Changelog

1.0.26

• CRITICAL FIX: Removed NetworkedPlayer patches that were breaking save sync!
• Client was skipping OnStartLocalPlayer which prevented RequestInitialSaveData() from being called
• Server was never receiving the client's request for world data (causing "Timing out for strata")
• Now properly receives save/world data from server

1.0.25

• CRITICAL FIX: Set NetworkManager.networkAddress BEFORE calling JoinGameAsClient
• The game was trying to connect but didn't know where (caused timeout)
• Removed redundant ConnectAfterSceneLoad coroutine - game handles connection internally

1.0.24

• Patched FizzyFacepunch (Steam transport) to prevent NullReferenceException spam
• Disabled FizzyFacepunch.ClientEarlyUpdate/ClientLateUpdate/ServerEarlyUpdate/ServerLateUpdate
• Enables KCP transport before calling JoinGameAsClient to prevent Steam transport errors
• Now works without Steam networking active!

1.0.23

• Fixed FlowManager.JoinGameAsClient call - now calls it directly instead of via reflection
• Properly loads game scenes when connecting from main menu
• Removed unnecessary instance check that was causing "FlowManager.instance is null" error

1.0.22

• NEW: "Join Multiplayer" button in main menu! Uses the game's hidden button (no more F11 required)
• Patched MainMenuUI.RefreshHiddenButtonState to show the multiplayer button
• Patched MainMenuUI.JoinMultiplayerAsClient to show our connection dialog
• Added Assembly-CSharp reference for direct game type access
• F11 hotkey still works as a fallback

1.0.21

• Added join-from-main-menu support using FlowManager.JoinGameAsClient
• Pressing F11 and Connect from main menu now automatically loads game scenes
• Added DoConnect helper to reduce code duplication
• Added ConnectAfterSceneLoad and WaitForGameWorldAndConnect coroutines
• No longer requires loading a save first - connects like joining a friend!

1.0.20

• Added patch for NetworkMessageRelay.SendNetworkAction
• Suppresses NullReferenceException when quest system tries to send network actions
• Fixes error spam when playing in single player before connecting

1.0.19

• Fixed crash when connecting from main menu
• Simplified scene detection - just warns user instead of trying auto-load
• Clear message: "Load a game first, then press F11"

1.0.18

• Added scene detection - checks if you're in game world before connecting
• Logs all loaded scenes for debugging

1.0.17

• Added patches for NetworkedPlayer.OnStartClient() and OnStartLocalPlayer()
• These methods crash when connecting because the player spawns before scene objects exist
• Now patches 5 methods total to prevent NullReferenceException spam

1.0.16

• Added null safety patches to prevent error spam when connecting
• Patches NetworkedPlayer.Update() to skip (prevents NullReferenceException)
• Patches ThirdPersonDisplayAnimator.Update() to skip (prevents NullReferenceException)
• Patches ThirdPersonDisplayAnimator.UpdateSillyStuff() to skip (prevents NullReferenceException)
• These errors occurred because the game creates player objects before they're fully initialized

1.0.15

• Added NetworkClient.Ready() call after connection
• Added NetworkClient.AddPlayer() to request player spawning
• Increased connection timeout to 15 seconds
• Added detailed logging for connection/ready/spawn sequence

1.0.14

• Fixed double-toggle bug (OnGUI is called multiple times per frame)
• Added frame guard to ensure UI only toggles once per key press
• Event.current now properly detected and working!

1.0.13

• Complete rewrite following ConsoleCommands mod pattern
• Update/OnGUI now run directly on plugin (like working mods)
• Added [BepInProcess("Techtonica.exe")] attribute
• Added HideFlags.HideAndDontSave to persist gameObject
• Triple input detection: Unity Input, Windows API, and Event.current
• Removed separate MonoBehaviour (was not initializing properly)

1.0.12

• Added robust logging for DirectConnectBehaviour lifecycle (Awake, Start)
• Added fallback F11 detection via Unity's Event.current in OnGUI
• Added error handling to prevent silent failures
• Fixed potential null reference issues in Update/OnGUI

1.0.11

• Updated changelog with all version history

1.0.10

• Updated mod icon

1.0.9

• Fixed Update/OnGUI not being called by creating dedicated MonoBehaviour
• Changed keybind from F8 to F11 (F1-F10 are used in-game)

1.0.8

• Added debug logging to diagnose input detection issues

1.0.7

• Added CHANGELOG.md to package

1.0.6

• Attempted changelog fix

1.0.5

• Fixed input detection for games using Rewired input system
• Now uses Windows API (GetAsyncKeyState) to detect key presses
• Works regardless of game's input system

1.0.4

• Added alternative input detection via OnGUI events
• Added debug logging for UI toggle

1.0.3

• Version bump to force Thunderstore cache refresh

1.0.2

• Added missing kcp2k.dll dependency (fixes mod not loading)

1.0.1

• Updated README with server hosting information
• Fixed GitHub repository links

1.0.0

• Initial release
• Direct IP connection to Techtonica dedicated servers
• In-game UI with F8 hotkey
• KCP transport for reliable UDP connections
• Auto-saves last connected server