ShadowGames.Net - Shooter v4.00 : Version History
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Known Issues and Development Agenda
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1. The multiplayer mode needs more smoothing.
2. Allow WMA8 format custom soundtracks.
3. Continued debug and quality improvement.
4. Correct possible issue with WinNT security
   not allowing multiplayer connection.

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Changes to Version 4.00 Compatibility Update
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1. Windows XP and Windows 2000 support added.

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Changes to Version 4.00 Final
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1. Documentation updated where applicable.
2. Minor Enemy AI issues resolved.
3. Ravens added to the skys in some areas.
4. Possible sound issue resolved.

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Changes to Version 4.00 B3
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1. Documentation updated where applicable.
2. Renovated controls and removed debug set.
3. Computer Enemy AI significantly improved.
4. Enemy bots now strafe and fly while attacking.
5. Bots communicate using chat messages.
6. Bot maximum set back to 32 for stability.
7. Graphics enhancements made and adjusted.
8. Armor and Blood Orb items added to areas.

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Changes to Version 4.00 B2
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1. Corrected issue with ALT+TAB in fullscreen.
2. Rebuilt engine for increased stability.
3. Multitexturing enabled ingame with "T".
4. Chat system available in single player mode.
5. Tilde key displays last 10 chat messages.
6. Placed game thread in higher priority.
7. Intro area sequence and ocean added to areas.
8. Sharks added to maps with ocean visible.
9. Environment and light mapping options added.

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Changes to Version 4.00 B1
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1. Documentation updated with hardware info.
2. Hundreds of game engine improvements.
3. Hardware T&L taken advantage of completely.
4. Rendering speed with Software T&L increased.
5. Performance increased about 400%.
6. Bot number limit shifted to 256 from 32.
7. More bots play far faster on all systems.
8. Added new battle areas to the game.
9. Advanced options added for more user control.
10. Low detail option added to increase speed.

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Changes to Version 3.60
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1. Multiplayer chat system issues resolved.
2. Enhanced text engine for better display.

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Changes to Version 3.50
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1. Documentation updated where applicable.
2. Completely rebuilt game engine in all areas.
3. New animations added to the enemy bots.
4. Increased game performance at least 300%.
5. Improved graphics and environments.
6. Additional bots run better on slower machines.

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Changes to Version 3.00
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1. Documentation updated where applicable.
2. Rebuilt animation engine for more realism.
3. New movement added to the enemy bots.
4. More multiplayer stability improvements.
5. Removed physics-related CPU bottlenecks.

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Changes to Version 2.51
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1. Computer attack on player hit detection fixed.
2. Severe multiplayer glitches resolved.

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Changes to Version 2.50
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1. Documentation updated where applicable.
2. Rebuilt game engine from the ground up.
3. Added blood control and rebuilt blood engine.
4. New animations added to the dead bots.
5. More significant stability improvements.
6. Speed compensation and control complete.
7. Removed more physics-related CPU bottlenecks.

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Changes to Version 2.00
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1. Documentation updated where applicable.
2. Renovated "Custom Soundtrack" feature to allow
   any .mp3 soundtrack on the computer to be used
   via clicking the "Yes" button for the option
   and browsing for the .mp3 file in the dialog.
3. Resolved many stability issues, including
   the problem with corruption after exiting using
   methods other than escape key, such as ALT+F4.
4. Slowed the game down to maintain a playable
   speed level on faster computers.
5. Updated Bot texture skins and names.
6. Removed a few physics-related CPU bottlenecks.
7. Added Main Keyboard 1, 2, 3 support for users
   with no scroll wheel on their mouse to switch
   weapons or for those with it to switch faster.

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Changes to Version 1.51
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1. Documentation updated where applicable.
2. Implemented Microsoft DirectX 8.0b fixes.
3. Added this Version.txt file.
4. New Portable Application Description(PAD) files.

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Changes to Version 1.50
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1. Removed Doom area for maintenance.
2. Added intro and exit CG sequences.
3. Enhanced model rendering for glass surfaces.
4. New richer environment texturing system.
5. Rebuilt game engine from the ground up.

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Changes to Version 1.22
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1. Documentation updated where applicable.
2. Added new texture set for bot models.
3. Added MP3 custom soundtrack option.

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Changes to Version 1.20
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1. Multiplayer cubic spline animation smoothing.
2. Added Quake battle area.
3. Cleaned up options dialog.

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Changes to Version 1.06
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1. Documentation updated where applicable.
2. Added chat system to multiplayer mode.
3. Changed bot models entirely.
4. Rebuilt game engine from the ground up.

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Changes to Version 1.00
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1. First public release of ShadowGames.Net - Shooter.
