Comments - Kaiden113

Virtual File System (VFS)
o INFO: Using the VFS we have an elegant way for defining MOD hierarchy
o Additional INI Files (e.g: vfs_config.JA2Vanilla.ini, vfs_config.JA2113.ini) for setting up different MODs
o The file ja2.ini now contains a property called "VFS_CONFIG_INI" where you can select the INI of your MOD instead of the "CUSTOM_DATA_LOCATION"
o For additional informations on the VFS see "Docs\VirtualFileSystem_Setup.txt" inside your JA2 install directory

Multiplayer v1.2
o File Transfer for sharing files from the server with the other clients
o A lot of Bugfixes
o Improved GUI
o For additional informations on Multiplayer and File Transfer see "Docs\Multiplayer_*.txt" inside your JA2 install directory

*** New XML Editor ***
- Supports the 100 AP system
- Minor adjustments
Implementation for mouse wheel support
Implementation for mouse middle button support
Fix for adding on roof tiles
Fix assertion when leave editor mode
On saving map check of entry points are add
Fix for to many ToolTip messages in place walls
Fix assertion on loading map without entry points
Fix assertion in Sector Summary if DevInfo directory not exist
Fix for problem of losing map edgepoints
Fix problem with losing stuff from LBE
Fix crash in meanwhile

*** New INI Editor ***
- Also works as a MOD Loader.
- Supports 100 AP System (APBPConstants.ini)
- Configure and start JA2 v1.13 from the INI Editor

New Features Continued:

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.

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

For those of you still using the 2085 because you're patiently waiting for me to post the newest version... I posted a link to download the full 2975 version a few posts down. Here are some of the features waiting for you in the latest version:

- added INI option for new tracer bullets (USE_BULLET_TRACERS)
- Enhanced Description Box (by Headrock)
. Can be toggled on/off in the game settings
. Can be customized in the ja2_options.ini (USE_ENHANCED_DESCRIPTION_BOX)
. Further infos: Bookgallery.co.il
- 100 AP System
. Now the default system
. Can be changed back to 25 AP System in the Data-1.13\APBPConstants.ini
. Just change the property AP_MAXIMUM = 100 to AP_MAXIMUM = 25 and you have the 25 AP System back
- Space Viking's many mercs changes plus numerous generic bug fixes
- AI Viewer: To use the AI Viewer build a Debug Version, go to the Strategy Screen and press F12
- Quest Debug System: Quest Debug System dialog is opened by switching to the Tactical screen and press F11.
- New option screen with "Next" and "Prev" button. This allows "unlimited" of options in the option screen
- "Forced turn base mode" option in the option screen and also available via keyboard shortcut (CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+T) in tactical. This forces the game to go in turn based mode when there are enemies in the sector.

Continued...

The 2085 version hosted here is out of date. I will get a new version posted in the next couple of months. In the meantime, you can visit the forums and find some of the newer versions with many bug fixes and newer features including better Multiplayer support.

I beleive this is the latest installer, first link in the thread:

Ja-galaxy-forum.com

What version are you using?

While it's not yet an official release, RoWa21 did post an update package that contains all new/changed game files since the 2085 release version. He also included JA2.exe files for all supported languages.

You can grab it here if you're interested in getting an update before the next official release:

Ja2.h758491.serverkompetenz.net

The 100ap system and the enhanced description box are now part of our public SVN. Soon to be added after some more beta testing are Spaceviking's features allowing up to 32 mercenaries on your team, as well as increasing the number of enemies, militia, and creatures that can appear in a battle at the same time. You can have up to 64 enemies on the map now, not including creatures and bloodcats.

Distancing official releases and individually testing features before inclusion seems to be working in favor of keeping the game more stable than ever.

I'll keep you updated as more features/bugfixes are added, and as we get closer to another official release. I'm making an educated guess that we'll be posting another official release in Q1 of 2009, and it will very likely feature the new gun attachment system (NGAP) that has been discussed over at the forums.

MP still needs some work, but if you have the 2085 version, there is a patch linked on the home page that enables multiplayer.

Also, if you want to use SVN, you can get the latest development version of the mod, and it includes multiplayer, and numerous other new features not officially released yet.

The next official release is probably several months out still, but it would contain all of that by default.

There is an updated EXE available for download from the home page, version 2112. It's just a replacement EXE for the game, no installer or other files required if you've installed 2085.

I've uploaded the interface pack 2.0... There is also a patch located on the home page (just an updated exe that fixes several bugs). Enjoy!

I just uploaded the latest release installers, so they should be availabe some time tommorrow.

I haven't had much time to update this page lately. The 1080 release turned out to have some serious bugs in it. While the posted release here is more stable, it's extremely old. I'd do as Theshodan suggests and either update via SVN, or find the latest available download from the bear's pit. A new official release will be coming soon within the next month or two, and it will be posted here. The new-inventory and multiplayer functionality will not be a part of that release though unfortunately, they will remain in beta as seperate downloads for quite some time.

It's a little late to be posting these now, so I'll make sure and get them linked to MOD DB again with the next release. You can still grab the current release from Khelle.de linked on our homepage though.

I'll get them uploaded soon. For now, there is an alternate link on the home page where they can all be downloaded.

The English Install and All 3 updates were slightly bugged, I've temporarily removed them, and will be replacing them later today. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Which download are you trying to get? (Full version or Patch? And Which language?) Please let me know and if it's a problem with my files I will fix it.

In the meantime, if you check the homepage listed on this site, you will find an alternate download location where you can get the files.

Actually someone has managed to get the Steam version extracted into a folder, and it appears to work with the MOD now.

No existing mods currently work on either Steam and Trymedia versions of JA2. You'll need to get a CD version of the game. Right now, that's not difficult, Strategy First has one packaged in the Conquest 6-pack.

There have been a few people tinkering away at trying to get the steam version workable, but I haven't heard from them since they mentioned it, which is right after the steam version first became available.

We do have another release coming soon, I'll post the news and add the new downloads when it's available.Just a few things to look forward to:

- AutoSave is now working and can be turned on in the INI file.
- Lightning can now be disabled in the INI file so you can turn on rain/lightning independantly.
- New armor coverage system (where different armors only protect a % of your body) can be turned on/off in the INI file.
- The new 1.13 compatible Map Editor (Check the screenshot gallery)
- added MAX_IMP_CHARACTERS entry in the ja2_options.ini (Range: 0 - 6)
- A ton of bugfixes.

Thanks for the praise!

I beleive we caught that one, along with around 20 other freeze/hang/ctd causing glitches. There are still some out there I assure you, but we'll catch them as we find them, and release hot-fixes this time around instead of hoarding all the featurefilled goodness for ourselves :p

Several are in development now... Including the one for my Avatar :)

Shameless plug for a mod that is nothing to be ashamed of :p