FAZ R5

R5 is currently in public beta testing (Feb 2009). Check out the Development forum for more information, in particular this thread.

Changelog

There is a new entry under <Esc> Game Bandwidth (w0dk4)
With these options: Dial-Up (33k), (56k), Broadband (128k), (512k), (>1mbit)

The above settings control how much DATA YOUR CLIENT RECEIVES from the server (not sends).

It ONLY comes into play in busy (crowded) sectors by sending updates for ships that would not have made the 'cut off' at a lower setting.
F5 Investment panel improved (KGJV)
- Tech being invested now shows time remaining
- There is a checkbox to hide completed tech
- There is a checkbox to show unavailable tech, and what is required to make it available
Multi-team alliances can be set by the Game Controller (KGJV)
- Ships treat allied bases like carriers
- Friendly Fire applied to allies
Graphics engine upgraded to DX 9 (Doofus, KGJV)
Additional MDL call expansions (Andon)
Many of these are restricted to only the player's ship or their parent ship due to the possibility for unfair use
Mass Limited Alephs (Andon)

Fixed a bug caused by R4 which caused cons to dodge missiles when lining up at a rock (dogbones)
Fixed a bug in Experimental mode which disallowed escape pods.
2 server crash issues fixed.
Fixes to several "Unfair" MDL calls (Andon)
These fixed calls can be called for the "parent" ship of a turret gunner as that is considered the player's "ship"

While these expansions can still be "used" with the "target" parameter, they simply return 0 for anything but the player's ship.

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