We have a hotfix to push out to address a regression with player stats resetting when logging back to a dedicated server.

Fixes:

- Fix for a regression with player stats on relog to a dedicated server.

• Fixed some exploits
  
• Exception with Vulpex web viewer and Turkish PC language
  
• Fixed some doors were not set to public
  
  
  Invader VS defender scenario:
• Fix Gas Station mission empty completing messages in IvD
  
• Fix Action and Reaction - Temperate mission NPCs not spawning in IvD

• Structure Ownership Transfer limited to players max 500m away
  
• CV Jet Thrusters missing EnergyDynamicGroup: Thruster (Default Random, IvD, Default Multiplayer)

• Fixed issue with Cockpit seats triggering HeKaTon Race outside of the Instance. Note: open console and type in 'pda rd' and hit enter if the issue does not fix itself.

• Mass speed penalty for vessels adjusted so once they reach their current max speed vessels can gradually reach their technical max speed.
  
• The technical max speed increase is shown in the throttle HUD bar in the top orange zone & the Speed meter will also show the crawl to the technical max speed.

• Players can now transfer the ownership of a structure (BA, CV, etc.) to another player.
  
• Private and Faction Structures: Players can transfer ownership of their private structures or faction structures. For faction structures, the transferring player must have the role of "Admin" or higher.
  Online Requirement: The player receiving the structure must be online to accept the transfer & in the same playfield.
  
• Acceptance or Rejection: The receiving player has the option to accept or reject the transfer to ensure no potentially harmful transfers occur.

• Content Creators can now replace a given structure with a different blueprint at runtime. This allows, for example, time travel scenarios or a POI that changes over time with different devices or loot inside. Technically, this can be done in PDA missions by using the PlayfieldOp “ReplaceStructureStandingIn” element.

• When activated on the CV/BA the block is placed on it will repair damaged blocks & devices up to their full HP. The player has to go to the device to use it; it's not accessible via the control panel.

• The structure/vessel is under attack (similar to shields do not recharge when being fired at)
  
• When the shields are active
  
• When turrets are active & firing
  
• Not enough resources

• New Energy Barriers (New Techtree Unlock; Stops bullets and lasers, but can be walked through, doesn't seal a structure)
  
• New Energy Walkways (New Techtree Unlock: Cannot be walked through, cannot shoot through, doesn't seal a structure)
  
• Both of the above blocks are controllable by the signals & circuits system to allow for configurations such as disabling & enabling them for when you want them on or off.
  
  
• Added new CV Jet Thrusters (variants can be up/downgraded between each other) with new Templates for CV Jet Thrusters including new crafting items
  
• Added four new NPC Spawners (Thin) with offset positions (front, back, corner with either variant of looking “inward” and “outwards”)

• Added a 'Send us your feedback' chapter to PDA (F1), including feedback forms for the new UCH missions, the HeKaTon event, a general 1.12 survey and more.
  
• Added 5-chapter UCH faction mission ‘Operation Phoenix: New Terra’; Warp to the “Phoenix System” to start.
  
• Added HeKaTon Cup qualifying event; Warp to Arkenia System and visit the Howling Hurrz Hoverbikes Store in the new Arkenia Prime Capital city or fly directly to the Arkenia Prime Moon
  
• Added ‘helper chapters’ to the PDA (F1) faction groups (currently for UCH and Arkenian Republic related missions and events)
  Note: A new savegame is required for all elements described in this paragraph!

• Full set of new NPC models dedicated to represent the UCH soldiers and civilians
  
• Added new EClassConfig UCH NPCs with walking/guard/static behavior.
  
• Set up new home system PHOENIX for UCH
  
• Added new planet type (VolcanicPlateau) as UCH home planet 'New terra'
  
• Added new UCH POIs (thx to Stellar_Titan)
  
• Added new loot tables and variations for UCH npcs
  
• IMPORTANT NOTE TO CREATORS (Builders/Scenarios) about the UCH Model replacements: The new UCH-NPC models do not automatically replace old UCH models, as they have different configurations and technical settings. Furthermore, the new models are now considered the standard models used with the UCH faction. This means that if you base your EClassConfig on that of the standard scenario and/or use the now obsolete entities such as ‘UCHSoldierFemale2AssaultRifle’ in one of your POIs, they may no longer be spawned. Ideally, you would replace them with the new UCH models in the POI spawners. Alternatively, you could re-enable the outdated entity definition for the UCH in the EClassConfig (search for the line ‘OUTDATED / NO LONGER CANON for UCH!’ in the configuration file for more details). However, the latter only works for scenarios that use/want to use their own EClassconfig. Not for individual blueprints, e.g. in the workshop.

• Added 89 new and updated bases and vessels by sulusdacor, Don2k7, Stellar_Titan, Escarli, teakeycee, AkevaBanshee, Matcz, MAX, oojimaflip, vermillion, vicomt
  
• New stock prefab: GEI Aquila & GEI MizoRei (by AkevaBanshee)
  
• Added missing RAV OPVs: Ursus Venator/Mater Ursi Gunship/Heavy Freighter (by Don2k7)
  Adjusted Epsilon BP groups (set old BPs to "outdated" groups)
  
• Removed Epsilon POI from non-Zirax Homeworlds
  
• Updated / Added POIs: Eggpile (floating, ARC Weapon Factory, Lava Caves, AsteroidVoxel (Empty) (Thx to ravien,fractalite & Escarli)
  
• Added POI: New Prenn Federation design set (thanks to Don2k7, sulusdacor, and StellarTitan).
  
• Prenn Homeworld: Replaced POIs with new theme set.
  
• Zirax Homeworld: Replaced ZiraxDroneBase with new Xenu Fortress (ZiraxDroneBaseT2; thanks to Don2k7).
  
• Zirax Homeworld: Added Serdu POIs (Full update).
  
• Added POI: Abyssal Command ( thanks to Don2k7, Vermillon, and teakeycee).
  
• Added POI: Ravagers Mining HQ (thanks to Don2k7).
  
• Replaced references to DroneBaseT3 (Old Xenu Fortress) with ZiraxDroneBase (actual Zirax Dronebases) on non-Homeworld playfields.
  Note: A new savegame is required for all elements described in this paragraph!

• Updated Localization for supported Languages
  
• Improved wood cutting ability & speed of Survival Tool and Chainsaw
  
• New Robot & Ripperdog barking dialogues (by sulusdacor)
  
• Changed: Reduces stepping/jumping height for most NPCs (Zirax, AlienCivlians, Human/Alien Soldiers) to reduce the event of them jumping on furniture or walls (please test),
  
• Swapped Survival Tool Drill mode with Defense mode (now the Drill is auto-selected when equipped)
  
• All consoles from the consoles deco group can now use a Dialogue setup
  
• Added new model for sleeping (and snoring!) zirax commander (EClassConfig)
  
• Added new device group ‘forcefield emitters’
  
• Changed: Energy Barriers, Energy Walkways, Shield Generators will now appear in the new forcefield-emitter group in control panel when autogrouped
  
• Added new BAI templates in EClassConfig: guards, mobile/static + combat/flee) + inline docu
  
• Removed unused galaxy config files from Default Mutiplayer scenario
  
• Changed final encounter of Deserted Powers (Skillon): removed spawning vessel (was not reliable); added task to destroy a nearby com array instead.
  
• Merged individual “new material found” messages for basic materials (iron, copper, silicon, carbon) into one message that is sent when the player has activated RP on Akua.
  
• Removed mentioning of GIN and Explorer token on other new-material-found messages and replaced with brief ‘field of application’ info.
  
• Added Pistol + Ammo to Akua Start (Player Inventory).
  
• Added Survival Constructor to Akua Start (Player Inventory).
  
• Added ‘Next:’ chapter for Tales of Tash to indicate what the task/mission is about, including a small hint about the number of logs and overall locations.

• New Drone bay model (replaces the old one)
  
• Added new models for the shield generator block + Shield extender block
  
  
  
  
• Added kill_teleport death effect (for use with story NPCs; check EClass Config > Admiral Yaden)
  
• Added localized ambient sound effects creating dynamic background conversation noise ( added to occupied tables with at least two seated people)
  
• Added localized ambient sound effect to gambling tables
  
• Added /improved animation controllers for handling Gatling, Rocket and other weapons (Please check Comments in EClassConfig!) in relation to UCH weaponry
  
• Added animation controllers used for specific situations for STATIC UCH npc variants (discussing, chatting, console work; Note that each UCH entity type has a particular behavior especially for STATIC variants. )
  
• Reworked the SharedData for the "Default Random" & "Rise of the Dark Faction" scenarios so the folders are smaller in size to download when setup with the "SharedDataURL" feature See here for our guide on how to setup & use the SharedDataURL feature for Local Co-op & MP on dedicated servers:
  https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3330424692
  
• Extensive update to the Default Multiplayer scenario to be inline with Single Player. NOTE: requires a fresh Save Game

• Added two new playfields "MoonDesertCanyon" & "BarrenTemperate"
  
  
  
• Added 11 new terrain stamps

• Removed label 'needs captain's key' when door was already unlocked
  
• Fix for marker vanishing when sitting on a bench in the destroyed starter vessel
  
• Opened the beach teleporter box
  
• Added key press info for task of harvesting plant protein & for closing drone view at backpack mission
  
• Increased despawn timer for backpack mission. The backpack now only spawns in when needed
  
• Further increased despawn times for some other important items
  
• Added fallback cores to tech caches

• Added Cocoa Granules to Taelyn’s Treats Trader so you can craft the Chocolate Bars
  
• Added a few more Taelyn Bot variants (Guards)
  
• Added Epic Solar Panels with an upgrade token
  
• Added 2 Taelyn Bot (robotic) posters as decoration
  
• Added new mission with a new area to the Galactic Trading Station (thanks to Escarli)
  
• Split the Advanced Core logic in 4 new cores with own stats per structure (you can deconstruct the old advanced core with a multitool to pick one of the 4 new ones)
  
• Added new trader model for Taelyn’s Treats
  
• Replaced some rankings with requests from the community (replaced player kills with total discoveries)
  
• Updated the Flying Dutchman AI Vessel (thanks to Escarli)
  
• Removed some single player mission items

• 01525: Sprinting & Picking up items not working on gamepads
  
• 01526: Toggle run keybind doesn't work
  
• 01485: Items in the connected toolbar disappear after server restart
  
• 01619: Removing templates can lead to a CoQ in Constructors
  
• 01186: Placing blocks with symmetry replace blocksdevices from another side
  
• 00371: The player can get stuck in the GUI when passing a locked door
  
• Fixed descriptions of all playfields
  
• Fixed Epic Gift dialogues in Invader vs Defender are blank and throw a error

• Added more explosives for Uta Outpost
  
• Added fallback for Arena & added 1 more boss each
  
• Added Option to start Creative Mode in Dark Faction

• Mass speed penalty for vessels adjusted so once they reach their current max speed vessels can gradually reach their technical max speed.
  
• The technical max speed increase is shown in the throttle HUD bar in the top orange zone & the Speed meter will also show the crawl to the technical max speed.
  
• Added reworked model of T1/T2 Shield generators for BA and CV
  
  
  
• Added new Prenn OPVs and freighters (replacing the placeholder vessels) (Don2k7)
  
• Updated ARC capital city (Allessia)
  
• Added RAV Varnaform construction site (Allessia)
  
• Fixes switch on Tresari Terraform facility (Escarli)
  
• Added Space Hekaton stations and gates (Stellar_Titan)
  
• Increased MechanicalComponents to even numbers so devices deconstruct better
  
• Renamed playfield operation to replace a structure to "ReplaceStructureStandingIn"
  
• Added default Gambling dialogue to Gaming Tables
  
• Moved infestation of DF in default scenario savegames further out to the halo of the galaxy
  
• Added ambient sfx to gambling tables (2 variants; one for each table type)
  
• Added generic feedback surveys to Guided Tutorial and Dark Faction scenario
  
• Added Option to start Creative Mode in Dark Faction (DLC)

• 01485: Items in connected toolbar disappear after server restart
  
• 01619: Removing templates can lead to a CoQ in Constructors
  
• 01623: Vessel transfer option is visible when players are not in the same playfield
  
• Fix UCH Outpost on Aratos was sometimes not on water

• Sometimes the vessel throttle bar can go blank (HUD/UI only issue) after boosting + cruise mode has been used.
  
• Pulsing effect on new shield models doesn't turn off when the device or structure power is turned off

• The structure/vessel is under attack (similar to shields do not recharge when being fired at)
  
• When the shields are active
  
• When turrets are active & firing
  
• Not enough resources

• Private and Faction Structures: Players can transfer ownership of their private structures or faction structures. For faction structures, the transferring player must have the role of "Admin" or higher.
  
• Online Requirement: The player receiving the structure must be online to accept the transfer & in the same playfield.
  
• Acceptance or Rejection: The receiving player has the option to accept or reject the transfer to ensure no potentially harmful transfers occur.

• Added new models for the shield generator blocks which can be colored in multiple parts
  
• Added a shield extender block
  

• Updated Main Localization for supported Languages
  
• Added new CV Jet Thrusters (variants can be up/downgraded between each other)
  
• Added new Templates for CV Jet Thrusters including new crafting items
  
• Changed final encounter of Deserted Powers (Skillon): removed spawning vessel (was not reliable); added task to destroy a nearby com array instead.
  
• Added POI: New Prenn Federation design set (thanks to Don2k7, sulusdacor, and StellarTitan).
  
• Prenn Homeworld: Replaced POIs with new theme set.
  
• Zirax Homeworld: Replaced ZiraxDroneBase with new Xenu Fortress (ZiraxDroneBaseT2; thanks to Don2k7).
  
• Zirax Homeworld: Added Serdu POIs (Full update).
  
• Added POI: Abyssal Command (temporary for playtesting; thanks to Don2k7, Vermillon, and teakeycee).
  
• Added POI: Ravagers Mining HQ (thanks to Don2k7).
  
• Replaced references to DroneBaseT3 (Old Xenu Fortress) with ZiraxDroneBase (actual Zirax Dronebases) on non-Homeworld playfields.
  
• Merged individual “new material found” messages for basic materials (iron, copper, silicon, carbon) into one message that is sent when the player has activated RP on Akua.
  
• Added improved Start/Finish POI signals for Hekaton Cup (Thx to Stellar_Titan)
  
• Added Arkenian Cities (Pol, ARC, Helios) to Arkenia Prime (thx to Stellar Titan)
  
• Updated Hyperion (CV), XenuFortress P1 (thx to Don2k7)
  
• Added additional Info Dialogue to Hekaton Game Master about Hekaton Race
  
• Added a 'Send us your feedback' chapter, including feedback forms for the new UCH missions. We also introduced in-game surveys (F1 > Send Us Your Feedback), which cover the General 1.12 survey, the UCH faction mission (available only upon completion), and the HeKaTon HV Racing event. Additionally, a Survey Feedback form for the HeKaTon HV Racing Cup is now accessible via PDA (F1 > Solo Missions > activate: Send us your feedback).
  
• Updated Hekaton Hover Raceways on moon and in instance. (Thx to Stellar_Titan)
  
• Added new POI to Zirax-Epsilon BP groups (thx to vermillion)
  
• adjusted Epsilon BP groups (set old BPs to "outdated" groups)
  
• Removed Epsilon POI from non-Zirax Homeworlds
  
• Updated / Added POIs: Eggpile (floating, ARC Weapon Factory, Lava Caves, AsteroidVoxel (Empty) (Thx to ravien,fractalite & Escarli)
  
• Improved the contextual 'Next: ' chapters logic in the faction groups of the PDA to show more often what to do next when a primary story mission is not active. (Arkenian Repulic, UCH)
  
• Removed mentioning of GIN and Explorer token on other new-material-found messages and replaced with brief ‘field of application’ info.
  
• Added Pistol + Ammo to Akua Start (Player Inventory).
  
• Added Survival Constructor to Akua Start (Player Inventory).
  
• Added ‘Next:’ chapter for Tales of Tash to indicate what the task/mission is about, including a small hint about the number of logs and overall locations.

• Updated BarrenTemperate: Adjusted biomes, resources, stamps and terrain textures. Now is more likely a large planet.
  
• New terrain stamps: DunesErg, VolcanoStratoLarge, Rift_FissureSmall_SM, Mtn_MonumentGroup_sp, Mtn_Monument_sp
  
• MoonDesertCanyon: Slight decoration tweak

• 01525: Sprinting & Picking up items not working on gamepads
  
• 01526: Toggle run keybind doesn't work
  
• 01186: Placing blocks with symmetry replace blocksdevices from another side <- Another fix
  
• Fixed SV Turret icon was stretched
  
• Set OnWater placed POI to SI-off
  
• Fixed block references in some POIs

Changes
• Added more explosives for Uta Outpost
  
• Added fallback for Arena & added 1 more boss each

• Much of the new content is only available if you start a new savegame.
  
• Regarding the new NPC models, there is an important note for Builder/Scenario Managers at the bottom of the changelog.

• For bugs in the EXP version:
  https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.34/
  
  
• For feedback on the content of the EXP version:
  https://empyriononline.com/forums/experimental-features-discussion.35/

• New Energy Barriers (New Techtree Unlock; Stops bullets and lasers, but can be walked through, doesn't seal a structure)
  
• New Energy Walkways (New Techtree Unlock: Cannot shoot through, Cannot be walked through, doesn't seal a structure)
  
• Both blocks are controllable by the signals & circuits system to allow for configurations such as disabling & enabling them for when you want them on or off.

• New Drone bay model (replaces the old one)
  
• Added four new NPC Spawners (Thin) with offset positions (front, back, corner with either variant of looking “inward” and “outwards”)

• Added 5-chapter UCH faction mission ‘Operation Phoenix: New Terra’; Warp to the “Phoenix System” to start.
  
• Added HeKaTon Cup qualifying event; Warp to Arkenia System and visit the Howling Hurrz Hoverbikes Store in the new Arkenia Prime Capital city or fly directly to the Arkenia Prime Moon
  
• Added ‘helper chapters’ to the PDA (F1) faction groups (currently for UCH and Arkenian Republic related missions and events)
  
• Note: A new savegame is required for all elements described in section!

• Full set of new NPC models dedicated to represent the UCH soldiers and civilians
  
• Added new EClassConfig UCH NPCs with walking/guard/static behavior.
  
• Updated EGroupsConfig with new UCH npc groups
  
• Set up new home system PHOENIX for UCH
  
• Added new planet type (VolcanicPlateau) as UCH home planet 'New terra'
  
• Added new UCH POIs (thx to Stellar_Titan)
  
• Added new loot tables and variations for UCH npcs
  
• Note: A new savegame is required for all elements described in section!

• The new UCH-NPC models do not automatically replace old UCH models, as they have different configurations and technical settings. Furthermore, the new models are now considered the standard models used with the UCH faction.
  
• This means that if you base your EClassConfig on that of the standard scenario and/or use the now obsolete entities such as ‘UCHSoldierFemale2AssaultRifle’ in one of your POIs, they may no longer be spawned. Ideally, you would replace them with the new UCH models in the POI spawners.
  
• Alternatively, you could re-enable the outdated entity definition for the UCH in the EClassConfig (search for the line ‘OUTDATED / NO LONGER CANON for UCH!’ in the configuration file for more details). However, the latter only works for scenarios that use/want to use their own EClassconfig. Not for individual blueprints, e.g. in the workshop.

• Added 89 new and updated bases and vessels by sulusdacor, Don2k7, Stellar_Titan, Escarli, teakeycee, AkevaBanshee, Matcz, MAX, oojimaflip, vicomt
  
• New stock prefab: GEI Aquila & GEI MizoRei (by AkevaBanshee)
  
• Added missing RAV OPVs: Ursus Venator/Mater Ursi Gunship/Heavy Freighter (by Don2k7)
  
• Note: A new savegame is required for all elements described in section!

• Improved wood cutting ability & speed of Survival Tool and Chainsaw
  
• New Robot & Ripperdog barking dialogues (by sulusdacor)
  
• Changed: Reduces stepping/jumping height for most NPCs (Zirax, AlienCivlians, Human/Alien Soldiers) to reduce the event of them jumping on furniture or walls (please test),
  
• Swapped Survival Tool Drill mode with Defense mode (now the Drill is auto-selected when equipped)
  
• All consoles from the consoles deco group can now use a Dialogue setup
  
• Added new model for sleeping (and snoring!) zirax commander (EClassConfig)
  
• Added new device group ‘forcefield emitters’
  
• Changed: Energy Barriers, Energy Walkways, Shield Generators will now appear in the new forcefield-emitter group in control panel when autogrouped
  
• Added new BAI templates in EClassConfig: guards, mobile/static + combat/flee) + inline docu
  
• Removed unused galaxy config files from Default Mutiplayer scenario
  
• Added two new playfields "MoonDesertCanyon" & "BarrenTemperate", Adjusted SolarSystemConfigs for these playfields to spawn (BarrenTemperate only appears at star types F, A, B, O.)

• Added kill_teleport death effect (for use with story NPCs; check EClass Config > Admiral Yaden)
  
• WIP: Added localized ambient sound effects creating dynamic background conversation noise (currently only human sounds; sfx variants added to occupied tables with at least two seated people)
  
• Added /improved animation controllers for handling Gatling, Rocket and other weapons (Please check Comments in EClassConfig!) in relation to UCH weaponry
  
• Added animation controllers used for specific situations for STATIC UCH npc variants (discussing, chatting, console work; Note that each UCH entity type has a particular behavior especially for STATIC variants. )
  
• Reworked the SharedData for the "Default Random" & "Rise of the Dark Faction" scenarios so the folders are smaller in size to download when setup with the "SharedDataURL" feature.
  See here for our guide on how to setup & use the SharedDataURL feature for Local Co-op & MP on dedicated servers:
  https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3330424692
  
• Extensive update to the Default Multiplayer scenario to be inline with Single Player. NOTE: requires a fresh Save Game
  
• Added several new terrain stamps (for e.g. MoonCanyonSnow)
  
• Activated the Christmas Event in the Invader vs Defender Scenario

• Removed label 'needs captain's key' when door was already unlocked
  
• Fix for marker vanishing when sitting on a bench in the destroyed starter vessel
  
• Opened the beach teleporter box
  
• Added key press info for task of harvesting plant protein & for closing drone view at backpack mission
  
• Increased despawn timer for backpack mission. The backpack now only spawns in when needed
  
• Further increased despawn times for some other important items
  
• Added fallback cores to tech caches

• Updated all configs with changes from the single player game
  
• Activated the Christmas Event 2024
  
• Replaced Celedo with a new planet (thanks to Escarli)
  
• Removed the tutorial data to reduce the download and waiting time before you can join the server
  
• Removed all asteroids from Atlon Sector and added them as regular deposits on Atlon and Mate. NOTE: due to the increase of deposits and the texture limitation some might have a default grey (iron) texture
  
• Removed all PvE Zones from Trading Stations except the one around the Galactic Trading Station in Cygnus System
  
• Disabled the Space Defense System and Base Attack System
  
• Disabled some missions due to griefing
  
• Moved Kantir closer so more can be reached by SV
  
• Removed the Explorer Token System (reward can be bought now on the GTS)

• Updated all configs with changes from the single player game
  
• Activated the Christmas Event 2024
  
• Reworked the galaxy layout. There are now between 2500 and 5000 stars
  
• Added invisible blocks to the Asteroids as test on the EU Server to see if they keep regenerating after being complete mined out
  
• Replaced Celedo with a new planet and added a new Demon Planet (thanks to Escarli)
  
• Removed the tutorial data to reduce the download and waiting time before you can join the server
  
• Added several new homeworlds or updated existing ones
  
• Removed the Explorer Token System (reward can be bought now on the GTS)

• Updated all configs with changes from the single player game
  
• Activated the Christmas Event 2024
  
• Reworked the Galaxy Layout to be similar to Single Player
  
• Added several new homeworlds or updated existing ones
  
• Removed the tutorial data to reduce the download and waiting time before you can join the server
  
• Removed the Explorer Token System (reward can be bought now on the GTS)

• Fix 01186: Placing blocks with symmetry replace blocksdevices from another side
  
• Fixed descriptions of all playfields
  
• Fixed Epic Gift dialogues in Invader vs Defender are blank and throw a error
  
• Fixed some weapon models that did not work for NPCs properly (eg. FlameThrower)

1. Epic version: Main menu could show Start DF button even if not owned
   
2. Epic version: The Epic client doesn't evaluate command line arguments

• Fixed an exception that could occur when trying to join a dedicated server after exiting a single-player session.
  
• Fix Epic players with names with spaces truncated
  
• Fix PDA DevicePower PDA logic (Missing placement decals in RotDF scenario start SV in hangar)

• Fix: Exception when quickly restarting refreshing in server browser (Issue was only with the Epic version)
  
• We detected an issue with our server manager that affects the Epic version & the steam dedicated server.

• Fixed: an exception in the server browser
  
• Fixed: Hourly re-authentication for Epic clients
  
• Fixed: Official Eleon servers not displayed as such in Epic clients

1. Steam & Epic Account linking[//]
   
2. Crossplay[//]
   
3. Custom Content Sharing[//]
   
4. Important info to share[//]

• Added preparations for the games release to the EPIC game store on Thursdays Oct 10:
  
• The game will be updated synchronously on both platforms

• With the addition of our game on the Epic Store, we've introduced an in-game option in the server browser to link your Steam account to your Epic account for crossplay between Steam and Epic friends in Co-op/MP. Follow the pop-ups that appear when you open the server browser.
  
• If you do not wish to use this Account Linking option, simply select "No" when prompted.
  
• The “Link Account” button will appear from then on in your server browser should you change your mind in future.
  
• Note for Epic players: If you have a PC stats overlay enabled (such as MSI Afterburner + RivaTuner), it may prevent the User Agreement GUI from loading when the client starts for the first time, causing a loading screen loop. This also affects the GUI for linking Steam and Epic accounts & the Epic in-game social UI (shift+F3) from loading. Epic Store users should disable any overlays and restart the game to agree to the User Agreement.

• EPIC users will be able to join any steam dedicated server that is publicly visible
  
• Crossplay is available between Steam and Epic versions for Co-op mode once Steam and Epic accounts are linked.
  
• Epic users can invite their Steam friends to join their Co-op sessions, and Steam users can do the same with their Epic friends. Only users added to your friends list can see and join any Co-op games from the server browser's "Friends" tab. When a friend on either platform is hosting a Co-op session & you want to play together, check the server browser's "Friends" tab to find the Co-op server in the list.

• Where is the “Workshop” content for other platforms ? We are exploring options for this topic for an alternative to the Steam workshop that will work cross platform between Steam & Epic for users to share any custom made content (Blueprints, Custom Scenarios etc like we already do on the Steam workshop). When this is up & running we will make an announcement to say when it is going to be released & available for everyone to use. We don’t have an ETA just yet to give for this but will update as soon as we are ready.
  
• See here for a temporary workaround to be able to get workshop blueprints: https://empyriononline.com/threads/epic-store-release-and-custom-content.102562/
  
• Epic Users will be able to join servers with custom scenarios being used.

• The SharedDataURL option for Co-op & MP (dedicated server hosts) makes downloading any SharedData folders from scenarios (Stock or Custom) much faster & it is highly recommended to use this method. Please see here for more info with our “SharedData to Cloud Setup” guide:
  https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3330424692
  
• The Standalone dedi server is not available on EPIC but can be easily downloaded for free via steamCMD. See here under “SteamCMD” for instructions in our “Dedicated Server Setup” guide : https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3321555415

• MP: Updated EAC
  
• Assigned new icons for Destroyed Blocks (Signal/Touch; Wood, Xeno), Epic Upgrade Kits, AlienSting & more
  
• Partial preview icon update ( ~470; eg. Building Blocks, Wings, Windows, Railings, Farming, Plants, Ingots, Components, Medical, Food, Cooking, Trading & more)
  
• New Pentaxid tank model
  
• Changed: Game client now checks server version and shows the version in red if not matching client's version, also disables Connect button in this case
  
• Hitpoint changes acc to a more unified ruleset around the following HP ranges:
  

  - Regular soldiers and troops 500
  - Elites & special 700-800
  - Civilians: 300
  - Damaged / infected: 400
  - Special HP ranges for larger entities (Golem, Hishkal), Talon, Kriel

• 00906: Players can take damage when in a cockpit & being fired on
  
• 01195: Dialogue Input Disables AI Permanently Until Reload MP
  
• 01030: Infinite loading screen after teleporting to a destination that was destroyed
  
• Fix: On server update of SharedDataURL no longer the player produced Blueprints and PDA log are deleted
  
• 01520: [MP/Co-op] PDA signals (*Signal) are not stored in Blueprints when used as Logic Circuit input signal
  
• Fixed an error on the dedicated server when "HeartBeat:" is enabled in the dedicated.yaml
  
• Fixed a crash that was triggering when approaching certain structures (player & POI’s)
  
• Fixed Pivot Point Polaris Scout Stock Prefab
  
• Fixed an issue with street lights despawning in Survival mode when placed.
  
• Fixed PL translations (default scenario; UI/Messages) being shifted to wrong original texts

https://eah.empyrion-homeworld.net/download/patch-notes-emp-admin-helper-full
• Increased Player Version
  
• Added SharedDataURL property

• Added Dark Faction Disruptor & Translocator turrets:

When a vessel gets hit by the beam:

1. The targeted vessel will be less and less mobile in a gradual way.
   
2. The UI immobilization bar will grow indicating the level of mobility. When full the targeted vehicle will be totally immobile.
   
3. When hit by the Freeze beam the UI Freeze Icon will blink indicating that the targeted vehicle is actually hit by the Freeze beam.
   
4. When the targeted vehicle escape the beam or the beam stops then the UI immobilization bar will diminish with time => recovery of mobility
   
5. When UI immobilization bar is full then the ship is totally frozen and the next frozen phase will start

When ship is totally frozen:

1. The ship will not be able to move anymore.
   
2. The ship will rotate to the horizontal plane (only for CV).
   
3. The UI Freeze icon will turn to red color (not blinking anymore).
   
4. A timer countdown will start with a duration of FreezeDuration second.
   
5. The UI Immobilization bar will change its color to red and become hence now the UI Freeze countdown bar. The UI Freeze countdown bar will start full and will decrease with time.
   
6. When the UI Freeze countdown bar is empty the targeted vehicle will be able to move fully at once (no progressive mobility recovery).
   
7. The translator Turret will fire at the stopped vessel as long as it has a line of sight to the player vessel & teleport some NPC's over. They will despawn after all of them get killed or their boarding timer runs down.

For DLC owners: A rework of the Dark Faction scenario has been done with the changes below into a full campaign with a proper mid and end game.
Your progression is reflected in the story to defeat the Dark Faction, which spreads throughout the universe at a slower pace now.
You prepare with different Simulations how to fight against the Dark Faction, gather enough Symelite resources and research the proper tech to beat it.
There are two different endings you can choose from that impact the whole universe.

• Updated Story with a full campaign: When you reach Aratos more missions are available from NPC’s at the UCH HQ.
  
• Updated Research HQ POI & dialogues
  
• Added Campaign Token reward for the HQ factions
  
• Updated Aratos playfield with new decorations
  
• Adjusted faction spreading speed to be slower by default in the Config
  
• Updated translations for Dark Faction DLC on supported languages (DE,FR,IT,ES,PTb,RU,CHS)

• [01329] Dark Field Nullifiers don't appear to work
  
• Fix random trigger PDA mission when entering area set to other players to spawn if they missed the start of the scenario
  
• Fix Auto Pillar Chapter trigger
  
• Fix Oxygen Leak in Research HQ
  
• Fixed a variety of issues with the

• Add more Manual Allow true to PDA chapters
  
• Better transformation of Queen on Uta
  
• Do not show generic PDA Completed Messages
  
• Arena Signal revert to *Signals again & Polish Arena spawner placement
  
• Polished end with Dr Obinski as End Boss
  
• Fix door not opening after queen kill on Uta
  
• Fix explosive did not destroy pillar on Uta
  
• Fix loca merge, Fix floating NPCs in COOP/MP in Fight Arena
  
• RotDF translations updated for PDA, Dialogues, Main Loca (supported languages)
  
• Updated Content: Polished end with Dr Obinski as End Boss

• 01537: Exception that triggered after playfield change with some morphed blocks appearing on structures
  
• 01529: DF Turrets in Co-op are extremely loud (Sound system issue)
  
• 01483: DF sword shield bar can appear always on HUD
  
• 01503: DF turrets beam do not hit the target and ends in the empty space
  
• 01304: While moving, CV device performance in a neutralized Alpha Field is not constant
  
• [MP/Co-op] Translocator & Disruptor beams were not visible
  
• Fix an issue with POI after it was respawned on terrain (terrain gaps appearing due to wrong position)
  
• Fixed unintentionally shifted language entries in polish main translation
  
• Fixed an issue with a story POI after it was respawned on terrain
  
• Fixed unintentionally shifted language entries in polish main translation
  

• Default Random translations for Dialogues updated (supported languages)

• 01520: [MP/Co-op] PDA signals (*Signal) are not stored in Blueprints when used as Logic Circuit input signal
  
• Fix an error on the dedicated server when "HeartBeat:" is enabled in the dedicated.yaml

• Please post bugs and errors to this forum:
  https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.34/
  
  
• Feedback on specific points, please post here in the pinned or new threads:
  https://empyriononline.com/forums/experimental-features-discussion.35/

• Assigned new icons for Destroyed Blocks (Signal/Touch; Wood, Xeno), Epic Upgrade Kits, AlienSting & more
  
• Partial preview icon update ( ~470; eg. Building Blocks, Wings, Windows, Railings, Farming, Plants, Ingots, Components, Medical, Food, Cooking, Trading & more)

• Added Dark Faction Disruptor & Translocator turrets:
  
• The Disruptor turret will aim at CV, SV, HV vessels.

When a vessel gets hit by the beam:

1. The targeted vessel will be less and less mobile in a gradual way.
   
2. The UI immobilization bar will grow indicating the level of mobility. When full the targeted vehicle will be totally immobile.
   
3. When hit by the Freeze beam the UI Freeze Icon will blink indicating that the targeted vehicle is actually hit by the Freeze beam.
   
4. When the targeted vehicle escape the beam or the beam stops then the UI immobilization bar will diminish with time => recovery of mobility
   
5. When UI immobilization bar is full then the ship is totally frozen and the next frozen phase will start

• When ship is totally frozen:

1. The ship will not be able to move anymore.
   
2. The ship will rotate to the horizontal plane (only for CV).
   
3. The UI Freeze icon will turn to red color (not blinking anymore).
   
4. A timer countdown will start with a duration of FreezeDuration second.
   
5. The UI Immobilization bar will change its color to red and become hence now the UI Freeze countdown bar. The UI Freeze countdown bar will start full and will decrease with time.
   
6. When the UI Freeze countdown bar is empty the targeted vehicle will be able to move fully at once (no progressive mobility recovery).
   
7. The translator Turret will at the stopped the vessel completely as long as it has a line of sight to the player vessel & teleport some NPC's over. They will despawn after all of them get killed or their boarding timer runs down.

• When the target vehicle is unfrozen after being totally frozen then a cooldown timer will be applied. It will prevent the target vehicle from being hit again during this time period.
  
• A potential target will not be considered as a target and will not be fired on if by any other Freeze turrets if:

1. It is already frozen or it is in its cool down phase.
   
2. It is currently on a boarding or a boarding cool down process.

All other considerations of target selection and firing rules are the same as regular turrets.

• Main campaign changes are completed. A variety of fixes/Changes have been done:
  
• Fix for delay Fight Simulation Doors
  
• Fix Fight Arena had wrong signal sign door sequencing
  
• Fix Pillar Core name was not up to date
  
• Reduced Reinforcement Cooldown on the three Factions at the end
  
• Fixed Reinforcement sequencing at the end
  
• Rename some Dialogue waypoints
  
• Fix Radesk was killable

• 01502: COQ appear near DF story pillar on DF Simulator playfield
  
• 01514: DF Story - Bosses from Zirax sim waves can be killed before countdown timer finishes

• New Pentaxid tank model
  
  
  
• Hitpoint changes acc to a more unified ruleset around the following HP ranges:
  Regular soldiers and troops 500
  Elites & special 700-800
  Civilians: 300
  Damaged / infected: 400
  Special HP ranges for larger entities (Golem, Hishkal), Talon, Kriel
  
• Changed: Game client now checks server version and shows the version in red if not matching client's version, also disables Connect button in this case

• 01195: Dialogue Input Disables AI Permanently Until Reload MP
  
• 01030: Infinite loading screen after teleporting to a destination that was destroyed
  
• 00906: Players can take damage when in a cockpit & being fired on
  
• Fix: On server update of SharedDataURL no longer the player produced Blueprints and PDA log are deleted
  
• Fixed Pivot Point Polaris Scout Stock Prefab
  
• Fixed an issue with street lights despawning in Survival mode when placed.

https://eah.empyrion-homeworld.net/download/patch-notes-emp-admin-helper-full
• Increased Player Version
  
• Added SharedDataURL property

• Updated Story with a full campaign: When you reach Aratos more missions are available from NPC’s at the UCH HQ.
  
• Updated Research HQ POI & dialogues
  
• Added Campaign Token reward for the HQ factions
  
• Updated Aratos playfield with new decorations
  
• Adjusted faction spreading speed to be slower by default in the Config

• Fix random trigger PDA mission when entering area set to other players to spawn if they missed the start of the scenario
  
• Fix broken Auto Pillar Chapter trigger
  
• Fix NPC Research NPC Dialogue logic
  
• Fix Oxygen Leak in Research HQ
  
• Fix Rapier fixed location
  
• Fix model rotation on dialogue entity

• 01375: Repeated corruption of the playfield generates a new indestructible DF pillar

• Added new tables & consoles to the Console & Tables deco groups
  
• Added new light blocks to the “Lights” group & a new “Street lights” & “Work Lights & Lamps” group
  
  
  
• Added Outdoor trees for builders to decorate structures with. Search for “Outdoor Tree” in the item menu to filter for them.
  
• Added back the Lon Lat UI, you can now enable / disable it in Options/Misc. Off by default.
  
• Switched default of block range preview to ctrl + f
  
• Various Optimizations have been done to make changing from planet to orbit or orbit to planet smoother & loading in to saves should be faster, although this can depend on how many objects are in the playfield scene.
  
• Added a reworked version of Ashon II start to Default Multiplayer
  
• Removed password option for local co-op servers.
  
• Updated Unity to LTS v2022.3.22f1

• Overlapping gravity generator fields no longer stack their gravitational effects: The gravitational effect is only applied once per default, but you can set it to stack in the device setting.
  
• The direction of artificial gravity fields is now interpolated, making circular walkable gravity fields easier to set up!

• NEW: Added a new way to download the SharedData folder: SharedData download can now be done via cloud storage service which is much faster and saves dedi bandwidth on login.
  See the stock dedicated.yaml that comes with the "Standalone dedicated server" (Steam > tools > Empyrion Dedicated server) for full details at the bottom.
  
• SharedData cloud download now shows progress in % and with total download size

• Right click on the SharedData folder in the custom scenario folder & select to zip/compress the SharedData and upload the zip file to a cloud service such as “Google drive”, “Dropbox” or “OneDrive (Personal)”.
  
• Once the compressed copy is uploaded to your file host of choice enable sharing for the uploaded file & create a share link for it & set that link in the SharedDataURL parameter in the Dedicated.yaml & then save the file & start the server.

• Right click on the SharedData folder in the custom scenario folder you wish to use & select to zip/compress the SharedData and upload the zip file to a cloud service such as “Google drive”, “Dropbox” or “OneDrive (Personal)”.
  
• Once the compressed copy is uploaded to your file host of choice enable sharing for the uploaded file & create a share link for it & copy the link.
  
• Next in the Co-op setup menu where you will see a GUI element for “SharedDataURL” click on it & add the link you copied & paste it here then when ready start the co-op server & the link will get added to the dedicated.yaml that is automatically generated in the save game folder for the co-op game you have started.

• Fixed bug that if resizing a blueprint part, the snap points got repositioned
  
• Fixed bug that rotating a blueprint part with the snap point tool did result in resetting to the first snap point
  
• BlueprintPartsUI: reloading the scenario folder if "reload blueprint list" is pressed so you can switch the scenarios without restarting the game
  
• BlueprintPartsUI: some improvements and bug fixes (f.e. now "small blocks" are supported)
  
• BlueprintPartsUI: another try for fixing "blueprint part not getting loaded if from workshop"
  
• BlueprintPartsCollection: improved font size of part names for 2m and 0.5m block BPs
  
• SnapPoints: reverted change with overlap flag. Now snap points overlap only if both have the overlapping flag NOT set.
  
• BlueprintPartsTool: added possibility to move the BPP when pressing LMB long after choosing a part
  
• BlueprintPartTool: fix for black preview images if a group was selected

• Fix for terrain stamp “CraterBattle_Geo1a” lines on map. (Note: If you use this stamp, keep the playfield at TerrainHeightMapMax of 490 to prevent stamp edges.)
  
• Adjusted StampDatabase for yOffset of this stamp.
  
• Playfield tweaks: Alien, HomeworldLegacy, MoonForest
  
• Adjusted decoration colors & terrain textures for each
  
• Alien: Darker days (‘Blacklight’ world)
  
• HomeworldLegacy: Less radiation in biomes FlowersEdge and Remnant; Space atmosphere slightly dimmed. New map description text
  
• MoonForest: Weather ‘Fog’ removed (too similar to RainMedium & moon is already foggy). Tweaked POI spawn order.

• Fixed several rare softlocks (e.g. Galleon NPC missing)
  
• Reduced intensity of unscripted BA attack

• Added more variant paths to react to faster players (Hoverbike crafting, steel salvage, Farm generator and fuel tank...)
  
• Improved clarity of some task descriptions, added some more help markers, better message flow (At Farm entry, Artillery, Nest POI, Dronebase...)
  
• Added some extra info messages (O2 generator, large block handling…)
  
• Added chapter timeouts if struggling at Promethium ambush and with scripted BA attack
  
• More help offers when dying a lot at Dronebase raid
  
• Prevent players to respawn in destroyed starting vessel
  
• Filled in missing FAQ sections

• Multiple devices animations not working when they are powered on
  
• Loading into an existing save: Deco & resources near player will disappear if hit by ray or bullet
  
• Hand weapons max range info is missed
  
• Assigning the ALT keybinding to some action broke the features connected to ALT and other modifier keys.
  
• Fix: Key mapping localization for gameplay keys did not show in menu tooltips
  
• Weapons in the Vanilla Game or from Custom Scenarios without the DLC Items show DLC Information on the ToolTip
  
• Fixed regression that Ctrl-A did not fully select the whole part of a blueprint any more (and potential other regressions)
  
• Fixed Human NPCs getting removed in Space

• In the New Game Scenario screen scenarios subscribed in Workshop can lead to CoQ on systems without the DLC installed
  
• Changed difficulty settings on a scenario are lost when returning to scenario selection screen

• Strain feature on bow will now only fries when the player lets go of LMB
  
• Sword speed increased (hold down LMB for continuous strikes with the sword), sparks effects & another strike animation added.
  
• Added: Shield recharge bar for players to see when it’s next available & body shield shader when shield is active.
  
• Added: Changed the strain controller sprite & placed it close to the center of the screen
  
• Added: New icon on the HUD, Map window & galaxy map to show the Dark field strength in corrupted playfields
  
• A message will appear on the HUD when entering Dark faction playfields with a Dark field

• 01338: Structure swap will use blueprints from the player BP folder if they are named the same as what is setup in the scenario
  
• Various fixes for corrupted NPC's reactions to the player

• Updated Main Loca for supported languages

• Added the possibility to see with a visualization sphere some generators area they effect which can be seen when you have f.ex a gravity gen or dark field neutralizer equipped & press alt+right click
  
• Replaced gravity generator model
  
• Added: GravityGenerator radius configurable in BlocksConfig.ecf
  
• Added: Gravity Generators for BACV (4 variants) & for SVHV (4 variants)
  
• Added: both BACV and SVHV Gravity Generators to individual Block Groups
  
• Added: Gravity Generators BA/CV/SV/HV to Techtree + Crafting Templates

• 01359: Reputation ‚Neutral‘ factions send base attacks to player & Base attack did ignore the MinimalBaseStrength parameter
  
• Fix: Base attack did ignore the MinimalBaseStrength parameter

• Dark Field On Screen Info & Warning message
  We added new information and updated the markers in the various map views about the presence or strength of the local Dark Field. There is also now a new message: when you approach a planet it will inform you about the strength of the Dark Field even before you attempt to land!
  
• Lift-Off Warning
  In addition to that, we also plan to add another new warning message - available for both game versions: If you approach a planet, a warning will be displayed in case you would not be able to take off from this planet.

• Itemicons for DF Ammo & Ores updated

• Loca of DF Ammo was misplaced for some languages
  
• Multiple fixes made for Co-op mode to work with the “Rise of the dark faction scenario” & Improved DF Scenario start for Coop compatibility. In Co-op for this scenario when the Self destruct in the Vanguard vessel at the beginning is triggered a new spawn location will be activated for anyone joining the session after.

• Itemicons for Ores updated
  
• Updated Dialogues/Loca/PDA (DE,IT,FR,ES,PTb,RU,ZHs)
  
• Added: PDA Chapter visibility restriction "MultiplayerOnly"

• Fixed issues with empty dialogues for some languages (Please recheck!)

• DF Research console is missing dialogues in SP game with DF injection
  
• Some Wildlife was not spawning on planets
  
• Melee NPC's are not inflicting any damage on players in MP

• Added localization to tokenized items (DE,FR,IT,ES,PT(b),RU,ZHs)
  
• Loca/PDA/Dialogues update for DE,FR,IT,ES,PT(b),RU & ZHs

• Some Wildlife was not spawning on planets
  
• Melee NPC's are not inflicting any damage on players in MP
  
• After DF corruption come to Aratos a CoQ triggers
  
• CoQ appear after leaving the Nova planet during story quest

• Multiple exceptions found in dedicated server logs
  
• A fix for artifacts on stars with DLSS/FSR enabled

• Custom AssetBundles from the "ShardData" Folder do not work anymore
  
• Fixed an issue when exiting to main menu while battle music was still playing
  
• Fixed a crash that happened when opening the Control panel > stats window on some vessels in the Dark Faction scenario