Johny

So to update on the situation, we believe that about 99% of people should have received their Steam codes now if the order went through successfully on the system, for those that still haven't received their Steam code please send another email to support@bistudio.com (this will help us to get you sorted quickly). Please try to include the following information (if you have it): • Your store account name and email address • The purchase number or transaction ID or order number • Your paypal Email address (if payment was via paypal and the email address is different from that registered on your store account) People that were charged multiple times for 1 game should send a similar email (unless they have done so already). We are processing the refunds and you will get your money back, but it may take some time until we get to your request. It goes without saying we're hugely disappointed that yesterday didn't work out as planned, it's gratifying to see many people playing the Alpha and reporting back they're happy but one person who spent a frustrated night without the key is one too many and we're very sorry for that.

Cold War Assault and Arma X included in the Supporter Edition will be delivered as Steam gifts, so you may give those to Friends if you like.

Both store.bistudio.com and Steam support Paypal Basic distribution will go through Steam gift/Inventory system. So if you purchase Alpha you get 3 Alpha Lite invites to give to your friends. If a friend gets Lite gift from you then he/she will get the Lite version plus 1 Lite gift to give to someone else. On top of that there are some other ways of introducing the Alpha Lite to more people planned. If you buy Arma 3 Alpha (for discounted price), you get to participate in the Alpha (ie. you get the build). When the beta is released, Arma 3 Alpha will be renamed in your Steam library to Arma 3 Beta and the data will be updated. When the full game is released, similar thing will happen and you will have "Arma 3" in your Steam library. I am sorry there is confusion, but we did not want to have people confused the other way around - people thinking they are buying full game and then Steam would download Alpha (because the full game would not be ready yet, at the time of this "pre purchase"). If you buy the game from Store.bistudio.com, you will receive a Steam code and you will have to activate it on your Steam account (similar to what happens when you purchase retail DVD copy of Steam game). here is Steam help page regarding activating the code: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5414-TFBN-1352 Also someone have asked whether we prefer Steam or Store.bistudio.com. The answer is store.bistudio.com, but we appreciate your business regardless of where you purchase! Just take care not to purchase from sites that are not listed on the website. There are people selling stolen or invalid Activation keys all over the web so take care to purchase from verified sources.(sorry for the OT ;) )

The partial documentation to the workbench is here: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Game_Editor_%28Workbench%29 When you have your island then I am afraid that at this moment you can only get it to the game if you replace one of the existing islands. The reason is the same as in case of tuning the weapon stats. The system to circumvent this bottleneck is unfortunately not yet ready (but it is coming).

Final 1.04 has been released (both for download and to the Steam users). http://www.carriercommand.com/updates/ This is basically 1.03.0019 without the SDK files. From modding perspective no scripts were changed. There aer changes in the binary and also the unpacking script was enhanced a bit. There is also separate SDK version of the patch. (You should be able to overwrite regular with SDK version if you choose to) Also the patch removes DRM so no more activations upon reinstall of and OS. Now that this is out of the way, we have beta in the oven and it should be out next week.

Well the problem I was talking about is in the main menu. But even so, you could do what you need with 2 buttons and a text widget. One button would add time the other wold decrease it and the text widget would show current "time"

1) Gui editor is rather straight forward (Drag and drop with widgets, basically a WYSIWYG editor). Alternatively you can change the layouts in the source .layout files as well (xml syntax). It is possible to make a slider and skin it easily(I am not a designer but, I think it is actually classified as progress bar class/widget which has additional slider features embedded). I think actually scripting the commands based on feedback from these GUI elements will be more of a challenge. Especially adding slider to main menu is a problem because right now only buttons and their "onClick" may be accessed from the scripts. 2) It should not be a problem to do what you need. I would probably suggest doing it in different way (hidden because of campaign references): Regarding the documentation - we are still adding stuff to the wiki. Also we will be putting up Work-in-progress version of documentation of all scripts used in CCGM. And Modding section of the forums should appear soon.

Finally, after taking much longer than I originally expected, here is the first version of CCGM SDK. This version is distributed as a Beta Patch, which also installs SDK. This installer works for regular non steam version. Steam users may get SDK by selecting "SDK" in the beta tab in Preferences of Carrier Command in their Steam Library. https://store.bistudio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101 File: Carrier_Command_Patch_1_03_0019_Beta_SDK.zip CRC-32: 19a3e3ae MD4: b5145fc38507d765a26a7f75d1b4104c MD5: a7171989f93c6ff0bebafcc6859a4e43 SHA-1: deb5b745c98cdd1e0eb1f7f88efb17beed9573d4 Information about how to use it may be found here: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Category:Carrier_Command:_Official_Tools Special SDK section have been also created in the Feedback tracker for reporting bugs. Special note - carrier.exe parameter "-mod" will only work on version 1.03.0019 and above (version included in this patch). If there are no major issues with the SDK we will shortly release patch 1.04 to introduce this modding compatibility to all customers.

Hello Everyone, Beta version of patch 1.03 is available for download. We will appreciate all feedback left on http://www.carriercommand.com/feedback ! The plan is to have the patch in BETA stage for several days and later release it as full patch. (We are also working on making frequent beta builds available to you.) Steam users should click on Carrier Command: Gaea Mission in Steam application, select Properties and in the Properties window click on the BETAS tab and select Beta option to access this patch. All others may download it here(Digital or retail non-steam versions): https://store.bistudio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98 File: Carrier_Command_Patch_1_03_Beta.zip Filesize: 19MB CRC-32: 7923814a MD4: 06e64b69af9dd445106ea2832eba1795 MD5: 4db1a7574e60b13f002649f54121209d SHA-1: 3687ad90c9e7f9bb62f4d1a6ac09a249ab8a18ce Readme: Carrier Command: Gaea Mission 1.03 BETA Patch Works with all versions except Steam. (On Steam use the BETAS Tab in the Carrier Command properties within the Steam Client to access this beta patch.) Please report all issues on http://www.carriercommand.com/feedback SAVE GAME COMPATIBILITY: Save Games created in versions 1.1.0026 and older are not compatible. Game will notify you if the Save file was created in incompatible version. Save game files for all Steam versions and for version 1.02 should be compatible. Patch 1.03 BETA Changelog --------------------------------------------------------------------- Bug Fixes: ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Controls: - Arrow keys can be bound. Game: - HMHD missile will be transferred from stockpile onto carrier correctly. - "V" key will stop the carrier but not instantly. - Island stop blinking exactly when the enemy stops the attack on the island. - Fixed random crash after any carrier destruction. Gaea Campaign: - Cutscene with Aurora will be played only once. - Marshes upgrade can be found every time. - Coolant container will not disappear after island is captured. - Removed tutorial hints on Arachnid when recapturing island from APA in chapter 3. Strategy Campaign - Cutscene of sinking enemy carrier will always be played when the enemy carrier is destroyed AI: -Fixed pathfinder island data -Improved walrus pathfinding on wild terrain Changes: ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- - Removed panning while zooming in/out in strategy map. - Added shortcut in Vulcan mission (1st mission of GAEA Mission) - Ratio slider in strategy game is split into two parts - APA ISLANDS COUNT and UEC ISLANDS COUNT. - Removed tutorial notice dialog in strategy campaign. - ID numbers of enemy carrier units are no longer displayed on the map. - Enemy carrier will not run away when the player arrives to defend his island - Enemy carrier units are undocking properly - The stockpile relocation time now depends on the distance between islands

1.03 now released as full patch. http://www.carriercommand.com/2012/12/update-1-03-now-available-for-windows-pc/ Only change between 1.03.0014 RC and released 1.03 patch is "Fixed startup shader cache problem (thanks to Species1571)" We are currently working on some new fixes and improvements so I expect new beta round to launch soon. Have a nice weekend and thanks for the all the feedback and help!

Hey, more patches are coming. The "last update before official release" clause is there because unless there is a problem with this Release Candidate I would like to repack it and release it as full patch this week. You see - people that don't read the forums hadn't have a chance to try the fixes and changes packed in 1.03 yet and so the release is about getting some finalized version to them. And Modding tools are still coming. I won't give you date in case some unforeseen obstacles arise and I would end up disappointing you, but lets just say that we will see what we can work out with Santa.... @ Species1571: Sorry to hijack the thread a bit but to be frank I am totally puzzled by your work around regarding the issue with game launch after the patch. 1.03.0006 and 1.3.00014 should have the same files and should overwrite each other. Don't get me wrong - I am glad it works for you, but it should not work ;) I will reply to your PM and maybe we will figure it out.

Here is hopefully last beta/Release candidate of the patch before the release: Patch 1.03.0014 Release Candidate Download mirror: Store.bistudio.com Compatibility is the same as for the patches above. So no need to uninstall previous beta patches. As always, this is for non-steam version only. Steam Patch is available through beta program. File: Carrier_Command_Patch_1_03_0014_RC.zip CRC-32: 515a48a4 MD4: 24edf5287aa7908d5ec4121754d85751 MD5: d69f766a602079ed0164c28fe0146f73 SHA-1: d7b92516ff03879ee89a18741dfef628da584076 Patch 1.03.0014 RC Changelog --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Fixed walrus hook bug ( Drop sometime caused walrus to capsize) - Fixed incorrect cutscene playback after completing Thermopylae mission - Fixed current objectives and waypoints on Outpost in Gaea Mission campaign - Strategy Game now ends after capturing all islands and destroying enemy carrier - Enemy carrier no longer "disappears" after capturing all islands in Strategy game - Enemy carrier now replenishes units he abandoned on the island during retreat - Enemy units are no longer present on neutral and friendly islands All patch files were checked with Eset NOD32 antivirus Virus database version: 7763 (Dec 04 2012)

Hey everyone, it took a bit longer than anticipated but here is another beta with a few fixes. Compatibility is same as for the patches above. So no need to uninstall previous beta patches. As always, this is for non-steam version only. Steam Patch is available through beta program. https://store.bistudio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98 File: Carrier_Command_Patch_1_03_0011_Beta.zip CRC-32: 27ed8740 MD4: fb9245f29c934d3b2158b74444a08052 MD5: 18b53881417de94f38e227cc25b5d32d SHA-1: e39302cf478119ef3b6f4a6b3675f965297d7c29 Patch 1.03.0011 BETA Changelog --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Fixed crash in Gaea Mission on Takshaven - Fixed Achievements Face Off, Titanic, Revenge Is Sweet. - Fixed Stockpile is now correctly selected upon start of Strategy Campaign with only 1 UEC island - NEW - Island info now displays icons with relative production and mining "power" of selected island

Exactly BlauBear! nateyj80 - just make sure you have file from our mirror and that the hashes match so that you know you have downloaded what we have released. Hashes are: File: Carrier_Command_Patch_1_03_Beta.zip Filesize: 19MB CRC-32: 7923814a MD4: 06e64b69af9dd445106ea2832eba1795 MD5: 4db1a7574e60b13f002649f54121209d SHA-1: 3687ad90c9e7f9bb62f4d1a6ac09a249ab8a18ce and for today's update: File: Carrier_Command_Patch_1_03_0006_Beta.zip CRC-32: 500c40bc MD4: 045bd7d0b4f8e62563d253c6beb57723 MD5: fbd2de8be8fd310a9ee25fedddd3100c SHA-1: 5983ad0e43230c1272c87ffe2b53e6c4e3ed38d0

I just ran carrier.exe and all the DLLs in both Steam and retail version of 1.03.0006 Beta as well as the patch exe itself with negative results. I have even downloaded the patch from the link from the web and nothing. (I have ESET NOD32 AV with latest (today) update) I also ran it through online multi-antivirus engine. Results: 1.03.0006Beta carrier.exe - http://virusscan.jotti.org/en/scanresult/d868f116e7de7238acdb39a8e61ae599ae418552 1.03.0006Beta Patch zip file itself (as downloaded from the server) http://virusscan.jotti.org/en/scanresult/a3bcd171897a04c7ad37717efdb9de5b7a8ab99d In the past we have had trouble with AVG giving false positives when the exe was protected. Could you please provide details? What file is reporting virus? Which version of the patch do you have? Where did you download it from?

Beta patch has been updated. This initial CTD on some machines as described above is now fixed and it has some other minor tweaks as well. http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?142203-Carrier-Command-Gaea-Mission-1-03-BETA-Patch Thanks everyone for helping us find the problem and fix it! If you encounter more problems please try to include relevant error.log messages (located in Your Documents/CarrierCommand) just as "Guess Who" did in this thread. It is most helpful.

Updated version of the 1.03 BETA Patch is out (Version number is 1.03.0006 Beta): https://store.bistudio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98 File: Carrier_Command_Patch_1_03_0006_Beta.zip CRC-32: 500c40bc MD4: 045bd7d0b4f8e62563d253c6beb57723 MD5: fbd2de8be8fd310a9ee25fedddd3100c SHA-1: 5983ad0e43230c1272c87ffe2b53e6c4e3ed38d0 You can install it over any version of the CCGM (apart from Steam version which will be automatically updated if you opt in for the BETA of Carrier Command as described in the original post above) including the 1.03 Beta (no need to reinstall, even if the game did crash on startup with that version). Save game compatibility is the same as in the original 1.03Beta. Main focus of this iteration was to fix the CTD upon start up issue connected to "materials/materials.h" file. Besides that some minor improvements were made in the Strategic AI of the enemy carrier(see the change log bellow). Thanks everyone for trying these BETA patches out and supplying us with the feedback. As always it is greatly appreciated!! Patch 1.03.0006 BETA Changelog --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Fixed crash on application start on some machines ("Cannot load materials file materials/materials.h" bug) - Fixed crash in Strategy campaign (Production Advisor) - Enemy carrier/strategic AI improvements: - production logic improved - improved "Choose next island to attack" logic - improved barque handling - improved carrier repairs --------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE to all modders: If you have unpacked CCGM data files in your game directory it might cause problems once you install the patch. Unpacked data have priority over the patch data containers and if you have modded files that have been changed and are thus included in the patch, then the game is going to use your modded files instead of the patched ones. I recommend unpacking the files from the patch and merging your modding changes into our fixed files.

Just to give give you guys an update - we are still working on finding out a solution to this issue (we are even getting some ATI/AMD engineers to helps us with it).

As Dram wrote before, we were aware of this issue but it was fixed before the game was released actually. We will have to look into the problem and see if we can find what causes it under these circumstances. If you guys have any more info about what you were doing when it happens to you, that will be both extremely helpful and appreciated.

Yes. If you were part of the P&C program you need to delete your savegames and settings in My Documents/CarrierCommand . (Especially ccsettings.xml) Beta version is not compatible with full version. If you are able to get to both Strategy Game and Campaign in the main menu, then you know you did it correctly ;)

You have store.bistudio.com version, right? Did you remove your ccsettings.xml in Your documents folder between uninstalling 100-102 and installing 102? In anycase it is really interesting as both versions should be identical.I will try to see if I can find some possible cause for this. In the mean time would you mind uploading the savegame for me somewhere?

Thygrrr, you have steam version as well? Is there something in common, that you think might link these hang-ups?(something to help us localize the problem) Maybe even some save game file that causes hang-up everytime?

If you delete you ccsettings.xml in your documents and then run the game, it will restore the default settings from your installation. (Alternatively these default settings are stored as ccsettings.xml in your installation folder so you can copy those to your documents to get back to defaults)

If you purchased Supporter version then Steam key will remain tied to your account, but you can give it to friend and he can legally use it to add Carrier Command to his Steam account(this is for support and accounting reasons). While you get to use your Store.bistudio.com version.

Try removing <key code="left" action="padleft"/> <key code="right" action="padright"/> <key code="up" action="padup"/> <key code="down" action="paddown"/> from the <General> section of the ccsettings.xml in your documents