Why am I naming this article "preparing my shield"? Because most of it is not the best news. I have good news and bad news. In regards to Steam, I could not upload the update there. I tried multiple times, but it would not take it. It looks as though Alliance at War will mostly be from Mod DB... Again. But not to worry, I am leaving the older version of the mod on Steam to make it easier when applying any updates in the future. What I mean is, you can still play Alliance at War on the Steam version, you will just need to download the updates from Mod DB and manually apply them. For our Steam members, just download it from here, and replace the Data folder in your "Alliance-at-War" Steam folder. It should be saved in
"Program Files (86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\32470\1776811795\Alliance-at-War"
Look for the Data folder in the "Alliance-at-War" folder, and replace it.
Now for not as bad-bad news, ha. This update is kind of rushed, mainly because I had a problem with my laptop and had to reset it. I lost the update I was planning to release and had to bring and older update... Up to date, ha. Wait? Why am I laughing? Anyway, this put me horribly behind schedule, and, well, now we have a rushed update. I mainly want to get something out before Christmas. And with this time of year, I have other stuff to do.
Now for the somewhat good news. This was going to micro-patch for the A.I., but I had a bit more time to squeeze in just a few more things.
Here is what is changed...
Increased tactical battle camera speed by 12.5%.
Difficulty Adjustments tweaked.
Updated all space Skirmish maps. (Text issues remain.)
Now when I state "text issues remain", that is an understatement. You will see when you are preparing for a Skirmish space battle. The maps are good, the text is... Well... Anyway, as you know I updated all the space maps in Galactic Conquest. I am certain players were wondering if I can improve the maps for GC, why not Skirmish? Well, I did... Except for text issues, ha. 'X^)
I told you I would get around to improving them... It just... You know... Took some time, ha.
And finally I am still working and testing out enemy shields. The number have changes slightly, but again I am still testing them. They should not drop so quickly now. Remember I want starbases to seem more intimidating due to their importance. That is the... Main... Reason I have spent all this time on them.
Merry Christmas, everyone. :^)
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Thank you for the update and Merry Christmas, Larry-3!
Your mod is always spectacular and I am going to enjoy witnessing your excellent handiwork.
I had to 'update' my pc system recently as well. I had the Windows 10 Home Edition on my desktop but it developed too many problems for me to justify its use, so I had to purchase a code for Win 10 Professional and install it on a reserve hard drive. I lost a lot of programs in the move in that they are on the troubled drive, but in the end it was worth it.
Anyhow, you have my deepest sympathies for the pc issues you had to deal with and I wish you every good luck in working on your mod.
Merry Christmas to you too, Darth_Saber. :^)
I see Windows 10 hit you are, too. "Developing too many problems" is an understatement for me. Windows 10 update... Whatever the update was around September is that one that hurt me. I started having internet connection issues, program install and or uninstall issues, freezing issues, some things would not even launch. It all became a headache. I found out it was Windows 10. I just Factory Reset my PC, but that was not enough. The Windows 10 updated needed the last laugh. Most of my files were saved. Of the things I did lose, the most recent version of Alliance at War was lost. I had four versions: the Steam update, the update I released on Mod DB in March of 2019, one from August (Backup/not as update), and one from October (up-to-date). After I reset, out of all the versions it could take with it, it took the one I worked on most as was planning to release. I was thinking, "argh", ha. "Whyyy... ?!" Anyway, I am certain you did not be bored with the details, ha. I hope you are enjoy the new reworked space Skirmish maps. Let me know if you see any issues with them... Minus the text issues of course, ha. X^)
I "upgraded" from Win 8.1 to to Win 10 Home Edition when the latter first came out.
The word "buggy" didn't even begin to describe the issues that I faced when experiencing the new platform. The world thought that the Windows 'Millennial Edition' was bad but honestly it was like a walk in a park in Autumn by comparison. Lol...
Before I upgraded my system, I was experiencing an actual "Blue Screen of Death" that I haven't seen since Win '98 and XP, as well as a completely dead Windows Store, an inoperable Win Update Service, my program shortcuts refusing to work, audio issues, the internet connection dying frequently, and the whole system being as slow as an ant swimming through molasses.
By having to switch hard drives as well as systems, I am having to import files back and forth from my mods as needed.
I have been experimenting with creating unique units from vanilla models like creating Dathomiri Rangers from the unmounted Night Sister units found in the FOC Zahn Campaign.
Anyhow, there were programs that I couldn't transfer to my reserve hard drive but in the end I did discover how to run Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy on Win 10 Pro without too many issues, so that was a plus. Lol...
I spent years running a business in pc repair, troubleshooting, and data retrieval, so I am never bored when it comes to discussing pc problems. *Grin*
I was going to say the force is not strong with Windows 10, but it seems like a double-edged sword you Darth_Saber, ha. :^D