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FORTS - HOTFIX 2018-09-17a

G'day Forts fans! We've become aware of a cheat being used to gain an advantage over other players. This update will now cause a Data desync if this is used, or other modifications are made to your local data files. If you experience a Data desync immediately upon entering a multiplayer battle, follow this procedure:

1) Right click on Forts in Steam
2) Select properties, then go to the local files tab
3) Select Verify integrity of game files

Any changes to your files will be reverted.

Note: this will not remove files that have been added. The game preloads all scripts in the effects folder, including those of active mods. So adding any will still cause a Data deysnc. If this happens, delete the extra scripts, or delete all scripts and then verify the game files to get a new, unpolluted copy. If you are still having trouble, delete the data folder and then verify, or re-install Forts.

HOTFIX 2018-09-17a
Add: DebugPixelFormat option to avoid DescribePixelFormat, potential cause of crash for a user
Balance: Firebeam penetrates at least 90 after armour (reduced from 120)
Optimise: only preload ambient environment effect on World start
Fix: scripts and images can be edited to expose hidden information (now causes Data desync)
Fix: link initial hitpoints not updated when backgrounding a strut
Fix: ExplosionCache::LoadExplosion adds effects even if they're already loaded
Fix: EMP is triggered when ignited by Firebeam
Fix: flaming warheads turn into damaged warheads when hit, not damaged flaming warheads
Fix: crash when sending files during a desync report

HOTFIX 2018-09-18a
Fix: some mods cause Data desyncs

FORTS Tournament XIII - and the winner is...


A huge congrats goes to our latest tournament winner Ximsa! It was an awesome tournament showing some wicked Forts skills. The final was particularly exciting. Here's the final results...

First: Ximsa
Second: Toulck
Third: Joepocalypse

The top 3 finalists also won a key to Airships: Conquer the Skies

The bracket can be viewed here.

The awesomely supportive Smash Gaming and
Project Incursus once again joined [DEV] Nozehed as co-hosts and you can watch the edited video of the tournament here...

https://youtu.be/QUWkRWdNvCw
Thanks for watching and hope to see you at the next FORTS Tournament!

EWG

FORTS Tournament XIII - 1v1 Ranked - Enter Now!


G'day FORTS Fans!

Qualifying for the FORTS Tournament XIII is now closed. Players will have to be ranked in the top 50 of the FORTS 1v1 leaderboard to enter.

If you are in this list, you have qualified! Here’s how to enter the tournament...

  • Join the FORTS Discord
  • Send a direct message on Discord to [DEV] Nozehed saying you want to enter the tournament.
  • Your name on Discord and Steam have to match.
  • No long, obscure or offensive names allowed.
  • At this stage you will be entered into the tournament bracket as a competitor.


WHEN

  • Tournament starts August 18th 4pm EDT
RULES

  • 1v1 Ranked
  • Single Elimination
  • 15 minute battle time limit
  • Ton of Guns enabled
  • Commanders enabled
  • Draws decided by total damage inflicted
  • 16 competitors max
  • No suicides
  • Late or missing players instantly forfeit
  • Finals match is best of 3


STREAMS
EarthWork Games Twitch Channel EarthWork Games YouTube Channel EarthWork Games Mixer Channel Smash Gaming Twitch Channel Project Incursus Youtube Channel xRayz3n's Twitch Channel (French)

THE BATTLEFIELDS
(chosen randomly during the tournament (the list may change)

Abyss


Arctic Span


Balls


Boxed In


Catacomb


Hang Time


Hillfort


Ice Cave


Ledge Grab


Moorings


Outstretch


Penguin


Pillars


Skylands


Tundra


Vanilla



note: Earthwork Games reserves the right to make changes to this event as needed

FORTS Tournament XIII - 1v1 Ranked - Qualify Now


G'day FORTS Fans!

We're still coming down from the excitement of the last tournament, but we're turning up the heat again with our first 1v1 ranked tournament! Competitors will have to be ranked in the top 50 of the FORTS 1v1 leaderboard to qualify.

WHEN

  • Sign up for qualifying competitors will be opened August 12th 8pm EDT.
  • Tournament starts August 18th 4pm EDT
RULES

  • 1v1 Ranked
  • Single Elimination
  • 15 minute battle time limit
  • Ton of Guns enabled
  • Commanders enabled
  • Draws decided by total damage inflicted
  • 16 competitors max
  • No suicides
  • Finals match is best of 3


STREAMS
EarthWork Games Twitch Channel EarthWork Games YouTube Channel EarthWork Games Mixer Channel Smash Gaming Twitch Channel Project Incursus Youtube Channel xRayz3n's Twitch Channel (French)

THE BATTLEFIELDS
(chosen randomly during the tournament (the list may change)

Abyss


Arctic Span


Balls


Boxed In


Catacomb


Hang Time


Hillfort


Ice Cave


Ledge Grab


Moorings


Outstretch


Penguin


Pillars


Skylands


Tundra


Vanilla



note: Earthwork Games reserves the right to make changes to this event as needed

FORTS Tournament XII Winners - Sgitixix_



Huge congrats to our new 2v2 ranked champions Sgitixix_ represented by Inixix Rudess and Sgitkene!

It was another exciting tournament full of action, skill, and controversy. Here are the top 3 results...

1st Sgitixix_ (Inixix Rudess and Sgitkene)
2nd Failure Guaranteed (Quxzcover and xRayzen)
3rd The 4(-2) Horsemen (Joepocalypse and Romerolagus)

Full results can be viewed here.

Check out our edited video of the full tournament hosted by Project incursus , Smash Gaming and [DEV] Nozehed...

https://youtu.be/J2WEPr5bYvI
Huge thanks to our hosts and competitors for putting on a great show. Stay tuned for the announcement of our next tournament.

As always, have fun playing FORTS!

EWG