My friends found the same issue, He used the same server & client from me and it's pop error when try to create characters.
Maybe problems came from Windows, Runtimes, Drivers, etc. I don't know.
There will be some error pop up on patching. Please ignore that and try not to use them.
The best way is use stable client like 20180620 for multiple choice to patch.
\conf\battle\player.conf
min_npc_vendchat_distance:
This can be used to block when players want to vending near NPC.
and setcell you can see example scripts in doc>script_command.
I'm living in Thailand. For me it's nothing change, because I always work from home.
Just a couple things to do more is wear a masks when going to buy foods, Keep cleaning stuffs.
But main problems is goverments that's very suck.
By the way air pollution seems to be lowered. Animals & Humans had better air to breath.