BOH update10


LICENSE

This software is freeware. It can be used exclusively by BOH owners. It cannot
be redistributed. (Any part of) it cannot be used to make profit without written
permission.


DISCLAIMER

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, THE AUTHOR CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF
THE (INABILITY OF MAKING) USE OF IT. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.


DESCRIPTION

This is a cumulative update to update9; specifically, it applies to these
versions of BOH (see the "READ NOTES" page from the main menu):
 * AmigaOS: 20100123.1939-AOS4
 * AROS: 20100125.1338-AROS
 * Linux: 20100124.2319-LNUX
 * MacOS: 20100125.1949-MOSX
 * Windows: 20100124.1658-WDOZ

This update:
 * adds acceleration to the turning of the main character when standing (allows
   to turn by small degrees and, at the same time, to change totally direction
   more quickly);
 * makes enemy fields harmful like traps;
 * adds sound effects to enemy fields and conveyor belts;
 * improves the sound volume balancement of clusters of squares (enemy fields,
   conveyor belts and traps);
 * intensifies the hit sparks effect;
 * increases a bit the weapons shoot rate (so killing enemies is a bit easier);
 * replaces the "USE ENHANCED/STANDARD WEAPONS" option with the "DIFFICULTY:
   normal/easy" option, which affects also the spawning rate of enemies;
 * removes the "ENABLE/DISABLE BARRIERS" option;
 * adds the "NAME REQUEST: once / per session / always" option;
 * adds walls graphics to the themes "C64", "default" and "warm";
 * extends the illumination range of rotating lamps;
 * adds music and recoloring of graphics to the mission report screen;
 * adds 10 new short pieces of music;
 * improves some graphical elements, sound samples and music pieces;
 * simplifies menus and adds the number of the non-secret missions;
 * modifies the automatic theme switching so that it will not occur after
   selecting another video mode or another different automatic theme switching
   option;
 * optimizes slightly the graphical engine;
 * adds a new secret mission;
 * makes some minimal changes to a few missions;
 * updates and improves the manuals;
 * applies various other changes.


INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ensure BOH is correctly installed.
2. Ensure you have rights to read, write and delete files in the BOH directory.
3. Unpack the update archive anywhere.
4. Launch the updater suitable for your system¹.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

¹On Windows Vista/7, right-click the icon, select the "Run as administrator"
option and then answer "yes" when asked whether to allow files changes.
 
Before starting the update it is highly recommendable to make a full backup of
the installed game so that it can be restored in case of failure.
Should you experience problems, please send a detailed report along with the
text output by the updater.


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(c) 2010 Simone Bevilacqua
postmaster@bohthegame.com
www.bohthegame.com