Changelog

Version: 5.8.5
Date: 27. 07. 2025
  Bugfixes:
    - CRITICAL: Fixed nth_tick intervals to use permanently fixed constants instead of configurable values
    - CRITICAL: Removed "Update Frequency" setting that was causing multiplayer desyncs when changed
    - CRITICAL: All nth_tick values (1800, 600, 36000) are now hardcoded and will never change
    - Fixed multiplayer desync caused by different tick registration between save/load cycles
    - Multiplayer stability is now guaranteed - tick events remain consistent across all game sessions
  Technical:
    - Removed settings.startup["multiplayer-stats-update-frequency"] completely
    - UPDATE_FREQUENCY, CLEANUP_FREQUENCY, GUI_REFRESH_FREQUENCY are now immutable constants
    - Simplified event registration logic to prevent any future desync possibilities

Version: 5.8.4
Date: 27. 07. 2025
  Bugfixes:
    - CRITICAL: Complete overhaul of nth_tick event system to eliminate all multiplayer desync errors
    - CRITICAL: Fixed hardcoded tick values (600, 36000) that caused "nth_ticks not re-registered" errors
    - CRITICAL: Implemented unified module constants for all periodic events (main, cleanup, GUI refresh)
    - CRITICAL: Added script.on_nth_tick(nil) to clear handlers before re-registration
    - Added error handling with pcall wrappers for all nth_tick handlers to prevent crashes
    - Improved error reporting with detailed messages for debugging nth_tick issues
    - Enhanced event lifecycle management for rock-solid multiplayer stability

Version: 5.8.3
Date: 27. 07. 2025
  Bugfixes:
    - CRITICAL: Fixed nth_tick registration using module constants instead of storage access in script.on_load()
    - CRITICAL: Eliminated storage access during on_load event to prevent multiplayer desynchronization
    - Fixed "nth_ticks not re-registered" error by using proper Factorio API patterns
    - Improved nth_tick event lifecycle management for multiplayer stability

Version: 5.8.2
Date: 27. 07. 2025
  Bugfixes:
    - CRITICAL: Fixed "nth_ticks not re-registered" multiplayer desync error when loading saves
    - CRITICAL: Improved nth_tick event registration to prevent script event mismatches
    - Fixed update frequency caching to ensure consistent behavior across save/load cycles
    - Improved error handling for multiplayer synchronization

Version: 5.8.1
Date: 27. 07. 2025
  Optimizations:
    - PERFORMANCE: Improved update frequency from 5 seconds to 30 seconds (300 -> 1800 ticks) for better server performance
    - PERFORMANCE: Added player update queue system to process players in batches instead of all at once
    - PERFORMANCE: New setting "Max Players Per Update Cycle" allows fine-tuning performance for large servers
    - PERFORMANCE: Reduced maximum players processed per cycle from unlimited to 5 (configurable 1-20)
    - PERFORMANCE: Player queue automatically rebuilds when players join/leave for optimal distribution
  Settings:
    - Added "multiplayer-stats-max-players-per-update" startup setting (default: 5, range: 1-20)
    - Updated setting descriptions with performance recommendations for large servers
    - Improved minimum/maximum values for update frequency setting (300-3600 ticks)
  Technical:
    - Optimized main statistics update loop to prevent performance spikes on large multiplayer servers
    - Better memory management with existing 30-point history limitation per category
    - Queue-based player processing ensures fair update distribution across all connected players

Version: 5.8.0
Date: 25. 07. 2025
  Changes:
    - Planet Statistics system temporarily disabled as Work-In-Progress (WIP)
    - Added new startup setting "Enable Planet Statistics" (disabled by default)
    - Planet Statistics code preserved but inactive until feature is production-ready
    - Planet Statistics GUI, hotkeys, and commands disabled to prevent potential issues
    - Feature will be re-enabled in future version after optimization and testing
  Technical:
    - Conditional loading of planet_stats module based on startup setting
    - All planet statistics event handlers wrapped in enable/disable checks
    - Hotkey registration commented out in data.lua (manual setup required for testing)
    - Complete preservation of planet statistics codebase for future development

Version: 5.6.0  
Date: 25. 07. 2025
  Major Features:
    - Added comprehensive Planet Statistics system for real-time monitoring of planetary production
    - New Planet Statistics GUI displays current production, power generation/consumption, and resource shortages
    - Interactive shortage alerts with one-click entity pinging for quick troubleshooting
    - Auto-updates when switching between planets and space platforms
    - Supports all Space Age surfaces including Nauvis, Vulcanus, Fulgora, Gleba, Aquilo, and space platforms
  Features:
    - New hotkey Shift+Alt+P to toggle Planet Statistics window
    - Smart power balance calculations with color-coded indicators (green/red)
    - Production overview showing top active recipes with productivity metrics
    - Resource shortage detection for assembling machines, furnaces, and chemical plants
    - Real-time entity status monitoring with detailed ingredient analysis
    - Multiplayer ping system - ping shortage locations to alert other players
    - Command "/planet-stats" for quick access to planetary statistics
    - Auto-positioning of statistics window in right side of screen for optimal visibility
  Translation:
    - Complete localization support for Planet Statistics across all 8 languages
    - Added 20+ new localization strings for Planet Statistics interface
    - Full translation coverage: English, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese

Version: 5.5.0
Date: 25. 07. 2025
  Translation:
    - Added complete Chinese (Simplified) localization with all 268 strings translated
    - Added complete Japanese localization with all 268 strings translated
    - Added complete Korean localization with all 268 strings translated
    - Added complete Spanish (Spain) localization with all 268 strings translated
    - Added complete Portuguese (Brazil) localization with all 268 strings translated
    - Added complete Vietnamese localization with all 268 strings translated
    - Mod now supports 8 languages total: English, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese
    - All achievement names, rank system, GUI elements, and mod settings are fully localized
    - Complete support for Space Age features across all languages