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Artificial Planet Changelog

What's new in Artificial Planet 1.1.1

Apr 1, 2016
  • Recompiled with new GLScene and old JEDI (fixed) Still not completely fixed, but mostly.

New in Artificial Planet 1.1.0 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Recompiled with new GLScene and new JEDI (broken)

New in Artificial Planet 1.0.1 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Lifespan to DNA (applied to Ladybugs)
  • Changed MouseInfo to show FullDisplay
  • Modified DNA form to include Lifespan
  • Made FireTrees extinguish when underwater
  • Synched with latest GLScene (Nov27 2003)

New in Artificial Planet 1.0.0 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Official Release
  • Added Artificial Planet Manual by Dennis Murczak
  • New splash screen (Matt Weaver)
  • Added Code Structure Documents (Pasdoc/Aaron)
  • New land textures (Dennis)
  • Upgraded texture seams and blending
  • Identical textures on world load
  • Added optimizations to Positioning (still room for more opt)
  • Optimized planet texture changing
  • Added Advanced Mode in Settings (hides AI/collisions)
  • Set trees to reproduce only within XY radius (thins them out)
  • Fixed camera at poles (not sane, but less crazy)
  • Fixed targeting arrow keys

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.9 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Set internal water system to more closely match visual water system
  • Fixed fullscreen camera bar hiding
  • Fixed populations form bug
  • Fixed populations lines to become fixed length over time
  • Fixed FireTrees (new model, casted long shadow)
  • Fixed Seeds (new model, now cast shadow)
  • Set water tool default to 1
  • Fixed vInterface "camEyes" text (was blank)
  • Sped up Keyboard checking
  • Sped up AIPosition.Fuel
  • Set Populations default Refresh Rate to 4, Crop to 1024
  • Added WaterMax and LandMax to AIGrid
  • Added precalculated X*10 and Y*10 to AICoordinates
  • Tweaked terrain collision
  • Revamped NSIS installer (no more quicklaunch)

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.8 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added AIMissileDefence and AIMissile
  • -Detects and destroys incoming asteroids
  • Major interface cleanup:
  • -Added Disasters menu
  • -Moved Cameras to bottom
  • -Rearranged and polished buttons
  • -Made buttons bigger
  • -Moved shadows to visuals toolbar
  • Fixed blinking mouse pick
  • Fixed Tfm3DEnvironment.FindTarget(aThing: AIThing);
  • Fixed LastTool after Reality Stop/Start
  • Fixed Intangible objects making splash noise
  • Added Random Asteroids setting in Set Menu
  • Added "Next Kind" targetting camera button

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.7 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added option to disable creation of FireFX
  • Fixed Starfield bug
  • Fixed "Vicious Circle" of Lightning
  • Fixed AVI Recording bug
  • Added new AVIDirect and AVIFrame buttons to control moviemaking
  • Added some hints and tips

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.6 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Speech (AISpeech, text bubbles in 3D View)
  • Added Camera Eyes (first person perspective of your target)
  • Added AIFireTrees (to simulate a forest fire)
  • Added AVIRecorder (makes AVI movies, no sound)
  • Added HighPoly fruits and High Detail button to Audio menu
  • Updated Purgatory system with new Trash system
  • Added Plant Removal cursor
  • Added Life.Die cursor
  • Added Thing removal cursor
  • Added AIThingList.Tangibles
  • Fixed Cease bug
  • Fixed AnyBeacon divided by 0
  • Fixed non-existing objects getting fueled
  • Added Lightning Button
  • Added Rain Cloud Button
  • Modified Storm Cloud to no rain
  • Added Restore button (restores time and space window)
  • Added Harm button (-256 health)
  • Fixed old apple tree model (appletree.3ds)
  • Modified AIBall.Fuel -> added Position.TurnTowardsVelocity
  • Added some new icons (jump, multicast, storm, lightning, etc)
  • Fixed MouseInfo leave-behind HUDText bug
  • Set Atmosphere default to On
  • Fixed Asteroid model positioning
  • Stopped close zoom from going to Avatar mode (was annoying)
  • Added AIThing.Report

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.5.d (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Camera goes to next target of kind if target dies
  • Sharks attack ducks
  • Fixed: object selection with multicast shadows
  • Fixed: Lists form starts with autorefresh off
  • Added: Volume Control via Sound menu (delayed)
  • Moved track and predict trails to Sound menu
  • Added AnyBeacon to Tools menu (a beacon to produce any thing)

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.5.c (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Improved error form
  • Fixed free floating camera crash bug (some uncommon inconsistencies remain)
  • Updated Show Cursor button functionality
  • Updated Atmosphere button functionality
  • Many small user interface improvements and tweaks

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.5.b (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Shadows (thanks Philipp and mrqzz)
  • Added GraphicsEdge Tip of the Day, from GLData CVS (thanks Aaron)
  • Tweaked AIBeacon.PopThing
  • Fixed fruit->seed collision problem
  • Added Remember 3D View settings to User Registry settings
  • Fixed hole in duck model (thanks Halobear)
  • Updated Grazers (now mating community creatures)
  • Added email reporting to fError.pas
  • Improved Error Reporting
  • New birds models (reversed wing faces for shadows)
  • New tree models (reversed leaf faces for shadows)
  • New hawk model (reversed wing faces for shadows)
  • Added Multicast shadows option to Visuals toolbar
  • Added Shadow volumes option to Visuals toolbar

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.5.a (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added collision detection and response (AIThings.CheckCollisions)
  • Added kinetic energy to collisions
  • Added AIThing.OnCollide; virtual
  • Added AIOrbiter.OnCollide; override -> Explode
  • Suns and moons can collide and explode
  • Disabled photograph graphic (alot faster)
  • Added AICloud.Perform (lightning, etc)
  • Increased explosion damage
  • Added Error handling form
  • Removed JVL Tip of the Day (caused major crashes)

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.4 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added multicolored trees/fruits/seeds
  • Modified AI code to search for more fruits (birds, fish etc)
  • Added AIEvolvingTree
  • Added AIEvolvingFruit
  • Added AIEvolvingSeed
  • Added TGLColorProxyObject to GLScene
  • Added Color to DNA
  • Added BreakLimits to f3DEnvironment (allows user to go beyond max)
  • Added Repeat button
  • Added ladybug and ant tracking buttons
  • Added DNA.SaveToINI
  • Added Go/Stop label to Application.Title
  • Added AIThingList.Fruits // list of all fruits
  • Added AIThingList.Prey // list of all prey
  • Added AIThingList.Predators // list of all predators
  • Added AIThing.IsFruit
  • Added AIThing.IsPrey
  • Added AIThing.IsPredator
  • Improved AI of many creatures
  • Added ReloadBaseDNAs (reloads all the base DNA files)
  • Modified AquaPlants to have a FruitTimer (random on create)
  • Added AIForce.Alter methods
  • Improved Bird Mating
  • Fixed Hawks
  • Made Foxes and Rabbits into AIGeneticCreatures
  • Added AIMatingSingle (mating creature without community)
  • Added Jump button
  • Added object control keys when in target mode
  • Added camera move keys when in target mode
  • Set maximum force to 5 instead of 10 (fixes ultrafast bug)
  • Added mouse control of objects velocity (Tool = tMove)
  • Added RefreshRate and Crop edit boxes to Populations form
  • Removed camTrack and camFind modes
  • Set New planets to Go mode
  • Disabled Middle Button function to change target (for older mice)

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.3 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Ladybug.ini DNA text file (Thanks Dushan)
  • Added Fox.ini and Rabbit.ini (Dushan Tcholich)
  • Added Tip of the Day (thanks Aaron)
  • Added fPosition.pas: A form to edit any objects position
  • Added fDNA.pas: A form to edit any GeneticCreature DNA
  • Added Bounce to Ladybug DNA
  • Added Position and DNA buttons to fSpirit.pas
  • Fixed Load bug (due to turning off sun at startup!)
  • Added AIFlock.FullDisplay
  • Added AIDNA.LoadFromINI
  • Added AIThingList.Forms/GenerateForms (DNA defaults)
  • Added data/tips.txt (tips of the day file)
  • Fixed AIDNA.FullDisplay
  • Fixed bird flocking bug (AILivingGroups now inserted at start of list)
  • Turned off sun at startup
  • Added an integer-only editor to the Maximums form

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.2 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Made LadyBug inherited from AIGeneticCreature (evolves buoyancy)
  • Added Mating Timer (128)
  • Fixed Mating direction bug for Males
  • Added Handle to all relevant OneLineDisplays
  • cAIActions.pas: Action Scheduler now active (disabled due to bug)
  • Added PositionThing // solves flat vs sphere coordinates
  • Fixed Camera.NearPlaneBias
  • Added Free Camera mode
  • Fixed AIBird.ReaffirmFlock
  • Added duplicate member check to AILivingGroup.AddMember
  • Made EventScheduler more robust and memory efficient (now a dynamic array)
  • Disabled auto-mouseview when reality is stopped
  • Fixed Tool selection after loading file
  • Dozens more minor changes/fixes/tweaks

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.1h (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Fixed: AICommunityCreature.Community rejoin (thanks Dushan Tcholich)
  • Stopped reality on Load
  • Added: AIThingList.JoinAllCommunities;
  • Added: AIBird.ReaffirmFlock;
  • Added: AICommunityCreature.ReaffirmCommunity;
  • Added: AIEnvironment.LoadFromFile -> fThings.JoinAllCommunities;
  • Improved Buoyancy (objects no longer bounce on top of water)
  • Tweaked the water bubble a bit, made it larger (works perfect in Flat Mode)
  • Disabled Minimize on fPopulations
  • Disabled Minimize on fHeightField
  • Disabled Minimize on fHumidityMap
  • Disabled Minimize on fSpirit
  • Disabled Minimize on fConstruction

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.1g (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Earthquakes (Dave and Aaron)
  • Added an optional Camera Light (improves look greatly) // default is on for now
  • Call RefreshSatellites when user pops SpaceForm (fixes improper world state flash bug)
  • Call EmptyAllSounds when user pops SpaceForm (fixes buildup of sounds played all at once)
  • Fixed bug: AIAttachmentContainer.SetObjectPointers
  • Fixed: AILearningCreature.SaveToFile, LoadFromFile // wasnt calling inherited method
  • Fixed: AICommunity.SaveToFile, LoadFromFile
  • Fixed: AICommunityCreature.SaveToFile, LoadFromFile
  • Fixed: AIMatingCreature.SaveToFile, LoadFromFile
  • cUtilities: added writeVector and readVector // file read/write methods

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.1f (Apr 1, 2016)

  • When user stops reality, the active tool is set to Select
  • Added f3DEnvironment.InformOfStart
  • Added f3DEnvironment.InformOfStop
  • When Reality stops and starts, calls either method
  • Added numbers to Populations Graph
  • Added ThingNamePlural in AIThings.pas
  • Tidied up the Time/Reality bar
  • Set the default SpaceForm size to be no more than 1024x768 on startup
  • Fake Sun button now positions sun in center of map, and stops it automatically
  • New Planet form defaults to no continents, land, or sun

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.1e (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Removed SafeBonk and SafeGrab (may have permanently fixed Attachment.Holding bug)

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.1d (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added baby duck sound
  • Added zoom in/out buttons
  • Fixed photo/autosnap directory bug
  • Moved cbTrackNewThings to Tools menu
  • Caught a nasty bug: not saving gUniqueHandle to files
  • Target dead in object windows fixed (gUniqueHandle bug)
  • Added memory dump buttons to fLists
  • Cleaned up fLists
  • Began cleaning up AIThings.pas; removing NewThing functions
  • Improved Populations Graph cropping algorithm
  • Set Mating gender to random(2) male/female

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.1c (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Turtle AI Improved (no longer superhungry)
  • Duck Flocking improved
  • Added AIThing.Digest, returns a result for eating
  • Changed AICreature.Grab and CloseEnoughToGrab (better)
  • Trees, seeds, aquaplants, explosions, lightning return negative Digest value
  • Added LimitVector to cUtilities
  • Changed some Mating.Stage constant values
  • Fixed AIReportCard.LoadFromFile (turtles and crabs now load correctly)
  • Fixed birds not able to grab apples on ground
  • Bug fixed: Populations Graph Fixed!!! :)
  • Added hidden refresh option to Populations Graph
  • Added $Id: changes.txt,v 1.28 2003/06/30 03:27:41 aidave Exp $ to top of most files
  • (thanks Aaron)
  • Set Hawk model normals to Inverted (was inside out)
  • Increased Hawk turning rate
  • Bug found: photos/autosnap, directory changes if loaded/saved a world
  • Changed trees to not drop seed when dead
  • Added Track button to Lists form

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.1b (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Fixed crabs jumping to catch airborne prey
  • Fixed turtles to grab properly (warning they are dangerous!)
  • Fixed settings form
  • Updated selection icon

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.1a (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Modified AquaPlants to produce some Apples (for crabs on bottom of lake)
  • Fixed AIMatingCreature.MateWithPartner
  • (creatures dont exhibit mating activity when flock is full)
  • Added AIMatingCreature.DevelopIntoBaby, called when new baby
  • Made Ducks surface from underwater faster
  • Changed most FaceTargets to TurnTowardsTarget
  • Added InvertMouseWheel to UserSettings
  • Allowed closer zooming by setting GLCamera.FocalLength when Distance to target

New in Artificial Planet 0.9.0 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Dolphins (Dave and Aaron)
  • Added Fish mating (Dave)
  • NSIS Installer (Aaron Hochwimmer)
  • Aquatic Plants
  • New Fish model
  • Piranha model
  • Improved Ducks
  • Added Visual Object Trackers (fSpirit)
  • Added Object View Windows (fManager, fSpirit, vSpiritHolder)
  • Added FullDisplay on most Things (for Object Views)
  • Modified fLists to popup Object Views
  • Added Cease Button to Tools Menu
  • Bug: AFter loading planet, cant pan while paused
  • Set null handle to 0 instead of -1 (faster to check =0)
  • Updated Lists Form
  • LockWindowUpdate(lbThings.Handle);
  • Can View Things by Double Clicking
  • Can Remove Thing Window from Sidebar
  • Heal/Kill buttons on Viewer
  • Added Birthday to objects
  • Removed fAge, kept property but now uses GetAge
  • Fixed Save/Load/New Planets
  • Fixed Load on Startup
  • Displays SplashScreen if updated from older version
  • Added 3DAutoShow to UserSettings

New in Artificial Planet 0.8.9 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added HeightMap for Heat (Dave and Aaron)
  • Added AIMatingCreature
  • Fixed atmosphere lighting
  • Added AIPosition.DistanceToXPlusY
  • Fixed Hawk cruising altitude
  • Improved Populations
  • Added Community.SaveToFile
  • Added Community.LoadFromFile
  • Made Populations and HeightField forms create when user opens
  • Fixed return to state bug. Top Reality form now returns to view!
  • Bug in Populations.show
  • Bug in HeightField.Free // fixed (?)

New in Artificial Planet 0.8.8 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Duck flocking (Aaron Hochwimmer and Dave)
  • Added Duck icon (Aaron Hochwimmer)
  • Added Populations Form (Dave and Aaron)

New in Artificial Planet 0.8.7 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Converted AIFish into a community creature
  • Changed default water to 15.0
  • Changed default height to 5.0

New in Artificial Planet 0.8.6 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added AICommunity and AICommunityCreature
  • Added AIThingReferenceList.CommunityWithRoom
  • Added VectorToString to cUtilities.pas
  • Fixed some bugs

New in Artificial Planet 0.8.5 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Aaron Hochwimmer - Added Tiger :)
  • Aaron Hochwimmer - Added Duck :) :)

New in Artificial Planet 0.8.4 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Mouse

New in Artificial Planet 0.8.3 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Fixed iceberg initialization
  • Fixed some bugs

New in Artificial Planet 0.8.2 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Fixed Barren planets
  • Fixed values on New Planet form

New in Artificial Planet 0.8.1 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Made sun orbit "wobble" so that it will reach poles over time, melting ice
  • Fixed lightning appearance bug when cloud display is disabled
  • Added random temperature drop of -0.1 across the map, every round
  • Stopped icebergs from multiplying rapidly

New in Artificial Planet 0.8.0 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added proper iceberg generation

New in Artificial Planet 0.7.9 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Iceberg Separation, growth/melting
  • Fixed AIThingList.NewThing(Kind, Location)
  • - this fix also fixed adding custom things from the GUI
  • - Fixed: Storm Cloud Tool
  • - Fixed: Bubble and Drain Beacons
  • Fixed: trees on grass, near desert wouldnt grow

New in Artificial Planet 0.7.8 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Snow
  • Fixed random asteroids

New in Artificial Planet 0.7.7 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added cloud height to float at 40+Water. Smaller clouds will float lower than large clouds.

New in Artificial Planet 0.7.6 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added icebergs.

New in Artificial Planet 0.7.5 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Fixed clouds, so that they float on the atmosphere at height=50.
  • Added zoom feature to target mode (keys +/-)

New in Artificial Planet 0.7.4 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Wind from Temperature Fluctuations
  • Clouds no longer move on their own, but move from wind
  • Added wind to atmospheric acceleration in AIPosition

New in Artificial Planet 0.7.3 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added Tides from Moons
  • Added AIGrid.SuckWater

New in Artificial Planet 0.7.2 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added save/loading of events

New in Artificial Planet 0.7.1 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • New Planet partially implemented
  • (sometimes hangs, working on it)

New in Artificial Planet 0.7.0 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Windows Installer

New in Artificial Planet 0.6.0 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added physics
  • Added creatures

New in Artificial Planet 0.5.0 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added water

New in Artificial Planet 0.4.0 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Added trees
  • Added clouds
  • Added mountains

New in Artificial Planet 0.3.0 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Basic 3D engine created
  • Added planet
  • Added suns and moons

New in Artificial Planet 0.2.0 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Basic 2D engine created