Seven Years War: Releases End of October

[Hofstadter]

Another little suggestion, I would change the icon for cavalry melee, as it is it just looks like a move order, so its hard to tell if it ordered correctly with that small sword symbol. So I would change the color of the move line or give a seperate end symbol, that line facing thing, to indicate that it ordered a melee attack.

[Asid]

Update to version 1.099
28 February

Game enhancements:
- added more smoke animation to the battle
- implemented first parts of new battle GUI part 2 (minimap and battle information comes with 1.100)

Game balance:
- improved pathfinding near coasts, should result in less stuck traders and fleets

Fixed bugs:
- fixed not coming to the siege menu if a city with upgraded fort is besieged
- fixed preset ship constructions without orders at the beginning of a new scenario
- fixed damaged buildings at the beginning of a new scenario
- fixed occupied fleet storage by earlier loaded divisions when restarting game
- fixed problems with embarking/debarking related to the transported fleet not finding accurate waypoints
- fixed diplomatic technology transfers having no effect
- unit sprites are now reduced when suffering losses
- fixed crash at the beginning of second battle related to loss animations
- fixed colonels could not be replaced on regimental level

[Asid]

Update to version 1.100
5 March

Game enhancements:
- added minimap for battles
- added battle event information
- added optional automatic price adjustment for companies (button next to product price in company menu)
- added mouseover tooltips for campaign mode for further ingame descriptions (may be disabled in options menu -> tooltips on/off); French & Spanish version to follow in next version

Fixed bugs:
- removed retreat question at the beginning of second battle if retreated in the first one
- deactive regiments (with 0 men) cannot be chosen and are now hidden on battle map
- terrain information of single chosen unit in battle can now be turned off
- fastmarch orders for whole brigades and divisions now work properly
- fixed bug where defending garrison sometimes did not suffer from attacker's artillery fire in sieges
- fixed not selectable armies and forts in sieges (unfortunately works not for older savegames)

Others:
- synchronized fatigue information in mouseover information: now a full green bar goes down when moving and shows red color if fatigue is critical

[mikeck]

I'm very interested in this and will buy it; BUT, only once a full manual is done. I have seen several people complain that nothing tells them WHY they should do something or HOW things work (like the economy).
Developer seems to be very good about updates so I'm hoping he can take a break from game fixes and update the manual maybe?

I don't know, I haven't played it (but have the manual). Anyone who has played this have a different opinion?

[Swatter]

I am working on a review which will be done this month, so you could wait till then. I promise that I will figure out how things work and give you guys a summary and tips as needed.

[sandman2575]

I am working on a review which will be done this month, so you could wait till then. I promise that I will figure out how things work and give you guys a summary and tips as needed.

I look forward to reading it. I for one remain completely in the dark when it comes to the main campaign and economy management.

[Asid]

Update to version 1.101
5 March

- enabled permanent windowed mode (1.101) - fixes some incompatibility issues with windows 10 resolutions and you can now alt+tab without loss of textures

[keppelmueller]

have added "what to do" mouseover tooltips for 1.101,
enhancement of manual is under way

[Hofstadter]

Will take a look when i get home, might start a new campaign series

[Hofstadter]

Dude really nice work on those blue tooltips. That really should help people understand the economy!

[Asid]

Updated Manual

Work is underway on an expanded/improved manual. More details to follow.

[besilarius]

How many games with great concepts fell by the wayside because the company did not listen to fan feedback?

Whatever the final result, my deep respect for the efforts being made to tweak the game up to its potential.

[MetalDog]

I second that.  keppelmueller has done an outstanding job staying on top of this and listening to feedback and incorporating it.  Bravo, sir!

[sandman2575]

Very much agree. Keppelmueller's dedication to his game and willingness to listen to player feedback have really been exceptional.    O0

[Jarhead0331]

I'm sure Keppelmueller appreciates all the kind words, but how many of you have actually bought the game? Support his efforts with your wallet. He deserves it.