Version 1.08g7h2 now LIVE

[Killerfish Games]

Version 1.08g7h2
25 Aug 22

CAMPAIGN
Left clicking on map markers now opens edit panel for that marker (bug introduced in 1.08g7 by the following feature; [When selecting overlapping objects on Strategic Map, a selection of those objects appears to choose the desired one (limit 10)])



Version 1.08g7h1
17 Aug 22 (BETA)

CAMPAIGN
CheckUnsafeLocations now always checked irrespective of airfield level

AI no longer bombards neutral locations when landing troops there



Version 1.08g7
6 Aug 22

GENERAL
Tactical map zooms in/out at mouse position when not locked onto a unit

Improved physics checks such that high velocity shells cannot bypass belt armor

HE shells no longer take into account ballistics/impact angle when calculating penetration, only use explosive force (mm penetrated = 0.2 calibre)

Kamikaze aircraft now attack from the height they were at when issued the attack order
- "attackHeight":[2,3] in aircraft data files now represents the minimum height for the attack
- zero_kamikaze_data and judy_kamikaze_data modified "attackHeight":[2,3] to ensure minimum 20-30m altitude for a kamikaze attack

Added a check to disable aircraft attack AI which could block time compression after kamikaze attacks



CAMPAIGN
When selecting overlapping objects on Strategic Map, a selection of those objects appears to choose the desired one (limit 10)
- default/interface/styles.txt added entry for CampaignMultipleSelection UI elements
- default/campaign/campaignXXX/setup.txt added new variable "stratMapMultpleSelectDist":0.01 to set threshold for multiple selection menu

Added Campaign Settings button and panel; when starting a new campaign settings applied for;
Campaign Difficulty
Enemy Uses Submarines
Enemy Uses Aircraft Carriers
Refund Command Points Post Rest & Repair
New Carrier Aircraft Requires Release
- default/interface/styles.txt added entry for "MenuClose" buttons
- default/campaign/campaignXXX/setup.txt added new variables "EnemyUsesSubs":true,"EnemyUsesCarriers":true
- language/english/dictionary/general.txt added "AISubmarines", "AICarriers", "ReplenishCarriers", "RefundPostRepair" to support new Campaign Settings panel

Fixed a bug where multiple merchants of the same class leaving the Rest & Repair queue on the same day as weekly Command Point acquisition would only return Command Point value for a single ship of that class

Carriers launching a strike force at start of an engagement now correctly calculate remaining aircraft

Cargo panel now uses language/english/dictionary/general.txt to lookup headers; Troops, Supplies, Engineering, Fuel

"Day:" header in campaign toolbar now uses language/english/dictionary/general.txt file
language/english/dictionary/general.txt added lowercase months of year for date/time display in other languages

[Kraznova]

Thank you KFG!

[Herr Flick]

Cargo panel now uses language/english/dictionary/general.txt to lookup headers; Troops, Supplies, Engineering, Fuel

We’re is the cargo panel? Is it a new section like weapons, radars etc?

[PorcoBravo]

Amazing!!!!

[Amelia]

Big fan of the improved kamikaze attacks and HE penetration!

[McGib]

Looking in Properties/betas and I'm not seeing anything, no betas listed.

[Amelia]

It's technically a private beta, but the developers list the password at the top of this thread. You just need to enter the code "warontheseabeta" to opt in!

[63rdstarcorp]

A solid update KFG, thanks!

[Killerfish Games]

Any issues coming up?
New HE armor penetration working smoothly?

We'll release in the next day or so unless we hear of any issues related to this current beta.

[greggh1961]

Originally posted by Killerfish Games:

Any issues coming up?
New HE armor penetration working smoothly?

We'll release in the next day or so unless we hear of any issues related to this current beta.

I have just installed the Beta version. I like the drop down box when you have ships/planes/locations close to together - much easier than having to scroll through menu on the right hand side of the screen. I am sure there will be other things that I will like too.

[Kraznova]

Originally posted by Killerfish Games:

Any issues coming up?
New HE armor penetration working smoothly?

We'll release in the next day or so unless we hear of any issues related to this current beta.

Hi KFG,

The new UI features are very nice, and much appreciated! The HE ammo penetration also seems to be fixed. Multiple tests, and I can no longer sink a Yamato with a Destroyer using all the deck guns.

My only complaint is, not sure where I am supposed to find the cargo panel info. Could you provide a visual of where this is located please?

Thanks for a terrific QoL update!

[Killerfish Games]

Originally posted by Kraznova:

My only complaint is, not sure where I am supposed to find the cargo panel info. Could you provide a visual of where this is located please?

When viewing a Task Force it is the "Manage Cargo" panel.
The little panel appears over the Task Force for that ship with Troops, Supplies, Engineering and Fuel carried by that ship.

The text for these headers is now taken from ShipDataCargoNames=Troops|Supplies|Engineering|Fuel in language/dictionary/general.txt

[Kraznova]

Originally posted by Killerfish Games:

Originally posted by Kraznova:

My only complaint is, not sure where I am supposed to find the cargo panel info. Could you provide a visual of where this is located please?

When viewing a Task Force it is the "Manage Cargo" panel.
The little panel appears over the Task Force for that ship with Troops, Supplies, Engineering and Fuel carried by that ship.

The text for these headers is now taken from ShipDataCargoNames=Troops|Supplies|Engineering|Fuel in language/dictionary/general.txt

Thanks KFG, appreciate it.

[MizuYuuki]

Originally posted by Kraznova:

Originally posted by Killerfish Games:

Any issues coming up?
New HE armor penetration working smoothly?

We'll release in the next day or so unless we hear of any issues related to this current beta.

Hi KFG,

The new UI features are very nice, and much appreciated! The HE ammo penetration also seems to be fixed. Multiple tests, and I can no longer sink a Yamato with a Destroyer using all the deck guns.

My only complaint is, not sure where I am supposed to find the cargo panel info. Could you provide a visual of where this is located please?

Thanks for a terrific QoL update!

Verified that HE effectiveness against armored targets is greatly reduced in v108g7. Near the end of an encounter, Mogami CA was beached and under attack by my 2 CA, and 1 CL which only had HE shells left. I pounded the Mogami until I had no shells left, and while many above deck systems, including all of the turrets, were out of action on the Mogami the ship had only minor flooding. I had to finish off the ship with torpedoes delivered by a destroyer.

[wardmerick]

Originally posted by greggh1961:

Originally posted by Killerfish Games:

Any issues coming up?
New HE armor penetration working smoothly?

We'll release in the next day or so unless we hear of any issues related to this current beta.

I have just installed the Beta version. I like the drop down box when you have ships/planes/locations close to together - much easier than having to scroll through menu on the right hand side of the screen. I am sure there will be other things that I will like too.

I have been using Tokyo Express mod (TTE), and now my game now hangs when I try to load a tactical encounter. Can I assume that's because of this new update? I did not actively download and install it, but I do see the new drop down boxes you mention, so maybe it has auto-updated somehow? If so, I may be getting stuck between a new update of the beta and a non-updated version of TTE; has a new, compatible TTE been released? Would appreciate any handholding, as I'm a noob...thanks.

[Killerfish Games]

Originally posted by wardmerick:

I have been using Tokyo Express mod (TTE), and now my game now hangs when I try to load a tactical encounter. Can I assume that's because of this new update? I did not actively download and install it, but I do see the new drop down boxes you mention, so maybe it has auto-updated somehow? If so, I may be getting stuck between a new update of the beta and a non-updated version of TTE; has a new, compatible TTE been released? Would appreciate any handholding, as I'm a noob...thanks.

If you opted into the beta at any time you remain opted in until you opt out.
So if you have updated to version 1.08g7, TTE will not be compatible until it is updated to work with this latest version.

Recommend opting out of the beta in order to maintain TTE compatibility.