Rising World News

Hey folks! A new update is now available which introduces some new content.

First of all, bows are finally available now. We added three different bows, one of them is only obtainable from dungeons. Currently bows use the same arrows as the crossbow, but maybe this will change in the future.
We also added a chainsaw, so we have a high-tier wood cutting complement to the mining drill.



Apart from that, we have two stylish knights armors in the game now (and three associated helmets). Armors now actually protect you.





Another interesting feature is the ability to spawn human "dummy NPCs". Even though this is a very early and limited feature, it's an important step towards having real NPCs in the game. Unfortunately you cannot really interact with them yet, but nevertheless, they still turn your world into a much livelier place.
In order to spawn them, you can use the "spawnnpc dummy" console command. If you don't want the NPC to wander around, you can lock/freeze it by typing "locknpc" into console. If you don't want your NPC to take any damage, you can use the command "setnpcinvincible". You can also change the appearance of the NPC by using the new "setnpcskin" command. Of course there will be better solutions for NPC handling in the medium run.



Last but not least we reworked the server browser, it no longer uses the Steam masterserver for the time being. This means all servers should be visible in the server list again.

Stay tuned for the next update, which will finally introduce mounts!

• [New] New weapons: three different bows
  
• [New] New tool: chainsaw
  
• [New] Added dummy human NPC, which can be spawned via command "spawnnpc dummy"
  
• [New] Added two knights armors and three associated helmets
  
• [New] New clothing item for Easter: bunny mask
  
• [New] Added "locknpc" command to lock/freeze certain NPCs
  
• [New] Added "setnpcinvincible" command to make certain NPCs invincible
  
• [New] Added "setnpcskin" command to change skin of certain NPCs
  
• [New] Added setting (config.properties) to turn off the map grid
  
• [New] Armor actually protects you now
  
• [New] Light items float in water now
  
• [Change] Crosshair is now visible for crossbow and bows
  
• [Change] Updated dungeon loot
  
• [Change] Changed visualization of player groups/parties (now uses 3D marker to show members)
  
• [Change] Server browser no longer uses Steam Masterserver (so you will be able to find all servers now)
  
• [Change] When spawning an NPC, it now looks into your direction by default
  
• [Change] Miningdrill sounds are now properly synced in multiplayer
  
• [Change] Blood effect (when hitting NPCs/animals) slightly changed
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed new player bans not working properly in multiplayer
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed adding/removing favorite servers in server browser
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed some syncing issues in multiplayer
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed error in source query protocol which returned a wrong challenge-response
  

• [Change] Command "setnpcskin" no longer overrides parameters which are not set
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed favorite servers in ingame server list

• [New] You can assign names to NPCs now
  
• [New] Added GUI to change name and appearance of dummy NPCs (type "editnpc" into console)
  
• [Change] Tweaked some sounds
  
• [Change] NPCs should no longer fall through the ground (need feedback)
  
• [Change] Updated aiming position of bows
  
• [Change] Dummy NPCs no longer sleep during night
  
• [Change] Steel hoe can now also be used to craft "farmland blocks"
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed death animation of npcs getting stuck in endless loop
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed flickering clothing and items
  
• [Bugfix] Player no longer falls through ground if it's made out of construction elements and not fully loaded yet
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed pain and death sounds of female dummy npc
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed crash when debug console was active
  

• [New] Group members are now visible on the ingame map (M)
  
• [New] Added setting "game_bows_hide_crosshair" to config to disable crosshair for bows
  
• [Change] Improved sync of other players chainsaw sound (in multiplayer)
  
• [Change] Dummy NPCs no longer get scared by gunshots
  
• [Change] Reduced max view distance of NPC nametags
  
• [Change] NPC nametags are no longer visible through walls
  
• [Change] Command "editnpc" is now also available for animals (only for changing animal name)
  
• [Change] Color codes ("[#RRGGBB]") work properly for NPC names now (allows you to change NPC nametag color)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed sitting and laying positions of other players in multiplayer
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed missing sitting animation
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed custom color fields in NPC edit window (small gear wheel icon)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed broken 3D markers for group members (multiplayer)
  
• [Bugfix] 3D markers of other group members will be removed now when the player disconnects (multiplayer)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed bug which caused the player to get stuck in the loading screen ("Connecting...")
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed missing debug texts (F3) when playing via P2P
  
• [Bugfix] Hopefully fixed issue with pitch black clothes and skin (need feedback)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed "offlineban" command
  

Hi folks! As you may have noticed, we were experiencing several DDoS attacks in the last weeks unfortunately. Since this resulted in some downtimes of the game, we decided to get rid of the hive (which was responsible for user authentication in the first place). With this update, authentication is now solely handled by Steam. Even if our servers are offline, you can still play multiplayer.

As a result, the usernames are no longer unique, since the SteamID is now used to identify a player. This allows you to change the username at any time (menu -> profile). Old worlds will be converted automatically, so you (hopefully) won't lose your inventory.

These changes not only affect authentication, even the server list is handled by Steam. We added support for the source query protocol, and Rising World server can also be found in the Steam server browser now (Steam -> View -> Servers).



Unfortunately there wasn't much time left to work on other features, but we still fixed some bugs and added a few smaller things, like a crowbar (which enables you to deconstruct planks and beams without destroying them). The character is now also able to crouch properly, although this still needs some tweaks. We hope you also enjoy the two new music tracks we added to the game!

If you experience any problems with this update, please let us know!

Stay tuned for the next updates!

• [New] Usernames can now be changed at any time
  
• [New] No more need to create an account to play multiplayer
  
• [New] Added support for Steam server browser
  
• [New] Game server implements Steam Source query protocol now
  
• [New] Added "unloadplugins" command (useful for replacing plugin jar files)
  
• [New] Added "nofalldamage" general permission (multiplayer only)
  
• [New] Added option "game_mp_hidestatus" to config so friends can no longer the server you're playing on
  
• [New] Steam offline mode fully supported now
  
• [New] New item: crowbar (allows you to deconstruct construction elements like planks)
  
• [New] Added proper crouching for character
  
• [New] Added two new music tracks
  
• [Change] Authentication is now fully handled by Steam (no more HIVE)
  
• [Change] Menu shows player SteamID now (rightclick to copy to clipboard)
  
• [Change] Increased max stack sizes for torch mounts
  
• [Change] Servers no longer use temp folder for sql files
  
• [Change] Steam friends now get highlighted in the player list (tab) in multiplayer
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed wrong size of ingame friend list when using resolutions smaller than 1080p
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed crash when Steam runs in offline mode
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed wrong lamp alignment when placing on south-facing walls
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed erroneous wood torchmounts after picking them up
  
• [Bugfix] Kick messages are now displayed properly when being kicked from a P2P session
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed random game crash when client lost internet connection
  

• [Change] Increased speed when filling fuel into the furnace
  
• [Change] Server browser no longer shows server which failed to respond
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed server detail view in Steam server browser
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed animation issue (jitter) when holding items in the hand
  

• [New] Added server_query_ip setting to define the query server ip for servers
  
• [Change] Removed some unnecessary debug output
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed some server browser issues
  
• [Bugfix] Players are now able to join your game if the dedicated server was started from Steam
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed issue with music not being muted properly when volume was set to 0
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed crash when running multiple instances of the server
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed SteamAPI init error when starting the server
  

Hi folks! As you may have noticed, we were experiencing several DDoS attacks in the last weeks unfortunately. Since this resulted in some downtimes of the game, we decided to get rid of the hive (which was responsible for user authentication in the first place). With this update, authentication is now solely handled by Steam. Even if our servers are offline, you can still play multiplayer.

As a result, the usernames are no longer unique, since the SteamID is now used to identify a player. This allows you to change the username at any time (menu -> profile). Old worlds will be converted automatically, so you (hopefully) won't lose your inventory.

These changes not only affect authentication, even the server list is handled by Steam. We added support for the source query protocol, and Rising World server can also be found in the Steam server browser now (Steam -> View -> Servers).



Unfortunately there wasn't much time left to work on other features, but we still fixed some bugs and added a few smaller things, like a crowbar (which enables you to deconstruct planks and beams without destroying them). The character is now also able to crouch properly, although this still needs some tweaks. We hope you also enjoy the two new music tracks we added to the game!

If you experience any problems with this update, please let us know!

Stay tuned for the next updates!

• [New] Usernames can now be changed at any time
  
• [New] No more need to create an account to play multiplayer
  
• [New] Added support for Steam server browser
  
• [New] Game server implements Steam Source query protocol now
  
• [New] Added "unloadplugins" command (useful for replacing plugin jar files)
  
• [New] Added "nofalldamage" general permission (multiplayer only)
  
• [New] Added option "game_mp_hidestatus" to config so friends can no longer the server you're playing on
  
• [New] Steam offline mode fully supported now
  
• [New] New item: crowbar (allows you to deconstruct construction elements like planks)
  
• [New] Added proper crouching for character
  
• [New] Added two new music tracks
  
• [Change] Authentication is now fully handled by Steam (no more HIVE)
  
• [Change] Menu shows player SteamID now (rightclick to copy to clipboard)
  
• [Change] Increased max stack sizes for torch mounts
  
• [Change] Servers no longer use temp folder for sql files
  
• [Change] Steam friends now get highlighted in the player list (tab) in multiplayer
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed wrong size of ingame friend list when using resolutions smaller than 1080p
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed crash when Steam runs in offline mode
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed wrong lamp alignment when placing on south-facing walls
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed erroneous wood torchmounts after picking them up
  
• [Bugfix] Kick messages are now displayed properly when being kicked from a P2P session
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed random game crash when client lost internet connection
  

• [Change] Increased speed when filling fuel into the furnace
  
• [Change] Server browser no longer shows server which failed to respond
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed server detail view in Steam server browser
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed animation issue (jitter) when holding items in the hand
  

• [New] Added server_query_ip setting to define the query server ip for servers
  
• [Change] Removed some unnecessary debug output
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed some server browser issues
  
• [Bugfix] Players are now able to join your game if the dedicated server was started from Steam
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed issue with music not being muted properly when volume was set to 0
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed crash when running multiple instances of the server
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed SteamAPI init error when starting the server
  

Hi everyone!

Finally we managed to finalize the work on the new networking code. This update introduces a new networking system which should be less error prone than the old one. But at the same time, we also added support for Steam P2P multiplayer. This means you can finally host a game on your machine without having to forward ports or use Hamachi or something like that. Now you can simply hit the "Play with friends" button in singleplayer menu and invite your friends through your friendlist - alternatively a friend of yours can simply join your game if you're playing multiplayer.

The new networking system now also contains an automatic reconnect feature. If you lose connection for a brief moment, the game will automatic reconnect to the server - ideally without any interruptions. The typical "10 minutes disconnect" some people were suffering from should be history.
Of course we only had limited possibilites to put this feature to the acid test, so we really need your feedback. If you experience any sudden disconnects or other multiplayer issues, please let us know.



This update also introduces new haircuts and new clothes, or more precisely, new headgear, including two special items of equipment: helmets with integrated lamps, which provide the player with light. The previous debug light (L) is now disabled (but still available in creative mode).

As usual, the updates contains a few bugfixes and changes. For example, we reduced the clipping of the player body through clothes. The result still isn't perfect and it needs more work, but it's an improvement compared to the previous situation.
Apart from that we did some optimizations to the world generation, and also reduced the overall memory consumption.

Stay tuned for the next update! ;)

• [New] Integrated Steam P2P Networking (invite friends without having to forward ports)
  
• [New] Added Steam friend list support (able to join and invite friends)
  
• [New] Reworked networking code from scratch (should be less error prone now)
  
• [New] Added automatic reconnect for multiplayer (to catch small connection interruptions)
  
• [New] Added two new helmets with integrated lamps (L)
  
• [New] Added new headgear: cowboy hat, pilgrim hat, cappy (camo), balaclava, chef hat, unclesam hat
  
• [Change] Reduced clipping of player body (visible through clothes) (work-in-progress)
  
• [Change] World generates faster now when there are lots of buildings
  
• [Change] Reduced direct memory consumption
  
• [Change] Slightly reduced running speed
  
• [Change] Stamina lasts longer now
  
• [Change] Beard now gets covered by face masks
  
• [Change] Updated sounds of wooden sword
  
• [Change] Updated appearance of military helmet
  
• [Change] Objects can no longer be placed on animals or players
  
• [Change] Removed debug light (L) from survival mode
  
• [Change] Improved performance when placing large blueprints
  
• [Change] Command "undoblueprint" works much faster now
  
• [Change] Improved performance of creative removal tool (F7)
  
• [Change] Player no longer uses sprint animation when having broken bones (Multiplayer)
  
• [Change] Saplings can be placed anywhere in creative mode
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed disconnect in multiplayer (in certain situations) after 10 minutes (need feedback)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed lighting issues of player headgear (multiplayer)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed issue of players being invisible in multiplayer sometimes (need feedback)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed being able to place multiple ores into the same furnace slot
  
• [Bugfix] Spinning wheel no longer consumes too much wool/cotton/fibers (Multiplayer)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed wrong crossbow position for other players in multiplayer
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed missing label when picking up clothing items
  
• [Bugfix] Saplings can only be planted on farmland again (in survival mode)
  
• [Bugfix] Scoreboard (tab) updates properly now
  

• [Change] Item animations now stop when opening the inventory or any other window
  
• [Change] Changed default spawn position when creating a new world
  
• [Change] Changed initial game time when creating a new world (early morning hours)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed apperance of glass panes (especially when refractions are turned off)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed missing labels in crafting menu
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed crash when starting the game on 64 bit linux
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed issues with wooden torch mount
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed a sound issue when crafting an item
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed a crash related to certain clothes
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed connection issues in multiplayer on MacOS
  

Hi everyone!

Finally we managed to finalize the work on the new networking code. This update introduces a new networking system which should be less error prone than the old one. But at the same time, we also added support for Steam P2P multiplayer. This means you can finally host a game on your machine without having to forward ports or use Hamachi or something like that. Now you can simply hit the "Play with friends" button in singleplayer menu and invite your friends through your friendlist - alternatively a friend of yours can simply join your game if you're playing multiplayer.

The new networking system now also contains an automatic reconnect feature. If you lose connection for a brief moment, the game will automatic reconnect to the server - ideally without any interruptions. The typical "10 minutes disconnect" some people were suffering from should be history.
Of course we only had limited possibilites to put this feature to the acid test, so we really need your feedback. If you experience any sudden disconnects or other multiplayer issues, please let us know.



This update also introduces new haircuts and new clothes, or more precisely, new headgear, including two special items of equipment: helmets with integrated lamps, which provide the player with light. The previous debug light (L) is now disabled (but still available in creative mode).

As usual, the updates contains a few bugfixes and changes. For example, we reduced the clipping of the player body through clothes. The result still isn't perfect and it needs more work, but it's an improvement compared to the previous situation.
Apart from that we did some optimizations to the world generation, and also reduced the overall memory consumption.

Stay tuned for the next update! ;)

• [New] Integrated Steam P2P Networking (invite friends without having to forward ports)
  
• [New] Added Steam friend list support (able to join and invite friends)
  
• [New] Reworked networking code from scratch (should be less error prone now)
  
• [New] Added automatic reconnect for multiplayer (to catch small connection interruptions)
  
• [New] Added two new helmets with integrated lamps (L)
  
• [New] Added new headgear: cowboy hat, pilgrim hat, cappy (camo), balaclava, chef hat, unclesam hat
  
• [Change] Reduced clipping of player body (visible through clothes) (work-in-progress)
  
• [Change] World generates faster now when there are lots of buildings
  
• [Change] Reduced direct memory consumption
  
• [Change] Slightly reduced running speed
  
• [Change] Stamina lasts longer now
  
• [Change] Beard now gets covered by face masks
  
• [Change] Updated sounds of wooden sword
  
• [Change] Updated appearance of military helmet
  
• [Change] Objects can no longer be placed on animals or players
  
• [Change] Removed debug light (L) from survival mode
  
• [Change] Improved performance when placing large blueprints
  
• [Change] Command "undoblueprint" works much faster now
  
• [Change] Improved performance of creative removal tool (F7)
  
• [Change] Player no longer uses sprint animation when having broken bones (Multiplayer)
  
• [Change] Saplings can be placed anywhere in creative mode
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed disconnect in multiplayer (in certain situations) after 10 minutes (need feedback)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed lighting issues of player headgear (multiplayer)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed issue of players being invisible in multiplayer sometimes (need feedback)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed being able to place multiple ores into the same furnace slot
  
• [Bugfix] Spinning wheel no longer consumes too much wool/cotton/fibers (Multiplayer)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed wrong crossbow position for other players in multiplayer
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed missing label when picking up clothing items
  
• [Bugfix] Saplings can only be planted on farmland again (in survival mode)
  
• [Bugfix] Scoreboard (tab) updates properly now
  

• [Change] Item animations now stop when opening the inventory or any other window
  
• [Change] Changed default spawn position when creating a new world
  
• [Change] Changed initial game time when creating a new world (early morning hours)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed apperance of glass panes (especially when refractions are turned off)
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed missing labels in crafting menu
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed crash when starting the game on 64 bit linux
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed issues with wooden torch mount
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed a sound issue when crafting an item
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed a crash related to certain clothes
  
• [Bugfix] Fixed connection issues in multiplayer on MacOS