What changed in RUNNING WITH RIFLES in 2017

Stoner 62 was only available in the campaign and not in invasion.

Fixed the Stoner 62 being available only in campaign mode and not in invasion.

Bots now attempt to move aside from incoming vehicles.

Pillboxes re-spawn time increased from 180 to 300 seconds.

Average of 10% accuracy and 20% kill probability improvements among other individual tweaks for some MGs.

Fixed key names in key config menu and tutorial text injections when using certain keyboard layouts.

Rebalanced speed, HP, and acceleration for the Ho-Ha vehicle.

Bots now attempt to move aside from incoming vehicles to prevent teamkills.

Fixed key names in the key config menu and tutorial text for certain keyboard layouts.

Pulldown of the TOW projectile decreased from 2 to 0.5.

Fixed a crash related to vehicles when joining a server with a specific campaign state.

Fixed a vehicle related crash when joining a server having loaded a campaign in specific state.

No more XP loss on death, only on self-kill.

Small balancing changes in the map Railroad Gap.

Added an extraction to Fridge Valley from Keepsake Bay for campaign mode.

Increased pillbox re-spawn time from 180 to 300 seconds.

Relayout of configuration settings.

Implemented various fixes to maps.

Implemented small balancing changes in the map Railroad Gap.

Updated Inkscape extension (rwr.py) for compatibility with newer versions of Inkscape.

Decreased the pulldown of the TOW projectile from 2 to 0.5.

Re-balanced speed, HP, and acceleration for Ho-Ha vehicles.

Removed XP loss on death, now only applies to self-kills.

Increased sight range of Ho-Ha MG by 20%.

Overall adjustments to MG weapon types, improving accuracy by 10% and kill probability by 20%.

Inkscape extension (rwr.py) now compatible with newer versions of Inkscape.

Ho-Ha MG sight range increased by 20%.

Campaign now includes an extraction to Fridge Valley from Keepsake Bay.

Commonness increased from 0.0001 to 0.05

A fast half-track with 3 mounted MGs added as a radio call

Loading time when processing individual maps has been reduced

Commonness increased from 0.0001 to 0.05

Boats can now stay alive longer in beach contact

LMG with scope added to the game

Better handling when switching between accelerate and reverse while turning

Reinforcements call for the IJA

Less zigzag behavior now

Less zigzagging behavior observed

Improved processing of individual maps

Improved rendering when occluded by other visuals

Commonness increased from 0.0001 to 0.05

Less zigzag from side to side

LMG with scope added to the game

Commonness increased from 0.0001 to 0.05

Less zigzag behavior now

Tweaked collision handling and smoother rotation when moving

Improved rendering when occluded by other visuals

A fast half-track with 3 mounted MGs

Increased from 125 to 150, jet fuel arc set the same as M2 Flamethrower.

Veterans may now spawn with all listed weapons.

May now spawn with all listed weapons.

Increased from 120 to 125.

Kill decay start time increased from 0.2 to 0.5, sight range increased from 1.0 to 1.10.

Increased from 0.68 to 0.75.

Includes fixes for terrain lod handling and other map-related issues.

Button now correctly navigates to the main menu.

Increased from 1.5 to 2.0.

Increased from 1.0 to 1.5.

Reduced from 0.82s to 0.7s.

Increased from 1.80s to 2.0s due to new animation.

Vehicles can now have individual tire visual control with index keyword.

Prevents water from disappearing in certain cases.

Price reduced from 50 to 20.

Price increased from 50 RP to 175 RP, radius and damage also increased.

Set to 200 RP, 5k XP, 1 max carry.

Kill decay start time increased from 0.2 to 0.5, sight range increased from 1.0 to 1.10, crouching and over wall accuracy increased from 0.915 to 0.925.

Prevents water disappearing in certain cases.

Increased from 1.7 to 1.725.

Reduced from 1.80s to 1.34s, with increased kill probability.

Possible values: any, friendly, none.

Kill decay start time increased from 0.2 to 0.4, sight range increased from 1.0 to 1.10, crouching and over wall accuracy increased from 0.915 to 0.925.

Price increased from 50 RP to 175 RP, radius increased from 3.5 to 4.5, damage increased from 1.5 to 2.0.

Increased from 150 to 175.

Increased from 1.80s to 2.0s (new animation).

Reduced from 0.3 to 0.28.

Reduced from 50 to 20.

Increased from 0.35 to 0.4.

Kill decay start time increased from 0.1 to 0.3, sight range increased from 1.0 to 1.10.

Now 200 RP, 5k XP, 1 max carry.

Resolved issue of medic healing without request.

This is a rare addition.

Includes a random time delay.

Reduced from 0.82s to 0.7s.

Increased from 0.68 to 0.75.

Increased from 120 to 125.

Recoil reduced from 0.3 to 0.28.

Increased from 1.5 to 2.0.

Ogre/OpenGL shows weird yellow/black checker texture when texture is missing.

This is a rare addition.

Increased from 0.525 to 0.55.

Weight reduced from 2 to 1, max carry increased from 2 to 4 depending on rank.

Increased from 150 to 175.

Resolved issue with missing texture showing checker pattern.

Kill decay start time increased from 0.2 to 0.4, sight range increased from 1.0 to 1.10.

Increased from 0.525 to 0.55.

Increased from 125 to 150, jet fuel arc set the same as M2 Flamethrower.

Introduced index keyword for tire visual control.

Weight reduced from 2 to 1, max carry increased from 2 to 4 depending on rank, price increased from 5 to 10.

Bots will now request a medic when wounded with a random time delay.

Recoil reduced from 0.182 to 0.165.

Handles video mode or DirectX device name related issues.

Now correctly goes to main menu instead of campaign selection.

Reduced from 0.182 to 0.165.

Kill decay start time increased from 0.1 to 0.3, sight range increased from 1.0 to 1.10, crouching and over wall accuracy increased from 0.915 to 0.925.

Increased from 1.0 to 1.5.

Increased from 1.7 to 1.725.

Reduced from 1.80s to 1.34s (new animation), kill probability increased from 0.6 to 0.65, kill decay start time decreased from 0.23 to 0.22.

Increased from 0.35 to 0.4.

Possible values are any, friendly, none.

Allows picking settings from a different map config file.

Implemented rounding for easier steering when colliding with box corners, primarily for AI.

The Pacific DLC is now available, developed in collaboration with modders and fans.

Resolved an issue where characters could get stuck between a wall and a ladder.

This method is applied in specific areas like the ships in the Pacific DLC.

Corrected the offset for flare particle effects.

New launch parameter for quick loading of campaign saves.

Introduced load=campaign3 style launch parameter for instant savegame loading.

Resolved issues related to handling material and shader script overloading.

Introduced update_camera XML command for camera runs like the Pacific trailer, requires debug mode and free camera mode.

Adjusted how simulated areas manage squads to preserve vehicle personnel.

Enables camera runs like the Pacific trailer, requires debug mode.

Improves steering for AI characters when colliding with box corners.

Updated the sorting method for savegames in the load menu.

Resolved issues with the handling of vehicle weapon resets.

Resolved issues with lighting color handling in looping particle effects.

Introduced map_config=map_config_test1.xml style launch parameter for selecting settings from a different map config file.

Cleaned up the penalty manager for server performance.

Modified separation steering behavior for AI near higher rank soldiers on ladders.

Resolved an issue where characters could end up stuck between a wall and a ladder.

Adjustments made to preserve vehicle personnel.

Resolved various issues related to destructible fences.

Introduced support for difficulty presets in package_config.xml.

The Pacific DLC is now available, developed in collaboration with modders and fans.

Introduced a new steering method suitable for tight spaces, applicable in specific areas like ships in Pacific.

The PACIFIC DLC will be released on 26 October 2017, featuring new campaigns.

The PACIFIC DLC will be released on 26 October 2017, featuring new campaigns for the United States Marine Corps and the Imperial Japanese Army.

Added support for dock platform walls to use navigation flags for AI.

Added ai parameters for squad leader and vehicle usage.

The Steam page for RUNNING WITH RIFLES: PACIFIC DLC is now up and open for viewing.

The Steam page for RUNNING WITH RIFLES: PACIFIC DLC is now up and open.

The DLC features 7 brand new maps, tons of weapons and unique vehicles based on WWII events.

Added make_vehicle_hit_sound keyword to projectile blast results.

Shadow rendering has been revamped for higher quality options and new shadow quality options have been added.

Map files are no longer parsed for header data when loading into a campaign, quickmatch, or online.

Disabling 'Add to serverlist' now also disables master server connection, useful for LAN.

Players now start with an initial 50 RP.

Fixed an issue with turret aiming when the turret is not positioned at the vehicle center.

The 2 radio jammers in the map 'Misty Heights' now have a respawn time of 60 minutes instead of 6.

Added support for tagging a call to be used as reinforcements drop call by bots.

Added show_target_marker option to calls.

Fuel barrels are now destructible.

A squad leader using a stationary weapon will now disband the squad.

Character no longer goes prone if trying to shoot while reloading a weapon that requires prone.

Changed how auto-spawning vehicles are removed before respawning to assist with faction specific stationary weapons.

Some fixes applied to various maps.

Spawn point vehicles now indicate if spawning is disabled due to movement, enemy proximity, or theft.

Character base voxel size has been slightly reduced.

Added support to prevent vehicle driving based on health with min_health_to_steer.

Added support to prevent vehicle driving based on health with min_health_to_steer in vehicle control tag.

Added support for tagging calls to be used as reinforcements drop calls by bots.

Fixed an issue with turret aiming when not centered on the vehicle.

The respawn time for the 2 radio jammers in the map 'Misty Heights' has been changed from 6 minutes to 60 minutes.

Character no longer dies when colliding with a moving vehicle he's entering.

Match end view now adjusts table column size to fit faction names.

Added support to reload particle scripts live with reload.txt method.

Fixed an issue with map and campaign completion achievements for connected clients.

Fixed an issue where the character would go prone if trying to shoot while reloading a weapon that requires prone to shoot.

Added blast_damage modifier for vehicles and blast_damage_threshold.

Added support for vehicle health based particle effects with event_key and value attributes.

Fixed missing resources that caused server crashes/restarts when loading the map.

The DLC includes two campaigns set in the Pacific theater of World War II with 7 brand new maps.

Fixed issues with map and campaign completion achievements for connected clients.

Added support for dock platform walls to use navigation flags for AI.

Fixed issues with destructible static object mesh material handling.

Fixed an issue with the AI commander organizing the final attack when the last base is uncapturable.

Particle emitters now start emitting at the correct position.

A new button linking to the Pacific DLC has been added in the lobby main menu.

Fixed an issue with AI commander organizing final attack when last base is uncapturable.

Extended support for character-vehicle collision handling with new attributes.

Fixed missing resources that caused server crashes when loading the map.

This is useful especially for LAN play.

Map files are no longer parsed for header data when loading, reducing loading time.

Added projectile parameter can_be_detected_by_footmen.

Shadow rendering has been revamped for higher quality options.

Spawn point vehicles now indicate 'spawn disabled' if conditions prevent spawning.

Changed how auto-spawning vehicles are removed before respawning to assist with faction specific stationary weapons.

Fixed an issue where particle emitters started emitting at an old position in certain cases.

Now shows 'stolen' when operated by another faction and 'disabled' when spawnpoint not usable.

Resource now does not deploy anything.

Map known from team elimination added to the map rotator for capture and king of the hill mode.

Tanks no longer spawn on a reserved slot.

Resolved issue with boats traveling on ground when simulated far from players.

Applicable to main tag weapon, carry_item, etc.

Resource now does not deploy anything incorrectly.

Resolved occasional drastic performance issues and random white blinking caused by the new FoV visualization.

Resolved issue with boats occasionally simulating on land when far from players.

Made some improvements to the FoV visualization.

Made some improvements to the FoV visualization.

Changed from 2 to 3.

New parameter can be set to 0 or 1.

Applicable to main tag weapon, carry_item, etc.

Changed from 2 to 3.

New parameter can be set to 0 or 1.

Resolved occasional drastic performance issues and random white blinking caused by the new FoV visualization.

Map known from team elimination added to the map rotator for capture and king of the hill mode.

Now shows 'stolen' when operated by another faction and 'disabled' when spawnpoint is not usable.

Tanks no longer spawn on a reserved slot.

Blast radius for PAW-20 projectile increased by 20%.

Roll no longer occurs.

Changes character behavior in various ways, allowing characters to turn to face the direction of aim and sight.

New vehicle flag for non-destructible on collision with terrain added.

Changes character behavior to turn and face the direction of aim and sight.

Mobile armory respawn time decreased from 5 to 3 minutes.

Visualization aid for field of view added, enabled by default for gamemodes with FOV rules.

Respawn time decreased from 5 to 3 minutes.

Rate of fire increased by 6%.

Various balancing tweaks applied to the Dominance game mode.

Includes parameters for destroy_on_top_hit and top_hit_tracking_time.

Buttons for Discord, Facebook, and Twitter added.

Various minor fixes applied to maps.

Social media buttons for Discord, Facebook, and Twitter added to the game menu.

Fixed free cam in debug mode so that roll doesn't occur.

New modified version of Moorland Trenches added with 3 new sub-stages.

Blast radius increased by 20%.

Rate of fire for ARES Shrike increased by 6%.

Includes 3 new sub-stages.

By default on for game modes with FOV rules, can also be useful in regular gameplay; not recommended for slower PCs.

Fixed a building base top material issue.

Fixed building base top material issue.

Fixed issue where some trench walls weren't climbable.

C4 now available as a Supply quad resource.

Two new rare weapons added to the game: ARES Shrike light machinegun and PAW-20 semi-auto grenade launcher.

Added support for package specific loading screen visuals.

Reworked kill combo rewards to provide higher rewards for smaller combos while maintaining substantial rewards for larger combos.

Fixed crash when inventory is open and the game resets itself, related to online.

'Wrench' is now called 'small wrench'; a 'large wrench' has been added as a Supply quad resource.

Introduced two new rare weapons to the game, expanding the collection of firearms.

Data*.pak files with various shader programs, materials, and particle scripts have been extracted into vanilla for easier overriding.

Fixed claymore not exploding but disappearing on enemy character collision.

Kill combos reworked to provide better bonuses for high multi-kills and improved smaller combo effectiveness.

The WW2 Pacific war themed DLC 'RUNNING WITH RIFLES: PACIFIC' will be available on August 4, 2017.

Fixed an issue where the wrench was missing.

Fixed a bug with AI vehicle usage causing them to abandon the vehicle sometimes.

Slightly lowered the speed limiter of vehicles to match the average running speed of soldiers.

Fixed issue with attack and defense map target markers not being applied with zoom in all cases.

Fixed a bug with AI vehicle usage causing abandonment of the vehicle.

Fixed claymore not exploding but disappearing on enemy character collision.

Fixed an issue where some trench walls weren't climbable.

Fixed a crash that occurred when the inventory was open and the game reset itself.

Added a new wrench type and C4 to the supply quad resources to enhance the support player role.

Fixed a bug with campaign stats and continuation option not showing up after leaving the last map.

Large wrench added as a Supply quad resource, repairs 50% more but is more expensive.

Vest-III's last layer now puts the wearer into a wounded state if hit by a bullet instead of being dead.

Data*.pak files with various shader programs, materials, and particle scripts extracted into vanilla for easier overriding.

Added support for package specific loading screen visuals.

Importance of the support player role raised with the addition of a new wrench type and C4 in supply quad resources.

C4 is now available as a resource in the supply quad.

Realigned equipment HUD images for better visibility.

Removed elite soldiers from player faction; changed player faction to Brownpants; map rotation order changed.

Expansion-DLC set in World War 2 featuring new factions, maps, and weapons.

Number of online players now shown in the menu.

Number of online players shown in the menu for better visibility.

New method for NAT punch-through allows players to host games without port forwarding.

Drum capacity increased from 12 to 20.

New method for NAT punch-through to allow players to host games without port forwarding.

Vehicle drops on soldiers won't make them drop their equipment anymore.

Removed elite soldiers from player faction and changed player faction to Brownpants.

Spawning dead on a map won't make you drop your equipment anymore.

Added winter model and textures for the black ops vest.

Spawning dead on a map won't make you drop your equipment anymore.

New assault map added in invasion/quick match, based on the overlordDefense DDay map.

New assault map added in invasion/quick match, based on the overlordDefense DDay map.

Resolved an exploit in simulated regions that allowed item duplication.

UTS-15 shotgun added for EOD soldiers; rare Jackhammer shotgun and SMAW rocket launcher introduced.

New DLC set in World War 2 featuring two factions, new maps, and historical weapons.

Resolved item duplication exploit in simulated regions.

Players can only pick up their dropped items for 30 seconds before they become neutral.

AKS-74U and P90 nerfed; Pecheneg Bullpup buffed; AA-12 shotgun drum capacity increased.

AKS-74U and P90 nerfed for longer bullet decay frame; Pecheneg Bullpup buffed; Javelin commonness reduced by 50%; M202 Flash commonness doubled.

Adjusted sound volumes for a better audio experience.

Previously 3.0

Previously 3.0

Introduced HK MK23 SOCOM burst stealth pistol, Honey Badger suppressed burst SMG, and M60 MG with Rambo-style hipfire.

Added Mortar tank, very fast Quad vehicle, and supply Quad.

Resolved crashes occurring during alt-tab.

Added last_burst_retrigger_time, night_detectability, y_offset_parameters, friction_offset, and drag_offset.

New parameters added for most wheeled vehicles.

Vigil Island and Iron Enclave map difficulty in coop lowered, especially with a high amount of players.

Patrol ship's physics now less affected by low water levels.

Range lowered from 1.3 to 1.0 and rate of fire decreased by 20%.

Fixed some alt-tab loading screen crashes.

Added Mortar tank, very fast Quad vehicle, and supply Quad.

Crashes related to Russian and Chinese language support are now fixed.

Difficulty in coop mode reduced, especially with a high number of players.

Players can now find 'gift boxes' in invasion/campaign mode.

Renamed 'less hard' difficulty to 'casual'.

Added 'gift boxes' that can be sold for a surprise.

Fixed custom costume not showing in winter maps.

Patrol ship's physics now less affected by low water levels.

Repair wrench now also added in the campaign as a Supply Quad resource.

Added HK MK23 SOCOM burst stealth pistol, Honey Badger suppressed burst SMG, and M60 MG with Rambo-style hipfire.

Added last_burst_retrigger_time, night_detectability, y_offset_parameter1 and 2, friction_offset, and drag_offset for modding.

Overall buff applied to stock machine pistols.

Humvee GL range lowered from 1.3 to 1.0, rate of fire decreased by 20%, XM-25 projectile blast radius lowered by 15%, and overall buff of stock machine pistols.

Fixed Russian & Chinese language UTF8 crashes.

Renamed 'less hard' difficulty to 'casual'.

Blast radius lowered by 15%.

Repair wrench now available as a Supply Quad resource in the campaign.

Custom costume not showing in winter maps is now resolved.