New GameDir files for Multiplayer UI Patch by Zathras

There is no "official" Release EXE yet in SVN, but there is one for multiplayer testing. Take a look in the Multiplayer's Bears Pit Forum.

http://www.ja-galaxy-forum.com/board/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=210587&page=1#Post210587



git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1100 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c

gamedir/Ja2_mp.ini

@@ -41,6 +41,9 @@ INVENTORY_MODE = 0
 ; THE FOLLOWING SECTION ONLY NEEDS TO BE SET BY THE SERVER. SETTINGS FROM CLIENTS ARE IGNORED!
 ;-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
+; The name of your server in the server browser (not implemented yet)
+SERVER_NAME=Bloodbath
+
 ; The number of clients who want to play.
 ; Game maximum is 4, can be less needs to be total clients going to join.
 MAX_CLIENTS = 2
@@ -48,6 +51,13 @@ MAX_CLIENTS = 2
 ; The maximum number of mercs hireable by each client, max for game/mod is 7, there are 6 per squad...
 MAX_MERCS = 4
 
+; For a quicker game setup, give each player a random team of "balanced" MERCS
+RANDOM_MERCS=1
+
+; Automatically randomise the starting edge of each client ( these are unique so no two players on the same edge )
+RANDOM_EDGES=0
+
+
 ; This is a weapon damage multiplayer.
 ; This can be any decimal (FLOAT) value.
 ; .5 = half damage, 1 = full/normal damage, 2 = double damage
@@ -120,4 +130,4 @@ DISABLE_SPEC_MODE = 0
 ; Look in items.xml for full list, of coarse this is also limited to mercs inc capactiy.
 ; Also note that right now they are not added to replicants, so they wont be dropped by killed mercs other than your own
 ; Another kit bag setting: KIT_BAG = [201,214,300,337,279,279,222,235], also note the limitations of NIV in regard to which pack is in use.
-KIT_BAG = [201,214,243]
+KIT_BAG = [201,214]

gamedir/Readme_mp_ui.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+Jagged Alliance 2 Multiplayer w/ UI patch
+=========================================
+
+Credits
+-------
+JA2MP by:
+Haydent
+RoWa21
+
+UI Patch by:
+Zathras
+
+About the UI patch
+------------------
+The UI patch is designed to improve the process of creating and joining games in JA2MP.
+Instead of each player needing to manipulate thier .ini file, these options can now be set
+from in-game hosting and joining screens. In Addition the process of finishing a game and restarting
+has been streamlined.
+
+
+How to Use
+----------
+1. Hosting the game
+	a. Click "Multiplayer Game" on the main menu.
+	b. Click "Host" on the Join screen.
+	c. Configure Game Type and game options, click "Start".
+	d. The game will switch to the map screen.
+	e. Before the game is "Started" (laptop unlocked) :
+			- you can change the starting sector by moving the dropzone in the airspace view
+			- new players can connect to the game
+			- players can change thier starting edge ( click the Button with the Compass ICON )
+			- players can change thier team in the same manner ( click the Team Button )
+	f. Host clicks "Start Game" to Unlock the laptop. At this point:
+		  - the game settings are locked
+		  - players can hire mercs (unless random mercs is selected in which case they are automatically hired for the players)
+		  - players can click "Ready"
+	g. When all players are ready, the game will commence.
+	
+2. Joining the Game
+	a. Click "Multiplayer Game" on the main menu.
+	b. Type in your player name.
+	c. Type in the server ip address and port.
+	d. Click "Join".
+	e. The Game will switch to the map screen.
+	f. While the game has not yet "Started" (laptop unlocked) :
+			- players can change thier starting edge ( drop down by clicking IN the column next to thier name )
+			- players can change thier team in the same manner ( IF TDM or CO-OP )
+	g. Host clicks "Start Game" to Unlock the laptop. At this point:
+		  - players can hire mercs (unless random mercs is selected in which case they are automatically hired for the players)
+		  - players can click "Ready"
+	h. When all players are ready, the game will commence.
+	
+3. Ending the Game
+	When the battle is over in a sector, after a few seconds the Scoreboard will be displayed.
+If you wish to play another game, press "Continue" to re-join (or re-host) the server. Otherwise
+you can press "Cancel" to return to the main menu.
+
+4. In-game chat
+	Press the 'y' key to open ingame chat.
+
+Changelog
+---------
+Build 20090319
+	- Added hits, misses, accuracy to scoreboard
+	- Added in-game chat with history
+	- Added more options from the ini to the host screen, Use NIV and Enable civillians
+	- Fixed Clients connecting at the same time controlling the wrong client
+	- Fixed Team Deathmatch
+	- Fixed Refreshing the player list after a player changes team / edge
+	- AI is always on for Co-op now
+	- There is now always a scoreboard in Co-op even when you lose.
+	- scores on the Co-op scoreboard have been fixed for all deaths including bleeding
+	- Start Game button now only appears for server
+	- Fixed cleaning up game resources on disconnection
+	- Disabled the old 1,2,3,4 keys for connecting / disconnecting
+	- Fixed victory conditions for all game modes
+	- Fixed players names getting copied into TeamTurnString each game resulting in multiple names
+	- Fixed Assertion bug caused by the game sometimes calling SetCurrentWorldSector more than once before placement of mercs
+	- Fixed a bug that was possible when merging items such as M14 and EBR stock on mapscreen.
+	- Fixed bug with game starting while a player was in chat, closes chat window when game is starting
+	- Fixed bug with game starting while a player was in the options screen, if the player leaves the mapscreen while ready, they are set to unready
+	- Team and Spawn direction popups changed to use buttons to open/close them
+	- Disabled players joining after the laptop has been unlocked, as they would be out of state with any hires
+
+Build 20081224
+	- Fixed players disconnecting mid-game
+	- Added Host Options screen to allow in-game editing of the ini file options
+	- Added Join screen for in-game entry of the server details
+	- Added player list / server settings and ready / start button to the map screen
+	- Added ability to change starting sector, starting edge and team once connected to the server,
+		but before the laptop is unlocked.
+	- Added ability to randomise starting edge and/or mercs of all players
+	- Fix : Allow the game to "start" if less than the max number of players connected
+	- Added Scoreboard at the end of a match to tidy up end of game and restarting. 
+
+