Scourge of War Boards

J28

Please check out this new thread just posted: https://www.norbsoftdev.net/index.php/k ... ions#79972

Even though the issue you reported is fixed now, you still may have some corrupted files due to reinstalling Waterloo incorrectly. Thanks for this post by alerting us to this ongoing issue. Hopefully the new thread will help folks reinstall Waterloo correctly, despite the Matrix oversight.

Thanks Reb I'll take a look

Previous Updates:
Version 9.75 - (April 28, 2023) Major Update/Upgrade DETAILS
Version 9.5 - (March 27, 2023) Major Update/Upgrade DETAILS
Version 8.5 (December 31, 2019) adjusts files again to provide better compatibility with the mod Les Cent Jours version 1.1 update. MORE INFO
Version 8.4 (July 23, 2019) edits some more files for better compatibility with high resolution play. A new optional toolbar is now available: 75 Wide - Narrow toolbar for high resolutions. MORE INFO
Version 8.3 (July 13, 2019) adjusts files to provide compatibility with the mod Les Cent Jours. Larger fonts are now incorporated for higher resolutions. MORE INFO
Version 7.1 (February 28, 2019) changes the font color of Grade, Strength, and Casualty numbers for better clarity. Added a solid background to the 'game timer', also for better clarity. Addressed a reported German translation error. MORE INFO
Version 7.0 (February 28, 2019) is a German language upgrade. All text used by this mod is translated to German when the German Language Option is selected. MORE INFO
Version 6.5 (February 12, 2019) is primarily an Italian language upgrade. All text used by this mod is translated to Italian when the Italian Language Option is selected. MORE INFO
Version 6.0 (February 5, 2019) is primarily a French language upgrade. All text used by this mod is translated to French when the French Language Option is selected. MORE INFO
Version 5.81: (July 11, 2018) Version 5.81 fixes some issues with the recently introduced 'Artillery Target Cavalry' function INFO
Version 5.8 adjusts and provides further information about the features introduced with update version 5.75 INFO
Updates for version 5.75 include the addition of functions made available by the 1.03 patch: DETAILS
-Command buttons added enabling artillery to target cavalry
-Infantry battalion 'Screening action' button added
-Aattach and Adetach command buttons added. These are officer functions that either attach or detach all subordinate units.
Version 5.7: (March 6, 2018) DETAILS
- Addition of Infantry Division level formation 'Artillery between Squares'
- Edited the Infantry Division level 'Squares' formation so battalions don't overlap
Version 5.6: (February 7, 2018) DETAILS
-'Munitions Select' commands added to artillery officers' toolbars
Version 5.5: (October 14, 2017) DETAILS
- Waterloo and User Scenarios are merged into one 'Scenarios' button
- Pause and Resume text buttons are replaced by standard pause/play icons
Version 5.4: (April 8, 2017)
- Fixed an issue where the generic formations button would freeze up and not allow formation selection
Version 5.3: (February 16, 2017) DETAILS
-Inclusion of optional scrollbar function (Hide/Show toolbar slider)
-Telescope views issue with End Screen fixed
Version 5.2: (November 12, 2016)
- Inclusion of Jace11's Foliage mod DETAILS
- Telescope views added to the Zoom command SCREENSHOTS
Version 5.1: (July 24, 2016) DETAILS
-'Formation select' issue addressed
-Re-structured column formation to transition to other formations better
-Re-designed limber and unlimber selection process on level 6 artillery, guns
Version 5.0: (July 20, 2016) DETAILS and Screenshots
-Fourth row of command buttons eliminated and moved to pop-up menus or new positions
-Formation and orders selection moved to pop-up menus
-Command buttons rearranged to better align functions intuitively across rank and unit types
-Hold line formations added for brigade and division levels
Version 4.1 (June 30, 2016): DETAILS
-Unitpack file edited to only include Load sprite data thus minimizing mod conflicts
-Toolbar structure updated to better accommodate wide resolutions
-Optional toolbar layouts provided for wide resolutions, 66W and 80W (rename to toolbar to enable)
-Toolbar buttons adjusted for lower profile
Version 4.0 (June 16, 2016):
-Completely rebuilt utilizing the latest features, and now functions with all supported resolutions. DETAILS and Screenshots
Version 3.2 (September 6, 2015): DETAILS
-Context Menus adjusted for high resolutions
-Formation and text additions and edits
Version 3.1: DETAILS
-'Line' formation movement defaults to Column by Divisions
-'Line Forward Hold Form' formation added to infantry battalion Stand Menu
-Reverted/fixed artillery engagement sequence back to normal
-Corps reserves now consist of nation specific subforms
Version 3.0 (August 3, 2015):DETAILS
-NEW 'Battle Line'
-Battalion line formations segmented by companies per Nation
-Column by Divisions adapted as the default movement mode
-Battalion pop up window with additional formations
-Windowed formation adjustments and consolidation
-HOT Buttons added to Infantry and Cavalry Destination Menus: attackmarch,column or column by divisions, run
-Artillery advance 20 and 50 yards included both on Targeting menus and toolbar
Version 2.0 (July 18, 2015):
-Pop up windows with additional formations DETAILS
-Objective timer relocated above the toolbar
Version 1.1:
-High Resolution version added
-Fixed Zoom tool tip, made TC Officers' button flag red
-Cleaned up redundant GUI internals
Version 1.0:
-French line formations are reconfigured so rows are three deep regardless of battalion strength and sprite ratio
-Zoom function added to the officers' toolbar
-Road March now works on the level 6 toolbar

Expanded Toolbar IX - Grog ... Note name change from VIII

Update Version 9.5

Grog Toolbar Version 9.5 - March 27, 2023
- Re-structured into seven modular components, three modular layouts added to the 'Optional Toolbar Layouts' folder.
- All unit movement commands now display moving (animated) arrows representing speed and type of movement.
- Added animated effects to the following: Charge and Melee backgrounds, Friend Background, Target Blocked, Getting Flanked, Cam Follow, Limber/Unlimber, Ammo Low/Out, and Canister Low/Out.
- Replaced and rearranged numerous command buttons along with adding missing bugle calls and button click sounds.
- Redesigned the status and bonus icons for clarity and being able to recognize better when their function is activated.
- Added default column formations to all 'Road March' commands so there's no need to add an ending formation.
- Replaced the Zoom text command with a Spyglass graphic.

Previous Updates, released initially to the NSD Team for development purposes:

Grog Toolbar Version 9.12 - February 16, 2023
- Added animated Retreating and Routed graphics
- Sharpened buttons and adjusted some popup windows that distorted buttons
- Adjusted the location of the game speed up and resume (+ and -) commands
- Replaced the Flank/Oblique options button.

Grog Toolbar Version 9.1 - January 24, 2023
- Adds pause/resume commands when clicking the game clock
- New top banner added to the End Game screens
- Added game speed up and resume (+ and -) commands above the game clock
- The level6 charge commands now show a French or British flag when highlighted, making the charge commands unmistakable.

Grog Toolbar Version 9.0 - January 14, 2023
- Adjusts files providing compatibility with the mod Les Cent Jours due to issues created when that mod is disabled.
- Added eight background images to the 'Names' window representing the three army branches: Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery -- plus the Ammo Wagons, per each side.
- Added six background images to differentiate unit actions: split-skirmishers, retreats, melees and charges, and, four high fatigue images.
- Added three text graphics identifying unit actions and hiding disabled buttons: charges, retreats, and melees. The retreat command is still available on the charge and melee versions.
- Added 'Form Columns' to the 'UseRoads' command in the 'Destination' and 'March' Context Menus. 'March' was included for when the Command Map is used for unit movements, since the commander will be moving once the destination is selected.
- Added a new 'Form 19' 'line fight' formation that can move and holds its formation. It initiates once the 'Advance (when engaged)' command is selected. It will stay in that moveable line formation until given another formation.
- Made the '75 Wide' toolbar option the default toolbar, with the original 'Full Screen Width' toolbar still available as an easy option switch, along with other toolbar options (Optional Toolbar Layouts).
- Converted most in-game layouts from pixels to percentages
- Other misc. minor fixes and text adjustments


Correction:
In the 'Optional Toolbar Layouts' folder, the 'Info and Instructions' page has an error. The heading for listing the toolbar layout options should read: Seven optional toolbars

Hey Reb, so tonight was the first chance Ive had to take a look at the new toolbar, and I ran into alot of issues, especially with the formations.
There were so many issues actually that this would have been a very long post if I typed it all out manually.
So instead, I made you a video documenting the issues I was running into. Its not that long, only about 15 minutes or so. Hopefully you can find the time to check it out.

Edit: err the video isnt linking in the thread, so here the link and you can just copy/paste in your browser:
Edit 2: ok, now its linking lol

Hey Rob,

Well, watched your video and pretty much knew what the issue was from the beginning when I saw the 'Les Cent-Jours' splash screen appear on start up. After the video I ran the game several times with the Les Cent-Jours mod prioritized differently and I was able to recreate the issues you pointed out.

Simple fix ... in Modifications prioritize the grog toolbar below the Les Cent-Jours mod. You were seeing the Les Cent-Jours mod formations because you had it prioritized below the grog toolbar, while other formations were so incompatible they were crashing the game. The general rule of thumb with mod priorities is that the lowest activated mod rules, because the game reads the lowest mod's files last.

You asked about the other bonus and status icons, they're on the level 6 toolbars, battalions, squadrons, and cannon.

Good hearing from you, glad it didn't turn out to be damage control. Thanks for the kudos, your input and SOW video promos are unequaled.

RebBugler wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:27 am Hey Rob,

Well, watched your video and pretty much knew what the issue was from the beginning when I saw the 'Les Cent-Jours' splash screen appear on start up. After the video I ran the game several times with the Les Cent-Jours mod prioritized differently and I was able to recreate the issues you pointed out.

Simple fix ... in Modifications prioritize the grog toolbar below the Les Cent-Jours mod. You were seeing the Les Cent-Jours mod formations because you had it prioritized below the grog toolbar, while other formations were so incompatible they were crashing the game. The general rule of thumb with mod priorities is that the lowest activated mod rules, because the game reads the lowest mod's files last.

You asked about the other bonus and status icons, they're on the level 6 toolbars, battalions, squadrons, and cannon.

Good hearing from you, glad it didn't turn out to be damage control. Thanks for the kudos, your input and SOW video promos are unequaled.

Thank you Reb! That did it. I swapped the order and put the Grog toolbar at the bottom and now everything works. Now I can really dig into this toolbar tonight after work.
As always, you're the man.

I don't know if this was by design or not, when you give the run command you can't turn it of unless you cancel the current movement order. Before you just pressed the run command to turn it of.

roy64 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:49 pm I don't know if this was by design or not, when you give the run command you can't turn it of unless you cancel the current movement order. Before you just pressed the run command to turn it of.

Hey Roy, there's now a new button that appears called "walk" for this purpose. Reb had to add the new button because once you hit the double quick button the button turns into a scrolling indicator rather than a button. So the walk button was added to return to a walk without having to cancel the move order.

DarkRob wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:50 pm

roy64 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:49 pm I don't know if this was by design or not, when you give the run command you can't turn it of unless you cancel the current movement order. Before you just pressed the run command to turn it of.

Hey Roy, there's now a new button that appears called "walk" for this purpose. Reb had to add the new button because once you hit the double quick button the button turns into a scrolling indicator rather than a button. So the walk button was added to return to a walk without having to cancel the move order.

Thanks Rob, I can't believe I missed that