Delphi-PG Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 (edited) Hi Guys, We just wanted to give everyone a quick update on our next patch. Patch 1.03 is nearing the final phase of testing and we are expecting it to be released next week. The patch contains a wide array of updates and fixes resulting from feedback we have received from the community. Most importantly, connectivity issues should be greatly reduced. Along with fixes and tweaks made to the net code, we’ve added a new feature that will allow the host to “Test Connections” before the game launches to ensure connectivity is 100%. You may have also noticed some changes to the Star Wars: Empire at War GameSpy portal pages. We're revamping the ladders artistically as well as adding a few new stats to both the ladders and player profiles including disconnects/ out of syncs, favorite side, favorite ladder, best win streak and worst loss streak. Check them out when the patch goes live! As an added bonus, patch 1.03 contains new content including 1 new land tactical multiplayer map (Corellia) that utilizes the single-player reinforcement pop cap system; per the request of the community. In addition we’ve added a brand new 43 planet multiplayer campaign map that will give fans hours upon hours of EAW online mayhem. This is our way of saying thanks for all the support! We are also hard at work on the editor and will provide more detail on the release date and contents as soon as we can. Both the Petroglyph and LEC teams appreciate your passion, enthusiasm, patience and support for Empire at War. We couldn't do it without you! Thank you! Cya online -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patch 1.03 Notes New Content * Added a new Multiplayer Land Skirmish map: "Corellian Countdown." This Skirmish map allows players to raise their own population cap by taking control points. This is similar to how land maps in Campaign games work.* Added a new 43 Planet Multiplayer Campaign Map: "Lines are Drawn." This is a larger Campaign map that contains all of the planets from galactic map used in the story. New Features * Added an "ignore" button to the Internet lobby. Ignored player chat is not seen in any Internet dialog, and Ignored players are shown in a different color in the player list.* Added "Quality Lights" to the multiplayer game lobby screen to indicate connection performance between players. Detailed ToolTips will also display when the mouse cursor is hovering over the "quality"lights.* Added a "test connections" button to the multiplayer game lobby screen that allows players to test out their connections with other players in a match before starting. New Fixes * Corrected several issues that caused Quick Match to hang indefinitely.* Corrected an issue where Quick Match would connect more than two players to a game, resulting in a sync error.* Several stat exploits that have been discovered and abused have been corrected. As a result, the GameSpy Arena 1v1 Space Skirmish, 1v1 Land Skirmish and 1v1 Campaign ladders will be reset. It is important to note that the ladders will remain populated. However, the current stats will be cleared to coincide with the 1.03 update as this levels the playing field allowing all players to fairly earn a ladder rank.* Victory movies can now be skipped in multiplayer games.* Corrected an issue where AT-ATs would stop moving when tow-cabled by Rebel speeders, allowing players to stop the unit from suffering a successful tow-cable attack.* Client player in a match is now allowed to change color/faction after pressing accept.* Increased Multiplayer stability for LAN and Internet games.* Corrected an issue that caused CD-Keys to become invalid when playing on Limited-User Windows profiles.* Corrected several text issues, including the removal of references to the Venator and corrections for "missing" text problems.* Corrected an issue that allowed Empire heroes to be placed on the Death Star.* Numerous other improvements and corrections have also been made in this patch. Balance Issues * Improved targeting priority for AI when fighting Star Destroyers.* Increased the tractor beam hard point health from 100 to 150 for Star Destroyers.* Increased the Garrison spawn time from 15 seconds to 25 Seconds for most buildings. Edited March 22, 2006 by Cain Delphi-PGGame Designer/Community Rephttp://www.petroglyphgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonShadow Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Like everything except two things, both of which are conditional. By saying that the AT-AT can no longer stop while being tow-cabled, does that mean we can't use the Stop command to make it stop? And as for the no heroes on the Death Star...curses! That was my only way of making the Death Star selectable...though since the model has no bones I guess anymore that that was a moot point...meh. Oh, I'm drifting off onto a little project I had going that failed miserably... Anyway, sounds awesome! Gotta try that Corellia map... http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/NightshadowDragon/RyuuKageSIG.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/NightshadowDragon/AoSW-JCW_Banner.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMEGA Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Thanks for the update Delphi! ;D I just hope that Rebel artillery and Corvettes get somewhat nerfed and that Exception Logfile error is fixed. "The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some would consider to be unnatural."- Darth Sidious http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/2268/tfomegag25vz.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2-Opus2 Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Thanks for the update. Although I'm not sure how measurable it would be for me, since I do primarily single player stuff. I suppose I'll still grab it though for its LAN stuff - never know when that will come in handy. A question regarding the map editor for when you can answer it... Can we edit in where we place build pads for instance? Just seems on the avialable maps that some of these are a bit too spread out in some instances to be worth it, strategically speaking. Although I have to admit it now, that I probably have not seen an entirely built up map yet to know if all the build pad placements made total sense. I am curious to know if something can be done in campaign modes and others where it appears the AI won't build much beyond a particular tech level or build bigger stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevets Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Thanks Delphi. Any news on when the modding tools will be coming out? This will add so much to the game and make your job so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plokoon9619 Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Im more interested in seeing mods dloable from the server like in FEAR or JKA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malric Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Those 3 things in balance is all ? what about obsolete fighters, overpowered corvettes, overpowered rebel artilery and plex soldiers ?What about stupid AI ? Dont wanna sound like ass im very grateful for upcommin patch, but increasing tractor beam hardpoint health was somewhere in the lowest parts of balancing :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakos Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 What about the replay function? ??? Twisted by the Dark Side, young Skywalker has become. http://www.gamecaptain.de/banner/newsbanner.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ar-Bee Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 dun worry man its just a teaser... Ranked 1st - 1vs1 EAW Space LadderRanked Top 5 - 1vs1 EAW Space Ladder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBilbo Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 just a quick question - very important for me and a few others - I've only got a Samsung DVD Writer. After installing the patches, doesn't care if 1.01 or 1.02, the game tells me to put in the original DVD ... So I have to play with the unpatched game, which for me means, that I cant play online. Will that be fixed? Empire at War HQ|Head AdminLegacy of War|Coder & Moderator http://outpost.cnc-hq.de/TRIALS/DonBilbo/Sonstiges/bilbosigvader2.jpghttp://outpost.cnc-hq.de/donbilbo/Sonstiges/low_sig1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koen Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Yes, about modding tools, I have loads of questions:- what will the official modding tools do? A map editor? A mod launcher (probably not)? Graphics converters?- can I do a TibEd for EAW? Can I do that safely? Or will it become obsolete as soon as the mod tools arrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiralarchitech Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Great news, i noticed this last night when i was playing mp. Also noticed a little amendment LEC made to it on their forums can you guess what it is. Oh and its really childish too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphi-PG Posted March 18, 2006 Author Share Posted March 18, 2006 Those 3 things in balance is all ? what about obsolete fighters, overpowered corvettes, overpowered rebel artilery and plex soldiers ? Connectivity was our primary focus. We'd rather fans be able to play the game than deleiver a ton of balance changes with limited playability. Patch 1.04 will have balance tweaks you seek. Because connectivity was our primary concern and focus, replays also took a back seat until 1.04. So in summary, expect 1.04 to have a heap of balance updates for both sides. Delphi-PGGame Designer/Community Rephttp://www.petroglyphgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malric Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Oh Great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plokoon9619 Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Those 3 things in balance is all ? what about obsolete fighters, overpowered corvettes, overpowered rebel artilery and plex soldiers ? Connectivity was our primary focus. We'd rather fans be able to play the game than deleiver a ton of balance changes with limited playability. Patch 1.04 will have balance tweaks you seek. Because connectivity was our primary concern and focus, replays also took a back seat until 1.04. So in summary, expect 1.04 to have a heap of balance updates for both sides.And mods dowloadable from servers runing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostly_Substance Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 2 more patches Lol, talk about nice fixes also Great work with EAW and like that penguin texture lol. -One Empire falls another riseshttp://myanimelist.net/signature/EuroSubstance.png http://miniprofile.xfire.com/bg/os/type/2/ghostlysubstance.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiralarchitech Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 So in summary, expect 1.04 to have a heap of balance updates for both sides. Thankyou delphi on the update it is appreciated, ya know with all these patchs Petroglyph will be in the running for developer of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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