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UNIT: Savage Game Design TO: Arma 3 Users OPSUM: Prairie Fire Team helps with Special Forces veteran's Medal of Honor {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2799889/33b705b31455f8fee3cab070f8350c67f6042780.png EVALUATION Hello Arma 3 players! S.O.G. Prairie Fire developer studio Savage Game Design was part of the volunteer team campaigning for Colonel Paris Davis to be awarded the Medal of Honor. The Special Forces officer was recommended for the award by his Commanding Officer in 1965 and again in 1969, but the Army lost the paperwork twice. Full Report https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227700/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2799889/9cf6230798725e4ef750bbaa92b04f031509b684.jpg Attention Soldiers, Prepare yourself for the Arma 3 Spring Sale! We've got some juicy discounts for you to celebrate the start of a new season. You can now save up to 75% on Arma 3 and all it's DLCs and expansions from March 16. to March 23. See you on the battleground! Arma 3 base game - 75% off Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war. https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/Arma_3/ Arma 3 DLC & expansions - 66% off Reinforce your Arma 3 game with additional terrains, factions, weapons, vehicles, gear, campaigns, scenarios, and more. https://store.steampowered.com/app/395180/Arma_3_Apex/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/288520/Arma_3_Karts/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021790/Arma_3_Contact/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/571710/Arma_3_Laws_of_War/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/798390/Arma_3_Tanks/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/601670/Arma_3_Jets/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/332350/Arma_3_Marksmen/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/304380/Arma_3_Helicopters/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/744950/Arma_3_TacOps_Mission_Pack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/249860/Arma_3_Soundtrack/ Arma 3 Creator DLC Expand your Arma 3 experience even further with Creator DLC packs made by external third-party developers. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227700/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1616620/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire_Soundtrack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/ For even more in-game assets, scenarios, mods, and other types of content, visit the Arma 3 Steam Workshop, Here you'll find 100,000+ free Workshop items shared by talented community content creators. To get in touch with other members in our community, you can always jump into the Arma Discord server, head over to the /r/arma subreddit and Bohemia forums, or join one of thousands community groups via Arma 3 Units. Finally, be sure to follow Arma 3 on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and right here on Steam!

FROM: High Command TO: Arma 3 Users UNIT: Main Branch (Windows) ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.12 (Text to Texture, UI to Texture, Platform Support) SIZE: ~54 MB / ~48 MB (depends on Contact ownership) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2799889/ce3db37328dccefae889178dd7868348fcea1ad3.png More in the full changelog and SPOTREP

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2799889/891ac222fd72fab3d43c4c1539cc5aa91dc92eff.jpg Hey Troopers, Lunar Sales are here once again, this time the Lunar Year is in the spirit of the Rabbit, and like a rabbit, you’ll have a chance to hop on Arma 3 and all its DLCs that are on sale this month! Arma 3 is 75% off and all Arma 3 DLCs are 66% off, so grab a copy and hop on the battlefield alone or with your friends! The sale runs from January 21. to January 30. Arma 3 base game - 75% off Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war. https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/Arma_3/ Arma 3 DLC & expansions - 66% off Reinforce your Arma 3 game with additional terrains, factions, weapons, vehicles, gear, campaigns, scenarios, and more. https://store.steampowered.com/app/395180/Arma_3_Apex/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/288520/Arma_3_Karts/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021790/Arma_3_Contact/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/571710/Arma_3_Laws_of_War/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/798390/Arma_3_Tanks/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/601670/Arma_3_Jets/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/332350/Arma_3_Marksmen/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/304380/Arma_3_Helicopters/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/744950/Arma_3_TacOps_Mission_Pack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/249860/Arma_3_Soundtrack/ Arma 3 Creator DLC Expand your Arma 3 experience even further with Creator DLC packs made by external third-party developers. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227700/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1616620/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire_Soundtrack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/ For even more in-game assets, scenarios, mods, and other types of content, visit the Arma 3 Steam Workshop, Here you'll find 100,000+ free Workshop items shared by talented community content creators. To get in touch with other members in our community, you can always jump into the Arma Discord server, head over to the /r/arma subreddit and Bohemia forums, or join one of thousands community groups via Arma 3 Units. Finally, be sure to follow Arma 3 on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and right here on Steam!

FROM: High Command TO: Arma 3 Users UNIT: Main Branch (Windows) ACTIVITY: Hotfix 2.10 (Launcher) SIZE: ~15 MB {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2799889/3eb7d5d091e7ef062a35ee1dbf4fe4d00194fbba.png More in the full changelog and SPOTREP

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2799889/f8f5a6748d2259cc68dcbb32904da402470f4315.png 2023 is here, and with a new year comes an opportunity to look back at the previous one. We celebrated Arma 3’s 9th anniversary, and released several platform updates, Creator DLC updates, as well as a Charity Bundle – plus we welcomed nearly a million new recruits into the fold! Meanwhile, the community has been as active as ever - playing the game, sharing screenshots, making videos, forming units, and posting tens of thousands of new items to the Steam Workshop. So let’s take a moment to briefly recap Arma 3's many highlights of 2022. Head over to our website to read the full blog post: https://arma3.com/news/year-in-arma-3-2022 We have some very special plans throughout 2023 for Arma 3's 10th Anniversary - so stay tuned to our social media for upcoming announcements! Here's to a great new year!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/2799889/21e19e4ca6cca11be67abc2fac95fc9ef410bfd3.jpg It’s that time of year again and you know what that means – The Steam Winter Sale 2022 is here! We’ve prepared a bunch of festive discounts for you so feel free to grab a deal for yourself, or perhaps give a gift to someone who’s been good this year. You can get Arma 3 for 75% off and all Arma 3 DLCs are 66% off from 12/22/2022 to 01/05/2023! Merry Christmas! Arma 3 base game - 75% off Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war. https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/Arma_3/ Arma 3 DLC & expansions - 66% off Reinforce your Arma 3 game with additional terrains, factions, weapons, vehicles, gear, campaigns, scenarios, and more. https://store.steampowered.com/app/395180/Arma_3_Apex/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/288520/Arma_3_Karts/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1021790/Arma_3_Contact/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/571710/Arma_3_Laws_of_War/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/798390/Arma_3_Tanks/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/601670/Arma_3_Jets/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/332350/Arma_3_Marksmen/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/304380/Arma_3_Helicopters/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/744950/Arma_3_TacOps_Mission_Pack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/249860/Arma_3_Soundtrack/ Arma 3 Creator DLC Expand your Arma 3 experience even further with Creator DLC packs made by external third-party developers. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227700/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1616620/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire_Soundtrack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_CSLA_Iron_Curtain/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Western_Sahara/ For even more in-game assets, scenarios, mods, and other types of content, visit the Arma 3 Steam Workshop, Here you'll find 100,000+ free Workshop items shared by talented community content creators. To get in touch with other members in our community, you can always jump into the Arma Discord server, head over to the /r/arma subreddit and Bohemia forums, or join one of thousands community groups via Arma 3 Units. Finally, be sure to follow Arma 3 on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and right here on Steam!

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Rust developer Facepunch Studios has canceled a small event that would have taken place at a coffee shop in San Francisco next week, citing "an IRL threat.".. Read more.

DRONE The Drone is a new player-controlled craftable deployable, operated from the Computer Station. Easily damaged from impacts. Can be picked up and deployed just about anywhere - but it doesn't have the best signal, so you'll need to control it using nearby Computer Station. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20230301/rc_drone_02.jpg https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20230301/rc_drone_01.jpg The Drone can be unlocked from the tier 2 workbench tech tree. RF DETONATED C4 C4 can now be remotely detonated via RF. Select the item and click enable RF, then set a frequency. An RF Broadcaster or detonator can then be set to the same frequency and as soon as the C4 detects the signal, BOOM. Please note that C4 deployed outside of your building privilege zone will decay after 24 hours. Also, anyone can pick it up (with a 5 second delay) so keep a look out when using it during raids. Use it to set traps in your own base or for controlled demolition of someone else's. There has never been a better time to bankrupt a clan! https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20230301/RF_C4_01.jpg PTZ SECURITY CAMERA A new player-craftable CCTV Camera system can be used for real-time surveillance and security when paired with the Computer Station. This camera has pan, tilt, and zoom capability and must be placed on a ceiling. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20230301/ptz_securitycam_01.jpg All cameras now require 3 power instead of 5. The PTZ camera can be unlocked from the workbench level 2 tech tree. PLAYER CONTROLLED AUTO TURRET Autoturrets can now be configured to be pairable with a Computer Station. While the autoturret is turned off, there is a new menu to set the ID which you can then add in your Computer Station. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20230301/rc_auto_turret_01.jpg When connected to an autoturret from a Computer Station you will take control of it so you can look around and even shoot at things. However, the camera on the autoturrets don't have a great view of far away objects. The autoturret cannot be controlled whilst in peacekeeper mode. CCTV IN RUST+ Something that has constantly been requested in Rust+ is the ability to view cameras. I've tried a few different solutions to get that working but had nothing that worked good enough until recently. You'll now be able to add cameras from a paired server in Rust+ and view them from your phone! This is an alpha release of the feature. I'll be working on improvements over time but, if there are any issues found, it may be disabled or limited to preserve server stability. Server owners can control this feature using the 'camerarenderer' set of convars. Video Example Here The signal from your cameras has got to travel a long way to get to your phone so everything is low quality but you should be able to make out most things in the world. All of the new, controllable cameras can also be used from Rust+! You will need to make sure you have the very latest version of Rust+ from the App Store or Google Play. You wi...

The Rust Industrial update is here to make your bases run more smoothly than ever. The February 2023 Rust update brings dramatic changes to one of the best survival games on PC, introducing automation tools to help overhaul your Rust base building capabilities. Among the features on offer are ways to automate your storage sorting, automatic crafting, and a nice cosy furnace for those colder nights after a Rust wipe. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Rust water is getting more watery The Rust September update adds a brutal new mode to the survival game Steam Survival Fest sale discounts include two of the greats

INDUSTRIAL Bring new levels of efficiency and unlock new avenues for automation with this month's set of Industrial entities. With these new tools you can move items around your base as well as craft items automatically without you needing to lift a finger. Storage Adaptor The Storage Adaptor is the starting point for most of your Industrial plans - simply attach an adaptor to an existing storage entity to make that entity compatible with your Industrial systems. The adaptor does not require power. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20230201/indst_storageadapter_01.jpg Some entities have more than one slot that a storage adaptor can be attached to for ease of placement. Typically the storage adaptor can use all inventory slots on it's attached storage for input/output, although there are some exceptions: When attached to a furnace the Input will insert items into the Fuel/Inputs item slots while the output will remove items from the output slots When attached to a locker the storage adaptor will only access one partition, to access all partitions you'll need to place three storage adaptors https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20230201/indst_storageadapter_02.jpg The storage adaptor is compatible with: Tool Cupboard Large Wooden Box Small Wooden Box Small Furnace Large Furnace Refinery Electric Furnace Locker Fridge Drop box Vending Machine Industrial Conveyor The Conveyor is responsible for moving items from one entity to another, generally via Storage Adaptors. Once powered and turned on the conveyor will look for items in containers connected to its inputs and then divide those items amongst its outputs. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20230202/indst_conveyor_01.jpg By default a Conveyor will move any item it can find, but you can also assign a filter to have more precise control over exactly what items you're moving. Each Conveyor's filter can have up to 12 items or categories (resources/components/clothing/etc). When a filter is assigned the Conveyor will only transfer items that pass those conditions. You can also assign values to each item in a filter to control quantities, by setting the Maximum amount (don't send resources if the target container has over X of that resource already) and Minimum amount (only send resources in a minimum batch of X size). You'll also find a Filter Pass and Filter Fail electrical passthrough, these will activate based on the current state of the conveyor allowing you to control other parts of the Industrial network based on what items are being moved around. Pipe Tool The Pipe Tool is how you connect industrial entities - if you've used the Wire or Hose tool before you'll be right at home. Pipes come in 4 colours to help identify what's going where. Same distance rules apply here except that the anchor points need to be a small distance apart from one another and that pipes cannot go through building blocks or Vending Machines. They can go through deployables like doors. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/202302...

Someone must have sarcastically asked the developers of survival game Rust if "water was wet" at some point, and the answer seems to have been, "not wet enough!" Rust water is going to get wetter, in other words - although not in time for the next patch, which arrives in the main game on February 2. That update will, however, include a host of additional changes to some of the new industrial management elements that have appeared on the test servers. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Rust September update adds a brutal new mode to the survival game Steam Survival Fest sale discounts include two of the greats Rust update completely changes gunplay

TWITCH DROPS They are back! Join us! Starting Sunday January 15th at 1PM PST / 9PM GMT for the next Trust in Rust Charity tournament! https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1211b1/td21-trust-in-rust-blog.jpg hJune and Rustoria teamed up to raise money for YouAreRAD. They're a mental health and counseling charity that gives back to the community. With the funds raised from the event RAD provides FREE therapy sessions to the Rust community in return. Tune into the event to find out how to take advantage of this offer and get signed up! Store Items There will be amazing charity and event-specific item skins on the store this week only. They are exclusive & non-tradable as the proceeds go to RAD. Twitch Drops Starting January 15th 1PM PST / 9PM GMT Twitch drops will begin! 4 Exclusive drops from hJune's Twitch channel 4 general drops you can get by watching any creator participating in the event These drops go all week as well. Ends January 22. Get your watch time in! Get synced up at https://twitch.facepunch.com/ If you're not hyped yet this trailer may help :) XMAS BASE WINNERS Our Rustmas Base Decoration contest has concluded! We announced the winners on Twitter already and they're claiming their prizes. First place was @Hell_Faerie https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1111b1/winner%201.2.jpg https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1111b1/winner%201.jpg Second place was @5_40i https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1111b1/winner%202.jpg https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1111b1/winner%202.2.jpg Congrats to both! We'll see you all in the next one! COBALT RECRUITMENT Not too many words are needed for this one. Alpha made a cinematic Cobalt Recruitment ad. RUST GLOSSARY Our friends at Corrosion Hour have done quite a lot of guides in the past but this Rust Glossary is good if you're trying to be a cool dad in front of the kids. https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b0911b1/glossary.png "To bridge the language gap between veteran players and those spawning in for the first time, we have compiled the RUST glossary of terms and phrases to lift the veil, so to speak." It's basically a decoder for all things Rust slang. Goes through abbreviations and callouts one would need to be in the know. Even if you are a Rust veteran it's rather amusing to go through some of these and see how we've evolved over the years. Check it out! SMARTEST FARMERS IN RUST FancyOrb is usually known for his curated experimental and event challenges. He's dusted off his pickaxe and played an actual Rust wipe with the best botanists this side of launch. The Weed Farmers. EPICDESK CAMPAIGNS EpicDesk has some great campaigns going right now! https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1511b1/epicdeskhorizontallogo.png They specialize is huge deskmats curated by your favorite creators. They are limited edition and once the campaign is over you can no longer get them! From now until early February you can get your hands on preorders for: Motion - Ends Feb 5th Falcon - Ends Feb 5th Dyanna - Ends Feb 1st Happy - En...

BACK TO WORK Servers are now wiped, Santa is packing up and clearing out the bodies, we hope you enjoyed the Holiday Season. We're getting back to work after a couple of weeks off, which is why this blog is lighter than usual, we're looking forward to the journey ahead in 2023! Later this year will celebrate Rust's 10th Birthday, which has been an incredible journey. We have some big plans to finish out the year, we'll share details in the coming months. In this blog, we'll look back at 2022, some of Rust's achievements, and give a sneak peek at what to expect from us in 2023. https://files.facepunch.com/Alistair/01/04/0620F1/2022-recap.jpg https://files.facepunch.com/Alistair/01/04/4m4901/chrome_LjMpZgOpnN.png Visit rust.facepunch.com/2022 to see the full recap. LOOKING FORWARDS What can you expect from us in 2023? More of the same! Guaranteed monthly updates every first Thursday of the month, along with occasional hotfixes and holiday events. NEXT MONTH In February, we'll release the industrial update, which includes the electric furnace, item piping and filtering, allowing you to automate many aspects of your base storage troubles. Can't wait till February? Starting tomorrow Rust Staging Aux2 branch will be publicly playable, allowing everyone to test and give feedback. https://files.facepunch.com/2023-01-05-043410.large.nohud.jpg HAPIS ISLAND RETIREMENT Additionally, in February, we'll be permanently retiring Hapis Island map, this will be your last month to play Hapis. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20220601/hapis_02.jpg We'll be launching another map maker competition in the coming weeks. FORWARDS We have a ton of content currently in development, if you're keeping an eye on our commits page, you'll already know. This year you can expect to see new monuments such as the Nuclear Missile Silo Monument, Ferry Terminal and more. New DLC such as building block skins, new items and weapons and so much more. TWITCH DROPS SAVE THE DATE - TRUST IN RUST IS BACK!! We're excited to announce that hJune has teamed up with Rustoria again for the next Trust in Rust tournament on Sunday, January 15th, 2023. https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b0411b1/TIR%20screencap.png Tournament starts at 1:00PM PST / 9:00PM GMT. THERE WILL BE TWITCH DROPS! Some exclusives for the event and general drops you can earn from your favorite creator channels. THIS IS A CHARITY EVENT! Proceeds from exclusive store skins sales and event donations go to You Are RAD. Rise Above the Disorder is a non-profit mental health organization that provides counseling for a lot of the gaming community. They are creating a fund for our very own Rust community. Anyone, anywhere, can have access to free therapy sessions regardless of their financial situation so they can begin on their journey of healing. More details to come later. Watch socials and our community blog next week!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! From everyone at Facepunch, we'd all like to wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone! The Christmas Event is once again live! If you haven't been around for this before, here's what you can expect: Every once in a while you will hear the sound of jingle bells. Run outside and look for a gift! Two gifts are spawned per player, in a radius of about 40m from where you are standing. Run up and bash it open to receive your Christmas presents. They come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. If you have enough small presents stashed, you can "trade up" to a medium or large. The contents of each present vary, but you'll find a mix of resources, weapons, and candy. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20201218/xmas2020_giftboxes.jpg Once again, you will be able to find Santa hats and reindeer antlers, both of which can be worn and provide a decent amount of protection. There’s also a lickable candy cane club, and two types of stockings. If you hang a stocking inside your base when the jingle bells ring the stocking will fill up with loot. The larger stocking has a higher chance for better items and both last around 5-10 refills. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20201218/xmas2020_santasleigh.jpg The advent calendar is a craftable deployable available to everyone during the Christmas event. Once placed you can claim an in-game surprise once every in-real-life day. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20211215/xmas_adventcalendar.jpg The Christmas event ends on January 5th @ 19:00GMT Have fun! Gingerbread / Cake Mines Run, run fast as you can, the gingerbread men are coming! Gingerbread houses have mysteriously started appearing throughout the world, leading to an underground dungeon, smelling a little like grandma's baking, but be careful, it's not going to be a cakewalk if you enter! https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20221208/xmasmines_entrance_01.jpg https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20221216/caketunnels_01.jpg https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20221216/caketunnels_02.jpg Server owners can adjust the portal count using the xmasdungeon.xmaspopulation convar. Ice King Pack Today we're releasing a "cool" new item pack to the permanent item store, the Ice King pack! The pack includes three reskins: Ice Throne Chair, Ice Facemask, & Ice Chestplate A throne fit for the king of the north! https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20221215/ice_throne_01.jpg https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20221215/ice_throne_02.jpg This pack will be available on the item store. The Ice Throne is a reskin of the chair item. Rustmas Store Items We have brought some items from previous years, now purchasable from the Rust Item Store. The festive garland pack now includes a double door garland. If you've already purchased this pack you'll now be able to craft this item. https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1411b1/Rustmas%20Store.png Christmas Competition https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1411b1/image%20%283%29.png We are excited to announce...

RUST 9TH BIRTHDAY Rust turns 9 this month, that's 9 years of weekly and monthly updates. We’ll celebrate for one day only on 11th December with in-game birthday cake and hats. https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20221116/rust_bday09_2022_poster_1080p.jpg In the January end of years blog, we'll talk more about how 2022 has gone, what we've achieved and what we learned as well as our upcoming plans. MODULAR CAR CODE LOCKS Car keys have been removed from the game and replaced with code locks, which should be a lot more useful. These can be added at a vehicle lift in the same way key locks were added, and for the same price (75 metal fragments). https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20221201/modularvehicle_codelock_01.jpg Features: Add, change, or remove code locks from a car at any vehicle lift. Code locks prevent mounting the vehicle - except for taxi modules - and also prevent access to storage. Players in a taxi module cannot swap seats to any other type of module. To capture a car with code locks, you can reduce the health of a seating module to 20% or less, which will enable an option to break the lock. Alternatively, if you can push the car to a vehicle lift, a new code can be set there. Note that locked cars cannot be pushed in safe zones. A mounted player can flip the Central Locking switch in a cockpit module to unlock all doors, temporarily disabling code access. Code locks on the exterior of the car will light up green instead of red. If all players in cockpit modules dismount, the central locking is automatically re-engaged. After entering the correct code, players are automatically whitelisted, and won't need to enter the code again. IMPROVEMENTS AND FIXES HIGHLIGHTS Planter Improvements Harvest/Clone/Remove all plants in a planter in one action Stone Spear Stone spear is cheaper and quicker to craft Miner's Hat Buff Miner's hat now offers better protection values Roof Rotation Roof can now be rotated before placement Grenade Crafting Times All grenade crafting times have been reduced Attack Helicopter Loot Improved Attack Helicopter loot tables Garge Doors Pickup Equipping a Hammer to pickup the Garage door is no longer required Armored Door HP Armored door HP increased by 25% Repair Cost Fixes Repairing deployables no longer require components Instrument Range Increase pitch range on several instruments Junkpile Scientists Reduced the number of Scientists at junkpiles M92 Sway Reduced sway when aiming with the M92 Despawn times Various high value items 5min -> 60min IO Deployment Various IO entities can be placed near floor level Projectile_Invalid Will show when you died first vs projectile_invalid X Days Upkeep Shows days of upkeep rather than >72 hours No Components For Repair Shotgun Trap, Garage Door, etc UI Scaling Fix small UI on 4k+ resolutions CABOOSE AT OUTPOST We've added a static (non-moving, indestructible) train caboose at the Outpost, which has the standard casino games inside: Poker, Slots, and the new Blackjack machine - so...

TWITCH DROPS Charitable Rust is in just a few days! https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1411b1/CharitableRust%20Loader.jpg November 19th-21st There will be 48 hours of exclusive drops on the Rustafied channel along with all of the creator/special guest channels participating in the event. November 19th-26th The generic drops can be obtained from any channel streaming Rust that has drops enabled. These drops go for the entire week! https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1511b1/connect.png Don't forget to get your accounts synced at https://twitch.facepunch.com/ to ensure you can claim your drops! We will have an array of Charity skins on the item store for sale as well, starting Thursday the 17th. These will be account-bound (cannot trade or sell them) as the proceeds from them go to World Central Kitchen. RUST'S BIRTHDAY Rust is going to be celebrating our 9th Birthday on December 11th, 2022! https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1611b1/Rust-9th-Birthday-Alt2.png There will be an active server event enabled for the day. You spawn with cake and party hats. Many loot boxes around the map will have balloons on them. Just a little slice of fun in your day of death and destruction :) Special thanks to our community for your continued support and helping us make it this far! LIFE SIZE STORAGE BOX Our friend over at Real&Game built us a life-size storage box! He's made an assortment of other Rust items be sure to check out his other videos! CRUST? Memeio been living up to his name this month. I present to you: cRust He made it in 7 days ..allegedly It's better than Rust ..allegedly 1 person at PAX enjoyed it ..allegedly Absolutely no copyright infringements ..maybe WHENS CAPYBARAS?? CREATOR SPOTLIGHT This month we have your resident building inspector, Dust! "Yo! My name's Dust, I'm a Rust YouTuber with a focus on base build videos, but also high quality cinematics and full length gameplay movies! My friend convinced me to download Rust in 2018 and I’ve barely seen a blade of grass since. What really hooked me was watching awesome content by Evil Wurst, Blooprint, Tesla, Frost, aloneintokyo and a ton of other insanely talented creators. I started YouTube pretty recently and things quickly took off. Even though I started as a build channel, there’s been a ton of demand for more movies so I’m working on putting out more action packed wipe content! Stay tuned! On a real note, my favorite part about this whole journey has been the friendships that I’ve made along the way. Rust is a super unique game where you’ll end up spending hundreds or thousands of hours with people, so you’ll tend to build some really strong and genuine friendships. The creator community in Rust is also super collaborative and filled with some awesome people." He's gotten pretty good with those cinematics! PAX COSPLAY Camomo sent us in some awesome cosplay pics from PAX AUS last month! Think one of these guys was in Memeio's cRust video :) https://files.facepunch.com/errn/1b1511b1/IMG_2702.jpg...