Devblog 178

✦AI summary2d

Devblog 178 introduces a test vehicle for admins, mountable chairs, graphical improvements to grass and shadows, and several critical bug fixes for sentries and map exploits.

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▲Buffs3

General
- Improved server-side eye verification to reduce the number of false positives during cheat detection.

✚Bug fixes3

GeneralPatched a map exploit that allowed players to gain unfair advantages or access restricted areas.→Fixed
GraphicsFixed a bug where flashlight attachment shadows were appearing incorrectly across the environment.→Fixed
Sentry/HelicopterAttack:Fixed an issue where Sentries and Helicopters would fire multiple rounds simultaneously (like a shotgun) when the player had low FPS.Shotgun-like→Fixed

◆Other changes6

General
- A new Easy Anti-Cheat launcher has been implemented to improve game security and stability.→Added
- Overhauled the entity parenting system to improve how objects are attached to one another.
Test VehicleAdded a test vehicle available exclusively for administrators to evaluate vehicle mechanics.→Admin Only
Graphics
- Added a feature allowing grass to cast shadows for increased visual fidelity.→Added
- Introduced a new shadow quality option featuring penumbra shadows for softer, more realistic lighting.→Penumbra
- Adjusted the size of grass meshes to be more realistic.→Realistic