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HCE - 2008.034 ============== - Chg:0000 GE Fix requesting information from the Torpedo annex without that annex data being loaded from the database. (thanks Akula) http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?showtopic=2797 i.e. Make sure Akula's save loads and plays for a few seconds.

DarkNite has provided a scenario for which he would like some testing and feedback. Its for the EC2003 GIUK battleset and requires HCDB-080326. Please take DarkNite's scenario for a spin and let me know if you have problems, issues, thoughts, opinions, whatever. The scenario is NOT ready for release, so please do not distribute it. Baltic_Fury.zip

This scenario, 'The Origin of Storms', is for play by BLUE in the EC2003 GIUK Battleset. The original intention of the scenario was to examine in part which new fighter aircraft would be best for Norway, the F-16, F-35 JSF or Eurofighter Typhoon. It subsequently evolved into something more than that. You will need the latest version of the HCDB, which I hope to upload in a few days. When I do, please take this scenario for a spin and let me know if you have problems, issues, thoughts, opinions, whatever. The scenario is NOT ready for release, so please do not distribute it. Updated scenario (following initial testing) has been uploaded here. Origin…

HCE - 2008.032 ============== - Chg:0000 GE Show the database version for EC2003 and newer battlesets when directly loading a saved game, wasn't happening before. Thanks StalinTC. - Chg:0000 GE Fix FindRangeBearing to give a sane result when the two units are in the same location, it was reporting a negative range in most cases. Thanks StalinTC. http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?showtopic=2776

Defect Name: C++ error recieved on resolve torpedo attack vs sub Build: HCE 2008.24 Repeatable: Yes Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate x64 DB used: Stock DB Scenario used: Kodak Moment Battleset: EC2003 IOPG Long Description: An air launched torpedo in the save attached to this report is causing a C++ error during the resolution of its attack on a Kilo class submarine. The displayed error message will allow continuation of the game by clicking *ignore* Process: - Open GE - Open the attached save for EC2003 IOPG Kodak Moment - Watch the torpedo attempt to resolve its attack on the Kilo class submarine - After a few moments the game will stop and the…

HCE - 2008.030 ============== - Chg:0000 BB Bug fixed, the BS Builder was not copying in the user specified database .res file. - Chg:0000 BB RES1_VIC_TYPES needed to be copied from user specified DB .res not the shell battleset file. - Chg:0000 BB Hid the Button1 button again - Chg:0000 GE More changes to properly handle DB embedded in BS. - Chg:0000 GE More USNI work. - Chg:0000 SE More changes to properly handle DB embedded in BS. - Chg:0000 SE Made changes so that a USNI build of SE operates okay. What this means is test the items on the release notes from the prior builds, not really anything for end users to veri…

Tony and I were discussing this issue on IRC and it seems we may have some wiggle room in the code. Basically, we could probably create a rule in the code to deal with increased acoustic signatures when ships receive cumulative damage. The easiest way to implement such a rule would be to effect an increase in BSL values for every increase in value of the DP damage. For example, +2 BSL points for every 10 percent increase in damage. There might also be a different rule for submarines than for ships. This post is intended to provoke discussion on the topic, so please let us know what you think.

The latest release of the BS Builder is a welcome and long-awaited feature of Harpoon. I've noticed that on my system, I periodically get alerts that the program has "Stopped Working" or the famous "Not responding". Closing the alerts without acknowledging them seems to let the builder do its job OK. I was wondering if this is a widespread problem, or just another in a long list of Vista annoyances. Buddha

Hello, have been out for a while. Now I´m back and working on scens. I have a problem with the Orders Write V.2008.0.2.1 It looks like it simply doesn´t create the orders files. No error messages, but there are no files. Any clue? Regards, Ralf

Today I finally did the March 1, 2008 review of beta testers and we lost five of our members due to insufficient contribution and/or not renewing NDAs with AGSI. Time to recruit your friends and enemies to the effort. Still here (next review 2008/06/01): Akula CV32 TonyE Bret McKee UncleHarpoon RalfKoelbach Divefreak Gopher Stalintc TEPonta wombat1417

1. try of an rebuild. Do the bases need SAMs? DB: HC_80to95_DB noman.zip

Herman has started making entries in the Bug Tracker. In the 'forum options' of each Bug Tracker project you can set what kind of notification you want of new posts. There are a few unfiled bugs there that need verification. We also have two builds since the 2008.025 and no verification of the changes that I've claimed to have made. Please contribute or I'll have to get mean (or something). Yes, Brad and Rene are pretty much excused since they are hard at work with databases and scenarios. Thanks guys, I know testing specific items isn't very fun but it is one of the more important tasks for beta testers now that we have end users doing the normal playing of…

Now that HCE has been released, I have several under-construction-scenarios on the backburners that are being dusted off and polished up for release. This one, 'Serhiy's Decision', is for play by BLUE in the EC2003 Battle for the Mediterranean Battleset. This one examines the sudden split of the Black Sea Fleet between the Ukraine and Russia in early 1992, following the dissolution of the USSR. Please take it for a spin and let me know if you have problems, issues, thoughts, opinions, whatever. The scenario is NOT ready for release, so please do not distribute it. serhiy.zip

Now that HCE has been released, I have several under-construction-scenarios on the backburners that are being dusted off and polished up for release. This one, 'Oubliette', is for play by BLUE in the Westpac Battleset. This one sends an Ohio SSBN into the Sea of Okhotsk to take up a deterrent patrol during a time of war. Please take it for a spin and let me know if you have problems, issues, thoughts, opinions, whatever. The scenario is NOT ready for release, so please do not distribute it. oubliette.zip

Due to recent upgrades to the forum software and components here at HarpGamer, the Bug Tracker referenced just under the HG logo has become useful for defect tracking. I'm wondering what everyone's thoughts are on just having one set of defects listed for HCE, all of them being in that single area. http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?a...p;showproject=6 Please explain your choice. With this change I think we'll stop making new entries into Mantis as the Bug Tracker is doing all of the key steps of Mantis. Thank you

So I'm safe overwriting:

In the SE Pic Ids aove 510 (in the PE) lead to a blank Display and a crash when you open the ship with a pic id above 510 The limit for the GE is somewhere around 700-800, still trying to find the exact number

HCE - 2008.022 ============== - Chg:0000 SE Bret made the changes to allow opening of scenario files that are larger than 64kB!

HCE - 2008.024 ============== - Chg:0000 GE Fixed a buffer overflow in mini report caused by type being to long (ex. AD Mobile > 8 characters). (thanks Gopher) - Chg:0000 GE Fixed a lock-up/crash when list view columns are sized very small. The program was getting into an endless loop trying to shorten the text to display. (thanks Mack) http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?showtopic=2604 So... test making listview columns small, and click on AD Mobile groups.

The SE crashes with the Euro and the 60-79db! Simply load a Verion of the db and open the SE. It will crash start after a short dealy with a general protection fault. Version of the SE 2007.000 DB Version, tested with every Version beginning with the first one uploaded in 2006..... Initially reported by DonQ... Regards René