Upgrading missions from Version 2 (pre Alpha 10.1) to Version 3 (post Alpha 10)

To upgrade static mission script (.DAT) following changes need to be made:

• All hands need to be activated. Add !HAND_ACTIVATE command after !HAND_ALLOW_AI / !HAND_ALLOW_HUMAN. No parameters needed;

• Sparring hands may need a character set up. If you have a sparring hand (one that is only !HAND_ALLOW_AI), then you should add !HAND_AI_CHARACTER command after !HAND_ACTIVATE with parameter (0 for Story AI character, 1 for Custom AI character). Sparring hands are Story by default;

• Neutral hand should be converted into an ordinary hand.

  • Increase parameter of the !HAND_COUNT at the top of the script by +1
  • Replace !HAND_CURRENT 99 with !HAND_CURRENT hands_count-1
  • Add !HAND_ACTIVATE to it as well

• Finally upgrade the script version. Change !VERSION value in the header to 3;

Addendum:

There are 4 basic hand alignments now:

• Neutral. Can not be played by Human nor AI. Should have only animals.
• Human. Can be played only by Human player.
• Sparring. Can be played only by AI player.
• Skirmish. Can be played by Human or AI.

Sparring hand can be of 3 different characters:

• Story. This AI type is best suited for ..
• Custom. This AI will ..