So as some may have noticed the server has changed alot since the new systems were implemented in Rust, the server ran vanilla for a full wipe now is running back modded again, all current server details can be found http://solidaritygamingnetwork.com/forum/m/36464619/viewthread/28416035-solidarity-rust-server

NEWS

As we all know Rust was hit with a massive update last week, with this came a new xp levelling system. This system bought with it a whole bunch of BUGS and EXPLOITS, as a result there will be a forced wipe this week......

Here is an insert from a Rustafied post - [It has been a rocky start for the new XP system. With huge balance issues and poor performance, the team has been scrambling to get everything solid again. Thankfully, they are making some significant strides forward in both categories. There is, however, an impact to these fixes: another full forced wipe is on the way... ~Rustafied]

This however is not a bad thing for us, as we have our public event kicking off on july 15tth-18th. This means everyone will be starting at an even par.

UPDATES

A whole lot of changes have been made to how the xp system works, decreasing alot of ways xp can be gained. Here are some examples~
-The amount of xp you can earn from a player has changed to 6xp (maximum)
-You will not get xp for using resources, instead you will get it from crafting but only for the 1st few times you craft an item
-xp gain diminshes. This means you will get the less xp the more someone harvests for you
-xp radius system(W.I.P.), this means you wont get xp off other players that are xxx distance from your location, hopefully this means there will be less afk players and more players hanging around each other for xp boost.

Adding to the xp changes, there is some performance changes coming with the next update. Last update forced servers to be using 30+ GB of RAM, this issue was resolved however there is still alot of work to be done. However Garry has some projects in the works which should include some optimizations having servers running smoother with the update.

The gunplay optimizations that were mentioned in devblog 117, this will change hitboxes and how damaege is dealt. No more clothing hits getting counted as a body hit, no more little vulnerable spots meaning greater consistency, PvP should feel alot more 'realistic' so to speak after next update.

You may have noticed the introduction of direct x 12 feature, it is not recomended to use this, from the looks of it it will be awhile before all the performance issues caused by using this will be fixed.

SERVER UPDATES

With the new xp system came many server changes, while the server has been running at 2x we will be changing to 5x. This is not an overly dramatic increase and along with the zLevels plugin this should suffice.
Big Weekend this Weekend 15th-18th july aus, event officialy kicks off at 6am gmt +9.30.
Going to add a new humanity plugin which will give players more of an option of taking on a hero/bandit roll.
Remover tool will only be active until fridays update, until the ownership string is worked out this tool can and will be overly exploited, to avoid this i am removing this plugin from the server.(please ensure you have everything correctly placed.)
Active kits will be tweaked to suit players a little better without being OP.
More quests will be added during the week.

~{SGN] MickDumdee
www.solidaritygamingnetwork.com

Calling All RUST Survivors,

You are being deployed to SGN's RUST server for a weekend of fun and CHAOS!!!
This event will commence on Friday the 15th of July ( Australia ) at 07:00 ( utc+10 ) and will end on Monday the 18th July ( Australia ) at 18:00 ( utc+10 ).
Your instructions are. Gather, Build, Defend and SURVIVE!!!

How to Register for Total Chaos on SGN!!!

- You must comment below with your IGN or steam user ID, failure to do so will instantly void any achievements you may have made, and you will not be eligible to win a steam wallet!!! You will then be added to this thread with an event number, we are limiting this event to 80 registrations.

- You must then Join us on SGN's modded RUST server from the event start times, there will be no achievements recorded before this time! To find the SGN RUST server you must search ' SGN ' in the modded server list ( remember to add us to your favorites! ) once you connect to the server after the event has commenced, it is every man for himself GOOD LUCK!!!


Event Rules and Regulations!!!

- All standard server rule sets apply to this event, there will be no additional rules added for this event.
- V.I.P Packages will not be available during this event, you will not be able to ' buy ' any advantages you will be playing on an absolutely level playing field.
- SGN's Admins and Members will be attending this event, SGN Admins and Members are NOT ELIGABLE TO WIN ANY EVENT PRIZES. our roll during this event is to monitor the event closely to make sure the weekend has played out inside the server rule sets, We will also be contributing to the chaos to make sure everyone stays on there toes making this weekend as challenging as RUST can possibly be!!!
- Only one Prize will be issued to each person who makes the highest achievement by the end of the event.
- SGN Admins/Officers in charge of this event are Tapper21 , MickDumdee


Event Prizes and Achievements!!!

We will be giving away five $20 Steam Wallets to the people who complete and master the following achievements!!!

- Most PVP kills /$20 steam wallet
- Most Items Crafted /$20 steam wallet
- Most killed Bears /$20 steam wallet
- Longest PVP Kill /$20 steam wallet
- Most Explosives used /$20 steam wallet



Once this event has closed we will then do our final checks and post the results of the event here on SGN's RUST forums, if you are a winner I will then forward you Steam Wallet codes so you can claim your prize!!!


Good Luck Survivors!

- Solidarity Gaming Network