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As some of you may be aware, I'm not a big fan of the prequel star wars movies (Episode 1-3) at all.  This is the main reason why I wanted this mod to be focused on Episode 4-6 range, and not really focus on the clones/battledroids, etc.  I understand a lot of people like those movies, and will admit they are somewhat enjoyable just due to the fact that we get to see some lightsabers and other cool stuff, but there are some big issues.  If you evaluate them as standalone movies, or compare them to the original trilogy, my opinion is they just aren't that good.  I recently found this website and this guy does a great and very funny job pointing out all the problems and issues with the movies.  Sometimes his humor is a little weird or messed up, but I personally found these video's hilarious and very true so I wanted to share.

The Phantom Menance
http://www.blancscreencinema.com/redlettermedia/phantom_menace.html (all videos)
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKtZmQgxrI (part 1)

Attack of the Clones
http://www.blancscreencinema.com/redlettermedia/clones.html (all videos)
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MYAwEUal7M (part 1)

A guy on the Turkish M&B forum asked me if he could release a 'clone wars' version of this mod.   I had a lot of trouble understanding him at first because the translation websites are pretty poor, but eventually I understood what he was asking.  I didn't have a major problem with it so I said it was fine.   I looks like they just used my troop editor to change some names, etc, but if people want to check it out they can go to this site.

http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,92471.0.html

Google - Turkish -> English Translation
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.taleworlds.com%2Findex.php%2Ftopic%2C92471.0.html&sl=tr&tl=en

I've heard from many posters that SWC crashes a lot, but unfortunately I've had a difficult time trying to figure out why... So, lets try and compare notes and see if we find any common issues or problems.  My guess would be one of two things (or both):

1) System Resources - this would probably be seen as 'random' crashes and is just due to the fact that we have a lot of high-poly models in the game without many LOD's.  Maybe people are playing with battlesizer turned on, have low RAM, and old video card, fighting battles in area's with a lot of tree's, etc.  If you could provide a quick summary of when you have seen crashes, what your computer specs are, if you have battlesizer turned up high or have a lot of the other M&B settings maxed out, etc.   Maybe also post the end of the rgl_log.txt which can be found in the root of the M&B folder.   Maybe we need to try and reduce some models, remove tree's in some scenes, remove some of the asteroids on the map, etc?

2) Script Errors or other problems - this would probably be reproducible, meaning that everytime you saw a script error, or went to a particular scene, or talked to a specific NPC, the game crashed.  Script errors or other problems would probably also be written to the rgl_log.txt so I'd be curious what that looked like.   If it happens in a particular saved game then maybe you can post that for me to download and test out, just let me know what version of SWC its for.   People on the forum had some theories that maybe there is a problem with the faction patrols or trade federation convoys either getting attacked or participating in sieges, so let me know if you have any other general thoughts or comments.

Anyway, any general comments, ideas, suggestions, etc, would be appreciated.  If people don't see crashes than feel free to post your specs or summary here as well, since maybe you are playing with settings turned down, or don't fight on planets, etc...  I'd be especially interested in the rgl_log as I mentioned above to see if there are any script or other errors.

STAR WARS CONQUEST 0.8.4 - Open Beta

As most of you are aware, me and the rest of the team have been very busy lately, so there hasn't been a lot of progress or updates about this mod.  However, since the last release, I have been sent several new models, textures, scenes, music or other changes that previous had not been released. Therefore, I've tried to combine these into the release below so people can enjoy them and give us feedback.

A few random notes:

1) There has been limited testing done on this release, so I'm posting this as an 'open beta' to hopefully get some feedback before I upload an 'official' version to the MB Repository. Please use this thread to report any bugs in this version or other problems that may be easy to fix  (ie. scene entry points, spelling errors, equipment changes, sound effects, etc). Also, there is a 'cheat/modding' menu on the camp screen that you might find helpful when beta testing since it allows you to get money, equipment, relocate booksellers or npc's, etc. I don't think this menu will cause bugs, but if you see some weird issues you may want to test a new game without the cheat or at least mention that you used this menu when reporting the bug. Also, please remember that we have been busy, and this mod is all done for fun, but feedback and constructive criticism are welcome.

2) Its been a while since I played the last release and I haven't kept notes about who sent me models or what changes I made since then (sorry). I believe things like the following are new:

- I mostly worked on code changes and bug fixes but I also did a few simple models and scenes. There are now more cultures in kingdom management, some expanded troop tree's, new functionality like toggling a throwing lightsaber to a regular lightsaber, lightsaber noise when you release the attack not press the attack, ability to pick a fight in the cantina, ability to shoot somebody in town, random town battles and assassinations (configurable), Tatooine and Mon Cal arena's,  booksellers (plastic surgeon, droid parts, illegal weapons, etc), and probably other stuff I have forgotten.
- Geroj created new models and built some new quick battle scenes (check out the space ship assault) and the Bothawui scene. He was also testing out new animations but this is still a work in progress.
- Happy Stormtrooper created new models like the HK-droid, the 'naked' droid that was used for a playable droid race and the droid npc's, and Sarlacc Pit.
- Vector sent new models like some new map icons and remove tree's in many of the forest scenes for performance reasons.
- pagan is working on custom music for this mod, some of it is included in this download, and he's working on additional tracks.
- Moss improved the helmet view textures, Swyter sent a new logo and some other textures, Mr. Sparrow sent more models like a B2-Droid, Lux sent some a new clone texture, etc.

* This is just a list off the top of my head right now and I apologize it is not complete. Please send me a PM if I missed you or I need to improve the details for when the credits are posted on the 'official' release, etc.

3) The future of this mod... Hopefully there aren't a ton of bugs in this release and I can then fix those and post a more official version soon. After that, I'm not sure what the next step is... My life has been very busy lately and I anticipate it will continue to be for a while. Since I'm the one that does the coordination (integrating all the models, textures, scenes, troops, etc) and the majority of the coding, my limited free time is the main reason why progress has been slow lately.  If somebody knows the module system and wants to help with the coordination and/or scripting, then please let me know.

Download SWC_084_open_beta.zip at one of the links below:

- http://www.sendspace.com/file/8z6wao
- http://www.2shared.com/file/8760018/9d820d2b/SWC_084_open_beta.html

-Hokie

Frequently asked Questions (and other comments)

• This mod is still in development. We hope to eventually add more models, factions, quests, complete scene editing for all scenes including sieges, and add other functionality. Please post any bugs or suggestions in the other threads of this forum.
• So far, only the following scenes have been changed: Tatooine, Yavin IV, Naboo, Geonosis, Ryloth, Tatooine Moon, and Fondor.
• Force Powers are not available in the 0.8.0 release.  In the upcoming 0.8.1 release they can be purchased from a Force-Sensitive Trainer who appears in the Cantina.
• Clone Troopers, B1-Series Battledroids, and Force-Sensitive troops can be recruited by building village upgrades. In the 0.8.0 release the "recruit X" menu's are only available if you are part of a faction. This limitation will be removed in the 0.8.1 release.
• Space Battles can be found at the Training Academy.
• Heavy Weapons (rocket launcher, flame rifle, etc) and some force powers (force kill, etc) are include for fun but are overpowered and will unbalance the game if you choose to use them.
• Currently some spaceships can be purchased and upgraded at the Trade Federation base and we plan to add more later.
• 3PO-Series and R2-Series droids can sometimes be captured from Jawa parties but currently they don't do anything.
• There has only been a limited amount of music that has been added to this mod. In the 0.8.1 release we will include instructions on how to add music yourself.
• In the 0.8 release Empire and Rebel can still make peace. This will hopefully be fixed in the 0.8.1 release.
• The 0.8.1 release should include the ability to create your own faction (kingdom management) and choose what types of troops you will use.
• We could use help with this mod with models, textures, scene editing, and coding. Please post in the help thread of our forum if you are interested in working on this mod.

This will be used as a general thread to post updates from the developers.   We can share what we are currently working on or have completed. What we plan to work on in the future, screenshots from any current models of functionality we are creating, etc.

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May 12, 2009

This is just a quick note to say in the next few days I am planning to post a 0.8.1 patch to fix a few minor problems.  The main one is that currently force powers (force push, force lighting, force shields, etc) do not appear in shops.   Since it doesn't make sense for them to appear in weapon shops I am adding a 'force-sensitive trainer' as another bookseller in the cantina's where you can purchase force powers.  This is a quick fix, and long term we may add some quests or other ways to get better force powers.  I'll also try and fix a few of the other minor issues (melee punch that troops use sounding like a lightsaber, script error in deserts, etc) but major changes or bug fixes will probably have to wait until a later version.  At the current time I don't think this will be saved game compatible since I will have to add some scripts and triggers for the force-sensitive trainer.

Please post any suggestions or requests for future releases of Star Wars: Conquest here.

Please post any bugs or issues here

Notes:
+ there is limited music included in the 0.8 release, this will hopefully be fixed in a later version
+ we are working on creating more LOD's and more efficient textures which should hopefully help with performance for future releases.
+ please post specific errors and/or screenshots.  Error messages may also be written to the rgl_log.txt so please check that as well.

Known bugs\limitations:
+ permanent war with Empire vs Rebel doesn't seem to work correctly for the 0.8 release.
+ there is an issue with the gender (he/she) in dialogs where some alien races may be referred to as a female.
+ "mercenary armor" may appear as all white, to fix it go to this link: http://forums.taleworlds.net/index.php/topic,40510.msg1653889.html#msg1653889
+ village recruitment doesn't work if you aren't part of one of the three main factions (Empire, Rebel, Hutt)
+ some equipment only fits or looks correct on certain models (ie. gamorrean and wookiee armor, clone helmet & boots, etc)
+ force kill has unlimited uses and the heavy weapons (flame rifle, rocket launcher, thermal detonators) are very powerful so they may imbalance gameplay if you use them
+ the "melee punch" weapon that lower-tier troops use makes the lightsaber sound (oops) this will be fixed in the next release