PC Update (02.03.2019): Optimizations, Balancing, Purges, new VOIP and so much more. Thank you community!

✦AI summary3d

A major update focusing on gameplay balancing, new world content including the Black Yeti, a revamped Unnamed City, and significant quality-of-life improvements for builders and roleplayers.

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Fragments of PowerAdded Fragments of Power which grant 10 extra feat points per use for level 60 players, with no cap on total points.→10
Human NPCsT4 loot-pools have been adjusted to provide better rewards for players.→Improved
Thralls and PetsThralls and pets no longer die from hunger; they now only expire if no clan member logs in for two weeks.Required→Removed
Dismantling BenchAdded a new Dismantling Bench that allows players to recover materials from specific placeables, building pieces, weapons, and armors.→Added
2h SpearsHeavy Attack:Increased damage for the final two heavy attacks of the 2h Spear.→Increased
The PurgeRewrote Purge mechanics to ensure the meter fills correctly and enemies spawn with gear.Unreliable→Reliable
Unnamed CityRevamped the area with 8 new named bosses, minibosses, legendary armor, and weapons.→Revamped
General
- Implemented a new VOIP system with mouth animations for better roleplaying.→Improved
- Players can now write and set privacy for their character biographies.→Added
- Clan members are now visible on the map.Hidden→Visible
- A tombstone now appears upon death to mark the location of lost inventory.→Tombstone
- Increased stack sizes for basic building materials.→Increased

▼Nerfs3

Monsters and AnimalsMany animals and monsters may now spawn as 'Elite' versions of themselves.→Elite
2h SpearsHeavy Attack:Reduced damage for the first two heavy attacks of the 2h Spear.→Reduced
AvatarsDamage output for all Avatars (except Jhebbal Sag) has been increased to be more competitive.→Increased

◆Other changes3

The PurgeAdded new purge types including Vanir Hunters, Bandits, Jhebbal Sag Disciples, Snakes, Yetis, Alchemists, Crocodiles, and Rocknoses.→Increased
Black YetiIntroduced the Black Yeti as a new world boss and a potential Purge boss in the northern area.→Added
GeneralNew building optimization was disabled to fix a critical issue before full release.Enabled→Disabled