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Dear Grognards,
In this hot summer of 2010, it’s time for a newsletter to give you some update on development, adjustments, news ...
Development
 Since its launch, «HistWar : Les Grognards» hasn’t ceased to improve, sometimes at a rapid pace. A first pair of patches have been put online in March and April. Their mission was to fix some problems numerous and varied.
A second series of patches has been underway since July 14 ... with a version 2c coming out at the same time than this newsletter.
Version 2 offers a major change, although relatively transparent because it’s very technical. A new development tool permits me to offer a "full" Seven version , also due to some problems with the network game, we now use Raknet (TM) to support a more robust Multi-Player game. Since the distribution of version 2a, several games went without a hitch.
To summarize the most significant developments of version 2
- Change the networking engine.
- New order management and control of lines of operations
- New management of reinforcements with set up of troops independent from the lines of operations
- Correction in the calculation of data displayed in the results pages
- Improvement of 2D with the addition of clearer symbols about the status of units
- Enhancement of the display of dispatches
- Critical bug fixes (crash) or annoying (visibility of units, paths ,...)
All in all, more than a hundred amendments, corrections, improvements to see in detail here ...
The depot and Mods
 The depot continues to grow nicely with more than ten scenarios, graphical mods as well as some sounds. You will also find a few video & written AAR made by some Grognards.
I want to thank all those involved in the development of this database.
To begin, my warmest congratulations to MadRussian has made available a graphical Mod on uniforms. Grandiose! A lot of work that changes 85% of original uniforms.
Now available, a mod about the Peninsular War that will allow you to replay 3 battles from the period. In addition to uniforms and sounds, the mod will offer to play the battles of Bussaco, Fuentes de Onoro and La Corogne. No doubt it will satisfy the world of HistWar. This international team, the PWGM (Peninsular War Group Mod), composed of Bibouba, EylauHurricane, Glaude1955 and Theodoricus invites you to download their package on «HistWar» depot
I want to remind that I had committed to provide maximum assistance to those wishing to embark on such adventure. I do not know if I succeeded ... but several important changes were made to «HistWar : Les Grognards» as well as the two editors to facilitate the inclusion of this first complete mod. The foundation of a “How to” Mod document has also emerged.
I do not want to end this paragraph without talking about several players who also held high the banner of Grognards on the forum of «HistWar : Les Grognards» or on other sites: Spec10, Vistula_Legionnaire, Nickcanning
And to conclude definitively, it would be nice to see the categories OOB and AAR enriched with numerous orders of battle and reports telling your exploits ...
 Laurent’s paintings
A new section has been opened on the site. A Gallery of Art in its own right where you can admire the different paintings of our chief illustrator of «HistWar : Les Grognards» ...
"HistWar: The Grognards" and Macs
Recently pascalC (a visitor on Histwar forum) reported that «HistWar : Les Grognards» was running without problem on a Mac with the software simulation Codeweaver (TM), an assertion confirmed with Version 1b!
Unfortunately, version 2 does not work anymore and I’ll have to try to find out why. To be continued.
The Beta Test Team
A little bit of light on the test team and some have been there for years ... to begin, the old guard: Duke of Earl, Montebello, Dodulo ... and others including the latest: Hook (inexorable), Count Von Csollich, Montecuccoli, Quartermaster, Gazfun, Carl Von Clausewitz, Fusilier and the last addtition Chops ... those not mentioned forgive me but the list is long, and all are thanked for their efforts.
The Blog
To be in tune with the times, Perrine installed a blog for «HistWar : Les Grognards» where I talk about my involvement with the game, my readings, especially those related to military arts, and even a few thoughts of the day.
Forum and Redmine
Jus to remind you that "HistWar: Les Grognards” also has its Forum with several areas with room for five languages.
Redmine is available for posting files on the battles in which abnormalities were detected. This is an indispensable aid to fixing bugs.
The Boutique
We have added a new product offering the «Berthier» box which includes a CD with your name and of course the download available no later than 24 hours after ordering. (Usually within minutes to ten hours)
What is coming next
The watch continues on possible problems and if necessary, new patches will be created according to needs.
The work on the software continues, with priority given to development of management of defensive lines. Indeed, if the internal representation (battle management) seems fairly accurate, problems remain in the organization charts of figurines in the defensive posture. More broadly, the goal for the next patch is to fix some bugs in the presentation of 3D figurines.
It is also planned to develop the man-machine interface to a specific model «HistWar : Les Grognards» to be offered as an alternative with an architecture more in line with the size of armies and information to display.
Of course, the AI Grand Tactical will continue to improve. «HistWar : Les Grognards» will allow a mode-AI vs. AI- with the delegation of a corps to the player. The player will be immersed in the hierarchical chain and participates in the victory of his army.
The implementation of intermediate AI (division and brigade) will be gradually introduced.
Something to explore: how to set up an online meeting room in order to facilitate the network game.
Furthermore, a system of automatic updating is under consideration.
And the new demo version 2 is scheduled for the last quarter of 2010.
Happy holidays to those who leave, and good recovery to those who return. .. with or without «HistWar : Les Grognards»
JMM
HistWar Designer
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