No More Room in Hell News

• Added mutator configuration, users can now save/load their selections (#1459)
  
• Added new game type "Minigame", supported by mg_ map prefix
  
• Current map name and game type are now displayed on the scoreboard
  
• Experimental: Added item pickup prediction, toggled with cvar "cl_predictpickup" (when enabled, picked up items will move smoothly with lag)
  

• Bayonet can now hit the character hull for more accurate shove detection
  
• Deprecated SSAO and depth of field effects due to instability, these settings are no longer saved / visible in options, while cvars "nmrih_ssao" and "nmrih_dof" can still be used
  
• Fallen arrow projectiles now expire over time
  
• In maps utilizing level transition, player inventories and status effects are no longer restored on round restart by default
  
• Reduced installation size by compressing navigation meshes, streamed audio, and voice lines (by ~685mb)
  
• Weapons with no audible ammo check will always display information on the HUD (barricade hammer, bow, chainsaw)
  
  
• Updated the localization files:
  
  
  
  
  • With thanks to community translators: Blueberryy, Klowby, MakinDay, marcielcps, MsLGXC, Plazehorta
  • Want to localize NMRiH to your own language? Visit our localization repository on GitHub.

• Fixed attached arrows causing the "physical mayhem" bug (#1455)
  
• Fixed bullet penetration not working properly in realism mode (#1439)
  
• Fixed compass visual bug after resolution change (#1396)
  
• Fixed controls locking up in ironsight mode after holstering flashlight (#684)
  
• Fixed crash when joining a server with cvar "sv_allow_custom_balance" set to 1
  
• Fixed current objective not showing after resolution change (#1396)
  
• Fixed dead players respawning with 1HP after level transition
  
• Fixed dropping a currently equipped item also dropping a currently held physics prop (#1433)
  
• Fixed exhausted supply bag station prop continually fading in and out if you keep pressing the use key (#1423)
  
• Fixed existing glow on items disappearing when a player gets close and then moves away (#1456)
  
• Fixed flashlight remaining visibly equipped even though it's not present in player's inventory (#1424)
  
• Fixed ghost flashlights appearing occasionally when other players go out of view
  
• Fixed grenades falsely appearing during an ammo check (#1460)
  
• Fixed inaccurate chainsaw sound (#1231)
  
• Fixed incorrect closed caption when attacking with fists (#938)
  
• Fixed instantly spawned zombies not expiring in previous zones, causing the overlord to hit a zombie limit and not being able to spawn more
  
• Fixed instructor hints displaying as "No Caption Specified" for players other than activator (#1410)
  
• Fixed insufficient amount of zombies being spawned by overlord in high density zones (e.g. Boardwalk's survive section)
  
• Fixed issues with closed caption fade-out order
  
• Fixed level transition not working with server plugins that deal with level changes
  
• Fixed missing sprint animation when holding down fire button with an empty gun (#59)
  
• Fixed players and their weapons being networked for no reason when out of sight
  
• Fixed prediction error on firing while using a progress trigger
  
• Fixed rich presence crash when Steam is unavailable
  
• Fixed search path overflow preventing caption files from loading (i.e. fixes an issue with captions disappearing after having a lot of Workshop add-ons)
  
• Fixed server name field on the scoreboard being blank after resolution change (#1396)
  
• Fixed shadow buffer overflow when rendering flashlight depth textures for other players (#1336)
  
• Fixed starting chainsaw canceling its idle sound when shoving (#1252)
  

• Added ammobox_ entities for each ammo type
  
• Added compatibility layer for bugged maps killing the !activator instead of !self (applies to "trigger_progress_use", "trigger_progress_weapon", and "trigger_keypad")
  
• Added distant zombie horde models, contributed by Demo
  
• Added entity "env_screenoverlay_multiplayer"
  
• Added entity "point_viewcontrol_multiplayer"
  
• Added entity "trigger_speed", applies overall speed modifier to players who enter the trigger
  
• Added input "BecomeShambler" to zombies
  
• Added input "SetSound" to "ambient_fmod"
  
• Added inventory property overrides for weapons (icon, label, weight)
  
• Added keyfield for changing background texture on "item_inventory_box" (#1296)
  
• Added navigation mesh compression to reduce file size, existing meshes can be resaved with "nav_compress", or switch "-compress" can be used on existing nav_ commands (e.g. "nav_generate -compress")
  
• Added output "OnItemSpawn" for "random_spawner"
  
• Added output "OnPlayerDrop" for weapons
  
• Added particle precipitation, incl. rain, rainstorm, snowfall, and ash (ported from Mapbase)
  
• Added support for custom inventory items with "item_custom" entity (#1297)
  
• Added support for loading custom soundscripts
  
• Added support for precaching custom particles (#1465)
  
• Added support for safe zones outside Survival mode
  
• Added support for uncategorized "item_inventory_box" (#1296)
  
• Added WAV -> MP3 fallback compatibility for "ambient_generic" (with looping support) and soundscapes
  
• Added zombie sound overrides
  
• Command "report_entities" now tags server-only entities
  
• Disallowed "Kill" input from deleting players and the world
  
• Don't clear gag flag on zombies (#1437)
  
• Entity "ambient_generic" now supports multiple sound systems, FMOD is used as a fallback for looping MP3 sounds when it's required
  
• Fixed "filter_script" missing "Entity scripts" keyfield in Hammer
  
• Fixed boards with "Disable item motion" flag unchecked still not having motion (#1422)
  
• Fixed crash when using "dumpgamestringtable" command
  
• Fixed custom glow colors not working on weapons, tools, and medical items (#1457)
  
• Fixed outputs on entities "trigger_keypad", "trigger_progress_use", and "trigger_progress_weapon" not setting player as !activator (#1454)
  
• Fixed uncontrollable "func_tracktrain" stealing player use input (#1445)
  
• Fixed Workshop locking up when attempting to download maps when an upload is in progress
  
• FMOD: Overhauled ambient sound support
  
• Free "spotlight_end" entity on efficient spotlights
  
• Included entity "npc_maker" in Hammer game config
  
• Input "SetCauser" now accepts all entities, it no longer has to be a player
  
• NMRObjective: Display warning when boundary isn't a member of a visgroup, or no boundaries exist (#1302)
  
• NMRObjective: Fixed memory leak while dragging lines
  
• NMRObjective: Made "Objectives" and "anti" visgroup names case insensitive
  
• NMRObjective: Now using local help document instead of a wiki link
  
• NMRObjective: Now using modern folder selector
  
• Overhauled entity "logic_script_proxy", sanitized input by doing raw calls
  
• VScript: Added CAI_BaseNPC functions Freeze(), and Unfreeze()
  
• VScript: Added CAmbientFMOD bindings
  
• VScript: Added CEnvScreenOverlayMultiplayer bindings
  
• VScript: Added CEnvTimer bindings
  
• VScript: Added CFuncZombieSpawn functions GetSpawnMax(), GetSpawnedCount(), GetSpawnedDead(), GetInterimMax(), GetSpawnDensity(), GetRegenTarget(), and GetZombiesNeeded()
  
• VScript: Added CItem_AmmoBox function GetAmmoType()
  
• VScript: Added CItem_InventoryBox functions IsDroppedByChopper(), IsUncategorized(), and SetBackgroundTexture()
  
• VScript: Added CLogicProgress bindings
  
• VScript: Added CNavMesh functions GetAllAreas() and GetNavAreasInRadius()
  
• VScript: Added CNMRiH_ItemCustom bindings
  
• VScript: Added CNMRiH_Player functions GetCarriedItems(), Get/SetStamina(), Get/SetSpeedModifier(), Get/SetSpeedOverride(), IsDucking(), IsJumping(), and IsSprinting()
  
• VScript: Added CNMRiH_WeaponBase functions GetWorldModelOverride(), SetWorldModelOverride(), ClearWorldModelOverride(), SetShootSoundOverride(), and ClearShootSoundOverride()
  
• VScript: Added CObjective bindings, used in conjunction with CObjectiveManager
  
• VScript: Added CObjectiveManager functions GetObjectiveById(), GetObjectiveByName(), GetObjectiveByIndex(), and GetObjectiveChain()
  
• VScript: Added CPointMessageMultiplayer bindings
  
• VScript: Added CPointViewControlMultiplayer bindings
  
• VScript: Added CRandomSpawnController bindings
  
• VScript: Added CRandom_Spawner bindings
  
• VScript: Added CScriptNavArea functions GetHidingSpots(), IsCompletelyVisible(), and IsPotentiallyVisible()
  
• VScript: Added datamap support for CNetPropManager, contributed by samisalreadytaken
  
• VScript: Added Glowable functions to CBaseAnimating
  
• VScript: Added KeyValue methods without underscores (e.g. prefer KeyValueFromString instead __KeyValueFromString, compatibility is kept)
  
• VScript: Fixed CNetPropManager being nonfunctional, contributed by samisalreadytaken (#1427)
  
• VScript: Fixed crash with CScriptNavArea methods IsCompletelyVisibleToTeam() and IsPotentiallyVisibleToTeam()
  
• VScript: Fixed entity hooks not being called on Linux (#1428)
  
• VScript: Fixed infinite loop with CNMRiH_Player function ThrowAllAmmo()
  
• VScript: Fixed memory leaks on function calls
  
• VScript: Fixed OnDeath() NPC hook causing errors (#1313)
  
• VScript: Ported various enhancements from Mapbase
  
• VScript: Removed CLocalize instance since it doesn't work on dedicated servers
  
• VScript: Script named "mapspawn_.nut" now runs on map init when available
  
• VScript: When the server crashes due to inconsistent VM stack, the call stack is now displayed in the error message
  

• Added cvar "hide_server", doesn't announce to Steam, i.e. hides from the server list
  
• Added cvar "sv_bullet_bypass_player", makes bullets bypass players, it has no effect when friendly fire is on, or if target is infected (#1466)
  
• Added cvar "sv_remove_unreasonable_physics", removes entities that fell out of the world in physics
  
• Changed ruleset load order, mutators are now loaded before server config
  
• Support for level transition is now enabled by default, admins no longer have to toggle it
  
• Workshop: Optimized updates by reducing file system calls
  
• Workshop: Previous map entry is now removed from the listing if it gets renamed during an update
  

• Added few unused tracks to music list (also track "Sorrow" has two different parts, so it has been split and added to ambient and tension section)
  
• Fixed weird reflection on mud texture
  

• Added clips to stairs
  
• Added few missing overlays
  
• Attempted to fix players getting stuck and turning when escape van turns left
  
• Cleaned up nav meshes in unplayable areas
  
• Fixed one of the player spawns in the tunnels not working
  

• Added loading screen (#1429)
  

• Fixed missing closed caption during evac laptop dialogue
  
• Misc. tweaks
  

• Fixed a bug when with a certain objective chain it was almost impossible to carry watermelon to the extraction point
  

• Fixed missing closed caption during radio chatter
  

• Added filters to VPhysics clips (no more bouncing explosives in arena objective)
  

• Added few VPhysics clips
  

• Removed nodraw texture in breakable brick wall near church
  

• Fixed objective softlock (#1452)
  
• Tweaked clips
  

• Attempted to fix train getting stuck randomly due to ammo/weapons
  

• Added few details
  

• Added more zombies in the end of the map
  
• Added unused music track at the map spawn
  

• Added backward compatibility to demo files, fixes previously recorded demos not playing
  
• Added support for proportional fonts in closed captions (i.e. caption text isn't small anymore on resolutions higher than 1080p)
  

• Optimized zombie ability checks when near players, this improves performance on maps with a lot of attacking zombies
  
• Tweaked server networking settings to reduce latency on crowded maps
  
  
• Updated the localization files:
  
  
  
  
  • With thanks to community translators: Blueberryy, Klowby, MakinDay, marcielcps, Plazehorta
  • Want to localize NMRiH to your own language? Visit our localization repository on GitHub.

• Fixed melee swings counting characters as obstructions, causing inconsistent hits and not registering all traces from the arc
  
• Fixed melee swings not dealing damage to entities you're directly facing (such as breakable boards)
  
• Fixed missing blood on view models (#1444)
  
• Fixed points not being awarded when killing turned zombies in survival
  
• Fixed potential server crashes caused by stale entity references in memory
  
• Fixed rare lag compensation crash
  
• Fixed server performance issues with zombies and overlord spawners
  
• Fixed shadow option reverting to "Medium"
  
• Fixed supply boxes closing immediately even when user is within reach
  
• Fixed supply boxes not checking use distance when attached to movement parents
  
• Fixed workshop add-ons not being properly removed from the add-on manager list after unsubscribing
  

• Added auto-complete to console command "script_execute"
  
• Added "Unlisted" visibility option to Workshop Publisher (#1351)
  
• Fixed "ambient_fmod" sounds not following movement parents or source entities
  
• Fixed crash on nav generation when bone followers are present
  
• Fixed death notices not accounting for modded zombies who change classnames
  
• Fixed "nav_generate" not returning to same map after generation
  
• Following entities no longer require edicts: env_soundscape, func_zombie_spawn
  
• MapHack: Fixed $remove_all not working with server-only entities (#1447)
  
• MapHack: Fixed hang on pre-entity $edit_all
  
• VScript: Added CBaseEntity functions GetGroundEntity() and SetGroundEntity()
  
• VScript: Added CFuncZombieSpawn bindings
  
• VScript: Added CFunc_SafeZone bindings
  
• VScript: Added CNMRiH_BarricadePoint bindings
  
• VScript: Added CNMRiH_HealthStationLocation bindings
  
• VScript: Added COverlord_Zombie_Helper bindings
  
• VScript: Added nav mesh attribute constants
  
• VScript: Added NavMesh functions NavAreaBuildPath() and GetNavAreasFromBuildPath()
  
• VScript: Added team constants (TEAM_ANY, TEAM_UNASSIGNED, etc.)
  
• VScript: Fixed a crash when using NavMesh methods
  
• VScript: Fixed an issue with "logic_script" calling functions it doesn't own
  
• VScript: Fixed "filter_script" hijacking one another's PassesDamageFilter hook (#1434)
  
• VScript: Fixed potential crash when using debug overlay on dedicated server
  
• VScript: Fixed server-only entities incorrectly using the root scope for scripts
  

• Added cvar "sv_item_give", toggles medical item sharing
  
• Fixed "-tickrate" command line parameter not working on Linux dedicated servers
  

• Tweaked clips
  

• Fixed wrong tree prop angle
  
• Tweaked clips and cubemaps
  

• Raised the ground in the sewer section to remove "crouch jump" requirement over infected water
  

• Fixed floating barbered wire near tire fort
  
• Tweaked clips
  

• Minor tweaks
  

• Fixed cubemaps
  

• Fixed a bug where instructor hint was following a player who activated the button
  

• Alleys around zone B are now playable areas
  
• Reworked zombie spawn area near gas station to prevent zombies getting stuck in a door frame
  

• Added ability to lift ammo when it doesn't fit in player's inventory
  
• Added cvar "cl_melee_impact_effects" to enable / disable melee impact particles
  

• Reduced chainsaw impact effects on characters (#1414)
  
• Reduced game installation size by compressing misc. textures
  
• Removed friends requirement from the achievement "HAZMAT Team", new goal is "Kill 500 zombies with 6 or more players"
  
• Show compatibility warning when playing with Linux runtime on Steam Deck
  
• Show loading spinner while downloading user avatar
  
  
• Updated the localization files:
  
  
  
  
  • With thanks to community translators: Blueberryy, BloodyMoonlight, Klowby, MakinDay, marcielcps, MsLGXC, Plazehorta
  • Want to localize NMRiH to your own language? Visit our localization repository on GitHub.

• Fixed alignment when using line breaks on center print text
  
• Fixed ambient_fmod's "Play everywhere" flag using entity's sound origin (#1426)
  
• Fixed armored zombie spawn rule having no effect on "npc_nmrih_runnerzombie" (#1432)
  
• Fixed car model crashing clients (#1436)
  
• Fixed chat font drop shadow not being fully opaque
  
• Fixed crash on player join when the main fog controller gets removed
  
• Fixed excessive impact effects on some props (#1421)
  
• Fixed false "Invalid BSP" error in Workshop Publisher (#1416)
  
• Fixed god mode if player spawns mid-cinematic (#1411)
  
• Fixed melee traces ignoring objects and walls (#1415)
  
• Fixed minor performance issues during rendering
  
• Fixed mutator dialog displaying an empty list when leaving it open and closing the "create game" panel
  
• Fixed observer target FOV not using user settings
  
• Fixed point message text not aligning to center
  
• Fixed point messages displaying garbage output when updated often
  
• Fixed potential crash with "game_ui" entity
  
• Fixed several shaders requesting values for undefined base textures
  
• Fixed skillshot material not being precached
  

• Added cvar "sv_ignore_win_loss_state", prevents round from ending on win / loss, useful for custom game modes
  
• Added several entities to Hammer game data, including "generic_actor" with model / skin selector, and scripted sequences
  
• Added surface prop "bouncyball"
  
• Cleaned up unused entities in Hammer game data
  
• Entity "point_message_multiplayer" now allows properties to be changed by keyvalues
  
• Following entities no longer require edicts: env_instructor_hint, env_timer, game_text, logic_progress, logic_script, player_speedmod, point_message_multiplayer, scripted_sequence
  
• Extended entity "prop_sphere" with customizable radius
  
• Improved entity "point_message_multiplayer", text now follows movement parent smoothly without jitter, and height offset can be changed
  
• MapHack: Fixed $remove server crash (#1425)
  
• MapHack: Restricted unsafe entities in potentially dangerous functions
  
• Updated "trigger_hurt" damage types to match NMRiH overrides in Hammer
  
• Updated VPhysics clip editor texture
  
• VScript: Added CNavMesh interface and CScriptNavArea class
  
• VScript: Added CNMRiH_BaseZombie::GetShoved()
  
• VScript: Added CNMRiH_WeaponBase functions SetViewModelOverride() and ClearViewModelOverride()
  

• Added cvar "sv_vote_initial_delay", sets time in seconds before first vote can be called after map start (#1431)
  
• Added network cvar overrides, new additions are "sv_net_maxcleartime_override" and "sv_net_splitrate_override"
  

• Fixed hint instructors following players who interracted with objectives
  

• Tweaked clips
  
• Fixed zombie shamblers getting stuck in windows during "Survive" objective
  

• Tweaked VPhysics clips
  

• Fixed watermelon not being "debris"
  

• Added few VPhysics clips
  
• Rotated player spawn on the second floor for speedrunners
  

• Little tweak for the ivy texture
  

• Added a roof to the diner inside the inner quarantine since it was visible, as well as some additional detail
  
• Added boxes near the graveyard FastEx truck that players can use to boost on top of zombies potentially blocking the chokepoint
  
• Added VPhysics clipping to areas in the sewers where objective items could be lost
  
• Added watermelons
  
• Braced a door, please do not open it
  
• Fixed a bug where upon grabbing the walkie talkie, players could infinitely trigger the soldier's dialogue and destroy everyone's eardrums
  
• Fixed a minor rendering hiccup at the beginning of the sewers
  
• Fixed multiple instances where backside of displacements were visible
  
• Fixed the red X not properly rendering atop the breakable plywood at spawn
  
• Fixed visible nodraw in the Park
  
• Large optimization pass throughout the entire map
  
• Lowered a building in the skybox that was ruining my immersion, visibly floating in the air at certain angles
  
• Players can now get on top of the dumpster in the laundromat alley
  
• Removed a clip brush impeding intentional design
  
• The dumpster in the laundromat alley is on fire
  
• The fire in the inner quarantine is now within the audible spectrum
  
• Tweaked the nav mesh to reduce the chances of zombies getting stuck in certain locations
  

• Added fade out distances to a lot of props
  
• Fixed the surface fire particles sometimes appearing invisible
  
• Fixed invalid brushes
  
• Improved zombie navigation in the surface building
  
• Other minor optimizations and fixes
  

• Tweaked clips
  

• Added few props
  
• Tweaked VPhysics clips
  

• Reduced train damage to players to prevent an instant kill
  

• Added glowsticks to make it more clear where players need to extract
  
• Replaced unusable ladder prop with a step ladder to prevent any confusion
  

• Misc. tweaks
  

• Added electric trap for zone A
  
• Added few details
  
• Added kerosine lamp to zone B
  
• Changed ammo_min "0" parameter value to "10" on random spawners to prevent the spawning of "empty" ammoboxes
  
• Misc. tweaks
  
• Moved flamethrower from zone A to zone B
  

• Added hurt trigger to train to prevent it being blocked and not letting other players to extract
  

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