Update v1.0.9

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3535540/ICBM_Escalation__Endless_October/ Hi everyone,

a brand new update for ICBM: Escalation is here. It focuses on fixing a multiplayer issue, along with various balancing adjustments and bug fixes for the DLC missions.

Here is the full changelog:

1.0.9

• Fixed the MP issue with lagging and disconnecting when the server is run on much more powerful machine than client,

• Fixed the crash on server migration when lagging,

• Fixed the crash on forced sync with out-of-sync hosted units,

• Changed the handling of the diplomacy offers for the Events system,

• Fixed the "My Last Words" achievement (once again),

• Fixed "Down With The Sickness" achievement,

• Fixed the possibility to skip pre-requisite techs when distributing points,

• Fixed the AI not using nukes for air strikes on armies and bases

GENERAL FIXES

• Fixed unit model animations for all Soviet tanks, the tier 5 Soviet Spec-Ops Helicopter, and the static laser defence site

• Added flavour text for Mission Pass/Fail screens

• Fixed captured territories carrying casualties over to the player for several missions

MISSION 3

• Fixed a bug where losing Cambodia and re-invading it would trigger a nuclear war

• Causing a US retreat now completes an objective, destroying the retreating US units is no longer required

• Visually clarified the time available for the bonus objective

MISSION 4

• Fixed a bug where the AWACS tech would not carry over from earlier missions if unlocked

• Visually clarified the time available for the bonus objective

MISSION 5

• Changed the Warsaw Pact to be neutral to avoid confusion

• Removed passive research and production from European NATO

• Visually clarified the time available for the bonus objective

• Moved an enemy SSBN to a different location to prevent accidental nuclear war

• Increased player's baseline production GDP

• Territories captured by the player and lost to the US are now auto-reassigned to European NATO

• Fixed a bug where losing a captured territory to the US and re-invading it would trigger a nuclear war

• Fixed a bug where using nuclear weapons in a US-captured territory would trigger a nuclear war

• Increased mission point rewards for next mission

MISSION 6

• Changed the mission ending immediately upon finishing the primary objectives if secondary objectives are available

• Increased mission point rewards for next mission

MISSION 7

• Overhauled the spawning system for insurgents inside the USSR, which are much more active

• Added periodic enemy army reinforcements to Afghanistan

• Clarified an objective location involving a unit spawn

• Changed timings for mission phases

• Reduced mission time from 30 mins to 20

• Adjusted ISAF landing zone

• Reduced player production GDP

• Added more starting units for the player

• Increased mission point rewards for next mission

MISSION 8

• Added several free starting techs

• Added more starting units in Primorsky and south of Japan

• Increased player's baseline production power

• Adjusted aid ship spawns slightly

• Landing spec-ops in Japan no longer triggers war

• Lowered Japanese tolerance for casualties before starting total war

• Increased mission point rewards for next mission

MISSION 9

• Fixed the Alaska bonus objective not working properly and causing nuclear war

• Fixed the 'Surface ship' and 'Submarine' objectives not being counted separately

• Adjusted routes for some NATO fleet responses

• Landing spec-ops in enemy territory no longer triggers war

• Added a Carrier to one of the player's Cruiser groups.

• Added resupply ships to several friendly naval groups

• Added the 'Advanced warship' tech to the player for free

• Increased mission point rewards for next mission

MISSION 10

• Fixed a bug where Mongolia controlling Baotou after 40 mins instead of the player would cause a fail

• Added several free starting techs

• Increased the player's baseline production and research output

MISSION 11

• Greatly increased the budget available from the previous mission for more starting units + techs