New Map Editor Release (Build: 3358)
New Features
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- Map Editor can now load/save big sector maps.
- Control hardcoded list of unclickable ("bad") sectors via XML file.
o On the strategic map, the player cannot click or highlight specific
sectors (e.g. A4, A5). Introduce a <BadSector> tag in MovementCosts.xml
that flags a sector as "bad". (<BadSector>1</BadSector>)
- Move hardcoded underground sectors initialization to Lua script file. (by Realist)
o Locate "initunderground.lua" at data-xyz\scripts ("xyz" subject to change).
Lua script allows easily adding underground sectors at arbitrary locations and defining enemy garrisons and creature population.
Also enables underground bloodcat population.
- Changed order of properties in GameSettings.cpp
- Sorted Data-1.13\ja2_options.ini
- Translated missing HAM 3.6 German Texts
Bugfixes
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- In Method CreateDestroyMouseRegionsForFacilityAssignmentMenu()
- HAM 3.6 fixes
- Turns out that the program is saving the number of used Placement Slots to the temp file fine,
but if that number is equal to the limit of how many enemies/civvies are allowed in a sector by the INI settings,
it leads to an assertion error instead when trying to re-load that sector. (by Headrock)
- The DEBUG only setting "fEnableInventoryPoolQ" is now only enabled in a DEBUG version.
In all other builds it is set to FALSE.
Info Map Editor
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Q: How can I create Big Maps with the Editor?
A: 1.) Start the new Map Editor.exe file
2.) The Map Editor should load a map automatically
3.) You see now 2 new text boxes (Rows, Cols) in the taskbar
4.) Enter the size of the new map in the Rows text box. It should not be greater than 2000
Cols always have the same size than Rows. That's why you can't enter a number for Cols.
Normal maps have a size of 160 rows X 160 cols
5.) Now click on New map" or load an existing map
6.) The map should have now the new size you entered for Rows
If you loaded a map, the original map is placed in the center of the new big map
7.) Make any changes you like to the map
8.) Save the map. Depending on the mapsize it could take some minutes
9.) The map will be saved in the Profiles folder
Q: How can I easy navigate in the editor in big maps?
A: 1.) Use the arrow keys to scroll. For fast scrolling press SHIFT + Arrow keys.
2.) Press "i" and you get an overview of the map.
Use the Arrow keys to scroll. By pressing also SHIFT you scroll much faster
Q: What is the version 1.12 checkbox?
A: If this checkbox is checked, the map will be saved in version 1.13 (vanilla JA2) format
Q: What limitions for big maps has the current Map Editor?
A: 1.) Radar maps are not created correctly for big maps. Only the upper left corner of the map is shown in the radar map
2.) NPC-Scripts are bound to grid numbers. They are not yet converted to the new grid numbers when altering a normal map
3.) There are a lot of hardcoded grid numbers in the source code, so they only work with normal maps
4.) For now you should only create big maps, that do not have any NPCs on it, that trigger special actions
For outdoor maps or town maps (that do not have any NPCs special actions) big maps work fine
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1213 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
Bugfixes
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- Fixed NPC and PC movement errors
- Fixed boxers in San Mona do not leave the boxing ring after the fight
- Fixed Darren does not pay the cash after you won the boxing fight
- Removed a line of code which fiddled with chance to hit calculation.
- Cover Display now works correctly with multiple enemies.
- Cover Display has no problems with stance anymore.
- Enhanced IMP Creation: When choosing female, after leaving color choosing, the "email" button is removed. That's because the code tries to remove a button which do not exist (for big/small body) so it grabs the first one around (fixed by Sandro)
- Fixed CTD when throwing item (grenade, rock, throwing knife, ...) in tactical when item description box is open
New Features
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- HAM 3.6 (by Headrock)
o For more infos see: http://www.ja-galaxy-forum.com/board/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=243620&page=1&fpart=1
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1208 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
Changes
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- Updated Cover system (by CptMorre)
o made display cover system performance independant of map size.
* New settings *
o gGameExternalOptions.ubStanceEffectiveness = iniReader.ReadInteger("JA2 Tactical Settings", "STANCE_EFFECTIVENESS", 10, 0, 100);
How much the stance influences the view range reduction. Prone will give you 10% (default) view reduction / cover.
o gGameExternalOptions.ubLBEEffectiveness = iniReader.ReadInteger("JA2 Tactical Settings", "LBE_EFFECTIVENESS", 50, 0, 100);
Dual welding the longest sniper rifles with full attachements, having a third backup sniper rifle, one combat pack and one backpack will give a 50% (default) sight penalty with the default settings.
* Removed settings *
o gGameExternalOptions.fMovementSightAdjustment = iniReader.ReadBoolean("JA2 Tactical Settings", "MOVEMENT_SIGHT_ADJUSTMENT", TRUE);
o gGameExternalOptions.fStanceSightAdjustment = iniReader.ReadBoolean("JA2 Tactical Settings", "STANCE_SIGHT_ADJUSTMENT", TRUE);
o gGameExternalOptions.fLBESightAdjustment = iniReader.ReadBoolean("JA2 Tactical Settings", "LBE_SIGHT_ADJUSTMENT", TRUE);
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1202 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
Bugfixes
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- Win 98 Bugfix: ja2.ini option to disable UNICODE (VFS_NO_UNICODE)
- When VFS_NO_UNICODE = FALSE, files will be opened with default encoding (instead of UTF8/16) in the source code
- EDB: Rendering of "Hide Muzzle Flash" icon
- Enemies should also drop LBE gear
- Refreshing bug in strategy merc list in resolution 640x480 and 800x600
- Character in running state will loose breath points each turn if no action is performed
- Automatic cancellation of running if the merc is in a running state and was not moved since last turn
- Bobby Ray Tooltips fixes
- Fixed bug, where enemies do not climb on rooftops anymore, when ASTAR is disabled
- Source code is now compiled with vanilla JA2 pathing instead of A*
New Features
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- Externalized "Bobby Ray tooltips show possible attachments" from HAM 3 (BOBBY_RAY_TOOLTIPS_SHOW_POSSIBLE_ATTACHMENTS)
- New Cover System (by CptMoore)
. There are 8 new ja2_options.ini entries in the "JA2 Tactical Settings" section
o STEALTH_TRAIT_COVER_VALUE, STEALTH_EFFECTIVENESS, TREE_COVER_EFFECTIVENESS, CAMOUFLAGE_EFFECTIVENESS, COVER_DISPLAY_UPDATE_WAIT
o MOVEMENT_SIGHT_ADJUSTMENT, STANCE_SIGHT_ADJUSTMENT, LBE_SIGHT_ADJUSTMENT
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1196 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
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
- 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
*** 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
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