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.
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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
- 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 "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
decreased size of Extended Ears
changed Destruction-merges so that the result is a rag, to avoid CTDs
git-svn-id: https://ja2svn.mooo.com/source/ja2_v1.13_data@1119 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
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