Patch Notes Draft

[Voxpire]

Updated core compatibility for support with modern systems and features.

Fixed a serious internal item leak that was responsible for much of the recent lag.

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Updated Vita-Nex: Core to version 5.3.0.0;

Prevent data loss by ensuring that all asynchronous file write operations have completed before allowing the shard to shut-down.

Increase capacity of memory buffers for gumps and compression for larger data streams to minimize client crashes.

Fixed an issue with web API service where a bad request could receive an HTTP-OK (200) response.

Updated donation processor to support latest PayPal API data.

Optimized PvP Battles core system functions.
Overhauled the PvP Battles UI with a more user-friendly and intuitive design for both staff and players.

Fixed issues with special equipment sets updating their displayed attributes.

Optimized server-side client font loading at shard start-up.
Added support API for using Unicode glyph characters.

Updated gump support for Enhanced Clients and fixed an issue where text would appear below buttons when overlaid.
Overhauled common gumps to switch themes for clients at 7.0.50 and above.
Fixed an issue with node sorting in tree view gumps.
Fixed an issue in the gump animation engine that prevented animations from progressing or looping.
Added support for arbitrary gump tool-tips without the need for client file updates.

Removed unsupported and unused MOTD, Deceit Braziers and World Chat modules.