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==Changes since 0.9.1 (not released, currently in development)== |
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=== Gameplay Improvments === |
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* Nicowar has been majorly improved, to cope better on smaller maps, and has now got a Warrush style that it can randomly select to pursue (so you cant run the same map and expect the same result each time). |
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* Changed default SGSL wait behaviour for buildings: wait for condition for specified level and higher level. Added only keyword to restrict to specified level. This should remove tutorial dead-locking because of too efficient players. |
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== Changes since 0.9.4 (not released) == |
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=== Graphical enhancement === |
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=== Translation Improvements === |
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* A particle engine has been added allowing neat little smoke effects for damaged buildings and turret fire. |
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==Changes in 0.9.5.0== |
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* '''Replay Feature''' |
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* Many translations updated |
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* new Finnish, Farsi and Esperanto translation |
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* Removed compiler warnings |
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* Speed of unit upgrades depends on the count of levels to upgrade. pre-trained units train faster to a certain level. |
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* slight changes to the forbidden/guard/clearing area gfx |
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* USL something |
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* Off-Screen-Units get displayed when they are selected |
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* an Ajax Website based on Ext-JS to do the translations is in the making |
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* The default map list has been updated with more recent and overall better maps. |
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==Changes in 0.9.4.5== |
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=== Miscellaneous improvements === |
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* 0.9.4.4 was not compatible to head of the beta4-branch that was made to compile with latest changes in gcc breaking compatibility. 0.9.4.5 fixes that. |
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* Many minor bugs have been fixed. |
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==Changes in 0.9.4.4== |
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* The scons scripts have been updated to reflect the proper version |
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* the scons script for creating the mac .dmg file has had the hardcoded version numbers changed to use the variables |
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* the YOG lobby will now show IRC users too |
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== Changes in 0.9.1 (released 20070901)== |
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==Changes in 0.9.4.3== |
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* A rare bug would cause the game to crash. it has been fixed. |
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=== Important Changes === |
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==Changes in 0.9.4.2== |
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* Map headers have been replaced and designed for better maintainability. |
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* There were 2 bugs that would cause the editor to crash. They have been fixed. |
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* YOG has been completely redesigned, from the ground up, for improved stability and easier maintainability. |
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==Changes in 0.9.4.1== |
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* All new subsequent versions of Globulation 2 will be released under GPL version 3 |
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* Tutorial 3 was corrupted and would cause the game to crash. Tutorial 3 was fixed. |
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* Scons has completely replaced the old configure and make tools for compiling. The new script is more flexible and easier for the developers to maintain (for Linux, Mac, and Windows). |
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==Changes in 0.9.4 (released 20090201)== |
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=== Overall improvements === |
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=== Gameplay Improvements === |
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* Changes to GameGUI have been made, so it is more maintainable for developers. |
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* Right side menu width ingame and in the map editor was increased |
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* Various other changes to the code have been made to increase maintainability. |
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* New priority system which allows the player to choose which buildings and flags will receive units first |
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* A new keyboard shortcuts system has been implemented so people can configure their own controls. |
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* When you click on a building, it now tells you why no one is able to come to work at it (unavailable, too far away etc) |
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* The tutorial has been split into a 4 part campaign, allowing a better flow for new players and demonstrating the campaign power. |
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* Game chat has been separted from game messages, so players messages (tutorial or in YOG) won't get lost. |
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* All overlays now paint with OpenGL for much smoother results. |
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* Many adjustments to the properties of buildings and units to better balance gameplay |
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=== Gameplay improvements === |
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* Ability to CTRL+Click and drag to place a string of the selected building (useful for walls) |
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* A new fertility overlay has been added, which shows where resource are the most likely to grow. |
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* A new Other Options page in Custom Games and YOG pregame setup which includes |
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* Debug output has been removed (so less is printed in a console window and no log files are made in ~/.glob2/ (now longer causes problems when it comes to HDD being filled up with them)). This also improves the speed of the game. |
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** The ability for game creators to make a map prediscovered to all players |
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=== Miscellaneous improvements === |
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** The ability for game creators to turn off prestige wins |
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* The volume bars in the Settings screen are now tapered to indicate which way is softer and which is louder. |
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** The ability for game creators to lock teams |
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* Fixed several bug with scroll wheels (mainly speed and preventing accidents on specially designed touch pads (like ones on Laptops)). |
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=== Overall Improvements === |
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* Default compilation build with -g, for debugging output when run with GDB. This should help fix problems with crash reports in the future (the more information, the better). |
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* Removed 'AI' from the names of the AI players (shorter) |
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* Mercurial has been setup and is now used as the revision control system for Globulation 2's code. |
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* Added a mission description to the campaign system |
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* Translations have been reviewed, and a script made to sort the labels/string alphabetically and keep them up to date in all (even if the strings for them aren't there, the labels will be). They are also now marked as incomplete so players who can update the translation are informed and able to help. |
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* New mission objectives system (set in the map editor, with SGSL commands to show/hide them) |
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* Brazilian and French translations have been updated. |
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* New AI description screen for new players that don't know their difficulties |
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* AUTHORS file is now sorted alphabetically. |
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* New mission hints system (set in the map editor) |
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* Many bugs (major and minor) have been fixed. |
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* Ability to highlight certain game elements in a map script (such as those used in the tutorial) |
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* Brand new random map generation engine, which will be used eventually to make and play random maps on the fly from Custom Game / YOG screens |
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* Ability to tab between certain form elements (such as YOG login screen) |
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* Added optional implementation of voice chat using port audio (stable and working, will fall back to the old self written voice handling if port audio is not present) |
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=== Network Improvements === |
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* Add new -router code, so people can create a router through which game commands are 'routed' (reduce lag if two players live next door for example). Complete with remote administrative interface. |
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* A new map distribution system which allows |
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** Upload of new maps by their creators moments after finishing the map |
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** Community rating system to sort maps by rating |
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** Download of maps where you can get the maps you want quickly and easily |
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* A new pregame alliances system where you can set alliances which cannot be changed ingame |
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* A new "I Am Ready" button to prevent game makers from starting before all players are ready |
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* A new YOG options screen for players to block insulting players |
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* Tab system for changing between lobby, options, download maps and pregame screens without having to quit to go to the other. |
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* YOG Administrators can now ban players in various ways, or mute them for a set amount of time |
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* Ability to set YOG moderators (limited YOG administrative permissions) |
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* Ability to see a players score (displayed when you click a name of an online YOG player) |
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* Ability to message alliances members by prefixing your messages with /a |
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* Ability to message a specific member by prefixing the message with /[playername] |
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* Adjustments to latency system for smoother online gaming |
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=== Miscellaneous Improvements === |
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* New -test-map-gen option, to continuously make maps until the generator crashes (used for stability like -test-games[-nox]) |
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* Lots of other behind the scenes changes for speed, stability, usability and interactivity |
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* Lots of bug fixes |
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* Moved AUTHORS to data/authors.txt so it will get included in distribution releases |
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For changes older than these, please check out the [[Older Changes]] page. |
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For changes older than these, please check out the [[Older Changes]] page. |
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