What changed in Rust in 2013

96 updates · 4 main milestones · Dec 13, 2013 to Dec 24, 2013

  1. 14 events
    Desync Problem Identificationbug fixMilestone

    The desync problem reported by users has been identified and is being addressed.

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    Windows 8.1 Launch Issue Workaroundbug fix

    Users can fix the issue by setting launch options to -force-d3d11.

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    Quality Slider Impact on Framerateperformance

    Internal elements will be added to enhance the quality slider's effect on framerate.

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    Client-Side Stuttering Investigationperformance

    Investigation into client-side stuttering on high population servers is underway.

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    Mac Loading Issue Workaroundbug fix

    Setting the quality to lowest before joining a game may resolve loading issues.

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    UK Server Migration Plansnetwork

    Plans are underway to migrate UK servers from their current host.

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    Mac Loading Issue Workaroundbug fix

    Setting quality to lowest before joining a game may resolve loading issues for Mac users.

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    Desync Problem Identificationbug fixMilestone

    The desync problem reported by some users has been identified and a fix is in progress.

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    Launch of Additional North American Serversnetwork

    More North American servers have been launched to improve connectivity.

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    New North American Servers Launchednetwork

    Additional North American servers have been launched.

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    Windows 8.1 Launch Issue Workaroundbug fix

    Users can resolve launch issues by setting launch options to -force-d3d11.

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    Quality Slider Impact on Framerateperformance

    Internal elements will be added to enhance the quality slider's impact on framerate by disabling post processing effects and draw distance.

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    Client-Side Stuttering Investigationperformance

    The team is looking into client-side stuttering on high population servers.

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    UK Server Migration Plansnetwork

    Plans are in place to migrate UK servers from their current host.

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  2. 68 events
    Added aim sway to some weapons (experimental)gameplay
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    Easier to place sleeping bags in sheltersgameplay
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    Shelters can be placed closer togethergameplay
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    Explosive charges now deal direct damage to structure componentsbug fix
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    Small Stash is now a default blueprint and easier to craftgameplay
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    Weapons play dry fire sound when emptyaudio
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    Kevlar is harder to producebalance change
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    Steam Master Server Authentication Issue Resolvednetwork

    Reset of official servers fixed authentication issues for 99% of users.

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    Community Server Connection Issuesnetwork

    Users experiencing trouble connecting to community servers need to wait for server restarts.

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    Spike walls can be placed closer togethergameplay
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    New death screen (WIP)visuals
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    Fixed doors flying awaybug fix
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    Community Server Connection Issuesnetwork

    Users experiencing trouble connecting to community servers need to wait for server restarts.

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    Fixed placing wood boxes inside playersbug fix
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    Fixed exploit for placing deployables in mid-airbug fix
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    Fixed weapon animations while aiming for some weaponsbug fix

    Specifically for Shotgun

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    Right click to rotate structuresquality of life
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    Steam Master Server Authentication Issue Resolvednetwork

    Reset of official servers fixed authentication issues for 99% of users.

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    Increased headshot damage multiplierbalance change
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    Shotgun and bolt action rifle no longer stay aimed while actioninggameplay
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    Fixed explosions doing too much damage to sheltersbug fix
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    Fixed weapon animations while aiming for some weaponsbug fix

    Specifically Shotgun

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    Spike wall returns more damagebalance change
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    Cannot stand inside doors and shoot outbug fix
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    New death screen (WIP)visuals
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    You can place items on the road nowgameplay
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    Added missing death effects for shelters and doorsvisuals
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    Spike wall returns more damagebalance change
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    Minimum players required for airdropsgameplay

    Servers can specify a minimum amount of players for airdrops to occur (default 50)

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    Fixed serverside performance issuesperformance
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    Doors will no longer fly awaybug fix
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    Added missing death effects for shelters and doorsvisuals
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    Resource nodes respawning no longer causes server-wide lagperformance
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    Fixed placing wood boxes inside playersbug fix
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    Added Bolt Action Riflenew contentMilestone
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    Fixed shotguns not damaging deployablesbug fix
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    Fixed Metal Doors rotation issuebug fix
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    Fixed explosive charges not dealing direct damagebug fix
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    Added Bolt Action Riflenew contentMilestone
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    Spike walls can be overlapped to seal gapsgameplay
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    Fixed Metal Doors rotation issuebug fix
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    Fixed exploit for placing deployables in mid-airbug fix
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    Research kits are now one time usegameplay
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    Increased headshot damage multiplierbalance change
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    Fixed shotguns not damaging deployablesbug fix
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    Added small 'lazy aim' cone for weaponsgameplay
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    Ammo is much harder to craftbalance change
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    Ammo crafting is much harderbalance change
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    Deployables on new shelters no longer destroy when shelter is destroyedbug fix
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    Deployables on inside shelters no longer destroy when shelter is destroyedbug fix
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    Prevented standing inside doors and shooting outbug fix
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    Research kits are now one-time usegameplay
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    You can now place items on the roadgameplay
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    Added small 'lazy aim' cone for weaponsgameplay
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    Kevlar is harder to producebalance change
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    Fixed explosions damaging things with compound collidersbug fix
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    Small Stash is a default blueprint and easier to craftgameplay
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    Weapons play dry fire sound when emptyaudio
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    Shotgun and bolt action rifle no longer stay aimed while actioninggameplay
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    Spike wall has more melee armorbalance change
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    Added aim sway to some weapons (experimental)gameplay
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    Servers can specify minimum players for airdropsgameplay

    Default set to 50 players

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    Fixed some serverside performance issuesperformance
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    Spike wall has more melee armorbalance change
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    Resource nodes respawning no longer causes server-wide lagperformance
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    Easier to place sleeping bags in sheltersgameplay
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    Right click to rotate structuresquality of life
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    Shelters can be placed closer togethergameplay
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  3. 4 events
    Performance improvements for large population serversperformance

    Applied a small fix to the UK and US Central servers to address periodic lag spikes.

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    Client-side hiccups when entering new areasbug fix

    Addressed small client-side hiccups or spikes when entering new areas with lots of player-made structures and deployables.

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    Fix applied to UK and US Central serversbug fix

    A small fix has been applied to improve performance on the UK and US Central servers.

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    Lag spikes on large population serversperformance

    Servers with a population greater than 128 are experiencing periodic lag spikes.

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  4. 10 events
    Default Censorship Enabledgameplay

    Censorship is now enabled by default to prevent inappropriate content from being posted on Steam.

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    New Server Namessystem

    Facepunch Official #1 (Dev) is now called Germany 1 and Facepunch Official #2 is now called Germany 2.

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    Future Screenshot Censorship Plansquality of life

    Upcoming changes will ensure all screenshots posted to Steam are censored, regardless of individual settings.

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    Ghosting Issue in Official Serversnetwork

    Players may experience 'ghosting' where they cannot loot items and appear in one spot to others.

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    Console Option to Disable Censorshipgameplay

    Players can turn off censorship via the console, but public screenshots will still be deleted.

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    Console Option to Disable Censorshipquality of life

    Players can turn off censorship via the console, but public screenshots will still be deleted.

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    Ghosting Issue Acknowledgednetwork

    Players may experience 'ghosting' where they are unable to loot items and appear in one spot to others.

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    Future Screenshot Censorship Plansgameplay

    Upcoming changes will ensure all screenshots posted to Steam are censored, regardless of individual settings.

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    Renaming of Official Serverschanges

    Facepunch Official #1 (Dev) is now called Germany 1 and Facepunch Official #2 is now called Germany 2.

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    Default Censorship Enabledquality of life

    Censorship is now enabled by default to prevent inappropriate content being posted to Steam.

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