Linux Crash Fix Patch 2.0.4 Release Notes

Darkest Greetings Underlord, As many of our Linux users will be aware for the past few weeks (since we deployed 2.0.1) we have been wrestling with a serious show-stopping crash issue on many different Linux configurations. During this time we have been taking information from as many affected users as possible and have deployed several attempted fixes in previous patches with varying degrees of success for different players. Today we’re confident that we’ve finally identified the root cause, an experimental setting in the Unity rendering pipeline which was not only causing the instability on Linux but also abnormally high GPU utilisation on some setups using other operating systems. We’re deploying the fix for this in today’s Patch 2.0.4 which should resolve the intermittent crashes you are experiencing.

Patch 2.0.4 on Windows & OS X

Because we have expedited the release of this Patch on Linux it will not be deployed today for Windows or OS X users. This is to allow us the appropriate time to QA test for these platforms but rest assured if all goes well Patch 2.0.4 will make its way to you before the end of the week. This means for a short time Linux players will not be able to join multiplayer matches hosted by Windows or OS X users and vice versa until Patch 2.0.4 is made available on those platforms. We want to thank all our affected Linux users for their patience and assistance over the last few weeks and we can only deeply apologise for the poor experience many of you have put up with. We are confident this release will resolve your issues but if it does not or you wish to provide other feedback please do so in the lead User Echo ticket for this issue. Thank you once again. Please find the full Patch Notes below!

v2.0.4: “Comprehensively Cleared Caverns” - Release Notes

This Patch has been deployed today for Linux as an immediate solution to critical show-stopping crashes. It is currently in testing for Windows and OS X and will be deployed later this week.

Patch Higlights

Linux Crash & High GPU Utilisation Fix For the past few weeks since the release of Patch 2.0.1 a number of our Linux players have been affected by spontaneous and random crashes, during this time we’ve been working with our player base to identify and correct the source of the problem. We believe that we have finally uncovered the cause for these random crashes. An experimental feature in Unity’s rendering pipeline which caused instability on some Linux configurations. Furthermore, this feature was also causing unusually high GPU utilisation on some setups using other Operating Systems. We apologise for the poor experience for all affected users on both Linux and other platforms. We’re eager to hear from all our fantastic Linux customers who have been providing us with information and feedback over the course of these trying weeks to confirm that this release has indeed corrected their issue. Please report back to us in the lead topic on User Echo.

Gameplay/Balance Changes

Units

Archon (Titan)

Basic Attack
- Damage decreased from 400 to 350

Exterminate
- Damage decreasesd from 500 to 400

Behemoth (Titan)

Recuperation (Out of combat health regeneration)
- Regeneration rate increased from 0.25% to 0.45% of maximum health per second

Relentless (In combat health regeneration)
- Regeneration rate increased from 0.025% to 0.045% of maximum health per second

Eternal (Titan)

Time Vortex (Slowing Aura)
- Now slows enemies by 50% down from 60%

Visual Improvements

The Evil Arcane theme now has its own worker. Evil dorfs arrive!

Audio Changes

Added Additional Unit VO:
- Democorn
- Sentinel & Stone Knight
- Rat
- Highguard
- Thunderling

Chunder

Miscellaneous Improvements

Updated Steamworks implementation on Steam versions of the game
Users on all platforms who were suffering from abnormally high GPU
Utilisation should no longer suffer from this issue

Bug Fixes

Crashes & Show-stoppers

As described in the highlight section a number of graphics related Linux crashes should no longer occur

Levels / Campaigns

Fixed an issue on Level 13 of the War for the Overworld campaign where Arcane Templar’s shields would appear without their texture

Miscellaneous

Fixed some minor warnings

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War for the Overworld
Brightrock Games

Developer

Brightrock Games

Publisher

2015-04-02

Release

Strategy Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop

Key Features

Build Your Dungeon - Excavate and build your dungeon beneath the earth of the Overworld. Design its layout as you see fit, creating an underground fortress filled with a wide variety of rooms, each with a unique use and purpose.
Evil Is Back - Play as an Underlord who has awakened from a deep slumber after countless years drifting in the Aether. This realm hosts a variety of enemies — both Heroes and Underlords will stand in your path as you fight for dominance of the Overworld
Veins of Evil - Choose from over 60 rooms, spells, potions, rituals, defences and constructs in the Veins of Evil as you progress through the game. There are a plethora of possible Vein combinations you can use to conquer the Overworld. Create your own unique flavour of evil!
Fortify Your Domain - Build a wide variety of defences within your walls to defend against — and destroy — those who seek to invade your domain.
Cast Wicked Spells - Call down unholy magic to strengthen your dungeon, route enemy forces, flood corridors with Micropiglets, or simply turn a meddlesome Hero into a geyser of giblets.
Unleash Devastating Rituals - Punish your foes or empower your own forces with game-changing Rituals that can do anything from raising an undead army, to instantly fortifying your entire dungeon.
Command Powerful Minions - Over 20 minions await your call, and will gladly work and fight under your banner... if you provide them with all the creature comforts they demand.
Conquer the Overworld - Play through a feature-length campaign, facing off against the Emperor of the Overworld as you fight for complete supremacy in the Realm of Kairos
Destroy Your Rivals - Take the fight to your rival Underlords in Skirmish or Multiplayer matches with up to four players.
Challenge Ruthless AI - Team up with a friend or fly solo and challenge devastatingly sophisticated AI Opponents in Skirmish or Multiplayer!
Shape the Underworld - Create entirely new Skirmish, Scenario, Sandbox and Multiplayer levels in the Map Editor and share them with other Underlords via Steam Workshop!
Test Your Mettle - Run the gauntlet of the prototype Survival mode and see if you can top the high score against waves of enemies!

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 12.04 or higher
Processor: Dual Core CPU @ 2.5GHzMemory: 4GB RAM
Memory: 4GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GT450 512MB or better. ATI 4870HD 512MB or betterG3D Mark: 1500Hard Drive: 7GB available spaceSound: Speakers or headphones        Additional Linux Requirements:        glibc 2.14 or later               libstdc++6 or later               GCC 4.9 or later               Only the latest video card drivers are supported               OpenGL 3.0 support is required        Full Knowledgebase Article
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 16.04 or higher
Processor: Quad Core CPU @ 2.5GHzMemory: 8GB RAM
Memory: 8GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 560 1GB or better. Radeon 8950 HD 1GB or betterG3D Mark: 3000Hard Drive: 10GB available spaceSound: Speakers or headphones        Additional Linux Requirements:        glibc 2.14 or later               libstdc++6 or later               GCC 4.9 or later               Only the latest video card drivers are supported               OpenGL 3.0 support is required        Full Knowledgebase Article

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