August 29, 2011. Version 1.31 (final)

< Update Status >

June 13 - Barbarossa server updated (rev1)
June 14 - Barbarossa server updated (rev2)
June 17 - Barbarossa server updated (rev3)
July 12 - Barbarossa server updated (rev4)
August 20 - Barbarossa server updated (rev5)
August 29 - Barbarossa server updated (final)
September 1 - Korea server updated
September 4 - Texas server updated
September 22 - fixed some small bugs in the update
Nov 1 - added Sidra specific changes to the list (Sidra reopened 29 Oct)

For All Servers

Fixed:
- Bug fixes:
  - Fixed: Data handling error for account logon update
    * likely cause for crashing User Server, Newbie/Tobruk June crash, and others in the past.
  - Fixed: Combat News in cockpit loses color after a certain number of messages
    * affected Firefox users
  - Fixed: Failure in determining spots to keep open for low ranks
    * higher ranks could not join despite having enough places left
  - Fixed: Cockpit layout inconsistency
    * navigation showed slightly higher after getting certain messages
  - Fixed: Infinite loop in skill randomizer
    * caused game to get stuck in certain instances, happened a lot more on Barbarossa (v1.31) because of 11th skill being added
  - Fixed: number of smaller non-critical bugs/errors/typos
- Non-bug fixes:
  - Message/Forum/Scramble indicators working now while banking
  - Message/Forum/Scramble indicators working now while shopping for parts

New:

Aircraft:

J-10 Vigorous Dragon
* Chinese fourth generation delta-winged multi-role fighter.

Base Specs		Components		Optional	Weapons
Size	Medium	Radar	KLJ-3 *	N010 Zhuk	To-Air	PL-8 *	IR-guided AAM
Speed	29	Engine	AL-31F	WS-10A *		PL-11 *	semi-active radar-guided AAM
Mobility	26	Main Computer	Digital 2000	up to Super 3000		PL-12 *	active radar-guided AAM
To-Air Accuracy	30	Body Armor	Duralumin	up to Titanium	To-Surface	LDGP *	250kg low drag general purpose bomb
To-Surface Accuracy	18	Engine Nozzle	Turbo	up to TVC or up to Super Charger		LT-2 *	500kg Laser-guided bomb
Armor	7	Fly Controller	Digital FBW	up to FBO or DACS		LS-6 *	500kg GPS-guided bomb
Hit Point	950	Control Panel	Digital Control	up to DWS or down to Hybrid		YJ-91 *	anti-radiation missile
Max Fuel	4500 kg	Body Add-on	Canard	-	Misc.	KG300G *	self-protection radar jammer
Weight	9750 kg	Gun	GSh-23	-		300Gal	fuel tank
Max Weight	19500 kg	Sensor	-	Blue Sky pod *		370Gal	fuel tank
Ability	Air-refuel	Laser Designator	-	WMD-7 FILAT pod *
Common Flying Altitude	Medium: 100%					* also new

Abdicating Command:
- Abdicate Command back in Your Office, system sends request to a wingman (similar to invitation):
  - Pilot must have high enough rank (same as for Officer position)
  - Request can be revoked
  - Request can be Accepted or Denied
  * previously not possible, in the past without consent of pilot.
- On Accept the old CO:
  - is charged a 500,000 fine (same as past)
  - cannot leave wing for 48 hours
  - looses DESTRUCT permission (new CO can give it back)
  * to avoid abuse
Payment:
- 5000 Bonus Credits per hour for Wing Commanders
  * reward for managing wing
- Removed credit bonus for using cockpit files
  * option can still be used

Changes:
- Navigate:
  - When transitioning airspace (from one wing to another) using Scout/Patrol/Return/Repeat when already airborne, it is no longer counted as a new sortie.
    * when you return to your wing's airspace to refuel or defend, it will not count it as another sortie until you land and take-off again
- Wing Guidelines:
  - Wing Guidelines editing is re-enabled, form checking fixed, and secured.
    * wing guidelines are there to inform or promote your wing to freelancers. Any inappropriate contents will be moderated by staff, and depending on the case is punishable per our TOS and Rules.
  - Report a wing guideline to Staff link added.
    * if you feel wing guidelines are inappropriate, you can send it to staff by clicking the 'Report to Staff' link. Please use this link instead of sending a copy to staff.
- Messages:
  - Report a message to Staff link added.
    * if you feel a received message is inappropriate, you can send it to staff by clicking the 'Report to Staff' link. Please use this link instead of sending a copy to staff.
- Infrastructure:
  - Replaced the pre-emptive with a re-active Build Verification Code
    * meaning less often submitting code
- Rankings:
  - Fighter Ace now ranked by pilot kills only
    * previously: kills + one
  - Fighter Ace list shows Kills/ShotDowns ratio
    * for fun / will be used in future
  - Bomber Crew now ranked by structure kills only
    * previously: kills + sorties
    *** note: both will impact Pilot Overall Rating, and thus Top Pilot Overall and Top Wing rankings
- Newbie School (Newbie & Inchon):
  - "Fly" makes pilot immediately take off in own airspace (same as Patrol), skipping Mission Computer.
    * to avoid confusion of where to fly first
- Wing Joining:
  - Wing application screen shows number of pilots, Admiral of Area00 "veterans", and places left
    * for freelancer to see if there is place for him/her
  - Wing office shows number of Admiral of Area00 "veterans"
    * for CO/VCO to better understand why someone can't join
  - Admission says Pending until decision has been made.
    * so pilot knows if he is waiting or not
  - Admission can be Denied, pilot cannot re-apply for 1 hour
    * so everyone knows the pilot is not welcome
  - Invitation can be Revoked by CO
    * if VCO invited someone the CO does not want
  - Admission / Invitation cleared when pilot joins the wing
    * troublesome pilot cannot return after having been booted
  - When a pilot is invited while his admission was pending or denied, invitation replaces it. (rev3)
    * to invite pilot that was just denied or not yet admitted
- Flight School / Skills:
  - Skill Book has been expanded to 11 slots, accomodating all Skills
    * Reconnaissance is not yet implemented, but will be in future versions.
- Bank / Credit Transfers:
  - Korea Max Daily Transfer changed to 500,000 credits
    * was 300,000. cancelled
  - Texas Max Daily Transfer changed to 500,000 credits
    * was 100,000.
  - Wing Max Daily Transfer changed to 2,500,000 credits
    * was 5,000,000
  - Wing Credit Requirement for banking changed to 5,000,000 credits
    * raised to equal wing seed money
- Weapons:
  - AGM-88 HARM and the ALARM do more damage
    * to make these Anti-Radiation missiles effective against ground air defenses
- Wing Office
  - Wing office shows number of Admiral of Area00 ranked pilots
    * for CO/VCO to see if max has been reached
- Wing Seed Money:
  - Wing Seed money is reduced from 10,000,000 to 5,000,000 credits
    * was 1,000,000 originally
- Wing Creation Fee:
  - Wing Creation Fee reduced from 1,000,000 to 500,000 credits
    * non-Newbie servers only, stays 100,000 on Inchon/Newbie

For Inchon Only

Changes:
- Wing Joining:
  - Max pilots per wing 20, max 10 AdmA00 and 5 reserved spots for low ranked pilots ( ranks below Major )
    * previously 15 with 5 reserved
  - Wing application screen shows number of pilots, by rank, and if certain rank can join
    * for freelancer to see if there is place for him/her once he is admitted / clicks the join button
  - Wing office shows number of low ranked "rookies" ( ranks below Major )
    * for CO/VCO to easier understand why someone can't join & start admitting low ranks

For Sidra Only

Changes:
- Wing Creation
  - Min. Rank requirement dropped
  - Min. Credit requirement lowered to 100,000
- Character Creation
  - REMOVED the 24-hour rule for re-create after deleting character.
    * 72 hour cooldown rule after staff deletion still applies

For Barbarossa Only

New:
- Patrol:
  - E-3 AWACS / Air Control (= functioning Radar) reports bogeys/enemies to wingmen on patrol
    * not if bogey is stealth or jamming the wing's radar band
    * will not be implemented on other servers in this update
Changes:
- Wing Joining
  - Wing application screen shows number of pilots, by rank, and if certain rank can join
    * for freelancer to see if there is place for him/her once he is admitted / clicks the join button
  - Wing office shows number of low ranked "rookies"
    * for CO/VCO to easier understand why someone can't join & start admitting low ranks
- Character Creation
  - REMOVED the 24-hour rule for re-create after deleting character.
    * 72 hour cooldown rule after staff deletion still applies

Feedback, suggestions and bug reports can be sent to development@area00.com!

back to top