What changed in Shadowrun Returns in 2013
271 updates · 1 main milestone · Aug 1, 2013 to Dec 18, 2013
- 63 eventsGet Count of Alive Actors data function trigger addedgameplaySteamFix to preloading sound bundles from other bundle groupsbug fixSteamFix for +AP buffs wearing off during player's actionbug fixSteamRevamped thermometer for scene performance metricsperformance
Thermometer revamped to show more detailed scene performance metrics.
SteamAbility to use text expansions in loading screen textgameplayAdded ability to use text expansions for a scene.
SteamFix for barrier grid draw on null tilesbug fixSteamIncreased manual zoom-in distance with HD textures enabledquality of lifeSteamFix to adding/removing cyberware via triggersbug fixSteamIncreased manual zoom-in distance with HD texturesquality of lifeSteamChanged story's resale value of itemsgameplayAdded ability to change story's resale value of items.
SteamRevised UGC version checking when publishingbug fixIn the editor it records the latest dependency versions.
SteamFix for music returning from combat back to legworkbug fixSteamFixed +AP buffs wearing off during player's actionbug fixSteamFix ability to cast self items inside shadow spellbug fixSteamAbility to change story's resale value of itemsgameplaySteamFix for spray and pray hitting every enemy when original target diesbug fixSteamFixed barrier grid draw on null tilesbug fixSteamRevised UGC version checking when publishingbug fixIn the editor it records the latest dependency versions.
SteamFixed null tile check in OnTileClickedbug fixSteamFixed fullscreen UI title fontsbug fixSteamFix for players unable to equip Programs and ESPsbug fixSteamFix for text expansion of story variablesbug fixSteamWindows 8 touch compatibility addedperformanceSteamFix for prefab name clobbering when switching character sheetsbug fixSteamFixed version number parsing for foreign locale settingsbug fixSteamFix for player highlight and character disc showing correct affiliationbug fixSteamFixed music returning from combat back to legworkbug fixSteamForce Steamworks gameobject to destroy on application exitbug fixSteamFixed players unable to equip Programs and ESPsbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed conversations closing prematurelybug fixSteamDisplay popup with image and captiongameplaySteamFix to fullscreen UI title fontsbug fixSteamFixed spray and pray hitting every enemy when original target diesbug fixSteamFixed prefab name clobbering when switching character sheetsbug fixSteamAdded French, Italian, and Spanish language supportlocalizationThese can be enabled from the Options section of the main menu.
SteamFix for persistent bodies hiding and appearing in FOWbug fixBlood splatter not showing through FOW.
SteamAbility to associate popup images with quest itemsgameplaySteamFixed preloading sound bundles from other bundle groupsbug fixSteamFixed invisible props used as doors from stallingbug fixSteamFix to null tile check in OnTileClickedbug fixSteamFixed version number parsing for foreign locale settingsbug fixSteamFix for downed players going into running animation when teleportedbug fixSteamAdded French, Italian, and Spanish language supportlocalizationThese can be enabled from the Options section of the main menu.
SteamFixed multiple popups showing on the screenbug fixSteamCustom UGC portrait images for character creationmoddingAdded ability for custom UGC to supply portrait images.
SteamAdded text expansions in loading screen text for scenesgameplaySteamImproved double click mode usabilitybug fixSteamFix for invisible props used as doors stallingbug fixSteamSafety check for empty preview image files in content packsquality of lifeAdded an additional safety check when publishing content packs.
SteamFixed ability to cast self items inside shadow spellbug fixSteamFixed player highlight and character disc affiliation displaybug fixSteamFixed adding/removing cyberware via triggersbug fixSteamFix to double click mode usabilityui uxSteamFixed persistent bodies hiding and appearing in FOWbug fixBlood splatter not showing through FOW.
SteamFixed text expansion of story variablesbug fixSteamFixed downed players running animation when teleportedbug fixSteamFixed bug where multiple popups can show on screenbug fixSteamWindows 8 touch compatibilityperformanceSteamFix to stop conversations from closing prematurelybug fixSteamForced Steamworks gameobject to destroy on application exitbug fixSteam - 78 eventsEditor Copy & Paste Issue Fixedother
Fixed a copy & paste issue when pasting between content packs.
SteamUser-Friendly 'Play Animation' Trigger AddedotherAdded a more user-friendly 'play animation' trigger with dropdown.
SteamFloaties Disabled via Character Sheet FlaggameplayActors can now have floaties disabled via character sheet flag.
SteamDifficulty Scaling for Actor SpawnersgameplayActor spawners can scale difficulty via naming convention using a story variable.
SteamCrash Bug When Loading Compressed Assets FixedotherFixed crash bug when loading certain assets from compressed content packs.
SteamEnhanced Archetype Auto-SpendgameplayEnhancements to the archetype auto-spend during character creation to allow for higher starting karma.
SteamInitial Linux Releasenew contentSteamEnhanced Archetype Auto-SpendgameplayEnhancements to the archetype auto-spend during character creation to allow for higher starting karma within stories.
SteamAsset Caching System Revampedbug fixRevamped asset caching system to avoid using unnecessary disk space.
SteamRiggers Spawn Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue causing riggers to sometimes spawn without their drone(s).
SteamRegions Displayed in GamegameplayRegions can now be set to displayed in game to denote feedback to players.
SteamGame Hanging Issue on Macs Fixedbug fixFixed issue with game 'hanging' when quitting in Steam on Macs.
SteamRegions Displayed in GamegameplayRegions can now be set to displayed in game to denote feedback to players.
SteamCopy & Paste Issue Fixed in EditorotherFixed a copy & paste issue when pasting between content packs.
SteamWarp Motion No Longer Costs APgameplayWarp motion no longer costs AP, allowing a drone to freely enter a vent passage.
SteamDifficulty Scaling for Actor SpawnersgameplayActor spawners can scale difficulty via naming convention using a story variable.
SteamModified Constants Reset Between LevelsgameplayModified constants will be reset between each level.
SteamFloaties Disabled via Character Sheet FlaggameplayActors can now have floaties disabled via character sheet flag.
SteamLight Transitions ScriptsgameplayLight transitions scripts allow for gentle or abrupt, repeatable, light patterns via triggers.
SteamModified Constants Reset Between Levelsbug fixModified constants will be reset between each level.
SteamEditor Crash Bug FixedotherFixed crash bug when loading certain assets from compressed content packs.
SteamDebug Console Command AddedotherAdd debug console command to display current scene/story variables.
SteamPerformance and Memory Leak ImprovementsperformancePerformance, crashing, and memory leak improvements.
SteamWarp Motion No Longer Costs APgameplayWarp motion no longer costs AP, allowing a drone to freely enter a vent passage.
SteamMission Objective Screen Labelsui uxMission objective style screen labels can display a bar as well as text to track progress toward goals.
SteamUser-Friendly Animation Trigger AddedotherAdded a more user-friendly 'play animation' trigger with dropdown.
SteamAutomatic Movement to Valid TilegameplayMoving to an invalid tile in free-move will try and walk to the nearest valid tile automatically.
SteamRiggers Spawn Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue causing riggers to sometimes spawn without their drone(s).
SteamZooming with Mouse Wheel Enhancements in EditorotherZooming with mouse wheel enhancements and increased zoom range.
SteamAutomatic Item Use on Actor DeathgameplayItems can be set to automatically be used on actor death (e.g. cast spell on death).
SteamRotation Ability in Equip Screenui uxAdded rotation ability to player preview in the equip screen.
SteamDebug Console Command AddedotherAdd debug console command to display current scene/story variables.
SteamInitial Linux Releasenew contentSteamRain FX Rotation Issue Fixedbug fixFixed rotation issue when re-enabling rain FX after disabling it via trigger.
SteamPerformance and Memory Leak ImprovementsperformancePerformance, crashing, and memory leak improvements.
SteamAsset Caching System Revampedbug fixRevamped asset caching system to avoid using unnecessary disk space.
SteamBlue Spawners in Triggersbug fixAllow blue spawners to appear in triggers that use interactable actors.
SteamLight Gizmo Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue showing light gizmo when showing lights via trigger/tag.
SteamImproved AI Logic for Limited Capacity WeaponsaiImproved AI logic regarding some weapons with limited capacity.
SteamAutomatic Item Use on Actor DeathgameplayItems can be set to automatically be used on actor death.
SteamRain FX Rotation Issue Fixedbug fixFixed rotation issue when re-enabling rain FX after disabling it via trigger.
SteamLight Transitions ScriptsgameplayLight transitions scripts allow for gentle or abrupt, repeatable, light patterns via triggers.
SteamLight Gizmo Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue showing light gizmo when showing lights via trigger/tag.
SteamToggle Cover Icons for Props in EditorotherEditor: Can now toggle to see cover icons for props.
SteamPassive Status Effects for ItemsgameplayItems can have passive status effects that are enabled by holding in inventory.
SteamPassive Status Effects for ItemsgameplayItems can have passive status effects that are enabled by holding in inventory.
SteamMission Objective Screen Labelsui uxMission objective style screen labels can display a bar as well as text to track progress toward goals.
SteamEditor Zooming EnhancementsotherZooming with mouse wheel enhancements and increased zoom range.
SteamBlue Spawners in TriggersgameplayAllow blue spawners to appear in triggers that use interactable actors.
SteamGame Hanging Issue on Mac Fixedbug fixFixed issue with game 'hanging' when quitting in Steam on Macs.
SteamRotation Ability Added to Player Previewui uxAdded rotation ability to player preview in the equip screen.
SteamFree-Move Tile NavigationgameplayMoving to an invalid tile in free-move will try and walk to the nearest valid tile automatically.
Steam - 50 eventsAP Gain Bug Fixedbug fix
Fixed issue with players sometimes gaining +1 AP when they already had 3 AP.
SteamFog of War Speed Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue with actors entering fog of war erroneously running super fast.
SteamDMS Attribute Check Bug Fixedbug fixFixed several places where base attribute or skill was being checked instead of current attribute or skill in conversations.
SteamEditor Content Pack Selection Fixedbug fixEditor should now be able to select subscribed content packs as dependencies.
SteamUGC Content Pack Visibility Fixedbug fixFixed bug causing some subscribed content packs from appearing in game.
SteamDrones Aim Ability Adjustedbalance changeAim now works like the Aim ability that normal characters use. AP cost reduced to 1 from 2, cooldown of 3 added.
SteamNew Editor Triggers AddedotherNew triggers: 'Remove prop by tag', 'Remove item by skill type', 'Check for weapon holster state'.
SteamUGC Upload Size Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue preventing content packs larger than 100MB from being uploaded.
SteamUI Tweaks and Revisionsui uxSteamUpdated Tutorial on Essence Loss and Spell Slotsquality of lifeSteamSave Game Bloat Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue with save games being bloated with redundant tag data.
SteamJoystick/Gamepad Camera Movement Fixedbug fixJoysticks/Gamepads/Flight Controls should no longer move the camera.
SteamSteam Trading Cards Availablenew contentSteamKarma Threshold AP Gain Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue preventing some players from receiving +1 AP after reaching the Karma threshold.
SteamTrigger Event in Conversation Fixedbug fixFixed sending an event through a trigger in conversation.
SteamSteam Trading Cards Availablenew contentSteamHeadshot Critical Hit Chance Increasedbalance changeCritical hit chance increased. AP cost reduced to 1 from 2. Cooldown of 2 added.
SteamEditor Content Pack Dependency Selection Fixedbug fixEditor should now be able to select subscribed content packs as dependencies.
SteamImproved Load Times Between LevelsperformanceSlightly improved load times between levels for some users.
SteamFixed Haste Turn End Bugbug fixFixed bug where player's team would still end their turn even after using haste on an ally.
SteamIncreased ESP Movement Speedquality of lifeESP movement speed increased to keep up with their masters.
SteamNew Editor Triggers Addednew contentNew triggers for removing props by tag, removing items by skill type, checking weapon holster state, and healing HP damage.
SteamEvent Trigger in Conversation Fixedbug fixFixed sending an event through a trigger in conversation.
SteamSave Game Bloat Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue with save games being bloated with redundant tag data.
SteamHeadshot Critical Hit Chance Increasedbalance changeCritical hit chance increased. AP cost reduced to 1 from 2. Cooldown of 2 added.
SteamIncreased ESP Movement Speedbalance changeIncreased ESP movement speed so they can keep up with their masters.
SteamKarma Threshold AP Gain Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue preventing some players from receiving +1 AP after reaching the Karma threshold.
SteamJoystick Controls Fixedbug fixJoysticks/Gamepads/Flight Controls should no longer move the camera.
SteamAP Gain Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue with players sometimes gaining +1 AP when they already had 3 AP.
SteamUGC Large Content Pack Upload Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue preventing content packs larger than 100MB from being uploaded.
SteamUGC Content Pack Visibility Fixedbug fixFixed bug causing some subscribed content packs from appearing in game.
SteamDMS Attribute Check Fixesbug fixFixed several places where base attribute or skill was being checked instead of current attribute or skill in conversations.
SteamImproved Load Times Between LevelsperformanceSlightly improved load times between levels for some users.
SteamFixed Haste Turn End Bugbug fixFixed bug where player's team would still end their turn even after using haste on an ally.
SteamUpdated Tutorial on Essence Lossquality of lifeUpdated tutorial about essence loss and spell slots.
SteamFog of War Speed Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue with actors entering fog of war erroneously running super fast.
Steam - 80 eventsCharacter Transition Crash Fixbug fix
Fixed a crash that could occur when transitioning characters one-by-one out of the scene and into the next.
SteamOutfit Equipping Fixbug fixPlayer can now equip an outfit if they do not currently have one equipped.
SteamOutfit Swapping Enhancementbug fixSwapping outfits will now correctly give the correct enhancements.
SteamVendor Inventory ExpansiongameplayVendors will now sell more items in various places throughout DMS campaign.
SteamDecker Mission Entry Bug Fixbug fixFixed bug where user could enter missions that require a decker without having any runners with a Cyberdeck.
SteamLeylines Explanation Addednew contentAdded an explanation of how Leylines work in the world of SR:R.
SteamShotgun Kneecap HP Damage Penalty Adjustmentbalance changeKneecap now has a HP DMG penalty of -6, up from -3, with a -5% accuracy penalty and a cooldown of 3.
SteamReduced Load Times After UpdateperformanceReduced load times when loading new assets after version update.
SteamDebugging EnhancementsotherAdded additional debugging for finding walkable tiles in debug mode.
SteamColt M23 and Ares Alpha Damage Reductionbalance changeColt M23's damage is now 15, down from 16; Ares Alpha's damage is now 16, down from 18.
SteamRifle Full Auto Accuracy Penalty Fixbalance changeFull Auto's accuracy penalty is now always 15% lower than a single shot's percentage to hit.
SteamEditor Variable Refresh FixotherChanges to scene or story variables will refresh that variable in the scratchpad.
SteamAttribute and Skill Check Application Fixbug fixFixed cases in conversation where attribute or skill checks were applied incorrectly.
SteamIncreased Vendor InventorygameplayVendors will now sell more items in various places throughout DMS campaign.
SteamShotgun Accuracy Falloff Increasebalance changeAll shotguns have had their accuracy falloff increased slightly, lowering hit chance at long ranges.
SteamOutfit Swapping Enhancementsbug fixSwapping outfits will now correctly give the correct enhancements.
SteamDrones Rigging Bonus Retentionbug fixDrones will now retain their Rigging bonus between levels.
SteamOutfit Equipping Fixbug fixPlayer can now equip an outfit if they do not currently have one equipped.
SteamSteam Workshop Upload Timeout WorkaroundotherWork around some Steam Workshop upload timeout issues.
SteamHiring Screen Runner Selection Fixbug fixFixed issue with hiring screen adding incorrect selected runner.
SteamSmartlinked Rifles Accuracy Adjustmentbalance changeSmartlinked rifles were less accurate at very long ranges; this has been resolved.
SteamCyberware Installation Fixbug fixFixed issue with installing upgraded cyberware on individual locations of a pair.
SteamDebugging EnhancementsotherAdded additional debugging for finding walkable tiles in debug mode.
SteamHiring Screen Runner Selection Fixbug fixFixed issue with hiring screen adding incorrect selected runner.
SteamShotgun Kneecap Damage and Accuracy Penaltiesbalance changeKneecap now has a HP DMG penalty of -6, up from -3, and a -5% accuracy penalty with a cooldown of 3.
SteamHE Phosphorus Grenades Store Availability Fixbug fixHE Phosphorus grenades were not showing up in the store; they should now be purchasable.
SteamMission Entry Requirement Fixbug fixFixed bug where user could enter missions that require a decker without having any runners with a Cyberdeck.
SteamCyberware Purchase Screen Improvementquality of lifeCyberware purchase screen is now more user friendly.
SteamCharacter Transition Crash Fixbug fixFixed a crash that could occur when transitioning characters one-by-one out of the scene and into the next.
SteamHE Phosphorus Grenades Availability Fixbalance changeHE Phosphorus grenades are now purchasable along with other Tier 3 weapons.
SteamGeneral UI Improvementsui uxSteamLeylines Explanation Addednew contentAdded an explanation of how Leylines work in the world of SR:R.
SteamOSX Windowed Mode Start Fixbug fixFirst time OSX play will start in windowed mode to work around a crash issue for some users.
SteamSpirit Death Overwatch Hardlock Fixbug fixSpirit death from overwatch no longer causes occasional hardlock.
SteamOSX Windowed Mode Start Fixbug fixFirst time OSX play will start in windowed mode to work around a crash issue for some users.
SteamFN HAR and HK G12 Comparison Adjustmentbalance changeFN HAR is now more accurate and holds more ammunition than the HK G12.
SteamSMG Aimed Shot and Spray and Pray Ammo Cost Reductionbalance changeAimed Shot now uses 4 bullets, down from 6; Spray and Pray now uses 6 bullets, down from 8.
SteamSmartlinked Rifles Accuracy Correctionbalance changeSmartlinked rifles were less accurate at very long ranges; this has been resolved.
SteamCyberware Installation Fixbug fixFixed issue with installing upgraded cyberware on individual locations of a pair.
SteamRifle Ammo Capacity Reductionsbalance changeAmmo capacity of HK G12, Colt M23, and Ares Alpha reduced to 32, 34, and 38 respectively.
SteamSpirit Death Overwatch Hardlock Fixbug fixSpirit death from overwatch no longer causes occasional hardlock.
SteamEditor Variable Refresh FixotherChanges to scene or story variables will refresh that variable in the scratchpad.
SteamSMG Aimed Shot and Spray and Pray Ammo Cost Reductionbalance changeAimed Shot now uses 4 bullets, down from 6. Spray and Pray now uses 6 bullets, down from 8.
SteamFN HAR and HK G12 Comparison Adjustmentbalance changeFN HAR is now more accurate and holds more ammunition than the HK G12.
SteamColt M23 and Ares Alpha Damage Reductionbalance changeColt M23's damage is now 15, down from 16. Ares Alpha's damage is now 16, down from 18.
SteamCharacter Preview 3D Display Fixbug fixFixed character preview not showing 3D Character in some cases.
SteamEquipped Outfit Selling Preventionbug fixPlayer can no longer sell a currently equipped outfit.
SteamRifle Full Auto Accuracy Penalty Fixbalance changeFull Auto's accuracy penalty is now always 15% lower than a single shot's percentage to hit.
SteamRifle Ammo Capacity Reductionsbalance changeAmmo capacity of HK G12, Colt M23, and Ares Alpha reduced to 32, 34, and 38 respectively.
SteamCharacter Preview 3D Display Fixbug fixFixed character preview not showing 3D Character in some cases.
SteamShotgun Accuracy Falloff Increasebalance changeAll shotguns have had their accuracy falloff increased slightly, lowering hit chance at long ranges.
SteamSteam Workshop Upload Timeout WorkaroundperformanceWork around some Steam Workshop upload timeout issues.
SteamAttribute and Skill Check Fixesbug fixFixed cases in conversation where attribute or skill checks were applied incorrectly.
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