Soldner Secret Wars Standalone Server Changelog

What's new in Soldner Secret Wars Standalone Server 33900

• Source:
• !fps and !tell commands work again
• fixed error that allowed to join the portal with any nickname ignoring registered multiplayer account
• removed inactive "Clan" button from multiplayer menu
• server list is now sorted by number of players by default
• fixed defective Sniper Kit laser when the kit was bought in the pre-spawn terminal
• zooming the scope while the soldier is playing an animation will no longer make the soldier switch weapons
• removed restriction for Addon weapons / vehicles (affects Training mode)
• suicide money penalty no longer affects the team account
• fixed error that caused the weapon accuracy not to increase again when the pulse calmed down
• the respawn time is no longer multiplied when a player is killed while parachuting
• the soldier zoom keys will now switch through weapon slots while the player is not in a scope view (default: mouse wheel)
• fixed weapon invisibility when throwing a weapon away in scope mode
• fixed weapon invisibility when being killed a) in scope view b) in first person view
• added timestamp to screenshot name. Screenshot name format is now: Pic000-yyyymmdd_hhmm-gametime.tga
• it is no longer possible to shoot faster than the autofire firerate in singleshot mode
• in capture gamemodes the spawn goal selection is reset to the team hq (from mobile respawn) when the player spawns
• reworked shuffle weather system to increase performance and make the system less error-prone
• V-C-G AGS is working again
• fixed error that made the player unable to move when an AGS gesture was sent shortly after the respawn
• Entire code for vehicle axle settings and vehicle propulsion overhauled
• tank wheels without contact to the ground are now animated
• when a team has no respawn bases left, other players of the team can only use player tracking spectator mode
• it's now possible to airtransport amphibious vehicles with the helicopter hook
• vehicles don't explode anymore when they are driven into water, they'll sink and become uncontrollable
• heavy vehicle weapons will shake the vehicle when fired (tank main cannons, Anti-Air guns)
• implemented shell casing effects for vehicle based weapons
• added new shot type with special tank penetrating effects
• drowning is now counted as a death in the statistics
• added submarines as a new vehicle class
• fixed an error that caused the character idle animations not to be played
• most ship propellers are now animated
• added a new submarine HUD
• your current weapon is now automatically sold when buying a new weapon for the same slot in the pre-spawn terminal
• adjusted settings for the maximum level of detail video option
• removed render grass option, grass is now forced on for every player
• added video option to enable/disable gunshell effects for vehicles
• left click with knife equipped now always causes an attack, the logo carving function is now the alternate fire function
• the '-mods' command line parameter now works for servers as well
• deactivated old network debug function that created overall_network.csv files and serverstats
• moved game settings files and screenshot folder to the MyDocuments folder
• tweaked the code for the server browser, the server list updates faster now
• added a new admin function to load random maps from the mapcycle
• added new routines to be able to adjust the direction boats are leaning in when steering
• added support for under water decoys
• added new xml switch to make rockets usable in water
• deactivated nick changing when connected to a LAN server
• fixed an error that caused expired rockets to deal no damage
• added function to adjust the live time of vehicle mounted rockets using the mouse wheel (used for waterbombs)
• submerged units will no longer be displayed on the radar
• players can enter submarines when diving
• the mini-map no longer centers back on the start position when changing seats in a vehicle
• radar targets are now rendered with an alternate system as a workaround for the NVIDIA driver incompatibilities (temporary, until we solve the issue)
• added new XML value to influence the acceleration of ships
• changed physics calculations for vehicle surfaces to make them less prone to getting stuck in the terrain
• changed code for jet camera ball calculation
• blocked old webinterface for certified servers
• added a confirmation box before a training-mission is started
• removed notice regarding the abuse board for successfull kick votes
• changed URL in the ranking welcome message (join message)
• the editor now indicates the orientation of spawning objects
• the sound notifications for commander targets are now played in English when no localized soundfile was found
• the rcon map command now checks for an exact match to the mapname first
• fixed an error that could cause the up and down buttons in the UCS screen to disappear
• players killed by exploding vehicles will now be counted as a kill for the player who destroyed the vehicle
• fixed a crash that occured when pressing a key in the terminal screen
• TSE presets can now be bought by pressing keys 0 - 9
• fixed minor issue with the TSE presets window
• Commander Mode playerlist no longer shows multiple players selected when they are not
• Commander Mode playerlist design completely reworked so the commander gets more (usefull) information
• increased number of players in Commander Mode playerlist (without scrolling) from 8 to 17
• the commander now gets score for completed game mode goals (capture flag/vehicle; conquer flag (CQ))
• Commander vehicle targets now show an icon to indicate the vehicle type of the target
• Commander infantry target markers now have a limited lifetime of 30 seconds
• the commander can no longer mark enemy soldiers inside a vehicleadded delay to the Commander Mode mouse over text for enemy soldiers to make it harder to find players in closed buildings
• when the commander leaves the commander view all targets are deleted (not just hidden)
• fixed an error that caused the commander beeing stuck after leaving the commander mode
• the commander mode will no longer be closed when the same commander is voted commander again
• XML:
• decreased maximum zoom level in commander mode
• reconfigured grass render settings and grass types per ground texture
• restricted maximum player name length to a maximum of 22 characters
• changed weapon sound of the A-10 MG
• updated heartbeat settings; the heartbeat will decrease more slowly now
• the weather setting "rainy" is now accesible for the shuffle weather feature
• changed tank transmission settings so they are slower but more powerfull on challenging terrain
• Tracer effect is better and longer visible now
• Gepard and Tunguska now have a much higher firerate
• reconfigured driving behaviour of wheeled and tracked vehicles
• removed tracer effect for all launchers (e.g. vehicle smoke grenades)
• Panzerfaust 3 scope redesigned to make the scope markers more helpful when aiming
• fixed game freeze when using Stinger or TOW stands in a water filled crater
• removed xml files that are no longer necessary
• fixed awkward steering behavior of boat 'RIB'
• added new scope for RPG29, PF89 and all FHJ versions
• increased maneuverability of helicopters
• removed infrared target indicator that caused graphics glitches
• sounds for bullet hits on metal are louder now
• Models/Textures/Effects:
• reworked flare effect; colors are more realistic now and in addition to the flare the aircrafts throw a couple of chaffs
• minor cosmetic change on tank muzzle smoke effect
• added spark effect for impacts of shells with a caliber of 20mm and greater
• redesigned rainy weather mode, precipitation was removed and color settings changed
• added sound for weapon shell casings
• changed several vehicle models to be able to render the gunshell effects properly
• added several new shell casing effects
• bubble effects for sinking ships and vehicles added
• commander mode icons completely reworked
• added submarine "ASDS"
• the ship "Mark V" has been fitted with water bombs to hunt submarines
• created new explosion effect for water bombs
• model for helicopter AH-1F Super Cobra reworked
• implemented new rocket model for Comanche Anti Air sidewinders
• added shell casing effects for almost every ground based vehicle and helicopters
• added new boat "CB90" in two versions (1) armed with Waterbombs and MG (2) armed with Anti Air Rockets
• added new civil aircraft Cessna Skymaster
• chinook rotors now rotate in the correct direction and at the same speed
• fixed a glitch in the model of a wooden barn
• Maps:
• fixed a bug with misplaced objects on map 'CounTainer'
• fixed an issue with deathmatch spawnpoints on map Kamchatka
• added new map: CounTainer_2
• added new map: Vassholmen
• added spawn vehicle Snowmobile to maps: First Strike, Aspenovich, Death City
• replaced spawning transport aircraft on map Countryside by civil aircraft Cessna Skymaster