Update 53

Update #53 - 10/13/2017[]

This update introduces the fix for floating bases
Some of the bases that initially fall are going to look ugly until the owner fixes them
Some bases with plot signs on top of invalid objects (broken cars, telephone poles, etc) will be deleted (we've sent out several warning to adjust bases as needed)
We have done a lot of testing, but expect some issues to still be found. If you find anything amiss, please notify us so we can track down and fix any related issues
When the server is loading the bases from the database they will all be verified now
If the server build rule is 0 (no bases allowed), any bases on the server will be deleted (you could set this if you wanted to remove all bases on your server for some reason as well, then change it back to another value)
If the server build rule is 1 (normal build rules), any base in an exclusion area (some really old ones have been grandfathered in for a long time) will be deleted from the database.
This means the exploit of toggling from rule 2 (build anywhere) to 1 (normal build rules) to have bases in cities will NOT work - they will be deleted once the rules is set back to 1
All traps, except for actual base building traps, have been removed and are now, temporarily, limited to just being able to be placed on the terrain
The traps' terrain limiting is temporary, but was needed for the floating base fix. The restriction will be removed in a future update so you can place them anywhere again

Harvesting resources (wood/metal/rock) will now eventually exhaust the supply from the object you're harvesting from
Once it's exhausted you will need to move to another object to harvest more (you will be notified when it's exhausted)
The object's supply is determined by its size - larger trees allow you to harvest more wood, for example
An object's supply will regenerate over time

Uptime and restart times added to the status command
Potential fix for stuck database requests after server's internet connection gets dropped for some reason
sv_say console messages now appear in the new server messages UI area (instead of chat tab)

Updated shader cache to reduce stalls while playing
Added action spam prevention (3 times / second)
Don't allow a stack to be split unless there is free space in the player's inventory
Damage from tornadoes should be working again
When dropping an item it will be added to an existing stack on the ground
Recoil will no longer autocenter (WIP)
Stance changes now use up a little bit of stamina
Player character hit reactions added (still WIP)
Fixed exploit where a melee weapon would not use up durability on some attacks
Dry fire events are now network synchronized
For remote players don't offset laser positions as much so the laser dot position appears closer to the weapon
Zoom start uses a little bit of stamina
Standing up uses a little bit of stamina
Changed how oxygen value was being synchronized, so it shouldn't get out of sync between client and server now
Fixed exploit of increased speed while spamming stance change

Added wooden stair parts
Added column parts (some with lights)
Disabled ability to adjust opacity while placing a part (stock CryEngine shader issue)
Added sandbag embrasure parts
When starting to place a part, tactical stance is exited if needed (to prevent accidentally firing weapon)
Fixed sandbag physics proxies
More fixes for invisible base parts
Two new base building guides added (stairs 1 and 2)
Damage to base parts is now saved in the database and restored after a server restart

Action menu theme updated to match rest of UI
Added hint for cancelling throw/bow action
Improvement for the scope reticules on lowest resolution 1024x768 (get rid of aliasing)
Increased width of action menu (so more text can be displayed)
Server message UI added to top of screen (messages will be cleaned up more over time)
Reduced chance of player's model disappearing in inventory window while wearing certain items

Shortened AI chase distance to reduce likelihood of them despawning while chasing a player
Brutes mutants now have the ability to roar to attract nearby mutants to attack the brute's target
Fixes for invisible mutant issue
Mutants should throw rocks when a player is visible and off of the navigation mesh

First implementation of flinch hit reactions
AT15, 870 tactical shotgun, and rem870 tactical pose polish
Alterations to animations to help with blending and to stop the situations when the wrists rotate when changing stances
Brute roar animation added for when Brute calls to other mutants for help
Extra variation added for Brute being alerted
Second pass over AI animations
Bipedal AI animations altered to prevent head being able to poke through walls so frequently
Crafted rifle ironsight altered to better center the red dot sight
Weapon poses altered so that hats don't pass through the scope when looking down sight
Adjusted LOD bones on most animated characters for better performance
Changed all hats to be skinned to a player (like other clothing), so they make the character image in the inventory disappear
Large rucksack added
Updated Rem870 shotgun fire fragment to look correct
Made Sako85's fire and reload Fragments smoother

Optimized ceiling physics proxy in the police station's second floor
Optimized city garage model
Added physics proxies to the flat rebar areas in the plane crash building, fixed proxy issue in staircase broken wall area
Swimming particle effect slightly updated

Here is a little update with the normal hotfix contents that you are used to, as well as some halloween themed items to celebrate the spooky season.

Fixed bases being shifted down on servers with base building rule = 2 (build anywhere)
Fixes to reduce the chance of a player/vehicle/tent being killed or removed while adding or removing base parts
Fixes to reduce the chance of a valid base parts falling down into another part below it
Updated hints in UI
Fixed a couple of the stairs base building parts
Updated hold breath sounds
Fixed boids attenuation configurations
Fix for blocked stance changes instantly using up all stamina
Fixed a couple of client crashes
Moved some server messages back to the chat window (motd, url, join/leave/death)
New sv_chat server command added to send a server message to the chat window
Pumpkin item added
Craftable Jack-O-Lantern added for base building
Craftable pumpkin hat added

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