V1.2a Tradewarsing Update Released

V1.2a Tradewarsing Update

The official press release is as below:

This small update follows the latest V1.2 GUI update we put in not long ago. Here is a list of features and fixes that are included:

• Players are now able to Set Locations from the Asset list and the Big Map
  
• AvgScore and game end elements were fixed
  
• Tournament Module is put in place allowing Admins to create better major Events
  
• Station Billboards have been put in place, allowing players to write announcements in-game for sector visitors.
  
• NPCs now move correctly, fix.
  
• Optional invites to friends added allowing players to invite friends when viewing game info or Joining a new game.
  
• Added Tholian Sentinel ship
  
• Added a good playable TWR tutorial to the site
  
• Adjusted some entry-level web site texts
  
• Reduced weapon cooldown time to 2 seconds
  
• Modified all 4 winning conditions for more balanced and exciting play
  
• New Level System added, creating a ladder-style progression to player's game experience.
  
• Miscellaneous minor fixes

There should be only one other V1.2 update upcoming before we set out to work on V1.3. You can follow our progress more closely by visiting the TWR site regularly.

NEW LEVEL SYSTEM
In order to allow for more game difficulty options and to offer a clearer progression towards bigger and better things for players, we've introduced in this update a player progression based on levels. In a nutshell, Regular and Premium members start their journey at Level 1 and at the end of each game, progress to other higher levels. At each level, a certain requirement needs to be completed. If achieved, a level-specific Perk is given to the player that has reached the new level. Perks are then applied to each subsequent game, making the next game that much more interesting, and making you slightly more powerful. Additionally, levels have been assigned to the different Play Zones thus allowing you access either Zones that are appropriate for your Score OR your Level, often giving you more game options.