Evochron Mercenary 1.588 available...

Post by **Vice** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:07 am

Version 1.588 is available for download and includes the following improvements:

- New background nebula texture layer added (includes support for customizing).
- Significant multiplayer performance improvements, particularly for slower systems.
- Training mode now keeps text details for each section on screen and includes dividers for improved legibility.
- Ships sending a distress call for rescue now ping their location once players enter the sector.
- Weapon impact physics system updated for more variety and accurate reaction effects.
- Hidden cargo container limits for missiles increased to provide a full rack of 8 per visit.
- Delayed clan control status indicators on quadrant map fixed (server program).
- Station detonator system updated to prevent device failure (server program).
- Voice chat identification system updated to prevent duplicate icon listings.
- Custom quest system updated to support the default encrypted format.
- Additional integrity checks added to map log system.
- Voice chat indicator capacity doubled.
- Several minor bug fixes.

The customizing kit has been updated to include the new background texture options along with several filename changes.

The installer also works as an updating program for older versions of the game. It can be downloaded at: http://www.starwraith.com/evochronmerce ... nloads.htm

Post by **DaveK** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:23 am

downloading now - good speed - 15 minutes to download

after the upgrade will I need to change the mod filenames?

Thanks Vice, some nice changes

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:23 am

Tried it last night. Worked like a charm. Thx.

Post by **Vice** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:28 am

after the upgrade will I need to change the mod filenames?

Depends on the mod files. If you notice anything missing, check the filenames in the latest version of the customizing kit. Most filenames are still the same, only a few things have been changed and added.

Post by **DaveK** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:17 am

Thanks Vice - testing very soon

EDIT: Several hour tryout yesterday - worked with no glitches in contracts, exploring, trade, combat, hangars, and ship building

[Edited on 23-9-2011 by DaveK]

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:53 pm

Tested it yesterday before the official announcement here!...Works great...Thanks Vice!.....

Post by **Marvin** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:24 pm

No problems here. The real test for:

- Custom quest system updated to support the default encrypted format.

... will be this Sunday. I hope. (Did I mention, the winner also gets a certificate? Maybe a little icon for his/her sig ... SeeJay?)

Busch · Post by **Busch** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:49 am

Downloaded, installed and flown. Works well here, Boss. Thanks for the upgrades!

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:24 am

I was in Orion doing an escort mission and I picked up some ship debris. I had full cargo bays but locked onto another piece of debris and my beam came off my ship (lol)! It was like it was attached to the piece and not my ship as I looked left and right. The debris was flashing on and off also. the beam unlocked when I backed off. May not be a problem worth messing with.

airassassin · Post by **airassassin** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:07 am

good job

MMaggio · Post by **MMaggio** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:19 am

The cargo always flashes when you try to capture more than you have room for.

Post by **DaveK** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:35 am

you broke the beam because your ship was too full and so it was too heavy

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:07 pm

Looks like an Assimilation attempt by some Borg Cargo!.......

:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P

Shieldwolf · Post by **Shieldwolf** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:24 pm

woof Tried station detonators today and couldn't get the timer to go. ( Just an fyi for Vice to look into.) There were a couple of people that have reported similarly.

Post by **Vice** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:38 pm

Tried station detonators today and couldn't get the timer to go.

Nothing has really changed with those client-side and one reported issue turned out to be a player moving when trying to deploy one (due to a mouse button being bound to a movement thruster). Do you see an error message when trying to deploy one?

MMaggio · Post by **MMaggio** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:40 pm

Well, it happened to me also and I was not moving. The SD just would not launch.

Post by **Vice** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:54 pm

Lets try this. Next time it happens, right click on the station to lock the nav point to it, then open the nav console and take/post a screenshot. That should provide a clue as to what is happening.

MMaggio · Post by **MMaggio** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:25 pm

Okely Dokely!

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:14 pm

StatDet works just fine. I'm blowing up stuff right now!

BLEVE · Post by **BLEVE** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:38 am

We found this problem with SD's not working, was the player was too close to the station. A minimum of 1000 seems to work just fine.

Dingo · Post by **Dingo** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:44 am

1000-1500 or so

Grim · Post by **Grim** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:46 am

Im on Impulse, How do I download the patch?

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:41 am

Hi Grim.

Go here:
http://www.starwraith.com/evochronmerce ... nloads.htm
"Download The Game"

It's the whole game file with the latest update included.
Just download and install. It updates automatically.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:13 pm

From post: 115911, Topic: tid=8003, author=Grim wrote:Im on Impulse, How do I download the patch?

Each update is a complete build and replaces everything but your pilots and mods so you should be able to use the main download section as SeeJay posted above.

Viper · Post by **Viper** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:11 pm

Yesterday I noticed that a couple of stations did not show on my map when I wanted to select them. After I had docked there, they reappeared. Didn't think much of it, but had it again just now so thought I'd let you know.
If you wanna know which stations, let me know and I'll send you a u2u.

~ Viper.