SCUM News

[h3]Hello hello everyone! Happy Monday. Yep it is time for another dev update. Some exciting stuff here so check it out! [/h3]

• Code review.
  
• Implementing flamethrower functionality.
  
• Working on inventory rework.
  
• Working on crafting rework.
  
• Bugfixing.
  
• Resolving issues with the entity system.
  
• Working on vehicle damage system.
  
• Implementing the first version of abandoned bunkers.
  
• Working on Brenner NPC mechanics.
  
• Working on first version of BB turrets.
  
• Implementing night vision scope functionality.
  
• Refactoring game resource containers.
  
• Implementing new battery system.
  
• Implementing burn injuries.
  

• Setting up the abandoned bunkers layout.
  
• Tweaking loot spawners.
  
• Working on abandoned bunker rooms.
  
• Optimizations.
  
• Working on abandoned city atlas.
  

• Working on new male model faces.
  
• Bugfixing.
  
• Working on new trailer.
  
• Implementing M249 animations.
  
• Working on new concept art.
  
• Working on new crafting UI.
  
• Working on battery charger item model.
  
• Working on BB turret model.
  
• Adjusting clothing to new male models.
  
• Working on night vision scope item model.
  

• Resolving issues with audio.
  
• Working on Razor NPC audio design.
  
• Working on flamethrower audio.
  

• Hunting and banning cheaters.
  
• Ban appeals.
  
• Steam general discussion and bug reports.
  
• Performance benchmarking and optimization testing.
  
• Testing of upcoming features.
  
• Various bug reports.
  

• Working on new features game design documents.
  
• Adding descriptions to new items.
  
• Adjusting spawners according to feedback.
  
• Adjusting server settings parameters according to feedback.
  

[h3] Hey hey all, we are releasing a small hotfix as promised to resolve some of the issues. [/h3]

• Fixed the issue where all players could see admin channel chat in game.
  
• Fixed the issue regarding drag and drop when drooping items from containers.
  
• Fixed the issue where you could not repeat 2 events in a row.
  
• Fixed the bug where you could not shoot from vehicles.
  
• Fixed the issue where listplayers command would cause a crash when in drone mode.
  
• Fixed the issue where sentries would sometimes destroy each other.
  
• Fixed the issue where puppets would always spawn awake in interior.
  

[h3] Hello hello all, heard you wanted an update? Well an update you shall have. A bit of fixes and a lot of QoL additions. [/h3]

• Fixed the bug where destroying cooking utilities with items on them would make the items float.
  
• Fixed the bug where wrong impact audio would play when kunai is used.
  
• Fixed the issue where in some recipes meat would show twice as a possible ingredient when it should not.
  
• Fixed the bug where you could not use other containers such as gasoline canisters filled with water for cooking.
  
• Fixed some issues regarding item icons.
  
• Fixed the issue where you could not maintain fire rings.
  
• Fixed the issue where vehicles would sometimes become non interactable after parts were removed from them.
  
• Fixed the issue where some items were not tradeable when they should've been.
  
• Fixed the issue where some items would clip through fingers.
  
• Fixed the issue where you can use portable stoves to cook underwater.
  
• Fixed the issue where some world wells would not function properly.
  
• Potential fix for the "server temporarily unavailable" issue.
  
• Fixed the issue where event tab could be opened even though events are disabled in server settings.
  
• Fixed the issue where players could not treat wounds in Single player.
  
• Fixed the issue where the event panel displayed incorrect events.
  
• Fixed the bug where you could not disinfect rags with vodka.
  
• Fixed the bug where players would still have items in hands when interacting with car doors instead of stowing them away or dropping them.
  
• Fixed the issue where fireplaces would become unusable if players moved away from them.
  
• Fixed the issue where generators would not turn off when placed in chests.
  
• Fixed the issue where characters would loose skill levels/experience.
  
• Fixed the issue where items would sometimes show destroyed indicator when they shouldn't.
  
• Fixed the issue where weapons with 0% durability would disappear when placed in vehicles.
  
• Fixed the bug where ATR tooltips would not show.
  

• Rebalanced hand abrasions gain.
  
• Adjusted suicide puppet beeps audio volume.
  
• Adjusted sentry walking speed.
  
• You can no longer sell vehicles when other players occupy them.
  
• Added wristwatch alarm functionality.
  
• Characters will no longer stagger forwards when hit with melee weapon only backwards.
  
• Implemented chat spam protection.
  
• Your character now rests when in vehicle and idle.
  
• Auto-add item to inventory now properly rotates the item to find suitable position for it.
  
• Sentry bullets now have tracers.
  
• Reduced the amount of fuel and battery charge vehicles can spawn with.
  
• You can now wash your eyes from tear gas effect. Works with all water sources. Does not work with water containers such as bottles.
  
• Increased the time standing torches and candles can burn with maximum fuel.
  
• Adjusted some bags and clothing items inventory capacity.
  
• Added fish skewer recipe.
  
• Your focus mode compass now spins around if you have disorientation body effect.
  
• Eating raw coca powder will now give you food repulsion.
  
• Fueling fire with multiple use items will now correctly use as much of the item as possible.
  
• Added the ability to use WASD keys to unlock dial logs.
  

• Admins can now destroy fortifications through interact menu.
  
• #ListSquadMembers command now shows if members are online or not.
  
• Increased maximum character limit for "Welcome Message" and "Message of the Day" server setting to 128 characters.
  
• Set maximum values for all MinPurchasedAmount and MaxFunctionalAmount vehicle server settings to 128.
  
• Removed WaterPeriodicInitialAmountMultiplier from in-game server settings.
  
• You can see player locations with the #listplayers command now.
  
• #listspawnedvehicles true result now copies to clipboard as well.
  
• #listplayers true result now copies to clipboard as well.
  
• You can now choose if you want to enable suicide to log in kill logs. Off by default.
  
• Returned the fame gain multiplier server setting.
  

[h3] Hello hello everyone, long time no see. But worry not as we are back with our regular dev updates. Check out what the team has been up to. [/h3]

• Working on the wrist watch alarm feature.
  
• Bugfixing.
  
• Working on inventory rework.
  
• Working on crafting rework.
  
• Resolving issues with the master server.
  
• Working on new NPC type AI.
  
• Implementing new scope capability.
  
• Working on wash eyes mechanic.
  
• Adjusting server settings.
  
• Working on the chat refactor.
  
• Working on rest in vehicles functionality.
  

• Bugfixing.
  
• Adjusting loot spawners.
  
• Working on abandoned bunkers.
  

• Working on new trailer.
  
• Working on new male models.
  
• Working on m249 animations.
  
• Working on crafting UI redesign.
  
• Working on new cooking items.
  
• Adjusting vehicles for modular system.
  
• Adjusting clothing for the new male models.
  
• Bugfixing.
  

• Bugfixing.
  

• Hunting and banning cheaters.
  
• Ban appeals.
  
• Steam general discussion and bug reports.
  
• Performance benchmarking and optimization testing.
  
• Testing of upcoming features.
  
• Various bug reports.
  

• Working on new game design documents.
  
• Working on new tutorials.
  
• Adjusting server settings.
  
• Adjusting item spawn parameters.
  

[h3]Another one! This one has a lot of bug fixes and really important (and heavily requested) QoL changes. Check it out![/h3]

• Fixed the bug where it was possible to start cooking on stoves without energy
  
• Fixed the bug where some servers were randomly not joinable
  
• Fixed the bug where some cooking utensils and heat sources would disappear after some time
  
• Fixed the bug where generators had no weight
  
• Fixed the bug where the server settings menu would break due to too long inputs
  
• Fixed the bug where cooking utilities could be stored in the chest and still cooked
  
• Fixed the bug where sector and shelter respawn prices couldn't be set to 0
  
• Fixed the bug where electric devices could not be turned on if there were multiple generators present and sharing the load
  
• Fixed the bug where the Portable Gas stove in some cases wasn't working
  
• Fixed the bug where the cooking timer was behaving erratically
  
• Fixed the bug where an opponent squad would be highlighted in the squad tab instead of your own
  
• Fixed the bug where the server settings menu would be inaccessible if you disconnected while in it
  
• Fixed the bug where multiple building recipes could be selected at the same time
  
• Fixed the bug where the Server Settings password pop-up wasn't centered
  
• Fixed the bug where you could fuel fires with herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides
  
• Fixed the bug where cooking would continue even after the resource source was destroyed
  
• Fixed the bug where max stamina wouldn't recover when logging out in a bed/bedroll
  
• Fixed the bug where puppet eyes weren't properly spawning
  
• Fixed the bug where standing on a moving car would increase your CON attribute
  
• Fixed the bug where you couldn't eat snowballs anymore
  
• Fixed the bug where the cannabis seed bags had the wrong icon at traders
  
• Fixed the bug where Pilot Jackets didn't give any warmth
  
• Fixed the bug where burned food immediately looked rotten
  
• Fixed the bug where poop would float in the air
  
• Fixed the bug where there was wrong audio when consuming hot chocolate
  
• Fixed the bug where component icons were stretched in the Stone Axe crafting menu
  
• Fixed the bug where cooking utilities could not be moved after the heat source was destroyed
  
• Fixed the bug where the game crashed when going to the main menu with a notification message visible on the screen
  
• Fixed the bug where obsolete sausage items could be found in the trader list
  
• Fixed the bug where Geiger SFX wasn't turned on after relogging in SP if the Geiger was turned on before relogging
  
• Fixed the bug where cooking visuals weren't visible when cooking was finished but the player relogged
  
• Fixed the bug where blood dripping effects would be applied to the wrong body parts during bleeding injuries
  
• Fixed the bug where VSS Vintorez icon would appear with a gray square around it
  
• Fixed the bug where a weapon would sometimes disappear if picked up from a chest or vehicle inventory
  
• Fixed the bug where gas stove flame particles didn't show in singleplayer
  
• Fixed BCU lock not being removable
  
• Fixed BCU lock disappearing from wardrobes on server restart and not being able to lockpick when inactive BCU lock is set
  
• Fixed multiple server crashes regarding sentries and vehicles
  
• Fixed multiple other crashes
  

• Generators will now consume a lot less fuel and will work for much longer on one fuel tank
  
• Nerfed both hand and foot abrasions gain rate
  
• When a tear gas grenade pin is pulled while in hand, the gas will now start emitting from the proper location
  
• Tweaked loot settings for numerous items
  
• Any meat can now be used for mixed and meat skewers
  
• Nerfed the fame gained for escaping a shark's bite
  
• Hazmat lockers are now locked with simpler locks
  
• Depleted Uranium containers can now be force-unlocked
  
• Added a Single Antibiotic Pill to the trader shop
  
• Reduced weight of Cocoa Powder item to 200g
  
• Wounds and Rags can now be disinfected with all strong alcoholic drinks
  
• School Backpacks can now be cut and repaired
  
• It is now possible to specify negative coordinates for custom map center location
  
• Krueger and RPG weapons parts are added to the Armory trader
  
• Closing the cooking panel no longer resets chosen recipes unless the player moves far away from the heat source item
  
• Moving cooking utilities on heat source items no longers resets chosen recipes
  
• Improved descriptions of some of the server settings
  
• Cooking bar color is now consistent in all cooking time dispositions
  
• Reinforced Door owners can now destroy the door with a sledgehammer
  
• Removed suicides from kill logs
  
• Sausages do not require bread as an ingredient anymore
  
• Reduced bread cooking time to 10 min
  
• Cheeseburgers and burgers now require only 1 use of bread
  
• Improvised sewing kit can now be crafted by using a fishline
  
• Portable refrigerator will now decay in 14 days if not repaired
  
• Improved new sentry death animation
  
• Sentry damage particles intensity will increase as the sentry is getting lower in health
  
• Visually improved the in-game server password prompt
  
• Animal corpses should now be more visible in regard to different angles and distances