Ruin - Patch Notes, 0.7.1.3

Inventory & Action Bar Improvements

• Added the ability to link items or abilities to the action bar.

• Client now sends the item/ability ID instead of just the slot ID.

• Picking up an item from the action bar now removes the old slot link if applicable.

• Consumable items on the action bar now properly check inventory and consume charges.

• Fixed action bar items being used when they have 0 quantity.

• Action bar now correctly links to items in inventory or equipment.

• Pressing escape while holding a linked item now removes it.

• Created a new database table to handle links efficiently.

• Links now persist properly between server and client.

• Added slot for ammo that functions as a link and is server-verified.

• Ammo links now check level requirements.

• Fixed issues with links switching incorrectly.

Combat & Equipment Fixes

• Fixed projectiles not properly moving toward targets.

• Fixed melee/ranged weapons not updating damage on the character panel.

• Fixed offhand weapons attacking with default damage.

• Players and mobs now require weapons to attack properly.

Adjusted attack speeds

• No weapon: 2.5 attack speed (main hand only).

• Offhand equipped: 2.5 attack speed main hand, offhand follows correctly.

• Fixed ranged attack reload issues.

• Switching weapons/ammo is now possible while in combat.

• Added damage values for ammo (e.g., Sharp Arrow increases ranged damage by 10).

• Fixed mobs not calculating melee damage correctly.

Implemented weapon restrictions

• Cannot equip a 1H weapon in offhand while using a 2H weapon.

• Weapon swapping now checks requirements properly.

Fixed ability tooltips

• Required weapon type text now displays in red/white.

• Required level now displays in red if unmet.

Adjusted cooldowns

• Charge ability now properly triggers cooldown.

• Abilities without a global cooldown now have a minimum 1.5s cooldown.

• Server now tracks spell cooldowns even when players log out.

Item Handling & UI Enhancements:

• Fixed item stacking issues when picking up items from the world.

• Items now correctly merge or increase count instead of breaking.

• Fixed dropping an item on itself from removing it.

• Picking up an item no longer clears mouse-held data incorrectly.

• Holding shift + left click now properly picks up an item/ability from a quick slot.

• Fixed incorrect item deletion when dragging max stacks.

• Added global function to handle item rarity display.

• Implemented proper tracking of item cooldowns using new cooldown system.

• Vendor interactions improved:

• Added sell price to item tooltips.

• Implemented global currency functions for consistency.

• Vendors now properly display item prices.

• Added trinket with a 5-minute cooldown that heals 2000 HP.

• Added a new item type: "Sharp Arrow" (drops from dungeon mobs).

• Item tooltips now fade when moving away, with a particle glow effect.

• Items now hover slightly in the world for better visibility.

• Added an XP bar to the UI.

• Shortcut buttons now correctly open windows.

• Improved vendor UI design.

• Fixed spellbook abilities with ID > 255 not functioning.

• Starter characters now receive appropriate food, water, and abilities.

Bag System Overhaul

• Bags now dynamically adjust inventory size.

• Inventory updates in real time when adding/removing bags.

• Players must empty a bag before removing it.

• Implemented 4 new bag types with varying slot sizes.

• Server now correctly tracks bag slots and item placement.

• Added slot highlighting when hovering over a bag.

• Left-clicking a bag now properly opens the inventory.

• Locked bag slots are now enforced to prevent exploits.

• Fixed bags not updating properly when removed.

General Fixes & Enhancements

• Fixed characters not being created or loaded correctly.

• Character selection now supports a maximum of 9 characters per account.

• Implemented correct animation handling when switching weapons.

• Players can now sheath and unsheath weapons properly.

• Fixed incorrect animations causing casting issues.

• Ability casting now resets after use to prevent multiple activations.

• Triple Shot, Smouldering Shot, and Double Shot now correctly consume ammo.

• Fixed "X" closing equipment not syncing with the server.

• Loot icons now disappear when moving out of range but maintain a glow effect.

• Item light sources are removed when picked up.

• Implemented proper item tracking for server-client sync.

• Fixed chat behavior: opening chat now hides all other windows.

UI improvements

• Tooltips now appear above windows.

• Fixed non-IWindow elements appearing above UI windows.

• Adjusted all slot sizes to 30x30 for consistency.

Server optimizations

• Reduced console spam.

• Growth effect no longer applies Cripple.

• Overtime effects now store data as ushort instead of string for efficiency.

Fixed blocking mechanics

• Can only block or parry when the attacker is in front.

• Shield buffs now properly reduce charges.

Fixed various inventory bugs, including

• Item duplication on slot swaps.

• Dropping a real item onto a linked slot.

• Incorrectly merging item stacks.

• Stopped abilities from being placed in inventory slots.

• Fixed crashes related to dragging abilities onto themselves.

• Updated UI elements for better readability and accessibility.

Upcoming Features

• Further UI improvements.

• Expanded item tooltip details.

• More dungeon loot and rewards.

• Refinements to animation transitions.