Version 2.2 - May 1st, 2023:
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Updated project to Java 11 and customized JRE for distribution(smaller)
Added new "Turbulent Clouds" under "Other" tab (dynamic clouds...GPU heavy)
- default is off and choice is saved in Preferences
Added new "OverCast" slider (0..100%) under the "Weather" tab which also
darkens the scenery - saved in Situation - default=0 ; Also Overcast
reduces the intensity of shadows proportionally
User can now change Sky Color in the "Other" tab, to better match
chosen water color - user can always press Reset (to default colors)
This color will be saved in user Preferences.
Added Rain effects under the "Weather" tab and a way to increase gradually
from none to drizzle to a down-pour (this will tax the GPU).
Also added Thunder and Lightning controlled by rain qty and overcast.
Thunder only happens at max rain.
Added new "Show ID's" option to allow user to turn off far away boats IDs
and cone ID's for when added realism is wanted. Saved in Preferences.
Any bugs detected were squashed.
Version 2.1 - Jan 20, 2023:
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Bug fix that affects new installations (2.0 throws null error) - upgrades
from previous versions were OK. Also... fixed shaders integer constants
to floating point conversion problem that affects some GPUs
Version 2.0 - Oct 4, 2022:
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Updated Keys.txt list with new Keyboard shortcut's and mouse
Improvements in CPU and GPU memory management (textures and polygons)
User can increase the maximum # of trees/terrain if GPU can handle it
When user adds a structure to the terrain, trees are removed as expected
Added option for xobj Ropes/Pulleys - user can turn on/off in "Other" tab
Added way to edit ropes to Model Editor under menu Options under "Other"
Added option Water/Object Reflection - user can turn on/off in "Other" tab
Reflections on/off checkbox is using the older "fake reflections" option
Added Bochica ropes/pulleys/reflectors in xobj
Added BlueNose ropes/pulleys/reflectors in xobj
Added static cubemap reflectors to Marlow.xobj
Reflector parts can use static sky cubemap or dynamic capture (heavy)
Added anchor ropes effect and "hanging" parts option to xobj's
Fixed far-from Origin z-fighting weird effects - improved near clipping
User is reminded once a month the option to send feedback to developer
When in "fly mode" pilot can rotate head independent of fly direction
Removed 'straightening effect' when in "fly mode" - was somewhat annoying
using Ctrl-Alt- and arrow keys or joystick - reset view using Ctrl-Alt-S
Improved Bochica obj surfaces that were causing z-fighting flicker
Fixed Vagabond materials
Improved water "choppy" effects
Prevents wild sails switching when running (wind behind)
User can now more easily move model when runs aground using "Other" tab
User can delete a model while in the Select Model list by hitting DEL key
User can now adjust Water Color preference under the "Options" tab
Added viewing this "Changes.log" to Help menu
Added "Reset Archipelago" to Options menu
Added a few new Structures
All noticed bugs were squashed
Version 1.8 - Feb 2, 2022:
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Fixed camera problems when "onBoard" and far away
Added capability for additional sails beyond main,jib and mizzen
Improved AutoPilot/AutoSail
Improved collision avoidance and zig-zagging when autopilot is on
Added Waves crest/spray effect - user can turn on/off in "Other" tab
Added LightHouse obj
Added rotating parts to Marlow and Bochica (radat and propeller)
Added "orbital rotation" to camera when onBoard at a distance
Improved Kelvin Wakes and foam wakes and water in general
Support square sails
Added BlueNose II sailboat model
Support parts that rotate with sails and booms
Better water depth effects and transparency
Added new nodes Tree list for model selection when user press button
Added support for xobj file that contain Archipelago Parameters
UI improvements
Improved Engine Sounds
All noticed bugs were squashed
Version 1.74 - Mar 29, 2021:
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Added Choppy water option - user can turn on/off in "Other" tab
Added Kelvin Wakes option - user can turn on/off in "Other" tab
Improved Wakes
Improved shallow water effects and water waves in general
All noticed bugs were squashed
Version 1.73 - Feb 22, 2021:
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1st Release of Archipelago Sailor Simulator
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