User Guide

Sid meier’s alpha centauri

Alien Crossfire

◆ You can now disable probe team “steal technology” in the RULES section of

alpha.txt.

◆ Password security for multiplayer games.

◆ Datalinks now show cost/preq of Abilities and Terraforming

◆ Combat report text is now larger in 1024x768 resolution

◆ “People” icons are now smaller for cursor in base screen “drag and drop”

◆ You can no longer name/rename landmarks near other people’s territory.

◆ The world map now updates as new areas are explored, as opposed to wait-

ing until the end of a turn.

◆ Up to a 40% speed increase in TCP/IP performance.

◆ Improved Caviar unit display performance.

◆ Voice over data link now louder on receiving end.

◆ We’ve added a Gamma Correction feature to allow the customer to adjust

the brightness of the palette without adjusting their monitor. It is accessi-

ble from any of the preference menus. The default value is 1.0.

◆ Probe teams are now “unflagged”, meaning you cannot easily tell who con-

trols the team.

◆ The Hive now has the “Immunity, EFFIC” ability; Hive never receives nega-

tive EFFICIENCY penalties.

◆ You can now set waypoints for patrols using the spacebar. Press “p” key as

usual to start patrol, then click-and-drag mouse to first waypoint; while still

holding mouse button, press SPACE to set waypoint; you can then drag line

to next point, etc. When you reach final destination, release mouse button.

◆ You can now automatically build roads to any square.

◆ Right click on a Pact Brother from commlink menu to end a pact.

ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

◆ Wheelmouse support implemented for most listboxes and when picking

production choices.

◆ Added alpha.txt controls for global warming.

◆ alpha.txt controls for maximum damage inflicted by artillery.

◆ Alpha Centauri.INI option to force preferences not to be reset whenever

players start a new game at lowest difficulty level.

“DontResetBeginnerPrefs=1”

◆ A few new alpha.txt options related to time limits & atrocities.

◆ You can set “DisableOpeningMovie=1” to the Alpha Centauri.ini file to only

disable the opening movie.

◆ AI: The Autodesigner will now put Deep Radar on artillery units.

◆ AI: Governors won’t build Genejack Factories or Punishment Spheres.

◆ AI: Tweaked military AI to build somewhat less artillery.

◆ AI: Improved AI understanding of global warming & solar shades.

Sid meier’s alpha centauri

Alien Crossfire