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Thursday August 31, 2017
Version beta/update-50 in Sunrise Crater

In addition to a few bug fixes and feature improvements, this update to FreeSO introduces a new 3D mode that allows the game to be rendered and playable in 3D, in real time.

To run the game in 3D mode, you can toggle it in the settings on the launcher. If you are running the game through a shortcut icon, simply add the parameter -3d to the end of the of the target in the shortcut properties.

3D Update


You can read more about Rhys' efforts in bringing this feature to life over on the FreeSO Blog.
Posted by: Matt
Tuesday August 8, 2017
Version beta/update-45 & 46 in Sunrise Crater

In version 45:
  • Fixed disconnect that happened when accessing city lot state when a lot was going online or offline
  • Fixed lots getting stuck when I/O takes too long
  • Shutdown stuck lots to immediately free all avatars and the lot
  • Add VM abort mode which tries to kill check tree loops as quickly as possible

In version 46:
  • Fix city data service never adding anything to the lot collection
  • Fix chat bubble's old assumption about text height
  • Attempt to reintroduce TTS avoiding linking
  • Re-enable cursors
  • Attempt optimization for city view spritebatch
  • Mina bug should now close faulty connection, rather than spiraling out of control and crashing the server
  • Fix relationship dialog crashing in roommates mode when you aren't part of a house
  • Fix log typos
Posted by: Matt