Now that you mention it, I'm kinda surprised BYOND doesn't already have an auto-update. Seems like it would make a good addition.

We introduce a lot of bugs so generally I don't like to force updates until I'm confident things are well-tested. We're probably doing too much of this subversion stuff (the idea was really to bump the main version whenever there was a public change). Generally when something is considered stable, we'll bump the main version and release an update on the hub and then it's pretty clear to users what to do (and most update pretty quickly).

Well, that's basically what the hub-update does. It makes it clear there is an update on the hub and clicking will install (it should be even more visible in 499 but of course you haven't seen it yet since we haven't released 500). We don't have anything for the subversion updates at this time, but, like I said, we're probably overdoing those anyway. I bet if we just posted each subversion update as "news" (to show up on the Feed) then it would be more obvious. But these are usually pretty minor releases.

I'm not sure if this is new, but I noticed that you can change the background colors on the pager.

http://imgur.com/X6dGdbt

Perhaps pager skins could be a thing for members. E.g Let them create and share pager skins that represent their favorite games.

Just a random question, is there going to be support for those of us who can't connect to the hub via the pager?

Obviously we are trying to ensure that everyone can use the pager, particularly if it works in previous versions. It's just a matter of figuring out where it is going wrong.

i just started up my BYOND and now its telling me i cant even send messages to ANY of my friends unless im a member whats the deal here? before on old pager i could message those that had added me, now i cant message anyone? >.>

I've downloaded the latest version and so far am enjoying it without issues, loving the new compiler on its own thread!

I suppose I have to outright thank you and your team for finally getting your heads on straight, Tom.

I've added my game to the Hub and I hope that byond can return to its former glory that so many of us old-school Byonders knew it as, way back when (early 00's).

Thanks Again, My game is shaping up really well and I hope that the community likes it ~ Its been a decade in the making (mainly due to me having to learn all the parts on my own and never finding a programmer) but it is finally here; the wait is finally almost over and with that I suggest checking out my hub!

http://www.byond.com/games/AERProductions/Pondera

Back to work for me...

P.S. If I ever have some extra cash I'll send some your way for all of your efforts to even out the playing field and I will do my best to make my game profitable for you and your team as well. When we work together, good things happen.