Day of Dragons News

This should be the last server hotfix before the 1.0.1 update.

• Reworked Server Latency Detection algorithm. Players should no longer be kicked unless their resting ping is above the server ping cap or due to severe lag spikes.
  
• Server Config Option Normalized Egg Stats now also disables nest upstatting in addition to removing penalties for inbreeding. Community servers that use this config option may need to wipe their player saves to remove any upstatted dragons.
  

Are you struggling to run Update 1.0 on your last-gen PC? This announcement is for you.

We have created a LOWSPEC version of Update 1.0 that runs on all versions of DX12, plus DirectX 11 and Vulkan. It is also compatible with Linux.

A guide to show you how to switch to the LOWSPEC branch

For the best compatibility with older gen hardware, set the Day of Dragons launch parameters in Steam to -dx11. This will force Update 1.0 to run in DirectX 11. You may also try -Vulkan.

LOWSPEC brings the newest content and features to the old Legacy Forgotten Forest Map. The new map uses technology that is not supported on older hardware, but the old map runs on older hardware just fine. If you can play Day of Dragons Legacy, you can play 1.0 LOWSPEC.

The [Official US] Ikioh server has been switched to LOWSPEC. Community Servers who wish to switch to LOWSPEC need to update to the lowspec Steam branch.

If you wish to transfer your dragons from [Official US] Ikioh to [Official US] Jrakhon, please check out our official discord to find out how!



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Servers Only

• Fixed an issue where servers using Latency Checks would sometimes kick players for desync who did not actually exceed the ping limit
  
• Improved Server Latency checking. Small spikes over the cap no longer result in an instant kick, unless the players average ping is greater than the latency limit. Severe lag spikes are still instant kicks.
  
• Biolumin Bioluminescence Spray now works on other Biolumins.
  

• Fixed Shadow Cloak bug for players entering render
  

KNOWN ISSUES

Most Flame Stalker and Biolumin Skins show as Iconic. This should be fixed in the next hotfix.

In addition to the hotfixes below, we updated the LOWSPEC branch of DoD, it includes support for both DX12 SM5 and Vulkan for older machines. We cannot guarantee it will work on your system, but it is worth trying.

To play on LOWSPEC, In Steam Library, right click Day of Dragons > Properties > Betas > Change to lowspec

In Lowspec, you have the option of running with startup option -vulkan or -dx12. It is worth trying both.

This Hotfix focuses on scalability settings and bug fixes. We have elected to focus on performance improvements and optimizations before adding new content into the game.

• Fixed Shadow Cloak breaking when using a pearl skin overlay when it is active
  
• Reworked Graphics Settings for Improved Performance
  
• Added New Very Low "Potato" Graphic Setting for Maximum Framerate and Minimum Eye Candy
  
• Dragon Eyes are no longer cloudy
  
• Removed the Brown Tint from Melanistic skins
  
• Improved the look of Shadow Scale Gold skins
  
• Added /ct 2400 command to chat /help for admins
  
• Blitz/Brood Spawn Menu Options have been Disabled with "COMING SOON" tooltip added until they are added to help avoid confusion
  
• Fixed Biolumin Mythical Skin
  

KNOWN ISSUES
Most Flame Stalker and Biolumin Skins show as Iconic. This should be fixed in the next hotfix.