General Information

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Please test and give us your feedback, thanks!

Gameworld & Content

• Added re-mastered NeoFrag 1 & 2 Map:
  • NeoFrag 1&2 are now Safezones, due to the long sync times, when you exit a holomatch;
  • Added a GR & GoGu to the area;
  • Improved GravLift (added another stop and the GravLift is now running both directions);
• Added additional info to Lorcans mission in Area MC5;
• Altered Geordi Script to reflect the new weapon qualities;
• Fixed an issue with the CityAdministration Epic (GitHub Issue #60);
• Fixed typos in various files;
• Fixed a wrong shown zone line (GitHub Issue #51);
• Fixed cut off Venture Warp message (GitHub Issue #36);
• Outpost GRs are now labelled as "extremely dangerous", instead of "Critical" to reflect the danger in those areas;
• Normalised several prices at Outposts;
• Added GoGu near upper shops at OZ: Station;
• Added Shortcutnames to most weapons (GitHub Issue #52);
• Fixed wrong faction names for several items (N.E.X.T -> NExT);
• Fixed wrong dialouge from Ore Extractors - Regant Mission (GitHub Issue #46);
• Fixed double explosion on RoG/RoLH;
• NavRay:
  
  • To help new runner, we've updated the NavRay to help them find their desired Dungeon, those are:
    • Plaza Dungeons;
    • Viarosso Dungeons;
    • Pepper Park Dungeons;
    • Outzone/Industrial Dungeons;
    • Military Base Dungeons;
    • Tech Haven Dungeons;
    • Canyon Dungeons;
    • Some of the most common Wasteland Dungeons;
• Corrected wrong name "Gaya" to "Gaia" in various files;
• Law Enforcer:
  • CityAdministration reduced the Money fee, you're now paying 25%, instead of 33%;
  • CityAdministration removed the XP malus;
• H11 - Blackhill Fortress:
  • Fixed holes in fences;
  • Fixed pit by hackterm;
  • Decorated shop displays with example items;
• H13 - Nemesis Lab:
  • Removed some trees effecting LoS within the OP;
  • Fixed pit by outer wall;
  • Decorated shop displays with example items;
• H16 - Eastgate Factory:
  • Fixed invisible hitbox in tunnel;
  • Fixed pits around hackterm;
• I11 - Tristar Uplink:
  • Fixed Tech Door Tree;
• B07 - Point Red:
  • Removed tree which you could get stuck behind;
• F12 - Cycrow Lab:
  • Fixed barrels outside CRP which you could get stuck behind;
• Crahn Church:
  
  • Reduced overall Mob damage;
  • Increased rank to a minimum of 100;
  • Reduced & reoragnised Mob spawns;

Server & Client Updates

• Reorganized the Server and Client Source;
• Fixed a lot of Header issues;
• Converted the Source to 'cmake';
• Fixed an issue with double clicking a GR destination after a zone reset (GitHub Issue #24);
• Fixed an issue with item slots overlapping the item name (GitHub Issue #30);
• Fixed an issue with selling items from the Quickbelt. Players can no longer sell stackable items from their quickbelt (GitHub Issue #42);
• Fixed Weapon GFXs lingering for a long time (GitHub Issue #49)
• Fixed speed on ladder, while using high FPS;
• Fixed wrong shown Constructionbar Count (GitHub Issue #32)
• Fixed wrong repair prices for some vehicle (GitHub Issue #45)
• Fixed an issue with OP Faction discounts (GitHub Issue #63);
• Fixed an issue where the 8th player crashed, when joined a Team;
• Deactivated the ability to punch while in stealth;
• QoL Changes:
  • Added additional information to the Item detail page stating if an item can be dropped or loses condition after repair (work in progress). This information will only display if the item has the no drop or no repair flags;
  • Added a search feature to the vendor trade window on both the buy and sell sides;
  • If you are using a custom HUD you will need to update your BMP file or use the orginal file;
  • Added "sell max" to the vendor trade window. This allows players to sell stacks of items;
  • Added +10 quantity for purchases to the vendor trade window;
  • Added major item requirement to vendor inventory;
  • Added the ability sort items by name and price to the vendor trade window sell side;
  • Fixed many minor bugs in the trade window including scrollers not rendering, sorting not working properly, and more;
• Outposts:
  • Created adjustable timer, which are no longer hardcoded;
  • Deactivated the Hacknet part for Outpost takeovers;
  • Created a custom message to indicate how much time is left before you can hack again vs just saying "please wait 60 seconds"
  • A message is now sent to the clan that owns the Outpost when the Outpost is hacked back. It states that the Outpost's security has been restored;
  • The hackterm will state "Security systems online... integrity compromised" when accessed if layers are not reset vs "Security systems online"
  • Hack blocking is now disabled. Attackers and defenders have distinct timers that do not impact each other. However, both attackers and defenders must wait for the layer delay before hacking. After that, they are subject to their own distinct delays;
  • Increased the delay between hacks: 
    • After a failed hack you have to wait 60 seconds; 
    • From Layer 1 -> 2 you have to wait 120 seconds;
    • From Layer 2 -> 3 you have to wait 120 seconds;

Technical & Client Updates

• complete rewrite of virtual file system layer

Technical & Client Updates

• Updated compiler infrastructure to Visual Studio 2019
  As expected this resulted in new bugs!
• Fixed new bug in brightness calculation
• Fixed new bug in sound volume calculation
• There is still a known problem with the Visual Studio redistributables. This may prevent the client from starting.

Please report any observations of errors or even changes in behavior.

Technical & Client Updates

• Fixed issues in backend and build environment
• Removed a lot of unused code
• Fixed text decals (outpost owner signs)
• Changed all remaining C files to C++
• Set hint to prefer dedicated GPU
• Standard video modes (Windowed, Bordered, etc...) are now available for all video adapters

Gameworld & Content

• fixed Master of Tradeskill-drug
• Updated SPIDERCAVE map with new NPC spawn points
• Added new character textures (clothes) for every class

Gameworld & Content

• Added NCPD Content Mission by Leopump (Start NPC: Jay Florish @NCPD HQ);

13 years ago a City Administration Special Task Force closed and sealed all entrances to the Ceres BioGenetic Laboratories - Recently, Runners have begun to report back that the seals have since been broken, and the Labs are once against accessible.

Gameworld & Content

• Re-opened all four Ceres BioGenetic Laboratories;
• Fixed several bugs on the map;

Gameworld & Content : Starter Gear and Skills

• Droner will start without a drone - they receive a coupon which they can redeem at the exit door (1st start room -> Main Unit)*;
• The first starter Drone is not stackable anymore;
  
  

* This change was necessary due to a bug related to starter drones.

NOTE: Please test and give us your feedback!

Gameworld & Content : Starter Gear and Skills

• all classes/professions updated with new starter items and skills

Please test and give us your feedback!

Gameworld & Content : Jobcenter

• Added Reward NPC for daily missions;
• Added some more decoration to the Jobcenter;
• [PTS ONLY!] Daily reset is now every hour (if you have accomplished the last mission);