SimplePlanes 2 version 0.7.4.0 is now live! This update focuses on improving the multiplayer experience, giving the host and other players more tools to curate their space.
There are now a number of new server settings the host can access, including the ability to finally set a server description! A server description allows you to write rules and expectations for your server, which players will be able to read in the server browser and in-game. Or you can just write something silly, up to you!
As the host, once you've made your server, in the new multiplayer settings menu there are a couple of new settings to help promote a more even playing field if you want to. In addition to the existing settings for tick rate, part count, and peaceful mode, you can now disable both the teleport up/down hotkeys (how many of you even know about those, I wonder?), as well as the ability to teleport to other players. You can also change the description in-case a troll made you realize you forgot to add a certain rule... Other players in the server will be able to see these rules in a read-only format in the multiplayer settings menu, where they can also access the craft copying toggle.
If the host is AFK or otherwise unresponsive and somebody in the server is being a troublemaker, players can now start a vote to kick said troublemaker via the player list at any time. When a vote kick is started, all players will get a pop up to vote. If the majority of players vote yes, the guilty player is banished to the void. To limit abuse, there is a cooldown between vote kicks, so when one concludes you'll have to wait to start another.
Added a multiplayer vote-kick system.
Added a description/message property to multiplayer servers on server creation and viewable in the server browser.
Renamed the 'Server Settings' panel to 'Multiplayer Settings' and now allow multiplayer clients to view the settings as read-only. This will auto-open for clients when joining the server. Added the server name and description to the multiplayer settings panel.
Added server settings to disable the teleport up/down functionality as well as the teleport to player functionality.
Moved the 'allow copy craft' toggle from the game settings to the multiplayer settings panel.
The server browser should now automatically filter out server on incompatible game versions.
Fixed bug with confusing Range and Speed slider label displays in hinge rotator....
Fixed bug where propeller and hub style dropdown lists were swapped in Overload.
As always, thank you for playing! We have plenty more updates to come, check out our ROADMAP to see what we're working on, and vote for what you want in the future!