Entropia Universe Version Update 9.3 19 May 2008 The Entropia Universe servers will be temporarily unavailable while we implement VU 9.3 between: 2008.05.20 04:00 and 2008.05.20 11:00 UTC We apologize for any inconvenience caused. http://www.entropiauniverse.com/en/rich/5078.html
The list of changes is usually available during or after the downtime when markant changes will be implemented so that noone can buy stuff which will probaply rising in price or is worthless after the VU.
If it is so me and my girlfriend both have to buy new pcs. Almost everything inside the case need to get replaced.
This is a lengthy update but I doubt it´s CryEngine or else they would probably state that somewhere... Or maybe not! I hope it is hehe Here is to our download periods hehe Bloodstar
I think the CryEngine update will be VU 10, and I think it's a way off yet. Probably late summer. So this is likely an uninteresting update with just a few boring changes. That said, I'd love to be surprised :D Erach.
I also think the CryEngine will come later. However from reading this... ... it seems like more mobs will be changed just like the Ambulimaxes, Estophyls, Allophyls and Araneatroxes were in VU 9.2. So more HP and faster HP regeneration for even more mobs I guess. I think I must pray tonight for unchanged Itumatroxes...
:hehe: True, that would cut down my decay significantly! However... ... so on the other hand I don't think I would like that change :)
Content List VU 9.3ENTROPIA UNIVERSE VERSION UPDATE 9.3 2008-05-20 *** PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT IF YOU FIND SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY IN THE ENTROPIA UNIVERSE! IT MIGHT PROVIDE THE INFO YOU NEED BEFORE CONTACTING THE ENTROPIA UNIVERSE SUPPORT DEPARTMENT! *** VERSION UPDATE FEATURES CryENGINE®2 Update The adaptation process of the CryENGINE®2 continues at full speed. We have completed the internal development of avatar, clothing and armor shaders that deliver Crysis visual quality without compromising the variation and participant customization features of Entropia Universe. A comprehensive restructuring of Entropia's infrastructure has also been completed as a prerequisite for CryENGINE®2. This restructuring is included with this version update but should not be noticeable to any great degree at this point. Textures and animations are being updated during the conversion process, and when seen in new internal environments utilizing the day and night cycle and different weather effects, the results are truly spectacular. We will soon be releasing the first screenshots and film sequences from the new system. Rx Base Before being defeated during their latest sortie on Calypso, a small Rx Surveying Group did manage to construct a make shift base of operations in PvP 1. The improvised structure can now be seen and will surely be the site of many a tussle between invading Rx Units and Calypso's defenders. Entropia Guides A new immigration building has been constructed at the landing zone in Port Atlantis. The official Entropia Guides will administer the new building providing tips, info and event details for new arrivals to Entropia Universe. Localization Entropia Universe is now officially available in German, French and Spanish language versions. Make your language choice from the Options panel of the Client Loader. Avatar Info An Avatar Info option has been added to the System category of the Action Library. Once opened, this panel allows you to choose how you wish to publicly display your avatar name. Graphics The skills panel has received a make over. Signposts have been placed at popular junctions on Treasure Island. New graphical design for the 'Exit Entropia' panel. Numerous small graphical improvements to mobile centers and various outposts e.g. the auctioneer area of mobile centers and vegetation in Twin Peaks. Mineral refiner and energy refiner have been redesigned. Avatar eye movement has been introduced. Emotes Nine new avatar postures have been added to the Action Library. Species Attributes The Feffoid, Atrox, Aurli, Combibo, Kreltin and Maffoid species' attributes have been rebalanced making for more challenging prey. For further details please visit the Developers Blog section of the Entropia Universe website. Technician The Weapons (Vol. III) blueprint book has been added to the Technician. Blueprints Blueprints can now be dropped on any page of the relevant blueprint book. The book will automatically open the right page and the slot will flash briefly. Quick menu added to blueprints including Item Info and Market Value options. Auction Items bought at the Trade Terminal (TT) can no longer be sold at the auction. Markup information has been included in the order expired message. Ad Terminals Ad Terminals have been added to the auction rooms of all three shopping malls. Chat Chat history has been extended from 64 to 200 lines. Chat scroll bar no longer resets when new text appears in chat window. Item Info When attaching/detaching items, an open Item Info panel is updated. Mentorship New rewards have been added to the Mentor program. Items A range of new items have been added and are waiting to be discovered including new items celebrating Entropia's five year anniversary. Wooden 'boards' can now be refined and the refined materials used in crafting processes. A new memorial has been added to Memorial Island. Music New music has been added for your adventures on Calypso. Technical Client memory optimizations resulting in 25%-50% less memory needed in client. Network optimizations through reduced data transmission. Other Enhancements Pressing ESC during a make up session only exits the current tool application. All previously applied make up is preserved. Storage container weight and item count are correctly calculated. Scopes are now visible on all weapons again. Additional space added to scroll end of Inventory and Storage for easy addition of items. Society skill leader board no longer includes suspended members' skills.