VU 8.5
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VU 8.5 Content List ENTROPIA UNIVERSE VERSION UPDATE 8.5 2006-07-04 *** PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT IF YOU FIND SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY IN THE ENTROPIA UNIVERSE! IT MIGHT PROVIDE THE INFO YOU NEED BEFORE CONTACTING THE ENTROPIA UNIVERSE SUPPORT DEPARTMENT! *** VERSION UPDATE FEATURES Desktop Icons & Keyboard Mapping The User Interface has been remodeled. The Quick Bar is now replaced with a new system allowing the creation of Desktop Icons for your favorite tools, weapons, actions and system functions. Extensive Keyboard Mapping is also available and easily organized into nine Action Sets; you can now have every situation from hunting to dancing right at your fingertips. Remember: Desktop Icons and Keyboard Maps are separate functions and must be created/mapped separately. A Global Action Set is also available for functions you always need close at hand. Please view the updated 'Movement & Interaction' section of the Participants Guide on this website as well as the help texts included In-World by clicking the '?' symbols on the new interfaces. Massive Advertising The Advertising System is now functional with initial advertisements from Massive now being shown. More will appear over the coming days. Enabling the Ad System in the Client Loader allows participants access to higher loots. New Land Areas, Creatures & Resources New land areas have been discovered on the Amethera continent, including new arctic, jungle and swamp climates, new outposts, purchasable land areas and an array of interesting items and artifacts to discover. The land areas also include several new creatures specific to the arctic and swamp climates. A number of new minerals and energy matters have also been discovered in these new areas. Graphics & Animation Adjustments have been made so that clothes and armor fit better on avatars. Several new hair styles have also been added. An improvement has been made to the light settings in the Entropia Universe that makes the lighting more natural. AI The AI of mobs has been improved in order to avoid abuse. Action Library Several new actions have been added to the Action Library, including the camera mode which allows height positioning of the view camera. Construction & Blueprints Several new components have been added for furniture construction. New furniture and weapons blueprints are also available. The success rate is displayed in the blueprint item info. Shops The participant shops beneath the 'Hjorten' building in New Oxford are now available for business. Auction The Sollomate Crusho has been moved under the Crush Weapons category while miscellaneous animal parts and natural materials have now been grouped under the materials category. Storage Terminal in Port Atlantis The Storage Terminal in Port Atlantis has been moved to facilitate easier access. Terminology A generic 'uses per minute' for all tools that employ a delay is now displayed in the Item Info. Entropia Universe Cash Card The Item Info text for the Entropia Universe Cash Card has been updated. Inventory The Inventory can now be moved around the screen. Sweat Limit There is no longer a skill cap for sweating. Enhancements The rank order in the Active Event window now works correctly throughout an Event. An issue where avatars became locked when lying down with an active teleporter chip has been resolved. It's no longer possible to get onto the roof of the Treasure Island Bronze and Platinum buildings.
VU 8.5.1 Content List ENTROPIA UNIVERSE MINI-UPDATE 8.5.1 2006-07-07 The Entropia Universe has been updated with VU 8.5.1. Some of the enhancements include: * Fixes to the Repair Terminal. * New condition for trapped creatures. * Stuck object icon fix.
VU 8.5.2.2 Content List ENTROPIA UNIVERSE MINI-UPDATE 8.5.2.2 2006-07-21 Celebrating our involvement in the Swedish business delegation travelling to Shanghai for the arrival of the Swedish Ship Götheborg on the 29th of August, MindArk have released a mini-update that simply includes a virtual version of the majestic old-world ship in the waters south-east of New Oxford. The Shanghai conference on the the 30th of August will involve a presentation of the Entropia Universe alongside other leading Swedish companies like Ericsson and Volvo. While many of us can't be there to share the moment, we can now enjoy a beautiful replica of the Götheborg in the calm waters outside New Oxford.
VU 8.5.4 Content List ENTROPIA UNIVERSE MINI-UPDATE 8.5.4 2006-08-29 The Entropia Universe has been updated with VU 8.5.4. * Difficulties in saving settings for Desktop Icons, Action Sets and Keyboard Maps have been reduced. * Creature AI has been improved to reduce 'undamageable condition' incidents.
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Entropia Universe Version Update 8.5 04 Jul 2006
The Entropia Universe servers will be temporarily unavailable while we implement VU 8.5 between:
2006.07.04 06:00 and 2006.07.04 10:00 UTC
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
VU 8.5 Preview 30 Jun 2006
Desktop Icons & Keyboard Mapping Preview
The brand new User Interface coming in VU 8.5 is a great improvement to the Entropia Universe. If you want to be prepared for all the new functionality, check out the preview here.
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Desktop Icons & Keyboard Mapping Preview
The upcoming VU 8.5 involves considerable improvements to the User Interface. The new layout will include completely customizable keyboard mapping features, and the ability to create desktop icons.
Introduction
The new user interface allows you to completely customize your desktop layout through the use of:
- Desktop Icons
- Action Sets
- Keyboard Maps
The following picture is the default setup that new participants will meet when they first login. Existing participants will find their Quick Bars converted to Action Sets and HUD Icons to the Global Action Set.
The Edit Panel
The Edit Panel is the central component and must be activated for all configuration changes to your desktop layout and functionality.
The Edit Panel is activated from the Action Library, by clicking the Edit Panel Icon.
Once activated, the Edit Panel provides access to:
- Desktop Icons
- the Action Set Panel
- the Keyboard Map
- the Action Library
- the Inventory
- a Reset Default Settings Option
The Edit Panel also contains a Trash Can where Icons can be removed and disposed of.
Desktop Icons
Desktop Icons can now be created for your favorite tools, weapons and actions by simply dragging their icons from the Inventory and Action Library directly onto the desktop.
The Edit Panel must always be open for all configurations. Move and position Desktop Icons by grabbing the black frame that appears when the cursor moves over them. Desktop Icons are deleted by dragging the center area of the icon to the Trash Can in the Edit Panel.
Desktop Icons may be grouped using snap logic.
Lock the positioning of Desktop Icons by closing the Edit Panel.
Desktop Icons will then be stored into the active Action Set.
Action Sets
Up to nine Action Sets may be created for easy access to specific groups of equipment and actions. Mapped to your favorite keys, you may for example, wish to have a hunting set containing your favorite weapons and medical equipment, or a mining set with all your mining tools.
Once mapped to your favorite keys, the assigned equipment or actions can easily be activated by the simple pressing of a key.
Aside from key mapping, free standing Desktop Icons can also be part of an Action Set, easily activated by clicking them with your mouse.
By creating Actions Sets you can quickly and easily change sets depending on which situation you may be in, using the Action Set Panel.
The Action Set Panel
In simple mode, the Action Set Panel allows you to change and activate Actions Sets using the left and right white arrow points.
Advanced Mode is activated using the downward pointing arrow. In order to access Advanced Mode you must enable the Advanced Action Set Mode in the Options Interface. The Advanced mode allows you to display any number of Action Sets using the left column buttons.
Please Note: Displaying all Action Sets initially may be confusing as the Action Sets will appear on top of each other. Try to move each Action Set individually before displaying them all.
Move an Action Set by first opening the Edit Panel. Activate the Action Set you wish to move using the Action Set Panel. By grabbing the left most icon in the Action Set you will be able to move the entire Action Set. Drop the Action Set where you wish and close the Edit Panel to store its position.
Remember, in order to reconfigure or reposition Action Sets the Edit Panel must be opened.
The Keyboard Map
The Keyboard Map allows you to assign tools, weapons or actions to specific keys on your keyboard. By activating the desired Action Set, icons may be dragged from the Inventory or Action Library and assigned to a key.
Nine Actions Sets are available, which can be customized exactly as you wish.
Note that Desktop Icons are NOT automatically created during Keyboard Mapping and must be created separately if desired.
The Global Action Set
The Global Action Set, designated by an asterix(*) is always available irrespective of which Action Set you may currently have activated.
With the Edit Panel open, the Global Action Set can be configured by selecting the * symbol in the Advanced Action Set Panel.
The Global Action Set is a great place to keep your most important tools, weapons, actions or system functions like your Map and the EU Transaction Center - things you always want close at hand.
Help
Don't forget to use the Help Texts included. The Help Texts are easily displayed using the '?' symbol.
VU 8.5 Coming Features 22 Jun 2006
Action Icons & Keyboard Mapping
The upcoming VU 8.5 will involve considerable improvements to the User Interface. A new layout will include completely customizable keyboard mapping features, and the ability to create unlimited desktop icons. These enhancements will allow participants faster and easier control over their avatars.
Avatar Enhancement
Continuing to make the appearance and proportions of avatars more realistic, enhancements have been made to remove small glitches that could appear through certain combinations of clothing or armor.
EBN: Pristine Lands Found 19 Jun 2006
The Imperial Explorers continue to map the vast land areas in the northern reaches of Amethera, with new species of wildlife and flora being catalogued. In order to allow for the smooth expansion of the ever-growing colonist population, the Imperial government has decreed that almost all land areas discovered will be divided into sellable lots as soon as possible. This process should be finalized during the summer.
EBN: Explorer feedback 16 Jun 2006
Members of the Imperial Explorer Department have sent word about their latest endeavor, mapping the Calypso surface. Although communications are constantly failing due to magnetic lag storms one image came through to EBN, which shows a currently pristine area. The Imperial Government expects to have maps and locations set up by the next Version Update.
