Here's a quick summary of the changes to Rescue! 2.0.3 from versions 2.0, 2.0.1 & 2.0.2.
If you find any other bugs that I haven't fixed, please let me know!
Compatibility fixes:
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• Added compatibility with Mac Pluses and SE's running System 6, and improved overall "old Mac" reliability.
• Fixed bug in which Rescue! would sometimes refuse to run in color on certain Power Macintoshes.
• Hopefully I've fixed the sporadic type 1 and type -39 errors that came up on certain systems; however, I haven't been able to positively test this out, so please report if they're still occurring!
• Raised memory requirement to 2600K to ensure compatibility with RamDoubler. Note that if you're not using RamDoubler, Rescue! will run comfortably in color in 2100K (only 1000K required for B&W mode.)
• Some window sizes changed slightly to accomodate compact Mac screens.
Logic fixes:
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Phaser range/lock on bugs fixed, solves the Cube ship easy-kill bug
"Dismal failure" report after super-successful game logic bug fixed
Phantom "enemy heading in their direction" outpost report bug fixed
Torpedo hitting asteroid = alienation bug fixed
Score goes down by 25% now if Enterprise is killed
Increased damage by large asteroids (so that Cube ship is more easily killed by it)
Can't fire torpedos at friendlies now without the appropriate warning
Kigons won't offer to fly with you if you've been shooting up allies
Vessel energy regeneration faster now; should fix long-hiding Superhawk problem
Vessel battle techniques have been revised and improved
Sound changes:
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Some of the sounds have been changed (again!) to improve the feel of the game. I was unsatisfied with the quick & dirty set of sounds I created for version 2.0.2. These sounds are still different enough from the actual TNG sounds that I think they're OK for public distribution.
Speed Control:
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I've added a Game Speed command in the Options Menu. This allows users of faster Macs such as Quadras and PowerMacs to moderate the sometimes blindingly fast tempo of the game! Let me know how it works for you.
Other additions:
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After watching the last episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, I got inspired... so I've also added another interesting feature that I'll let you find for yourself- if you can! The first one to find the PHASER CANNON and tell me how it's used gets an honorable mention in the next version's credits! :-)
