Hello Xsyon Citizens! First of all, Happy Independence Day to all USA players! Not much has changed since my last update. Updating the entire graphics code is a lot of work for one person! I do feel that I’m getting to the end of this update though and I expect to commence final tests on the graphics update in early September. This month I am taking a much needed vacation to visit family. I haven’t taken a break in a long time. When I return I should be able ...
The Magic Realm Christmas Scavenger Hunt Peace Server Event Date: Saturday, December 28th, 2004 Start Time: Noon Pacific Time 1 pm Mountain Time 2 pm Central Time 3 pm Eastern Time I will be busy hiding rewards on the morning of December 28th, 2004 at The Magic Realm, so The Magic Realm is off limits until I start summons for the event. ...
Hello Xsyon Citizens! I'd like to keep you all informed of how things are coming along with my current graphics update as it's been a while since I last posted. The graphics are coming along alright. The DirectX 11 functions are complete and DirectX 12 functions are nearly done. DirectX 13 conversion is well underway. I'm just trying to get everything updated and ready so that when I launch these updates players will be able to choose what system runs best on their ...
Hello Xsyon Citizens! It’s been quite a while since my last progress report. Things are coming along but there is still a little ways to go with the graphics update. The basic DirectX 11 update is done with a few minor effects that need to be converted or improved. Setting up the code for the many different combinations of effects and settings has unfortunately been very time consuming. I’ve also converted most of the code for switching to DirectX 12 (and then ...
Hello Xsyon Citizens! As many of you know, there were big problems at the data center that hosts Xsyon's game servers over the past few weeks. I've been moving things around and also upgrading the database code. For now, there is a new Xsyon Launcher for players that play directly and off of Steam. You can find this launcher linked to in the old Launcher window or through your account page on the Xsyon website. I am testing out locations for a future and more ...
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