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A29 Patch #9/Experimental local server

For the latest guide about the local server, please refer to this new short guide!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/829590/announcements/detail/3034840264061004772


=== CryoFall v0.29.12.13 (A29 Patch #9/Experimental local server) ===

This patch brings a new experimental feature to which we want to hear your feedback.
Local server runtime is now included and could be launched by the batch file right from the game folder. It makes it much easier to start a local game server for single-player use. The default server rates are also customized to make it more fitting for a single-player experience: x2 LP, x2 skill XP, x1.5 item gathering, no structure decay, bosses require only a single player to defeat (you can adjust all these rates by editing ServerRates.config file), 60 FPS tick rate.
Running the local game server will require an extra 1 GB of free RAM and several % of a typical CPU's resources.

How to launch and use the local server:
  • 1. Navigate to the game folder (open Steam Client, right click on CryoFall -> "Manage" -> "Browse local files")
  • 2. Double click on the "CryoFall Local Server" file. The console window for the local server will open and the server will start loading. Usually, it takes roughly a minute before the server is accessible (do not worry if it doesn't stop writing various information into the console—it's running properly and reports performance metrics). You may need to approve its access in Firewall if such a prompt will be displayed
  • 3. Launch the game client as usual
  • 4. Navigate to the "SERVERS" menu and open the "Custom" tab on the right side of the tabs bar (it has a distinctive "+" icon)
  • 5. Connect to the "localhost" server (the first one in the list; it may take 1-2 minutes before it's accessible)
  • 6. After you've finished playing, simply close the console window of the game server and it should automatically stop and save your progress (it also performs an autosave every hour same as multiplayer servers)


If you wish to edit the server settings or rates config, open the folder "\AtomicTorchStudio\CryoFall" (if it's empty please check the hidden folder "C:/Users/YOUR_USER_NAME/AppData/Local/AtomicTorchStudio/CryoFall") and edit these two files: SettingsServer.xml and ServerRates.config. Also, the savegame is stored in the Saves subfolder here.
If you have any problem please reach us directly via email [email protected] so we can investigate the problem together and gather more feedback about this experimental feature!


Patch notes:

Changes:
- Added local server runtime (experimental feature)
- Improved deconstruction outline effect
- Bioreactor interface improved with visual instructions on how to use it (similar to Mulchbox)
- Faction chat tab will be displayed always above the party chat tab instead of being mixed with private chats

Fixes:
- Assign faction role dialog was broken for Korean translation
- Fixed a random issue when, due to high packet loss, the Medical Cooldown status effect was not properly removed after completion, preventing player from attacking and using more medicine for a while
- Fixed incorrect deconstruction outline when playing in windowed mode
- Fixed incorrect teleport effect when playing in a small window and during camera zoom animation

This is a client-only patch.

A29 Patch #8/Hotfix

=== CryoFall v0.29.12.10 (A29 Patch #8/Hotfix) ===

It's addressing the false-positive threat detection by Windows Defender and (hopefully) Norton AV.
Improved compatibility with Windows 7.

PvP servers wipe announcement and Clan Wars winners


Greetings, survivors!

We would like to remind you that all the Official PvP servers have a scheduled wipe this Friday (February 19th, wiping every 4 weeks).

Wipe time: 1 PM by GMT/UTC time (as usual).
For your convenience, here is the local time in the primary time zones we have:
• 7 AM by Central US (CST, GMT-6 winter time)
• 2 PM by Central EU (CET, GMT+1 winter time)
• 16:00 by Russia/Moscow (GMT+3)
• 21:00 by China/Beijing (GMT+8)
• 10 AM by Argentina/Brazil (GMT-3)
• 10 PM by Japan and South Korea (GMT+9)

[h3]Winners on Official Global Clan Wars server[/h3]

As the current wipe cycle on Global Clan Wars draws to an end we can now announce first-ever winners on this server in the faction leaderboard!
  1. [RECT] — 16551
  2. [XXX] — 12080
  3. [CN] — 9263
  4. [SSS] — 8627
  5. [SNV] — 8197

[h3]CryoSmall wipe[/h3]
Also, the popular community server CryoSmall will also have the following day—this Saturday (February 20th, wiping every 3 weeks) at 12 PM by GMT/UTC time. This time it will be a solo/duo server so you can play solo or create a team of 2 players maximum. This server has moderation to enforce the rules of no-alliances so nobody can play there in the larger team than permitted.
By the way, if you're looking for a moderated server allowing teams up to 5 players, please check CryoFive server that wiped last Saturday.

A29 Patch #7

=== CryoFall v0.29.12.6 (A29 Patch #7) ===

Changes:
- Restored previous woodcutting/mining sounds (the new mining sound is used for pragmium mining only).
- PvE: hidden diplomacy management faction permission (as there is no diplomacy in PvE).

Fixes:
- PvP: sometimes it was not possible to pickup player loot located in the opened door.
- In the server list entry, the next wipe date was displayed in UTC time instead of local time.

This is a client-only patch.


PSA: if you're using Norton Antivirus, some of the game files may be detected as malicious. They're not—we've verified this 100%. It's just a false-positive detection due to heuristics analysis (signature matching is not a perfect way to determine a virus or malware and Norton is notorious with this issue). You can see the analysis by Virus Total—every other major antivirus doesn't detect anything with the game executable. We've reached Norton to submit false positive detection to them and, if you're their user, we encourage you to do the same by following this link https://submit.norton.com/?type=FP (we've submitted the file as well but it's stuck in "Analyzing" state for almost a month now despite the promised 48 hours to process our report)
As a workaround, please disable the antivirus temporarily, install the game, whitelist the game executables, then enable the antivirus back. There are two executable files that you need to whitelist:
/Binaries/Client/CryoFall_Client.dll
/Binaries/Shared/Compiler/CryoFall_Compiler.dll
Enjoy the game!

A29 Patch #6

=== CryoFall v0.29.12.5 (A29 Patch #6) ===

Changes:
- New sounds for woodcutting and rock mining.
- Many sounds introduced with A29 Update updated with better versions (e.g. Sand Tyrant boss sounds).
- The rest of the A29 Update's sounds updated with the best quality versions (stereo).
- It's no longer possible to transfer a vehicle to ownership of a public faction (the feature was intended only for private factions).

Fixes:
- CryoFall Editor: fixed an issue when the Editor was unresponsive after closing the main menu overlay.

This is a client-only patch.