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
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IF SOMEONE WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE NAME OF SOME ITEMS, DO IT FOR ALL LANGUAGES!
Because RPO-A <> RPO-M, it is 2 different launchers.
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1185 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
activated new AI AWM pic (Kaerar)
activated chokes for shotguns as attachments
added a few new ammo crates
changed 'filled size' of the large backpacks to prevent unrealistic behavior (needs checking...)
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1175 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
o Added new INI option (VFS_NO_UNICODE), which allows users to play JA2 1.13 together with the new VFS on a Win 98 OS.
o INFO: The property is currently not used with the latest SVN EXE.
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1174 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- New XML Editor (Version: 0.42)
o Display "Spread Pattern" Name in the last column in the items grid
o IMPORTANT: If you save an Item or AmmoType which has the <spreadPattern> Tag set, it will get lost. You have to add it manually in a text editor after saving the item in the XML Editor
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1160 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
New Features
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- Spread Patterns MOD
o TableData/SpreadPattern.xml & additional (optional) <spreadPattern> Tag in TableData/Items.xml
Bugfixes
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o Mine income was not correctly initialized in GameSettings
o Need for soldier sleep was calculated wrong
o Stop Time when Skyrider arrives in the destination sector
o On "sell all" also unreachable items were sold
o Stop time compression when shipment and email arrives
o Fixed duplication of items from shipment. This bug occured, when loading a savegame with at least 2 depending shipment orders
o Re-enabled stealing from delivery sector (ja2_options.ini: STEALING_FROM_SHIPMENTS_DISABLED)
o Re-enabled & externalized chance that whole shipment is lost (ja2_options.ini: CHANCE_OF_SHIPMENT_LOST)
o Re-enabled delivery from John Kulba
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1159 4f8fa57e-7814-0410-bad4-adc449f26b7c
- Added tags to some XML files which is used by the SpreadPatterns MOD (latest SVN EXE does not include Spread Patterns MOD)
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1155 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
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
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