A new beta release of VASSAL is now available. Launch it at http://www.vassalengine.org/ws/vassal-3.0beta.jnlp or via the "launch specific version" link on the Download page. Many new features in this release, thanks to our hard-working team of developers -- particularly Brent Easton and Joel Uckelman. Here's some of what's in store:
- Choose between central server and direct peer-to-peer connection - Internationalization support: Modules can be translated into any language via module extensions - Create standalone installers for a module: installed executable will launch module directly in play mode using the correct version of VASSAL - Support for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) images - Improved HelpFiles: display in external browser window. Create HelpFiles by bundling the contents of a folder - Add arbitrary Global Key Commands to the right-click menu of a Deck - Copy/Paste traits when editing a GamePiece - Preferences to auto-prompt to start log files at Start and End of a Replay. - LOS thread enhancements: snap to grid, report action, echo on opponent's window - Make delay before scrolling at map edge configurable - All toolbar buttons have configurable tooltip text - Configurable text for the "Mark Moved" button - A Moving stack should not pick up other counters from stacks - Layer option to automatically track a Property value - Allow Layer Reset command to reference $..$ properties - New tabs for Notes Window - Enable 'Last move Highlighter' by default in all modules - Allow Transparent Border/Bg color in Mouse Over Stack Viewer - Send To Location - specify Zone, other piece's location - Shift clicking on map should not deselect counters Give it a try, and report any bugs back to this list. We'll be listening. Enjoy! rk [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
