Vassal WARMACHINE 4.1 Released

[PG_Hobo]

I appreciate everyone's patience so far, I know it's been a long time since the last update but rest assured that the new version is very nearly done and the release is imminent. I'm putting the finishing touches on version 4.2 at the moment and while of course there will be new art for models a big part of this update will focus on terrain and maps.

To that end I'd like to give you all a preview of some of the new maps I've been working for 4.2.

>>>VASSAL 4.2 MAP PREVIEWS<<<

Additionally I'd like to point out that the Guide/Tutorial pages are back online

[jdeckert]

Those look great! I'm really excited to use them.

[bakaryu]

Maps are looking great can't wait for the release

[Quizboy]

Thanks for all the work you're putting into this, 4.2 looks great

[mrhuettel]

huzzah!

maps looking great, also looking forward to new models. thanks a lot, hobo

[Lord Sessadore]

Those maps look amazing. Great work!

[Kleft]

I have been having a hard time getting started with Vassal, and usually people logged on are too focused on whatever they are doing to help a newbie.

is it possible to get someone on skype and help me for my first game?

I would really appreciate it. PM me.

[whats82]

How do we send you our appreciations in physical form ?

[DarkLegacy]

Those maps are so cool that I plan on taking a few and making tables out of them! Awesome job! I'm probably going to play Vassal more with these.

[PG_Aus-Rotten]

I'm not sure how reasonable this is but a shift in the way the map is displayed would be a big draw for myself and my friends. The way the 40k maps are displayed is 10x better.

[DarkLegacy]

I'm not sure how reasonable this is but a shift in the way the map is displayed would be a big draw for myself and my friends. The way the 40k maps are displayed is 10x better.

How are they different?

[Sergeant Bus]

Wow those maps are amazing. Great job!

-Sergeant Bus

[The Happy Anarchist]

Sweet! I'll be going to graveyards soon, and will not be wanting to try and sleep when I am normally working on my days off. Planned on getting some serious Vassal in with other time zones, and now I'll have new maps to do it on!

[Steamforged]

With permission from Hobo, here is a sneak peek of the new Vassal 4.2 that we recorded - note this is not the final version yet and only a taster video! Enjoy:

[gaminguy]

Gaw that looks fantastic.

[PG_Hobo]

For those of you watching the above video keep in mind that the version the Steamforged crew are using is my beta testing version of the 4.2 module not the final release. In particular the final version of the module only has art work for models that have already been released.

[CrashOverride]

When does 4.2 hit? Is it an "It's done when it's done" mentality or is there a good guess on release? And keep up the awesome work, Vassal is freakin rad.

[unclebiggins]

*** that looks incredible.

Well done mate, outstanding work I am a fan for life this looks just fantastic.

Eagarly waiting.

[Styvis]

Best news today! Looks awesome.

[PG_Hobo]

When does 4.2 hit? Is it an "It's done when it's done" mentality or is there a good guess on release?

It'll be out in a few days at the latest, hopefully sooner. I'm doing last minute bug fixes and waiting on some map submissions.

[CrashOverride]

It'll be out in a few days at the latest, hopefully sooner. I'm doing last minute bug fixes and waiting on some map submissions.

Great to hear! Thanks for the update.

[lastspartacus]

Oh my.....

[Sanctjud]

It'll be out in a few days at the latest, hopefully sooner. I'm doing last minute bug fixes and waiting on some map submissions.

Oh my.....

Oh my! Indeedy.

[Northern Ronin]

It'll be out in a few days at the latest, hopefully sooner. I'm doing last minute bug fixes and waiting on some map submissions.

Man, I got kinda excited when I saw the sweet new maps, and I got really excited when I saw the little added niceties added in that preview (like the Wraith Engine having an alternate version for when its Incorporeal). Those little bits make all the difference, and the new sprites look pretty solid too.

[Zoroastre]

Well Hobo, the French Vassal community is pretty excited as well! Can't wait for the new version to come out!

(and may I remind the richer tier of Vassal players that there's a donation button somewhere to show our appreciation for Hobo's hard work)


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[McFeely]

Not to sound like a stalker or anything, but I am checking this thread and the WarRoom threads daily in anticipation. What a great time to be a WarmaHordes fan, eh?

[Sanctjud]

Hobo is doing his final checks, I can't wait, it is nearly erotic!

[PG_Hobo]

VASSAL Warmachine and Hordes 4.2 Released. First post updated with details.

[jlav]

Hey Hobo, small niggle but Gallant is holding the sword in the wrong hand. >< Great job on the update, so much in there!

[Quizboy]

Great stuff - just had a quick play around, the new maps and sprites look fantastic!

Quick question, since this thread's inevitably full of Vassal-literate types: is there a keyboard shortcut for the red/green measuring tapes?

[Sanctjud]

Been having issues connecting, but am very excited to get into the thick of things.

[Sthiel]

Got a notice 4.2 was released.

[ResurrectioN]

VASSAL Warmachine and Hordes 4.2 Released. First post updated with details.

Not sure, but it should be possible to edit title of the thread when you edit initial post.

Also, provide some non-PayPal way for donations unless you don't like my money
(Yeah, my country is not supported by PayPal)

[Sanctjud]

Hobo: it seems the movement aura's have been removed. I actually liked that, to keep track of what has moved and such...Derikari pointed this out.

[SillySod]

Hobo: it seems the movement aura's have been removed. I actually liked that, to keep track of what has moved and such...Derikari pointed this out.

Counterpoint: those auras annoy the hell out of me. I'd be glad to see them gone.

Maybe leave them in but give players the option to toggle them (like regular auras) rather than have them self-toggle.

[Sanctjud]

Avenger sprite is gone as well, some are having issues with promoting, where a large select box centers on the promoted model.
Ps, zero is not available on sprites.

[Sanctjud]

Update: Just talked with Nebo, he explained the sprites for unreleased models are not out yet.

[x3tsniper]

Good news is, once war room is released, I will feel more comfortable on vassal since I will be able to see everyone's stats. Will give me something to do during the week when I can't make the drive to play. Also why didn't the 4.2 announcement get its own thread. =/

[x3tsniper]

Any chance of seeing a deathclock type timer built into vassal, or a timer period?

[PG_Menite Messenger]

Well done Hobo,

Trying to get some of my mates with less spare time for "on site" gaming into the game with the new update, fantastic job, expect donation soon. Cant believe the amount of effoort that must have gone into this.

If im going to be really picky, my only small critisism is this ....

zero is not available on sprites.

.... was always quite handy on stuff like Wracks, rather than havign to remove/replace the number instead.

Again, superb work, congrats and thank you.

MM