<![CDATA[Blue Sun - Community Forums - All Forums]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:37:51 +0200 MyBB <![CDATA[Bot boot]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=101 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:51:23 +0200 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=101 Of course, there is nothing wrong with it. I would actually be very happy knowing someone is interested in my project.
The thing that worries me are the random names of the new users and the fact that most of them have spent no time logged in.
I'm suspecting those new accounts to be bots or spammers.

I decided to perform a clean up of the suspicious forum members.
    Accounts fitting to all the below rules will be deleted:
  1. I do not know the forum user personally.
  2. The user will not notify me in any way, nor post at the forum.
  3. The user will have no time spent logged in on the forum (as written in his/her profile).

If any of the above rules doesn't apply to you then your account is safe.

Currently the deadline to save an account is a month.
Next month I will start notifying the endangered users via email, giving a second deadline and a last chance.
Those users who won't give me a response even after email notification will have their forum accounts deleted.]]> Of course, there is nothing wrong with it. I would actually be very happy knowing someone is interested in my project.
The thing that worries me are the random names of the new users and the fact that most of them have spent no time logged in.
I'm suspecting those new accounts to be bots or spammers.

I decided to perform a clean up of the suspicious forum members.
    Accounts fitting to all the below rules will be deleted:
  1. I do not know the forum user personally.
  2. The user will not notify me in any way, nor post at the forum.
  3. The user will have no time spent logged in on the forum (as written in his/her profile).

If any of the above rules doesn't apply to you then your account is safe.

Currently the deadline to save an account is a month.
Next month I will start notifying the endangered users via email, giving a second deadline and a last chance.
Those users who won't give me a response even after email notification will have their forum accounts deleted.]]> <![CDATA[Forum and game are still alive.]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=100 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:17:59 +0200 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=100
This project is not dead and it won't be until I clearly announce that on this forum.

I know that releases usually take an age and that there is no activity on the forum.
That's why I wanted to make it clear that the game is still in development.

If it comes to the forum then I wouldn't say its dead. Instead I'd say that it just hasn't been fully born yet.
Forum needs the game being developed much further, before it can get some more activity. Until then I'm just gonna use it as my announcement board.]]>
This project is not dead and it won't be until I clearly announce that on this forum.

I know that releases usually take an age and that there is no activity on the forum.
That's why I wanted to make it clear that the game is still in development.

If it comes to the forum then I wouldn't say its dead. Instead I'd say that it just hasn't been fully born yet.
Forum needs the game being developed much further, before it can get some more activity. Until then I'm just gonna use it as my announcement board.]]> <![CDATA[Alpha 0.236]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=99 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:02:55 +0200 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=99
Actually I was planning to hold on with the next release even longer, until I had some more features done.
I was hoping to finish all the missing units and actions of the first race, add some "terrain effects" and balance out the statistics.
The release is out already though, as it took way too long and it would probably take much longer still. Besides, I managed to fix quite a few bugs and problems since last version and a few of those were really nasty.

Anyway, the version is out. Don't expect fireworks, but 0.236 brings lots of improvements and more stability.

Download new alpha version 0.236 here]]>
Actually I was planning to hold on with the next release even longer, until I had some more features done.
I was hoping to finish all the missing units and actions of the first race, add some "terrain effects" and balance out the statistics.
The release is out already though, as it took way too long and it would probably take much longer still. Besides, I managed to fix quite a few bugs and problems since last version and a few of those were really nasty.

Anyway, the version is out. Don't expect fireworks, but 0.236 brings lots of improvements and more stability.

Download new alpha version 0.236 here]]> <![CDATA[Blue Sun - alpha 0.236]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=98 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:08:01 +0200 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=98 New features:
  • Information about docked units displayed in unit description window.
  • Changes to the unit damage algorithms.
  • Displaying unit's armor values on the interface near the unit and cursor coordinates (placement is temporary) and in description box.
  • Advanced detection field no longer allows viewing enemy unit's statistics. There will be a separate special ability for Advanced Probes to scan enemy units.
  • Changes to game options window.
  • Four default setting schemes (which can be edited).
  • Loading options from chosen INI files.
  • Detecting INI settings file version. Loading only compatible options.
  • Option to adjust detail and complexity of in-game descriptions.
      • Improvements:
    • Changes to unit actions and vectors descriptions. They are now clearer and more consistent.
    • Units now scan fields around them also during movement. Previously units only scanned fields around them at the destination position.
    • Units stop in flight after detecting an enemy.
    • Detected enemy units remain visible until the end of player's turn.
    • Displaying of fog of war works faster.
    • Huge speed up on preparing unit's movement options.
    • End of turn time message will now only auto-confirm itself during a multiplayer match and not during skirmish.
    • Rearranged unit actions for some units.
      Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed synchronisation error occuring when a unit was moved near the edge of the map during a multiplayer match.
    • Fixed lots of bugs in various troublesome movement situations, e.g. meeting a cloaked enemy unit, flying over undetected enemy units, detecting enemy units during movement etc.
    • Fog of war is updated after launching a produced unit.
    • Mines number is no longer displayed if a visible unit is placed on them.
    • Description box no longer appears if hovered above invisible resource asteroids.
      Known issues:
    • Game displayes an error if exited before starting the first turn.
    • Input detail setting has no effect in game yet.
    • Statistices and unit actions still need changes. They are simply not final yet.
      Specific features in need of testing:
    • Clarity of unit actions and vector descriptions.
    • Correct behaviour of units in troublesome movement situations.
    • Stability of multiplayer matches.
    • Performing actions by units. Due to recent changes there could be some minor bugs left.
    • Checking possible slow down after running the game for some time and/or running the game again after closing it.

    Download "Blue Sun" alpha version 0.236 here
      Package contents:
    • BS_alpha_v.0.236.exe - Game file.
    • firstmap.bsm - Example map for 2 players. It includes Pre-Deployed game mode with prepared fleet for both players.
    • cornered.bsm - Simple map file for 4 players, each with a Shipyard and mining operation.
    • default1.ini, default2.ini, default3.ini, default4.ini - Four default setting scheme files.
    ]]>     New features:
  • Information about docked units displayed in unit description window.
  • Changes to the unit damage algorithms.
  • Displaying unit's armor values on the interface near the unit and cursor coordinates (placement is temporary) and in description box.
  • Advanced detection field no longer allows viewing enemy unit's statistics. There will be a separate special ability for Advanced Probes to scan enemy units.
  • Changes to game options window.
  • Four default setting schemes (which can be edited).
  • Loading options from chosen INI files.
  • Detecting INI settings file version. Loading only compatible options.
  • Option to adjust detail and complexity of in-game descriptions.
      • Improvements:
    • Changes to unit actions and vectors descriptions. They are now clearer and more consistent.
    • Units now scan fields around them also during movement. Previously units only scanned fields around them at the destination position.
    • Units stop in flight after detecting an enemy.
    • Detected enemy units remain visible until the end of player's turn.
    • Displaying of fog of war works faster.
    • Huge speed up on preparing unit's movement options.
    • End of turn time message will now only auto-confirm itself during a multiplayer match and not during skirmish.
    • Rearranged unit actions for some units.
      Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed synchronisation error occuring when a unit was moved near the edge of the map during a multiplayer match.
    • Fixed lots of bugs in various troublesome movement situations, e.g. meeting a cloaked enemy unit, flying over undetected enemy units, detecting enemy units during movement etc.
    • Fog of war is updated after launching a produced unit.
    • Mines number is no longer displayed if a visible unit is placed on them.
    • Description box no longer appears if hovered above invisible resource asteroids.
      Known issues:
    • Game displayes an error if exited before starting the first turn.
    • Input detail setting has no effect in game yet.
    • Statistices and unit actions still need changes. They are simply not final yet.
      Specific features in need of testing:
    • Clarity of unit actions and vector descriptions.
    • Correct behaviour of units in troublesome movement situations.
    • Stability of multiplayer matches.
    • Performing actions by units. Due to recent changes there could be some minor bugs left.
    • Checking possible slow down after running the game for some time and/or running the game again after closing it.

    Download "Blue Sun" alpha version 0.236 here
      Package contents:
    • BS_alpha_v.0.236.exe - Game file.
    • firstmap.bsm - Example map for 2 players. It includes Pre-Deployed game mode with prepared fleet for both players.
    • cornered.bsm - Simple map file for 4 players, each with a Shipyard and mining operation.
    • default1.ini, default2.ini, default3.ini, default4.ini - Four default setting scheme files.
    ]]>         <![CDATA[Multiplayer match sign-ups]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=97 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:31:45 +0200 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=97 Basically its a list of people who can be contacted to play the game.

    Multiplayer match sign-ups topic]]>     Basically its a list of people who can be contacted to play the game.

    Multiplayer match sign-ups topic]]>         <![CDATA["Blue Sun" multiplayer matches sign up list]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=96 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:24:41 +0200 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=96

    Just post below, if you would like to find someone to play with.
    (Guests on the forum may sign up as well.)

    To make meeting up for a match easier please enclose the following information:
    • Preferred form of contact. (E-mail, messanger, forum PM, etc.)
    • More or less how often are you available and willing to play "Blue Sun".
    • Your time zone.
    After signing up, please consider contacting someone from the list yourself.

    Please read this topic for help running the game multiplayer.


    Note:
    This is only a topic for sign-ups. Please do not discuss here.
    If you have any questions, please post a new topic.]]>

    Just post below, if you would like to find someone to play with.
    (Guests on the forum may sign up as well.)

    To make meeting up for a match easier please enclose the following information:
    • Preferred form of contact. (E-mail, messanger, forum PM, etc.)
    • More or less how often are you available and willing to play "Blue Sun".
    • Your time zone.
    After signing up, please consider contacting someone from the list yourself.

    Please read this topic for help running the game multiplayer.


    Note:
    This is only a topic for sign-ups. Please do not discuss here.
    If you have any questions, please post a new topic.]]>         <![CDATA[Alpha 0.201]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=95 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:05:36 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=95 I believe, I have fixed the cause of the synchronisation error appearing frequently during a multiplayer match.
    Perhaps this time, the game is all ready to be tested in a real multiplayer match.
    I've tried playing it with a few people and noticed no bigger problems so far.
    If everything works fine, then I think it would be time to test general game expirience. Simply put: is "Blue Sun" fun to play?
    Please feel free to contact me and ask for a match.
    I would only recommend to read the game tutorials and get to know the game before seriously playing it.

    Download new alpha version 0.201 here.]]>     I believe, I have fixed the cause of the synchronisation error appearing frequently during a multiplayer match.
    Perhaps this time, the game is all ready to be tested in a real multiplayer match.
    I've tried playing it with a few people and noticed no bigger problems so far.
    If everything works fine, then I think it would be time to test general game expirience. Simply put: is "Blue Sun" fun to play?
    Please feel free to contact me and ask for a match.
    I would only recommend to read the game tutorials and get to know the game before seriously playing it.

    Download new alpha version 0.201 here.]]>         <![CDATA[Blue Sun - alpha 0.201]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=94 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:49:42 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=94 Whats new:
  • Nothing
      • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed synchronisation error when canceling RU transfer during a multiplayer match.
    • Fixed the "Please wait. Player is making his move." message remaining after dropping a player from multiplayer match.
    • Fixed a bug dropping players when, while setting up a multiplayer match, players were not assigned to consecutive positions.
    • Fixed a bug allowing unit to move outside the map edge.
    • Fixed a bug allowing unit to fly into undiscovered RU asteroids.
    • Fixed error message showing up somtimes in production window when selecting "Microships" category.
    • Fixed fog of war not updating after a unit is launched.
    • Fixed player ping not being updated in a multiplayer lobby when typing a chat message.
    • When hosting or joining a multiplayer match, player's name can no longer consist of spaces only.
    • Fixed F3 hotkey for unit action that was placed instead of F2.
    • Selecting a vector no longer blocks any other input. Not pressing a vector during vector selection simply cancels it.
    • Fixed a missing bottom fog of war fragment when the beggining of player's turn message was displayed.
    • Turn's time limit display now flashes when the turn time is below 15 seconds.
    • Beggining of turn and time limit's end messages are now time limited to automatically end player's turn.
      Known issues:
    • Moving units along the map edges causes synch errors.
    • Setting turn time limit to 0 (no time limit) blocks the game from starting.
    • When setting up multiplayer match, choosing a color or selecting map file causes communication delay error. Just press "Wait" if it happens.
    • The game doesnt detect the end of a match nor player's defeat yet.
      Specific features in need of testing:
    • Multiplayer matches and connection.
    • Special abilities or unit actions.
    • Game expirience.

    Download "Blue Sun" alpha version 0.201 here
      Package contents:
    • BS_alpha_v.0.201.exe - Game file.
    • firstmap.bsm - Example map for 2 players. It includes Pre-Deployed game mode with prepared fleet for both players.
    • cornered.bsm - Simple map file for 4 players, each with a Shipyard and mining operation.
    ]]>     Whats new:
  • Nothing
      • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed synchronisation error when canceling RU transfer during a multiplayer match.
    • Fixed the "Please wait. Player is making his move." message remaining after dropping a player from multiplayer match.
    • Fixed a bug dropping players when, while setting up a multiplayer match, players were not assigned to consecutive positions.
    • Fixed a bug allowing unit to move outside the map edge.
    • Fixed a bug allowing unit to fly into undiscovered RU asteroids.
    • Fixed error message showing up somtimes in production window when selecting "Microships" category.
    • Fixed fog of war not updating after a unit is launched.
    • Fixed player ping not being updated in a multiplayer lobby when typing a chat message.
    • When hosting or joining a multiplayer match, player's name can no longer consist of spaces only.
    • Fixed F3 hotkey for unit action that was placed instead of F2.
    • Selecting a vector no longer blocks any other input. Not pressing a vector during vector selection simply cancels it.
    • Fixed a missing bottom fog of war fragment when the beggining of player's turn message was displayed.
    • Turn's time limit display now flashes when the turn time is below 15 seconds.
    • Beggining of turn and time limit's end messages are now time limited to automatically end player's turn.
      Known issues:
    • Moving units along the map edges causes synch errors.
    • Setting turn time limit to 0 (no time limit) blocks the game from starting.
    • When setting up multiplayer match, choosing a color or selecting map file causes communication delay error. Just press "Wait" if it happens.
    • The game doesnt detect the end of a match nor player's defeat yet.
      Specific features in need of testing:
    • Multiplayer matches and connection.
    • Special abilities or unit actions.
    • Game expirience.

    Download "Blue Sun" alpha version 0.201 here
      Package contents:
    • BS_alpha_v.0.201.exe - Game file.
    • firstmap.bsm - Example map for 2 players. It includes Pre-Deployed game mode with prepared fleet for both players.
    • cornered.bsm - Simple map file for 4 players, each with a Shipyard and mining operation.
    ]]>         <![CDATA[Scientists group reset]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=93 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:18:50 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=93 Currently, practically nobody but me posts, and only some people read the forum to check my progress.
    It is nobody's fault. I simply started out the forum a bit too early.
    I don't regret it as this is a great way to announce information about my game to those people who are interested.
    Still, there won't be any activity here until I get the game to be fun to play. Currently it still lacks working multiplayer and AI opponent.

    Anyway I got a bit off-topic here.
    I decided to remove the priviliages of "Scientists" group members.
    Please do not feel offended. I do this, because the group was started too early in the first place.
    The game updates are not frequent enough, and as a result even the "Scientists" group, meant to be my beta-testers, have become inactive.
    The group will be started anew, and this time the priviliges will be given to people really interested and devoted.
    Of course, those who are currently "Scientists" can join the group again, but will just need to contact me to let me know they still do want to beta-test the game.

    To become a member of "Scientists" please sign up in this topic.]]>     Currently, practically nobody but me posts, and only some people read the forum to check my progress.
    It is nobody's fault. I simply started out the forum a bit too early.
    I don't regret it as this is a great way to announce information about my game to those people who are interested.
    Still, there won't be any activity here until I get the game to be fun to play. Currently it still lacks working multiplayer and AI opponent.

    Anyway I got a bit off-topic here.
    I decided to remove the priviliages of "Scientists" group members.
    Please do not feel offended. I do this, because the group was started too early in the first place.
    The game updates are not frequent enough, and as a result even the "Scientists" group, meant to be my beta-testers, have become inactive.
    The group will be started anew, and this time the priviliges will be given to people really interested and devoted.
    Of course, those who are currently "Scientists" can join the group again, but will just need to contact me to let me know they still do want to beta-test the game.

    To become a member of "Scientists" please sign up in this topic.]]>         <![CDATA["Scientists" recruitment list]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=92 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:14:29 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=92
    Joining this group simply means that you are willing to help me out with my game.
    There are a few ways you can help me out. Becoming a "Scientist" doesn't even, necessarily require you to be active on the forum.
    Before all, "Scientists" are people who I can contact, and ask for beta-test matches of "Blue Sun".
    Of course "Scientists" are not limited to doing just that. Having testing matches without me is equally appreciated.
    With the recent improvement and fixes in "Blue Sun's" multiplayer functionality I will be in need of game-test matches.
    Besides the mentioned activities, "Scientists" may also seek out the problems or come up with the new ideas for "Blue Sun" on their own.

    Simply put: "Scientists" are people who help me out hunting the game bugs and making the game better in any way. They are ready to contribute their time and effort for that goal.
    If that is your intention then you may sign up to becoming a "Scientist".


    When signing up please use the form described below. Just use it in your post filling in the proper information.
    Please do not sign up in this topic more than once! It is not needed nor usefull. Just signing up once is enough.

    Sign up form:

    Contribution method (select one or more):
    1. I can be contacted for beta-test match. (Please mention preferred contact method.)
    2. I will perform test matches and test game features on my own.
    3. I will contribute suggestions and new ideas to the game.
    4. Other. (Please describe.)
    Why are you interested in the "Blue Sun" as a game project?
    (Answer.)
    Do you have any expirience as a programmer or game beta-tester?
    (Answer and please elaborate.)
    How much time can and will you want to spent helping out "Blue Sun" development? (Select one option.)
    1. I'm free and willing most of the time.
    2. I should be available often.
    3. I may lack either time or will, but once in a while I can help out.
    4. Describe in your own way your availability.]]>
    Joining this group simply means that you are willing to help me out with my game.
    There are a few ways you can help me out. Becoming a "Scientist" doesn't even, necessarily require you to be active on the forum.
    Before all, "Scientists" are people who I can contact, and ask for beta-test matches of "Blue Sun".
    Of course "Scientists" are not limited to doing just that. Having testing matches without me is equally appreciated.
    With the recent improvement and fixes in "Blue Sun's" multiplayer functionality I will be in need of game-test matches.
    Besides the mentioned activities, "Scientists" may also seek out the problems or come up with the new ideas for "Blue Sun" on their own.

    Simply put: "Scientists" are people who help me out hunting the game bugs and making the game better in any way. They are ready to contribute their time and effort for that goal.
    If that is your intention then you may sign up to becoming a "Scientist".


    When signing up please use the form described below. Just use it in your post filling in the proper information.
    Please do not sign up in this topic more than once! It is not needed nor usefull. Just signing up once is enough.

    Sign up form:

    Contribution method (select one or more):
    1. I can be contacted for beta-test match. (Please mention preferred contact method.)
    2. I will perform test matches and test game features on my own.
    3. I will contribute suggestions and new ideas to the game.
    4. Other. (Please describe.)
    Why are you interested in the "Blue Sun" as a game project?
    (Answer.)
    Do you have any expirience as a programmer or game beta-tester?
    (Answer and please elaborate.)
    How much time can and will you want to spent helping out "Blue Sun" development? (Select one option.)
    1. I'm free and willing most of the time.
    2. I should be available often.
    3. I may lack either time or will, but once in a while I can help out.
    4. Describe in your own way your availability.]]>         <![CDATA[Alpha 0.194 - Small update]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=91 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:31:59 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=91 Just another small bug fix and a new map for 4 players.
    Updated version is here.]]>     Just another small bug fix and a new map for 4 players.
    Updated version is here.]]>         <![CDATA[Blue Sun - alpha 0.194]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=90 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:57:38 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=90 Whats new:
  • Made a new map file for four players.
      • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed a bug that caused fog of war to cover whole map if it was disabled in a match.
      Known issues:
    • It happened a few times that the game had synchronisation errors at random moments.
    • A few times during a multiplayer match a message to end player's turn got lost causing all players to wait for the other to end his turn.
    • When setting up multiplayer match, choosing a color or selecting map file causes communication delay error. Just press "Wait" if it happens.
      Specific features in need of testing:
    • Multiplayer matches. I would like to ask for special attention to possible synchronisation errors and "end turn" bug.
      If one of those happen, please take note of the circumstances (what was done at that moment, additional effects, etc.).

    Download "Blue Sun" alpha version 0.194 here
      Package contents:
    • BS_alpha_v.0.194.exe - Game file.
    • firstmap.bsm - Example map for 2 players. It includes Pre-Deployed game mode with prepared fleet for both players.
    • cornered.bsm - Simple map file for 4 players, each with a Shipyard and mining operation.
    ]]>     Whats new:
  • Made a new map file for four players.
      • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed a bug that caused fog of war to cover whole map if it was disabled in a match.
      Known issues:
    • It happened a few times that the game had synchronisation errors at random moments.
    • A few times during a multiplayer match a message to end player's turn got lost causing all players to wait for the other to end his turn.
    • When setting up multiplayer match, choosing a color or selecting map file causes communication delay error. Just press "Wait" if it happens.
      Specific features in need of testing:
    • Multiplayer matches. I would like to ask for special attention to possible synchronisation errors and "end turn" bug.
      If one of those happen, please take note of the circumstances (what was done at that moment, additional effects, etc.).

    Download "Blue Sun" alpha version 0.194 here
      Package contents:
    • BS_alpha_v.0.194.exe - Game file.
    • firstmap.bsm - Example map for 2 players. It includes Pre-Deployed game mode with prepared fleet for both players.
    • cornered.bsm - Simple map file for 4 players, each with a Shipyard and mining operation.
    ]]>         <![CDATA[Alpha 0.193 out]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=89 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:48:12 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=89 Nothing new added. Only bug fixes.
    Those fixes were pretty important though as the bugs caused the game to not work in multiplayer (yet again).
    I did some testing before this release and fixed all problems that shown up.
    As a result I believe this version to be rather stable and you should have no problems playing it online.

    I did however had some issues with multiplayer connection later during a match.
    I'm not sure yet what is the problem. I'll be looking into that matter and I would greatly appreciate any help with finding the cause.
    More information in the download thread (linked below).

    New "Blue Sun" alpha version can be found here.]]>     Nothing new added. Only bug fixes.
    Those fixes were pretty important though as the bugs caused the game to not work in multiplayer (yet again).
    I did some testing before this release and fixed all problems that shown up.
    As a result I believe this version to be rather stable and you should have no problems playing it online.

    I did however had some issues with multiplayer connection later during a match.
    I'm not sure yet what is the problem. I'll be looking into that matter and I would greatly appreciate any help with finding the cause.
    More information in the download thread (linked below).

    New "Blue Sun" alpha version can be found here.]]>         <![CDATA[Blue Sun - alpha 0.193]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=88 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:41:28 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=88 Whats new:
  • Disabled CSF and Natives from race selection when setting up a match. Those races are not implemented yet and having them selectable was misleading.
  • Added displaying launching AP cost shown in launched unit selection window and on launch vectors.
      • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed bugs when passing over a cloaked enemy unit.
    • Fixed synchornisation error when passing over a cloaked enemy unit.
    • Fixed synchronisation errors when laying mines.
    • Fixed targeting invisible enemies bug.
    • Fixed bug limiting unit movement after being moved once.
    • Fixed match option changes not visible for joining players when setting up multiplayer match.
    • Fixed bug causing shields to be visible through the fog of war.
    • Fixed "Neutral player defeated" messages after killing a unit.
    • Fixed error messages appearing after killing fighter class units.
    • Fixed a few other error messages.
    • Fixed AP cost bugs when launching units.
    • Gave Collectors some EU so they can fire Small Laser. They couldn't before.
      Known issues:
    • It happened a few times that the game had synchronisation errors at random moments.
    • A few times during a multiplayer match a message to end player's turn got lost causing all players to wait for the other to end his turn.
    • When setting up multiplayer match, choosing a color or selecting map file causes communication delay error. Just press "Wait" if it happens.
      Specific features in need of testing:
    • Multiplayer matches. I would like to ask for special attention to possible synchronisation errors and "end turn" bug.
      If one of those happen, please take note of the circumstances (what was done at that moment, additional effects, etc.).

    Download "Blue Sun" alpha version 0.193 here
      Package contents:
    • BS_alpha_v.0.193.exe - game file
    • firstmap.bsm - map file
    ]]>     Whats new:
  • Disabled CSF and Natives from race selection when setting up a match. Those races are not implemented yet and having them selectable was misleading.
  • Added displaying launching AP cost shown in launched unit selection window and on launch vectors.
      • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed bugs when passing over a cloaked enemy unit.
    • Fixed synchornisation error when passing over a cloaked enemy unit.
    • Fixed synchronisation errors when laying mines.
    • Fixed targeting invisible enemies bug.
    • Fixed bug limiting unit movement after being moved once.
    • Fixed match option changes not visible for joining players when setting up multiplayer match.
    • Fixed bug causing shields to be visible through the fog of war.
    • Fixed "Neutral player defeated" messages after killing a unit.
    • Fixed error messages appearing after killing fighter class units.
    • Fixed a few other error messages.
    • Fixed AP cost bugs when launching units.
    • Gave Collectors some EU so they can fire Small Laser. They couldn't before.
      Known issues:
    • It happened a few times that the game had synchronisation errors at random moments.
    • A few times during a multiplayer match a message to end player's turn got lost causing all players to wait for the other to end his turn.
    • When setting up multiplayer match, choosing a color or selecting map file causes communication delay error. Just press "Wait" if it happens.
      Specific features in need of testing:
    • Multiplayer matches. I would like to ask for special attention to possible synchronisation errors and "end turn" bug.
      If one of those happen, please take note of the circumstances (what was done at that moment, additional effects, etc.).

    Download "Blue Sun" alpha version 0.193 here
      Package contents:
    • BS_alpha_v.0.193.exe - game file
    • firstmap.bsm - map file
    ]]>         <![CDATA[Top 10 movies.]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=87 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:16 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=87 Which are your top 10 movies? Mine are listed below.
    1. 300
    2. Titanic
    3. Dark Knight
    4. Fast and Furious
    5. Lord of the Ring
    6. Gone in 60 Seconds
    7. The Mummy
    8. Spider man-1
    9. Pirates of the Caribbean-1
    10.2012]]>     Which are your top 10 movies? Mine are listed below.
    1. 300
    2. Titanic
    3. Dark Knight
    4. Fast and Furious
    5. Lord of the Ring
    6. Gone in 60 Seconds
    7. The Mummy
    8. Spider man-1
    9. Pirates of the Caribbean-1
    10.2012]]>         <![CDATA[Jokes!!]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=86 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:59:02 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=86 Post your favorite jokes. Mine are here....

    1. First man: I am so miser that I went alone for my honeymoon and saved half the money.
    Second man: That is nothing, I saved full money. I sent my wife for honeymoon with a friend.


    2. A man went to the Police Station wishing to speak with the burglar who had broken into his house the night before.
    “You’ll get your chance in court,” said the Police officer.
    “No, no no!” said the man. “I want to know how he got into the house without waking my wife. I’ve been trying for years.”]]>     Post your favorite jokes. Mine are here....

    1. First man: I am so miser that I went alone for my honeymoon and saved half the money.
    Second man: That is nothing, I saved full money. I sent my wife for honeymoon with a friend.


    2. A man went to the Police Station wishing to speak with the burglar who had broken into his house the night before.
    “You’ll get your chance in court,” said the Police officer.
    “No, no no!” said the man. “I want to know how he got into the house without waking my wife. I’ve been trying for years.”]]>         <![CDATA[owaispoul]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=85 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:56:12 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=85 I am Owais and My friends call me as Owy. I am from United kingdom and I just joined here. I am so glad for joining here. I like to play games for many hours. It's my pleasure to join with this community and I hope I'll learn something new about games here. I am here to exchange some good post and information. Traveling, shopping, drawing picture, listening music, playing games and watching movies are my hobbies.]]> I am Owais and My friends call me as Owy. I am from United kingdom and I just joined here. I am so glad for joining here. I like to play games for many hours. It's my pleasure to join with this community and I hope I'll learn something new about games here. I am here to exchange some good post and information. Traveling, shopping, drawing picture, listening music, playing games and watching movies are my hobbies.]]> <![CDATA[Window PC to Virtual Machine Conversation]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=84 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:55:18 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=84 Can I convert my old Windows PC into a virtual machine for VMware Fusion?
    If you have any Idea then post reply here.
    Thanks.]]>     Can I convert my old Windows PC into a virtual machine for VMware Fusion?
    If you have any Idea then post reply here.
    Thanks.]]>         <![CDATA[chikiwighi]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=82 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:47:49 +0100 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=82 I am new in this Forum.I hope this forums are very intresting.And give some knowledge for my future project.Right now I am currently working with the project that can be based on the games and electronics.]]> I am new in this Forum.I hope this forums are very intresting.And give some knowledge for my future project.Right now I am currently working with the project that can be based on the games and electronics.]]> <![CDATA[New release! Finally!]]> http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=80 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:15:12 +0200 http://forum.bluesun.com.pl/showthread.php?tid=80 Whole multiplayer mechanism has been replaced.
    It should now be much easier to get a game session across the internet going.

    Unfortunately I havent done much more than that in this update.
    There is no added content but bug fixes, small improvements and another units rebalancing.
    Still this version may be a huge step forward with "Blue Sun" finally getting a working multiplayer and proper unit balancing (previous one had some bad mistakes), thus becoming "practically" playable.

    Blue Sun Alpha v.0.184
    ( As you can see from the version number I did worked quite a lot on this. Theres a jump from v.0.142 to v.0.184. )


    To make it easier to play "Blue Sun" multiplayer I have prepared Hamachi network meant for testing the game.
    Join it here if you are interested.


    One more good news is that I prepared tutorials that will teach the basics of playing "Blue Sun".
    I hope they will help as some people complained that the game seems too difficult.
    Tutorials section.]]>     Whole multiplayer mechanism has been replaced.
    It should now be much easier to get a game session across the internet going.

    Unfortunately I havent done much more than that in this update.
    There is no added content but bug fixes, small improvements and another units rebalancing.
    Still this version may be a huge step forward with "Blue Sun" finally getting a working multiplayer and proper unit balancing (previous one had some bad mistakes), thus becoming "practically" playable.

    Blue Sun Alpha v.0.184
    ( As you can see from the version number I did worked quite a lot on this. Theres a jump from v.0.142 to v.0.184. )


    To make it easier to play "Blue Sun" multiplayer I have prepared Hamachi network meant for testing the game.
    Join it here if you are interested.


    One more good news is that I prepared tutorials that will teach the basics of playing "Blue Sun".
    I hope they will help as some people complained that the game seems too difficult.
    Tutorials section.]]>