What changed in Creativerse in 2014
250 updates · 15 main milestones · Aug 27, 2014 to Dec 18, 2014
- 28 eventsAdvanced World Optionsgameplay
New players default to visitor permissions; options to turn off PvP and explosions.
SteamIncreased Account Name Lengthquality of lifeLength limit for account names increased from 20 to 40 characters.
SteamServer Stability ImprovementsperformanceSteamFixed Icons for Concrete Blocksbug fixSteamMinor Audio BugfixesaudioSteamFireworks Now Have Correct Namesbug fixSteamFix for All Creatures Randomly Lighting on Firebug fixSteamRemoved Overzealous Growth Bugbug fixSteamFixed Corrupted Creatures Lighting on Firebug fixResolved issue with corrupted creatures lighting on fire in daylight.
SteamMinor Audio Bugfixesbug fixSteamCorrected Spelling Errorsbug fixSteamNew Craftable Blocksnew contentIntroducing Siltstone Wall, Iron Wall, Curled Iron Wall, and Reinforced Glass.
SteamNew Craftable Blocksnew contentIncludes Siltstone Wall, Iron Wall, Curled Iron Wall, and Reinforced Glass.
SteamAdvanced World OptionsgameplayNew players default to visitor permissions; options to turn off PvP and Bombs.
SteamIncreased Account Name Lengthquality of lifeLength limit for account names increased from 20 to 40 characters.
SteamRemoved Overzealous Growth Bugbug fixSteamCorrected Spelling ErrorslocalizationSteamFixed Icons for Concrete Blocksbug fixSteamFixed Lag Issue When Recomputing Lightsbug fixSteamServer Stability ImprovementsperformanceSteamFixed Lag Issue with Light Recomputingbug fixResolved lag issue that occurred when recomputing lights.
SteamFix for Corrupted Creatures Lighting on Firebug fixResolved issue with creatures lighting on fire in daylight.
Steam - 35 eventsNew Craftable Stone and Barred Windowsnew content
Players can now craft stone and barred windows.
SteamFemale Character Option Addednew contentMilestonePlayers can now choose to play as a female character.
SteamFix for Death Statues Getting Buriedbug fixDeath statues will no longer get buried under blocks.
SteamFemale Character Option Addednew contentMilestonePlayers can now choose to play as a female character.
SteamLabels for Storage Chests and Teleportersnew contentNew labels have been added for better organization of storage chests and teleporters.
SteamE-mail Verification No Longer Case-Sensitivebug fixSteamText and Spelling Fixesbug fixSteamMultiplayer Animation Fixbug fixOther players in multiplayer will no longer lose their walk animation.
SteamFix for Mining Lag from R6bug fixResolved mining lag issues that were introduced in the previous update.
SteamCan Now Hit Enemies on Doors or Loot Bagsbug fixSteamTimers for Resistance Potions Increasedbalance changeSteamNew Sound Effects Addednew contentTons of new sound effects for stations, teleporters, and more.
SteamCrafting UI Auto-Scroll Issue Fixedbug fixCrafting UI no longer auto-scrolls to the top when crafting items.
SteamCraftable Wooden Signs Introducednew contentPlayers can craft and place wooden signs with a maximum of 35 characters.
SteamLabels for Storage Chests and Teleportersnew contentNew labels added for better organization of teleporters and storage chests.
SteamNew Craftable Stone and Barred Windowsnew contentPlayers can now craft new stone and barred window types.
SteamStation Working Animation Fixesbug fixSteamCrafting UI No Longer Auto-Scrolls to Topbug fixFixed the issue where the crafting UI would auto-scroll to the top.
SteamLighting Fixes for Various Issuesbug fixFixed multiple lighting issues including sloped roofs and terrain patches.
SteamCraftable Wooden Signs Introducednew contentPlayers can craft and place wooden signs with a maximum of 35 characters.
SteamLighting Issues Fixedbug fixVarious lighting issues including sloped roof and stair lighting have been fixed.
SteamAdmin Tools for World Ownersnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of admin tools allowing world owners to manage player permissions and actions.
SteamMemory Leak and Stability Improvementsbug fixFixed memory leaks and improved overall stability to reduce crashes.
SteamDeath Statues No Longer Buried Under Blocksbug fixSteamImproved Visuals for Healing and Fire EffectsvisualsVisual effects for healing, fire, and other player effects have been improved.
SteamAdmin Tools for World Ownersnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of admin tools allowing world owners to manage players with various permissions.
SteamEnemies Can Now Be Hit on Doors or Loot Bagsbug fixPlayers can hit enemies while interacting with doors or loot bags.
SteamE-mail Verification Case Sensitivity Fixedbug fixE-mail verification is no longer case-sensitive.
SteamOther Players No Longer Lose Walk Animationbug fixFixed an issue where other players in multiplayer would lose their walking animation.
Steam - 39 eventsMax view distance adjustmentperformance
Max view distance reduced from 15 to 13 for performance.
SteamJoin Worlds panel update fixbug fixJoin Worlds 'friends' panel now updates properly when a new world is selected.
SteamNew potions for buffsnew contentNew potions include Health Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration, Fire Resistance, Freeze Resistance, and Corruption Resistance.
SteamIntroduction of Keepa mobnew contentMilestoneA new rare mob named Keepa has been added to the game.
SteamNew crafting component: Arcstonesnew contentMilestoneArcstones are now available as a new resource for crafting.
SteamNew potions with buffsnew contentMilestoneHealth Regeneration, Stamina Regeneration, Fire Resistance, Freeze Resistance, and Corruption Resistance potions added.
SteamAdditional craftable itemsnew contentNew items include Force Bomb, Flare, Arctek Chest, Grand Arctek Chest, Arc Torch, Grand Arc Torch, Arc Lantern, Grand Arc Lantern, Arc Table, Advanced Arc Table, Grand Arc Table, Red Lamp, Blue Lamp, and Yellow Lamp.
SteamNew crafting component: Arcstonesnew contentMilestoneArcstones are used in a variety of new craftable items.
SteamPlayer's touchstone sortingquality of lifePlayer’s own touchstone always sorts to the top of the list.
SteamQuickbar visibility fixbug fixQuickbar no longer vanishes when using teleporters or touchstones.
SteamTeleporter UI drag-and-drop supportui uxTeleporter UI now properly supports drag-and-drop functionality.
SteamPlayer's touchstone sortingquality of lifePlayer’s own touchstone now always sorts to the top of the list.
SteamRestoration of icons for corrupted leaves and grassbug fixIcons for corrupted leaves and grass have been restored.
SteamMax view distance adjustmentperformanceMax view distance reduced from 15 to 13 for performance improvements.
SteamJoin Worlds panel update fixbug fixJoin Worlds 'friends' panel updates properly when a new world is selected.
SteamImproved stack-splittingquality of lifeRight-clicking with a held stack now single-drops the item.
SteamNew buff systemgameplayA new buff system has been introduced, including potions that activate various buffs.
SteamTeleporter UI drag-and-drop supportui uxTeleporter UI now properly supports drag-and-drop functionality.
SteamAdditional craftable itemsnew contentNew items like Force Bomb, Flare, Arctek Chest, and various lamps added.
SteamRestoration of corrupted leaves and grass iconsbug fixIcons for corrupted leaves and grass have been restored.
SteamQuickbar teleportation fixbug fixQuickbar no longer vanishes when using teleporters/touchstones.
SteamRomanesque crafted blocksnew contentNew blocks including Bedrock Wall, Limestone Wall, and more for building.
SteamRomanesque crafted blocksnew contentNew blocks include Bedrock Wall, Limestone Wall, Decorative Limestone Wall, Straight Column, Spiral Column, Pedestal, Obsidian Floor, and Limestone Roof.
SteamNew buff systemgameplayMilestoneIntroduction of a buff system with UI indicators for status effects.
Steam - 30 eventsWorld Password Change Forces Player Re-Entryquality of life
Changing a world’s password forces all players to leave and re-enter with the new password.
Steam'F' Key Collects and Closes Stationsquality of lifePressing 'F' now collects items and closes crafting stations.
SteamLiquid Surface Underside DisplayvisualsThe underside of liquid surfaces now displays correctly.
SteamPlayer Animation Sync on Inventory Screenbug fixUpper and lower body animations of the player now stay in sync on the inventory screen.
SteamStability and Memory Usage ImprovementsperformanceImprovements made to stability and memory usage.
SteamWorld Password Change Forces Player Re-Entryquality of lifeChanging a world's password will force all players to leave and re-enter the password.
SteamSelection Cursor for Multiblock Objectsbug fixMultiblock objects now show a selection cursor when pointing to the top half.
SteamDirectional Shadows Disabled on Foggy Daysbug fixFixed an issue where foggy days would disable directional shadows.
SteamStack Splitting and Joining Supportnew contentPlayers can now split and join item stacks using shift-click and right-click.
SteamDirectional Shadows Disabled on Foggy Daysbug fixFixed an issue where foggy days would disable directional shadows.
Steam'F' Key Collects and Closes Stationsquality of lifePressing 'F' will now collect items and close stations.
SteamStability and Memory Usage ImprovementsperformanceImprovements made to stability and memory usage.
SteamFix for Giant Grenades/Bombs Sticking in Multiplayerbug fixResolved the issue of giant grenades/bombs being stuck to hands in multiplayer.
SteamSelection Cursor for Multiblock Objectsbug fixMultiblock objects now show a selection cursor when pointing to the top half.
SteamStack Splitting and Joining SupportgameplayPlayers can now split stacks by shift-clicking to pick up single items.
SteamChat Window Spontaneously Reappearing Issue Fixedbug fixFixed the issue where the chat window would spontaneously reappear.
SteamChat Window Spontaneously Reappearing Issue Fixedbug fixFixed the issue where the chat window would spontaneously reappear.
SteamCrafting Station Beacon for First-Time Usersnew contentNew content added to help first-time players find their first crafting station.
SteamFix for Giant Grenades/Bombs Sticking in Multiplayerbug fixResolved an issue where giant grenades or bombs would stick to hands in multiplayer.
SteamLiquid Surface Underside DisplayvisualsThe underside of liquid surfaces now displays correctly.
SteamCrafting Station Beacon for First-Time Usersnew contentNew content added to help first-time players locate the essential crafting station.
SteamPlayer Animation Sync on Inventory Screenbug fixUpper and lower body animations of the player now stay in sync on the inventory screen.
Steam - 39 eventsMinimized all timers on crafting stationbalance changeSteamDeath statue automatically added to inventory when emptybug fixSteamNew rare loot dropsnew contentSteamPerformance and memory optimizationsperformanceSteamDeath statue changes to prevent destruction of other entitiesbug fixSteamCorrupted creatures will now burn in daylightbug fixSteamAdditional journal and data chip contentnew contentSteamNew corrupted stone wall recipe & blocknew contentSteamSubstantial art revisions to stations and other objectsvisualsSteamAdditional audio effectsnew contentSteamAdditional inventory loss bulletproofingbug fixSteamNew corrupted stone wall recipe & blocknew contentSteamFix for Mac issue with certain brands of micebug fixSteamMinimized all timers on crafting stationbalance changeSteamFix for Mac issue with certain brands of micebug fixSteamMojo & Store disabled (temporarily)otherSteamDrag-and-drop improvements and bulletproofingbug fixSteamCorrupted creatures will now burn in daylightbug fixSteamDeath statue changes to prevent destruction of other entitiesbug fixSteamExtractor, forge, and processor timers balance overhaulbalance changeSteamFinish now button removedui uxSteamAdditional audio effectsnew contentSteamAdditional journal and data chip contentnew contentSteamMultiblock support for horizontal multiblocksbug fixSteamFinish now button removedui uxSteamFix for missing icons and text for corrupted blocksbug fixSteamDeath statue automatically added to inventory when emptybug fixSteamMojo & Store disabled temporarilysystemSteamSubstantial art revisions to stations and other objectsvisualsSteamAdditional inventory loss bulletproofingbug fixSteamFix for missing icons and text for corrupted blocksbug fixSteamDrag-and-drop improvements and bulletproofingbug fixSteamLight attenuation fix for glass and windowsbug fixSteamExtractor, forge, and processor timers balance overhaulbalance changeSteamNew rare loot dropsnew contentSteamInventory and storage panel generally more robustbug fixSteamMultiblock support for horizontal multiblocksbug fixSteamInventory and storage panel generally more robustbug fixSteamLight attenuation fix for glass and windowsbug fixSteam
- 8 eventsNo More Timer Skippingquality of life
Players will no longer be able to skip any timers, which will not be tied to purchases.
SteamUpcoming New Store Featuresnew contentA new and improved store will be introduced later, featuring extras, buffs, and cosmetics.
SteamRemoval of Crafting Station Timersquality of lifeTimers on the crafting station will be removed and all other timers will be slightly tweaked.
SteamNo More Timer Skippingquality of lifePlayers will no longer be able to skip any timers, which will not be tied to purchases.
SteamRemoval of Crafting Station Timersquality of lifeTimers on the crafting station will be removed, and all other timers will be slightly tweaked.
SteamUpcoming New Store Featuresnew contentA new and improved store will be introduced later, featuring extras, buffs, and cosmetics.
Steam - 32 eventsVisual Improvements for Mobsvisuals
Cursor now outlines instead of highlights mobs and loot bag FX improved.
SteamFix for Lost Touchstonesbug fixPlayers missing a touchstone will receive one if they have room in their inventory.
SteamReduced Fire Randomnessbalance changeLess randomness in fire simulation and reduced fire spread.
SteamShadow Options Addedui uxShadow options added to visual options for better performance on older machines.
SteamSpectre Enemy Removedbalance changeThe Spectre enemy has been removed for improvements based on player feedback.
SteamShadows Addednew contentThe sun now casts shadows on everything in the game, adding a sense of depth and beauty.
SteamCrafting Station Animation Fixbug fixFix for broken crafting station animation to work like other stations.
SteamWater Simulation ThrottlingperformanceWater simulation throttling implemented to prevent severe performance hits.
SteamVisual Improvements for MobsvisualsCursor now outlines instead of highlights mobs and loot bag FX improved.
SteamFix for Lost Touchstonesbug fixPlayers missing a touchstone will receive one if they have room in their inventory.
SteamReduced Fire Randomnessbalance changeLess randomness in fire simulation and reduced fire spread.
SteamShadows Addednew contentThe sun now casts shadows on everything in the game, adding a sense of depth and beauty.
SteamCrafting Station Animation Fixedbug fixFix for broken crafting station animation to work like other stations.
SteamShadow Options Addedui uxShadow options added to visual options for better performance on older machines.
SteamGeneral Performance & Stability ImprovementsperformanceSteamGeneral Performance & Stability ImprovementsperformanceVarious improvements made for better performance and stability.
SteamWater Simulation ThrottlingperformanceThrottling added to water simulation to prevent severe performance hits.
SteamRestored Removed Recipesbug fixRecipes for Fireworks, Salt, Asphalt, and others have been restored.
SteamArmor Effects Properly Disabledbug fixArmor effects now properly disabled when armor is removed.
SteamRestored Recipesbug fixRecipes for Fireworks, Salt, Asphalt, and others added back after being removed.
SteamSpectre Enemy Removedbalance changeThe Spectre enemy has been removed for a season to improve gameplay.
Steam - 34 eventsImproved Combat Animations and Effectsgameplay
Added new combat effects and improved weapon responsiveness.
SteamNew Elemental EffectsgameplayNew dangers and benefits from elemental interactions in the world.
SteamNew Items Introducednew contentMilestoneIncludes Fire Bomb, Freeze Bomb, Purification Bomb, and more.
SteamImproved Combat Animations and EffectsgameplayNew combat effects added to weapons and improved responsiveness.
SteamCreature Awarenessnew contentMilestoneCreatures can sense your presence and are drawn towards your activity.
SteamNew Craftable Teleportersnew contentIntroduced new teleporters for creating an advanced travel network.
SteamTouchstonenew contentTeleporters have been repurposed into touchstones with new functionalities.
SteamReactive Worldnew contentMilestoneThe world will now react to the changes you make, creating dynamic interactions.
SteamCreature Awarenessnew contentMilestoneCreatures can sense your presence and are drawn towards your activity.
SteamReactive Worldnew contentMilestoneThe world will now react to the changes you make, creating dynamic interactions.
Steam - 5 eventsFuture Downtime Adjustmentsnetwork
Potential to scale back downtimes to once or twice a week in the future.
SteamRegular Downtime Schedule UpdatenetworkServer downtimes are now scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 am CST instead of 1:30 pm CST.
SteamIntroduction of Regular Scheduled DowntimesnetworkScheduled downtimes for server reboots and updates will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
SteamRegular Server Downtime Schedule AdjustednetworkServer downtime on Wednesdays and Fridays changed to 10 am CST instead of 1:30 pm CST.
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