Patch 0.18.0 — Akasha: 32-MECHA Playtest Steam update #3330969

Big patch. Features: * New System - Democratic Metaprogression. A skill tree where players can vote on nodes. Nodes take effect on the next real world day * New Hub area - The Research Facility. Here you can participate in Democratic Metaprogression * SSFrame visual overhaul * Gatherables * Shield rework. Shields are now hurtboxes * Additional Tower Expedition content including the first BOSS type enemy Balance: * Increased attack telegraphing of the SCORPION type enemy Bug Fixes/Improvements: * AI navigation improvements * Fixed first person camera jitters when climbing stairs * Improved accuracy of melee, Hit Scan and projectile on-hit VFX * Fixed a bug where Encounter Health Bars sometimes would not show up * Fixed a bug where AI would continue to move after death * Fixed a grass-related rendering issue Performance: * VFX/SFX networking improvements * Environment object networking imp...