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David Walters  [developer] Mar 19 @ 7:28am
Beta/Preview Branch
In order to work on new features of the game with the least amount of disruption, I've created a BETA "preview" branch where I'll be uploading the latest build. I'll be periodically promoting this to the main version, but if you can't wait and want to see the latest features then you can opt-in.

Please be advised that changes in the BETA build might cause unexpected side effects to your pilot profile and may have some bugs that cause the game to not work as expected.

To Opt-in to the BETA...
  1. Right click on the game in your Steam library
  2. Select "Properties..."
  3. On the new window choose the "Betas" tab
  4. Select the "Preview" beta, or choose "None" to revert back.
  5. Leave the access code box blank, close the window and Steam should download the update.

Note: There's also a 'rollback' branch which is there purely in case of emergency. You should be able to ignore this one, but if for some reason the main and preview build are both broken in some way, you can try this older version which may still work.
Last edited by David Walters; Mar 28 @ 5:20pm
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David Walters  [developer] Mar 24 @ 3:24pm 
Now live on the beta/preview branch:

v0.602(a)

[added] Restart option from the in-game Mission options menu. [added] Flight time stats are now itemised by helicopter. [added] Ammo usage is tracked in the profile and shown on the stats page.

[fixed] Improved aiming of the Raven cannon to match the HUD center point. [added] Cockpit HUD marker for Avenger+Raven to show gun aim. [added] Full-screen toggle <F11> option on Options>Graphics menu. [added] Mention <F11> to toggle full-screen on the graphics mode select screen. [changed] Improved navigation of the Graphics and Sound options menus. [added] "Sound Enabled" option on Options>Sound to disable all audio. [added] Mouse flight options sub-menu. [added] Option to mouse control the external camera in mouse flight mode. [fixed] Allow mouse wheel to zoom camera in mouse flight mode. [changed] Darker HUD in day missions when using EGA colour mode. [fixed] By default use Windows 'main' monitor, not monitor #1.
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David Walters  [developer] Mar 28 @ 5:02pm 
Now live on the beta/preview branch:

v0.603(a)

[added] Can now look left/right in cockpit. See control reference PDF for details. [added] Cockpit HUD now shows an additional circle which indicates the aiming direction of the Raven cannon and Avenger chin-gun. [added] Show version number on the front-end and in-game Options>Mission page. [fixed] Horizon line didn't extend to the screen edges in 0.5 zoom mode. [changed] Minor tweaks to the volume control UI.

note: the control reference PDF mentioned here is in the install folder. The version on the Store page is for the current live version 0.5
Last edited by David Walters; Mar 28 @ 5:24pm
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David Walters  [developer] Mar 31 @ 4:15pm 
Now live on the beta/preview branch:

v0.604(a)

[fixed] Errors in winch logic causing potential crash or weirdness. [changed] Recolored and simplified the jet mesh.
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David Walters  [developer] Apr 7 @ 1:31pm 
Now live on the beta/preview branch:

v0.605a
[changed] Limit the pitch range of the pilot's head to always keep the horizon visible in cockpit view. [added] Lewis chain-gun approximate aiming position is shown on the HUD. [added] Itemise destroyed helicopters on the Pilot Stats. screen. [changed] Renamed all gun mounted trucks in the campaign to show as a 'Technical'. [added] Direction arrow for the player on the area map screen. [added] Loading screen before briefing to cover mission generation/setup time. [changed] Minor tweaks to UI wording. [changed] Tweak to bring the 'dot' distance of people closer, to avoid aliasing. [changed] Tweak position of HUD message lines when in-cockpit.
Last edited by David Walters; Apr 7 @ 4:33pm
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David Walters  [developer] Jun 27 @ 5:37am 
Now live on the beta/preview branch:

v0.606a
[added] "Tornado!" scenario mission. [added] Ability to have an additional passenger holding onto the ladder, if the aircraft is at capacity. [added] Quick exit the waypoint/nav MFD page when target selection keys are pressed. [changed] Adjust the maximum map zoom level to ensure the whole map can be visible. [changed] Removed the graphics option to disable clouds. [changed] Removed mention of 'desktop' from the in-game 'exit game' menu option. [fixed] Map scrolling snaps to whole pixels. Fixes shimmering when using the mouse. [changed] Steam Deck: Remove input mode selection on startup. [changed] Steam Deck: Never display a mouse pointer. [added] Additional lighting to runways and control towers at night. [fixed] Map scrolling with mouse could cancel unexpectedly after zooming. [fixed] Water ripple colours now match ocean/lakes correctly in 256 colour mode.
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David Walters  [developer] Jun 28 @ 1:42pm 
Now live on the beta/preview branch:

v0.607a
[changed] Allow the left analog stick of a controller / Steam Deck to navigate menus. [added] Some additional evac site options for "Tornado!" mission randomizer. [added] More varied island buildings for the "Tornado!" scenario. [fixed] Rare game crash when multiple tornadoes fight over uprooting the same palm tree. [added] When dropping a person who was hanging from the ladder. If they land in a drop-off zone, they will run to it. [changed] Remember the last page when returning to the map screen. [fixed] Minor tweaks+fixes for the layout of the home base in "Tornado!" scenario. [fixed] Minor visual errors with surfer characters.
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David Walters  [developer] Jul 5 @ 8:57am 
Now live on the beta/preview branch:

v0.608a
[added] "Crash Rescue" scenario mission. [fixed] Moving the left stick will exit the screensaver in the front-end.

Known issues: some of the "Crash Rescue" de-brief text is incomplete.
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David Walters  [developer] Sep 24 @ 4:18am 
Now live on the beta/preview branch:

v0.609(e)
[added] "Alpha Strike" scenario mission. [added] "Continue Game" option on Options > Mission menu. [changed] Redesigned the volume level control on the in-game sound menu. [changed] Steam Deck: Removed full-screen option from Options > Graphics. [added] Hold 'target ahead' button for 2 seconds to deselect target. [added] Joystick and keyboard bind support for deselect target. Default is <Y> [fixed] Possible badly placed enemy/power-up spawn in 'Crash Rescue' scenario. [changed] Moved detailed flight time stats into its own section. [changed] The scenario mission list cursor loops around if you move beyond the start or end. [fixed] Crash bug when pressing the <END> key on the scenario select screen. [fixed] Missing "friendly structure destroyed" message in 'Crash Rescue' scenario. [fixed] Restored "Master Caution" sound that should play after being shot down. [changed] Increased the strength/health of the 'bunker' buildings. [fixed] Cancel target/reverse camera views when respawning. [fixed] Can now rebind 'cyclic zero' command in mouse flight input mode.
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