Recent Changes

New

Fixed

• Fixed !ask command bug that would cause it to provide outdated information.
• Changing tabs would sometimes break causing the wrong tab content to show.
• Viewing chat threads using a link such as "thread:3f08d9a8acb8" had delay before opening.

Thanks for using EpikChat! This update adds several new features and fixes bugs related to the 4.0 upgrade.

New

• You can now hide messages from bots that you no longer want to interact with.
• Bot responses sent directly to users you have blocked will no longer display in the chat.
• The !ask command has been improved to provide more up to date answers and information.
• Streaming is now higher quality regardless of video size.
• Setting menu improvements, favorite and blocked now show list counts.
• Improved view request popup, fixed approve/deny issue.
• Better rate limiting on chat commands.

Fixed

• Resolved issue where attempting to view could result in User Offline message.
• Fixed issue with dragging/sorting live stream video windows
• Picture-in-picture now closes correctly depending on the streamer being viewed.
• Fixed bug that would sometimes cause chat font size setting to not get saved
• Corrected issues with doodle app not displaying properly
• Fixed issues with media streaming stability and connection issues for WHIP/RTMP external streams.
• Corrected issues on mobile devices that made the chat inaccessible and caused bugs with the user list.
• Fixed display of the Friends section on the profile page and chat sidebar where pictures were not displaying.
• Fixed 4.0 migration issues that caused chat color to not be preserved.
• Fixed 4.0 migration issues with room admins/moderators not appearing in the settings, and unable to be added.
• Fixed Internal Server Error bug when sending a direct message to some users.
• Bug resolved where friends list would notify all at once when entering chat and sometimes loop
• Bug fixed that caused DMs from blocked users to not block the message properly.
• Fixed bug where user interaction buttons were clickable even if user was offline.
• Corrected minor bug with room/view invites
• Fixed issue with streaming and using the Mute button

New features, better live streaming, and more!

Added

• Native chat commands and AI tools are coming to EpikChat (view chat commands).
• You can now add users to your own favorite live stream list and receives a notification or join the stream automatically.
• You are now able to set your own activity status as online, away, or do not disturb. How to use this feature
• Markdown support is now available for basic formatting options such as italic and bold. To format your text in italic put a single * before and after the text for example *this text will be italic* and use ** for bold.
• Spotify link sharing is now supported in addition to YouTube links.
• Improved message reply functionality and all new thread message view.
• New user @ lookup functions for easier mentions.
• Added new connection quality information in broadcast info popup.
• New broadcast audience option "Friends (allow requests)" lets your friends view while still requiring other people request.
• Rooms now show how many members they have
• New feature now allows for screensharing on EpikChat!
• Added option to start broadcast with audio or video disabled.
• You can now stream to EpikChat from external sources (RTMP and WHIP supported)
• ..tons of bug fixes and other goodies that didn't make this list.

Changed

• Performance has been improved and provides better responsiveness.
• All new video streaming architecture, higher quality and more efficient broadcasting!
• Chat connection security upgrades and improvements.
• Replaced room link with share button.

Fixed

• Fixed issues with camera or microphone devices not being detected or asking for permission after it was already granted.
• Fixed bug where browsers would indicate your camera was still in-use even after closing the broadcast or preview window.
• Fixed issue where room owners could not ban by username on the settings page and bug where a banned user could enter the room if an extended amount of time had passed.
• Fixed bug with rooms expiring early and needing to be restored.
• Improved GIF/Bitmoji display handling.
• Text area emoji and other elements scale better when using different font sizes.
• Fixed issue where disabling Bitmoji room setting was not being applied correctly.
• Fixed issue that caused "start viewing muted" to play audio for a moment when starting to view before muted setting took effect.
• Fixed bug where blocked user messages would show up in the chat history.

This release contains bug fixes and improvements.

Added new room administration features:

New stats page allows you to view room activity history and Displays real-time usage information.

New audit log page allows viewing history of moderation activities and changes.

Bug fixes and functionality improvements.

The doodle/photo viewer is has been updated! You can now see who liked your doodles, remove unwanted comments and browse easier.

You can now set direct message privacy to Friends Only

The room menu has been updated to allow easier navigation, new share button added.

GUI and other inferface improvements

Chat systems server upgrades and improvements

The broadcast settings popout has been improved.

Chat room links now display as previews and can be joined directly from the chat.

When watching a broadcaster that has their video turned off their profile picture will appear on the video stream.

Clicking on users in the Friends section of the sidebar now allows you to perform chat actions such as viewing their cam etc. The list is also now sorted alphabetically.

Fixed bug where online friends alert would show up repeatedly.

Fixed bug that would cause the red mod status color to show up when it should not.

You can now click on popular broadcast list names in the sidebar to open the persons cam or profile etc

Fixed bugs with user blocking, chat history no longer displays blocked user messages.

You can now set your chat theme to Auto and the theme will change between Light and Dark mode automatically and remain in sync with the device you are using.

You can now have the chat notify you when closing your browser/tab if you have any unread direct messages. You can find this feature under Notifications

HD streaming is now optional, by default video will stream in Standard Definition (480p). To use High Definition select the option in your broadcast settings.

Fixed bug with chat setting that enables/disables the built in YouTube player

Improved reply to message display and performance

Fixed bug that would cause the friend online notification to repeat infinitely if you had Desktop Notifications enabled

Corrected problem with text chat which caused messages to wobble and shift up and down when viewing previous messages

Fixed issues with chat scrolling and added unread messages reminder

We have rebuilt our video streaming infrastructure from the ground up to provide you with the highest quality streaming and improved stability:

• New servers added to improve broadcast streaming quality and speed
• Video can now be streamed in High Definition (up to 720p)
• You can now change the broadcast settings without having to stop and start your broadcast, such as your camera (front/rear lens on smartphones), enabling/disabling private mode, etc.
• Ability to remove individual viewers from your broadcast at any time.
• Fixed issue with viewers list where users would not display the correct cam/idle status
• Fixed bug where Video/Audio mute buttons would not reset correctly when stopping and then starting another broadcast

Improved drag and drop functionality for chat tabs and broadcast video. Fixed sensitivity issue where clicking on a tab icon would make it move slightly instead of switching to that tab.

Improved the way chat notifications are displayed

Responses from the EpikChat bot (?ping/pong) system are now marked more clearly

Removed CUSTOM AUDIENCE global on/off switch, now the audience selection will function solely based on the settings in the Custom Audience popup

Fixed issue where users on certain networks might have trouble viewing or broadcasting

Bugs with the text input area and notification display on mobile devices have been fixed

Fixed bugs that would allow some users to post GIF in a room where GIF was disabled, also fixed issue where the GIF button would sometimes not work in a Direct Message

When sending a message, if you insert an emoji using the search it would always place it at the start of the text instead of at the end of the message

Discontinued support for IE11

Fixed bug where adding or removing a room mod would not change their status in the chat.

Fixed bug that would cause a user's admin/mod status to not always display properly or display the mod status in the viewers list or a DM

Fixed bug that could cause a viewer to momentarily disappear from your viewers list in certain situations

Mentioning a user in the chat using @username will now momentarily highlight the message for them, you can also click on mentioned names to open the user menu

Further improved picture-in-picture mode support to allow quick opening and closing / switching of the broadcast you are watching using the PIP button

Dark mode and requote feature display improvements

Prevented video from freezing when returning from picture-in-picture mode.

Bug fixes and improvements for mobile devices

Bug fixes and enhancements.

Fixed bugs in user list and display issues.

Stability and performance improvements.

Fixed bug where font size setting was not being saved.

Added ability to block users who have already left the chat

You can now @mention and reply to other users. To use this feature simply click on any message text in the chat.

Bitmoji stickers are now available in any chat room or direct message (requires a Snapchat account and bitmoji avatar)

Bug fixes and improvements

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