Update in 30 minutes: Build 810, in-game chat, salvage system added many fixes

Greetings Martians, We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be pushing a big new patch to Live today that should fix several major issues as well as introduce some cool new features to help you survive on Mars! With the new chat feature you’ll be able to communicate with other colonists on your server, and the new extended use of the crowbar will allow you to Salvage crafted objects back into their base materials. If you have a server you regularly play on we recommend favoriting it via the Steam Server menu. You can now connect directly to your chosen server through steam to get into the game and start playing! In addition to these new features we have also addressed major bugs that have been reported by the community. These include some server crashes, and an issue with persistence for locked doors. Thank you to everyone for your patience and assistance as we worked on the patch!

Patch Notes for upcoming update (2 PM EST) (Build 810)

Features and Improvements

Added a new Chat Feature - Shows on the lower left of the HUD. - Currently allows players to send Global and Private messages to others on the server. - Accessed by default with TAB key and can be remapped if desired.
Implemented the Salvage feature - Crafted objects and tools can now be broken back down to recover their base materials to reuse them for other crafting goals - Craft in place workbenches can be deconstructed using Salvage, allowing frames to be picked up. - This feature is accessed via the Crowbar tool.
Can now connect to a server via the Steam server list in addition to the in-game Server Browse menu. - You can favorite your chosen server in the steam menu so you can easily join the game. - Connecting to a server via the Steam server list will automatically launch the game and connect you straight to your chosen server.
Added a starting Hammer tool for all new colonists and on respawn.
Did some rebalancing to the items found in caches and chests.

Fixes to improve stability

Fixed a Server crash relating to disconnecting items from a power grid.
Fixed a Server crash relating to a specific power circuit setup
Fixed a server crash relating to connecting pipes and storage tanks in a certain array.
Fixed 2 additional crashes that were affecting server stability
Fixed a crash when splitting stacks from one input slot to another
Fixed a crash when attempting a second interaction on an item before finishing the first

Fixes to improve gameplay

The Magnetron is now able to be crafted.
Switches now work correctly
Doors will now remain locked after a server is restarted.
The Tile Mould can now be picked up.
Fixed a number of floating or misplaced art assets.
Fixed some backstory items that were non-interactable.
The TAB key can now be rebound. ALT and CTRL can also now be used as combo inputs.
Audio settings are reverted when cancelling the options menu if they were not applied.
Improved the overall visual look of the pickaxe and assembly tool.
Tools will now reflect visually the material they are crafted from. So when you make a pickaxe from gold, it should now visually appear gold!

[ 2017-06-08 17:31:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

ROKH
Nvizzio Creations

Developer

Darewise Entertainment

Publisher

2017-05-16

Release

Indie Strategy RPG Adventure Simulation MMO Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop EA

ROKH is a futuristic survival game, deeply rooted in scientific and realistic anticipation.

Players will have to work together to overcome the many threats they will have to face on planet Mars.

Created by team members behind Thief, Half Life 2, Dishonored, Age of Conan and Assassin’s Creed, ROKH is an adaptive survival game that is built on top of Unreal Engine 4 and deeply rooted in science. Players will land on Mars to find that the previously developed human colonies have been decimated and they must work together to overcome and survive. ROKH features a persistent world and co-op multiplayer.

In ROKH, players explore the Martian landscape as they scavenge through the deserted structures to gather the resources they need in order to survive. With few blueprints, they must use their ingenuity to create tools from a variety of materials and construct their own encampments with no design limitations - giving new meaning to “Assembly Required.”

ROKH is a complete immersion into a cold and dry land that harbors a wealth of resources to extract and exploit. Players will explore Mars, paving the way for settlers to come, as Earth’s resources are tapped and the planet is dying. Mars is hostile and joining forces with friends increases efficiency and invites trade and barter to develop a habitable, yet, customized ecosystem. ROKH is a mix of crafting, survival and exploration with an overarching story, that allows to freeform and build a colony how they want.

Early Access Key Features

TILE-BASED ASSEMBLY
ROKH features tile-based assembly inviting you to design and construct your habitat the way you want. Build on your own or work with others to create a fully customized, massive Martian colony. Clever builders will ensure their structures can support future add-ons to maximize resources.

ADAPTIVE SURVIVAL
Each and every one of your moves serves one goal: survive! You will need oxygen, food and water, and to protect yourself from heat, cold, radiation and injury. While Mars offers some accessible resources, you will need to be adaptive and creative to properly develop your colony.

A BEAUTIFUL AND DEADLY PLANET
Through Unreal Engine 4’s visual capabilities, you will explore the wonders of the red planet. From majestic dunes, biomes, crash sites, abandoned bases and frightening and deep valleys, you will visit a variety locations to find life-saving resources and uncover the mysterious demise of the first colonists. Mars is deadly and being outside on a frozen night or stuck in a sandstorm can lead to fatal results.

FREEFORM CRAFTING AND MODULARITY
Instead of classic blueprints, ROKH’s crafting system is based on modularity. Devices, tools and weapons are craftable and customizable, but must also serve your needs. Some crafted devices can be socketed into your walls to automate tasks, provide heavier defense systems, increase survivability, provide creature comforts and much more.