VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC VERSION HISTORY

updated 180309

Version 3.4 (Bill Thomson) 180309

• All ships and Marines/SNLF now have movement trails that a player can turn of if they forget where a unit came from.
• IJN and USN Day/Night preference markers added.
• Label with a default of '1' in the top right corner was deleted from all Ports, Bases, and Flags. This was part of a POC calculation that is not yet functional.
• Hot Keys Help file updated to match current module.
• Tournament History Help file updated.
• Standardized Hotkey for Flag and Battle markers deletion to CTRL+D.

Version 3.3 (Bill Thomson) 180225

• All scenario files regenerated to eliminate the appearance of ghost ships after game start near Ceylon.

Version 3.2 (John, Pack, Bill Thomson) 130113

• Help Files updated
• Modified Repair, Damage, and Bid markers to use use Cntl-X to delete, like all of the other pieces.

Version 3.1 (John, Pack, Bill Thomson) 120929

• Default map zoom adjusted to compensate for change in vassal engine display whole map when opening file.
• Replaced Astoria counter to same standard traits
• Warspite corrected to 4-4-4 on Help file Ship Withdrawal Schedule
• Replaced and sourced probability tables from http://www.gameaholics.com/vitp_articles/vitp_odds_article.htm
• Added a Bid marker; access via rightclick to change value of nationality.
• Marker 'Ignore Damage' created for use to denote units not yet damaged for return fire.
• Marker windows default window size modified.
• PENDING: Remains a mystery why Allies Marines gain two sunk markers at a time.

Version 3.0b02 (Bill Thomson) 080721

• All scenario files updated to capture new damage traits created in 3.0b01.
• NT1 scenario file corrected for two misplaced ships.
• Hot Keys help file updated for new damage trait.

Version 3.0b01 (Brent Easton) 080711

• Module code updated for 3.0 compatibility.
• Hot Keys created to place a Damage counter at a specific level (CNTL+1 through CNTL-9) which can be incremented, decremented. Damage counter is labeled with name of affected counter.

Version 2.7.2 (John Pack/Bill Thomson) 080425

• Created separate British and Allied basing Hot Keys (Victorious treated as Allied not British). Start Files updated to capture new traits.
• Pending: Add missing Probability to Remove chart from Brad Solberg's article; convert remaining charts to HTML.
• Pending: Damage, Disabled, Sunk markers now positioned at upper right instead of lower left of affected unit.
• The Clone and Delete traits removed from the 5th and 7th AF units. All scenario files updated.
• The Sunk and Hit Damage traits deleted from I-Boat and F-Boat counters. All scenario files updated.
• Errors in the NT1 scenario file corrected: The USN ships in the Hawaiians relocated to Johnston Islands; the 10th AF relocated from Australia to T2 reinforcement; Hermes and Revenge relocated from Bay of Bengal to Ceylon.
• Help file Ship Removal Schedule updated for I-Boat stats to 1-0-*.
• Help file Online Documentation updated to delete previous redundancy and add URL for Second Edition Rules
• Help file Hot Keys updated to match module Hot Keys.
• Probabilities Tables Day/Night Preferences and Probability to Disable converted to HTML
• Help File Beginner's Guide added replacing Getting Started.
• Help File NT1 updated to correct numbering.
• Help File About VIP Module deleted as image is MIA.
• Added Repair Marker.
• Mark unmoved marker deleted from the module.
• Updated About Vassal image to current standard.
• Add the two remaining charts from Brad Solberg's article (the other four charts were previously included).

Version 2.7.1 (John Pack/Bill Thomson) 080401

• All references to ship 'Withdrawal' replaced by 'Removal'. Keyboard shortcut changed from Control+W to Control+R.
• Disable function changed from Shift+D to Control+D.
• Valiant keyboard shortcuts standardized.
• Help Withdrawal file renames and file updated for terminology. Missing British 443 Turn 7 withdrawal updated.
• Rebase Trait added for LBA, IJN will move to China, USN to Australia on Control+B.
• To Japan trait added to I-Boat; To Australia added to F-Boat
• Help file added for NT1 variant.
• Clone and Delete traits removed from all Marines, LBA and submarines.
• Counter menu hidden.
• All scenario files updated to capture updated traits. Games in progress are will not be updated.
• Add hide pieces function to main map.
• Icon for cleanup button changed from text to whiskbroom image.
• All dice now use Twister Algorithm.

Version 2.6.x (John Pack, Bill Thomson) 070911

• Corrected initial Indian Ocean control to be USN in embedded Standard and 9turn scenario file.
• Corrected Start files to reset Allied control of Andaman Islands.
• Added NT1 Start file.
• Clone and Delete traits removed from ships; ships should be either on map, in turn entry, or sunk.
• New Standard and 9Turn scenario start files created to reflect latest traits.
• Disabled and Sunk keys added to all SNLF and Marines.
• San Jacinto changed from Turn 7 to Turn 8.
• Salt lake city counter now reads Salt Lake City .
• Standard Hot Keys added to Victorious and Illustrious.
• Updated Campaign Game Start file.
• Marianas Control flag corrected for IJN at start of both Standard and 9 turn start files
• Replace die button with Mersene Twister code buttons. Additional enhancements to be identified via current game play with Baron August. Added 'About Mersene Twister' help file for background.
• Updated and converted all Help files to HTML for cleaner look.
• Capture all shortcut key counter movement into log file. Replaced sunk and disabled markers with overlays.
• Add a cleanup button to remove sunk/disabled overlays after return segment.
• Add mouse over stack view.

Version 2.5.3 (Brent Easton, Bill Thomson) 060228

• Counter manual movement now captured in the log window. Internet die roller incorporated using the customized standard VIP die rollers,newdice@dartmouth.east.sun.com
• Removed Counter palette as all units now either on Map, Reinforcement Track, or Ship Graveyard
• Adjusted mouse over so cursor is not interfere with counter text.
• Added Marker palatte (battle, damage, sunk, disabled, control)
• Battle counter markers 8-13 added for indexing.
• Incorporated the now standard set of help files.

Version 2.5.2 (Brent Easton, Bill Thomson) 060219

• Move Dice Buttons onto menu in response to player input. -Include new Counter Detail Viewer - pops up in the right place in response to player input.

Updated 13-01-13 (John, Pack, Bill Thomson) Version 3.2

• Help Files updated
• Modified Repair, IgnoreDamage, and Bid markers to use use Cntl-X to delete, like all of the other pieces.

Version 2.5.1 (Bill Thomson) 050521

• Replaced ship graveyard image.

Version 2.5 (Asher Diamant) 050518

• Eliminated troublesome Definition of Sides as they have not value in this module -Enhances the Day, Night and Day/Night Preference markers.

Version 2.4 (Bill Thomson) 050516

• 9d6 function fixed (was rolling 8 not 9 die)
• Hit Damage counter hotkey changed from Cntl-A to Cntl-H
• Cntl-W key added for withdrawn British ships and IJN i-boat to withdrawn section of Graveyard.
• Return locations added for Allies Ships; Pearl Harbor (Cntrl-P), Somoa (Control-0), Australia (Cntr-A) and Ceylon (Cntrl-Y)
• Return locations added for IJN Ships; Japan (Cntrl-J), Truk (Control-T), Saigon (Cntr-A).
• Updated a new scenario based on new counter traits.
• Hot Keys help file updated.

Version 2.3 (Chuck Young/Bill Thomson) 050510

• Added counter hotkey Cntl-D for Disable.
• Added counter hotkey Cntl-A for dAmage.
• Added counter hotkey Cntl-S for Sunk, ships/marines/lba.
• Changed "send to Graveyard" from CTL-S to Ctl-G.
• Implemented consistent UI for Clone (Ctl-C) and Delete (Ctl-X).
• Made Ctl-Q and -W consistent as "increase/decrease" keys.
• Changed Messages Hotkey to F10.
• Made F11/F12 Zoom keys.
• Added "CleanUp" button to remove Sunk/Disabled and other temp markers (leaving damage alone).
• New start file created consistent with new counter traits.
• Hot Keys help file updated.
• Online Documentation help file updated.
• Updated Definition of sides; IJN, Allies, Observer
• Added Scenario Folder with PBEM Standard 8 turn game and 9 turn game files; found under Files.
• Bid for IJN, Player identification and PBEM options used added to NOTES in Start File.

Version 2.2 (Bill Thomson) 050503

• Replaced Battle 1-9 markers that were MIA. -Modified the Ship Graveyard map to add a section for withdrawn ships. -Added a Ship Withdrawal Schedule help file.

Version 2.1 (Bill Thomson) 050428

• Damage markers now consolidated into one with index capability -Preference marker now larger and has index capability.

Version 2.0 (Bill Thomson) 050416

• Added VIP Rule Clarification to online tools help file.
• Deleted a duplicate module file contained within the module, reducing module size.
• Added markers: Day, Day/Night, Night, Battle Order; the latter with stepped function.
• Eliminated active link for online tools due to copyright liability. Help text file remains to define external URLs. Vassal Help file cannot link to external URL, can only read a configured HTML file.
• Reduced the SUNK marker in control panel.
• Hotkeys help menu added. -Added an internet die roller page.

Version 1.3.1 (Bill Thomson)

• A new Start file has been generated to capture these new counter traits.
• Fixed bug in chart configuration

Version 1.3 (Bill Thomson)

• Added Charts for probabilities (Day/night, Disable, Normal Shots to sink, Bonus shots to sink) and Ship withdrawal schedule
• Removed help file for ship withdrawal schedule.
• Added Ship Graveyard Map
• Added Send to Graveyard trait (via prototypes) for all ships. Will send sunk ship to off map graveyard sunk pile.
• Send to Return box trait created for all SNLF/Marines, LBA/AF and Iboat/Fboat. Will send destroyed unit to Turn 9 return box, to be adjusted to appropriate turn return box by player.
• Changed help file to Online Documentation from text file for HTML file. (Not working, will seek permission from gameacholics to use their source HTML file)
• A new Start file has been generated to capture these new counter traits.

Version 1.2 (Asher Diamant)

• The MIA Yokosuka SNLF has returned.
• The I-Boat lost it's graphic somehow, fixed.
• Campaign start file updated with these two changes.
• Removed erroneous Allied control of Aluetions and NPO in Start File.
• San Jacinto corrected from turn 8 to turn 7.

Version 1.1 (Bill Thomson)

• Enhanced map for Return Boxes for turns 2-9 for LBA and Marines.
• The old map deleted from Images.
• Campaign start file generated for new map.
• Reinforcements added to return boxes in appropriate turns
• Help files added for AREA Player Rankings, Articles Index, Game Credits, and Online Documentation, Optional PBEM Rules, Organized PBEM Play, Tournaments, Version History.
• Added hotkey functionality for 1d6-9d6
• Added Notes Window
• Added Help file for Ship Withdrawal Schedules

Version 1.0 (Asher Diamant)

• New Ship Counter artwork
• Ship counters now have ship names
• Added zoom capability
• Reinforcement arranged in tabs in order of turn entry.

Version 0.0 (Bill Sayers)

• Initial version.

FEEDBACK: Please send all additional comments, modification/error correction to Bill Thomson (bill@wargameacademy.org)

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