--> AACW patch 1.07 <--

[Rafiki]

But if there are a number of hints, it'd be nice to have a random one displayed each turn, rather than the same one over and over till you restart the game.

(I like the feature, though, no doubt )

[James D Burns]

I've noticed that unit training does not appear to work now (it used to) in patch 1.07b. I've had units stacked with both little Mac and Halleck for several turns, but no messages about units being trained.

Jim

[GShock]

Good point on the hints, Rafiki...still i guess we could build them and hand them over to Pocus for implementation. This "hint" system should be reworked so it's limited to the log size below...it currently goes beyond and out of the screen.

Yes James, you are right. The retraining/replacement is not being displayed anymore. I cannot but push even stronger towards the implementation of a real log with messages displayed in the form of telegraph bulletins (exactly as the grand campaign players show us) sorted in boxes according to the message category.

All in due time, I hope.

I'm still stuck at learning these "ghost" mechanics and surely i'm not the only one. On the other hand in the "Bull" scenario, i finally used the general redeploy order and i saved my side from the northern assaults from the coast aimed for Richmond.

[Kwik E Mart]

I've noticed that unit training does not appear to work now (it used to) in patch 1.07b. I've had units stacked with both little Mac and Halleck for several turns, but no messages about units being trained.

Jim

I concur...however, some militia units NOT stacked with Mac or Halleck are now getting trained...

[Pocus]

I've noticed that unit training does not appear to work now (it used to) in patch 1.07b. I've had units stacked with both little Mac and Halleck for several turns, but no messages about units being trained.

Jim

Please send me a save, I don't remember touching anything on that since several weeks at least. Thanks.

[lodilefty]

I've noticed that unit training does not appear to work now (it used to) in patch 1.07b. I've had units stacked with both little Mac and Halleck for several turns, but no messages about units being trained.

Jim

For a while, I thought the same about Hardee and Bragg. Then I noticed "bronze bars" becoming "silver bars", and examination showed increases in experience. Happens only in stacks with "trainers".

however, some militia units NOT stacked with Mac or Halleck are now getting trained...

I see Militia upgrades everywhere. My understanding is that's part of normal upgrade process (probabilities exists for all units to upgrade, I think...)

Clearer messages would be nice, but only if I can have a "switch" to supress them, similar to the message sorting buttons we have now (add a new category??).....

[James D Burns]

Please send me a save, I don't remember touching anything on that since several weeks at least. Thanks.

I guess I should take a closer look before stating this as fact. I'm not seeing the text messages that used to be displayed, but I haven't tracked individual elements to see if they are in fact training up or not. Next time I get a chance to play again, I’ll watch things closely to see if it’s just missing text messages or if units are failing to train.

Jim

[Pocus]

I was anyway going to call off the request as a player is reporting having them and these days I just can't check things based on suspicions

Don't forget that trained can either be in experience or in a new model indeed. An experience militia can also switch to a regular element with this, but the process would be very slow.

[richfed]

Sorry to contradict you, Pocus friend, but I allways have used the 96 setting, but these new hint messages, although very fast for me, are definitely over the limit of the message window ( I am using a 1440x900 monitor, by the way).
Of course this is not at all important; it is probably a "napoleonic" thing

Couldn't this be fixed with a simple line break?

[DirkX]

whats the purpose behind this feature ?
i dont really like beaming people across the map

[McNaughton]

whats the purpose behind this feature ?
i dont really like beaming people across the map

It is the only way to get the AI to move its commanders from one frontier to another (properly). Plus, it was known that you could historically move an individual much further, and faster, than a regiment of infantry (due to time taken to load, unload, transfer, etc.). So the 'beaming' just abstracts a personal trip from one front to another (that didn't have to be a military train).

I believe that there are limits on how many you can do in a turn.

[Prussian Prince]

"I believe that there are limits on how many you can do in a turn" By McNaughton

3 moves a turn if I remeber right.

[Big Muddy]

whats the purpose behind this feature ?
i dont really like beaming people across the map

I wasn't to sure how I would feel about this option, but I like it. You don't have to use it, and it helps the AI form Armies & Corps. I'm in '61 early November and the CSA already has An Army and three Corps around Manassas. And yes you can use this three times.

[DirkX]

if its for the AI its ok i guess ^^
i am definately not using it in PBEM games.

[Pocus]

whats the purpose behind this feature ?
i dont really like beaming people across the map

This is my fault, I'm proposing it to you without enough restrictions. I intend to finish my job today with a new sub-patch.

[Jagger]

This is my fault, I'm proposing it to you without enough restrictions. I intend to finish my job today with a new sub-patch.

Excellent news! I am eagerly looking forward to experimenting with some modding of that exported "march to the guns" and entrenchment data!!!

Small, totally unnecessary reminder but I am eagerly looking forward to some more modding....

[Pocus]

err, postponed 12 hours, I stumbled on some bones in the code. But you will get it very soon.

[Pocus]

Some 2 bugs reported, so update postponed further until tomorrow. Sorry for the modders starving for new tweaks to test

Beside that, only bug fixes, so if you don't have a bug, there is nothing to wait for impatiently in this new update

[Pocus]

Patch 1.07c uploaded:

http://ageoddl.telechargement.fr/latest/AACW_Patch.zip

Readme:

1.07c
fixed: Prisoners tally was erroneous after a surrender.
fixed: Plundering sea regions for seaweed is not authorized.
fixed: You could detach&combine using the shortcut key even if not legit.

added: Weather of the first turn is now randomized (each time you start a scenario)
added: Redeploying a leader unactivate him and he get penalties to ratings for a turn (-2/-2/-1).
added: An option in the Options/Gameplay tab allows you to specify how many Redeployments are granted a turn.
added: New variables exported for modders in the files: combat.opt, Bombard.opt, Reserve.opt

changed: Marching to the sound of guns if you are in defensive posture get you a -10% modifier to the marching roll.
changed: AI algorithm to hunt and destroy enemy stacks much more aggressive. Can use forced march if needed.
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[Big Muddy]

I tried 1.07c and found that I could: call for volunteers, 5% war bond & total blockade every turn, played two months and went back to b. Also, the option to move leader anywhere on map reduced from 3 to 1. I will try another attempt later and see what happens.

[lodilefty]

I tried 1.07c and found that I could: call for volunteers, 5% war bond & total blockade every turn, played two months and went back to b. Also, the option to move leader anywhere on map reduced from 3 to 1. I will try another attempt later and see what happens.

1) I confirm the unrestricted use of drafts, finance options.
2) The leader option reduced to 1 is WAD as stated in upgrade notice.
3) The issue I reported earlier with ctrl-D on locked units still exists.

I am sending save files for #1 and #3 to the bug report email address.....

[Pocus]

The major one, options resetting themselves is fixed. Please download again to the same link, if you download before this post (I have not changed the version number).

As for the option to detach unit, I still can't repeat it. I used the CSA brigade at Richmond in the 1862 scenario, and the split was prevented. not a major bug, so I will wait for the report saying that the Emancipation gives money.

[saintsup]

Downloaded and installed (twice !!); last one from Pocus' sig.

I'm pretty sure the problem with draft/volunteers is not solved (could be a hudge coincidence though ...).

[Pocus]

Clear your cache and download again, I found the error, fixed it, then tried in game and it worked.

[morvael]

Good God, you're supplying us patches on weekend... glad I have looked on the site before starting a new campaign

[goodwood]

G'day all, has anyone noticed this? Since installing 10.7c you can get bonds and exceptional taxes every turn. also on the industrialization pages, the factories disappear each turn.Ron

[Pocus]

Have you downloaded the patch before or after my post #82 ? Before you had this bug, after it has been fixed.

I can check and upload again at noon (yes this is sunday but we love you) if there is a problem.

[saintsup]

Clear your cache and download again, I found the error, fixed it, then tried in game and it worked.

Surely I'm missing something. It is not working.

The patch 1.07c I downloaded and installed for the 3rd time is dated 06/10/07 17:26.

Will send you my save by e-mail.

[Hobbes]

G'day all, has anyone noticed this? Since installing 10.7c you can get bonds and exceptional taxes every turn. also on the industrialization pages, the factories disappear each turn.Ron

Gene and I also have this problem with 1.07c

Cheers, Chris

[Hobbes]

Could it be that the patch has fixed the problem but the data in current games has been overwritten?

I downloaded the patch again and all options are still available.

Cheers, Chris