Entropia Universe 11.6.0 Release Notes Dynamic Content Distribution Step 2 This release includes the second part of the Dynamic Content Distribution. We now have support for content download while logged in; you can log in to one planet while downloading other planets' content. The dynamic content distribution has the following characteristics that you can control as described: Prioritizing download at content releases: At new content releases the content download is divided into two parts: first required content (general content, needed for all planets) and then planet-specific content. The Launch button will be enabled after all the required content has been downloaded. Click the Launch button and log in to prioritize content download of the planet you are located on. Log in during download: You will be able to log in to the client when required content and the additional content related to the planet you are located on has been downloaded completely, even though other planets might still not be finished downloaded. Default download behavior: The default download behavior is that only the planetary system you are located on is downloaded automatically. Within that planetary system one planet is downloaded at a time. Manually handle download behavior: In the Map UI - now the Navigator UI - you can prioritize the download order for each planet and choose to disable or enable download of each planet. You can also check which planets that are finished downloaded and which are not. Pause/Start download: Once logged on you can check the download status in the Download UI. In this UI you can also pause the download and restart it. By default, this UI is open as long as the client is still being downloaded, but you can choose to minimize it. Improvements when Creating a New Account Simplified Account Creation We have made several improvements to the account creation process to facilitate for new users to create an account: The account creation is now integrated in the download process. A new user can open the account creation form directly in the Client Loader interface; the Create Account button in the Client Loader, directly opens the form a new user needs to fill in. The account creation form is simplified and less information is required from the new user at this stage. Genesis - The New Starting Area We now introduce Genesis. This is a small client (around 300MB) where new account holders can enter the virtual environment and learn the basics of Entropia Unvierse while the the next destination is downloaded in the background. Genesis includes a few quick tutorials and short quests aimed at newcomers. This is where CharDef (Avatar Customization) is placed now and the new account holders can also try different garments on and chat with other avatars. Note: We have increased the variation possibilities for newly created avatars' appearances. Therefore, in a coming release, we will give all current participants the opportunity to customize their avatar appearance again. Improvements Miscellaneous Aiming in OTS (Over The Shoulder) view is now more accurate. In Auction UI, improved the search function; included filters for gender, limited and unlimited items, and planets. Using the planet filter will sort out the items placed in the Auction from the planet you selected. Updated the Client Loader appearance during patching. At log in, added "Remember Username" check box for easier log in. The functions are still the same, but the transaction process for new participants, through the web, is updated. End User Policies EULA and ToU updated to include information about Genesis ("Entropia Universe Starting Area"). Known Issues Some of the new avatars entering Genesis only have their underwear on. However, the orange jump suit is available in the Equipped panel, in the Clothes UI (press I to open), and can be equipped from there. Entropia Universe - Entropia Universe 11.6.0 Release Notes
in other words another fairly useless VU that gave me nothing what so ever... just like the past two VUs i was one of the strongest NI supporters for a long time but now even I am starting to look at the uninstall button... i just cant afford to keep depositing like a mad man and quickly end up with junk that no-one buys because they have no use.. according to ND the blueprints were planned a month ago, this is starting to get worse than just frustrating ><
we have a few great new fix and features though Can see the boar parts looted now they render Can sort by world in auction! - Chose next island in the top right, then click on the search field and press enter to search all
I see changes: - Frank quest is updated, but again buggy for me - Sebastian is answering me, but what he has to offer is only for Noobs, so I can´t judge - Technical Papoo is working, you can buy BPs and the BP books - you can sit on some chairs - Refining crystals, which worked fine in the past does not work anymore (now my inventory will explode) Other things have not beem adressed. - portal guardians have still ??? as a name - chimera still have ??? as name - TPs are still occupied by mobs ... more 2 come ..
yeah, tiny bug fixes that still don't fix the one thing that matters - we can't play on NI if we are not rich, and even then its boring because we only get stackables that no-one buys
Could we add in the patch notes that players became frustrated and left Next Island. Ive been logged in for about a half hour and Ive already talked to 3 people who have basically said they are giving up. Many of my own soc mates have already left, with the promise to return when the world feature list is more complete, but how long away that is... well... we just dont know. Its demoralizing.
Hey wait a second, since planet content is only downloaded for the planets you set(or the one your on) does this mean we no longer have to wait for MA to get content updates? After all NI specific updates would no longer have to be co-ordinated with releases/fix's for other planets.
Tanks mission is still bugged, and there are two Tanks one above the other. I find it funny that when you challenge Tank he kills you and you can't click on him afterwards.
03 Feb 2011 16:40 Statement from the CEO Jan Welter Timkrans concerning upcoming systems inside Entropia Universe “We are currently prioritizing the systems necessary for the entire “Entropia Universe Concept” to function correctly. This includes getting the rudimentary space flight system that we had implemented in earlier versions up to speed. This is now our number one priority, which I am sure a number of current holders of hangars are pleased to hear. The new space system will permit flight from one planet to any other planet within the Entropia Universe and of course there will be opportunities for a lot of adventures along your travels. We would also like to inform you that we have already employed about 20% new programmers who have started work in 2011 and we are aiming to employ about 20% additional programmers in the first and second quarters of 2011 so we can speed up the delivery of systems into Entropia Universe. Work has already started on the “Taming” and “ Mentoring” systems which will be back with a number of added features. Next in line is the “Makeup” and “Beacon “systems and mutants.” Sincerely, Jan Welter Timkrans so... does that mean they are saying "hello, we know we released a bugged VU that didn't give you anything this time either.. too bad, now we are moving on to our next project"?
Haha...:) They fix bugs and released some more! The new programmers most have some work to fix ........:)
