A new release of Simutrans-Experimental is available to-day, version 4.5: see here (http://forum.simutrans.com/index.php?topic=1894.0) for more information on how to get the new version. The new Windows binary can be downloaded here (http://simutrans-germany.com/files/upload/simutrans-experimental.zip). The new Linux binary is expected to be available from the morning of the 5th of July onwards: see here (http://www.43-1.org/~simutrans/simutrans-exp/) for the download page. This version comes with new configuration files (including a
new Swedish translation - thanks to Sanna), which can be downloaded here (http://simutrans-germany.com/files/upload/simutrans-experimental-config.zip).
This version contains all the latest updates from Simutrans-Standard (including numerous fixes to the new underground slopes tool), plus a number of changes specific to Simutrans-Experimental, listed below:
Changes
- CHANGE: Different message when a new vehicle is available only as an upgrade to existing vehicles
- FIX: Bizarre numbers shown in the tooltip for the maximum speed for way objects
- FIX: Certain simuconf.tab settings (cornering settings and instant path refresh) did not work if they were in the base simuconf.tab, rather than the pakset simuconf.tab
- FIX: Could "copy convoy" beyond credit limit.
- FIX: Interest not accounted for properly.
- CHANGE: Updated credits.
- CHANGE: Reduced slightly effect of poorer acceleration for steam locomotives.
- CHANGE: New colours in the in convoy info frame: Show some coloured texts and indicator. (Bernd Gabriel)
- CODE: A little bit of structure and less redundant coordinate calculations. (Bernd Gabriel)
- CHANGE: Consistently adding ':' to the captions in code. (Bernd Gabriel)
Feedback and testingThanks to all those who have reported bugs in the previous version - it is very helpful. Many of the issues resolved above were only identified because people posted bug reports here. Any feedback on Simutrans-Experimental is most welcome, particularly (but not only) bug reports, information on performance with different hardware, feedback on gameplay balance and information as to how the new features of Simutrans-Experimental affect strategy and gameplay. Thanks to all those who have tested Simutrans-Experimental so far - happy playing!