Latest OFF Developments and Patch Info 0.37 is up!

[Winder]

Please check the OFF website for the latest developments!

http://off.oldbrowndog.net/index.htm

Always Refresh Your Browsers

Patch to Version 0.33b is up.

Patch 0.34 is in the works and should be released before New Years Eve all being well.

Current fix list:

1) Targets with invalid characters (Umlauts) etc corrected.
2) Walker stripped of his WW2 uniform and handed sweaty used WW1 garb
3) Cloud Glitch (straight flickering line) should be much reduced
4) Hanriot VC Texture corrected
5) Bridge Textures should no longer break through low cloud
6) Gun Range shortened
7) many other wee tweaks

Finally I have not managed to reproduce the "freeze on exit bug" - does not mean I am ignoring it - means I cannot fix it until I reproduce it. Recent postings have indicated a tie up with CFS3 - this too is weird as OFF is completely independant of CFS3 - many folk have even removed their CFS3 installs.

Best

OFF Team

[Winder]

We will be releasing Patch 0.33 in the next 24 hours or so.

It will address:

1) Nieuport and Hanriot Model issues

2) Removal of all WW2 vehicles that were left behind in error during the install process.

Check our Web sites for updates.


WM

[Winder]

Recent Developments:

20/12/05

FRATICIDE MISSION GOALS/ORDERS:

We are aware of mission goals that direct the player to attack friendly units - we are working on this and hope to have a patch for this within the next day or so - hopefully before Christmas!

In the meantime this is one time when you will be allowed to disobey orders.



WM

[FlyXwire]

Mark,

The OFF patch support is very heartening, and much appreciated! :applause:

[SirMike1983]

Two thumbs up for the Nie fix, even gave it the tach. Fuel gauge is still stuck, but no biggie. Looks great!:ernae:

[Nod]

I'll check out the fuel gauge. It should work fine......I tested them, and watched it go:mixedsmi:

[Winder]

I believe I have fixed the Fraticide bug the patch is up - if not please post in this thread if you see this problem post 0.33a patch. (Note version number will not be updated from 0.33 to 0.33a in your Workshops until I build 0.34)

Well that's it from us for this year - my thoughts will now turn to my family and I will also be setting up my new comp for some OFFing.

Coming next year:

1) Historically accurate Moving Fronts airfields will change hands accordingly
2) Persistent Damage modelling
3) More immersive Campaign engine with the option of "historical mode"
4) More aircraft and better optimisation of FM and DM
5) Increased "living world" activity - you will need more CPU GPU and it will be optional.
6) Many more skins and squadrons.
7) Bomber squadrons
8) Proper Zeppelin Campaign


Have Fun


WM

[mongoose]

Have a good Xmas and I hope I don't see your name on the bottom of the screen til afterwards.:santahat::applause::ernae:

[foreigndevil]

I believe I have fixed the Fraticide bug the patch is up - if not please post in this thread if you see this problem post 0.33a patch. (Note version number will not be updated from 0.33 to 0.33a in your Workshops until I build 0.34)

Well that's it from us for this year - my thoughts will now turn to my family and I will also be setting up my new comp for some OFFing.

Coming next year:

1) Historically accurate Moving Fronts airfields will change hands accordingly
2) Persistent Damage modelling
3) More immersive Campaign engine with the option of "historical mode"
4) More aircraft and better optimisation of FM and DM
5) Increased "living world" activity - you will need more CPU GPU and it will be optional.
6) Many more skins and squadrons.
7) Bomber squadrons
8) Proper Zeppelin Campaign


Have Fun


WM
Looking forward to all that! Thanks for the HU!

[Boelcke]

winding man, povolski and ohter OFF people, have a rest; remember those people who are permanently around you, it´s your family; you gave us a very nice thing to play with for long time, enjoy xmas :santahat:

[Squiffy]

Woah!

More patches. Right then...will add them tonight. Thanks again and...

Happy Christmas! :santahat:

[Ralph B]

Mark, Hope you and Anne have a great Christmas.You've given us all a great Christmas present in OFF.now PLAY for a while!:wavey:

[SirMike1983]

Yes, indeed, Merry Christmas!:santahat:

[simmi53]

Thanks a bunch Winding Man, Polovski & Everyone else on the team, looking at the team list & nationalities is heartening - I have so far answered all of my bumbling questions with your FAQ, & have made a donation as a small show of respect for your huge efforts :applause: Happy Christmas from simmi53!

[Winder]

Patch 0.33b is up - with that I wish you all a very Merry Christmas from the OFF team.

WM

[SirMike1983]

Merry Christmas!:santahat:

[Gandi]

Enough already man!!:costumes:


Have a Christmas and enjoy some time off OFF.

Now where did i leave that crate parked?:icon_lol:

Happy Christmas to all the team :santahat:

[Polovski]

Thanks Simmi and to all those who donate much appreciated and should help us towards the servers.

Patch is tested today as always there could be other glitches but please bne patient guys.. it's Christmas so you might not hear much for a day or two ;)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

[foreigndevil]

Yes, thanks and a very Merry WW1 Xmas!

[Winder]

Patch 0.34 is in the works and should be released before New Years Eve all being well.

Current fix list:

1) Targets with invalid characters (Umlauts) etc corrected.
2) Walker stripped of his WW2 uniform and handed sweaty used WW1 garb
3) Cloud Glitch (straight flickering line) should be much reduced
4) Hanriot VC Texture corrected
5) Bridge Textures should no longer break through low cloud
6) Gun Range shortened
7) many other wee tweaks

Finally I have not managed to reproduce the "freeze on exit bug" - does not mean I am ignoring it - means I cannot fix it until I reproduce it. Recent postings have indicated a tie up with CFS3 - this too is weird as OFF is completely independant of CFS3 - many folk have even removed their CFS3 installs.

Best

OFF Team

[SirMike1983]

Sounds like a good patch! Do the wee tweaks include the stuck fuel gauges?

From what I've seen so far I think OFF would be my own personal Game of the Year Winner.

[Winder]

Cant' promise Fuel gauges but lets see what transpires!

[Winder]

Please do not post OFF problems in this announcement thread!

Ta

WM

[DT]

We are grateful for your help !! You are offering more (and better) help than many expensive software companies !

I had no intention of upsetting you ! Sorry if I did. I wasn't even complaining ! Honestly!

It's just because I know that you cannot reproduce the problem that I'm trying every possible solution, and that's why I asked the question.
I do understand that you have other matters to deal with and I don't want you to take too much time for this problem.

[Winder]

No problem - I have moved my last statement on this hang issue to the correct thread as this is meant to be the announcements thread.

WM

[foreigndevil]

We are grateful for your help !! You are offering more (and better) help than many expensive software companies !

Here! Here! Couldn't agree more!:applause:

[Winder]

There is a wee multiplayer patch up that enables the "Refly Button" again - SP guys can use this too if they want the "Refly Button" back.

[foreigndevil]

There is a wee multiplayer patch up that enables the "Refly Button" again - SP guys can use this too if they want the "Refly Button" back.
It's always nice to be able to learn from one's mistakes; the refly button will be welcome!:ernae:

[Winder]

Well not really - I only recommend this patch for MP.

For SP you are best to leave the refly button out as that is the way the system is meant to work.

But in Phase 2 I will endeavour to lock out the Refly in SP and still leave it enabled for MP all being well.

Bottom line in SP: DO NOT USE the refly button - I know some chaps with the Exit hang issue seem to need it but everyone else should leave it be as it is not required.

WM

[foreigndevil]

Hi Winding Man, I'm still having the exit hang issue, so, I might try it out.

[Winder]

Patch 0.35 will be up soon - next 24hours all being well - thereafter the only remaining issue will be updates for the DII, RE8 and Hannover and these will be done in the Supa Patch in the next few weeks.

The Supa Patch will replace all patches as one download - moreover I will be uploading a new main install file so that any newcomers can simply download one 600Mb file and intall.

I will continue to investigate the CFS3.exe hang on Exit and if I find the cause I will fix.

So with that the team will move onto Phase 2 development

Best

WM

[foreigndevil]

It's going to be a Happy OFF New Year! Thanks, WM!:jump: :jump: :jump:

[Winder]

Patch 0.35 is up.

1) Manager Display Resolution Options in Workshops - (Desktop or 1024 x 768).

2) In Desktop Res Mode : Desktop Icons are not rearranged upon exiting OFF but display will shrink (Top left bias) if your desktop res is higher than 1024x768.

3) Revert to 60Hz On Exit should be fixed.

4) Further Small Weather Enhancements.

5) Single Seater Aircraft Entry and Exit dates corrected.

6) Single Seater Ace Aircraft now have Virtual Cockpits.

7) Manager Artwork and Splash Screen Revised.

8) Miscellaneous Bug Fixes

[St.Ex]

S!

Thanks for the update! :jump:

One thing, hope not to sound too whiney, Splash screen looks good, but I must say I loved the older ones (the paintings) better :redf: .
Is there a way to get them again (out of the first installer for example)?

St.Ex

[Polovski]

We are making splash screens for the super patch likely (got some spanky ones for Phase 2 already too). I am sure someone will tell you how to retrieve the old pics for your personal use.

[Winder]

Yes the paintings were better of course and we will improve the existing one's as Pol said. But this is the way we intend to go - use OFF artwork.

[Winder]

Patch 0.36 is up - in this patch:

Additional Manager Display Resolution Option in Workshops (Auto/LCD) 1024 x 768).
only use this option if you have problems with Desktop mode and or 1024x768 mode

New Difficulty and Outcomes settings in Workshops



Albatros DII model issues should be resolved



Miscellaneous Bug Fixes and enhancements

[foreigndevil]

Great news again on the western front!:applause: :applause: :applause:

[Winder]

A small update has been posted V 0.361.

In this patch

1) Time and Distance calcs are revised

2) "0 flight time" bug should be squashed

3) A few small miscellaneous tweaks.

Best

OFF Team

[Ralph B]

Thank you for this patch! I just got thru flying a lone wolf mission.hit every waypoint,landed after a solid hour of flying and got the dreaded "0" flight time!:wavey:

[rabu]

You guys are doing a bang up job, thanks for all your perseverance and concern about the feedback. :applause:

[Winder]

Patch 0.37 is up but is backdated to yesterday.

Basically a distinct lack of electrons in our mains supply meant that I could not release it last night.

WM

[Marhkimov]

Great! :applause:

[RAF_Loke]

Dang, these patches comes faster than you can install them :eek: .
Seriously, you are doing one h**l of a job :applause: .

[Gandi]

just installed patch 0.37 and had a couple of QC flights.:d

With the engine sound lowered in volume the background sounds really shine through- Great work Winding Man, thanks

[Nordo]

Excellent! Great fix on these last few issues!

Now, I can't think of anymore bugs. For me, this game is...Perfect! :jump:

[Ralph B]

037 fixed the o time problem as well.Great job Mark.looking forward to phase 2 and 3 and will be happy to pay for them. I wanted to contribute,but have to wait until next tuesday to get my social security check.
Anyway the payware is fine with me. the game is really superb.well done OFF team!:wavey:

[Zommoz]

Thanks for everything! ...especially the working fuel gauges! YAY!!!