Editing V8.1.0

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{{Game update
| name = v8.1.0
| released = 2023-10-16
| source = https://blog.bconomy.net/2023/10/16/bconomy-v8-1-0/
| source-title = Bconomy v8.1.0
| previous = v8.0.1
| next = Game Update (10-16-2023)
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== Changelog ==
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A <strong>major</strong> update for Bconomy has been released.

=== Changelog ===

* <strong>Web Client</strong> Improvements have been made to the web client.
* <strong>Optimizations</strong> Significant performance improvements (especially on mobile and low-power devices) and reduced visual lag.
* <strong>Layout Changes</strong> Chat window, tab navigation, and console layout have been changed for improved access and visibility.
* <strong>Particle FX</strong> Fancy HD particle effects for completing certain actions have been added! This can be disabled in settings.
* <strong>Command Improvements</strong> Fixed issues with text commands and enabled custom command prefix in settings. Upgraded “bhelp” menu with improved formatting.
* <strong>Faction Browser</strong> Browse factions directly from the web client. Searching by name and sending join requests will be added in a later update.
* <strong>Market Improvements</strong> Market view now has a dedicated tab with Ask, Bid and Base price available at a glance. Market logs are now visible as well. Listings popup has been improved with a capacity usage bar.
* <strong>Searchable Items</strong> Items on the Inventory and Market view can be looked up with a search bar.
* <strong>PWA</strong> You can now add Bconomy to your mobile device’s home screen and let it behave like a native app. Notifications will be added at a later date.
* <strong>Misc</strong> Other general web client improvements. Improved functionality for Burning/RPS and added ability to look up users by BCID.
* <strong>Chat Events</strong> Chat events have returned, with changes to prevent clogging up message history.
* <strong>Open Trade</strong> Restrictions on “Legendary Item” transfers have been removed, and all items are now freely tradeable on the Market. Moving items between users outside of the market has been temporarily disabled.
* <strong>Bank Changes</strong> Ability to draw specific amounts from the bank has been removed (as a balance change and preparation for new Prestige Perks).
* <strong>Local Accounts</strong> Ability to play on the web client without registering has been re-enabled.
* <strong>Backend Improvements</strong> Significant changes have been made to the Bconomy backend including optimizations, data storage changes, code modernization, etc. These changes should be invisible to most users.
* <strong>Bug Fixes</strong> Large amount of miscellaneous bug fixes on web client, Discord client, and backend.

=== Developer Note ===

Hey folks! This update is mostly improvements to Bconomy’s “foundation” rather than new additions. Many of the major changes aren’t visible to players since they involved significant alterations to the Bconomy backend codebase. Although I know we’ve all been eagerly anticipating new features, this update was sorely needed to make developing new content sustainable.

Coming updates can be expected to restore core functionality (ex. faction invites, prestige perks, stocks) and add further QoL improvements (tutorial, graphics upgrade, UI improvements) before I will return to adding new content. Hopefully I can sneak a minor Winter/Holiday seasonal event in there as well. I know it’s not as exciting as a full-fledged Pets update, but good things come to those who wait!

As always, thanks for playing!

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