Hi,

I've just uploaded Release 23 to the ADRIFT download page.  This has
the following changes:

Enhancements
============
o  Objects can have different descriptions when in inital room after
dropped
o  Debugger window always stays on top of Main Runner window

Bug Fixes
=========
o  Less confusion when taking object from objects with same names
o  System doesn't corrupt task restriction logic when removing
restrictions
o  References work properly with Advanced Sentence Construction
o  Output text from subtasks is not cleared
o  First task output text box displayed before actions, second one
after
o  Characters exits displayed when room not adjacent to Player's room
o  Modules:
    - Task restrictions for Player/characters (not) alone and not same
room as others
o  Events started by tasks called by actions doesn't skip event
counter

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded ADRIFT v4.00.22 which has the following fixes:

Bug Fixes
=========
o  Task actions carried out before output text is displayed
o  Extra check on startup for existance of dictionary file
o  Dictionary not loaded when dictionary filename changed and not
selected
o  Deleting objects doesn't change objects defined as keys
o  Changing objects between static & dynamic doesn't change defined
keys
o  Bracket sequences automatically adjusted when restrictions are
deleted when they are no longer applicable
o  "Out of Stack Space" error resolved
o  Modules:
    - Task commands can now contain quotes
    - Importing actions with variables that don't exist won't add
action
o  Task messages take priority over character conversation

Campbell

Hi,

I've got another update - there's not too much in this one, but it
fixes a major bug with the "if tried again" text on tasks.  Changes
are:

o  Notification if tries to play a non-existant file in Runner
o  Task if tried again doesn't set to "You have already done that."
if left blank
o  If tasks fail and message is blank, it will fall through to first
non-blank failure message
o  Members Area access should work all the time from Generator

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded Release 20 to www.adrift.org.uk which has the
following changes:

Bug Fixes
=========
o  Spacing added when task failure message displayed by event/task
o  Room movement restrictions (object states) don't clear when adding
openable obs
o  Clicking on task dependencies when no task selected and no winning
task doesn't crash Generator
o  Improved RTF to HTML conversion
o  Fixed particular "Input Past End of File" error loading adventures
o  All character aliases work with %character%
o  %object% and %character% can be used in the same command
o  Line editing improved in Runner command input box
o  Members Area access should work all the time from Generator

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded Release 19 upgrade to www.adrift.org.uk and the
Yahoo Group.  This has the following fixes:

Bug Fixes
=========
o  Fixed overflow error when Modules Columns maxed out
o  Module fixes:
    - Object location set properly when worn or held by a character
o  Correct task dependencies shown when tasks sorted alphabetically
o  Runner doesn't crash if moving char to roomgroup from Hidden
o  Can only open and close dynamic objects if they are held
o  Restarting events don't display start text in all rooms
o  Task failure messages have higher priority than "ask" error message
o  Certain verbs must be first word in command (eg. "x", "ex")
o  Better parsing using multiple commands on same line
(using "," "then", "and")
o  Can no longer take objects from inside others when they're not
there
o  Removed "one" as a reference
o  Stopped error if debugger open and load a new adventure
o  Third person perspective uses input name and gender

Campbell

Hi,

ADRIFT Version 4.00.18 is now officially released.  You can download
it from http://www.adrift.org.uk/download/ .

Changes in Release 18 are:

Enhancements
============
o  Beta version dialog boxes removed
o  state_<objectname> now returns the state of an object

Bug Fixes
=========
o  Referenced Number assigned properly
o  If "Only show for object's initial location" is selected with a
blank text, the object is hidden in the room description
o  Dropping all BUT an object works correctly for task drop overrides
o  Password required when accessing debugger for protected games
o  Module fixes:
    -  Can import initial descriptions for objects
    -  Task action Move all worn objects imported properly
    -  Object states in room movement set properly
    -  Objects/Tasks/Events selected in all rooms stays consistent
    -  Objects held by someone imports correctly
o  Event start text displayed for repeating events
o  Consistent text between adding and editing actions which change
object state
o  Correct changes to actions & restrictions when changing object
states
o  Generator doesn't crash if minimize Browser window
o  Option to copy restrictions between rooms when not creating links
o  Map doesn't flicker on if not selected when quitting Runner

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded Release 17 to
http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip which has
the following changes:

Enhancements
============
o  Right-clicking on Battle slider bars allows you to specify values
exactly
o  Changed ordering of Adventure menu in Generator
o  Added end option of "Kills the Player (silent)"
o  If tasks have no output text, they will execute their actions and
fall through to continue being parsed as normal
o  Auto-checking for newer versions

Bug Fixes
=========
o  Default responses with objects now references aliases > 1
o  Runner doesn't fail to load games with pausing task index>255
o  Moved text box in Battle task actions to correct place
o  Recent filelist not cleared in Generator when RHMC-Edit on Tafs
o  Open Read Only removed when opening saved games in Runner
o  Module fixes:
	 added restriction: less than or equal to referenced number
	 added action: change variable to referenced number and other
variables
	 fixed selected object when restriction moving between rooms
	 variables in task restrictions and events set properly
o  Wandering characters (i.e. moving to roomgroup) can stay in
current room if that room is in the roomgroup
o  Failure to get multiple objects out a closed object doesn't repeat
message
o  Font colour not defined when using <c> in NBTW and changing font
size or face at the same time
o  Exporting as TADS source doesn't get "subscript out of range" error
o  Debugger correctly reports Open and Closed objects, and now Locked
o  Properly lists objects when taking or dropping object and
overriding another with a task
o  Getting objects not disrupted by task failure messages
unintentionally
o  Player description no longer truncated

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded ADRIFT 4.00 Release 16 to the usual location at
http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip which has
the following changes;

Enhancements
============
o  %text% set to command line input if command not understood
o  "empty" can be used as a synonym for "get all from"
o  "get/drop all" can now be explicitly overwritten using tasks
o  "Save/Restore <filename>" now works for saving and restoring games

Bug Fixes
=========
o  Task tree doesn't crash when "No Objects" is a restriction
o  Can get objects referenced by aliases > 1 from other objects
o  <font> tags removed when using NBTW
o  Made getting objects from others more stable
o  Completely rewritten taking objects from others, now with more
advanced parsing
o  Prevented objects being put inside themselves
o  Fixed problem saving games if ".tas" not explicity given
o  Carried by no longer also means worn by for restrictions - tasks
can be ANDed with wear restrictions to reproduce this
o  Moving Player to new room updates short description immediately if
changed by alternate description
o  Dialog boxes default to correct selections upon opening
o  Reversible task commands don't overwrite forward commands

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded v4.00.15 to http://www.adrift.org.uk/ftp/ADRIFT40-
upgrade.zip . Unfortunately I can't upload this to the usual place
due to an upgrade, so the download may be a bit slower.

Changes this time are;

Enhancements
============
o Added Options button to Toolbar
o Typing comma in Runner deselects any selected text first

Bug Fixes
=========
o Updated web links to new addresses
o Modules:
    Player added
    Alt description, player SAME and NOT SAME room as objects works
o If "tried again" message for tasks is blank, it's not given a
default
o Reversible commands work if same command as forward command
o "but" and "except" now work for get/drop all
o Focus set on text input when image clicked on in Runner
o Alternate description now works for when object not visible to
Player
o "it" properly set if multiple commands on same commandline
o Containers default to holding 1 Normal object
o Character movement defaults to "enters" and "exits"
o Character alias box put into tab ordering
o "Go faster stripe" added to task Actions box

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded ADRIFT v4.00.14 to
www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip which has the
following fixes;

o  Reversible tasks now work if not set to repeatable
o  Improved speed when using references
o  Runner doesn't crash when clicking on maps with "{" or "}"
characters
o  Verification required when clearing ALRs
o  Removed "Take what?" comment when restriction failures override
standard gets
o  Synonyms only convert whole words, not partials
o  Fixed a security problem converting earlier file versions
o  Sounds embedded in TAFs when converting earlier file versions

Campbell

Hi,

I'm issuing Release 13 which fixes a major bug I introduced in
Release 12 yesterday.  You can get it from the usual location at
http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip.

Changes;

o  Non-repeating tasks not repeatable if executed by another task
(R12 bug)

o  Introduction and Winning text added to Modules

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded ADRIFT 4.00 Release 12 to
http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip which has
the following fixes;

o  Removed flicker when closing About window in Runner
o  Characters move if looping not specified
o  Runner doesn't crash if character walk over 255 turns long
o  "Message if tried again" now displays if non-repeating task tried
again
o  Removed 'Overflow' error when deleting adventure parts referenced
in task restrictions
o  Added DEL shortcut in Advanced window, and double-click edit for
synonyms
o  Improved handling of ambiguous objects, particularly regarding
aliases
o  Fixed problem duplicating embedded files when not on original
machine

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded ADRIFT 4.00 Release 11 to
http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip, which
has the following changes:

Enhancements
============
o  Dependencies button uses highlighted task if no winning tasks
defined

Bug Fixes
=========
o  Taking objects with the same name doesn't incorrectly take
multiples
o  Cancelling importing a module doesn't complain not a AMF file
o  Able to edit object & character aliases properly, and no
duplication
o  Restarting adventure always restarts correct one (skewed from
picklist)
o  Better tidying up routines
o  Looping sounds stay looped and duplicate sound files not created
o  Improved justification of status command (not yet perfect)

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded Release 10 to
www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip, which has the
following changes;

Enhancements
============
o  "Number of" text removed if list window too small
o  Graphics Preview window in Generator

Bug Fixes
=========
o  Importing Modules with lots of errors doesn't crash Generator
o  Subscript out of range problem sorted when deleting items
o  Modules: Text variables export properly
	     Room movement dependant of object state exports properly
	     Variables not equal to others added
	     Movement can depend on object states
	     Referenced characters in restrictions now import
o  If All Rooms selected in Objects and Tasks, new rooms added
automatically
o  Open/closed/locked works correctly for alternate room descriptions
o  Clicking New initialises the saved game, so won't save over the
previous file
o  Status displays weapon attributes only if wielding
o  Wielding added to auto-complete feature
o  Negative values allowed for armour or weapons
o  Changing character attributes actions save and restore properly
(May cause problems with previous saved v4.0 files with these actions)
o  Generator doesn't crash when adding object or character aliases

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded Release 9 to
http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip which has
the following changes;

Enhancements
============
o  Recently used filelist added to Runner menu
o  User definable layout, incorporating Map and Graphics in main
window

Bug Fixes
=========
o  HTML tags removed from Adventure title in About Adventure box
o  Can cancel saving a TAS without Runner crashing
o  Icons display correctly on map dependant on object state
o  Character walk not messed up if move to a roomgroup and new rooms
added
o  "It" stays consistent if mentioned
o  Setting bgcolour to "default" now sets to correct colour
o  Information properly cleared when last item in list has been
deleted
o  Character aliases taken into account when asking them questions
o  Cancelling Starting Transcript now doesn't create file
o  Duplicating tasks now duplicates correct task
o  Sort menu renamed from "Creation" to "Execution" for tasks

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded v4.00.8 to
http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip which has
the following fixes;

o  When typing "restart", doesn't leave "Initialising game..." after
    introduction
o  Saving games works for Adventures with quotes in their titles
o  Modules export properly when changing state of object
o  Modules parse restrictions of character being in same room as
another
o  Loading and saving v4 adventures works if no MediaPlayer installed
o  Definition tab selected if no name given to object
o  Defining an object to start as Locked when no key defined doesn't
crash Generator
o  Referenced objects overriding system commands works properly
o  Cannot move static objects onto others
o  Tasks require at least one command and Events require a name
o  Correct tab displayed if not name given to Characters or Events
o  Stored Settings retrieved without problems
o  Main window lists appear when adding new items to them
o  Deleting or inserting tasks doesn't mess up order of tasks to
execute from other tasks
o  Statusbar affected by ALRs
o  If object starts off worn, adding rooms won't affect this
o  Characters movement displayed when moving to/from off-cardinal
directions

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded Release 7 of ADRIFT to
http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip which has
the following changes;

Enhancements
============
o  Pull down list to change between AND and OR in task restrictions
o  Added option in Settings to conserve memory for Windows 95, 98 and
ME users

Bug Fixes
=========
o  Removing "Extra Strong" character then clicking on bar doesn't
crash Generator
o  List counts don't increase when cancelling adding a room/object etc
o  Restrictions tab selected if tab order incorrect when adding a task
o  Hopefully less Out of Memory errors
o  NBTW active for hints
o  Standardised colour names with HTML
o  Task dependencies display from winning tasks
o  No error opening games with embeded files
o  Restriction text overriding system commands now works properly

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded Release 6 of ADRIFT v4.0.  You can get it from;

Full Installation: http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40.zip
   or
Upgrade: http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip

The following bug fixes are in R6;

o  Deleting last task doesn't crash Generator
o  Objects marked as seen if character uses it to attack and misses
o  NBTW puts end tags on html codes
o  Non-text formatting html tags work with NBTW
o  NBTW activated for task restriction else text
o  Advanced Object descriptions can contain commas
o  Inserting tasks doesn't duplicate inserted task
o  Task references in rooms not messed up when inserting a task
o  Object start state stored correctly in Modules
o  Battle Actions works with Modules
o  Export Module file select box has correct title
o  Cancelling doesn't crash Generator when exporting a module
o  Module not imported if Cancel selected in Module info display
o  Generator doesn't crash if Object and Character Alias boxes are
changed
o  Tooltip for Object Aliases corrected

Campbell

Hi,

I've just released ADRIFT (Beta) v4.00.5.  You can download it from;

   Full Version: http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40.zip
      or
   Upgrade: http://www.jcwild.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ADRIFT40-upgrade.zip

Download the full version if you haven't downloaded v4 before.

Campbell

Hi,

I thought it was about time I released some news about the upcoming
ADRIFT version 4.00.

It is still very much in Alpha status, and I estimate the release
date to still be a couple of months away (no holding me to that mind!)


Current enhancements to version 3.90 are as follows;


o  Will be able to play MP3s

o  TAF files are compressed to under half size of 3.90 files

o  Images and Sounds can be embedded in TAF files

o  Tasks can set and unset other tasks

o  Text variables

o  Referenced Text

o  Parts of player/characters can be defined

o  Lockable objects

o  Movement can be restricted by status of objects

o  Adventure Browser, to group things in the same room

o  Graphics can be displayed in main game window [NB. This is memory
hungry]

o  Characters can execute tasks if they come across other characters

o  Advanced task command construction using [],/,{}

o  Multiple object aliases

o  Multiple character aliases

o  Initial descriptions for objects

o  Can use AND/OR with task restrictions

o  Unlimited changes to room description, and GUI overhaul

o  Room descriptions can depend on object status, and can have "else"
part

o  Room short descriptions can be changed

o  Text editing window, with formatting buttons

o  Much faster


There are many minor enhancements and bugfixes also.

Campbell

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
ADRIFT group:

To help me determine how important
certain aspects of version 4.0 are, I
would like to know the typical speed of
most users computers.

   o Slow 486 (16-66MHz)
   o Fast 486 (90MHz +)
   o Slow Pentium (60-133MHz)
   o Fast Pentium (150MHz +)
   o Pentium II
   o Pentium III
   o Pentium IV
   o Other


To vote, please visit the following web page:

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ADRIFT/polls

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups
web site listed above.

Thanks!

Hi,

I've extended the Adventures download page so there are two separate
lists - one for Full Adventures, and another for Demos/Templates etc.

Campbell

Hi,

I've added some statistics, and the ability to add reviews to
adventures on the ADRIFT site. If you click on the Rating, these
options will be available.

There's currently no history on the stats, so it will only take
anything as from now.

Let me know if anything breaks!

Campbell

Hi,

As you may have noticed, there have been problems with the Forum.  As
far as I know, this is due to a power failure on the server I was
using.

As such, I have managed to copy all the history of this Forum onto the
backup Forum hosted on my own machine.  I am considering leaving it
here permanently, removing the problems of disk space, but I don't
know what the performance will be like.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

Campbell

Hi,

I've updated ADRIFT Runner 3.90 (not Generator) to Release 20, which
has the following changes;

o  Executing task text overrides all others, except sub task text

o  Objects moved by events are marked as seen if moved to same room as
player

Campbell

Hi,

I've just uploaded ADRIFT 3.90 Release 19, which has the following
updates;

o  Score override doesn't inadvertently reset itself to maximum score

o  Fixed bug in player descriptions which could corrupt taf files

o  Slight amendment for overriding tasks with "talk" in them

o  "examine room", "look room" etc now views room

o  Players name cannot be blank

o  Picture and Sound for winning message now works properly

o  %time% and %turns% now stored in TAS files

o  Looping walks don't bring characters back from the dead

o  Characters kill tasks are executed if actions decrease stamina to
zero

Campbell

Hi,

I've updated the ADRIFT Adventures page, so it is now possible to
upload your own adventures.  By supplying a password, you can then
modify/delete your details too.

Let me know if anything breaks or does things it shouldn't.

Campbell

Enter your vote today!  Check out the new poll for the ADRIFT
group:


Do you use the spell checker in
Generator, or do you find it slows it
down too much?

   o Of course I do!
   o Nah, it sucks.


To vote, please visit the following web page:

http://www.egroups.co.uk/polls/ADRIFT

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups
web site listed above.

Thanks!

Hi,

I've just uploaded ADRIFT 3.90 Release 18, which has the following
changes;

o  Can examine objects held by all characters

o  Pressing ESC now closes the map window

o  HTML tags now show on Generator Map, but not Runner Map

o  Examining player now works again

o  Added system variable %time%, which returns the length of time the
game has been played for in seconds

o  If a restriction message contains text, the text will take
priority over a system command.  WARNING - This may change the flow
of some games!!!

o  "version" command, which displays which release of ADRIFT Runner
is being used

o  Control panel listbox fixed

o  Deleting conversation items doesn't mess up second message and
message task

o  Objects not marked as seen if only come across in a dark room

o  Title-less adventures no longer allowed

o  If player moved into a room, static objects are marked as seen

o  Characters following player doesn't move away to nowhere when
player not moving

o  Prompted to save after changing player attributes or importing ALR
file

o  Open/Closed pull down menu not active when not defined as an
openable

o  Added system variables;
	 %title%  The Adventure Title
	 %author%  The Author of the Adventure
	 %modified% Date the adventure was last modified

o  Check when defining variables that a system variable name is not
used

o  Can now ask characters about %player%

Campbell

Hi,

Apologies for the long delay since the last update.  This release is
mainly to get rid of the bigger bugs.  I'm hoping to get another one
out in the next few days.

The fixes in ADRIFT 3.90 Release 17 are;

o  Doesn't corrupt taf file if a comma in event name

o  Doesn't crash if have restriction that no/any object must be held
by player/char

o  %object% will also work when object alias name used rather than
actual name

o  Better handling of objects with names same as another objects alias

o  End of game message doesn't appear twice

o  High score works again for new games

o  Doesn't crash if score goes above 32,767

o  %turns% and %maxscore% can now be accessed through expressions

o  If a task overrides game save function, menus will be greyed out

o  Doesn't crash if action requires referenced object when none given

o  Map window size saved properly when quitting application

o  HTML Tags removed from map roomnames

Campbell