* It is possible to set the battle ai that'll be used by neutrals by typing in VCMI console:
setBattleAI <AIName>
VCAI also respects that setting and uses given AI as its battle back-end.
* battle AIs receive ptr to CBattleCallback (not sure why it was CPlayerBattleCallback, likely mistake)
* reworked some battle callback methods to be more generic and able to handle some hypothetic scenarios
* for testing purposes in duel mode the first AI will be taken fro mconfig and the second will remain stupid ai
* minor changes
* Fixed crashes in battles after loading game
* Fixed crash in battle AI, when stack is blocked and stands next to an enemy
* Fixes problem when server's moveStack is called with dest==position
* Above should cover #1053.
* Updated MSVC project files
* Filesystem: My version of .SND archive does not have \0 after WAV extension. Fixed (though hardcoded 3-char extension length).
* New bonus types: BLOCK_MAGIC_ABOVE for blocking casting spells above given level and BLOCK_ALL_MAGIC for blocking all magic.
* Heavy rewrite of battle callbacks. Fixed some minor bugs. Code reusage between lib/client/server (removed proxy calls). Better access control and support for various perspectives.
* Fixed#1031
* Fixed Orb of Inhibition and Recanter's Cloak (they were incorrectly implemented). Fixed#97.
* Fleeing hero won't lose artifacts. Spellbook won't be captured. Fixed#980.
* Fixed crash when attacking stack dies before counterattack (ie. because of Fire Shield)
* Server does some basic checks if action requests during battle are valid
* Minor stuff.
- config folder with all json files is used via new FS API
- fixed campaigns loading. Replaced "detect h3m starts" heuristics with CCompessedStream::getNextBlock()
- completely replaced CLodHandler, removed bitmaph and spriteh
- replaced CLodStream in favour of CCompressedStream (2 new files)
- renamed CResourceLoaderFactory and ResourceIndetifier to shorter names
NOTES:
- campaign loading is currently broken. Will fix.
- I am going to remove several unused files in several days (e.g. LodHandler)
- - mostly remove usage of (de)activateSomething functions
- - CIntObject's can be safely deleted in active state or without removing from parent first
- - Added CWindowObject to use as base of all windows (will be required for such features as shadows)
Report any crashes or glitches - it should not cause any issues apart from more console output.
TODO:
- remove redundant (de)activate and show(All) calls
- decrease usage of blitAtLoc\printAtLoc methods
- switch all windows to new base
* Hackish solution allowing AI undertaking actions from event-handling thread
* Fixed crash when death stare or acid breath activated on stack that was just killed
* minor fixes
* Brought shared_ptr and unique_ptr and their factories (make_shared, make_unique) to the global scope.
* Removed excessive usage of shared_ptr in bonus system interface.
* Fixed bonus system limiters/caching interactions. That covers #823, #859 and a number of rare edge-cases.
* Implemented multiple-step limiters applying, fixing hasAnotherBonusLimiter and allowing transitional dependencies between bonuses.
* Bonus system should be slightly faster, since we cache limited bonuses. Some rare usages (limiting query against a foreign node) however can't use caching.
* battle window will wait till all dialogs are closed
* fixed problems with AI working after the game ended
* fixed problems with overzealous redrawing of infobar
* all lock/unlock and unlock/lock pairs are done by RAII guards now
* fixed two possible crashes at the end of battle when last stack was killed by spell. That should fix#749 and #752.
* fixed a very nasty race condition, eliminating possible deadlock at the start of battle when human hero has tactics
* fixed#422
* fixed crash when creature is casting Hypnosis (ie. exped Vampire Lords)
* fixed crash when creature is casting Cure before attack (ie. exped Unicorns)
* fixed crash when creature is summoning elemental (TODO fix it)
* fixed crash when doing a bonus system operation with a hero liberated from prison (ie. entering town or battle)
* fixed deadlock when StupidAI tried to assault the turrets
* fixed never ending siege when StupidAI has to use catapult (no more deadlocks on AI-AI siege)
* fixed deadlock when a hero received a level during another player's turn (ie. when he successfully defended)
* AI can win the game by defeating all enemies if there is a specific victory condition applying only to human players
* added options to help testing adventure map AI (--onlyAI, --autoSkip and --oneGoodAI).
* many minor changes
* Renamed color constants
* Renamed class AdventureMapButton to CAdventureMapButton
* Moved basic controls like CTextBox from GuiClasses to CIntObjectClasses
* Moved new creature window from GuiClasses to CCreatureWindow
* CHexFieldControl renamed to CClickableHex
* CCreatureAnimation.cpp/.h moved to BattleInterface/CCreatureAnimation.cpp/.h
* Removed unused project files
* Added VCMI_client filters file for VS 2010
* Gathered common parts of StdInc.h in Global.h
* Boost.Spirit has been included in PCH for ERM project
* StopWatch renamed to CStopWatch
* GuiBase.cpp split up in UIFramework/...
-- Adventure map music will update with hero movement
-- implemented battle intro sounds
-- battle music tracks will be selected randomly each time
- fixed#781
Initial support for IF:M elements and string formatting.
Various minor changes related to ERM interpreter.
The following script should be functional now:
ZVSE
!?PI;
!!DO1/0/6/1&v2777<>1:P0;
!?FU1;
!!IF:M^Hello world number %X16!^;
* Fixed#736, #737.
* Fixed crash on loss/victory.
* Fixed crash on loading some AB maps.
* Fixed crash on loading map where victory/loss condition objective hero was placed inside the town.
* Fixed crash on loading map when neutral Dungeon has built Portal of Summoning.
* Mutex protecting GS will be used to prevent changes in GS when GUI might read it.
* Little more securities around moving hero and ending turn, still needed more.
* lib/ERMScriptModule.cpp
* lib/ERMScriptModule.h
* lib/CObstacleInstance.h
More jugglery with callbacks. Moving stuff from CGameState to CGameInfoCallback. Work on unified game events interface for player (AI or GUI) and script module. Directing events to ERM interpretetr, first attempts of calling some triggers. Crashy, if there any scripts.
Some other changes, including fighting amount of includes in includes and tracking of hero visits (need further work).
Code reorganizations in bonus system, allowing defining bonusNode-like classes.
Fixed some issues with artifact handling (proper updating of GUI when moving, minor fixes).
Restoring battle AI for neutrals after loading game.
* fixed console on Windows (restored old code)
* GeniusAI won't get blocked when it has a hero with tactics in battle
* fixed an issue with switching turns in hot-seat mode when there is Cover of Darkness active
* suppressed bonus system console output: it goes only to the logfile
* [win32] setting thread names (debug purposes)
* minor fixes
* THex for battle positions
* towards removal of battleGetStackByID
TODO:
investigate the necessity of putting implementation of BattleAction CGlobalAI::activeStack( const CStack * stack ) in CGeniusAI.cpp
It's possible to connect several clients (running on localhost) and enter MP pregame. The actual MP game still not playable. (though it can be started)
Implemented and tested are
victory:
Defeat hero
Capture town
Defeat monster
Flag dwellings
Flag mines
Lose:
Loss hero
Time expire
**
Some others may work but not has been tested yet.
I've added a new page in VCMI Status spreadsheet with status of various victory/loss conditions.
Restructured thread structure: no new thread on yourturn, instead of that introduced update() method called by thread dispatching GUI events.
Further changes are planned.
* version set to 0.72
* integrated save format version to the CLoadFile
* fixed problems on entering non-number as resolution number
* minor improvements
* created new package for injuring multiple units - needed for area spells (not tested)
* proper screen updating on garrison change
* spell effects will be removed when they time out
* Corpse (Skeleton) will be accessible from all directions
* new objects supported:
- Corpse
- Lean To
- Wagon
- Warrior's Tomb
* several minor improvements
* unified yes/no and selection dialog interface calls
* VCMI won't anymore be always giving all three stacks in the starting armies
* fix for drawing starting army creatures count
* support for School of Magic
* support for School of War
* support for Pillar of Fire
* minor changes
Updated project files for MSVC and automake (I hope I didn't break it)
* Refactored pathfinding and integrated into CGameState.
* Fixed issues with wrong calculating movement cost at server side
* Hero infowindow won't be redrawed each time experience changes
* Removed memory leaks with CPaths-s
* Support for Sign objects
* Bumped savegame formt version to ensure old not compatible saves won't be readed
* Spellscrolls will disappear on visit (won't be treated as spellbooks anymore)
* proper updating resdatabar after building structure in town or buying creatures (non 800x600 res)
* fixed blinking resdatabar in town screen when buying (800x600)
* updating blockmap/visitmap of randomized objects
* blocked "save" command during battle
* cannot select heroes for computer player (pregame)
* fixed mouse slow downs in pregame
* basic calculation of hero/stack morale
* displaying morale in hero window
* redone checking if attack is possible (should fix some problems with attacking with 2-hex creatures, at least on server side)
* std::list serialization
* version set to 0.7b
* fixed r-click on FoW crash
* fixed crash on opening tavern window after load
* fixed recruiting new heroes after load
* fixed crash on loading map with spell scrolls
* fixed more crashes
* displpaying difficulty level of saved game
* added support for Library of Enlightenment
* added notification when saving is done
* fixed defender projectile animation
* you don't have to select location for spells which don't need them
* fixed calculating stack speed when it's under slow spell effect
* changed some 17's into BFIELD_WIDTH
* new system for handling objects and their behaviors, most functionalities don't work now but will be restored soon
* more serialization code, savegame/loadgame bit closer :)
CHANGES IN PROJECT FILES:
* removed CLua.h and CLua.cpp (server)
* removed CScriptCallback.h and CScriptCallback.cpp (server)
* added IGameCallback.h header (lib)
* better handling disposed/predefined heroes
* blocked scrolling adventure map with mouse when left ctrl is pressed
* scholar will be accessible from the top
* partially done tavern and hero recruitment
* fixed bug with formation button in hero window
* unified hero initialization code
* minor changes
For 0.63c dev release
* it's possible in battles to check remeaining HP of neutral stacks
* function in CGameInterface called when spell is casted. Support for the Magic Arrow from engine side.
* heroes can regain mana
* support for mistycisim and intelligence skills
* fixed leak with creating frameratekeeper every turn
* minor improvements
* using winapi for better console handling with MSVC (I hope I didn't break anything at GCC)
* new logging system (use log0 - log5 for different priorities and colors (at msvc))
* using lists for storing activated interface objects
* more proper closing of server
* spells learning
* no tooltips for objects under FoW
* working resource silo
* new system for simple unit abilities/states
* neutral monster army disappears when defeated
* synchronization between client and server processes
* fixed battle ending
* for screen is updated after buying creatures
* fixed crashbug on maps with random monster
* proper images of war machines are displayed in blacksmith
* picking starting hero should work again
* Ice Elemental will be treated as two-hex creature
* minor fixes
* dismiss Hero works blocked in the castles
* the backpack scrollable arrows aren't available (yellow, clickable) even when backpack is empty.
* added missing info texts for buttons in hero window (and added functionality of enable tactic formations button)
* can select (single click) and enter castle (double click) from the map. Same for hero.
* Hero gets automatically selected after End Turn
* Hero is automatically selected when exiting town
* In Garrison or Hero army: units are selected when we first click on them
Fixed (at least partially) also a problem with disappearing path
* if hero doesn't have a spell book, he can buy one in a mage guild
* improvements in closing
* fixed crash on picking artifact
* added event message when picking artifact
* fixed problems with disappearing pikemen
* InfoWindow will be properly centered
* hero portraits again visible in PreGame
* fixed problems with handling Pandora's Box
* support for Campfires
* minor changes
* randomizing spells in towns
* fixed reading forbidden structures
* support for heroes starting in town garrisons
* hopefully fixed problems with wrong town defs (village/fort/capitol)
* moved CSpellHandler.* to VCMI_Lib (project files must be updated)
* redone reading spell info
* added missing features to the fort screen
* minor improvements
* partially done mage guild screen
