Dune Dynasty

Version 1.5.7, 2013-08-18

• Fix crash on startup when by using Spanish data files.
• Put nouns before adjectives for Italian and Spanish.
• Use English audio for Italian and Spanish.

Version 1.5.6, 2013-07-28

• Fix crash due to scenarios incorrectly using "MaxUnits" when it should be "MaxUnit" (e.g. Stefan Hendriks' Atreides Campaign).
• Implemented true (timer-based) game speed adjustment option. Enabling this will fix game-speed-dependent bugs in the original game such as the sonic blast range and the launcher's inaccuracy.
• Fix error sound being played continuously when an AI cannot release a saboteur.
• Launch deathhand missiles from the centre of the selected palace.
• In skirmish mode, fix walls being revealed to the player.

Version 1.5.5, 2013-05-12

• Fix crash caused by playing on maps where the AI has a starport.
• Fix starport sometimes showing items as requiring an upgrade.
• Fix box selection when mouse released in corner of screen.
• Fix loss of selection when a unit dies during targetting mode.
• Fix synth sound for unit acknowledgements and radar (de-)activation.
• Fix voices when playing in French or German.
• Always show the exit button in the mentat screen.

Version 1.5.4, 2013-03-31

• Fix crash caused by completing a level when a config file has not been created.
• Fix crash due to out-of-bound memory access in AdLib driver.
• Fix carryalls and harvesters disappearing off the map.
• Fix greyed out version of some structure icons.
• Fix announcement of the number four in French and German missile countdowns.

Version 1.5.3, 2013-03-24

• Fix crash due to missing strings (sandworm hint and Ordos end game cutscene).
• Fix song titles in jukebox when only AdLib music available.

Version 1.5.2, 2013-03-10

• Fix crash due to out-of-bound memory access, which can occur after deselecting a structure.

Version 1.5, 2013-03-03

Features:

• Add skirmish mode with random map generator.
• Add Options and Extras menu, including picture gallery and juke box.
• Add support for Dune 2 eXtended campaign.

Controls and gameplay:

• Units return to guard after destroying walls and spice blooms.
• Fix units on guard command not attacking structures in range.
• Fix selection issues with left-click orders.
• If using left-click orders, right-clicking on the selected structure will now remove its rally point.
• In non-auto-scroll mode, dragging a selection box over the scrolling region will no longer cause the map to scroll.
• Fix scrolling regions when using scrolling along viewport edge.
• A saboteur can now sabotage an allied unit if it is the only unit selected and is ordered a context-sensitive command.
• Fix bug allowing Fremen, Sardaukar, and Mercenaries to build raider trikes.
• Fix carryalls spinning in circles and failing to deliver reinforcements.
• Refresh starport list when new stock arrives or prices change.
• Starport restocks items that are not delivered.
• Remove option for Ordos getting siege tanks in level 6. Ordos now receive siege tanks one level later than others, like in Dune II.
• Add Super Dune II Classic's sandworm controls.

Graphics:

• Shadows darkened and flicker to be more like in the original game.
• Improve support for the wider US fonts.
• Centre English menu text, like in the US version.
• Add options to give a more original look.
• Add option to use software mouse cursor.

Audio:

• Add support for system MIDI output (Windows, ALSA).
• Add support for rcblanke's SC-55 music pack.
• Disable interactive music if there are no attack songs, e.g. when using the Sega Mega Drive music pack only.
• Fix playing synth effects alongside announcements when using digitalised sounds only.
• Move music volume configuration out of main config file.

Other:

• Saved games no longer need to be numbered consecutively to be found.
• Add large window icon.
• Fix some compilation errors on OS X.

Version 1.4, 2012-11-25

Controls and Gameplay:

• Add fog of war option.
• Fix a bug causing units picked up from the repair bay to not regain any health.
• Fix brutal AI not being loaded from saved games.
• Fix a bug in the script engine causing harvesters to display the "waiting for pickup" status text instead of the "stopped" text.
• Fix bug causing units to walk back and forth at a large obstacle.
• Make units more reliably approach and attack a target.
• Click starport icon to send order.
• Fix palace countdown being reset without releasing a saboteur.
• Saboteurs now only detonate when on sabotage command. This includes right-clicking on an enemy structure, unit, or wall.
• Rally points can now be set with left click when using left-click orders.
• Use same random number generator as Dune II.
• Use repair cost formula from Dune II v1.07, except that palaces are not free to repair.
• Use repair cost formula from Dune II v1.0 for Super Dune II campaign.
• Add option to restore Ordos getting siege tanks one level later than other houses, in level 7 instead of level 6. (default: off)

Graphics:

• Add pixel aspect correction options.
• Use alternative production sidebar for low resolutions.
• Improve the look of building rubble when next to sand tiles.
• Show target cursor for harvester and saboteur actions.
• Fix loss of backgrounds in Direct3D when toggling screen modes.
• Fix sonic tank turret being drawn with a slight tint.
• Use cloaked saboteurs in Super Dune II campaign to mimic Dune II v1.0.
• Infantry squad death animations now an enhancement option.

Sounds:

• Add support for MP3 files.
• Add option to choose between synth and digital sound effects.
• Mentat screen now plays briefing music.

Other:

• Strategic map indicates which scenarios you have not yet completed.
• Add new options to the game controls menu.
• Subtitle override is now an enhancement option.

Version 1.3, 2012-11-04

Controls and Gameplay:

• Play as Fremen, Sardaukar, and Mercenaries.
• Units can now be deviated to non-Ordos houses.
• Fix mouse drag when released outside of window.
• Right-mouse-drag pans the viewport.
• Right-click in minimap issues a generic order.
• Add option to use left-click generic orders.
• Add option to only change zoom level when holding control.
• Add option to scroll along edge of viewport, as in Dune II.
• Click palace icon to release superweapon.
• Build queue no longer remains on hold after cancelling an item.
• Fix regular AI not placing down structures.
• By default, Fremen, Sardaukar, and Mercenaries now have a starport delivery time of 10.

Graphics:

• Add double-sized and context-sensitive mouse cursors.
• Current and completed production items now flash.
• Harvesters, refineries, and silos now have spice meters.
• Add support for lost Dune II v1.0 repair bay and high-tech factory animations.
• Add support for transparent rubble graphics.
• Fix rubble sometimes being cleared during structure explosion.
• Add infantry squad death animations, as in the Sega Mega Drive version.
• By default, Fremen, Sardaukar, and Mercenaries now have Cyril, Radnor, and Ammon, respectively, as their mentats.

Sounds:

• Fix bugs causing some warning sounds to not be played.
• Fix deathhand missile countdown when narrator is interrupted.
• Add missile launch announcement.
• By default, Fremen, Sardaukar, and Mercenaries now use the Atreides, Harkonnen, and Ordos voices and music, respectively.

Other:

• Add support for custom campaigns.
• Add modding support through PROFILE.INI and HOUSE.INI for each campaign.
• Unit squads, build queues, and rally points are now saved.
• Add replay cutscene menu.
• Add three additional letters in the Hall of Fame.
• Add Direct3D driver (experimental).

Version 1.2, 2012-10-14

Controls and Gameplay:

• Fix crash when active unit dies while choosing a target.
• Add starting from mid-way through a campaign.
• Mouse wheel zooms viewport.
• Fix keyboard scrolling.
• Add refinery rally points.
• Click construction yard icon to place structures.
• Click repair bay icon to eject unit.
• Restore maximum saboteur and sandworm unit count to three of each, as in Dune II v1.0.
• Remove unit slow-down when outside of viewport.

Graphics:

• Fix crater graphics on rock.
• Fix sandworm and sonic tank blur effect.
• Improve blur effect on older video cards.
• Implement screen shakes.

Sounds:

• Fix crash when playing AUD files on Windows.
• Add support for default music pack.
• Add support for Sega Mega Drive music.
• Add structure captured voice.
• Fix infantry acknowledgement sound.
• Restore soldier squish sound and animation.
• Reduce cracking/choppy/poppy sounds on Windows.

Other:

• Add reading configuration and saved games from executable directory.
• Add introduction movie subtitles.
• Improve startup time.
• Improve game speed, menu lag.

Version 1.1, 2012-09-29

Controls and Gameplay:

• Add scalable interface and viewport.
• Add structure and unit health bars.

Graphics:

• Add smooth flyer rotation.
• Add smooth scrolling.

Other:

• Fix to run on Windows.

Version 1.0, 2012-09-16

• Initial release.