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== Change log ==
== Change log ==
CHANGES
===2007-02-05 v.0.9.10===
2007-02-05 v.0.9.10
FIX Inventory categories weren't correctly remembered when coming back
FIX Inventory categories weren't correctly remembered when coming back
FIX Corrected yet another issues with cloning
FIX Corrected yet another issues with cloning


2007-02-05 v.0.9.9
===2007-02-05 v.0.9.9===
FIX Minor text wrapping issue solved
FIX Minor text wrapping issue solved


2007-02-05 v.0.9.8
===2007-02-05 v.0.9.8===
FIX Corrected wrapping in bottom infobar
FIX Corrected wrapping in bottom infobar
CHANGE Correct keys are shown in-game regardless of redefined keys
CHANGE Correct keys are shown in-game regardless of redefined keys


2007-02-02 v.0.9.7
===2007-02-02 v.0.9.7===
FIX Alternate keys weren't saved correctly
FIX Alternate keys weren't saved correctly
NEW Key bindings screen will be shown on startup if no keys have been defined
NEW Key bindings screen will be shown on startup if no keys have been defined


2007-02-02 v.0.9.6
===2007-02-02 v.0.9.6===
FIX Corrected major crash in the new textbox
FIX Corrected major crash in the new textbox


2007-02-01 v.0.9.5
===2007-02-01 v.0.9.5===
FIX Corrected problems with the scrollbar
FIX Corrected problems with the scrollbar
FIX Corrected yet another cloning problem
FIX Corrected yet another cloning problem


2007-01-31 v.0.9.4
===2007-01-31 v.0.9.4===
FIX Corrected problems with the new menues
FIX Corrected problems with the new menues
NEW Added some extra info to the gain level menu
NEW Added some extra info to the gain level menu


2007-01-29 v.0.9.3
===2007-01-29 v.0.9.3===
NEW Added scrollbar to the menues
NEW Added scrollbar to the menues


2007-01-26 v.0.9.2
===2007-01-26 v.0.9.2===
NEW Added alternate keys for the game commands
NEW Added alternate keys for the game commands
CHANGE Added black outline on ASCII tiles
CHANGE Added black outline on ASCII tiles
FIX Defined keys are noew correctly saved
FIX Defined keys are noew correctly saved


2007-01-15 v.0.9.1
===2007-01-15 v.0.9.1===
NEW Added option to redefine keys
NEW Added option to redefine keys
NEW Added water as a dungeon tile
NEW Added water as a dungeon tile


2007-01-03 v.0.9.0
===2007-01-03 v.0.9.0===
NEW Improved dungeon generator
NEW Improved dungeon generator
NEW Items and creatures out of LOS are shown at their last know position
NEW Items and creatures out of LOS are shown at their last know position
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CHANGE Player starts at the entrance to the dungeon
CHANGE Player starts at the entrance to the dungeon


2006-10-24 v.0.8.3
===2006-10-24 v.0.8.3===
FIX Gameplay balancing
FIX Gameplay balancing
CHANGE UI improvements
CHANGE UI improvements
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hostile
hostile


2006-04-04 v.0.8.2
===2006-04-04 v.0.8.2===
FIX You can no longer save the game if dead
FIX You can no longer save the game if dead


2006-03-21 v.0.8.1
===2006-03-21 v.0.8.1===
CHANGE Made the ASCII tiles non-transparent
CHANGE Made the ASCII tiles non-transparent
CHANGE Decreased rarity of Potion of Recharging to make the Wizard's life
CHANGE Decreased rarity of Potion of Recharging to make the Wizard's life
easier
easier


2006-03-04 v.0.8
===2006-03-04 v.0.8===
CHANGE New underlying rendering engine
CHANGE New underlying rendering engine
NEW Hiscore list
NEW Hiscore list
NEW Added support for target cycling when in targeting mode
NEW Added support for target cycling when in targeting mode


2005-08-01 v.0.7.15
===2005-08-01 v.0.7.15
FIX Made charmed monsters a bit more intelligent when selecting target
FIX Made charmed monsters a bit more intelligent when selecting target
FIX Removed problem with equipment cycling if out of ammo
FIX Removed problem with equipment cycling if out of ammo
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CHANGE Renamed Comestible to Food
CHANGE Renamed Comestible to Food


2005-07-05 v.0.7.14
===2005-07-05 v.0.7.14
FIX Reduced power of Scroll of Enchant
FIX Reduced power of Scroll of Enchant


2005-07-03 v.0.7.13
===2005-07-03 v.0.7.13
FIX Enchanting an equipped item now correctly affect the player's stats
FIX Enchanting an equipped item now correctly affect the player's stats
FIX Charmed monsters will not attack themselves if no other monster is near
FIX Charmed monsters will not attack themselves if no other monster is near
FIX Corrected problem with equipment cycling in targeting mode
FIX Corrected problem with equipment cycling in targeting mode


2005-06-29 v.0.7.12
===2005-06-29 v.0.7.12
NEW Pressing 0 while in targeting mode cycles between useable and equipped
NEW Pressing 0 while in targeting mode cycles between useable and equipped
items
items
FIX Several "under the hood" improvements to improve code readability and speed
FIX Several "under the hood" improvements to improve code readability and speed


2005-06-27 v.0.7.11
===2005-06-27 v.0.7.11
NEW Added Wizards Robe, Wizards Hat, Scroll of Enchant
NEW Added Wizards Robe, Wizards Hat, Scroll of Enchant
FIX Corrected a problem with item prefixes
FIX Corrected a problem with item prefixes


2005-06-23 v.0.7.10
===2005-06-23 v.0.7.10===
NEW Improved navigability back and forth between inventory screens
NEW Improved navigability back and forth between inventory screens
NEW Added scrolls of magic mapping
NEW Added scrolls of magic mapping
FIX Traps were always shown in the graphics version
FIX Traps were always shown in the graphics version


2005-06-22 v.0.7.9
===2005-06-22 v.0.7.9===
NEW Added All and Equipped to inventory listing
NEW Added All and Equipped to inventory listing
CHANGE Grouped some items in the inventory
CHANGE Grouped some items in the inventory
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FIX Minor optimizations to AI code to improve performance
FIX Minor optimizations to AI code to improve performance


2005-06-14 v.0.7.8
===2005-06-14 v.0.7.8===
NEW Made some creatures neutral towards the player (wild dogs, bats, rats)
NEW Made some creatures neutral towards the player (wild dogs, bats, rats)


2005-06-13 v.0.7.7
===2005-06-13 v.0.7.7===
CHANGE Improved messages in combat and reduced the number of  prompts
CHANGE Improved messages in combat and reduced the number of  prompts


2005-06-11 v.0.7.6
===2005-06-11 v.0.7.6===
NEW Inventory is now divided into several categories
NEW Inventory is now divided into several categories
CHANGE Saved game is automatically loaded upon startup
CHANGE Saved game is automatically loaded upon startup
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CHANGE Stat increase always possible on level up
CHANGE Stat increase always possible on level up


2005-05-28 v.0.7.5
===2005-05-28 v.0.7.5===
NEW Monsters will not use ranged attacks if outside player's light radius
NEW Monsters will not use ranged attacks if outside player's light radius
NEW Added option to open a door while in look mode.
NEW Added option to open a door while in look mode.


2005-05-23 v.0.7.4
===2005-05-23 v.0.7.4===
NEW Chests and trapped chests. Use 5 to interact.
NEW Chests and trapped chests. Use 5 to interact.
CHANGE Improved environment graphics by Petr "JuPiTeR" Visek.
CHANGE Improved environment graphics by Petr "JuPiTeR" Visek.


2005-03-22 v.0.7.3
===2005-03-22 v.0.7.3===
FIX Once and for all removed the possibility to target yourself with a missile
FIX Once and for all removed the possibility to target yourself with a missile
weapon
weapon
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FIX Door and trap gfx added
FIX Door and trap gfx added


2005-03-19 v.0.7.2
===2005-03-19 v.0.7.2===
FIX Removed weird enchantments on some items like Deadly Gold Coins and so on
FIX Removed weird enchantments on some items like Deadly Gold Coins and so on
NEW The player will regain HP and MP when reaching a previously unvisited
NEW The player will regain HP and MP when reaching a previously unvisited
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NEW Player name for each character type
NEW Player name for each character type


2005-03-08 v.0.7.1
===2005-03-08 v.0.7.1===
FIX Corrected newly introduced bug when picking up identical items
FIX Corrected newly introduced bug when picking up identical items
FIX Solved problem when deleting finished game upon application exit
FIX Solved problem when deleting finished game upon application exit
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NEW Added extra colouring in inventory
NEW Added extra colouring in inventory


2005-03-01 v.0.7.0
===2005-03-01 v.0.7.0===
NEW Added some beautiful graphics kindly contributed by Petr "JuPiTeR" Visek.
NEW Added some beautiful graphics kindly contributed by Petr "JuPiTeR" Visek.
Thanks Petr!
Thanks Petr!


2005-01-07 v.0.6.36
===2005-01-07 v.0.6.36===
NEW The player will be notified if a save game exists when the game is started
NEW The player will be notified if a save game exists when the game is started


2005-01-04 v.0.6.35
===2005-01-04 v.0.6.35===
CHANGE Player will always start on up/down stairs if going down/up
CHANGE Player will always start on up/down stairs if going down/up


2005-01-02 v.0.6.34
===2005-01-02 v.0.6.34===
CHANGE You can no longer gain more than one level at a time
CHANGE You can no longer gain more than one level at a time
FIX Poison didn't properly reduce attack and defence of victim
FIX Poison didn't properly reduce attack and defence of victim


2005-01-01 v.0.6.33
===2005-01-01 v.0.6.33===
CHANGE Key 1/3 and 7/9 now actually move an entire page up or down in the
CHANGE Key 1/3 and 7/9 now actually move an entire page up or down in the
menues
menues
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NEW Added more "flavour" texts to items, based on their enchantments
NEW Added more "flavour" texts to items, based on their enchantments


2004-12-30 v.0.6.32
===2004-12-30 v.0.6.32===
CHANGE Game menu remembers it's last state (less scrolling)
CHANGE Game menu remembers it's last state (less scrolling)
CHANGE Increased chance of MP recovery
CHANGE Increased chance of MP recovery
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carrying capacity
carrying capacity


2004-12-29 v.0.6.31
===2004-12-29 v.0.6.31===
CHANGE Made level ups a bit more frequent on higher levels
CHANGE Made level ups a bit more frequent on higher levels
CHANGE Changed from "You reached depth x" to "Depth x" to fit smaller displays
CHANGE Changed from "You reached depth x" to "Depth x" to fit smaller displays
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NEW Pressing # while in "item menu" mode will take you back to the inventory
NEW Pressing # while in "item menu" mode will take you back to the inventory


2004-12-27 v.0.6.30
===2004-12-27 v.0.6.30===
NEW Load option on the game menu isn't shown if there is no save game
NEW Load option on the game menu isn't shown if there is no save game


2004-12-26 v.0.6.29
===2004-12-26 v.0.6.29===
FIX Sometimes nothing was summoned on summon traps
FIX Sometimes nothing was summoned on summon traps
FIX Solved item drops that replaced item already on the ground
FIX Solved item drops that replaced item already on the ground


2004-12-25 v.0.6.28
===2004-12-25 v.0.6.28===
CHANGE Prevented monster drops on top of stairs and in doorways
CHANGE Prevented monster drops on top of stairs and in doorways
NEW Added option to disarm traps when in look mode
NEW Added option to disarm traps when in look mode
NEW Added option to close door when in look mode
NEW Added option to close door when in look mode


2004-12-22 v.0.6.27
===2004-12-22 v.0.6.27===
FIX Removed some graphical glitches
FIX Removed some graphical glitches


2004-12-20 v.0.6.26
===2004-12-20 v.0.6.26===
CHANGE The auto target changes back to the player if target is dead
CHANGE The auto target changes back to the player if target is dead
FIX No longer showing "You see the player..." when targeting yourself
FIX No longer showing "You see the player..." when targeting yourself


2004-12-19 v.0.6.25
===2004-12-19 v.0.6.25===
NEW Added "You see xxx" message in targeting mode for both monsters and items
NEW Added "You see xxx" message in targeting mode for both monsters and items


2004-12-17 v.0.6.24
===2004-12-17 v.0.6.24===
FIX No more level up screen if dying and getting a level up in the same round.
FIX No more level up screen if dying and getting a level up in the same round.
FIX Arrows should never replace current item on ground (for real this time :-)
FIX Arrows should never replace current item on ground (for real this time :-)
CHANGE Made potions regain a fixed amount of HP/MP
CHANGE Made potions regain a fixed amount of HP/MP


2004-12-10 v.0.6.23
===2004-12-10 v.0.6.23===
NEW Inventory remembers last selected position -> less scrolling
NEW Inventory remembers last selected position -> less scrolling
NEW Targeting interface remembers last target
NEW Targeting interface remembers last target
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CHANGE Modified item rarity of items drops from killed monsters
CHANGE Modified item rarity of items drops from killed monsters


2004-12-09 v.0.6.22
===2004-12-09 v.0.6.22===
FIX Removed problem with items and monsters in walls on the surface level
FIX Removed problem with items and monsters in walls on the surface level
CHANGE Toned down xp received from perfect hits
CHANGE Toned down xp received from perfect hits
CHANGE Stat increase will occur less often once on higher player levels
CHANGE Stat increase will occur less often once on higher player levels


2004-12-08 v.0.6.21
===2004-12-08 v.0.6.21===
FIX Corrected the ClassCastException bug when loading a game
FIX Corrected the ClassCastException bug when loading a game
NEW A first version of magically enchanted/cursed items
NEW A first version of magically enchanted/cursed items


2004-12-07 v.0.6.20
===2004-12-07 v.0.6.20===
CHANGE No need to show "miss" if "fumble"
CHANGE No need to show "miss" if "fumble"
CHANGE Always center on player even when screen extent goes outside map
CHANGE Always center on player even when screen extent goes outside map
boundary -> fewer messages that cover game area
boundary -> fewer messages that cover game area


2004-12-02 v.0.6.19
===2004-12-02 v.0.6.19===
FIX Corrected typo 'fail' -> 'fails'
FIX Corrected typo 'fail' -> 'fails'
FIX Weapon enchantment effects no longer shown if the target died by the normal
FIX Weapon enchantment effects no longer shown if the target died by the normal
attack damage
attack damage


2004-12-01 v.0.6.18
===2004-12-01 v.0.6.18===
FIX Dropping same kind of item on occupied cell modifed amount incorrectly
FIX Dropping same kind of item on occupied cell modifed amount incorrectly
NEW Small chance that weapons and ammo can be enchanted
NEW Small chance that weapons and ammo can be enchanted
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on player class
on player class


2004-11-26 v.0.6.17
===2004-11-26 v.0.6.17===
NEW Player starts with weapons and armour equiped
NEW Player starts with weapons and armour equiped


2004-11-26 v.0.6.16
===2004-11-26 v.0.6.16===
FIX You can no longer target a monster outside your FOV but within a clear line
FIX You can no longer target a monster outside your FOV but within a clear line
of fire
of fire
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CHANGE Modifications to the combat code
CHANGE Modifications to the combat code


2004-11-24 v.0.6.15
===2004-11-24 v.0.6.15===
FIX Savegame is deleted when dying
FIX Savegame is deleted when dying
CHANGE Toned down damage from perfect hits
CHANGE Toned down damage from perfect hits


2004-11-24 v.0.6.14
===2004-11-24 v.0.6.14===
FIX Corrected a serious bug in the item and monster generation code that with
FIX Corrected a serious bug in the item and monster generation code that with
high certainty crashed the game when going down to level 6 or below.
high certainty crashed the game when going down to level 6 or below.
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CHANGE Added penalty for firing bow at adjacent targets
CHANGE Added penalty for firing bow at adjacent targets


2004-11-22 v.0.6.13
===2004-11-22 v.0.6.13===
CHANGE Reworked part of the attack and damage code
CHANGE Reworked part of the attack and damage code


2004-11-21 v.0.6.12
===2004-11-21 v.0.6.12===
CHANGE Increased rarity of mushrooms in the forest
CHANGE Increased rarity of mushrooms in the forest
CHANGE Decreased effect of mushrooms
CHANGE Decreased effect of mushrooms
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in the way
in the way


2004-11-19 v.0.6.11
===2004-11-19 v.0.6.11===
NEW Downleft and downright in the menues selects the last item in the list
NEW Downleft and downright in the menues selects the last item in the list
and upleft and upright selects the first item in the list
and upleft and upright selects the first item in the list
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FIX Removed problem with targeting a monster in a cell that blocks LOS
FIX Removed problem with targeting a monster in a cell that blocks LOS


2004-11-11 v.0.6.10
===2004-11-11 v.0.6.10===
CHANGE Goblin archers are less powerful in hand to hand combat
CHANGE Goblin archers are less powerful in hand to hand combat


2004-11-10 v.0.6.9
===2004-11-10 v.0.6.9===
NEW Added mushrooms of healing that can be found in the forest
NEW Added mushrooms of healing that can be found in the forest
NEW Added healing potions of varying strength
NEW Added healing potions of varying strength


2004-11-05 v.0.6.8
===2004-11-05 v.0.6.8===
NEW Experience required for next level shown in character screen
NEW Experience required for next level shown in character screen
NEW Wizard starts with a Book of Fire
NEW Wizard starts with a Book of Fire
FIX Incorrect message was displayed for missed damage effects
FIX Incorrect message was displayed for missed damage effects


2004-11-02 v.0.6.7
===2004-11-02 v.0.6.7===
BUG Load crashed if a savegame didn't exist
BUG Load crashed if a savegame didn't exist


2004-11-02 v.0.6.6
===2004-11-02 v.0.6.6===
BUG 0.6.5 wouldn't start at all...
BUG 0.6.5 wouldn't start at all...
FIX Removed the "You died!" and "You die!" combo
FIX Removed the "You died!" and "You die!" combo


2004-11-01 v.0.6.5
===2004-11-01 v.0.6.5===
FIX Recovery of MP was accidentally removed when removing automatic HP
FIX Recovery of MP was accidentally removed when removing automatic HP
recovery
recovery
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NEW Nokia version with full canvas
NEW Nokia version with full canvas


2004-10-24 v.0.6.4
===2004-10-24 v.0.6.4===
NEW Added Goblin archers
NEW Added Goblin archers
BUG Removed increase in HP when wielding many items
BUG Removed increase in HP when wielding many items


2004-10-18 v.0.6.3
===2004-10-18 v.0.6.3===
NEW Monsters will sometimes move around blocking obstacles to reach the
NEW Monsters will sometimes move around blocking obstacles to reach the
player
player
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FIX Player can no longer fire arrows on himself
FIX Player can no longer fire arrows on himself


2004-10-17 v.0.6.2
===2004-10-17 v.0.6.2===
FIX Increased agressivity of monsters
FIX Increased agressivity of monsters
FIX Reduced heap memory footprint
FIX Reduced heap memory footprint
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NEW Added messages when a target resist an effect
NEW Added messages when a target resist an effect


2004-09-26 v.0.6.1
===2004-09-26 v.0.6.1===
BUG Quest message wasn't shown when starting a new game
BUG Quest message wasn't shown when starting a new game


2004-09-24 v.0.6
===2004-09-24 v.0.6===
NEW Player starts in the wilderness above the dungeon
NEW Player starts in the wilderness above the dungeon
NEW Simple quest. Kill the Goblin King!
NEW Simple quest. Kill the Goblin King!
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interesting
interesting


2004-09-20 v.0.5.920
===2004-09-20 v.0.5.920===
NEW Message when changing to Target/Look mode and out of ammo
NEW Message when changing to Target/Look mode and out of ammo
FIX Reduced heap space use even more. Should probably result in a speed
FIX Reduced heap space use even more. Should probably result in a speed
incease as well
incease as well


2004-09-12 v.0.5.912
===2004-09-12 v.0.5.912===
FIX Reduced memory footprint due to heap space issues on some Nokia phones.
FIX Reduced memory footprint due to heap space issues on some Nokia phones.
FIX Corrected potential problem in the load/save code
FIX Corrected potential problem in the load/save code
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NEW Player class is shown on the Character menu
NEW Player class is shown on the Character menu


2004-09-10 v.0.5.910
===2004-09-10 v.0.5.910===
BUG Opening a door gave the message "Your standing in a doorway" even though
BUG Opening a door gave the message "Your standing in a doorway" even though
the player didn't move there
the player didn't move there


2004-09-05 v.0.5.905
===2004-09-05 v.0.5.905===
FIX Increased damage from arrows
FIX Increased damage from arrows
BUG Removed a bug that made it possible to shoot through walls
BUG Removed a bug that made it possible to shoot through walls
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NEW Added some new items
NEW Added some new items


2004-09-04 v.0.5.904
===2004-09-04 v.0.5.904===
BUG Corrected bug in cloning of items/monsters
BUG Corrected bug in cloning of items/monsters
BUG Load/Save bug fixed
BUG Load/Save bug fixed
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FIX Changed the AI code to work better with attack spells
FIX Changed the AI code to work better with attack spells


2004-08-29 v.0.5.829
===2004-08-29 v.0.5.829===
BUG Corrected bug in attack spells (some creatures that shouldn't have fire
BUG Corrected bug in attack spells (some creatures that shouldn't have fire
attacks had)
attacks had)
BUG Corrected bug in inventory when dropping the last item in the last
BUG Corrected bug in inventory when dropping the last item in the last


2004-08-28 v.0.5.828
===2004-08-28 v.0.5.828===
BUG Corrected bug in inventory stacking
BUG Corrected bug in inventory stacking
NEW More items and creatures
NEW More items and creatures


2004-08-17 v.0.5.825
===2004-08-17 v.0.5.825===
NEW Item and creature definitions moved to a preprocessed XML file (note: not
NEW Item and creature definitions moved to a preprocessed XML file (note: not
all items and creatures redefined in XML yet)
all items and creatures redefined in XML yet)
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NEW Minor gui improvements in inventory
NEW Minor gui improvements in inventory


2004-08-17 v.0.5.817
===2004-08-17 v.0.5.817===
BUG Corrected NullPointerException bug
BUG Corrected NullPointerException bug


2004-08-03 v.0.5.807
===2004-08-03 v.0.5.807===
FIX Changed so that poison affects only current attack and defence, not max.
FIX Changed so that poison affects only current attack and defence, not max.
FIX Removed the silly "The Player gestures" message if using magic on yourself
FIX Removed the silly "The Player gestures" message if using magic on yourself


2004-08-03 v.0.5.803
===2004-08-03 v.0.5.803===
FIX Player is spawned on stairs down on first level and on stairs up on any
FIX Player is spawned on stairs down on first level and on stairs up on any
other level
other level
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NEW Character info screen shows unmodified and modified stats
NEW Character info screen shows unmodified and modified stats


2004-06-20 v.0.5.623
===2004-06-20 v.0.5.623===
BUG Fixed a bug when dropping one item out of a stack of items
BUG Fixed a bug when dropping one item out of a stack of items


2004-06-20 v.0.5.622
===2004-06-20 v.0.5.622===
BUG Corrected a bug when removing the last item in the inventory
BUG Corrected a bug when removing the last item in the inventory
FIX Removed the auto save when going up/down stairs
FIX Removed the auto save when going up/down stairs
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level
level


2004-06-20 v.0.5.621
===2004-06-20 v.0.5.621===
NEW Added HP and MP on the gain level screen
NEW Added HP and MP on the gain level screen


2004-06-20 v.0.5.620
===2004-06-20 v.0.5.620===
BUG Removed a bug that made the message history always blank
BUG Removed a bug that made the message history always blank
FIX Shortened the "You reached dungeon depth..." text. It was too long to fit
FIX Shortened the "You reached dungeon depth..." text. It was too long to fit
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2004-06-16 v.0.5.616
===2004-06-16 v.0.5.616===
FIX Made a few low level improvements to increase speed and reduce code size
FIX Made a few low level improvements to increase speed and reduce code size
FIX Improved text output when targeting self with a spell
FIX Improved text output when targeting self with a spell


2004-06-13 v.0.5.613
===2004-06-13 v.0.5.613===
NEW Ranged weapons and ammo
NEW Ranged weapons and ammo
NEW Added gain level screen
NEW Added gain level screen
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FIX Corrected error in the look/target code
FIX Corrected error in the look/target code


2004-06-12 v.0.4.612
===2004-06-12 v.0.4.612===
NEW Added scrolls of draining
NEW Added scrolls of draining
NEW Wounded/weak monsters will try to flee from the player
NEW Wounded/weak monsters will try to flee from the player
FIX Minor fix in the gain experience code that might cause trouble
FIX Minor fix in the gain experience code that might cause trouble


2004-06-11 v.0.4.611
===2004-06-11 v.0.4.611===
NEW Added weapons of draining
NEW Added weapons of draining


2004-06-06 v.0.4.608
===2004-06-06 v.0.4.608===
NEW Added wands with a limited number of charges
NEW Added wands with a limited number of charges
NEW Added scrolls of recharging. Works on items on the ground and on creatures.
NEW Added scrolls of recharging. Works on items on the ground and on creatures.


2004-06-06 v.0.4.606
===2004-06-06 v.0.4.606===
NEW Spiders can poison and permanently weaken their targets
NEW Spiders can poison and permanently weaken their targets
NEW Added new monster Fire spirit
NEW Added new monster Fire spirit
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FIX Search now actually works. Hidden traps and doors can now be found.  
FIX Search now actually works. Hidden traps and doors can now be found.  


2004-06-04 v.0.4.604
===2004-06-04 v.0.4.604===
NEW Moving to a "special" cell (door, stairs etc) will be shown as a message.
NEW Moving to a "special" cell (door, stairs etc) will be shown as a message.


2004-06-02 v.0.4.602
===2004-06-02 v.0.4.602===
BUG Fixed crash when pressing 5 in Look mode (works in Target mode)
BUG Fixed crash when pressing 5 in Look mode (works in Target mode)


2004-05-31 v.0.4.531
===2004-05-31 v.0.4.531===
FIX Corrected a typo (equiped=equipped)
FIX Corrected a typo (equiped=equipped)
FIX Compressed multiple "You die!" messages into a single one.
FIX Compressed multiple "You die!" messages into a single one.
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NEW If standing on an item a brief description will be shown.
NEW If standing on an item a brief description will be shown.


2004-05-27 v.0.3.527
===2004-05-27 v.0.3.527===
BUG Fixed a bug when exiting the game
BUG Fixed a bug when exiting the game


2004-05-18 v.0.3.518
===2004-05-18 v.0.3.518===
NEW Summon Trap
NEW Summon Trap
NEW Teleport Trap
NEW Teleport Trap
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NEW Bash down jammed doors and lockpick locked doors
NEW Bash down jammed doors and lockpick locked doors


2004-05-18 v.0.3.517
===2004-05-18 v.0.3.517===
FIX Modified level 2 exp threshhold
FIX Modified level 2 exp threshhold
NEW If player moves to a cell with an item it's name is shown as a message
NEW If player moves to a cell with an item it's name is shown as a message
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NEW Listsize indicator for inventory
NEW Listsize indicator for inventory


2004-05-15 v.0.3.515
===2004-05-15 v.0.3.515===
BUG Fixed unequip bug when dropping one item from a stack
BUG Fixed unequip bug when dropping one item from a stack
NEW Added experience levels and stat gain
NEW Added experience levels and stat gain
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NEW New dungeoncreation algorithm
NEW New dungeoncreation algorithm


Changes in previous versions
===Changes in previous versions===
NEW Added scrolling to the character info screen
NEW Added scrolling to the character info screen



Revision as of 06:41, 12 August 2009

Dweller
Beta Project
Developer Bjorn Bersgtrom
Theme Fantasy
Influences Angband, Crawl
Released 2004
Updated 2007 Feb 5 (0.9.10)
Licensing Freeware, Closed Source
P. Language Java Micro edition
Platforms J2ME MIDP1.0 enabled handsets
Interface Tiles, Keypad
Game Length -
Official site of Dweller


Dweller is the first roguelike created for java enabled cellphones, created in 2004 by Bjorn Bergstrom.

Description

Dweller is a fantasy roguelike for Java (MIDP2) enabled cellphones with the 'basic' roguelike features:

  • Simple quest (kill the Goblin king!)
  • Random dungeons with traps and secret doors
  • Monsters with simple AI
  • Items and item enchants
  • Inventory and equipment
  • Spells and ranged weapons
  • FOV
  • Save/Load
  • ASCII/Graphics support

Screenshots

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How to Play

Note: All keys can be redfined within the game to better suit your handset.

Movement

Use numeric keys or joystick to move.

Search

Use key 5 or center on joystick to stand still and search, pickup items and ascend/descend stairs.

Target/Look

Use key 0 to look around on the map/interact with things on the map or to target creatures if wielding a ranged weapon and ammo.

Use numeric keys or joystick to move cursor.

While in target mode use key 5 to select target or interact with things on the map.

Use key # to cycle between targets on the map

Combat

Move into monsters to attack them and into doors to open them.

Menu

Use * to bring up the game menu (inventory, character info, new game, save/load, message history, exit, version information)

Use # to go straight to the inventory screen.

Character stats

Your character has the four attributes; Attack, Defence, Magic and Speed. When displayed ingame the are shown as Attack/Defence/Magic/Speed.

Attack determines chance of doing damage in combat and the amount of damage that can be done in melee combat. Attack can be increased by using weapons and other items found in the dungeon.

Besides the attributes your character has Hit Points (Magic Points was removed in a recent version). When Hit Points reach 0 you die and have to start over.

Inventory

Available inventory slots are Melee Weapon, Missile Weapon, Armour, Shield, Helmet, Boots, Ring, Amulet. Use your inventory to equip/remove/drop/examine items you are carrying.

Versions and platforms

Latest Dweller version is v. 0.9.10, from February 2007. Dweller is free to download but Closed Source.

Supported devices:
- Alcatel OT 735i (v.0.6)
- Audiovox CDM-8615 (v.0.7.1)
- HP Ipaq 614(c)
- LG8020 (v.0.6)
- LG Fusic LX550 (v.0.8)
- Motorola i850 (v.0.7.1)
- Motorola V180 (v.0.6.27)
- Motorola V190 (v.0.8)
- Motorola V550 (v.0.6.27)
- Motorola V620 (v.0.7.12)
- Motorola A835 (v.0.6.27)
- Motorola V3 Razr (v.0.7.12)
- Motorola V980 (v.0.7.1)
- Motorola U6 PEBL (v.0.8)
- Motorola L7 SLVR (v.0.8)
- Nec e313 (v.0.6.27)
- Nec e616v (v.0.6.27)
- Nokia N-Gage (v.0.6.27)
- Nokia N-Gage QD (v.0.6.27)
- Nokia 2650 (v.0.6.8)
- Nokia 3100 (v.0.6)
- Nokia 3200 (v.0.6.27)
- Nokia 3510i (v.0.6)
- Nokia 3530 (v.0.3.515)
- Nokia 5100 (v.0.7.12)
- Nokia 5140 (v.0.7.1)
- Nokia 6021 (v.0.7.1)
- Nokia 6100 (v.0.6.11)
- Nokia 6600 (v.0.4.531)
- Nokia 6610 (v.0.6)
- Nokia 6620 (v.0.8)
- Nokia 6680 (v.0.7.12)
- Nokia 6820 (v.0.7.1)
- Nokia 7160 (v.0.7.12)
- Nokia 7210 (v.0.6)
- Nokia 7250i (v.0.4.531)
- Nokia 7610 (v.0.6.6)
- Nokia 7650 (v.0.6)
- Palm Treo 650 (v.0.7.12
- Samsung SGH-T809 (v.0.8)
- Sagem MyX5-2 (v.0.7.12)
- Sagem MyC5-2 (v.0.8)
- Sony Ericsson P800/P900 (v.0.5.803)
- Sony Ericsson T610 (v.0.6.11)
- Sony Ericsson T630 (v.0.6.27)
- Sony Ericsson T637 (v.0.6.18)
- Sony Ericsson Z500a (v.0.7.12)
- Sony Ericsson Z600 (v.0.6)
- Sony Ericsson K500i (v.0.6.27)
- Sony Ericsson K700i (v.0.5.920)
- Sony Ericsson Z1010 (v.0.7.1)
- sony ericsson w3001 - Sony Ericsson W810 (v.0.8)
- Siemens M55 (v.0.5.620)
- Siemens M65 (v.0.7.12)
- Siemens CX70 (v.0.7.12)
- Siemens CX75 (v.0.7.12)
- Samsung SGH-X100 (v.0.6.27)
- Samsung SGH-X450 (v.0.6.27)
- Samsung SGH-X495 (v.0.7.12)
- Samsung SGH-X600 (v.0.5.905)
- Sharp GX-15 (v.0.6.25)

Phones reported as non working
- Samsung SGH-X427 "Install error" (v.0.3.518)
- Siemens SL45i "Out of heap memory" (v.0.6)
- Motorola V525 "Crash after a few kills" (v.0.6.27)
- Siemens A65 "Doesn't start" (v.0.7.12)
- Siemens CF62 "Out of memory" (v.0.8)

External links

Change log

2007-02-05 v.0.9.10

FIX Inventory categories weren't correctly remembered when coming back FIX Corrected yet another issues with cloning

2007-02-05 v.0.9.9

FIX Minor text wrapping issue solved

2007-02-05 v.0.9.8

FIX Corrected wrapping in bottom infobar CHANGE Correct keys are shown in-game regardless of redefined keys

2007-02-02 v.0.9.7

FIX Alternate keys weren't saved correctly NEW Key bindings screen will be shown on startup if no keys have been defined

2007-02-02 v.0.9.6

FIX Corrected major crash in the new textbox

2007-02-01 v.0.9.5

FIX Corrected problems with the scrollbar FIX Corrected yet another cloning problem

2007-01-31 v.0.9.4

FIX Corrected problems with the new menues NEW Added some extra info to the gain level menu

2007-01-29 v.0.9.3

NEW Added scrollbar to the menues

2007-01-26 v.0.9.2

NEW Added alternate keys for the game commands CHANGE Added black outline on ASCII tiles FIX Defined keys are noew correctly saved

2007-01-15 v.0.9.1

NEW Added option to redefine keys NEW Added water as a dungeon tile

2007-01-03 v.0.9.0

NEW Improved dungeon generator NEW Items and creatures out of LOS are shown at their last know position CHANGE No more mushrooms in the top level forest CHANGE Player starts at the entrance to the dungeon

2006-10-24 v.0.8.3

FIX Gameplay balancing CHANGE UI improvements CHANGE A missed attack on a neutral target now correctly sets the target as hostile

2006-04-04 v.0.8.2

FIX You can no longer save the game if dead

2006-03-21 v.0.8.1

CHANGE Made the ASCII tiles non-transparent CHANGE Decreased rarity of Potion of Recharging to make the Wizard's life easier

2006-03-04 v.0.8

CHANGE New underlying rendering engine NEW Hiscore list NEW Added support for target cycling when in targeting mode

===2005-08-01 v.0.7.15 FIX Made charmed monsters a bit more intelligent when selecting target FIX Removed problem with equipment cycling if out of ammo FIX Pressing 0 on the gain level screen no longer removes the screen FIX Items of draining could drain more HP than the target had FIX Removed problem when targeting adjacent map square if it blocks LOS FIX Player now gains a little bit of xp for disarming traps FIX Sometimes xp was lost when failing to use spells CHANGE Renamed Comestible to Food

===2005-07-05 v.0.7.14 FIX Reduced power of Scroll of Enchant

===2005-07-03 v.0.7.13 FIX Enchanting an equipped item now correctly affect the player's stats FIX Charmed monsters will not attack themselves if no other monster is near FIX Corrected problem with equipment cycling in targeting mode

===2005-06-29 v.0.7.12 NEW Pressing 0 while in targeting mode cycles between useable and equipped items FIX Several "under the hood" improvements to improve code readability and speed

===2005-06-27 v.0.7.11 NEW Added Wizards Robe, Wizards Hat, Scroll of Enchant FIX Corrected a problem with item prefixes

2005-06-23 v.0.7.10

NEW Improved navigability back and forth between inventory screens NEW Added scrolls of magic mapping FIX Traps were always shown in the graphics version

2005-06-22 v.0.7.9

NEW Added All and Equipped to inventory listing CHANGE Grouped some items in the inventory FIX Max depth visited wasn't restored when loading a saved game FIX Minor optimizations to AI code to improve performance

2005-06-14 v.0.7.8

NEW Made some creatures neutral towards the player (wild dogs, bats, rats)

2005-06-13 v.0.7.7

CHANGE Improved messages in combat and reduced the number of prompts

2005-06-11 v.0.7.6

NEW Inventory is now divided into several categories CHANGE Saved game is automatically loaded upon startup CHANGE If no saved game exists, character creation screen is shown CHANGE Stat increase always possible on level up

2005-05-28 v.0.7.5

NEW Monsters will not use ranged attacks if outside player's light radius NEW Added option to open a door while in look mode.

2005-05-23 v.0.7.4

NEW Chests and trapped chests. Use 5 to interact. CHANGE Improved environment graphics by Petr "JuPiTeR" Visek.

2005-03-22 v.0.7.3

FIX Once and for all removed the possibility to target yourself with a missile weapon FIX Corrected problem with carrying capacity based on character type FIX Door and trap gfx added

2005-03-19 v.0.7.2

FIX Removed weird enchantments on some items like Deadly Gold Coins and so on NEW The player will regain HP and MP when reaching a previously unvisited depth NEW Player name for each character type

2005-03-08 v.0.7.1

FIX Corrected newly introduced bug when picking up identical items FIX Solved problem when deleting finished game upon application exit FIX Entire screen is cleared. No more white stripes at the edges. FIX Corrected graphical glitches in the new rendering system FIX Corrected problem when targeting using magic items FIX No message was sometimes given if unable to target creature NEW Added Book of Charms and the possibility to charm monsters NEW Added extra colouring in inventory

2005-03-01 v.0.7.0

NEW Added some beautiful graphics kindly contributed by Petr "JuPiTeR" Visek. Thanks Petr!

2005-01-07 v.0.6.36

NEW The player will be notified if a save game exists when the game is started

2005-01-04 v.0.6.35

CHANGE Player will always start on up/down stairs if going down/up

2005-01-02 v.0.6.34

CHANGE You can no longer gain more than one level at a time FIX Poison didn't properly reduce attack and defence of victim

2005-01-01 v.0.6.33

CHANGE Key 1/3 and 7/9 now actually move an entire page up or down in the menues CHANGE "You go deeper into the dungeon" -> "You go down to depth x" CHANGE Prevented use of offensive spells on yourself CHANGE Scrolls do not require any MP and are easier to use than books and wands FIX Solved monster item drops that replaced item already on the ground FIX Speed items didn't stack properly NEW Added more "flavour" texts to items, based on their enchantments

2004-12-30 v.0.6.32

CHANGE Game menu remembers it's last state (less scrolling) CHANGE Increased chance of MP recovery NEW Added individual carrying capacity for the different character classes NEW Added "Carrying x/y" to Character screen to show inventory weight and carrying capacity

2004-12-29 v.0.6.31

CHANGE Made level ups a bit more frequent on higher levels CHANGE Changed from "You reached depth x" to "Depth x" to fit smaller displays CHANGE Targets standing in a cell that blocks LOS can still be targeted CHANGE Level up/death screen shown AFTER actual game messages instead of before FIX Corrected some weight problems (bows and books weighed 0) NEW Pressing # while in "examine" mode will take you to the inventory NEW Pressing # while in "item menu" mode will take you back to the inventory

2004-12-27 v.0.6.30

NEW Load option on the game menu isn't shown if there is no save game

2004-12-26 v.0.6.29

FIX Sometimes nothing was summoned on summon traps FIX Solved item drops that replaced item already on the ground

2004-12-25 v.0.6.28

CHANGE Prevented monster drops on top of stairs and in doorways NEW Added option to disarm traps when in look mode NEW Added option to close door when in look mode

2004-12-22 v.0.6.27

FIX Removed some graphical glitches

2004-12-20 v.0.6.26

CHANGE The auto target changes back to the player if target is dead FIX No longer showing "You see the player..." when targeting yourself

2004-12-19 v.0.6.25

NEW Added "You see xxx" message in targeting mode for both monsters and items

2004-12-17 v.0.6.24

FIX No more level up screen if dying and getting a level up in the same round. FIX Arrows should never replace current item on ground (for real this time :-) CHANGE Made potions regain a fixed amount of HP/MP

2004-12-10 v.0.6.23

NEW Inventory remembers last selected position -> less scrolling NEW Targeting interface remembers last target NEW Added two new room types FIX Strange LOS glitches fixed CHANGE Made some minor change to the dungeon generation code CHANGE Modified item rarity of items drops from killed monsters

2004-12-09 v.0.6.22

FIX Removed problem with items and monsters in walls on the surface level CHANGE Toned down xp received from perfect hits CHANGE Stat increase will occur less often once on higher player levels

2004-12-08 v.0.6.21

FIX Corrected the ClassCastException bug when loading a game NEW A first version of magically enchanted/cursed items

2004-12-07 v.0.6.20

CHANGE No need to show "miss" if "fumble" CHANGE Always center on player even when screen extent goes outside map boundary -> fewer messages that cover game area

2004-12-02 v.0.6.19

FIX Corrected typo 'fail' -> 'fails' FIX Weapon enchantment effects no longer shown if the target died by the normal attack damage

2004-12-01 v.0.6.18

FIX Dropping same kind of item on occupied cell modifed amount incorrectly NEW Small chance that weapons and ammo can be enchanted NEW Differentiated interval between different stat increases on level up based on player class

2004-11-26 v.0.6.17

NEW Player starts with weapons and armour equiped

2004-11-26 v.0.6.16

FIX You can no longer target a monster outside your FOV but within a clear line of fire FIX Savegame is deleted when dying FIX Never repeat "You're standing on" and similar messages FIX Arrows from enemy fire never replace existing item on the ground CHANGE Stairs down are no longer generated on level 10 CHANGE Modifications to the combat code

2004-11-24 v.0.6.15

FIX Savegame is deleted when dying CHANGE Toned down damage from perfect hits

2004-11-24 v.0.6.14

FIX Corrected a serious bug in the item and monster generation code that with high certainty crashed the game when going down to level 6 or below. FIX Corrected some combat messages CHANGE Downleft and downright in menu skips the four subsequent items in the list and upleft and upright skips the 4 preceding items CHANGE Temporarily went back to the old prompt NEW Menu coloring which makes the selected item stand out a bit more CHANGE Added penalty for firing bow at adjacent targets

2004-11-22 v.0.6.13

CHANGE Reworked part of the attack and damage code

2004-11-21 v.0.6.12

CHANGE Increased rarity of mushrooms in the forest CHANGE Decreased effect of mushrooms CHANGE Renamed "Watery potion" to "Weak potion" and "Thick potion" to "Strong potion" CHANGE Loading a saved game no longer deletes it (although dying does). NEW Perfect hits does extra damage and gives xp NEW Up when on first item in a menu takes you to the last and vice versa FIX Removed possibility for player (and AI) to select a target if a monster is in the way

2004-11-19 v.0.6.11

NEW Downleft and downright in the menues selects the last item in the list and upleft and upright selects the first item in the list NEW Perfect hits in melee and ranged combat NEW Unable to drop something in an occupied cell NEW Distance to target now effects chance of hitting with a bow NEW Hp and xp modifications are now shown for ranged attacks NEW Added potions of recharging NEW Wizard now starts with a potion of recharging and a scroll of teleport NEW Added some new books FIX Unmodified attack stat effects chance of hitting with a bow instead of modified attack stat FIX Corrected incorrect text when fire spells backfire FIX Entire stat line at the bottom of the screen is refreshed when updated FIX Removed problem with targeting a monster in a cell that blocks LOS

2004-11-11 v.0.6.10

CHANGE Goblin archers are less powerful in hand to hand combat

2004-11-10 v.0.6.9

NEW Added mushrooms of healing that can be found in the forest NEW Added healing potions of varying strength

2004-11-05 v.0.6.8

NEW Experience required for next level shown in character screen NEW Wizard starts with a Book of Fire FIX Incorrect message was displayed for missed damage effects

2004-11-02 v.0.6.7

BUG Load crashed if a savegame didn't exist

2004-11-02 v.0.6.6

BUG 0.6.5 wouldn't start at all... FIX Removed the "You died!" and "You die!" combo

2004-11-01 v.0.6.5

FIX Recovery of MP was accidentally removed when removing automatic HP recovery NEW Current experience shown in Character screen NEW Nokia version with full canvas

2004-10-24 v.0.6.4

NEW Added Goblin archers BUG Removed increase in HP when wielding many items

2004-10-18 v.0.6.3

NEW Monsters will sometimes move around blocking obstacles to reach the player NEW Added a message when drinking a potion BUG Monsters are no longer generated in walls on first level FIX Player can no longer fire arrows on himself

2004-10-17 v.0.6.2

FIX Increased agressivity of monsters FIX Reduced heap memory footprint NEW Damage dealt to monster shown NEW Experience gained by killing monster shown NEW Failed use of wands now told to the player NEW Added messages when a target resist an effect

2004-09-26 v.0.6.1

BUG Quest message wasn't shown when starting a new game

2004-09-24 v.0.6

NEW Player starts in the wilderness above the dungeon NEW Simple quest. Kill the Goblin King! CHANGE Change back to no automatic recovery of HP to make the game more interesting

2004-09-20 v.0.5.920

NEW Message when changing to Target/Look mode and out of ammo FIX Reduced heap space use even more. Should probably result in a speed incease as well

2004-09-12 v.0.5.912

FIX Reduced memory footprint due to heap space issues on some Nokia phones. FIX Corrected potential problem in the load/save code NEW Improved creature generation NEW Player class is shown on the Character menu

2004-09-10 v.0.5.910

BUG Opening a door gave the message "Your standing in a doorway" even though the player didn't move there

2004-09-05 v.0.5.905

FIX Increased damage from arrows BUG Removed a bug that made it possible to shoot through walls NEW Added a New Game option on the Game Menu with a simple character selection screen (Warrior, Wizard or Ranger) NEW Magic can backfire NEW Added some new items

2004-09-04 v.0.5.904

BUG Corrected bug in cloning of items/monsters BUG Load/Save bug fixed FIX Code cleanups and improvements FIX Changed the AI code to work better with attack spells

2004-08-29 v.0.5.829

BUG Corrected bug in attack spells (some creatures that shouldn't have fire attacks had) BUG Corrected bug in inventory when dropping the last item in the last

2004-08-28 v.0.5.828

BUG Corrected bug in inventory stacking NEW More items and creatures

2004-08-17 v.0.5.825

NEW Item and creature definitions moved to a preprocessed XML file (note: not all items and creatures redefined in XML yet) FIX Improved execution speed by optimizing item and creature datastructures NEW Minor gui improvements in inventory

2004-08-17 v.0.5.817

BUG Corrected NullPointerException bug

2004-08-03 v.0.5.807

FIX Changed so that poison affects only current attack and defence, not max. FIX Removed the silly "The Player gestures" message if using magic on yourself

2004-08-03 v.0.5.803

FIX Player is spawned on stairs down on first level and on stairs up on any other level FIX Items and creatures are only generated on empty cells to prevent covering stairs NEW Current/maximum stats for Attack, Defense, Magic and Speed. NEW Character info screen shows unmodified and modified stats

2004-06-20 v.0.5.623

BUG Fixed a bug when dropping one item out of a stack of items

2004-06-20 v.0.5.622

BUG Corrected a bug when removing the last item in the inventory FIX Removed the auto save when going up/down stairs NEW Added autosave when the application is paused (incoming call, SMS etc) NEW Player is spawned on stairs down to assure that the player can leave the level

2004-06-20 v.0.5.621

NEW Added HP and MP on the gain level screen

2004-06-20 v.0.5.620

BUG Removed a bug that made the message history always blank FIX Shortened the "You reached dungeon depth..." text. It was too long to fit on some screens. FIX Improved the game loop. Overall game speed is increased. FIX Monsters are removed immediately when they die, instead of at the end of game loop


2004-06-16 v.0.5.616

FIX Made a few low level improvements to increase speed and reduce code size FIX Improved text output when targeting self with a spell

2004-06-13 v.0.5.613

NEW Ranged weapons and ammo NEW Added gain level screen NEW Variable number of message lines based on screen height NEW Added weapons of fire, crushing, poison and draining BUG Corrected a bug when switching views BUG Corrected a bug when using wands FIX Corrected error in the look/target code

2004-06-12 v.0.4.612

NEW Added scrolls of draining NEW Wounded/weak monsters will try to flee from the player FIX Minor fix in the gain experience code that might cause trouble

2004-06-11 v.0.4.611

NEW Added weapons of draining

2004-06-06 v.0.4.608

NEW Added wands with a limited number of charges NEW Added scrolls of recharging. Works on items on the ground and on creatures.

2004-06-06 v.0.4.606

NEW Spiders can poison and permanently weaken their targets NEW Added new monster Fire spirit NEW Added scrolls of healing, teleport and slow monster FIX Secret doors weren't flagged as hidden. FIX Search now actually works. Hidden traps and doors can now be found.

2004-06-04 v.0.4.604

NEW Moving to a "special" cell (door, stairs etc) will be shown as a message.

2004-06-02 v.0.4.602

BUG Fixed crash when pressing 5 in Look mode (works in Target mode)

2004-05-31 v.0.4.531

FIX Corrected a typo (equiped=equipped) FIX Compressed multiple "You die!" messages into a single one. FIX Toned down the amount of damage made to prevent freak one hit kills. FIX Tweaked the display routines NEW Look/Target mode, numeric key 0 to activate/deactivate NEW Simple magic, Scroll of Fire, Use from inventory and select a target NEW If standing on an item a brief description will be shown.

2004-05-27 v.0.3.527

BUG Fixed a bug when exiting the game

2004-05-18 v.0.3.518

NEW Summon Trap NEW Teleport Trap NEW Autosave when changing dungeonlevel FIX Character screen displayed MP incorrectly NEW Resting (and moving) has a chance to regain MP FIX Level up increases both current and max HP/MP, not just max HP/MP NEW Version info in Game Menu NEW Bash down jammed doors and lockpick locked doors

2004-05-18 v.0.3.517

FIX Modified level 2 exp threshhold NEW If player moves to a cell with an item it's name is shown as a message NEW Added a small chance (higher when standing still) of HP recovery each turn FIX Made dark grey entities like Spiders a bit lighter NEW Inventory and game menu can be left using # and * NEW Added game over screen NEW Listsize indicator for inventory

2004-05-15 v.0.3.515

BUG Fixed unequip bug when dropping one item from a stack NEW Added experience levels and stat gain NEW Added dungeonlevel counter on Character screen NEW Added simple encumbrance (no speed reduction but limited, non fixed,

   inventory size)

NEW Added secret doors and traps NEW Added search option used when standing still and when moving (less chance) NEW Listsize indicator for game menu NEW New dungeoncreation algorithm

Changes in previous versions

NEW Added scrolling to the character info screen

BUG Corrected serious bug in the scheduler when changing level BUG Corrected bug in menues

NEW Added a Game Menu accessible from the * key NEW Added a Character command to the Game Menu that shows HitPoint, MagicPoints, Attack, Defense, Magic and Speed attributes NEW Added an Exit command to the Game Menu NEW Added a Message History available from the Game Menu (*) FIX Shortened the player stats line on the map to '@ HP MP Att/Def/Mag/Spd FIX Shortened the inventory stat line FIX Corrected the error with healing potions increasing the maximum hp (Note that healing potions won't stack because of the way the code handles items with random attributes/modifiers) FIX Fixed the "You hit the player" message that occured whenever you attacked something

FIX Limited the number of lines displyed to 2+ and grouped identical messages. This can give a bit odd results like if two rats attack and damage you will result in a single "The Rat hits you", but it's better than too many messages.

BUG Corrected an error in the Save command. NEW Added a Remove command in the inventory to remove an equiped item.

NEW Added a speed stat and a new scheduler to handle the varying speed of creatures NEW Inventory actions (drop, use) take time to perform NEW Added commands 'Drop One' and 'Drop All' in inventory NEW Added more items and some new creatures NEW Monsters get thougher the deeper you go NEW Experimental final "boss" BUG Fixed bug in FOV BUG Fixed bug in inventory FIX Lots of small code improvements