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[edit] 1.5 Current Version(16.04.2009)

Added CTF Maps: ctf_Blade, ctf_Hormone, ctf_IceBeam, ctf_MFM2, ctf_Raspberry, ctf_Rotten, ctf_X, ctf_Guardian
Added DM Maps: Aero, CrackedBoot, Unlim
Added INF Maps: inf_Biologic, inf_Rise, inf_Rescue
Added HTF Maps: htf_Niall, htf_Star, htf_Vortex
Added Ban Reason + Duration displayed above Join Game button.
Added volume can be adjusted ingame by pressing Shift and +/- (increase/decrease).
Added '/mute all' can be used to mute all players. Type '/mute all' again to unmute all.
Added current computer time is displayed under map timeleft in F1 menu
Added completely new File Downloading code
Added text can be pasted using ctrl+v in chat input
Added last line in console is displayed in join game tab when you get kicked (Last 2 lines if BattlEye kick)
Added players head explodes sometimes(50% chance) if killed by a headshot from Barrett/Ruger (Bloooood!).
Added players invulnerable to damage from Flamegod now spout out tiny flames
Added ActionSnap feature - Press F5 after Killing/Dying and you can view+save that special moment! (Disabled in 16bit Bitrate)
Added current demo filename is displayed at the bottom center of the frags menu (F1)
Added number of Flag captures to the frags menu next to a player's name (F1)
Added TeamSpeak2 Integration. An icon will display above players who speak and are on the same Teamspeak server as you.

  (NOTE: You still need to have Teamspeak running in the background).

Added Animated GIF Scenery (You can disable the animations by unchecking 'Animated Scenery' in Config.exe)
Added Lobby Chat. Click the 'Chat' tab next to Join Game to participate. Various options can be found in /Txt/chat.ini
Added Ingame Radio Commands! If in CTF, INF, or HTF you can issue Voice Radio commands to your teammates! Default Key: V

  (Dont stress! The Voices are pre-recorded and found in /Sfx/radio/)

Added Checkbox to start Soldat after exiting the Config.exe program
Added Mouse Sensitivity can be adjusted ingame by pressing Ctrl Alt and +/- (increase/decrease).
Added "<name> has dropped the Red/Blue Flag" to the console. If the player that died with the flag is on your team, there will be a Big Text message, and a warning sound will play.

Modified pressing enter while in the IP/Port/Pass textbox now requests the server
Modified Spectators Interface now displays stats for the current player being watched. (Ammo/health etc)

  Servers can disable this option by setting Advanced_Spectate=0 in server.ini

Modified Join Game button is disabled for 1 second after clicking to prevent flooding.
Modified players dont get binked by team mates bullets if Friendly Fire is disabled (Explosions will still bink)
Modified Soldat now uses FMOD Version 3.75
Modified Players no longer gain 20 points when they Capture the Flag

Fixed various annoyances regarding Forward Join popup.
Fixed cmd menu appearing for players with / at start of their name
Fixed changing team from Spectator during pause will correctly repause the game
Fixed Access Violation when adding too many bots
Fixed 'Bot Team' frame not appearing when restarting Soldat
Fixed players who join as spectator are unable to select Change Team menu
Fixed massive FPS lag when players catch fire
Fixed Spas-12 reload cancelling when rolling forwards/backwards
Fixed CTF Maps: ctf_Nuubia, ctf_Laos, ctf_Division, ctf_Dropdown2, ctf_Voland, ctf_Viet, ctf_B2b, ctf_Snakebite, ctf_Kampf, ctf_Maya, ctf_Run
Fixed AutoDemo only working once
Fixed Grenades/Bullets not appearing on screen in realistic mode when owner is behind a polygon
Fixed player indicator showing during spawn while Player_Indicator=0
Fixed Explosions that are in your Line of Sight not appearing when the attacker is not in sight
Fixed Bullets in Realistic mode now have dynamic visibility
Fixed various "%s" formatting errors in some strings
Fixed Corrupt Weapon Mod bug
Fixed RM servers using default Realistic Weapon Mod appearing as Custom
Fixed 'C' 'V' error message dialog. Now displays the intended error message
Fixed Weapon/Flag Random Drop bug

[edit] 1.4.2(11.08.2007)

Added new DM map Veoto, new INF maps inf_Industrial, inf_Argy, removed ctf_Conquest
Added compatibility for pre 1.4 weapon mods
Added bullets from high ping players are rendered appropriately
Added password to join url - soldat://IP:PORT/PASSWORD/
Added seamless server support (switching servers in-game by server)
Modified most of the maps fixed and improved by Keron Cyst
Modified htf_Void tripped over 90 degrees
Modified logs and screenshots naming convention (first file ends with date and "01", second ends with "02" ...)
Fixed extreme player warping with decent ping
Fixed time passing by on game pause
Fixed auto-updater bug
Fixed knife could be thrown while invincible after respawn
Fixed middle map respawn
Fixed Vista Battleye bug when installed under "Program Files"

[edit] 1.4.1 (02.06.2007)

Added auto patch downloading
Added /unpause command (/pause works only for pausing now)
Added hebrew translation
Modified yellow player left message changed to team color
Modified bullet graphics
Modified improved anti-lag
Modified better netcode for high latency players
Modified if minimap is disabled server-side no icons are shown on minimap
Modified increased particle limit
Modified console and kill console doesn`t fade when players list is shown on higher resolutions
Modified same taunt cannot be sent for 5 seconds
Modified spectator can see all on minimap
Modified removed greater self explosion damage
Modified improved pinging servers, works with progress bar
Modified parachutes can be dropped right after respawn
Modified respawn counter is drawn behind console
Modified default console font smaller (10 -> 9)
Modified minigun has less recoil when crouching and prone, more when standing
Modified minor adjustments to weapons.ini and weapons_realistic.ini
Modified fixed some translations
Fixed more map bugs
Fixed Airpirates wrong map version bug
Fixed network player bullets appearing correctly according to ping
Fixed errors when starting game (no need for compatibility mode)
Fixed resolution change and minimap not working (minimap won`t have background on old video cards)
Fixed lobby error messages
Fixed unicode fonts display under Windows 98/SE
Fixed killconsole graphics not aligned properly
Fixed killconsole space between names is adjusted according to font size
Fixed no secondary on server join
Fixed kicking on servers with disabled weapons
Fixed flamer flooding and ban
Fixed team menu box dissapearing when players list show (now box is seen without text)
Fixed minimap transparency set by soldat.ini "MiniMap_Transparency="
Fixed survival mode alive players counter
Fixed add bot text in singleplayer
Fixed spectator cam on team change
Fixed disconnect button now works while file downloading
Fixed cancel button now works properly with server downloading and pinging
Fixed taunts working with profiles
Fixed spawning without secondary weapon on team change
Fixed kits, flags and weapons reserving by players with higher ID (now closest one picks it up)
Fixed survival mode spectator join and return alive
Fixed length of console after pressing chat key with fonts height scale greater than 125
Fixed unicode chars typing in fullscreen
Fixed "&" causing underline
Fixed nade throw distance
Fixed demo playing error with parachutes

[edit] 1.4 (29.04.2007)

Added new maps: ctf_Cobra, Island2k5, Leaf, inf_Messner, htf_Zajacz, htf_Prison, htf_Erbium, Factory, ctf_Steel, ctf_Ruins, ctf_Division, ctf_Conquest
Added BattlEye anti-cheat engine integrated ("BattlEye_Anti_Cheat=" soldat.ini option)
Added game screen resolution change (for registered players)
Added minimap (F2 key; for registered players; "Disable_Minimap=" server-side option; "MiniMap_..." position and transparency options )
Added new Soldat intro starring the Soldat ghost
Added completely new lobby server uses reliable TCP/IP connection (http://rr.soldat.pl)
Added color icons for server ping in servers list
Added country flags in server list
Added unicode support (for all menus; taunts)
Added chatting with IME composition (for East Asian fonts)
Added fonts size change option (more info: Soldat\Txt\fonts-help.txt)
Added shadows under console and chat text
Added font can be changed in menus through Soldat\Txt\font.ini (or language specific e.g. english.ini)
Added default game keys shown in escape menu during the first 3 run times
Added separate file "weapons_realistic.ini" for realistic mode weapon settings
Added window resize option in Config (windowed mode can be stretched to fullscreen)
Added transparency of bullet depends on bullet strength (the stronger it is, the more visible)
Added team colored kill console
Added team colored chat messages
Added flags and weapons start blinking 5 seconds before disappearing
Added suicide weapon shown in kill console
Added recoil setting to weapon modifications (works in non-realistic mode)
Added F9 hides Soldat to tray (Alt+Tab also)
Added player catches on fire from lava polys
Added transparency enabled on polygons
Added server address added at end of gamestat.txt
Added gamma brightness adjustment option (works only in fullscreen; right mouse button sets default value)
Added PNG loading - if BMP not found in folder PNG is used
Added network protection banning stolen registration keys
Modified weapon balance (more info in Soldat\weapons.ini)
Modified reworked and fixed maps (more info in file Soldat\Maps\Maps Change-log.txt)
Modified bullets (except Barrett, M79, LAW, Knife) lose 50% of power after screen distance and another 50% after 2 screens
Modified bullet graphics for better visibility
Modified new random texture used instead of blank.bmp (to prevent scenery delete cheating)
Modified flamer does not kill owner
Modified Alt+F3 hides player names on screen, F2 reserved for minimap
Modified increased visibility of grenade trail
Modified player does not lose points after team change
Modified gun recoil behaviour in realistic mode (thx to Ramirez)
Modified parachute cannot be dropped for 2 seconds after respawn
Modified all suicides displayed as "Selfkill" in kill logs
Modified grenades cause 50% more damage to owner
Modified players can't unpause game if server is paused
Modified log and screenshot filenames are timestamped now
Modified picked up weapon doesn't have to be reloaded
Modified weapons are higher and more visible when lying on ground
Modified crouch and prone position give less recoil
Modified players menu does not appear after kicking from server
Modified registration restriction taken off font changing
Modified grenade bink works on weapons with grenade throwing
Modified flames behaviour and power
Modified knife throw delay is slightly shorter
Modified respawn counter background overlaps console text
Modified faster server pinging
Modified killconsole look; added spaces between kills; long names render smaller
Modified taunts can be scrolled only after pressing chat button and not typing anything
Modified Config program; added Troubleshooting FAQ button link
Fixed Alt+Tab problems, Soldat now always minimizes to tray
Fixed weapons mod MovementAcc hack
Fixed "wrong map version" error when scenery count was less than 5
Fixed hits not registering while player near collider and on ground shot at certain angle
Fixed flooding server with taunt messages (only 3 the same can be sent)
Fixed instant shot; avoiding startup time (for Barrett and LAW) when weapons fire bar is reloaded
Fixed Soldat starting suspended or page popping out when ad server down
Fixed team change bug
Fixed gun jamming when standing on dropped weapon and changing weapon
Fixed mouse cursor display with sensitivity other than 100%
Fixed "no bots" filter saving
Fixed idle kicking during paused game
Fixed Soldat resizer screen hack
Fixed parachute network problems
Fixed flames in network bug
Fixed chat text reappearing after erasing whole text
Fixed not being able to vote for 2:00 minutes after team change
Fixed map sector bug (when more than 255 polys in sector)
Fixed textures not loading from Mod directory
Fixed weapon and gostek graphic restrictions (weapons no larger than 64x64, gostek 16x16).
Fixed player weapons settings in hand not changing after loading new weapon mod
Fixed messed up menu graphics on first installation and game start
Fixed Barrett typo (not changed in weapons.ini for compatibility)
Fixed explosion damage not calculated using anti-lag (like bullets)
Fixed player colors using transparency (no-head exploit)
Fixed weather effect sound not working with sound volume
Fixed grenade and M79 trail position
Fixed file download exploit

[edit] 1.3.1 (09.12.2005)

Added join spectator team button in team select menu
Added new maps: DesertWind, htf_Rubik, ctf_Maya2, ctf_Lanubya (winner of ESL mapping contest) (by grand_diablo), Blox, ctf_Snakebite, ctf_Ash (by chakapoko maker), htf_Dusk (by Michal), htf_Muygen (by The Geologist), remakes: ctf_Death2 (by grand_diablo, NuZZ and MM), [ctf_Dropdown2]] (by Boxo, wp's by Keron Cyst)
Added new secret ownage command
Added file readonly.txt to prevent downloading certain files (original maps and sceneries cannot be downloaded)
Added new anti*cheat solutions
Added new command: /loadlist X (loads maplist from file X.txt);
Added new command: /lobby (reregisters the server in the lobby server)
Added log files split after reaching 512KB of size
Added png and jpg files are supported by the file download system
Modified default gostek graphics changed to EVO Gostek (by Michal)
Modified fixes in maps: ctf_Equinox, ctf_Voland, ctf_B2b + all maps recompiled with PolyWorks
Modified weapon balance (check weapons.ini for details)
Modified all maps can be changed or voted in the in*game map change menu
Modified all weapons must be reloaded after pick*up (prevents reload exploits)
Modified can't vote until 2 minutes pass after server join
Modified grenades don't explode on corpses (prevents lag bugs)
Modified if texture can't be downloaded for map default one is loaded
Modified all weapons bullets (except Barret, M79 and LAW) lose power after long distance (1 or more screens, to prevent blind spraying)
Modified weapon can't be reloaded if is fully loaded
Modified Barret has more movement speed aim penalty and has short wait time before firing
Modified M79 gives 30% more self damage
Modified knife throwing * speed of knife depends on how long you hold the throw button
Fixed extreme bink on respawn
Fixed lobby registering errors in non*dedicated server game
Fixed yellow player name still after thrown away flag
Fixed flame whizz sound
Fixed players using the same file for headgear
Fixed Spas*12 reload exploit
Fixed grenade not exploding in close hit
Fixed invisible LAW bug
Fixed Soldat not compatible with some background programs
Fixed blue team caps worth 20 instead of 25 points
Fixed mp5 clip falling out
Fixed killing through wall
Fixed flames hit colliders
Fixed various game and manual typing mistakes
Fixed when player joined paused game his game wasn't paused
Fixed server does not send messages to non*authenticated admin clients
Fixed two grenades being thrown on server when player had a chainsaw
Fixed autorecording start on map change

[edit] 1.3 (05.08.2005)

Added new gamemode: Hold the Flag
Added new maps: htf_Mare (by Demonic/Legend), Daybreak, inf_Moonshine (by chakapoko maker), htf_Void (by MM), ctf_nuubia (by Troskal) htf_Boxed, htf_Futura, htf_Nuclear (by grand_diablo), htf_Arch (by Sticky) htf_Desert (by DeMonIc), Airpirates (by Evil-Ville)
Added possibility to throw away flag (press jump + crouch buttons at once, default W + S)
Added dodge move * pressing the jets button while jumping backwards makes the player do a back*flip
Added flames from flamer stick to victim and make him die slowly in pain, flames can stick to other people
Added team player names appear on screen borders (F2 key turns this on/off)
Added bullet statistics after kill (distance of shot, airtime and number of ricochets)
Added add, delete to favourite servers list buttons. List holds now server names, IPs, ports and passwords.
Added reason and voter displayed on map or kick vote
Added when playing on a weapons mod server all weapon statistics are shown in weapons menu
Added when selecting weapons little help messages appear (for new players, dissappears after few runs of game)
Added autocomplete button (Tab), when you type the beginning of someones name and hit Tab it will auto complete
Added more chat text can be typed and shown (long texts are scaled so they fit screen)
Added spectator can use free cam by pressing jump button (default W button)
Added names appear next to players when in spectator mode
Added menu option to specify amount of kills/deaths to win/lose weapon in advance mode
Added selection of No weapon for secondary
Added penalty time in Infiltration and HTF when teams are uneven (points are added every 5 seconds + 2 seconds for every uneven team member)
Added penalty for capture points in Infiltration when teams are uneven (30 points for capture * 5 points for every red team member more)
Added full weapons modifications (edited in a file 'weapons.ini'), servers with weapons mods have a prefix '(WM)' in their name
Added Infiltration and HTF options in soldat.ini
Blue_Points_Time (time for blue team to get point in seconds); Red_Points_Capture (amount of points for capture); HTF_Points_Time (time to get point in seconds)
Added soldat.ini options Max_Flood_Warnings, Max_Ping_Warnings, (warnings until kick), MaxConnections (max file server connections, tweak this if server crashes on map download) Disable_AntiCheat_Kick (basicly disables anti*cheat), TooMuch_Packets_*, Flooding_Packets_* (specifies amount of packets from client when flooding occurs)
Added soldat.ini options for setting packet send rate T1_*, works when connection type is set to T1 (Internet_Connection=3) example: T1_Snapshot=40, sends this packet every 40 ticks (60 ticks = 1 second).
Added KillConsole_Length and MainConsoleLength value to soldat.ini
Added running Soldat mods through "*mod" parameter ex. "Soldat.exe *mod HarryPotter" * loads all graphics, sounds and txt files from folders in Soldat\Mods\HarryPotter
Added file "Soldat\Txt\font.ini", allows to change in*game font (useful for mods and translations)
Added flame animations are now in different files than explosion (for mod*makers)
Added files "m2*2.bmp" and "bow*2.bmp" so these weapons don't have to be symmetrical (for mod*makers)
Added client command "/info" * displays info from server about address, timelimit, nextmap etc.
Added command "/loadwep" for reloading 'weapons.ini', useful for tweaking settings
Added /loadwep command works with other files eg. /loadwep weapons121 (loads weapons121.ini settings)
Added command "/loadcon" for reloading the config file (soldat.ini) while in*game, useful for tweaking network settings
Added command "/gamemode X" for changing gamemodes (X = 0 DM, 1 PM, 2 TM, 3 CTF, 4 RM, 5 INF, 6, HTF)
Added commands: "/advance 0*1", "/realistic 0*1", "/survival 0*1", for changing server game settings (eg. /realistic 1)
Added command "/unbanlast" unbans last vote/server/admin ban
Added command "/banlast" (similar to /kicklast, bans the last person that entered the server, ban works for 1 hour)
Added command "/kill X" (X can be player's number or name) (of course this is an admin command)
Added packet send rate adjusting depending on number of players (smoother play with few players, less bandwidth cost for lots of players, can be turned off in soldat.ini 'PacketRate_Adjusting=0')
Added working pause for server and players
Added if player which is being voted on leaves the game then he gets temporarily banned
Added different files of gostek for second team (for mods, possibility of two different looking teams)
Added different files for weapon muzzle fires (for mods)
Added F8 button for fast forwarding demo playing
Added new anti*cheat detection methods
Added self*bink on auto weapons * gun becomes innacurate while auto*firing
Modified all weapons rebalanced
Modified weapons: shotgun has more kickback, less horizontal boost for minigun
Modified LAW has startup time, hold fire for about 0.3 seconds to fire
Modified bodies preserve velocity after death
Modified survival mode round ends when everybody on team is killed in CTF and capture point is added for winners
Modified in survival mode all players and flags respawn after round end
Modified player joining a survival mode game is dead until end of round
Modified flame god mode time is shorter (10 seconds) and works on all gamemodes
Modified flamer is not lost after flame god mode, can be thrown away after but dissapears
Modified increased radius of pick up (flags, boxes, weapons) slightly
Modified cursor gets bigger when bink effect occurs (eg. when hit by bullet holding Barret)
Modified when calling a vote you need to type the reason for the vote
Modified can't call a vote for 2 minutes after previous vote
Modified chat taunts are automaticly sent after pressing Alt+key, after pressing the chat button they can be selected the old way
Modified mp3 music volume is independent from sound volume (Music volume option works for mp3)
Modified console is more transparent when weapons and team menu show up
Modified disabled "/adminpass" command in dedicated server, for security reasons
Modified "mapslist.txt" is reloaded every map change
Modified flags are dropped not respawned after player disconnect
Modified ricochet angle is slightly larger
Modified rambomatch: players can't kill each other if someone is rambo
Modified bullet hit damage ratio for head, 5% less damage (current ratios: legs 90%, torso 100%, head 115%)
Modified network bullet start position according to player ping and bullet owners ping
Modified spectator cam is faster
Modified flood kick ban is 20 minutes now
Modified capture points for player = 20 points
Modified game admins cannot be kicked
Modified server is automaticly unpaused if all players disconnect
Modified idle kick time lowered to 3 minutes
Modified "/setteam5" works on all game modes
Modified automatic ping sort works only after whole list is downloaded or cancel pressed
Modifed or fixed maps Arena2, ctf_B2b, ctf_viet
Fixed grenade selfkilling
Fixed chainsaw collision so it is possible to massacre bodies
Fixed not being able to chat on map change
Fixed time does not flow if game is paused
Fixed mp3 playing when list loops
Fixed Advance mode cheat allowing to pick a disabled weapon with the keyboard
Fixed server host bullet hit boost effect
Fixed LAW exploit (dropped LAW must be reloaded)
Fixed alt+F4 doesn't make a screenshot
Fixed server*client time synchronization
Fixed friendly fire for clients (team players don't bleed if it is off)
Fixed if holding two weapons of the same kind * losing both when throwing one away
Fixed bug when dead guys bullet didn't do any damage
Fixed kills console fades when showing players menu
Fixed M79 wall bug
Fixed fast shot piercing wall bug
Fixed causes of weapon jamming after reload
Fixed causes of mute bug
Fixed causes of invisible bullets in multiplayer
Fixed wave respawn in dedicated server (if there are few players it takes less seconds to respawn)
Fixed "biodro.bmp", "biodro2.bmp" and "reka.bmp"
Fixed player does not join same team if chosen from change team menu (can be used for canceling the menu)
Fixed paused server can be joined
Fixed modified animations bug
Fixed no respawn time showing after changing team from spectator
Fixed changing video mode when joining server with wrong password
Fixed soldat.ini value "Record_Time=", time in minutes of the autodemo rerecording
Fixed all filelogs are now updated every minute only (can be specified in soldat.ini "LogFilesUpdate=")
Fixed realistic mode visibility point, so players with head in ceiling are visible

[edit] 1.2.1 (26.10.2004)

Added Auto map downloading from server
Added Bullet and missile ricochets
Added New Advance Mode
Added Bullet time effect
Added Auto recording feature
Added Mute player option (commands: /mute, /unmute)
Added Option to take screenshot on final score
Added Bots aim better with Barret and Ruger on Impossible level
Added Weapons aim is affected by bullet hits (the bink effect)
Added Aim is affected more by player speed
Added In CTF health and grenade boxes spawn on players team side, player can pick up enemy boxes and "steal" them on his side
Added Players get kicked from server after 5 minute idle time
Added Console messages are transparent after pressing F1
Added Option to disable sniper line server*side in soldat.ini
Added New map anti*hack system
Added New voting system with menu for selecting "yes" or "no"
Added Server makes an automatic kick vote if cheating is detected to prevent unfortunate bans
Added Weapon muzzle collision detection with polygons and colliders to prevent hidden camping
Added Grenade and medikit boxes can be hit by bullets on LAN
Added Parachute drops off after pressing jets button
Added /maxplayers to commands list in manual
Added New buttons for mp3 playing: F6 * Previous song; F7 * Next Song
Added New DM maps: remake of old HH, Bigfalls, Tropiccave (Last one made by Avarax)
Added New CTF maps: ctf_Chernobyl, ctf_Crashed, ctf_Dropdown, ctf_Equinox, ctf_Maya
Added New INF map: inf_Invasion
Modified Mp3's are now played only through .m3u lists (put them in the \Mp3 folder)
Modified Minigun has less bullet spray
Modified Ak*74 has slightly more power
Modified Cursor is 2 times smaller with sniper line
Modified Kill console is longer
Modified Death ambient sound
Modified Guns stay 5 seconds longer
Modified Maps: ctf_B2b, ctf_Voland, Arena2 and other minor map changes
Modified No limit for unregistered version demo recordings
Modified More recoil in realistic mode for Ruger 77
Modified Survival mode enabled in Pointmatch and CTF
Modified Servers list sorts by ping after request
Modified Health and grenade box don't spawn at the same place after picking up
Modified Explosions have less impact on flags
Fixed Double shooting law exploit
Fixed Server filter options not saved
Fixed Flag collisions with map and player
Fixed Mp3 playing during intro
Fixed Spectators being kicked for cheating
Fixed Soldat window showing on the center of desktop instead of screen (for multi*monitor systems)
Fixed Space button could not be assigned to keys
Fixed Soldier shivering on horizontal polygons

[edit] 1.2.0 (21.01.2004)

Added demo recording (F8 key)
Added new gameplay intro
Added smooth polygon edges
Added spectator mode
Added player jet flames color can be changed for registered players
Added registered players will have a star next to their name on the players list
Added fast bullets pierce soldiers body
Added close and fast bullet shots are more brutal
Added grenades, M79 bullets and LAW missiles explode from each other
Added remakes of old maps: Arena3 and ctf_Death
Added smoke after explosion
Added new explosion effects
Added small effect on flag capture
Added new secret animation
Added sound when time appears in console
Added stationary gun use sound
Added every weapon has different bullet and shell graphics
Added total game texts localisation, localised files placed in Soldat\Txt\Languages
Added in*game statistics in Logs\GameStat.txt (updated every 30 seconds)
Added log.txt and consolelog.txt saved in Logs directory with numbers (for dedicated server)
Added custom profile taunts saved in Soldat\Profiles
Added players number display in non*team games in players list
Added network compression (if causes lag on slower machines can be disabled in Soldat.ini)
Added network code optimisation (less server bandwidth)
Added LAW and M79 grenade explode if hit player but lag does not show it
Added more anti*cheat solutions
Added remote admins can always join server even if full
Added spectator can switch to the previous player with jets button (default: right mouse click)
Added game can be joined from parameter with password ex. Soldat.exe 127.0.0.1 23073 password
Added server joining through URL address ex. type in browser soldat://127.0.0.1:23073/
Added protection against invalid characters in name (only keyboard chars allowed)
Added names cannot be empty or have spaces in the end
Added two players can't have the same name (player name changes by server)
Added double pressing the command key '/' enters the last typed command
Added pressing the command key '/' displays corresponding player numbers in players menu (F1)
Added /Kick and /Ban commands can work with player numbers or names now ex. /Kick 2 or /Kick Loser
Added new server commands:

/addbot1 [name], /addbot2, /addbot3, /addbot4 * for adding team bots

/setteam1 [number], setteam2, setteam3, setteam4 * forces the player to join team

/kicklast * kicks the player that last joined the server

/respawntime [seconds] * changes the respawn time

/maxrespawntime [seconds] * changes the maximum respawn time in team games

/limit [number] * changes the current game limit (kills/points/captures)

/timelimit [minutes] * changes the current time limit

/bonus [number] * changes the frequency of bonuses

/friendlyfire [0/1] * changes friendly fire settings

/vote% [0*100] * changes the percentage of players needed to vote on a map or kick

/password [word] * changes temporarily the server password

/adminpass [word] * changes the remote admin password

/adminlog [password] * for client, logs in as a remote admin on the server using password

Fixed player*map collision, no more sliding, less polygon holes:
Fixed flag collision bugs
Fixed player can't move with no weapon if prone
Fixed idle animations not to interrupt firing
Fixed various map polygon bugs
Fixed some joining server issues
Fixed pick*up medikit health lag on client
Fixed LAW not disappearing bug
Fixed pinging servers with the same IP
Fixed "lobby forward" join and ping issues
Fixed flag appearing in wrong places on client
Fixed player getting kicked if didn't choose weapon and USSOCOM was disabled
Fixed two bows bug when one bow was knocked out
Fixed warp effect on client if player stood still and was shot
Fixed chat messages are now guaranteed to arrive on server
Fixed profile settings not working
Fixed link on profile selection screen
Fixed "List out of bounds" error if profile was deleted and used
Fixed game not saving some settings when started with "*start" parameter
Fixed Spas*12 reload issues
Fixed soldier doesn't play grenade animations or sounds if can't throw grenade
Fixed reload sound stops if player dies, throws out or changes weapon
Fixed player could not get up with default key if reloading
Fixed gun jammed when fired quickly after weapon change
Fixed player couldn't lose weapon if crouching or prone and other no weapon issues
Fixed double Spas*12 reload sound
Fixed Spas*12 shooting at self sometimes on client
Fixed M79 throwing out tons of shells bug
Fixed player can roll now when reloading
Fixed player could not get up if had no weapon
Fixed jumping backwards
Fixed player fired after clicking vote map or kick
Fixed weapons being more accurate when shot down*right or up*left
Fixed stationary gun flying bug
Fixed player losing weapon if picked up gun while changing weapons
Fixed weapon created with no force applied on client
Fixed time display in players menu
Fixed spawn effect team color
Fixed wrong message displayed on top of players list if there was a tie in team games
Fixed clanmatch option
Fixed player death animaton issues on client
Fixed player could not play idle animations if had no weapon
Fixed cursor player info not showing if team player was not standing or dead
Fixed player not disconnected if pressed Alt+F4
Fixed window not restoring properly after Alt+Tab or minimize
Fixed display of names containing character '|' in dedicated server panel
Modified functional keys: F4 * screenshot, F8 * record demo, F9 * minimize, F10 * pause
Modified player gets point for killing Rambo, player loses point if kills non*Rambo
Modified realistic mode field of view, you can not see what is behind you now
Modified realistic mode fall damage (only falling hurts, doesn't kill instantly)
Modified range of Barret scope increases slowly
Modified Stationary gun layout on ctf_Kampf
Modified jet fuel regenerates 2 times faster when on ground
Modified stationary gun overheats after time and is less accurate after while of firing
Modified LAW can be fired while prone
Modified can use jet boots while rolling
Modified flamer does not kill owner
Modified flamer has longer distance
Modified physics * player speed affects bullets speed
Modified physics * player speed is not limited (1.0xb M79 tricks possible)
Modified bullets have more power impact on bodies (head shots are more spectacular)
Modified hit point power ratio:
- head shot was: 110% is: 120%
- torso shot is: 100%
- leg shot was: 80% is: 90%
Modified weapons stats:
- Auto weapons: power increased slightly
- FN Minimi: reload time decreased
- M79: speed increased by 5%
- LAW: shorter reload time, can be fired only from full crouch or prone, 1 second delay on start
- Chainsaw: is stronger and has less ammo
Modified respawn time in team games can't be less than 2 seconds to prevent immediate respawn
Modified multi kill messages
Modified big kill text ('killed by ...') can't be very large
Modified cursor does not center on respawn
Modified player name can hold 4 more characters
Modified background colors on most of the maps
Modified M79 bullet is more visible
Modified bigger, more brutal blood
Modified join and leave player messages are now team color coded
Modified chat message color
Modified maximum chat message letters
Modified stereo sound listener is now on player (you hear what your player hears, like you would be him)
Modified vote map and vote kick rules (default 33%+1 players needed to vote on something)
Modified team respawn counter sets smaller seconds values
Modified remote admins cannot be banned
Modified can play now with modified animations over network
Modified file logging is disabled by default because of performance issues
Modified log files * new format, unified date and time
Modified Terminator bot updated with new Terminator 3 quotes!

[edit] plus Soldat 1.1.5 fix:

Fixed 2 flags bug
Fixed bullets and explosions crazy multiplying on lag
Fixed weapon lose bug
Fixed weapon selection with keyboard if weapons disabled
Fixed client kill log file issues
Fixed players wrong respawn after map change
Fixed stationary gun bullet trail
Modified stationary gun bullet explode sound
Modified weapon graphics size restrictions

[edit] 1.1.5 (13.07.2003)

Added stationary gun (M2 machine gun on some maps)
Added maps: Krab and ctf_Kampf (old version remake)
Added new lethal knife throw
Added option to disable USSOCOM, Knife, Chainsaw or LAW
Added LAN servers search option
Added "Never forward through lobby" for server option in setup
Added flames from flame bow
Added "Sniper Line" option (line between player and cursor)
Added option to easily add admins in dedicated server
Added server is now protected from "connect" flooding
Added protection against weapon graphics cheat
Added protection against animation, objects cheat
Fixed various map bugs
Fixed weapon losing bugs
Fixed flag missing bug when player out of map bounds
Fixed secondary weapon cheat
Fixed map maker cheat
Fixed modem jet cheat
Fixed missing and modified map scenery bug
Fixed weapons menu not showing when all primary weapons disabled
Fixed kills count display on right
Fixed bot problems when secondary weapons disabled
Modifed weapons menu button locks the menu
Modifed LAW reload is slightly faster
Modified chainsaw now has reload time and is weaker
Modifed jetpack can be used when crouched, prone and parachute on
Modifed LAW missile smoke slightly
Modified options layout
Improved some map visuals and spawn points

[edit] 1.1.4 (13.06.2003)

Added new anti*lag system
Added parachutes (when respawn is high)
Added new maps: ctf_Voland, inf_Fortress
Added new interface: Storm
Added time and number of players displayed in players menu
Added new secret player animation
Added player raises weapon above teammate when crouching
Added modifiable weapon names in 'txt\weaponnames.txt'
Added option to choose secondary weapon
Added new secondary weapon: Combat Knife
Added new secondary weapon: Chainsaw
Added new secondary weapon: M72 LAW
Added /kill and /brutalkill commands for client
Added flames effect when scored in Infiltration
Added buttstock hit in close combat
Added "points to leader" displayed in players status
Added button (default Tab) to open/close weapons menu while dead
Added server web page link or admins e*mail displayed in servers lobby page
Added possibility to go prone when running fast or off ground (stunts)
Added clients can join servers behind firewall forwarded through lobby
Added servers list displays server system (Linux or Windows)
Added flag capture info in console
Fixed "no flag" not displayed in Infiltration
Fixed some wrong map version
Fixed banned for cheating issues
Fixed wrong spawning when out of map bounds
Fixed rolling with fists
Fixed flames from flamer not showing on client
Fixed flamer bonus cheat
Fixed "scenery modified" bug when file not present
Fixed team chat button disabled in non*team games
Fixed flag stays with player when changing teams
Fixed bullets and grenades duplicating on client
Fixed jet fuel bug on map change
Fixed Spas*12 could not be fired while reloading
Fixed "Time left" in console minutes count
Fixed "2 minutes" warning freeze
Improved network gameplay
Improved visuals and playability on some maps
Changed Ruger 77 is now faster
Changed long fall kills in realistic mode
Changed map voting starts when first map vote starts
Changed console text timings and length
Changed points and team score doesn't decrease from self kills
Changed and fixed flag capture messages

[edit] 1.1.3 (07.03.2003)

Fixed spawn point bugs
Fixed sliding when lying down
Fixed Spas*12 pellets duplicating on network game
Fixed Desert Eagles shooting one bullet on network
Fixed Infiltration points counting when paused
Fixed mp3 player next function
Fixed non*passworded servers checking for password
Fixed server settings applying on clients
Fixed some connection problem issues
Fixed in realistic mode carried flag visible if player isn't
Fixed dying being too brutal sometimes in network game
Fixed polygon sinking bug
Fixed certain scenery element acting as liana in new maps
Fixed weapon firing dummy bullet when grenade thrown on clients
Fixed bad fire animation, sound coordination with bullet in network
Fixed "invalid filename" error coming up when deleted interface
Fixed USSOCOM firing on network
Fixed config file loosing settings problem
Fixed some certain map problems
Added deaths counter in players score list
Added punching someone knocks out his weapon
Added message shown when lobby server is not responding
Added game menu click sound
Added grenade trail drawing
Added bot with favourite weapon = Hands uses only fists
Added little dust on bullet ground hit spot
Added ALT+X can be used with binded taunts
Added Team Chat button (default Y)
Changed ping kick not to be so restrictive
Changed player hit spots are more important (especially in Realistic Mode)
Changed player can walk on some big slopes
Changed kill message colors

[edit] 1.1.2 (10.02.2003)

Fixed connecting problems * "free cam bug"
Fixed prone get up, get down bug in network games
Fixed roof respawn and collision bug on some maps
Fixed game menu displaying
Fixed sliding when prone in some situations
Added team auto balance option in CTF & Infiltration
Added version number to ASE rules
Added information in console about Survival or Realistic mode
Changed Rambo bow respawn on Bridge map
Changed team game servers show max. respawn time on servers lists

[edit] 1.1.1 (05.02.2003)

Fixed spawning on top of maps
Fixed clients crash when host changes team
Fixed connection problems on map change and voting
Fixed some Anti*Cheat problems
Fixed some conflicts with background programs
Fixed some map and collision bugs
Fixed spawn on death place bug
Fixed some file access errors
Fixed ASE showing bad respawn time
Fixed Soldat removing from process list after Alt+F4
Removed intro loading when joining game from param
Removed GameStat.txt causing some I/O errors
Changed soldier is slightly faster now
Improved Ping All on request servers list
Added one click on server pings it
Added last server placed in favourites list
Added registered user name in the exit menu
Added File Logging in Setup Performance tab

[edit] 1.1.0 (03.02.2003)

List of changes wasn't kept. Most important:

New game mode: Infiltration
New game option: Realistic mode
New maps DM: Flashback, Lagrange, MrSnowman, RatCave, Shau and Storm
New map CTF: ctf_B2b
New maps Inf: inf_Abel, inf_Outpost and inf_Warehouse
re*made some old maps
New graphics (about 60 new scenery elements)
New sounds (also about 60)
New music tracks and mp3 player
New customizable profiles and interfaces
New Anti*Cheat protection
Removed maps DM: arena3, cave, fall, fest, hh, karh, mikra and rok
Removed maps CTF: ctf_death and ctf_kampf

[edit] 1.0.5b (23.08.2002)

Better network code
New servers browser
New bonus: Cluster Grenades
Bonuses are selectable now
New game option: Survival Mode
Added Time Limit
New customizable player appearance (hair, helmets, chains)
Improved corpse bleading
New animation and way of throwing grenades
Aiming is much harder when moving
Slower M79 reload
All weapons have more power now except M79 & Barret
Fixed little Alt+Tab problem
New idle animations
Berserker powers your weapons x4 now
Clanmatch option
Dedicated server doesn't use the whole CPU now
Dedicated server can be minimized to the tray
New editable server welcome message
Dedicated server can communicate with the game players now
Dedicated server can run from a parameter now
Number of players in team are shown when selecting a team
Restart game and nextmap option
Players ban option
You can turn off the changing bonus screen color (ATI problem)
Respawn time is 2 times longer after suicide
You get *1 points after suicide and teamkill in Pointmatch, CTF and Teammatch
Option for showing real lag on objects
Taking screenshots is now available
Soldat Map Maker 1.0.1b (fixed some minor bugs, added grid option)
New music track (Gore)

[edit] 1.0.4b (06.08.2002)

Added defensive obstacles
Player names under cursor
New map: [[Ctf Laos|ctf_laos]]
Improved font visibility
Improved grenade and bullets visibility
Desert Eagle Akimbo
Major weapon tweaking
Multikill Combos in Pointmatch
Bonus time decreased for 5 seconds
Improved dedicated server
Fixed some major network bugs
Fixed repeating messages problem
Fixed network bugs with flags
Fixed some possible cheats in network game
Fixed bug with vanishing grenades
Window size doesn't change anymore when Large Fonts is on
New sound for picking up the vest
Jetpack has more fuel now but loads slower
Added Soldat Map Maker 1.0b

[edit] 1.0.3b (29.07.2002)

Major weapon modifications
Fixed bug with clones
Fixed bug in the servers list ("out of bounds")
Fixed some bugs in a network game ("access violation")
Fixed bug with flags in network game
New dedicated server

[edit] 1.0.2b (28.07.2002)

Added new bonuses: Predator, Flame God, Bulletproof Vest, Berserker
Fixed network code (working guaranteed packets)
Fixed lots of bugs in a network game
Option to name the server
New sounds
Minigun has smaller recoil
Player with the BarretM82A1 can see 10% more
Teamchat option
Force software mode option

[edit] 1.0.1b (24.07.2002)

Added sound device configuration
Added video device configuration
Fixed bug caused by bad host address
You can return to the game after pressing Alt+Tab now
Fixed Options (Respawn Time & Mouse Sensitivity)
More balanced weapons
New animations
Lobby Servers support
Favourite servers option
Player bleeds when hurt
Added option to change port in Join Game
Chat always appears in console in a network game now

[edit] 1.0.0b ()

2 new maps: Cambodia & Arena3
2 new CTF maps: ctf_run & ctf_Death
Drasticly improved network code
Better play on high pings
Colored dot Lag*o*meter
Improved bot navigation on maps
Camera shows the winner of the game now
Weapon tweaking
Spas*12 has a recoil now
More blood and other ornaments
Improved dedicated server
Added arrow that shows the player after respawn
New two*colored gradient backgrounds
Added players limit option
Added maps list option
Optimized maps
Soldat Manual
Added intro with music
Added music during the game
Improved sounds (new fly sound)

[edit] 0.9.9b * third public beta (29.06.2002)

Added kill limit option
New game mode : Teammatch
New game mode : Capture the Flag
Added changeable skin color
Added players and team status
3 new small maps : Fest, Mikra & Bunker
2 new CTF maps : ctf_Kampf & ctf_viet
Improved medikits and grenade boxes
Added scene Antialiasing option
New Select Weapon menu

[edit] 0.9.7b * second public beta (14.06.2002)

New network code based on UDP
New game mode : Rambo Style
Added 2 Bow types in Rambo Style
2 new maps : Karh & Cave
Added scenery graphics (grass, rubble, wood etc.)
Changed weapon M4*Carbine to Steyr*AUG
Better gameplay (more health)
Weapon tweaking
Added medikits and grenade boxes
Maximum 6 grenades
Soldat Config
Added Ceasefire Time after respawn
Removed the quit game problem
Ready taunts option in Taunts.txt file
Added controls change option
Added server password option
Added dedicated server option
Removed shortcut problem (caused no sound)
Bots are much smarter: they run away from grenades etc.
Bots can talk and have their own opinions for life

[edit] 0.9.4b * first public beta (09.05.2002)

7 maps
2 game modes : Deathmatch & Pointmatch
Network code based on Directplay

[edit] 0.0.0 * Soldat doesn't exist

This text is written by Michal Marcinkowski in the Soldat manual.

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