NCE 2.5.703

Created on 10/20/2025 8:50:59 PM

Gameworld & Content

  • Added a new message, when your hacktool TL isn't fitting the target;
  • Added new Event NPCs;
  • Trophies, MC5 Implants, WoC disks and tech parts can no longer be sold to vendors;
  • Added a two new wasteland towers;
  • HEW Technology added to Plaza SEC-3;
  • Heavy Belts are now researchable;

Server & Client Updates

  • Hacking updated to include tech level. The tech level of the hack tool must be at least the level of the target to enter hack. Outposts and belts will require a tech level 150 tool;
  • Fixed an issue where certain setups required zone/relog/drug after genrep;
  • Fixed an issue that caused a large reduction in condition when repairing tools;
  • CityCom Terminal Missions will automatically select your current faction;
  • Reworked parts of the .dat and world texture reading, also removed unnecessary texture data from .bsps, reducing file size and sync times;
  • Numerous backend server and client improvements;
  • Therenall: "We rewrote the database layer so it wasn't using some shitty ancient version of mysql.dll and MyISAM tables that shit the bed when the server crashes, and now properly uses query transactions for things like character creation, deletion, etc. As well as properly uses parameterized queries."

Graphics

  • Added re-mastered Area MC5 clothing for NPCs;
  • Fixed artifacts on some item icons;