New Features
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Enhanced IMP Creation
o INFO: Customize your IMP more personally (hair, clothes, ...)
o Soldier Tooltips can now be toggled on/off in the option screen
o Removed "Random IMP personality" from option screen
o Removed CUSTOM_PERSONALITY, CUSTOM_ATTITUDE, ALLOW_SOLDIER_TOOL_TIPS, IMP_STARTING_LEVEL from ja2_option.ini
o Added IMP_STARTING_LEVEL_COST_MULTIPLIER, IMP_BONUS_POINTS_FOR_DISABILITY, IMP_BONUS_POINTS_PER_SKILL_NOT_TAKEN to ja2_options.ini
o New Files in the Data\Laptop folder
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1133 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
New Features
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Airport Externalization
o INFO: Externalized Bobby Rays Shippment Locations and Delivery Methods
o TableData\Map\ShippingDestinations.xml
o TableData\Map\DeliveryMethods.xml
o Localiced Versions of Shipping Destinations (Tabledata\Map\XYZ.ShippingDestinations.xml)
Improved Game Setting (Option Screen)
o INFO: Fixes corrupt ja2.set file by using ja2_settings.ini
o Fixed corruption of ja2.set
o ja2.set will no be saved to ja2_settings.ini
o A few more minor game setting fixes and error tracings
Ultra Dynamic Tooltips
o INFO: Get more realistic tooltips debending on the range
o ALLOW_UDT_RANGE, ALLOW_UDT_DETAIL, UDT_MODIFIER (see ja2_options.ini -> [JA2 Tactical Settings])
Real-Time Mode
o INFO: allows the player to stay in real time while unnoticed by the enemy. While observing enemies in real time, the player may enter turn-based at will.
o ALLOW_REAL_TIME_SNEAK, QUIET_REAL_TIME_SNEAK (see ja2_options.ini -> [JA2 Tactical Settings])
o Ctrl + x: While observing enemies in real time, enter turn-based mode. Does not work if no enemies are seen, inactive if RT sneaking is disabled.
o shift + Ctrl + x: Toggle the real-time sneaking mode on/off. Enters turn-based if the player can see an enemy. Toggling it back on in turn-based, while stil unseen by the enemy does NOT revert to real time - turn-based will continue until the player no longer sees any enemies.
Bugfixes
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Negative APs didn't actually have any effect on the next turn because they were being reset to 0 before they could have any effect
Fix problem with invalid X,Y coordinates
Corrected spelling mistakes in _GermanText.cpp
Glitch with NIV mouse region
NIV fix with displaying town names
Fixed Morale and ice-cream truck
Problems with refreshing fast help text in mapscreen
Change some limits for merc attributes and rain durations.
Enable all terrorists in game, if all terrorists should be available (defined in the ja2_options.ini)
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1132 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- New "Map Editor" (build: 2736): No map editor changes so far, but it should fix the problem with ja2.set -> "displaying white rectangles"
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1128 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
New Features:
- Headrock's HAM 2.8:
- Zathras' Multiplayer UI Patch
Bugfixes:
- New option "Force turn mode" is always disabled when playing a multiplayer game
- Max Merc limit in multiplayer was not evaluated when hiring merc
- Press "ESC" while green progress bar on laptop loads -> Buttons are still visible although Laptop is closes
- Fixed szSoundEffects definition
- Minor fix to allow the bullet graphic to render properly when the shopkeeper panel is open.
- Fixed a bug when creating the application, it was only possible to start ONE instance of the game. Now it is possible to start as many instances of the game you would like.
- Temporary fix for game freeze when a path contains duplicate tiles
Also non English Versions (German and Russian) of ja2.exe are available
How to update these Versions from SVN, take a look at the Bears Pit thread:
http://www.ja-galaxy-forum.com/board/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=201700&page=1#Post201700
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1104 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- GUI changes, so it displays correctly with Chinese fonts
- Changed "General" and "Bipod/Prone" values on the item "Bonus" tab from old ranges (-100 to +100) to new ranges (-300 to +300) so it can display values from DBB Mod
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1099 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
Bugfixes:
- CTD when enemies retreat (by Heinz)
- Open IMP page in laptop and then close laptop using key ESC. You will see button for closing window on strategic map... if you press this button you will have CTD.
- Mercs randomly drop aimed weapons automatically under some weird circumstances
- Merc are now a little more "talkactive"
- Fixed error creating new soldiers in DoReinforcementAsPendingEnemy
- Fixed some bugs in Shopkeeper interface.
- Fixed CTD when pressing Alt-Y not in cheat mode
- Save/load screen shouldn't appear during quickload
- Fix movement cost problems in 100AP. Externalized the movement cost modifiers and changed the run modifier from a divisor to a flat modifier like other forms of movement use.
- Added a condition which should stop the blue asterisk from appearing on an item unless that item is of item class IC_LBEGEAR.
New:
- AI Viewer: To use the AI Viewer build a Debug Version, go to the Strategy Screen and press F12
- Quest Debug System: Quest Debug System dialog is opened by switching to the Tactical screen and press F11.
- New option screen with "Next" and "Prev" button. This allows "unlimited" of options in the option screen
- "Forced turn base mode" option in the option screen and also available via keyboard shortcut (CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+T) in tactical. This forces the game to go in turn based mode when there are enemies in the sector.
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1097 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- Space Viking's many mercs changes plus numerous generic bug fixes
- Bug fix for invalid coordinates problems (outside valid range of 1-16)
- fixed mistakes in UFS web page (was missing ","), add missing line (by inshy)
- added russian layout for IMP Begin screen, now russian users can type name of they heroes using russian letters. Fixed position for male\female text in russian version (by Heinz)
- fixed wrong position for items in inventory (by Heinz)
- Bugfix: Fixed Runtime Error in Strategy Screen when user plays in 640x480 and moves cursor over merc list (by Heinz)
- Chinese specific update (by zww from tbs)
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1079 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- Updated XML Editor to Version 0.40
- Added: Support for Italian Item descriptions and Italian Ammo Strings
- Added: Support for Dutch Item descriptions and Dutch Ammo Strings
- Added: Support for Chinese Item descriptions and Chinese Ammo Strings
- Changed: Lookup files in "TableData\Lookup" will only be created by the XML Editor, if the files do not exist
- Fixed: Grid-Columns are always resize able now
- Fixed: Cursor Drop Down List not 100% visible
- Fixed: Herve Inventory not 100% visible
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1071 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- An AP value was being recast to INT8 which caused some issues with more then 127APs.
- Altered the RemoveRegion failsafe so use the REGION_EXISTS flag. This seems to resolve the "timed" crash and/or infinite loop that people have been reporting with sector inventory.
- Added a cheat hotkey that creates a huge variety of items for troubleshooting sector inventory with multiple pages.
- Added maximum and minimum values for the AP_BONUS settings in the INI file.
- Merged the two parts of RenderItemDescriptionBox function (strategic and tactical) into a single function. Now any change automatically effects both version of the box.
- Fixed some Polish and Russian translations
- Fixed description text in "ja2_options.ini" for property "USE_ENHANCED_DESCRIPTION_BOX"
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1060 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- Fixed a CTD that occurs when you fail to attach an item
- Multiplayer: Override panel key is now bound only to key "7" instead of 5, 6 and 7
- Fixed a 100AP conversion issue for morale and suppression fire.
- Fixed a CTD caused by trying to "pickup" an item from sector inventory while simultaneously looking at that items description box.
- Upgraded an INT8 to INT16 in training functions to try and catch a problem with INI values being set too high.
- Fixed some display values in EDB to properly switch between 100AP and 25AP.
*** New INI Editor ***
- INI Editor now works fine in 800x600 resolution
- Property Value Section now contains a scrollbar
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1054 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- Autoswitch to 16 bit window color depth if game should run in windowed mode and desktop colors is not 16 Bit.
- When game exists, switch back to default color depth.
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1053 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- Removed unused files from TableData/Lookup folder. This files are created automatically from the XML Editor
- XML Editor now deletes the file "JA2Data.xsd" on startup and recreates it
- You can change the default maximum AP values (default = 100) for the XML editor in "XMLEditorInit.xml"
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1051 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
*** New ja2.exe build (2415) ***
- Enhanced Description Box (by Headrock)
- Can be toggled on/off in the game settings
- Can be customized in the ja2_options.ini (USE_ENHANCED_DESCRIPTION_BOX)
- Further infos: http://www.bookgallery.co.il/JA2PublicPosts/DescBox.asp
- 100 AP System
- Now the default system
- Can be changed back to 25 AP System in the Data-1.13\APBPConstants.ini
- Just change the property AP_MAXIMUM = 25 and you have the 25 AP System back
German and Russian EXE can be found here:
http://ja2.h758491.serverkompetenz.net/Wanne/Build_2415/
*** New XML Editor ***
- Supports the 100 AP system
- Minor adjustments
*** New INI Editor ***
- Also works as a MOD Loader.
- New entry in the ja2.ini (DEFAULT_JA2_EXECUTABLE). Used for starting JA2 v1.13 from the INI Editor
- Supports 100 AP System (APBPConstants.ini)
- Configure and start JA2 v1.13 from the INI Editor
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1049 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
--Editor fixes from Kriplo
Implementation for mouse wheel support
Implementation for mouse middle button support
Fix for adding on roof tiles
Fix assertion when leave editor mode
On saving map check of entry points are add
Fix for to many ToolTip messages in place walls
Fix assertion on loading map without entry points
Fix assertion in Sector Summary if DevInfo directory not exist
Fix for problem of losing map edgepoints
Fix problem with losing stuff from LBE
Fix crash in meanwhile
--Game fixes from Headrock
Fixed a typo in the Health experience calcuation for strategic movement
Added "Draw" cost to weapons help data
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1044 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- Support for specific cities.xml (eg. Russian.Cities.xml)
- Fixes for new fonts
- Fixed the sector inventory so that you can right click to look at an item's description even if you don't have an On Duty merc in the sector. You still need a merc in sector, but they can be involved in another activity where before they also had to be part of an active unit.
- Fixed Russian texts
- Possible fix for the intermittent sector inventory right-click issue.
- Fixed the display AP cost for shooting (when you also have to change facing and/or ready a weapon) so that it correctly matches the APs that are really charged.
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1034 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- Adjusted the ChangeDropPackStatus function to account for "range to backpack" when enemies are in sector.
- Corrected a graphic rendering issue with attachment alignment on the strategic screen.
- Corrected a problem with IMP hiring that caused an assertion error when trying to use the last female IMP profile ID.
- Fix CTDs in Multiplayer (and Singleplayer)
- Random number and CTH adjustments.
- OIV Graphic alignment correction.
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1030 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- Corrected a display problem with the KeyRing popup when playing in OIV mode.
- Dirty fix: Removed "Assertion" that could occur when entering a sector.
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1025 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- added INI option for new tracer bullets (USE_BULLET_TRACERS)
- updated German.Items.xml
- fixed one spelling mistake in Items.xml
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@999 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
bugfix: Minor adjustment to the NIV mode 800x600 thigh and combat pack pocket coordinates on the tactical panel so that the stealing menu doesn't inadvertantly "double hatch" our pockets and make them look solid black.
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@997 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
*** ja2.exe ***
Bugfixes:
- Fixed item "beaming" bugs that allowed items to be grabbed from a sector your merc wasn't currently in.
- Resolved a problem where ItemSize=99 items would cause a CTD because of a mission condition.
- Adjusted the ALT+W function so it runs a bit better.
- Merc with no ammo in autocombat leads to CTDs.
- Character names which are too long at IMP activation screen leads to CTDs.
- SHIFT+N allowed both sun goggles and NVGs to be worn at the same time.
*** Map Editor.exe ***
Bugfixes:
- Fixed the map editor so that "Nada" items don't appear in the item lists.
- Made an adjustment to the editor so that map version checking takes place when rebuilding the DevInfo folder.
This will allow maps to update properly if you switch between maps alot, while not forcing a major version update
when it's not needed.
- Minor update so that sector A9 will be the default map when a major version update has completed.
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@996 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- Fixed a CTD that occurs when closing sector inventory while the item description window is open.
- Added a new ALLOW_SECTOR_DESCRIPTION_WINDOW flag to the ja2_options.ini that allows players to turn off the stack popup and item description functionality for the sector inventory panel.
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@989 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
Wanne