Arvoch Alliance version 1.988 is now available for download and includes the improvements listed below. This is a major update with several new features and options. It is also a required update for multiplayer compatibility.
The installer also works as an updating program for older versions of the game. It can be downloaded at: http://www.starwraith.com/arvochalliance/downloads.htm
Version 1.988 offers the following improvements:
– New scaling option added to modification options for 3D radar.
– IDS scale level control can now be mapped to an axis channel input.
– Improved synchronization of station module placements in multiplayer.
– New position options added to modification options for chase view shadows.
– Inertial forward/reverse thruster control can now be mapped to an axis channel input.
– Current selected device now displayed in individual axis channel control mapping menu.
– 3D radar updated to reflect distance as well as direction via blip size scaling based on proximity.
– Rotation input adjusted to provide a more linear result throughout the full range of variable control.
– Positioning of 3D radar and target object display updated for improved positioning and more modification flexibility.
– UI improvements including click range adjustments and exit buttons with mouse over highlighting in various menus.
– Individual axis channels can now be mapped across multiple devices (previously required the complete binding process).
– Option to lock the mouse pointer to the display field during gameplay added to Options menu.
– Widescreen message log placement option added (details available in customizing kit).
– Improved resolution detection systems for initial launch and Game Options menu.
– Alt key maximum and minimum input added to energy bias control system.
– Clearing individual axis channels now limited to selected device only.
– Unused listing system deprecated to support Direct IP exclusively.
– Message log shadow level increased for improved legibility.
– Multiplayer performance improvements.
– New mouse flight control modes added.
– Weapon impact effects reduced.
– Several minor bug fixes.
The game’s official website is at: http://www.starwraith.com/arvochalliance/index.htm