April 27 updates

from the Xsyon updates thread

April 27 2011

I would like to add that once the updated launcher / patcher is ready we will patch out our current build. This build focuses on improved creature AI including creature breeding, hibernating and hiding. The patch will be accompanied by a large spawn of creatures which will then multiply. In addition as we are revising the stored tree data in preparation for tree planting and agriculture, we may respawn all trees.

April 27 2011

A quick update today to let you know what we are working on.

Currently we are wrapping up improvements to the launcher and patching system. We are testing this heavily as we are trying to eliminate all problems that players have experienced with patching files in the past. The improved system uses file compression that reduces the total download by half. The new launcher will allow players to select from the main build or a test build, which will enable us to let players jump in on the test server and check out features in progress before they are patched out to the main server.

We need to finish this new launcher before moving forward as our next patch will include a lot of data in anticipation of features that we will be adding over the next month. As soon as it’s ready it will be made available for download.

Danathur and Dezgard will become increasingly involved here on the forums so that I can concentrate on managing our expanded team and working on the code. In particular, Danathur will be soliciting feedback and posting in regards to upcoming features and the overall direction of Xsyon. I will continue to post general updates at least weekly as time permits.

Enjoy!