Search
Forum Home | Login
CariElf
CariElf
Join Date 08/2001
+68 sdemployee

Change log for 1.5 (Release)

September 10, 2008 2:00:32 PM from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

+ NEW: Impulse Reactor games
  + Multiplayer games now listed on the Community tab of Impulse - Join a game without having to launch TPM first!
  + Clicking on the Create button on the Community tab will launch the game in multiplayer mode so that you can start choosing game settings immediately
  + Earn achievements which will be stored on-line.
  + Multiplayer setup screen now connects to #polmachine on irc.stardock.com
      + If you have a registered nick, add the password to the prefs.ini file in My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008 (using notepad or another text editor) under SetupOptions with the key IRCNickPassword
          + Example: IRCNickPassword = Password
  + Network code now uses threads to prevent disconnects when alt-tabbed out of the game
 
+ NEW: Added Print Shop screen
    + Accessible from Title screen
   + Select a candidate, select a template, and hit Print
   + Uses new printer library to get default printer and copy mwins to the page
   + Added PrintShopTemplates.xml to specifiy the templates
   + Added placeholder thumbnail images for templates

+ NEW: Vice-presidential candidates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden.

+ NEW: Candidate packages
   + A .candidate “candidate package” file is created for every custom candidate when the candidate is saved.
    + The file contains both the candidate and the config information
    + The file is saved in /my documents/my games/polmachine2008/candidates/packages
    + The file can be placed in the game’s command line, and this will cause the game to split the file and save both
       The .candidatexml and .candidatecfgxml files in the appropriate places
    + The .candidate file can be associated with polmachine2.exe so that the user can just double-click a .candidate file to import it
    + When the candidate is loaded into the game, the game will generate an image file for it (if the image file for any candidate is missing it is now generated)
   + When you import a candidate package, it is saved into your /candidates/packages folder

+ NEW: Randomization options

+ NEW: Snapshot now creates a 50x50 jpg that can be used as your avatar image in your Impulse account

+ NEW: Elements to create new candidates

+ NEW: Password protected games

+ FIXED: Bug where max mip levels was not set to the correct value

+ FIXED: Multisample 1x is no longer available as an option as it really didn't do anything

+ FIXED: LoadScenarioList function to return the correct value

+ TWEAK: Better thumbnail images

+ TWEAK: Added more error messages

Note: If you have any trouble updating the retail copy of the game via Impulse, please re-download and install Impulse from http://www.impulsedriven.com to get the latest version of the client. 

Locked Post
Search this post
Advanced Search
Subscription Options
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
ZubaZ
Join Date 11/2001
+917
Reply #1 September 10, 2008 3:19:36 PM
from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Woo woo!

 

Thanks all!

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
Ch3rokee
Join Date 05/2005
+1
Reply #2 September 10, 2008 3:41:02 PM
from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Hello, I just wanted to report that because the Multiplayer Login screen only accepts 12 character passwords I can't join.

Although I can join directly from impulse, but when I exit the game and try to join again from the Multiplayer Login screen, my nick and password appear to be entered, but it still doesn't recognizes my password longer than 12 characteres.

And thanks for the update.

 

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
CariElf
Join Date 08/2001
+68 sdemployee
Reply #3 September 10, 2008 4:29:51 PM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

Hello, I just wanted to report that because the Multiplayer Login screen only accepts 12 character passwords I can't join.

That's odd.  I could swear that the Impulse team told me that 12 was the password character limit.  You might be able to work around it by passing your account information as a command line parameter.

Right click on The Political Machine 2008 in Impulse and choose Open Application Folder. 

Right click on PolMachine2008 and choose Send to Desktop (Create Shortcut). 

Right click on the shortcut and choose Properties.

Left Click in the Target field and hit the End key so that the keyboard cursor moves to the end of the field.  Hit space.

Valid command line parameters are:

w - no switch, runs the game in a window

/username - followed by your username, in quotes if you have a space

/password - followed by your password, also in quotes if you have a space.

/multiplayer - takes you directly to the world setup screen to create a multiplayer game that will be listed on Impulse. Only works if you also have valid Impulse login specified with /username and /password.

You can also try editing the prefs.ini found in My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008 with notepad or another text editor.  Under the section [Multiplayer] there should be the keys ImpulseLogin and ImpulsePassword.   Also, if you have a registered nick on irc.stardock.com, you can set that under SetupOptions with the key IRCNickPassword.

 

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
Ch3rokee
Join Date 05/2005
+1
Reply #4 September 10, 2008 5:15:19 PM
from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Hello Cari, I've used a password longer than 12 character for many months (more than a year for sure) and always worked on SC and on Impulse.

I first tried entering the full password on prefs.ini but it still didn't accept the longer password.

Then I tried the command line parameters, but they didn't work either (I think the password command didn't do anything).

I know I could just change my password to make it shorter, but I thought you should know this.

 

Thank you.

 

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
phoenixman13
Join Date 06/2008
0
Reply #5 September 11, 2008 1:30:45 AM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

Has any one else noticed that Since version 1.5, your opponent can't pick a VP???

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
ScottTykoski
Join Date 03/2001
+132 sdemployee
Reply #6 September 11, 2008 3:29:54 PM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

Hmm...I haven't been able to reproduce pheonix's VP problem. Anyone else?

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
daniel2424
Join Date 08/2008
0
Reply #7 September 11, 2008 4:53:54 PM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

I've had the same VP problem as phoenix about 1/2 the time, and every time that occurs, the game freezes and closes on my first action of the turn

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
LeeS08
Join Date 09/2008
0
Reply #8 September 11, 2008 10:48:20 PM
from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I cant get it to download for some reason

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
James Rove
Join Date 09/2004
0
Reply #9 September 11, 2008 11:15:02 PM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

I played 1.5 release version once and have the same VP problem as phoenixman. The computer doesn't seem to pick a running mate.

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
Modern Marxist
Join Date 11/2004
0
Reply #10 September 12, 2008 11:59:23 AM
from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Quoting James Rove,
reply 9
I played 1.5 release version once and have the same VP problem as phoenixman. The computer doesn't seem to pick a running mate.

 

same here.  i've typically picked obama and run against mccain.  i pick biden no problem but poor john mcsame remains alone until the game ends. 

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
ScottTykoski
Join Date 03/2001
+132 sdemployee
Reply #11 September 12, 2008 1:21:05 PM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

So weird...upon further inspection I've definatly seen this bug in action. You guys enjoy the easy victories until the next update

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
DrCorday
Join Date 03/2003
0
Reply #12 September 12, 2008 5:28:39 PM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

I haven't tried the patch yet, but has an option to pause between state electoral votes been added during the election results? I'm guessing not.

 

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
ScottTykoski
Join Date 03/2001
+132 sdemployee
Reply #13 September 12, 2008 8:42:48 PM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

DrCorday: 'Fraid not   What in particular were you looking for?  If we did a slower version of the results, I would imagine commentator play-by-play and specific stats (who voted, and why, and perhaps some voter quotes)....much more in-depth that we could do in a patch.

But, if you have a quick(er) and easy(er) suggestion, perhaps we can get it in!

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
EventHorizonKris
Join Date 05/2008
0
Reply #14 September 13, 2008 12:37:36 AM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

Would it be possible to reveal the results of the states that are the closest last?  It would soom to be more realistic if say, Nevada where one candidate was destroying another was revealed way before Ohio where it was an extremely tight, down to the wire race.  It would certainly add to the drama in a close election.

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
EventHorizonKris
Join Date 05/2008
0
Reply #15 September 13, 2008 12:46:55 AM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

Errr, seem, not soom. 

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
ScottTykoski
Join Date 03/2001
+132 sdemployee
Reply #16 September 13, 2008 7:55:44 AM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

Hmm...I guess a simple solution to this would be: any states that are 2% or less apart (show up pink on the map view) would get pushed to the back of the tally list. You show off the 'sure things' then loop back around to the battleground states. May now always end up in a nail biter, but at least it wouldn't require Cali and Hawaii to the be lynch-pins.

At least, I THINK it's simple...I'd have to check out the code (the guy that wrote that part is long gone). I'll keep you posted

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
DrCorday
Join Date 03/2003
0
Reply #17 September 13, 2008 9:48:06 AM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

Quoting BoogieBac,
reply 13
DrCorday: 'Fraid not   What in particular were you looking for? 
But, if you have a quick(er) and easy(er) suggestion, perhaps we can get it in!

Just the option to 'press any key to continue' after each state result is shown. It would result in 49 keypresses during the results phase but that would work for me. And it would have to be optional. 

 

Quoting BoogieBac,
reply 13
If we did a slower version of the results, I would imagine commentator play-by-play and specific stats (who voted, and why, and perhaps some voter quotes)....much more in-depth that we could do in a patch.

That would be way cool!

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
Modern Marxist
Join Date 11/2004
0
Reply #18 September 13, 2008 1:34:09 PM
from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Quoting EventHorizonKris,
reply 14
Would it be possible to reveal the results of the states that are the closest last?  It would soom to be more realistic if say, Nevada where one candidate was destroying another was revealed way before Ohio where it was an extremely tight, down to the wire race.  It would certainly add to the drama in a close election.

 

if this is feasible, it would be great. 

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
EventHorizonKris
Join Date 05/2008
0
Reply #19 September 13, 2008 4:25:44 PM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

Quoting BoogieBac,
reply 16
Hmm...I guess a simple solution to this would be: any states that are 2% or less apart (show up pink on the map view) would get pushed to the back of the tally list. You show off the 'sure things' then loop back around to the battleground states. May now always end up in a nail biter, but at least it wouldn't require Cali and Hawaii to the be lynch-pins.

At least, I THINK it's simple...I'd have to check out the code (the guy that wrote that part is long gone). I'll keep you posted

 

Awesome, thanks for looking in to that.  There's nothing more anti-climactic than having a close race because of a few eastern states that are pink only to have the outcome obvious by the time you hit Illinois because you know exactly how the Midwest and the West are going to turn out.  And if you could combine this idea with the slower/detailed result idea above it would add an incredible amount of drama and realism to the entire in game election.

 

 

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
Modern Marxist
Join Date 11/2004
0
Reply #20 September 17, 2008 3:15:08 PM
from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

how's the patch/fix coming along? i cant wait to play without cheating the computer!

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
ScottTykoski
Join Date 03/2001
+132 sdemployee
Reply #21 September 17, 2008 9:25:00 PM
from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

1.50.050 should have the VP fix, and it fixes a bunch of other issues, and you can play against Express players.

So I suggest you get it

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
CariElf
Modern Marxist
Join Date 11/2004
0
Reply #22 September 17, 2008 10:15:08 PM
from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

right on!!

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
View all recent posts
Mark all posts as read Delete cookies created by the forum Return to Top
Stardock Forums v        Server Load Time:   Page Render Time:
Stardock Entertainment

Press | Support
Copyright © 2025 Stardock Entertainment. The Political Machine is a trademark of Stardock Entertainment. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All rights reserved.