Patch 18.3

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18.3 Preliminary Update Notes

The Mail System

  • Reclaim terminals are now mail terminals. Reclaim is now /reclaim.
  • Free Accounts can not send mail, but can receive. Froobs can buy sending abilities (one time fee).
  • Inbox size is 30 mails. If inbox is full, you can not receive more mail.
  • Standard delivery: 2000 credits, 30-35 minutes.
  • Express delivery: 200000 credits, 2-7 minutes.
  • Rate limit is one mail per minute.
  • Minimum credit amount to send is 4000 credits.
  • Can not send nodrops, backpacks or temporary items.
  • COD fee is 5% + normal send fee.
  • COD mail will return after the timeout period (2days) and stay in your inbox for 2 days after that.
  • Normal mail timeout is 14 days.
  • Any mail that times out will be deleted and items/credits will be lost (will not be reimbursed).
  • Mail can not be deleted unless all attachments are taken.
  • Right click in friends window when inbox is open to send mail to a friend.
  • A big icon will appear when you have new mail. The icon can be moved.

Sector 10 Changes

  • Bosses are now spawned using a pocketboss system using parts looted in the playfield from regular aliens.
  • Health of some aliens has been decreased.
  • Alien Regeneration Conduits have been adjusted.
  • Bonus AXP has been added to repeatable missions.
  • Mini-map improved to better show the playfield structure during night and day cycles.

Other Changes

  • Mercenary Bosses should no longer summon. Further updates to this area will be in the next update.
  • Various Reload issues should no longer occur.
  • LOX instances: Mitaar Hero, Vortexx and Elder Hall no longer require complete LOX mission lines for access.
  • Chain death should now function correctly for Neutral players.
  • The Grind Nightclub is now permanently open. Speaking with the bouncer is no longer necessary for entrance.
  • The Grind VIP item should no longer vanish when used incorrectly.
  • Visual issue with multiple hotbars becoming active should no longer occur.

18.3.1 Update Release Notes

Christmas is here! This year's Christmas fun will be running to the 5th of January.

  • 12 Days of Christmas Questline offering many exciting new unique rewards.
  • Christmas Edition Phasefront Hoverboard added to the Paid Points Vendor.

Other Changes:

  • Amazing new music created by popular artist **Ayria** added to "The Grind" Nightclub.
  • Veteran Leet Nano can no longer be used on the Battle Station.
  • Victory Points cost reduced for Victory Tokens and more when bought in larger amounts.
  • Engineer Mines should no longer be placeable in the Decontamination Room.
  • Reload button should no longer disappear after un-equipping one ammo-using gun out of two.
  • Mercenary Camp Bosses should now be able to path out of their arena.
  • Mail Terminal added to luxurary orbital apartments.
  • Priest Fontain should now update the *Soulbound Information* quest properly

LoX Loot Table Changes

  • Technomaster Sinuh's loot table adjusted to be similar to Vortexx loot table.
  • Deranged Xan's loot table adjusted to encourage larger teams.

Token Gun Quest Changes

  • Quests/NPC Dialogue Streamlined to minimize user errors.
  • 3rd "tokengun" now gives token. Tower reward coming in the future.
  • DCSD's no longer nodrop or unique for safer trading.
  • Respawn time shortened on Quest NPCs to minimize waiting time.

Sector 10 Bosses Loot Table Changes

  • Viral Bots and S10 Tradeskill items should now be restored to the previous drop rate. Really this time.