BOH update5


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 update4; specifically, it applies to these
versions of BOH (see the "READ NOTES" page from the main menu):
 * AmigaOS: 20090804.1140-AOS4
 * Linux: 20090804.1245-LNUX
 * MacOS: 20090804.1137-MOSX
 * Windows: 20090804.1223-WDOZ

This update:
 * replaces low obstacles with traps (f.ex. the pools of the theme "default"
   cause damage to the shield);
 * adds dynamic sound to traps animations;
 * adds acoustic feedback to shield discharges;
 * improves the sound engine policies;
 * simplifies and improves the automapper colors (dangerous places are indicated
   more clearly);
 * increases the precision of and optimizes sprites rendering;
 * removes pits borders along (transparent) barriers;
 * refines video modes suggestions;
 * removes the sort-by-name option;
 * converts the characters set of themes to full ISO 8859-1;
 * retouches the themes graphics slightly;
 * improves the terminology;
 * reworks some internal aspects of missions and themes for easier development
   of expansions;
 * fixes the handling of alphachannel-less sprites (this bug had no practical
   consequences because no theme used such kind of graphics);
 * adds a new tutorial mission;
 * updates and improves the user's manual;
 * adds the developer's manual;
 * applies some 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) 2009 Simone Bevilacqua
postmaster@bohthegame.com
www.bohthegame.com