Empyrion - Galactic Survival News

😎Feeling creative for the weekend?

🎨🧩Grab one of the awesome #Empyrion Prefab sets from our #steam workshop, start creating a Poi for one of the game factions and submit! 🥳🎁

It’s easy and anyone can do it - as teakeycee explains in his video:

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Hi Galactic Survivalists!

We have just released a new build to fix some issues that have been found with the most recent release. Please update your dedicated server & client asap.
More to come soon!

As always:
For bug reports and errors, please post in this forum:
https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.24/

For feedback on specific points, please share your thoughts in the pinned or new threads here:
https://empyriononline.com/forums/faq-feedback.25/

[h2]Changes:[/h2]

• Committed an optimization for structure spawn / render time
  

[h2]Fixes: [/h2]

• A fix for a use case of an invisible LCD screen
  
• Vessel mining "Target out of range" message trigger improved
  
• NPC's at POI's can be invisible when arriving at a POI
  
• Exceptions from the damage wheel in some use cases where the player was getting damaged
  

[h2]EAH:[/h2]

• https://eah.empyrion-homeworld.net/download/patch-notes-emp-admin-helper-full

Hi Galactic Survivalists!

We have just released a new build to fix an issue with the scoreboard. Please update your dedicated server & client asap.

[h3]2023-04-14 v1.9.11 B4131[/h3]

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]

• Fixed "Berta" ghost entries in ScoreBoard
  

Hello Galactic Survivalists!

Get ready for an exciting update with Version 1.9.10! What fantastic features and improvements can you expect?

A brief list of the main feature changes and additions:

• Added a dedicated standalone tutorial for new players
  
• FPS optimization (Object Culling)
  
• Radial damage hit indicator (player/vessel combat)
  
• Improved Animations
  
• Improved damage indication visuals (player)
  
• Device/Signal group hotkeys (Control Panel)
  

Check out our update release video and the detailed changelog below for more details

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We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the contributors of bases and ships. With this update, we have added a larger batch of your submissions from the public Builders Forum (with more to come!).

As always:
For bug reports and errors, please post in this forum:
https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.24/

For feedback on specific points, please share your thoughts in the pinned or new threads here:
https://empyriononline.com/forums/faq-feedback.25/

The Eleon team wishes you loads of fun playing the new version!

[h2]Changes:[/h2]
[h2]Convenience[/h2]

• Added hotkeys for control panel signals & device groups:
  
  1. Device Groups are toggled with CTRL + SHIFT + 1 to 8
     
  2. Signals Column are toggled with CTRL + ALT + 1 to 8​
     

[h2]Optimizations:[/h2]

• Adding Occlusion Culling to structure decoration blocks & NPC's in rooms the player cannot see when in a POI & optimisations to AI multithreading have been worked on
  With both of the above optimisations available as of this build you should see an FPS boost in POI’s.
  Note: Activating godmode disables the culling so the FPS will go down to how it used to be until godmode is disabled when at a POI.
  

[h2]Visuals & Effects[/h2]

• Added radial damage indicator to Vessel HUD. Now players damage will appear in red & vessel damage will appear in blue
  
• Added new animations for Jumping, running & sprinting, falling & crouch walking with a weapon equipped (improved)
  
• Added new screen vfx for:
  
  1. Radiation: Activates when Body Radiations reaches 4)
     
  2. Poison: Activates for both stages of Poison Bite
     
  3. Heat: Activates when Body Temperatures reaches 38
     
  4. Frost: When body temp lowers to 9
     
• Improved new Load/Start menu:
  
  1. left-aligned buttons and window title with title menu
     
  2. exchanged Load and Start to have most used Load at top (and no mouse move needed for loading a single player game)​
     

[h2]Creativity[/h2]

• Added a "clear pivot point" checkbox on the BP menu window to be used before using Save As / Overwrite
  
• Added two new config files (see content/configuration); Read the info in the head of the files carefully
  
  1. +BlocksGroupsConfig.ecf: Define custom Block Group String for better balancing Block Groups MaxCount.
     
  2. +GlobalDefsConfig.ecf: Combine properties and reference them in the ItemsConfig.ecf and
     
• BlocksConfig.ecf with a global parameter. This way you can easily use the same values on multiple entries.
  
• Added GalaxyConfig properties to hide star system from search (HideFromSearch) or map display (HideFromMap), adapted respective properties for Sectors.yam
  
• Added new PDA Checks: Player adding/removing armor booster (ArmorBoostEquipped / ArmorBoostUnequipped)
  
• Added 'Comment' field in all PDA data structures
  
• Added PDA Check: Player un-/equips armor type (ArmorEquipped, ArmorUnequipped)
  

[h2]POI [/h2]

• POI update: please retest story missions if all replaced pois still work. Thx!
  
• Added several new Warlord vessels and POI (thx to teakeycee)
  
• Added/updated Warlord POI (thx to sulusdacor)
  
• Updated/Added Kriel POI and OPV (thx to Stellar Titan & Escarli)
  
• Added/Updated UCH POI (thx to Don2k7 & Stellar Titan)
  
• Added/Updated Pirates BAO (thx to Stellar Titan)
  
• Added new SV wreckages for orbital junkyards (thx to sulusdacor)
  
• Added Karana and Tresari POIs and OPV (thx to Escarli, Ramachandra, MatCZ and others)
  
• Fixed/updatede several story POI (GLaDOutpost, PirateBaseStory, GhystPrison; thx to sulusdacor)
  
• Added 'collector' random POI placeables (thx to sulusdacor)
  
• Updated OPVs that had an extreme amount of Pentaxid (thx to Escarli)
  

[h2]Technical & Other[/h2]

• Added a “Guided Tutorial” scenario which is aimed at helping new players to learn the basics before playing survival:
  Multiple new structures are set up to be used in this scenario thanks to all these builders!!
  CrazyZ, Frank the Witch, HeckenDiver, Hootsman, Jenniphurr, Kithid, LycanThrope, LyfeForse, Jrandall, Sulusdacor & Yunaleska_Kurryku.
  
• Now validating playfield names in Sectors.yaml (as they are used as folder names)
  
• Pointer: NPC weapons ZiraxAssaultRiflePlayer & ZiraxShotgunPlayer damage revert
  
• Default Multiplayer: Removed Story related POIs
  
• Main localization updated
  
• Added Help buttons to Repair Bay, Repair Station and Armor Locker windows
  
• When publishing / updating a Workshop scenario all .yaml.bin files are deleted before upload (to avoid possible problems for subscribers)
  
• Add console command to switch loca texts with source KEYs in-session ("dt locakeys")
  

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]

• 00493: Possible fix for Players can get stuck in the loading screen when teleporting to another structure
  
• 00171: Solar power & battery calculation issue when returning to a playfield
  
• 00631: Killing one core in a multiple-core POI will deactivate NPC Spawners
  
• 00560: Auto-leveling the player by gravity in 1PV.
  
• 00691: copy block type works in Survival
  
• Fixed spawners in Zirax Trading Outpost
  
• 00536: Several PDA Checks don't work with 'Token:xyz' syntax in Types parameter list
  
• Connected toolbar items disappear after using the game backup option
  
• 00783: Vanishing deco after a POI block has been destroyed
  
• 00780: Console map holo makes blocks behind invincible
  
• 00798: Teleporters not in the network are also blocked by Friendly-only usage limitation
  
• 00835: HeartBeat sound played multiple times after stamina depletes.
  
• 00675: Personal Container has no working drop/trash boxes when opening the 2nd time
  
• PDA signals not removed when exiting savegame -> still visible when loading another savegame
  
• Signal logic circuit "SR Latch" didn't save its state
  
• 00673: The airtight variant of Ramps 1x3x1 is not airtight
  
• 00824: Laser SMG holo sight is off in relation to the point of impact
  
• Fixed Merdar not loading in the Invader vs Defender Scenario
  
• Invader vs Defender: Fixed PlanetType in SpaceWarpTarget: Resulted in Explorer Tokens not being given
  
• Invader vs Defender: Fixed starting planets not loading in some cases
  

[h2]EAH:[/h2]

• https://eah.empyrion-homeworld.net/download/patch-notes-emp-admin-helper-full
  

Hello Galactic Survivalists!

We have some more changes & fixes coming your way today with another phase of experimental for v1.9.10. Please test as much as you like and give us feedback - thanks a lot!!
Our Experimental server is also updated feel free to join!

As always please note:
Report bugs and issues right over here: https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.34/
Fixed Experimental version bugs can be found there: https://empyriononline.com/forums/fixed.90/

For discussing the new and updated features, please head over to the Experimental Feedback forum: https://empyriononline.com/forums/experimental-features-discussion.35/

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[h2]Hotfix: 2023-04-12 v1.9.10 (B4130)[/h2]

[h2]Guided Tutorial:[/h2]

• Fix for potential non-clearing tasklist at Copper Mine / Farm
  
• Added debug chapter for testing after leaving Weather Station
  

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[h2]Hotfix: 2023-04-11 v1.9.10 (B4129)[/h2]

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]

• [00546] Fix for AI vs AI where some structures weren't firing on enemy structures & for OPV's spawned in via the PDA
  
• Fixed a CoQ related to the new HUD damage wheel
  

[h2]Guided Tutorial:[/h2]

Space:

• Starting tasks tied to new version of memory POI
  
• Likely fix for space ice mining chapter triggering twice in rare cases
  
• Captain dialog: Added non-confrontational answer options, hiding talking points already taken
  
• Removed possibility to repeat-activate a chapter at Galleons stash, better trigger for dialogoption
  Planet:
  
• Fix for stuck tutorial while mining Promethium
  
• Removed explorer find ‚Base of Operations‘ POI due to problems with player respawning
  
• Nest POI: Tweaked Drill HV info message
  

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[h2]Hotfix: 2023-04-07 v1.9.10 (B4126)[/h2]

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]

• GlobalDefsConfig.ecf: only NOT derived properties do NOT get overwritten now
  
• Another fix for a use case we found where the solar capacitor was emptied entirely when returning to the server after time away
  
• 00849: After AI troops attack the vessel a CoQ triggers (this was an issue with the new damage wheel on the HUD)
  

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[h2]Changes:[/h2]

• Added: Now you can enter any turrets with the 0000 lock code.
  
• Updated Main Loca.
  

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]

• 00608: Drones can target and shoot docked vessels
  
• 00791: No animation triggers when transitioning from a small drop
  
• 00844: Scope zoom glitch.
  
• Fixed a client crash that could happening when mining asteroids
  
• Fixed ConsoleMap Rotation speed
  
• Fixed planetary Zirax Trading Outpost (bp group and npc spawner settings)
  
• DamageGroup not working for device blowup damage in blocksconfig
  

[h2]Invader vs Defender scenario:[/h2]

• Invader vs Defender: Fixed Merdar not loading
  

[h2]Guided Tutorial:[/h2]

• Salvage Beach:
  
• Clearer guidance marker to Weather Station
  
• Reorganized Portable Constructor crafting tasks
  
• Added crafting explanation for Motorbike
  
• Improved pacing & clarity of some messages
  
• Fix for repeating message if fired Detector very early
  
• Added debug chapter for Salvage Beach crafting
  
• Added ‚memory POI‘ to help with task flow
  
• Tweak crafting time of pistol
  

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Previous v1.9.10 Patch notes:

https://steamcommunity.com/games/383120/announcements/detail/3657524427204994258

https://steamcommunity.com/games/383120/announcements/detail/3722827252921726938

https://steamcommunity.com/games/383120/announcements/detail/3722827337101731518

https://steamcommunity.com/games/383120/announcements/detail/3717199025983748030