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Summary: Start ASGS in beta mode and repair/update critical files then launch

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The beta server is currently running R5 Beta version 090904* beta server
The latest client is R5 Beta version 09.09.04** beta client
Updated (July 16th !!!) artwork files required for this version (ASGS should get them automatically) but here is the linky artwork files
Download the new client and replace the Allegiance.exe in your beta folder. DO NOT replace your regular Allegiance.exe***If the new client does not run you may need the VC9 dlls (msvcr90.dll, etc). Try running the client directly. You can the libs from Microsoft VC9Redist
If you get a message like "This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect." you need to get the libs.If you have connected to the beta server before just launch ASGS (via Allegiance Online), goto to the Allegiance tab, check Beta Mode. Now login. Check the motd (message of the day). Check the version of your client <esc> menu. Make sure it is the version listed above.If you have not connected to the beta server before you will need to set up the beta registry keys. There are a few installers floating around. Here is one from madpeople

*Please note R4 (and most earlier R5) clients will not connect (or if they connect to the lobby they won't connect to the server), neither will older versions of the server.
**You will need a version of the client that is the same or HIGHER version than the server.
***If you do not have a beta folder you can try Madpeople's beta switcher. If you mess up here you can fix things by using Update / Repair Critical Files under Help in ASGS. IF you were using the Alpha graphics client you will need to re-download it (or back it up and then copy it back into place). I recommend MAKING A COPY of your existing Allegiance.exe before trying beta mode. It will save you time when going back to 'regular' alleg, just copy it back into place.

List of R5 changesDX 9 graphics engine (you will notice a pop-up with graphics settings before the main client launches, I suggest clicking sync to vertical refresh) [Doofus,+]Enhanced F5 Panel (toggles to show all tech and tech dependencies) [KGJV]Alliances !!! (this is a work in progress and needs TESTING [KGJV]A few bug fixes [Dog, KGJV, +]Integrated Intel Graphics chip fix [Imago] Other changes [Imago] (will list later should be no game play changes however that have not already been posted/talked about)

This list is only a subset of changes and are the more user visible ones.

Alliances !!! (this is a work in progress and needs TESTING [KGJV]

Integrated intel graphics chip fix [Imago]
Serve side changes [Imago]

Uploaded the client (09.06.25). I also added release 3 and 4 of the Community Core.

You will likely need to repair/update critical files to get the new client. Check the <Esc> menu to make sure you have the latest client.

If your client crashes on joining a game or on launch get the Artwork .zip in the first post and unzip it in artwork/dev

Dog

New client and server up. If you were running the old server you have to get the new one as the new client will not connect to the old server (old as in two weeks ago).

We used Vis Studio 2008 for this build so you may need the vc9 dlls (see the first post). R4 and R5 alpha use the vc8 dlls.

Changes/fixes (reposted from a post by Imago)

Added MDL enhancements patch (retrieve X, Y and Z of target) (Andon)Fixed the spinning A intro screen, CortUI & InfoHUD artwork mod issues with ImportImageFromFile. (Imago)Added R5Dev 326 (alliances fix/notes & "global" shade mode fix) (KGJV)Fixed engine VertexBuffer and IndexBuffer to support software processing (Imago)Fixed FedSrv LAN games so they won't lookup ASGS (Imago)Fixed Inc/MessageVersion.h so old clients can't connect to new servers (Imago)Added ally FF base fix (Andon)Fixed another case where resizing / switching modes was causing a crash (Imago)Fixed performance issue with software devices by forcing PrivateAfterburners (Imago)Fixed resolution mode change in game (Imago)Fixed FedSrv where LAN games were looking up ASGS (Imago)Fixed allied miner AI tries to mine same rock (TheRock)Adding advanced video settings to the "esc menu" *Work In Progress* (Imago)Added functionality back: Game defaults full screen (again), -windowed switch works (again), intro video works (again) (Imago)Added "Safe Mode", will present the video settings dialog when chosen from ASGS. (Imago)Fixed AllSrvUI created games not appearing in the lobby games list right away. (Imago)Fixed damage to station events (TheRock)Fixed end game (conquest scenario only, ALLYTD: CTF scenario) (TheRock)Fixed station rescue status for ally escape pods (TheRock)Fixed miners not ignoring allies (TheRock)Fixed allied autopilot way points (TheRock)Fixed miners unloading in ally base (TheRock)Fixed rearm/Repair at allied bases (Imago)Fixed Warning/Threat messages from allies (Imago)Fixed Player Leave/Join messages when allied (Imago)Fixed Radar LOD "Target only" when allied (Imago)Fixed Another base capture issue when allied (Imago)Added Other comms go AFK & not ready on alliance settings change (Imago)Added Selecting allied ships (click/drag) (Imago)Fixed Scoring / FF KB issues /w allies (Imago)Fixed Ordering allied ships to pickup (Imago)Fixed Drone/miner OkToLaunch /w allies in sector (Imago)Fixed Groove level, enemy/ally evaluation (Imago)Added allies chat channel when mission has allies (Imago)Added allied players to the "tab" chat target selector logic (Imago)Added -quickstart (Restored original functionality) (Imago, Cortex Bug #78 inspiration)Added TheBored's server crash patch (TheBored)Fixes resolution change in-game getting messed with from the refresh rate issue (Imago/Adam4/ImmortalZ)Fixed defections/(autobalance NYI) issue with Alliances (Imago)Added allied single donations from the F6 team pane (Imago)Added right click events to buttons in Engine/GUI (Imago)Fixed the "stay on top" issue after switching modes (Imago)Fixes minimize/restore/maximize issues (Imago)Fixes desktop items "flickering through" (Imago)

Dog

Build 09.07.16

Lots of fixes/tweaks

-Alliance mode fixes
-None and smallest (0.04) joystick dead zone added

CODEAdded FZTest flavor for VS2010, used to create PGO builds. (Imago)
Added a "none" toggle for joystick deadzone (Imago)
Fixed bug #24, Ctrl+G Grid, Virtual Joystick state,
Chat Filter options (TheBored), Radar mode,
Video resolution and Brightness options now persist. (Imago)
Fixed "Take me to..." button not working with alliances (Imago)
Fixed DX9 texture filter (w0dk4)
Added "Allow Allied Ripcord" game setting and artwork (Imago/pkk)
Fixed rev 326 (KGJV) team screen (Imago)
Fixed rev 332 (TheRock) miners & rocks (Imago)
Added a message for the donor when donating to an allied team (Imago)
Fixed the VS2005 solution (Zapper)
Added allied color to the allied group number in F6 team pane (Imago)
Fixed (again) allied rearm (Imago)
Added allies to sector chat target (Imago)
Fixed alliances visibility & scanners (Imago)
Fixes (more) related to DX9 device creation (imago)
Added "smallest" joystick dead zone, try 0.04 (Imago)
Fixed colorization of critical warnings -
added to just (Ally)/Allied words, for now (Hyro/Imago)
Fixed default voice over volume -
defaults are now SFX:5 Music:30 VO:10 was SFX:5 Music:30 VO:3 (Hyro/Imago)
Fixed allied pod issues - ripped RescueShip() for the allied ChangeStation() code. (Imago)
Fixed crash on clicking - ensured we're using the event timer only for left clicks. (Imago)
Added concatenated team names for victory message on
alliances end game, conquest only (Imago)
Fixed a one millisecond per frame rate loss (Orion) (Imago)
Fixed another race condition with -quickstart when you fail to logon to lobby (Imago)
Fixed lifepods docking at allied bases (Imago)
Fixed the F3 chat target buttons that the alliances chat change broke (Imago)
Fixed pods docking at allied ahipyards (they no longer are allowed) (Imago)
Fixed carriers docking at allied stations (they are no longer allowed) (Imago)
Added a couple batch scripts I always find myself using (Imago)
Adjusted slmver.h to 09.07.15 (Imago)
Fixed unsafe string handling in Lobby which could crash it (Imago)

Build 09.07.20

Edit Fixed - Note: solo games does not work at the moment, this is a temporary issue.

CODEFixed the issues with dull HUD brackets and the dull sector map info icons (Imago)
Fixed the black square around minefields (Imago)
Fixed the issue with the dull sector map preview (Imago)
Fixed end game alliances conquest (Imago)
Fixed EF5P always changing your tab selection (Imago)
Disallowed alliances when not conquest only game type (Imago)
Hooked up DX9 in-game "Advanced Options" (Imago)

Updated to 090729

Take a look at Imago's testing wiki entry

http://www.freeallegiance.org/FAW/index.php/Testing_FAZ_Beta

Updated to 090802 (work by Imago with help from Rock and Sgt_Baker)

Various graphics fixesIntegrated Intel Graphics bug SHOULD BE FIXED !!!Various alliance fixesAdded artwork/defaultinputmap.mdl for new "Target Allied Base" key mappingA server crash/bug fixFinalized "intro" code. [DB I have NOT uploaded the sample intro.avi Imago provided yet]

Dog

Updated to 090804

Some small fixes
Memory leak fixes

The current client is compiled to assume a P4 (SSE2) or higher chip so if it does not run at all let us know. I am not sure if there are any Alleg users out there running rigs that old (with old PIIIs or AMDs).

Dog

Updated to 09.08.06

A few more fixes (Imago)

This build does NOT require SSE2 capable chips.

Dog