Additional tweaks and fixes to skill gains.
Addition of ability to transfer skills between players.
Performance and stability increases for highly-populated areas and for terminal usage.

Full change list: http://talk.afterworld.ru/?showtopic=3756
Includes a number of bug fixes, changes to the way skills are gained, server optimizations, AI optimizations, more key binding options, new mobs, better loot distribution, addition of the Taming system, and addition of an in-game voice chat system using a unique in-game "mobile phone" feature.

AfterWorld v0.9.8.0a update summary:

#. New mobs
#. Disk Management terminal updated
#. AI updates
#. New clothes for all newcomers and citizens
#. Quarantine A1 changes: now it's covered with Force-Fields from the rest of the world. Added new officers to provide "tutorial" to newcomers with tasks (PDA updated with new "task manager" panel); also new farm with annoying bugs.
>> Enabled manufacturing of ammo
#. New ammo type
#. New visual feedback when wearing gas-mask (in first-person mode)
#. "Universal Repair Kit" has been updated
#. Added CDs and components for crafting of all mining tools
#. Updated manufacturing costs on some items (incl. mining tools)
#. Society chat changes: the names are now can be clicked to see avatar information
#. Added "Ignore" (no chat/trade interaction will be possible with ignored person)
#. New turrets placed on all outposts to replace old ones (to improve the protection of revival pad from mob's attacks)
#. Improved skills calculation on server to prevent damaging data
#. A lot of bug-fixes and improvements on both - the game client and servers to provide smoother gameplay process

Skills are not yet fully implemented and with implementation of crafting skills, the whole system will be re-tuned.