ARRP 2010: Expedition v0.1.8 RC3

[Slash]

Hello All!

Just in time for the ARRP, here comes the first public RC of
Expedition v0.1.8. Thanks to all the playtesters who have been helping
and providing new cool ideas!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK0rnyZ5f6A
Pics: http://slashware.net/blog/

Lots of things have been developed from the last public version
(v0.1.7), I'm currently working on polishing the "trading"
functionalities.

The Graphics UI is on place now using graphics from Oryx, and
roguebard music has been included as well.

Following a short changes list, acumulated from the last public
version:
    * Graphics version, using an augmented 8×8 tileset made by Oryx
    * Sailing has been completely rehashed, now you control your ships
by rotating them, and the wind direction determines your speed.
    * Combat system has been redone, now squads of units tackle each
other during a Ranged, Mounted and Melee round. Units can be wounded
or killed, depending on their resistance, weapons and armor.
    * Storms now arise, grow and die in the middle of the ocean,
destroying careless fleets.
    * Native settlements now abound in the new world, with several
different cultures, and they will respawn enemy expeditions when they
are hostile. They can also be ransacked after the local population has
been slaughtered.
    * Weather, Wind direction, temperature and doldrums are simulated
    * You can Chop forests for wood now
    * Forests and mountains now block LOS, making exploration more
interesting
    * New tunes selection, including a remix by roguebard Jice
    * User Interface enhancements

Download here: http://slashie.net/page.php?27

Hope to hear your comments!

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