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Freth — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:55:55 +0000

I've been playing Rust Experimental the last few weeks just to see how it has progressed. I do like where Rust is going, but they wipe the servers so much now it's pointless to try to build up anything only to find your work is gone two days later. I'll continue to keep an eye on Rust's development and make a determination after the game is farther along and wipes are less frequent. So far they've managed to keep much of the same formula in the new game. Resources are easier to come by and stretch a lot farther than before. Building is different but better in my opinion. It has promise, so keep your eyes peeled as the game progresses.

Server is locked - Wednesday, February 5, 2014 1:12:19 PM

Freth — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:50:54 +0000

Your server is currently locked while we perform maintainence, such as updating the game

Server Wiped, New Loot Tables/Research

Freth — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 15:38:03 +0000

See the post in Discussion

Server changes - Wild West!

Freth — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:06:27 +0000

Coming in the next couple days will be server changes that will incorporate a "Wild West" feel.

I'll be resetting the server many times in the next few days to test air drop loot, rad loot and zombie loot.

Changes:

*Server wipe (after loot tables are where I want them)
*Homemade and low-end weapons (bow, revolver) become the mainstays.
*Weapons and armor from 9mm to M4/Bolt Action and Leather to Kevlar are going to have varying degrees of rarity.
*I may remove the high-end weapons and armor from the loot tables completely for several months so that they are not in play... giving time for the low-end weapons to become valid and useful.
*Air drops will contain gravy loot like planks, ammo and chicken breasts. Rares being metal, explosive charges and the odd inserted weapon progression (i.e. enabling 9mm down the road, then shotgun, then MP5A and so on). Air drops will happen once or twice a day and on the admin's whim, just to mix things up.
*Not knowing whether air drops will contain a rare weapon or not makes seeking out air drops for progression something you will need to do...and will force PVP. Your neighbor may be your friend, but it's each man for himself when it comes to loot.
*I may disable blueprints altogether at the start... and force research of weaposn you loot... thus prolonging the end game.

I'm excited about the new changes.

01-20-14 Server Update

Freth — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:54:13 +0000

From the host:

Hey guys!

A mandatory Rust update has just been released. We're currently rolling out the update to all servers, and all servers will be restarted to pick up the changes.

Also...
Post Dev Days Security patch
Posted on January 20, 2014 by Maurino Berry

An attempt was made to fix ghost/desync
Fall damage & suicide exploit fixed
Reduced lag when entering areas with lots of objects in them (big structures)
Rubber banding/network correction is a bit smarter
Laser/Flashlight on bolt action rifle/revolver are now fixed and point forward

Rusty Gold Rules and Guidelines

Freth — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 13:58:14 +0000

Rusty Gold Rules and Guidelines

PVP:

*Rad areas are open PVP, whether you’re openly carrying a firearm/explosive or not. Rule of thumb: If you can hear radiation ticks, PVP is in play.

*INNOCENT CIVILIANS ARE PROTECTED BY THE LAW! No KOS if the party is carrying a resource gathering device (including bow) or unarmed (exception: Rad areas are open season). If a KOS occurs and you mistook a person for a threat, you will do your utmost best to make sure the party gets their items back.

*If you repeat KOS innocent citizens, you will be kicked/banned.

*ANY person that uses a gathering weapon to attack a player is considered a threat and has consented to PVP.

*If you’re open carrying a weapon (firearm/explosive) in your hand, you are actively PVP. Any person that dies while open carring a weapon accepts that he was actively participating in PVP and there is no recourse.

*Wearing armor does not mean you’re actively participating in PVP, it means you’re wearing armor to protect yourself and stay warm.

*Deceit kills should be dealt with harshly. Anyone that hides behind not carrying a weapon and then acts like a friend, only to steal or kill when your back is turned is a coward and deserves to be the dust under your boot. And they may just become the dust under the admin’s boot as well.

RAIDS:

*Airdrops have been disabled. The only explosives (charges) you can acquire come from rare drops. This makes PVP raids rare and difficult by design and forces the player to EARN their keep and have an appreciation for what they earn.

*Raiding is a valid form of PVP. HOWEVER, if you raid, you take the chance of casting a negative light on yourself. Just like in real life, if you steal from someone else, you darn sure should expect consequences from the community.

*If you are inside your home during a raid, you are expected to defend your home or leave if you want to stay alive, preferably before shooting starts and you die. If you are outside your home during a raid, you may choose to stand idly by or defend your home. If you do nothing and you aren’t open carrying a weapon, you are not considered a threat and should not be killed. If you defend your home, you are actively participating in PVP.

*Raid griefing is not allowed. Griefing is disabling someone's base with non-removable pieces so they have to move somewhere else. Griefing can also be constant raid harrassment of a player. Any unreasonable conduct that fits the description of griefing will be grounds for banning.

NO SLEEP:

*No sleepers exist in Rusty Gold.

*Use your character as your safe. Gather your valuables before you log and keep them on you.

COMMUNITY:

*Communing is encouraged. Make friends, allies and groups to protect yourselves.

*Trade is an easy way to acquire new tech/items.

*Trivial disputes not in direct violation if the KOS/PVP rules are to be dealt with by the community and punished according to community decision.

*IMMATURITY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. If you’re not an adult and can’t act like an adult, go to another server. This includes unnecessary drama, childishness, begging, etc.

*The choice to be a solo player is a valid one. Each person chooses their path.

*Treat others as you would like to be treated. You get back what you give.

CHAT:

*Don’t use chat as your own personal communication device for lengthy conversations. If you’re standing next to someone, talk voice. If you can’t talk voice, get a headset/microphone.

ADMIN:

*Admin rights exist for enforcement of rules and guidelines, not to make your life (or mine) more convenient.

*I will earn my keep on my server, just like the rest.

Final Notes

At this stage in the game’s development, it makes no sense to have more than 50 people on a server, considering map size and the dynamics that occur; unless you want to have a PVP free-for-all, which you can find on any number of other FPS games. To me, the Rust experience should be a good, healthy and long game with lasting community and realized progress vs effort without someone constantly trying to take it away from you (being assholes). That’s the Rust experience I want to have. Are you with me?

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