Arma 3 Ravage Changelog - 7/30/2020 @ 18:00

JEDI Ravage - a Definitive DayZ Ravage logistics experience

~Legend~
† Patch notes
- Additions or changes.
* Observations, or other asides related to the version.
! Planned future features (tm)

v0.1 - 10 Man Update - 03/04/2018
† Original release feature list (deviates from normal changelogs)
- Added 4 Heroes.
- Updated for 10 players.
- Added crippling strike handicap to all heroes.
- Updated survivor loadouts.
- Stamina enabled upon death.
- Dedicated server launched.
- Time of day updated to 15:00.
- Some minor loot adjustments.

v0.2 - Accountability & Balance Update - 03/04/2018

- Added NIArms Core, NIArms AR15, and NIArms AKs.
- Naming conventions added to mission files.
- Time of day updated to 14:30.
- Minor loot adjustments to building loot potentials.
- Major loot changes to lootable props (25% to 75%).
- All dedicated servers converted to Symlink support.
* Save persistency confirmed across multiple restarts.
* Crashing out without cleanly exiting leads to save state reversion to last clean update.
* Radiation maps update each restart.
* Server time = 4x realtime, coinciding cleanly with each restart meaning 1 in game day.
* Effects of building loot changes remain to be seen, pending Malden inclusions.
* Anomalous behaviors regarding some sights, such as ACOs, are noted. Color / vignette issues suspected.
! Update Ravage Core with new loot lists, including the new NIArms weapons.
! Include hard copies of change logs in each mission PBO.
! Port out the Lights Out elements to Zeus.

v0.3 - Lights Out Update - 03/04/2018

- Removed NVGs from Co-Pilot and UAV guy.
- Set the time of day to 14:00.
- Upped the loot spawns for static objects a bit.
- Switched revive system to advanced.
- Reviving requires a first aid kit.
- Bleed out time from 2 to 3 minutes.
* Removed naming conventions from missions.
! More supply caches perhaps?
! Working on hordes. Again.

v0.4 - Hardcore Survivor Update - 03/06/2018

- Survivors no longer get a 0.3 aim coefficient.
- Survivors are now subject to stamina.
! Looking at custom difficulty settings.

v0.5 - Hardcore Hero Update - 07/14/2018

- Added a new hero, McKay - the Marine Gunner.
- Added a new hero, Northgate - the Marksman Paratrooper.
! Postponed other changes, updated server for 12 players.

v0.6 - Dustoff Update - 07/14/2018

- Updated to Tanks DLC.
- Keys for mods fully updated.
- Battleye security & signature verification re-enabled.
- Optimized, non-essential code removed for a 10+ FPS server increase.
! Server will probably receive important updates soon(tm).

v0.6b - Swing Update - 06/29/2020

- Hunger rate increased from 2 to 3.
- Hero damage, thirst, and hydration coefficients moved from .35 to .50 to accommodate for new drain rate.
- Hero radiation moved down to 2500.
* Arma Enhanced Movement bind bugs confirmed, probably CBA A3 related.
* Server is running without BattlEye verification on addons, play at your own risk!
! Loot values are being adjusted, with plans for some non standard Ravage loot to be added to tables soon.

v0.7 - Incapacitation Update - 07/29/2020 @ 08:15

- Toned hero scripts down so they don't spawn in incapped.
- Added a small horde near the ammo shack.
* BattlEye and all keys are enabled for a proper, secured server.
* Changelogs overhauled. Added approximate dates.
! Still need to add custom loot tables, for the future.
! Scripts for heroes are still broken, seeking aid on forums.
! No Zeus compatibility still, working in the future.

v0.7b - Incap Hotfix - 07/29/2020 @ 08:45

- Actually fixed incap on the dedicated server.
- Heroes spawn with no damage or radiation.
- Heroes actually spawn with half hunger and hydration. Yay!
- Re-enabled holstering for all units.
- Fixed minor inconsistencies among hero unit stats.
* Still needs testing to confirm all units work properly.
* Always test on the dedicated server, not in EDEN. Scripts are NOT active in the raw SQM.
! Retweak loot tables and whatnot.

v0.7c - Loot Rebalance - 07/29/2020 @ 10:05

- Fixed zombies exploding like pinatas of loot.
- GF Loot script initialization and kill feed removed.
- Holstering removed, didn't work anyways.
- MP Persistent saving re-enabled.
* Still needs moar testing.
* Possible rebalance of ambient looting (furniture).
! Custom loot tables.

v0.8 - Loot Balance Redux - 7/30/2020 @ 15:50

- Removed zombie horde from safehouse.
- Removed persistence for MP testing.
- Roughly doubled search loot spawn chances.
* Dying from hypothermia causes a death loop @ 31.8C. Investigating.
! Loot table rebalance for GF & Search.

v0.8b - Dead Rising Update - 7/30/2020 @ 18:00
- All dead NPCs now resurrect as zombies within 30 seconds.
- Zombies form hordes over time instead of wandering.
- Loot values roughly doubled again for searching.
- AI Population factor up to 3 from 2.
- MP Persistence re-enabled for stability.
- Incapacitation rules toned down to basic from advanced.
- Bleed out duration down to 2 minutes from 3 minutes.
* Mauser is broken as heck (pending disable).
! Possibly add small chance to encounter enemies in vehicles. (Add more triggers)
! Consider adding triggers to add secret stashes with unique items.