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Devblog 156 — Rust (2 buffs, 3 nerfs) · PatchDiff

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Rust Steam ↗

ActionAdventureIndie

Facepunch Studios · Facepunch Studios·$39.99

Apr 20, 2017 · 111mo ago

Devblog 156

+2 buff −3 nerf 3 bug fix 1 other

✦AI summary2d

Introduction of Heavy Plate Armor penalties and various engine, networking, and exploit fixes.

Images © Rust via Steam

▲Buffs2

Chain Link GateChain link gates can now be picked up by the player.No→Yes

General

Optimized memory allocations to reduce garbage collection frequency and improved viewmodel transform updates.

▼Nerfs3

Heavy Plate HelmetThe helmet now significantly obstructs the player's view, reducing visibility while worn.→Obstructed
Heavy Plate ArmorWearing any piece of heavy plate armor now restricts movement speed by 40%.→-40% %
Heavy Plate JacketADS:The Heavy Plate Jacket now prevents the player from aiming down sights (ADS).Enabled→Disabled

✚Bug fixes3

General
- Fixed exploits related to large furnaces and water catchers.→Fixed
- All ores now properly carve navmesh, preventing AI from getting stuck.→Fixed
- Potential fix for the helicopter randomly firing explosive rockets incorrectly.→Fixed

◆Other changes1

GeneralMovement verification is now stricter with fewer false positives and improved performance.

subjects affected (5)

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Heavy Plate Helmet1 Heavy Plate Armor1 Heavy Plate Jacket1 Chain Link Gate1 General5

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