Development Trunk: https://ja2svn.dyndns.org/source/ja2/branches/Wanne/JA2%201.13%20MP
A detailed list of all the features (changes) is visible in the history log of the development trunk:
INFO: The source code for the official 2011 release (4870) has been branched here:
https://ja2svn.dyndns.org/source/ja2/branches/JA2_rev.4870_2011
This commit contains the following features:
*** Externalized Vehicles ***
o Now with this feature we can add/remove vehicles
o New XML File: TableData\Vehicles.xml
o Added a new function parameter to lua file Scripts\Overhead lua to set up the helicopter in method: SetUpHelicopterForPlayer()
o Added example mini (Docs\Externalized Vehicles Example.zip) mod which adds 2 additional vehicles (hummer and ice-cream truck to sector A9)
*** Up to 255 save slots ***
- There is a "Next" and "Prev" button where you can scroll through the save slots
- It is now possible to load the automatic save (SAVE_EVERY_N_HOURS) from the load screen. This is the first slot after the quickload slot
- Added the 2 alternate players end turn saves (which can be enabled/disabled in option screen) to the save/load game form
*** New Feature: Externalized emails from Emails.edt to XML***
o This feature can be enabled/disabled in the Source:
--> See email.cpp: If "ReadXMLEmail" == FALSE, then normal way (read from Email.edt) otherwise read from XML files
o 2 new XML files: TableData\Email\EmailMercAvailable.xml and EmailMercLevelUp.xml
o Renamed SenderNamesList.xml to EmailSenderNamesList.xml and moved from TableData folder to TableData\Email folder
o Names for mercenaries are get from the file MercProfiles.xml and different names get from the file EmailSenderNamesList.xml
*** Externalized Hidden Towns (Tixa, Orta) ***
o Now it is possible to add new hidden towns (locations)
o See file: TableData/Map/Cities.xml
o New variable in TableData/Map/Cities.xml
- hiddenTown: 0 = show on strategy map, 1 = Hide on strategy map
- townIcon: 1 = on, 0 = off (This is the icon you see on the strategy map)
- szIconFile: The path to the sti icon file (eg: interface\prison.sti, interface\my_icon.sti)
- iconPosition: The x,y position of the icon on the strategy map
*** Encyclopedia and Briefing Room, reachable from the laptop ***
o 2 new ja2_options.ini properties: BRIEFING_ROOM, ENCYCLOPEDIA
o demonstration video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CIXdXWLrAo
o Added Example usage of the Briefing Room
- Extract it in your JA2 1.13 folder and use the latest development executable
- The briefing room can be reached from the laptop. Enter SN5631 for the code and then click the "Exit" button
- See "Info_BriefingRoom.txt" and "BriefingRoom_Mission1.png"
*** Improved interrupt system (IIS) ***
o This system changes the way interrupts work. See: http://www.ja-galaxy-forum.com/board/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=290787#Post290787
o Option system (see ja2_options.ini: IMPROVED_INTERRUPT_SYSTEM)
o A few more settings for the interrupt system in ja2_options.ini
o INFO: Multiplayer games always use the "old" interrupt system, not matter what the user selects in the ja2_options.ini
*** Walking and sidestepping with weapon raised ***
o Enable/disable the walking/sidestepping with raised weapon in ja2_options.ini: ALLOW_WALKING_WITH_WEAPON_RAISED
o You can set an AP/BP modifier when walking/sidestepping with weapon raised in APBPConstants.ini: AP_MODIFIER_WEAPON_READY
o The following feature apply when you walk/sidestep with weapon raised:
-> limited angle of view, but you can see more farther when the weapon has a scope
-> better change for interrupts if you see an enemy
-> less APs and BPs when shooting, because the weapon is already raised
-> It should cost more APs when walking. Maybe you can export the additional AP and BP modifier to the APBPConstants.ini
*** Increase squad size to 8 (800x600) and 8 and 10 (1024x768) ***
o Squad sizes (dependend on the screen resolution) can be selected in the start new game screen
o In a multiplayer game, the squad size will always be 6, because it does not work with more soldiers/squad
*** Added UB-1.13 source code ***
o Merged the UB-1.13 source code (Revision: 4721) from svn: http://subversion.assembla.com/svn/ub-source113
o If you want to build UB-EXE or UB-MapEditor, just enable the 2 defines (JA2UB and JA2UBMAPS) in "builddefines.h"
o The UB-Verion reads from "ja2_UB.ini" instead of "ja2.ini"
o There are 2 new XML files
- Layout\LayoutMainMenu.xml
- MapAction\ActionItems.xml
o There are 2 new LUA-Script files
- Scripts\ExplosionControl.lua
- Scripts\InterfaceDialogue.lua
*** Hide enemy health text / enemy hit count ***
o ja2_options.ini: HIDE_ENEMY_HEALTH_TEXT, HIDE_ENEMY_HIT_COUNT
o both new settings only have effect in a singleplayer game
o see: http://www.ja-galaxy-forum.com/board/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=128840&page=1
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o MP: Fixed crash when hiring a merc with graphical face gear and then closing the laptop (the problem was, that an initializing function was not called in a MP game)
o Fixed init problem when starting a new single player game after playing a MP game
o Reducted message lines in a chinese game in strategic view
o Shortened german text
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o Disabled a few ingame options, that does not work correctly with multiplayer. The user cannot enable those options.
-> TOPTION_ALLOW_REAL_TIME_SNEAK
-> TOPTION_ALLOW_CROWS
-> TOPTION_ALLOW_SOLDIER_TOOLTIPS
-> TOPTION_USE_AUTO_SAVE
-> TOPTION_TOGGLE_TURN_MODE
-> TOPTION_USE_NCTH
o When the server enters the strategy map, the airspace view is shown together with an info message how to switch sectors
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o Now we can also build FUNCTIONAL Polish version with VS 2005 instead of only building with VS 2008/VS 2010
- Multiplayer fixes and improvements
o Increased MP version to v1.9
o Added and info output text when the AI interrupts the pure client, that the game could hang and the server should press ALT + E
o Disabled the possibility, that the server could always give himself the turn with ALT + E. Now when pressing '1' on the dialog instead of giving the server the turn, the dialog closes without any action
o Disabled the possibility, that the server could kick himself from the game when pressing ALT + K and then selecting '1'. The '1' button now cancels the dialog without doing any action.
o Disabled the possibility, that the server could kick a client in the strategy screen
o When client gets kicked from tactical, the game automatically switches to spectator mode for the kicked client
o Disabled Encyclopedia and Briefing room links from the laptop
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o Fixed enabling/disabling filter buttons
o Rearranged BR's Guns sorting buttons to have same layout as Ammo's, e.g. 'Heavy W.' becoming last button
o Shifted 'Subtotal' to accomodate 7 figures in browsing screen
o Reassigned weird cheatmode financing key. New key: '=' +10k; '+' +100k; '-' -10k; '_' -100k. Formerly: '=' +100k; '-' -10k
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New Hotkeys
o Strategic Screen:
Hotkey 'r': Mobile Milita Restrictions
o Sector Inventory (with popup text):
Hotkey ',': Previous Page
Hotkey '.': Next Page
Hotkey 'Esc': Exit Sector Inventory
o Addtional Changes:
Bobby Ray's button text 'Punch. W.' changed to 'Blunt W.' - more appropriate & consistent with XML Item Class name
o Cosmetic Corrections in Sector Inventory
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o The popup will list attachments available for the given slot on the current weapon. Ones not in sector inventory will be greyed out.
o It should show up after clicking on an empty attachment slot, provided these criteria are met:
--> we are on the mapscreen
--> the sector inventory is open
--> the selected merc is in this sector
--> there is no combat in this sector
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