📜 Njord — Changelog

🌊 v1.3.2 — The ServerSync & OdinShipPlus Update

[!IMPORTANT] This update migrates Njord to ServerSync for highly stable, server-authoritative configuration locking and syncing.

• ServerSync Migration: Completely replaced custom sync RPCs with ServerSync. Server admins can now reliably lock configuration settings across the entire server.
• OdinShipPlus Support: Seamlessly mapped speed limits and physics logic for all new ships provided by OdinShipPlus (CargoCaravel, Skuldelev, GoblinShip, etc.).
• Multiplayer VFX Fix: Resolved a multiplayer bug that was preventing the runic wake VFX from displaying properly on other clients.
• Config Safety Engine: Re-wrote the configuration backend with strict float clamping, protecting your server against physics-breaking NaN/Infinity values.

🌬️ v1.3.0 — The Wind & Configuration Update

• MAJOR CONFIG OVERHAUL: Completely rebalanced default ship handling physics (acceleration, sails, forces) for a smoother, more realistic feel across all ships.
• Wind System Overhaul: Rebuilt the Njord wind physics system to perfectly blend with Valheim's natural winds. Full Wind Always is now togglable!
• UI Snap Fix: The wind HUD icon now instantly snaps to the correct natural wind angle when you grab the rudder, rather than slowly interpolating from 0.
• Mythic Logs: Improved debug and mythic saga logging consistency.
• Experimental Wind Assists: The Wind_NoDeadZone and Wind_BlendToFull features have been moved to an opt-in [EXPERIMENTAL] status and are disabled by default.
• Grace Period Mechanics: Added a configurable grace period delay (default 2.5s) to the wind assists. Ships will now feel the punishing effects of natural dead zones and crosswinds before the Njord assist systems kick in.

🔧 v1.2.2 — The Configuration Polish Update

• Refined default generated configuration values.

⚓ v1.2.1 — The Authority Fix Update

[!WARNING] Fixed a critical network sync bug that caused boats to occasionally refuse to move.

• Boat control authority tweaks and fixes.
• Network sync bug that caused boats to refuse to move is fully resolved!

⛵ v1.2.0 — The OdinShip Update

• Initial OdinShip support.
• OdinShip prefabs now seamlessly benefit from Njord's advanced physics and custom config generation.

✨ v1.1.0 — The Runic Wake Update

[!NOTE] A visual identity update introducing mythic ship‑trail effects and polishing Njord’s presentation on the open sea.

• Runic Wake VFX (New)
  • Optional glowing wake effect behind ships.
  • Color‑tinted based on config.
  • Scales with speed and sail state.
  • Fully multiplayer‑safe.
• HUD & Visual Polish
  • Improved wake blending with waterline motion.
  • Minor HUD clarity adjustments.
  • Better visual consistency across ship types.

🛠️ v1.0.8 — The Deterministic Sea Update

[!TIP] A foundational stability update focused on multiplayer correctness, identity tracking, and predictable helm behavior.

• ZDOID-Based Ship Identity (New Architecture)
  • Ships now use Valheim’s true network identity system.
  • No HUD flicker, no control loss, no prefab collisions.
• Multiplayer-Safe Helm Control
  • Each ship tracks its own controller.
  • Identical ships no longer overwrite each other.
• Deterministic Startup & Config Sync
  • Movement works instantly — no more F8 ritual.

🚀 v1.0.0 — First Public Release

• Complete overhaul of Valheim ship handling and steering.
• Added steering multiplier system.
• Added acceleration and reverse force tuning.
• Added Half/Full sail force configuration.
• Added wind‑blend smoothing system for natural sail transitions.
• Added Njord HUD with configurable X/Y position.
• Added runtime config reload hotkey (F8).
• Added server‑to‑client config sync for multiplayer.
• Added mythic startup logs and diagnostics.