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OffWorld Resource Base (O.R.B.) - Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 4, 2003 @ 3:07 p.m. PST

Strategy First just let us know that they have just released a new patch for their recently released 3D space-based RTS, OffWorld Resource Base (O.R.B.). This patch brings several improvements to the multiplayer and game editor, new MP/skirmish features and many bug fixes. Read more for detailed fix list and links where to get it ...

Get the 'O.R.B. Patch 1.00 to 1.03 patch off Worthplaying (1.3mb)

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Get the 'O.R.B. Patch 1.01 to 1.03 patch off Worthplaying (1.3mb)

USA Links <--> European Links

Other Mirrors

Get the 'O.R.B patches off 3DGamers (2mb)

Get the 'O.R.B patches off Strategy First (2mb)

..:: O.R.B Patch 1.03 ::....:: FIXES ::..

  • Fixed various bugs in the MP Screens vs Gamespy.


..:: February 10, 2003 ::....:: O.R.B Patch 1.02 ::..

..:: FIXES ::..

  • Fixed the issue with Gathering of the Paths scenario where continuing from a saved game after the map had been finished, would not allow the map to end.
  • Fixed bugs in Alyssian Scenarios 2 and 3.
  • Fixed erratic never-ending bug in Tutorial 6.
  • Unable to build capital ships in certain maps due to stealing all the required techs has been fixed.
  • Improved follow and attack unarmed ships.
  • Improved fonts for 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions.
  • Fixed multiplayer bug, where captured ships are shown in the wrong color.
  • Fixed bug with docked ships having wrong names displayed.
  • Freighters and other ships can now be docked inside of asteroid bases.
  • Minor docking bugs fixed.
  • Tech tree display order fixed.
  • Pressing group number will also select docked ships.
  • Debris and explosion can now be seen by winning team.
  • Improved capital ship combat with asteroid structures.
  • Mineable asteroid found message is displayed when a new resources asteroid is scanned.
  • Client timeout causes everyone to timeout bug.
  • AI teammate not updating properly when changing race in spaceport team game.
  • Scenario download bug.
  • Chat colors during paused game.
  • Quit during paused game causes pause to set next game.
  • Spy messages for dropped players.
  • Fixed intermittent HyperSpacing bug.
  • Blue dialog boxes in campaign have been removed.
  • Fixed a bug where win98 users could not join a game hosted on another OS.
  • Better detection of game desynchronization on multiple machines during network play.
  • Fixed the saving and loading back of a game in skirmish and multiplayer.
  • Fixed a gamespy lobby crash bug after aborting or ending a multiplayer gamespy game.
  • Fixed a bug where the user would periodically get asked to register his cd key even if it was already entered previously.
  • Fixed a bug where, when restoring a savegame, a player could change his race which caused the game to crash (user is now prevented from modifying his race on a restored game).
  • Fixed a bug where a client joining a game goes into the multiplayer game settings screen when the user launches the game, used to crash or something but now works correctly.
  • EDITOR: Sun zones have been removed.
  • EDITOR: Crash bug when the move down button is pressed with only one trigger.
  • EDITOR: Brush palette icon for the Alyssian cloaking carrier has been fixed.
  • EDITOR: Can no longer have less than two players.
  • EDITOR: When triggers blocks are deleted, modified or moved the current focus is maintained.
  • EDITOR: Graphical issue causing the trigger window to become entirely gray has been fixed.
  • EDITOR: Crash if a bad spaceport type is selected has been fixed.
  • EDITOR: Trigger Windows are no longer system modal.
  • EDITOR: View is no longer reset by the scenario editor.
  • EDITOR: Add button no longer need for starting locations.
  • EDITOR: Umbra and Penumbra removed.
  • EDITOR: Planet names are dynamic in scenario editor.
  • EDITOR: Fog top and bottom material is not reset when recreating sun or objects.
  • EDITOR: Mist color is not reset when asteroids are recreated.
  • EDITOR: Asteroid string points are now moveable.

..:: NEW MP/SKIRMISH FEATURES ::..

  • Choose starting carrier type for carrier and no portal carrier games.
  • Ability to set the Hull percentage for bases, capital Ships, fighters, cargo ships, and support ships.
  • Starting Tech level option.
  • Maximum tech level option.
  • Disallow repair ships from repairing capital ships in combat option.
  • Stronger turrets option.
  • No orbiting asteroids option.
  • Multiplayer AI Players.

..:: NEW EDITOR FEATURES ::..

  • EDITOR: Disable Unit in zone trigger.
  • EDITOR: Dedicated carrier/no portal carrier map starting locations.
  • EDITOR: Mode to see in game names.
  • EDITOR: Multiple trigger lists available for use.
  • EDITOR: Search is available for triggers.
  • EDITOR: Additional textures will preview textures.

..:: NOTE ::..

  • For those who have encoutered the WinXP bug, it is strongly recommended to delete any existing profiles and create new ones.

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