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Bi-Weekly Update for 11/15/09
Bi-Weekly Update for 15 November 2009 1) Contents
2) Body: OR Update and Focusing on the Future of the Code For those who are just joining the SWGemu community, the Object Revamp is the primary focus for our developers now. We will not be updating or fixing anymore professions at this time. All changes or balancing to professions and the crafting system are planned after the OR is completed. To ask any questions or find out the status of your profession’s development, please visit the profession forums. Event Coordination Calendar on Google An Event Coordination Calendar has been set up to make notification about events easier to see. This will be used to send out announcements about future events, devchats, stress testing, and other notable events. You must join an email list to be notified of changes to this calendar. To be added to the SWGEmu Event Email List, please send a blank email with the subject "Add Me To The SWGEmu Events List" to swgemueventlist-add@swgemu.com. Chatting with the Developers Thank you to Bobius, cRush, Kyle, Anakis and Oru who took time out to answer questions on November 7th in an IRC DevChat. The major topic of this DevChat was the Object Revamp. The devs explained in more detail what exactly the OR is and how it will affect the community at large. A complete log of that DevChat can be found here for anyone who missed it. We had a lot of very good questions come in during the session. Thank you to everyone who submitted them. Clarifying Client Development versus Client Modification Questions arose out of the November 7th DevChat about exactly what was the purpose of the Client Development Team and modding the SOE client. To be clear, SWGEmu does not endorse client modifications nor allow client modifications to be distributed on any SWGEmu networks. First, all objects and some functions/commands are based on the code in your client. The client is an executable file that accesses data files. What you see in game, such as the appearance of a bolma, exists in your client’s data files on your computer there at home. SOE used a different data file type in Pre-CU than it did for data files that contain CU and NGE information. We have unraveled the Pre-CU data file type so that we can read and access it but are still working to unravel the data file type for CU and NGE. SWGEmu views modding the client as adding objects, code or functionality to the client in such a way as to change its purpose or give a player a distinct advantage over another. This means altering the files to remove content or send false information to the server. An example of a client mod is a speed hack. This includes:
It’s a Galactic War – more Jedi/BH changes Changes to Jedi and Bounty Hunter abound.
AFK Macro Grinding Many players have been asking for clarification to the rules about AFK Macro grinding. In a nutshell, a player must be ATK of all toons used in grinding at caves, high end spawns or mobs. Chaining combat toons (1 ATK with 1 or more set to follow with macros) is considered AFK camping. However, grinding one combat toon AFK on newbie spawns such as meatlumps is overlooked, if you are not too close to the city. Artisan sampling AFK and Entertainer AFK grinding is not considered punishable. Note: If you leave your character AFK and vulnerable, you are still responsible for actions that happen to it. If your AFK combat grinding toon targets a TEFed individual and attacks, that individual can attack back. (excerpts and update to the SWGEmu Test Center Rules and Policies) Boxed! But not until Christmas. The speed hack detection program has boxed many players like holiday gifts waiting to be unwrapped. Kyle and TheAnswer have done quite a bit of tweaking to the algorithms and this has resulted in many players being unwrapped from their box. For those players still occasionally running into the RubberBand in a Box issue, a solution can be found here. You must attempt a self-fix before you enter #swgemusupport. Do not send a tell to a GM out of the blue without first going through #swgemusupport. Please be patient with this issue, this program is a work in progress. It should be an excellent tool to keep the game fair for everyone once it is perfected. Blue Frog Sightings The Blue Frogs made a brief escape from their enclosures and took off for the wilds of TC Nova. They have been dutifully hunted down and detained by the Galactic Security Force for distributing stolen goods. Anyone who obtained goods in the form of vehicle deeds is asked to turn those vehicles in to the nearest Galactic Representative (your closest GM). Anyone using such deeds is subject to detainment. Using vehicles on TC Nova is considered an exploit currently. Travel Warnings The Galactic Travel Agency has issued the following warnings and restrictions:
Notice on TC Fixes Until further notice, the only upcoming TC fixes will be dealing with the rubberbanding issues. All other fixes will be applied after the OR is released. Staff Changes
Quick Stats for 31 October 2009 to 15 November 2009 Developer Code Commits: 34 Average Web/Forum Daily Hits: 50,735 Total Web/Forum Hits: 735,672 Total Users who used the Website: 23,922 Current number of SWGEmu Accounts: 101,280 Average TC Daily Logins: 6,400 Total TC Logins: 210,270 Total Users who used the TC: 19,330 3) Developer Perspective ("Round Table") Quote:
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Howdy everyone! We've had lots going on since our last biweekly! The best place to begin is probably our Way out Wednesdays. First of all, we had a wonderful social event in the Restuss theater, then another in the Mos Espa Cantina. After everyone decided the initial trivia questions asked in Restuss were too easy, we had a championship level contest in Espa, with Keaxav as the winner. Congratulations again! Next, all our wonderful artisans<span></span> descended on Tyrena for our first TC:Nova Crafter's Fair, which was a smashing success! We're planning on making the crafting faire a monthly event, with November's now in the planning stages. Our next fair will be held on the gorgeous Vreni Island beaches on Corellia - so keep your eyes open for the announcement. Last week for Way out Wednesday, the Darklighter Estate was the scene for a massive, single-elimination PvP event. Approximately 40 players buffed up in Anchorhead, then travelled to the Estate to test their mettle. The fighting was fast and furious in the first 5 minutes. Almost half the field was eliminated. The remaining half rose above the carnage and stepped over the bodies of their fallen comrades to battle it out toe-to-toe. At the end it was a bitter duel that raged between four contestants to become reigning Galactic Battle Champion. Congrats to the winner! * Reigning Galactic Battle Champ: Arbaxas * Second Place: Jondo * Third Place: Reken * Honorable Mention: Mahonra Thank you to Kreeoth and Morah for donating the winner’s prizes. After the fighting, the combatants returned to Anchorhead to continue the party for a while longer. Nothing better than a little bootyshaking to end a good fight! Finally, we held our very first RP-based event in Mos Entha, Tatooine. We had a wonderful turnout, and many alliances were formed. Keep your eyes peeled for the next RP Announcement as well! Thank you all so much for your continued support and attendance at our events We have some really fun stuff coming up in the next few weeks, and we can't wait to see you all ingame! 5) Closing In commemoration... Remember, Remember. The 15th of November.
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[/FONT] SWGEmu is a non-profit, open source community project. [19:31] <+stevedeath> I am currently being held hostage by an invisible force. He wants one million in US currency, and a plane to Havana. He calls himself: The Box. Last edited by Serpentkaa; 11-16-2009 at 12:30 AM. |
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Much luv Serp
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I still remember the 15th of November 06 like it was yesterday. Here we are 3 years later..... well done! Grats gangs.... a dream, is now a reality.
Hey Smed, is that bet still going? |
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Great update everyone .
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cool. ty for the bi weekly
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I remember when you guys first put out that video. You have no idea how great that video made me feel...it DID give me hope. Now all of that hope has turned into excitement and gratification, as all of the dev team's hard work these past few years is coming together wonderfully. No other game has ever been part of my life like this one...so in a word...thanks.
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Great work EMU Team.
I would love to see the look on Smedley's smug face after he sees how far this umm "hobby" has come in 3 years and beyond. And I would especially relish just one chance, one moment, to lock that poodoo-punk Julio Torres in front of a computer once Suncrusher goes up, so he can remember what the TRUE SWG really is. /luck EMU team and /support EMU project |
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4 years actually. Hard to believe.
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Hahaha Would be amazing to rub this in their faces.
Psh, "A hobby for really smart people." Yes. Smart People indeed. Thanks a lot for the few years guys! XD
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Its was Nov. of 2005 actually.. and yes i can not wait to really relive the does of March of 2005... Those were the days of our lives...... You guys really do bring hope to all of us.. KEEP IT UP
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Rebels Imperials, Swordsmen and pistoleers, Smugglers and Pirates, Bounty hunters and what is left of the Jedi order.
Our spirit was broken, our hope was gone. But now thanks to these developers we are free to walk our beloved worlds once again! We are free to become who we wish to be and make our mark on a galaxy of thousands just like us. Rise up, and bring the force back into balance. ...And then have a margarita. PS. They were right about one thing. The Developers are VERY smart. And they are our best friends. |
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/kneel
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awesome so defender 0044 and bh mission payouts arepushed 1 rung close to the tip to be fixed
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Amazing! Thanks for the update!
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I remember when you guys first put out that video too. I didn't trust my eyes what I saw on the screen.
And now its almost done and you have brought back the best mmo time I had in my live. Thanks so much for your incredible work May the force be with you - ever! /deepbow |
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