout fixes

• Fixed issue that caused currency not to get added to the wallet on pickup if the player’s regular inventory slots are full

• Fixed issue that allowed pickaxes to have unlimited range when targeting an enemy block

• Fixed issue with facility overlay/door lock icon not interacting when clicked

Farworld Pioneers v1.03

• Landing pad and certain other constructions can now be completed if you supply the facility block instead of the materials (previously only certain blocks could)

• Raider spawners found in setpieces no longer have HP and no longer block shots; they will auto-destruct once raiders are defeated

• Increased spawn rate of raider spawners

• Various localization/language fixes

• Improved performance of game when many construction sites are present on screen

• Added control hints for Jump whenever the gamepad is used, to illustrate when the key changes

• Fixed memory leak issue with certain preview meshes for blocks/blueprints

• Fixed issue that could cause the same area to load twice and result in some additional problems, such as missing chunks

• Fixed issue that caused fast memory ballooning for the host client, PC only

• Fixed issue that caused server log button to crash the game or hang

• Fixed issue that caused a gradual loss of performance in multiplayer the more blueprints are placed and built, due to objects not clearing when despawned by the server

• Fixed issue that caused performance to slow to a crawl whenever the camera moves when many construction sites are present on screen

• Fixed research bench emitting continual typing sounds when not in use in single player

• Fixed issue that could cause a talk dialog and an exclusive dialog (like a sign) to be opened at the same time, resulting in a loss of control afterwards

Farworld Pioneers v1.02

• 99.99999% localization coverage – all text in the game should now be completely translated (again again)

• Added 4 new mystery items that can be collected from special raider outposts on planet Amaterasu; combine them at the research bench to end all raids on your colony

• If you miss the 4 mystery items, you can also purchase them from mysterious vendors

• NPCs will now go to the aid of other NPCs if they are targeted by a hostile unit (e.g. before they’re actually harmed)

• Construction work is now higher priority than mining work

• Research is now the lowest priority job besides hauling

• Vendors now let you add items to your basket even if you can’t afford the total

• New fire animations

• Improved NPC alert sound

• Fixed rounding issue when purchasing from vendor when the player has exact change for multiple units of an item

• Fixed issue with vendor that prevented adding items to basket even if the player had enough currency

• Fixed issue that caused entities/facilities to become corrupted upon reloading a world in single player and multiplayer

• Fixed issue that could cause the facility to fade to a black screen or only load partially after recent performance improvements

• Fixed required material list not showing when selecting blueprints in the blueprint menu

• Fixed issue that allowed players to cheese through the ceiling if you placed stairs in a corner

Farworld Pioneers v1.01

• 99.9999% localization coverage – all text in the game should now be translated (again)

• Added /help command for server admins on PC

• Added new sounds for raider weapons

• Improved performance of setpiece generation and chunk loading for an overall reduction in CPU spikes while moving around the world and an increase in bugs

• NPCs (colonists, raiders and nomads) will now attack enemies that damage members of their faction nearby

• Revamped research tree

• Changed some recipes to include silicon wafers and silicon

• Gave underground setpieces icons

• New plasteel ore and ingot icons

• Disabled some unimplemented content (thermal and space suit, laser miner)

• Added Raider Spawner tent to the Watchtower setpiece – WIP

• Added salve drop chance to pine trees

• Updated rocket launcher animations

• Reduced snake move volume

• Fixed various gamepad navigation prompt issues

• Fixed issue that would cause a hang when traveling in the dropship in certain circumstances in both single player and multiplayer

• Fixed issue that could cause start/join game button to remain greyed out in the lobby

• Fixed performance issue that could cause FPS drops and overall slowdowns when digging far underground

• Fixed issue that could cause stalling of work queues when issuing planting orders

• Fixed issue that could cause raids to spawn underground

• Fixed issue that could cause raids to spawn extremely close to players/colonies, in the same screenful as a player

• Fixed issue that could cause NPCs to miss jump connections when pathing depending on the exact world coordinates of the jump link

• Fixed issue that caused NPCs to try and jump through solid matter repeatedly to grab a ledge above them

• Fixed issue that caused NPCs to teleport instead of jumping if more than one jumpable platform was located next to them

• Fixed issue that occasionally caused NPCs to believe their maximum jump height was 5 when standing in the middle of a platform and not at the edge

• Fixed issue that caused planet Amaterasu to have stuck unloaded areas

• Fixed issue that could cause plants and other entities from outside to pop in over the space background of the traveling dropship

Farworld Pioneers v1.00

• 99.999% localization coverage – all text in the game should now be translated

• Rebalanced melee weapon damage and updated some recipes

• New radiator sprite, new thatch and cobblestone textures

• Updated weenie safe house a bit

• Additional work on multithreading/performanced of chunk loading

• Fixed Buddy spawning underground in MP

• Fixed max players being set to 4 instead of 32 by default

• Fixed region selector showing on Steam

• Fixed issue that caused certain controls not to function while planting menu was open and certain hotbar items were selected

• Fixed issue with display and network synchronization of power icons for powered facilities

• Fixed issue that could cause players to get stuck in an invisible/missing chunk while traveling in multiplayer

• Fixed various issues with scrolling/scaling in Research panel

• Fixed issue with dropship sometimes not getting transferred to the new planet properly when traveling in multiplayer

• Fixed issue that incorrectly allowed players not in the dropship to receive related achievements in multiplayer

Farworld Pioneers v.99

• Known issue: Buddy will have a tendency to spawn in the ground in multiplayer

• Last version before 1.0 console build!

• AdjustedPerformance improvementSignificantly reworked chunk loading to make things more asynchronous, reducing CPU spikes when walking around in the world (still a work in progress)

• Friendly/neutral NPCs and players will now emit a faint light in the dark, like the player

• Revamped hidden lab setpiece

• Revamped desert bunker

• Updated Ice BG

• Tuned movement of forager, bluebird, bunny

• Tweaked loot generation; made schematics spawn in chests

• Pickaxe melee collider now matches the shape of the smear (note: only applies to the pickaxe; no change made to other melee weapons)

• Various localization fixes (no updated sheet yet)

• No more chest with free spelunking gear near cave entrances

• Fixed various issues with corpse positioning on butcher tables

• Fixed issue where joining a game while the host is still loading causes the client to be ‘stranded’ in the lobby

• Various hair fixes

• Fixed manseal so they can go under 2 block ceilings

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