Changelog 2018-02-14: Getting rid of the hive...

red51 · Feb 14th 2018

Hi folks!

As you may have noticed, we were experiencing several DDoS attacks in the last weeks unfortunately. Since this resulted in some downtimes of the game, we decided to get rid of the hive (which was responsible for user authentication in the first place). With this update, authentication is now solely handled by Steam. Even if our servers are offline, you can still play multiplayer.

As a result, the usernames are no longer unique, since the SteamID is now used to identify a player. This allows you to change the username at any time (menu -> profile). Old worlds will be converted automatically, so you (hopefully) won't lose your inventory.

These changes not only affect authentication, even the server list is handled by Steam. We added support for the source query protocol, and Rising World server can also be found in the Steam server browser now (Steam -> View -> Servers).

Unfortunately there wasn't much time left to work on other features, but we still fixed some bugs and added a few smaller things, like a crowbar (which enables you to deconstruct planks and beams without destroying them). The character is now also able to crouch properly, although this still needs some tweaks. We hope you also enjoy the two new music tracks we added to the game!

If you experience any problems with this update, please let us know!

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Changelog 0.9.2.2 (2018-02-14):

[New] Usernames can now be changed at any time
[New] No more need to create an account to play multiplayer
[New] Added support for Steam server browser
[New] Game server implements Steam Source query protocol now
[New] Added "unloadplugins" command (useful for replacing plugin jar files)
[New] Added "nofalldamage" general permission (multiplayer only)
[New] Added option "game_mp_hidestatus" to config so friends can no longer the server you're playing on
[New] Steam offline mode fully supported now
[New] New item: crowbar (allows you to deconstruct construction elements like planks)
[New] Added proper crouching for character
[New] Added two new music tracks
[Change] Authentication is now fully handled by Steam (no more HIVE)
[Change] Menu shows player SteamID now (rightclick to copy to clipboard)
[Change] Increased max stack sizes for torch mounts
[Change] Servers no longer use temp folder for sql files
[Change] Steam friends now get highlighted in the player list (tab) in multiplayer
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong size of ingame friend list when using resolutions smaller than 1080p
[Bugfix] Fixed crash when Steam runs in offline mode
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong lamp alignment when placing on south-facing walls
[Bugfix] Fixed erroneous wood torchmounts after picking them up
[Bugfix] Kick messages are now displayed properly when being kicked from a P2P session
[Bugfix] Fixed random game crash when client lost internet connection

Hotfix 2018-02-15:

[Change] Increased speed when filling fuel into the furnace
[Change] Server browser no longer shows server which failed to respond
[Bugfix] Fixed server detail view in Steam server browser
[Bugfix] Fixed animation issue (jitter) when holding items in the hand

Hotfix 2018-02-19:

[New] Added server_query_ip setting to define the query server ip for servers
[Change] Removed some unnecessary debug output
[Bugfix] Fixed some server browser issues
[Bugfix] Players are now able to join your game if the dedicated server was started from Steam
[Bugfix] Fixed issue with music not being muted properly when volume was set to 0
[Bugfix] Fixed crash when running multiple instances of the server
[Bugfix] Fixed SteamAPI init error when starting the server

botchikii · Feb 14th 2018

The crowbar !!! Half life 3 confirmed seriously, big thanks for that ! I try this update on single player for now. tomorrow, I will try update the server. Can we have a linux command line for steamcmd update ?

red51 · Feb 14th 2018

Quote from botchikii

The crowbar !!! Half life 3 confirmed

Quote from botchikii

Can we have a linux command line for steamcmd update ?

On linux, you can execute this command: ./steamcmd.sh +login anonymous +app_update 339010 +quit. We will also create a pinned topic about SteamCMD

botchikii · Feb 14th 2018

Thank's !
Just a little impression for few minutes of gameplay : crowbar is very nice indeed. so long we wanted to have planks back ! animation is nice. well done The crouch is much better now, thank's ! I would ask (but not for now) that crouch help us not falling, like minecraft (in some high grounds, it is very useful to know we can crouch and aim a side of a block without falling and dying)

zIpPeDy · Feb 14th 2018

Just updated on Steam and in Multiplayer either can't see any Servers EXCEPT Default Rising World Server - or the other Servers listed all say their ping is 999 (and Default Rising World Server has a ping of 500something). (I use a Mac and am on the west coast of Canada.)

red51 · Feb 14th 2018

@botchikii: Thanks for the feedback

Quote from zIpPeDy

Just updated on Steam and in Multiplayer either can't see any Servers EXCEPT Default Rising World Server - or the other Servers listed all say their ping is 999 (and Default Rising World Server has a ping of 500something). (I use a Mac and am on the west coast of Canada.)

It will take some moments until servers are updated Depending on how server admins handled their servers previously, this update probably requires a lot of changes for them (since the server is now only available through Steam). But I'm confident that the server list gets populated shortly

botchikii · Feb 14th 2018

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Just updated on Steam and in Multiplayer either can't see any Servers EXCEPT Default Rising World Server - or the other Servers listed all say their ping is 999 (and Default Rising World Server has a ping of 500something). (I use a Mac and am on the west coast of Canada.)

I think you have to wait a little for servers admins update the servers. As this is a big update server side (all servers need to be steam servers), we need to take some time.

yahwho · Feb 14th 2018

Great work Red! I've the day of work tomorrow so I'll be attempting my server migration first thing, then off to update my plugin. Has the new Javadoc and API been released too?

sharkbitefischer · Feb 14th 2018

My server won't start!

red51 · Feb 14th 2018

Quote from yahwho

Has the new Javadoc and API been released too?

The API will be updated shortly

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My server won't start!

What happens exactly when trying to start the server?

zIpPeDy · Feb 14th 2018

Quote from red51

@botchikii: Thanks for the feedback

It will take some moments until servers are updated Depending on how server admins handled their servers previously, this update probably requires a lot of changes for them (since the server is now only available through Steam). But I'm confident that the server list gets populated shortly

Oh I see! I'm a beginner at this game and ALSO a beginner when it comes to game updates Thank-you for your response!

zIpPeDy · Feb 14th 2018

Quote from botchikii

I think you have to wait a little for servers admins update the servers. As this is a big update server side (all servers need to be steam servers), we need to take some time.

Thanks botchikii! I guess I was just a little TOO enthusiastic/excited to be playing

sharkbitefischer · Feb 14th 2018

I updated server and pressed start and it tried but an error showed on gtx and it never started and it is not creating a log file. I have tried many times now.

I rechecked that the server was updated and it said that the server app 339010 was fully up to date but it still won't start.

King Nothing · Feb 15th 2018

Same Here , using GTX, Hit Start Nothing Happened

botchikii · Feb 15th 2018

I have try the steam server. I have an error :

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Rising World - 0.9.2.2 - Dedicated Server^M
Linux 3.16.0-5-amd64  Java 1.8.0_151 (amd64)  Memory: 1908 MB^M
2018/02/14   11:49 PM^M
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RW SERVER: Fatal error occurred! ^M
com.codedisaster.steamworks.SteamException: Error initializing Steam Server API
     at server.i.a(SourceFile:56)
     at server.Main.b(SourceFile:344)
     at server.Main.initApplication(SourceFile:261)
     at commons.JIWApplication.initialize(SourceFile:236)
     at com.jme3.system.NullContext.initInThread(NullContext.java:87)
     at com.jme3.system.NullContext.run(NullContext.java:130)
     at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:748)

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red51 · Feb 15th 2018

Unfortunately the Linux depots of the dedicated server seem to cause problems, however, it looks like Steam is currently having some other issues, since most of their services are down: https://steamstat.us/
I'm afraid we can't do much until Steam is fully online again Windows servers seem to load properly, but they do not show up in the server list (although I guess this is also related to Steam, due to their downtime)

zfoxfire · Feb 15th 2018

Oh definitely! This crowbar works well. I like the sound effect too!
I got a serious Half-Life vibe while climbing a ladder with the crowbar wielded.

King Nothing · Feb 15th 2018

Juggernaut Said the path to the server is wrong, Im temp. using his server as a backup

WalterDasTrevas · Feb 15th 2018

Greetings.

My world loaded normally, but when I planted grass, I got this error message:

https://imgur.com/a/McfrW

sharkbitefischer · Feb 15th 2018

was flying around in my converted SP world and the game crashed. here is the error log.

errorlog_1518660116524.log

Oh I also had it open for friends to join. Nobody had joined yet but...

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