Release v1.612 - Performance and Stability Enhancements, New Gamemaster Manager
GearStormers! We have taken advantage of the last release to the new version of the Unreal Engine for some major performance and stability improvements.
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What changed
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Performance
Server
fixedGearStormers! We have taken advantage of the last release to the new version of the Unreal Engine for some major performance and stability improvements. We are seeing at least 5-10 fps performance improvements over the last release. Some stability and crash issues relating to losing contact with 3D cards have also been addressed. We also have released our new Gamemaster administration tool so you can add or remove Gamemasters from your server from in-game!
addedGamemaster Administration Tool: We are continuing to simplify your ability to run your own server and make a unique experience for all of your players. This week, we are adding the Gamemaster administration tool that allows you to make someone a Gamemaster in game by picking their name from a list of players currently logged into your server, or simply typing their Steam ID in the text field and adding them. You can remove players the same way. Adding a Gamemaster takes effect instantly and is saved in real-time as you do it.
addedAdded in-game Gamemaster administration tool Moved Grass/Tree shader processing to Z-Pass to help Performance Refactored Terrain Textures to use simplified materials where possible per chunk Changing how servers are listed in Steam Master Browser. Rearranged Main Menu layout, material and ai optimizations Adding links and news to main menu, updating manual. Dead mobs no longer block visibility traces. Changing shader defaults to address flickering shadows. Increase roughness of some materials to reduce flicker effect
GearStorm - Armored Survival changes
fixedGearStormers! We have taken advantage of the last release to the new version of the Unreal Engine for some major performance and stability improvements. We are seeing at least 5-10 fps performance improvements over the last release. Some stability and crash issues relating to losing contact with 3D cards have also been addressed. We also have released our new Gamemaster administration tool so you can add or remove Gamemasters from your server from in-game!
addedGamemaster Administration Tool: We are continuing to simplify your ability to run your own server and make a unique experience for all of your players. This week, we are adding the Gamemaster administration tool that allows you to make someone a Gamemaster in game by picking their name from a list of players currently logged into your server, or simply typing their Steam ID in the text field and adding them. You can remove players the same way. Adding a Gamemaster takes effect instantly and is saved in real-time as you do it.
addedAdded in-game Gamemaster administration tool Moved Grass/Tree shader processing to Z-Pass to help Performance Refactored Terrain Textures to use simplified materials where possible per chunk Changing how servers are listed in Steam Master Browser. Rearranged Main Menu layout, material and ai optimizations Adding links and news to main menu, updating manual. Dead mobs no longer block visibility traces. Changing shader defaults to address flickering shadows. Increase roughness of some materials to reduce flicker effect
GearStormers! We have taken advantage of the last release to the new version of the Unreal Engine for some major performance and stability improvements. We are seeing at least 5-10 fps performance improvements over the last release. Some stability and crash issues relating to losing contact with 3D cards have also been addressed. We also have released our new Gamemaster administration tool so you can add or remove Gamemasters from your server from in-game!
Gamemaster Administration Tool: We are continuing to simplify your ability to run your own server and make a unique experience for all of your players. This week, we are adding the Gamemaster administration tool that allows you to make someone a Gamemaster in game by picking their name from a list of players currently logged into your server, or simply typing their Steam ID in the text field and adding them. You can remove players the same way. Adding a Gamemaster takes effect instantly and is saved in real-time as you do it.
The full change log can be found below, if you enjoy GearStorm, tell your friends about it, show it on your stream (We always look for streamers and we'll plug their clips on our social media), share it on your social media, don't be shy to tag us! -------------------------------------------------------------- Full change log below:
Added in-game Gamemaster administration tool Moved Grass/Tree shader processing to Z-Pass to help Performance Refactored Terrain Textures to use simplified materials where possible per chunk Changing how servers are listed in Steam Master Browser. Rearranged Main Menu layout, material and ai optimizations Adding links and news to main menu, updating manual. Dead mobs no longer block visibility traces. Changing shader defaults to address flickering shadows. Increase roughness of some materials to reduce flicker effect
