Developer:Release 0.5

EQ2Emulator 0.5 Release

EQ2Emulator v0.5 was released on March 16, 2008 by Lethalencounter.

Release 0.5 additional developers: Diamente, and Andrew.

Build 0.4.80

3/17/2008:
LethalEncounter: Released 0.5!
LethalEncounter: Made changes to allow the latest live client.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a problem with database updates.
LethalEncounter: Changed `name` in the commands table to `command`.

Build 0.4.76

3/01/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed display of attack icon for attackable NPCs.
LethalEncounter: Added some additional set options to /spawn set.
LethalEncounter: /settime will now update all clients.

Build 0.4.75

2/29/2008:
LethalEncounter: Disallowed pvp and combat of dead spawns.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug with spawns.
LethalEncounter: Changed /move_spawn command to allow placement of wall items.
LethalEncounter: Added /settime command as requested.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug if the user got disconnected before the world properly handed the client to the zone server.
LethalEncounter: Changed /zone command to prevent people from zoning to the same zone they are in.
LethalEncounter: Removed some of the old obsolete spawn variables.
LethalEncounter: Made some fixes to client movement that makes it much more like Live.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash caused by the client not being removed properly.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a client crash bug caused by an invalid spawn radius.
LethalEncounter: Fixed quickbar updates for macros and spells.
LethalEncounter: Added several new fields for spawns.
LethalEncounter: Fixed several of the display problems with spawns.
LethalEncounter: Added a couple of defines to allow people to easily change the distance spawns are sent or removed.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a bug with spawns that was preventing some of them from being displayed properly.

Build 0.4.74

2/23/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug/problem with the /goto command.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug relating to the new netcode.
LethalEncounter: Added visual_state, action_state, and mood_state to further customize npcs. This uses the data in the visual_states table.
LethalEncounter: Spawn set will now set apply the action to all npcs that use the same database ID.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a problem with corrupt spawn packets on version 4412.
LethalEncounter: Fixed size problems that John mentioned.
LethalEncounter: Fixed linux compiler bug.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a client crash bug relating to other clients.

Build 0.4.71

2/23/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed crash problem with version 4412.
LethalEncounter: Added player macros.

Build 0.4.69

2/21/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed the problem with getting stuck on loading of UI Resources.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a large memory leak in World.

Build 0.4.68

2/20/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug in the new network code.
LethalEncounter: Revamped the entity commands (commands displayed when right clicking a spawn).

Build 0.4.67

2/19/2008:
LethalEncounter: Changed quite a bit of the network code. Client crashes should be very rare now.
LethalEncounter: Made some fixes for item/stat calculations.
LethalEncounter: Added additional stat bases.
LethalEncounter: The /level command will reset xp now.
LethalEncounter: Added an option to the /spawn remove command that will despawn the mob as well (/spawn remove 1)
LethalEncounter: Added initial code to support damaging items upon player death.
LethalEncounter: Reset the CanEquipItem function to always return true so that you can equip any item so matter what the class requirements. I'll reenable it later on.

Build 0.4.66

2/09/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed client crash bug related to spawn IDs.
LethalEncounter: Fixed latest client to work with emu.
LethalEncounter: Renamed executables to EQ2World by request.

Build 0.4.65

2/02/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed another packet size bug that affect various packets.
LethalEncounter: Fixed the WS_DeathWindow struct.

Build 0.4.64

2/02/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed a compiler error on linux.
LethalEncounter: Modified /move_spawn command to enable a player to move a spawn anywhere they like.
LethalEncounter: /move_spawn will save the spawn location if it already has a spawn group id.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a problem with certain client commands.

Build 0.4.63

1/28/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed a problem with account passwords that would give a bad password if the password was followed by spaces.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a bug in position updates that was corrupting the first update.
LethalEncounter: Added /summon and /goto commands.
LethalEncounter: Made some changes to the way exceptions are handled for zones that should isolate a crash in one zone from affecting other zones. (Unless the crash occurs in the main world thread.)

Build 0.4.62

1/26/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed the display of locked servers on character select screen.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug when saving players.
LethalEncounter: Fixed the display of spells.
LethalEncounter: Made a few fixes to the way the exp bar was being displayed. The yellow/blue bars as well as the yellow/blue vitality indicators were wrong.
LethalEncounter: Vitality will now be update according to your settings for it in the variables table. You can specify the amount and how often it is given.
LethalEncounter: Fixed an overflow problem with Timers.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a problem with the destroy spawn packet that could crash the client.
LethalEncounter: Rewrote some of the packet code so that it checked the length after the packet was generated to prevent problems.
LethalEncounter: Consolidated the remove spawn packet code into one function.
LethalEncounter: Changed the spawn set location command to not need an argument.

Build 0.4.61

1/24/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed a bug with automatic updates not updating properly.
LethalEncounter: Added initial xp code.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a few structs in character sheet.
LethalEncounter: Added code to save stats, coins, hp, etc.

Build 0.4.60

1/23/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed world time functionality. Clients will now receive the coorect world time when they login and it will update like live.
LethalEncounter: Modified PacketStructs to be more tolerant of a bad configuration file. Now it wont use the PacketStruct if the opcode is wrong.
LethalEncounter: Fixed bug with summoning bags that made them appear open until you relogged.
LethalEncounter: Fixed bug with spawns that was causing the client to think it was dead since we didnt set the HP when they were /spawned.
LethalEncounter: Rewrote some of the spawn update code to prevent problems when large indexes and packets are created.

Build 0.4.59

1/20/2008:
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug when processing Skill update.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug when checking new character names.
_Andrew: Created code to handle player falls.
LethalEncounter: Added Safe Fall skill to _Andrews fall code.
LethalEncounter: Fixed bug that was causing a selection box to appear when logging in for the first timein the latest client.
LethalEncounter: Fixed much of the spawn code that was causing players to crash. Crashes should be relatively rare now.
LethalEncounter: Updated damage structs for all known damage types.
LethalEncounter: Rewrote damage functions to take advantage of the new structs.
LethalEncounter: Changed fall code to display correct message when the client is damaged.
LethalEncounter: Moved some files that were previously in the common directory to the world directory.
LethalEncounter: Fixed bugs that were causing spawn updates to be sent right after an NPC was spawned.
LethalEncounter: Damage packets will now only be sent to players within a range of 30'.
LethalEncounter: Updates skill code to properly send skill updates to the client.
LethalEncounter: Fixed /move that was broken in the last update.
LethalEncounter: Changed Spawn code to use per player indexes like Live instead of global indexes when sending spawns.
LethalEncounter: OP_MapFogDataUpdateMsg falls will now be ignored by default to get rid of some of the spam in the console window. It will eventually be handled.
LethalEncounter: Arrow colors will now be applied to all attackable mobs. Non-attackable mobs will be white.

Build 0.4.56

1/14/2008:
LethalEncounter: Applied patch that Andrew created. This fixes many of the warnings generated on linux compiles.
LethalEncounter: Applied bug fix sent in by Andrew that fixed a compilation problem with linux.
Diamente: Added syntax displays for EQ2 client commands.
Diamente: Fixed a bug when attempting to /kill without a target.

Build 0.4.55

1/13/2008:
LethalEncounter: Added code for checking skill raises.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a bug when loading large int values from the database.
LethalEncounter: Modified and added quite a few skills that will be set when a character is created.
LethalEncounter: Update World Patcher for multiple databases.

Build 0.4.51

1/9/2008:
LethalEncounter: Changed color of servers running in debug mode to yellow on character creation server list.
LethalEncounter: Removed the version from the server names on character select.
LethalEncounter: Updates will now occur before anything else is loaded as world starts.
LethalEncounter: Added ability to limit update downloads if users abuse it.
LethalEncounter: Removed versions 0.1 to 0.3 from the valid versions list.
LethalEncounter: Modified LoginServer.ini file for patcher. BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR LOGINSERVER.INI FILE!!

Build 0.4.50

1/7/2008:
Diamente: Updated WorldStructs so that /quit and /camp function correctly again.

Build 0.4.48

1/6/2008:
LethalEncounter: Created new Skill classes to handle skills. Converted existing code to use the classes.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug with items.
LethalEncounter: Reverted the order in which commands were sent to that of yesterday. Some clients seem to be having problems with it.

Build 0.4.44

1/5/2008:
LethalEncounter: Updated most of the opcodes to be correct.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug when loading opcodes.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a crash bug when using the /who command.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a few of the old incorrect opcodes referenced in the code.
LethalEncounter: Items that you summon will now be saved on your character even after you log off.

Build 0.4.43

1/4/2008:
LethalEncounter: Revamped item code to make them easier to read and use.
Diamente: Made some updates to SendPlayerDeathWindow() and WS_DeathWindow

Build 0.4.42

1/3/2008:
Diamente: Fixed shameless error in previously SVN'ed content.
Diamente: Added methods for retrieving revive locations from db and (properly) displaying them as junction choices in the death window
Diamente: Updated player death functions; fixed death window; updated WS_DeathWindow struct
Diamente: Added command: /kill. Those so inclined may indeed kill themselves by targetting themselves OR by using /kill self

Build 0.4.41

1/2/2008:
LethalEncounter: Converted chat to use PacketStructs.
LethalEncounter: Changed /ooc to be global.
LethalEncounter: Made some fixes to items.
Diamente: Updated /quit to ensure player saving before disconnecting.

Build 0.4.40

1/1/2008:
Diamente: Tweaked HP regen so that players who die stay dead until reviving. (Guess I need to implement reviving now...)
Diamente: Made small changes to the appearance of the server loading status messages for readability
Diamente: Fixed /camp; implemented /quit.
Diamente: Added WS_RequestCamp as well as initial version of WS_DeathWindow to World Structs.

Build 0.4.39

12/31/2007:
LethalEncounter: Added /spawn details command.
LethalEncounter: Added several more /spawn set values.

Build 0.4.38

12/30/2007:
LethalEncounter: Added /spawn target command.
LethalEncounter: Fixed spawn commands.
LethalEncounter: Made some changes to the way world stats were calculated.
LethalEncounter: Updated several opcodes.
LethalEncounter: Update /sit and /stand to use opcodes like live.

Build 0.4.37

12/29/2007:
Diamente: Fixed crash bug related to spawn death in combat.

Build 0.4.36

12/27/2007:
LethalEncounter: Fixed crash bug relating to failed database updates.
LethalEncounter: Made a few changes to the way that packets were being processed and compressed.
LethalEncounter: Fixed a bug on login that was causing clients to hang.
LethalEncounter: Implemented several spawn sub commands as mentioned on forums.
LethalEncounter: Updated some opcodes that were incorrect.
Diamente: Fixed issue with abandoning camp.

Build 0.4.35

12/26/2007:
Diamente: Fixed bug related to automatic zone shutdowns.
Diamente: Added commands: sit and stand.
Diamente: Added visuals to /level command; added WS_UpdateText struct to WorldStructs for client message displays.

Build 0.4.31

12/14/2007:
LethalEncounter: Updated GPL licensing information to v3.

Build 0.4.29

12/07/2007:
LethalEncounter: Finally fixed stuck on loading entities bug.
LethalEncounter: Added /version command.
LethalEncounter: Made several bug fixes for spawns.
LethalEncounter: Implemented /who command. The lfg, lfw, and roleplay flags won't be implemented until we start using them.
LethalEncounter: Fixed several packet related crashes/issues.
LethalEncounter: Fixed packet issue where future synced packets would cause client to become desynced.

Build 0.4.21

12/02/2007:
LethalEncounter: Changed the way zones were loaded and saved from the characters table. It now uses the zone name instead of the zone file.

You can also give zones shorter names for the /zone command. Be sure to use _ instead of a space in the name though.

LethalEncounter: Made some changes to the way packets were generated and handled that should make the emu more stable and efficient.
LethalEncounter: Fixed char creation struct that was causing a problem. Be sure that you update your CommonStructs.xml file!

Build 0.4.20

11/27/2007:
LethalEncounter: Fixed a bug with packets that were just a tad bit smaller than those that would be compressed.

11/26/2007:
LethalEncounter: Added some initial support functions for spawn commands.
LethalEncounter: Added /who command.

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