bbosen - 2022-09-12

Linux Air Combat Version 8.83 has completed beta testing and is now available with full source code, for installation in the global /usr filesystem of all popular desktop LINUX distros, in our SourceForge.net "Production" archives for download and use by all players according to our usual pattern. Download it HERE:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxaircombat/files/

Here is the relevant portion of our online ChangeLog describing this version:

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Changes in Lac08p83

Version 8.83 derives directly from version 8.79. We fixed a bug in the throttle management for players using the keyboard keys "[" and "]" to decrease and increase throttle (players without a hardware throttle of the sort commonly found in joysticks and USB Game Controllers). The bug had prevented players from diminishing their throttles all the way to zero when landed, causing their aircraft to constantly roll slowly forward, eventually falling over the cliffs beyond the edge of the runway.

We also fixed bugs that had failed to properly adjust the acoustic volume of the engines as WEP was activated or de-activated.

Finally, we increased the RollRate of the Tempest because historic records indicate it could roll quite nicely. It is now easier and quicker to maneuver.

Users with version 8.79 will have little reason to upgrade to this version 8.83 unless they are using keyboard controls for throttle (lacking a hardware throttle of the sort in common use with a joystick or USB console game controller) or if they like to fly the Hawker Tempest.

This version is distributed with full source code and it is installed in the global /usr filesystem like most linux applications.

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The entire online ChangeLog is available HERE:

https://askmisterwizard.com/2019/LinuxAirCombat/LinuxAirCombatChangeLog.htm

 

Last edit: bbosen 2022-09-12