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Facepunch Studios · Facepunch Studios·$39.99
May 11, 2017 · 111mo ago

Devblog 159

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Devblog 159 introduces Mailboxes, buffs spears and crossbows, improves building privilege interactions, and adds the Water Jug.

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Buffs8

  • Tool Cupboard
    • Can now place a code lock on the tool cupboard for added security.Added
    • Now has the same protection properties as a wooden door.Wooden Door
  • ArmorHeavy Plate Helmet:Now provides slightly higher protection than the facemask.FacemaskHigher
  • General
    • Lowered the cost of metal hanging signs by 90%.100%10% %
    • Reduced the crafting cost of wooden signs.Reduced
    • Flamethrower:Flamethrower can now damage AI entities.NoYes
    • Food Crates:Food crates now spawn 3x as much food.1x3x multiplier
    • Players can now pick up ladders, window bars, shutters, and embrasures using a hammer within building privilege.

Nerfs1

  • GeneralRation Boxes:Ration boxes no longer spawn scrap.YesRemoved

Bug fixes2

  • CrossbowScope:Fixed an issue where the scope viewmodel was incorrectly parented to the arrow.
  • ArmorRiot Helmet:Fixed an issue where the riot helmet was using bucket helmet protection values.Bucket Helmet

Other changes5

  • Semi Auto WeaponsNow properly detect all mouse presses, ensuring no shots are dropped.
  • Tool CupboardCan only be placed on player-made constructions.Player Constructions
  • MailboxImplemented the Mailbox system for player communication/item exchange.Added
  • Water JugAdded Water Jug, a large capacity container with a lid found in food crates/boxes.Added
  • GeneralRifle Body:Rifle Body now costs 250 Scrap to craft.250 Scrap

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