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The Weekly Arrow - Changes from the week of November 6, 2016

Discussion in 'Announcements' started by Navarr, Nov 13, 2016.

The Weekly Arrow - Changes from the week of November 6, 2016
  1. Navarr Councilor

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    It's been a quiet week, so I'm afraid there won't be much to say. Work continues as ever on 1.9 - which is so close to release I can taste it.

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    Be aware! Scheduled Events are not our only events! Staff hold events constantly. The best way to be aware of current events? Keep an eye on our twitter account for event announcements!

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  2. Jedrek_O Regular Member

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    Small question: Are you sure that build team is still recruiting? I mean, thread you are directing people to is 5 months old and I can't find any info about anyone being accepted.
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  3. lJuanGB Platinum

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    Hi Jederk_O! The team accepted my a couple weeks ago, and I am already working with them! I highly suggest applying if you think you can improve the server.
  4. boogaert Emerald

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    Looks like the 1.9 update will be just in time for 1.11 to release!!!!! Sarcasm aside, will the update from 1.9 to 1.10/1.11 be smoother than the update to 1.9?
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  5. Haichao Platinum

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    I think I have read them say that it will be a 1.9 server with upwards compatibility, i.e. 1.10 clients will be able to connect and play but no 1.10 features will be used, similar to how it is now with 1.7 and 1.8
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  6. Navarr Councilor

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    This is correct. I believe we're going to be supporting 1.11 shortly after launch in the same way. The major issue going to 1.9 has been engine changes. Games that you could play in 1.7 were not ever upgraded to the 1.8 and 1.9 engines, which both included drastic changes. 1.10 and 1.11 have not.

    That said, in the future it's possible some games will require a higher version than the minimum supported (just like now)
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  7. Jedrek_O Regular Member

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    I'm glad to hear that, at least now I know that the system works. Good luck on your job!
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  8. Navarr Councilor

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    Thanks as always :stuck_out_tongue:
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