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This was sent to us by Shawn at StarWraith Games.

Evochron Legends version 1.028 is now available for download and includes the improvements and fixes listed below. This update focuses on implementing an updated multiplayer mode for improved performance with more players, a more legible 'mouse over' text system for the nav map, other player requested changes/features, and bug fixes. The server program has also been updated.

The installer also works as an updating program for older versions of the game. It can be downloaded at: http://www.starwraith.com/evochron_legends.exe

The game's official website is at: Freeform Space Combat / Trader and Mercenary Simulator (PC Space-Sim) - Evochron Legends
A list of alternate download links is included on the game's website. If you update your website for this version, please reply to this e-mail to let us know so we can update the game's site to include the mirror link on your website.

Version 1.028 offers the following improvements, fixes, and changes:

- Auto-level system now activates when hovering over a city.
- Panning view control with joystick HAT input enabled for cockpit view.
- Fuel consumption no longer occurs while hovering over city docking stations.
- Military service record credit is now updated for all war zone docking locations.
- Pressing the B key with the maplog open no longer turns off the tractor beam when locked.
- Hostile ship numbers and frequency of encounters significantly reduced for 'Fair' and 'Moderate' systems.
- Multiplayer message text now a different intensity than system text (also moddable for different colors).
- Updated multiplayer system to eliminate long delay lag issues on servers with a lot of players.
- Nav map now displays the distance to the selected navigation waypoint and jump drive range.
- Nav map now supports zooming in on sectors offset from player's current SY sector position.
- Nav map now offers a 'mouse over' mode that displays an icon's details in a pop up window.
- 'Set Loc' nav map option now includes sector coordinates in addition to local coordinates.
- Cooperative contract links are now locked until unlocked manually by linked players.
- Installer now fills in the 'start in' value properly for the start menu icon.
- Waypoints for coop patrols now more accurate among linked players.
- Problem with saving a profile while transporting a passenger fixed.
- Fuel recovery rate accelerated for fuel converter devices.
- Tractor beam sound stops if player is destroyed.
- Private hosting mode added to server program.
- Anti-gravity snow condition on Glacia corrected.
- Stability issue when approaching Maroon fixed.
- Stability issue when approaching Pluto fixed.
- Exit game option added to Pilot Manager.


The updated server program can be downloaded here: http://www.starwraith.com/ELServer.exe

Thanks and kind regards,