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== Changes since latest released version ==
=== Translation improvements ===
'''Unconfirmed'''
* Spanish translation updated (currently being worked on)
* Turkish translation created (currently being made)
* French translation updated (hows this going nct?)
'''Confirmed'''
* Catalan translation updated
* Danish translation updated
* German translation updated
* The tutorial has been translated to french
=== Gameplay improvements ===
* Prevented key scrolling while in-game menu is active (fixes bug [http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=16091 16091])
* Unit to building allocation system rewrite started
=== General improvements ===
* Per-unit skinning and parameter editing
* Map generator now places stone and fruit (fixes bug [http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=16080 16080])
* Synced the amount of teams that can be placed on a map automatically, and while editing (now 16 is the highest) so that the game no longer crashes when playing a map with 17 or more teams (fixes bug [http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=16097 16097])
=== Miscellaneous improvements ===
* New tooltip system implemented in libgag, curtesy of Sebastien, now displays tooltips (in French however :( Translation is importent) of the Globulation 2 menu screen. Intergration with the rest of Globulation 2 still to come
* Gradients have been modified a fair bit. They are now updated when a building is destroyed by an enemy. And all war flags are updated when any building is destroyed. Also, a gradiant patch was applyed (supplied by Kai, fixes bug [http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=16257 16257]) and several tests have been put in place to test the new changes. Also, there is now a #define to allow easy change of the gradient computation system between the default algorithm, kai's algorithm or simon's algorithm
* Fixed bugs [http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=16350 16350], [http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=16323 16323], [http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=16148 16148], [http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=16171 16171], [http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=16096 16096], and [http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=15908 15908]


== Changes since 0.9.4 (not released) ==
=== Translation Improvements ===
==Changes in 0.9.5.0==
* '''Replay Feature'''
* Many translations updated
* new Finnish, Farsi and Esperanto translation
* Removed compiler warnings
* Speed of unit upgrades depends on the count of levels to upgrade. pre-trained units train faster to a certain level.
* slight changes to the forbidden/guard/clearing area gfx
* USL something
* Off-Screen-Units get displayed when they are selected
* an Ajax Website based on Ext-JS to do the translations is in the making
* The default map list has been updated with more recent and overall better maps.

==Changes in 0.9.4.5==
* 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.
==Changes in 0.9.4.4==
* The scons scripts have been updated to reflect the proper version
* the scons script for creating the mac .dmg file has had the hardcoded version numbers changed to use the variables
* the YOG lobby will now show IRC users too

==Changes in 0.9.4.3==
* A rare bug would cause the game to crash. it has been fixed.
==Changes in 0.9.4.2==
* There were 2 bugs that would cause the editor to crash. They have been fixed.
==Changes in 0.9.4.1==
* Tutorial 3 was corrupted and would cause the game to crash. Tutorial 3 was fixed.
==Changes in 0.9.4 (released 20090201)==
=== Gameplay Improvements ===
* Right side menu width ingame and in the map editor was increased
* New priority system which allows the player to choose which buildings and flags will receive units first
* 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)
* Game chat has been separted from game messages, so players messages (tutorial or in YOG) won't get lost.
* Many adjustments to the properties of buildings and units to better balance gameplay
* Ability to CTRL+Click and drag to place a string of the selected building (useful for walls)
* A new Other Options page in Custom Games and YOG pregame setup which includes
** The ability for game creators to make a map prediscovered to all players
** The ability for game creators to turn off prestige wins
** The ability for game creators to lock teams
=== Overall Improvements ===
* Removed 'AI' from the names of the AI players (shorter)
* Added a mission description to the campaign system
* New mission objectives system (set in the map editor, with SGSL commands to show/hide them)
* New AI description screen for new players that don't know their difficulties
* New mission hints system (set in the map editor)
* Ability to highlight certain game elements in a map script (such as those used in the tutorial)
* 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
* Ability to tab between certain form elements (such as YOG login screen)
* 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)
=== Network Improvements ===
* 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.
* A new map distribution system which allows
** Upload of new maps by their creators moments after finishing the map
** Community rating system to sort maps by rating
** Download of maps where you can get the maps you want quickly and easily
* A new pregame alliances system where you can set alliances which cannot be changed ingame
* A new "I Am Ready" button to prevent game makers from starting before all players are ready
* A new YOG options screen for players to block insulting players
* Tab system for changing between lobby, options, download maps and pregame screens without having to quit to go to the other.
* YOG Administrators can now ban players in various ways, or mute them for a set amount of time
* Ability to set YOG moderators (limited YOG administrative permissions)
* Ability to see a players score (displayed when you click a name of an online YOG player)
* Ability to message alliances members by prefixing your messages with /a
* Ability to message a specific member by prefixing the message with /[playername]
* Adjustments to latency system for smoother online gaming
=== Miscellaneous Improvements ===
* New -test-map-gen option, to continuously make maps until the generator crashes (used for stability like -test-games[-nox])
* Lots of other behind the scenes changes for speed, stability, usability and interactivity
* Lots of bug fixes
* Moved AUTHORS to data/authors.txt so it will get included in distribution releases


== 0.8.19 (released 20060312) ==
=== Translation improvements ===
* Polish translation updated.
=== Gameplay improvements ===
* The old tutorial has been completly revamped. It is now more in-depth and covers more aspects of Globulation 2.
* Fixed a bug which prevented players to be dropped correctly when someone is disconnected.
* Fixed a bug which prevented linux systems not named localhost to join themselves
=== General improvements ===
* GUI improved following the comments submitted by Ellen Reitmayr which can be found at [[Usability issues]].
* Fixed a bug which made compiling on Windows difficult.
* Fixed two bugs with YOG. One that prevented the game name from being displayed correctly, and another that prevented players in YOG from seeing people in IRC.
=== Miscellaneous improvements ===
* The red X on the campaign and custom game screen has been replaced with the text "Please choose a map".
* You can now click 'cancel' to go back to the menu screen from campaigns or the tutorial if you decide not to play it.
* Script state is now saved, which means scripted maps such as the tutorial can now be saved and loaded.
* New SGSL keyword 'space', which simply put halts any other actions until the spacebar is pressed.
* Several bugs fixed.
* Dumping mean CPU usage in Engine.log.






For changes older than these, please check out the [[Older Changes]] page.
For changes older than these, please check out the [[Older Changes]] page.

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Changes since 0.9.4 (not released)

Translation Improvements

Changes in 0.9.5.0

  • Replay Feature
  • Many translations updated
  • new Finnish, Farsi and Esperanto translation
  • Removed compiler warnings
  • Speed of unit upgrades depends on the count of levels to upgrade. pre-trained units train faster to a certain level.
  • slight changes to the forbidden/guard/clearing area gfx
  • USL something
  • Off-Screen-Units get displayed when they are selected
  • an Ajax Website based on Ext-JS to do the translations is in the making
  • The default map list has been updated with more recent and overall better maps.

Changes in 0.9.4.5

  • 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.

Changes in 0.9.4.4

  • The scons scripts have been updated to reflect the proper version
  • the scons script for creating the mac .dmg file has had the hardcoded version numbers changed to use the variables
  • the YOG lobby will now show IRC users too

Changes in 0.9.4.3

  • A rare bug would cause the game to crash. it has been fixed.

Changes in 0.9.4.2

  • There were 2 bugs that would cause the editor to crash. They have been fixed.

Changes in 0.9.4.1

  • Tutorial 3 was corrupted and would cause the game to crash. Tutorial 3 was fixed.

Changes in 0.9.4 (released 20090201)

Gameplay Improvements

  • Right side menu width ingame and in the map editor was increased
  • New priority system which allows the player to choose which buildings and flags will receive units first
  • 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)
  • Game chat has been separted from game messages, so players messages (tutorial or in YOG) won't get lost.
  • Many adjustments to the properties of buildings and units to better balance gameplay
  • Ability to CTRL+Click and drag to place a string of the selected building (useful for walls)
  • A new Other Options page in Custom Games and YOG pregame setup which includes
    • The ability for game creators to make a map prediscovered to all players
    • The ability for game creators to turn off prestige wins
    • The ability for game creators to lock teams

Overall Improvements

  • Removed 'AI' from the names of the AI players (shorter)
  • Added a mission description to the campaign system
  • New mission objectives system (set in the map editor, with SGSL commands to show/hide them)
  • New AI description screen for new players that don't know their difficulties
  • New mission hints system (set in the map editor)
  • Ability to highlight certain game elements in a map script (such as those used in the tutorial)
  • 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
  • Ability to tab between certain form elements (such as YOG login screen)
  • 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)

Network Improvements

  • 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.
  • A new map distribution system which allows
    • Upload of new maps by their creators moments after finishing the map
    • Community rating system to sort maps by rating
    • Download of maps where you can get the maps you want quickly and easily
  • A new pregame alliances system where you can set alliances which cannot be changed ingame
  • A new "I Am Ready" button to prevent game makers from starting before all players are ready
  • A new YOG options screen for players to block insulting players
  • Tab system for changing between lobby, options, download maps and pregame screens without having to quit to go to the other.
  • YOG Administrators can now ban players in various ways, or mute them for a set amount of time
  • Ability to set YOG moderators (limited YOG administrative permissions)
  • Ability to see a players score (displayed when you click a name of an online YOG player)
  • Ability to message alliances members by prefixing your messages with /a
  • Ability to message a specific member by prefixing the message with /[playername]
  • Adjustments to latency system for smoother online gaming

Miscellaneous Improvements

  • New -test-map-gen option, to continuously make maps until the generator crashes (used for stability like -test-games[-nox])
  • Lots of other behind the scenes changes for speed, stability, usability and interactivity
  • Lots of bug fixes
  • Moved AUTHORS to data/authors.txt so it will get included in distribution releases



For changes older than these, please check out the Older Changes page.

Misc