Hi everyone, I'm proud to announce that 1.3 is released.

In addition, I have opened up the Discord server to invites. I have created a infinite invite, but normal users are now able to set up their own invites.

https://discord.gg/Jfrdmx3ZwQ

This update was in development for more than a YEAR, which is the longest time for a Novetus update to get developed. In addition, this update is the largest update to be introduced to Novetus. You may view the changelog here, as it's way too big to post (404 lines!!!).

https://pastebin.com/GCVg2tsv

I'll address some of the highlights:

- Server Browser

- New default style (Stylish)

- New SDK Tools: Item Creation SDK, XML Content Editor and Asset SDK.

- CoreScripts in 2011M and 2011E.

- March 2007 support.

- 2009E-HD and 2007E (March 2007) added in as actual clients.

- More ClientScript variables and Tags.

- 2009+ and unused colors available in the Character Customization.

- Fixed map search.

- Custom graphics options.

- MANY new items.

- More accurate 2006S.

- More 3D Preview options

- Improved kicking and client security.

- Rise of the Killbots balancing and optimization changes.

- MANY bug fixes and small stability and QOL improvements.

- and MORE!

In addition, I want to take a bit to announce what will happen to Novetus going forward. As 1.3 is the final major update for Novetus, development for it will slow down as I focus on my other projects.

However, you can expect smaller updates in the future for Novetus which will deliver:

- Bug fixes and stability improvements.

- Smaller features and QOL improvements.

- Client, item, and map additions.

- Compatibility updates when new clients are found (ala 2006+).

These updates are planned to be released every 1-3 months following the release of 1.3. These updates will be delivered for an indefinite amount of time, but updates may slow down or cease in the future.

In addition, the version number won't change, but there is a new version number format. As of this first version, 1.3 is released as 1.3 v11.2021.1. I'll break down the version number.

11 = Month

2021 = Year

1 = Update number

This version number was designed to distinguish between the various versions of 1.3. This version numbering system may be changed in the future based on user feedback, but I personally feel that this release is a good start to unveil this.

In any case, I hope that everyone here enjoys what I've done with 1.3. I won't be 100% focusing on Novetus, but as I said, expect smaller updates to arrive to the mod in the future.

- Bitl, Bitl Development Studios.