We're starting up a new beta cycle to get a bunch of changes in and bugs fixed. As usual.
1.5.7 RC2
Ok, got some bugs whacked here, including the elusive sticky-driver-after-reboot mania, although I'm leaving the "wtf" in the error in case it happens again, just to terrorize Hamut. This also fixes some big socket deadlock mania.
My thanks to all who helped out reporting that sticky driver issue - I'm very glad we found this before production launch, since it was so sneaky. Your assistance is appreciated.
So without further ado, the list:
* Fixed startup to handle existing drivers left around by /driver. Big fix.
* Fixed startup to swallow unsupported OSes when using /nodriver. Good luck.
* Fixed deadlock in remote code cleanup, causing Glider to misbehave on /gliderexit or when closed with an existing connection.
Download link:
http://www.mmoglider.com/Beta/157_RC2/GliderDeploy.exe
1.5.7 RC1
1.5.6 is gone before it ever happened. We had to use up another version number with this because so much of the pieces changed. But it's ok, the golden memories of 1.5.6 will live on forever in our minds. Well, at least awhile.
Anyway, 1.5.7 beta is ready and it's a big change. I highly recommend reading the "who starts what" FAQ here:
Glider Forums
Make sure you back up your Glider folder first... then download the file below into your Glider directory and run it! And cross your fingers. And save any unsaved changes you have to important documents in other applications.
The Bullets
* Huge startup changes: no more Launchpad, start/stop any time - see small FAQ in Beta board!
* Added Hamut's spiffy vendor tab to config for better vending control.
* Added new hidden config option: NoVersionPop to disable "there is a new version of Glider" popups.
* Added a few small overloads to Hover and Interact on GUnit to bypass Glider's automatic heading adjustment.
* Added an overload for GMerchant constrcutor so you can force the gossip index yourself in case Glider's guess is incorrect.
* Fixed annoying bug with Glider re-adding classes to config file when touched via remote.
* Fixed small bug with vending that closed backpack if your character only has the default backpack equipped.
* Moved SecCheck into Glider config, with option to disable periodic warning.
* Changed localization to fall through language-specific files on missing strings, allowing tiny non-English to be created with specific entries.
Things to do before downloading:
Stop all copies of the game.
Stop all copies of Glider.
If you're running multiple instances of Glider concurrently, reboot to clean out any old drivers.
Download link:
http://www.mmoglider.com/Beta/157_RC1/GliderDeploy.exe