UPDATE RC: v1.15 EXPERIMENTAL II

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  1. Taelyn

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    Hello Galactic Survivalists!

    After a successful first round of version 1.15 Experimental, we are launching phase 2 today, which includes several improvements and changes.

    Among other things, the Short Range Warp function now has a cooldown of 25 seconds for all scenarios and all warpdrives. However, it can now also be used to jump close to a planet or moon in the same game field.

    Our new content test scenario DEFAULT RANDOM EXPERIMENTAL also features new content with the Treasure Hunt. To try it out, jump to the „Frontline Alpha“ star, or begin a new game session on „Contact Point Alpha“. The planet “Mote” in that system has examples. The planet „Sunrise“ has two more treasures hidden. You can find many more in the galaxy on the normal snow planets. There are NO missions for this - You have to find them with a keen eye, the use of detectors and the HUD radar!

    As always, you can find all other changes in detail in the list below.


    Please be sure to use the feedback threads in the Experimental Forum: https://empyriononline.com/forums/faq-feedback.25/
    and on our Discord: https://discord.gg/empyrion


    and bugs in: https://empyriononline.com/forums/bugs.34/

    Have fun with EXP Phase 2!

    Your Empyrion development


    Changelog: v1.15 B4958 2026-02-06

    Changes:

    • Invader vs Defender & Default Multiplayer: Merge EClassConfig

    Fixes:
    • 01051: Player is not attacked while on hoverbike (check EClassConfig.ecf for new additions of PlayerBike)
    • Fixed another exploit


    Changelog: v1.15 B4958 2026-02-02

    • Updated Main Loca for supported languages
    • Invader vs Defender & Default Multiplayer: Merged BlocksConfig.ecf


    Changelog: v1.15 B4956 2026-01-30

    • SRW ranges adjusted for all currently available CV Warp Drive Tiers (20-40-60) to accommodate for limited Pentaxid Tank volume.


    Changelog: v1.15 B4955 2026-01-27
    • SRW (Micro Jump) removed message when SRW parameters are not added to Blocksconfig.ecf
    • SRW (Micro Jump) can now also target a planet/moon in the SAME playfield
    • SRW (Micro Jump) added cooldown timer (default 25 seconds) (Added to Default Random, Default Random EXP and RotDF)
    • Snow playfield rework – Terrain & Deco, creatures, Resources, POI. Talon POI set switched to snow, Added more Dronebases, PV, drones. Added Pirate treasures
    • “Contact Point Alpha” game start / GS_ConflictArid: Added base attack (Epsilon faction)
    • Added missing loca for Gravity Generator checkbox
    • Shield Extenders now only drain power when shield is active (added to scenarios: Default Random, Default Random Experimental, Rise of the Dark Faction)
    Default Random Experimental Scenario:
    • WIP / Part of general rework of space playfields:SpaceOrbit, NitrogenIce_Orbit, Scorched_Orbit: Non-militaristic / non-fanatic faction OPV self-destruct less often and leave more time for salvage
    • Snow playfield rework – Terrain & Deco, creatures, resources, POI. Talon POI set switched to snow. Added more Dronebases, Patrol Vessels, drones. Talon might get harassed by other factions.. Added Pirate treasures.
    • Add pirate treasure POIs (Beacons, Treasures) - At the moment, only on Snow playfield & secondary planets of Frontline system
    • Tweaked secondary planets of the ‘Frontline Alpha’ system / ‘Contact Point’ starter - - 'Sunrise' (Snow, similar to the rework): Higher density of POI, add more Patrol Vessels, drones. 'Mote' (NitrogenVolcanic): Add treasures & detector usage example. Slightly more drones.
    • Galaxyconfig: Tweak for much higher Talon spawn chances outside of faction territories. Added WIP star region "Unclaimed Space" to the ‘north’ of the galaxy - No factions there for now.The rest of the non-territory galaxy is slightly more settled.
    Default Multiplayer Scenario:
    • Fixed Yara (TheLegacy) sector coordinates
    • Added Short Range Warp (Micro Jump) Config
    • Updated the config files
    Invader vs Defender Scenario:
    • Added Short Range Warp (Micro Jump) Config
    • Updated the config files
    Fixes:
    • Fix Turrets switching to next target with very short delay, Enemy AI turrets can not shoot or shoot with big delays when you flying close to OPV in circle
    • Fixed Trading Hub (BAO) was not airtight
    • SpaceOrbit, NitrogenIce_Orbit, Scorched_Orbit: Fixed missing OPVs of several factions.
    • Fixed some more exploits
     
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    Do we need to make a new save game for the treasure hunt on Mote?
     
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    Yes
     
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    Thank you.
     
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    Hello Galactic Survivalists!

    Small Update, this is our Release Candidate

    Changelog: v1.15 B4956 2026-01-30
    • SRW ranges adjusted for all currently available CV Warp Drive Tiers (20-40-60) to accommodate for limited Pentaxid Tank volume.
     
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    Excited! I assume if all goes well this should release sometime next week?
     
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    A release is going to depend on what gets found during the weekend, we will check on Monday/Tuesday for that
     
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    Changelog: v1.15 B4958 2026-02-02

    Changes:
    • Updated Main Loca for supported languages
    • Invader vs Defender & Default Multiplayer: Merged BlocksConfig.ecf
     
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    Changelog: v1.15 B4958 2026-02-06

    Changes:

    • Invader vs Defender & Default Multiplayer: Merge EClassConfig

    Fixes:
    • 01051: Player is not attacked while on hoverbike (check EClassConfig.ecf for new additions of PlayerBike)
    • Fixed another exploit
     
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    YES! Good fix there. Thank you!
     
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  11. TwitchyJ

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    Weird.
    I proposed this EXACT change 5 months ago and was told by Taelyn at the time I was wrong and it wasn't a config file issue.
    Then they implemented my exact change anyways....

    Like I posted the exact line and everything and was still told I was wrong.

    Here,
    https://steamcommunity.com/app/383120/discussions/2/813573817717836207/#c595159519773930190

    The reply I received back then,
    The file 5 months ago,
    AITask-1: TurretFindBestTarget, param1: true
    AITarget-1: EntitiesAround, param1: "Player,SV,CV,HV,BA,PlayerDrone"

    The file today after that update,
    AITask-1: TurretFindBestTarget, param1: true
    AITarget-1: EntitiesAround, param1: "Player,PlayerBike,SV,CV,HV,BA,PlayerDrone"

    So how was I wrong 5 months ago?
    I even quoted that EXACT line, with that exact change....
     
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  12. Taelyn

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    Because we fixed the code so this line actually works.
    Add the line on v1.14 and test it out, then you will see it WONT work.

    Adding something in a config file doesnt magicly make something work, there needs to be support for it in the code
     
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    We had already added that to our own EClassConfig file a long time ago to try to fix it and it was still broken, so yeah just confirming this was something they needed to change in the code.
     
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