, expected some time next week.Basically, an attempt to optimize the world map backfired. We were trying to preload some of its information on startup. Sometimes, especially on Mac (which has small network buffers), especially on lossy network connections (ie, not in our office), this would cause the avatar's shape information to be lost or massively delayed.
I'm sorry to say there's no good workaround until 1.9.0 (1
. Please don't try to change your avatar's appearance until your avatar is visible - this may cause clothing items to be damaged.James