1.29.1 Read Me
Written by GOPHUR   
Wednesday, 17 December 2008 11:41

1.29.1 is ready for release. This update consists mostly of minor fixes reported by the players and is expected to be the final release for the 1.29 version of Battleground Europe. Please see the Read Me below for the details.
================================
WWIIOL - Battleground Europe
================================
Version 1.29.1.255 (12-17-08)

 
Infantry:
- Binoculars will no longer stay up after lowering your weapon and walking forward

Vehicles:
- Corrected typo in M1 (57 mm) AT Gun vehicle name
- Fixed bomber critical secondary kill components
- Fixed Char B1 sight pictures for widescreen

Keymap:
- Removed the "infantry" keymap preset as it is just RAMP's personal keymaps for testing =]

Terrain:
- Boats should no longer beach on the docks when leaving the spawn area
- Fixed Chinese FB near Brussels
- Fixed Diksmude depot which could not be captured due to a berm

Training:
- Orders no longer carry over into training
- Fixed an issue with ghost rounds being sent to the tutorial system
- Fixed a case issue with /help
- Re-added /em emote alias
- Re-added /ammo

Chat:
- Contact reports now give correct feedback of reporter
- Made % work like $ in chat input, e.g. %targ, for azerty keyboard users who don't have a $ symbol
- The alert buzzer should only be half as annoying (loud)

UI/HUD:
- The cursor will no longer get stuck on screen after opening the map and then canceling a despawn
- The map should no longer show the joystick selection box
- Orders should be cleared when entering training
- The mini map should now save zoom level between spawns
- Fixed reserve and crew buttons not working at vehicle reservation screen

High Command:
- Disabled land link requirement in attack requests
- Fix for various HC-related chat functionality not working
- Fixed issue causing hold/fall to only display first 5 arguments
- Fixed /OIC commands and added help text to them

Squads:
- Fixed squad MOTD

Builders:
-Gold Builder Statue for Auzzi was added in last update (1.29) but was accidentally omitted from the Read Me list (Thanks Auzzi!)

Settings:
- Fixed sound device not saving

CSR:
- Added new planes

Mac:
- Fixed chat tutorial not being able to be completed
Comments (9)
1 Wednesday, 17 December 2008 16:37
Guest
any word on when server's coming back up?
2 Wednesday, 17 December 2008 17:48
Guest
MAC client isn't downloading :: Unknown Error :: :( and website latest patch ftp html is showing... :/
3 Wednesday, 17 December 2008 18:49
Guest
Good to hear OIC is fixed
4 Wednesday, 17 December 2008 20:48
Guest
1.29.1 seems to have introduced a new problem -- now almost everytime i despawn i lose my mouse cursor. I did not have this problem prior to the patch. Mac os X.
5 Wednesday, 17 December 2008 22:18
Guest
LOL Auzzi. Wants his fame.
6 Thursday, 18 December 2008 12:42
Guest
Ditto the cursor loss on this patch. Happened only rarely before now a constant pain. Makes game unplayable. (mac os 10.5.5) Please fix this one soon!
7 Friday, 19 December 2008 10:38
Guest
Any Welcome Back Soldier on the horizon?
8 Saturday, 20 December 2008 00:57
Guest
I think the installer update is acting fishy for the Mac OS?
9 Tuesday, 23 December 2008 01:14
Guest
A welcome back soldier sometime soon would be great.
 

Recent Popular Articles

Game ServersAllies Victorious in Campaign 52!

Congratulations go out to the Allied forces and their High Command in Battleground Europe for...
Read More

Game ServersCampaign 53 Start on time for a change LOL

Well we finally got the live game servers up right on the nose of the 2 hour reset window that we...
Read More

Reports & AnnouncementsAAR - Operation Overlord

Hello Everyone,  65 years ago on June 6,1944 the Allied forces succeeded in pulling of the...
Read More

Community

WillyTee's Comics

Free TrialFor the past 7 years, Bill "WillyTee" Teitzel has captured our best and worst moments with some absolutely brilliant cartooning. His creations are legendary in the WWIIOL:BE community. Visit his site today.

Realism Events

Realism EventsA dedicated of community volunteers create and run special events outside of the normal game campaign rules. Sign up now for the next event and taste a different flavor of Battleground Europe.  Visit the Realism Events forum

Newsletter

Each week we hit our subscribers with insider news and special offers. Are you looking for past issues? Visit the archive.



Receive HTML?
Subscribing/Unsubscribing from the newsletter will not effect your Battleground Europe game subscription.

Special Offers

Save with Pre-Pay

PrepayBattleground Europe is just $14.99USD per month to play but you can save by switching to a pre-pay. By choosing a 12 month pre-paid subscription your can save almost $50.00USD a year. Click on 'I would like to modify my payment plan' from your subscription details page.  Switch to pre-pay now

Free 14-Day Trial

Free TrialDownload the game and play Battleground Europe for 14 days during this all-access FREE trial. You get to play for British, French or German forces- up to 9 characters plus drive tanks, fly aircraft, captain and crew boats and more! You also get full player discussion forum access. Start your FREE trial now

Quick Start

Getting Started

WillyTee's Comics

Battleground Europe is a PC and Mac MMO game that requires an Internet connection to play. Your computer needs to meet the recommended system requirements. The game can be downloaded from our website. The easiest way to start is to create a FREE trial account. You get to play for 14-days with up to 9 characters (personas) and get access to player discussions forums. At the end of the trial you will be billed $19.99USD for a game activation key and you become a premium subscriber. Plus, you get to play for 30 days before your first monthly subscription fee is billed at $14.99USD. Click to join the battle