BOH update4


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

[AmigaOS, MacOS and Windows] This is a cumulative update to update3;
specifically, besides those included in the ISO image, it applies to these
versions of BOH (see the "READ NOTES" page from the main menu):
 * AmigaOS: 20090629.0947-AOS4
 * MacOS: 20090628.1725-MOSX
 * Windows: 20090629.0950-WDOZ
[Linux] This update installs the game from the original CD-ROM.

This update:
 * makes the game run natively on Linux (requires an x86 CPU, SDL 1.2 and
   SDL_mixer-1.2);
 * avoids the restart of the whole program upon theme change (very useful when
   playing in full screen, as the monitor does not need to re-sync);
 * adds themes randomization options;
 * adds the "USE ENHANCED WEAPONS" option (makes killing enemies easier);
 * slows down the blinking of the automapper direction indicator;
 * adds video mode suggestions;
 * fixes a minor bug in the zoom selection handling (in rare cases it could
   cause an illegal memory access);
 * fixes bad centering at 4x zoom (a couple of parentheses were missing);
 * links the AmigaOS version to the latest SDL;
 * links the Windows version to a fresh build of the custom framework (by
   mistake an outdated framework had been used with the consequence that, on
   some machines, input handling was partially broken);
 * includes some graphical retouches to the themes "castle" and "warm";
 * adds synopses to the phases of the mission "tougher and tougher";
 * updates and improves the user's manual;
 * improves some translations;
 * adds the latest expansions;
 * applies some other changes.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR AMIGAOS, MACOS AND WINDOWS

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.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR LINUX

1. Insert the CD-ROM in any drive and mount it.
2. Unpack the update archive anywhere.
3. Launch the installer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions until the process ends.

Should you experience problems, please send a detailed report along with the
text output by the installer.


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(c) 2009 Simone Bevilacqua
postmaster@bohthegame.com
www.bohthegame.com