Latest changes to the full & shareware
version:
Version 2.12:
Ressource problems with Windows98 fixed.
Version 2.11:
Full version: 100 levels are now supported. The menu itself folds only
to the visible part of the screen.
Version 2.10:
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Only 32 bit: Direct Sound support implemented. This adds a real new sound
experience to the game. Furthermore, it improves the ability to run together
with other direct sound programs and produces less problems with bad sound
board drivers. It is possible to switch back to the old sound system. It
is also possible to choose the number of simultaniously played sounds in
the game.
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Full version: After calling the level generator, the scenerys were 'scrambled'
by one position in the menue.
Version 2.07a:
Version 2.07:
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Problem with HiScores above 16.000.000 points fixed -> Unfortunaletly the
the old HiScores are invalid after an update!
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Supports now up to 47 Sceneries (full version) -> 2000 levels!!
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The second mouse option works now again with the old mouse types.
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Network handling (with direct play) improved -> less problems!! If there
are still problems with connecting different computers together you can
add the following lines to the WinBrick.ini:
[Ctrl]
NetTimeOut=5000
The default value is 2500 (2.5 seconds
timeout).
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Italian language added
Version 2.06c:
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Nederlands language added
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Sound looping can now be disabled (in case of sound driver problems).
Version 2.06b:
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The MSN HiScore option has to be activated now (because of several customer
problems).
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Now you are able to create up to 20 scenerys (old limit: 10).
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The demo mode is running again.
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Its possible to reset now the different HiScore tables for each scenery.
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Swedish language added
Version 2.06a (32 bit only):
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Adaption to Microsofts HiScore server for the global tracking of HiScores.
You are able to upload now your latest HiScores to http://spike.msn.com.
Requirements:
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You have to play in one player mode
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You have to start with the basic scenery
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HiScores, which have been earned with old versions of WinBrick are not
valid for this feature.
Version 2.06:
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I was now finally able to reproduce the second mouse device crash and fixed
it.
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You can now add a cool quote to the HiScore Table.
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Windows NT 4.0 will be handled right now.
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The new DirectX-3 from Microsoft deletes the 'old' Direct-Play files from
the disk. WinBrick will detect this and gives a special warning in that
case.
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The installation program asks now before replacing old configuration files
(HiScores, settings, sceneries, etc.).
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Anoying warning messages can be disabled now.
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After reaching a multiple value of 250.000 points, you'll get an additional
life!
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The elements are loosing their focus with each hit. You can determine how
many additional hits are neccessary to remove it.
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There are now passwords up to level 65.
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There is now a level-based password to reenter a special level with the
proper score, lifes, rockets etc (full version only). There are only three
differential keys possible.
Version 2.05b:
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The US contact address has been corrected.
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The english language strings has been reworked.
Version 2.05a:
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The game-strings are now available in french.
Version 2.05:
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'Solid objects' is now working with more than 256 colors.
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If the old WinBrick version has trouble with your second mouse port, it
should not crash now any more (hopefully).
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The palette management with 256 colors should be improved now.
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You are able to use now a 'boss key'.
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The flashing of text is now optional.