ChangeLog/1.7

Note: Items in italics denote additions that were not mentioned in the official changelog.

Vendetta version 1.7.44

improved swarm missiles
bug fixes
sectors will stop getting stuck now
changing audio drivers in linux should actually work now

Vendetta version 1.7.43

modified Strike-Force respawning behavior
fixed obscure bug when trying to send buddy note to someone via interface while they are logging on/off
CHAT_MSG_INCOMINGBUDDYNOTE [colors] chatcolors.incomingbuddynote=ff0000 [chatformat] incomingbuddynote=[Note from <name>] <msg>
forbid multiple spaces in a row in usernames
forbid multiple spaces in a row in character names
fixed bug in Intel 915/945 Mesa check to disable shaders in Linux
fixed crash when video card runs out of memory in Windows
fixed crash when calling GetPeerName() on an unconnected lua TCP object
lua load and loadstring run in the sandbox environment now
proper lua support for clicking on empty regions of listboxes
try to prevent crashes when using a lua-referenced iup handle after the control was deleted. It generates a terminating lua error now.

Vendetta version 1.7.42

Fixed frequent client crashes.
Strike-force bot group behavior is different now.
errors.log file is line-buffered again.
lua event UNLOAD_INTERFACE is raised when the interface is reloaded.
lua 5.1 vararg compatibility mode has been removed. You must use ... and the implicit arg table no longer exists. You can do this: local arg={...}
drag-n-drop support but not implemented in current UI
Support for Logitech G15 'G' macro keys in Linux version with this
Force OpenGL shaders to off for 915GM and 945G drivers in Linux.

Vendetta version 1.7.41

Fixed unknown price values for addons given by missions
Spy missions should not choose wormhole sectors anymore
Promoted toggleautoaim from macro to internal command. a one-time error in the console will appear. This is normal.
Added AutoAim indicator to HUD
Added AutoAim indicator/notification interface options.
Changed 'Select Weapons' to 'Select Weapon Group' in HUD Help menu
Fixed 'Select Weapon Group' value in HUD Help menu to properly show '1-7'
Changed 'Fire * Weapon' to 'Fire * Weapons' in menus
Removed missionhelp command because it is obsolete
Windows Sound driver should work in rare cases where it doesn't find any audio devices
assert and error are exported to public lua interface
Added custom 'thread' api to the public lua interface
gksound.GKLoadSound{soundname="soundname", filename="filename"} function. "soundname" is what is sent to gksound.GKPlaySound("soundname")

Vendetta version 1.7.40

NPC convoys should now drop the cargo they are supposed to carry
Fixed TCPListen object in Windows
Lua has been upgraded to 5.1.2 on the client. You may need to disable your Lua plugins until the authors have a chance to update them. See this URL for more details.

Vendetta version 1.7.39

The "addons" directory has been renamed to "plugins" to avoid confusion with "addons" in the game, which are items that equip to your ship.
Fixed default glow quality setting
Fixed bug where phantom swarm missile trails would appear after warping

Vendetta version 1.7.38

Fixed inventory controls so they update properly (for real this time)
Hive Leviathan badge is now visible

Vendetta version 1.7.37.2

Actually fixed interface updating bug.
Leviathan badge is closer to working, but the badge itself doesn't show up.

Vendetta version 1.7.37.1

Fixed interface updating bug, except it's not fixed and much more broken now.
Fixed Leviathan badge, except that doesn't work either

Vendetta version 1.7.37

Fixed navpoint destination arrow sizes/locations in HUD
Added 'High Quality' glow effect setting. It uses a higher-resolution texture which will be very slow on older hardware. It's a very subtle difference.
Improved swarm missile trails
Slight tree control interface optimization

Vendetta version 1.7.36.1

Fixed broken station interface. No official changelog for this patch.

Vendetta version 1.7.36

New swarm missile trails
Lua commands to get certain character info only return valid info if the character is within radar range
Added lua console_print() function to print output to the console
Exported pcall and xpcall

Vendetta version 1.7.35

Lightning mine damage finally triggers strike force action
Can't launch from station with unfinished station actions
Station storage limits are now visible
Error message when trying to buy more items than can fit in ship cargo station storage
Fixed some inventory treeview display bugs
Cannot purchase more than 5 free addons at a time
Convoys and escorts from opposing factions will no longer fight one another while arguing over docking bay priority

Vendetta version 1.7.34

Lightning mines don't slow down the client as much when they are damaging you
Moved Eo's Welcome station from Edras I2 to Jallik M6 and renamed station to Eo's Peace
Moved Edras Crossroads station from Edras B11 to Verasi O7 and renamed station to Verasi Crossroads
Changed sector monitored status of changed sectors accordingly
Added 2 client interface options: one for F/A indicator, and one for F/A notification text
Changed declare command in lua interface to take a second argument that initializes the declared variable
Universe no longer upside-down

Vendetta version 1.7.33.1

Fix funky colorization bugs.

Vendetta version 1.7.33

Added sector alignment and monitored status to HUD (under location indicator)
Added 'F/A Mode' Flight Assist indicator to HUD (above speed indicator)
Station storage and ship cargo addons are now visible in Commodities->Sell menu
Removed 5x puchase limit for addons.
Added verification dialog for any purchase over 200x
Newly accepted mission text descriptions are updated immediately instead of only when switching away and then back to the mission tab
The client now parses 'addons' directory and looks for subdirectories. It then executes main.lua in each of these subdirectories.

Vendetta version 1.7.32

Connected addons can be sold from the Ship Sell list again
Addons with ammo are purchased with full ammo again
Addons don't stack inside ports anymore
Color Coded Cargo Crates
Fixed obscure chat coloring bug with wordwrapped lines
EC-104 is in correct location in Ship Purchase list
New characters now join channels 1, 11, and 100 by default (11 is the nation channel)
Selling addons didn't update the Ship Sell list
Bug where stations would occasionally not show anything for sale is believed to have been fixed for real this time

Vendetta version 1.7.31.2

Fix bug where anyone sending a 128n chat would goof up chat for anyone who received it

Vendetta version 1.7.31

Addons that were not stacked are now automatically stacked unless they are in the cargo hold of a ship
Added ability to change chat text formatting and colors (see msgboard for more information)
Added interface option to turn on/off colored names in chat log
Fixed ammoless addons showing 0 ammo in HUD if they are stacked and then unstacked
Fixed client bug showing same person in group more than once
Mission message goes to correct mission when accepting a new mission
Fixed misc addon/ammo stacking problems
Inventory and equipment sell list are now properly updated when local location changes
All addons now show how much volume they take up in cargo
Fixed lua error when escort group gets disbanded
Drone bots properly mine again
NPCs' missiles can now detonate on other NPCs

Vendetta version 1.7.30

Addons and weapons now stack in your inventory
New escort missions (KOURIER-based)
Removed unaligned NPC pirates
Character names are colored in chat once again

Vendetta version 1.7.29

New sector layout in Sol II H-13 & I-13
Upgraded station defense turret weapons
Fixed a couple bugs; hopefully fixed slowdown bug when taking a long mission
Accomplishment log properly "scrolls" now instead of getting filled up
Fixed improper reporting of nation PKs

Vendetta version 1.7.28

Itan J-11, Dau L-10, and Dau L-11 are now testing automated station defense turrets
Three new ribbons for Denic, Pentric, and Heliocene ores

Vendetta version 1.7.27

The game should now run correctly on OS X 10.2.8
Fixed a problem impacting a few missions which picked random sectors; most notably the "mining stations need workers" mission
Fixed problem where warping out without warping out was possible (not a very good explanation, I know)

Vendetta version 1.7.26

Added Basic Miner ribbons: each time you sell ore that you have mined (without jettisoning it at any point) you gain a point towards these ribbons
Added an improved mining gun for Basic Miner ribbon holders
Fixed bug where group list on HUD wouldn't always update correctly
Fixed selection problem in Jettison menu

Vendetta version 1.7.25

Fixed /buddy note
Fixed location of group members shown on HUD which were not up to date
Implemented All-Weather Raptor suggestion: Raptors now have 1500m radar in storms.
Fixed bug where some ship descriptions weren't being shown
Fixed crash resulting from pressing F5 during loading

Vendetta version 1.7.24

hive queen badges now properly "stack" like the other multi-level badges, thanks to a change in the internal representation of accomplishments & requirements
EC-104 now available to those who have achieved Basic Trader I medal

Vendetta version 1.7.23

some awards now show your progress to the next award in the award tree
fixed crash when mouse cursor is hovering over the station/ship's inventory list when loading/unloading cargo
fixed linux bug reporter
fixed problem with advanced combat mission slowing down the client after performing the mission for a long time
updated descriptions of some medals
added medal title to medal description
new trade medal tree

Vendetta version 1.7.22

Mac version now uses multiprocessor-aware OpenGL by default
Optimized OpenGL particle rendering
New ribbon/medal display
Fixed fog problems with DirectX 8.1
Medals & ribbons are now superseded by "higher level" versions of the same medal, so for instance if you have Level 3 Hive Queen Hunter, your Level 1 and Level 2 ribbons go away.

Vendetta version 1.7.21

Missile effects now properly reduce detail with the effects detail setting
Added accomplishment ribbons for success against Queens & Leviathans

Vendetta version 1.7.20

Fixed broken weapon effects
Fixed pixel shader 1.1 bug
Fixed bug where storm effects wouldn't appear but storm exit nav point would
Fixed bug where effect detail setting would not take effect on particle systems (like the swarm missiles)
Hive and Border Skirmish should end all the time now, for real this time

Vendetta version 1.7.19

Swarm missile effects improved; plus general improvements to effects system
Border & Hive Skirmish should always end properly
(KOURIER is now live on the main server)

Vendetta version 1.7.18

fixed mission text for mining tutorial
Warthog Territorial Defender - decreased turbo energy usage from 60 to 57
Warthog Mineral Extractor - increased turbo thrust const from 230 to 260, increased cargo from 18 to 24
Mineral Marauder - dropped hp from 9500 to 7500, added Large port, increased turbo thrust const from 260 to 280
Behemoth XC (eXtended Cargo), HAS NO PORTS. should cost 2x normal behemoth.
(KOURIER now in testing on the Test Server)

Vendetta version 1.7.17

fixed fog rendering bug on linux when glow effect is enabled
fixed background rendering bug when leaving a sector with a storm
made group list in HUD show correct information when group members enter your sector

Vendetta version 1.7.16

Storm radar extender also extends your sight range with wireframe
Changed Dau L-11 (and L-10)

Vendetta version 1.7.15

ships can be repaired when docked to capships
ammo can be purchased in capships
fixed background component rendering order
fixed rare crash on Mac

Vendetta version 1.7.14.3

fixed lua error when group members changed sector
fixed lua bug when using certain buttons in 'k' menu
fixed duel bugs
fixed other misc lua errors

Vendetta version 1.7.14

added Preload All Resources Graphics option. Initial load times are much longer and more ram is used with this option enabled.
fixed ice bumpmap problem where it disappears sometimes
fixed large ice materials so they have bumpmaps
hud group display shows where group members are if they aren't in your sector
added 'Join Group' and 'Leave Group' buttons in target select menu where appropriate
locations of group members in other sectors are displayed in place of their health
fixed some lua bugs
added Heavy Storm Radar Extender available at Ineubis stations
groups are auto-created when you invite someone to a group
fixed buddy list so new buddys show up if you previously didn't have any

Vendetta version 1.7.13

joysticks with more than 8 axes have their info properly saved
pressing k will only close pda if charinfo tab is open
changed crates back to cargo crate from the present object
added Buddy and Duel buttons in 'k' charinfo menu
added Buddy tab in Comm tab in PDA
Raptor now has 8 cargo and a top speed of 220
removed raptor accomplishment requirement

Vendetta version 1.7.12.1

fixed lua errors
fixed space debris render bug
fixed crash when joysticks are plugged in

Vendetta version 1.7.12

fixed fog rendering problems
moved "Automatic' shader setting for opengl to end of list
if a turret of a ship is selected, it looks like this: "Turret (owner name)"
added support for more joystick axes in linux
added some helper buttons to the 'k' object info menu when a player is targeted
fixed some lua bugs

Vendetta version 1.7.11

New storm effects
Fixed random crashes on startup in Windows on multiprocessor machines
Ice asteroids are bumpy in OpenGL mode if hardware supports shaders

Vendetta version 1.7.10.1

Fix for the Mac shader bug

Vendetta version 1.7.10

New shader architecture
New ship in testing (Valkyrie X-1 variant)
Presents

Vendetta version 1.7.9

Capship turrets are protected by the capship shields now
Fixed some Lua errors
Proximity detector distance entry is onw saved properly on logoff
Additional drops for some bots
Fixed reloading for self-propelled concussion missiles

Vendetta version 1.7.8

Shield effect changed to be only visible when hit
Changed shield recharge rates
Fixed repair gun to actually repair bots instead of damaging them
Bots damage one another's shields correctly
Fixed bugs with group missions (notably Border Patrol)

Vendetta version 1.7.7

Capital ships and the Leviathan now have shields

Vendetta version 1.7.6

Radar distance in storms is now properly limited
Ship engine sounds for other ships play the proper sound
'This item is not for you' message for unpurchasable addons has been replaced with a more appropriate message
'Locally produced trade good' message no longer appears for addons
proximity warning settings are saved when they change instead of when you log out
station bar notification setting is properly saved
all new chars get the tutorial
fixed misc lua errors

Vendetta version 1.7.5

Storm Radar Extender is now available at select stations.
fixed client bug that showed mission buttons at the wrong time.
stations list all addons available at the station instead of hiding addons that are unpurchasable
OrunProcessor is worth 10 credits
fixed bug with repairing ship as buying ammo for it in ship select menu

Vendetta version 1.7.4

Ships no longer get repaired for free when docking to a station or capital ship.
Ship repair cost is based on whether the ship you're trying to repair can be purchased and the cost of the ship at the station you're at.
New engine & missile sounds
Revenant and Raptor turn better
misc lua bug fixes

Vendetta version 1.7.3

storms restrict radar to 500 meters
storm entry/exit points are always the same depending on which direction you're coming from
Station Visits are recorded in Sensors tab
Kills and killed-by are recorded in Sensors tab
Replace Standard Wraiths with Revenant ships
fixed lua error when docking with capship
guild creation can last 48 hours now

Vendetta version 1.7.2

guilds now disband after 48 hours if the number of council members goes below the minimum required number of 5 council members
guild creation doesn't require all 10 founding members to be online at the same time, but the creator still needs to be online to invite players and the player needs to be online when they are invited
update the interface when a guild tag update comes in
clear guild tag of whoever leaves a guild
update guild tab when player is removed from a guild
clear out name in character delete verifier dialog when it opens
fixed more lua error popups

Vendetta version 1.7.1

mission abort button should always work in Mission Logs tab
chat maximize & minimize buttons' hotkeys are now 'x'
fixed some misc lua errors
made mandatory tutorial fonts a little smaller at higher resolutions
changed positions of some mandatory tutorial menus
changed Combat Drone back to having a larger firing angle.
changed Training Blasters to not have as much spread.

Vendetta version 1.7.0

new station and HUD interfaces are enabled now
new first-time mandatory tutorial explaining how to purchase a ship
new tutorial missions
new players are no longer given a free ship and a tutorial mission; the in-game tutorial guides you through the process of buying a ship
missions are now abortable via 'Abort' button in Mission Log
new characters are now selected when they are created
fixed Reload All Ammo button
homestation is displayed in character tab under the character's credits
updated hotkeys for new station interface, hotkey shows up brighter in addition to it being underlined
mouseover text for some station buttons
when a mission finishes, it is selected in the mission log tab so players can see what it said when it ended.
removed 'activatechattab' command
removed ability to switch chat modes in HUD (!/@ keys)
fixed article before station factions when they are vowels
Logitech LCD keyboard level values weren't showing the new relative ranges
storms no longer appear in starting character systems
fixed stasis pod icon for newly dropped items in spy mission
locally produced commodities are now labeled as such