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Cities3D 0.9 is now available for download. All rules of Cities & Knights
are now completed, including all progress cards, even the latest edition of
the German rules that has the new Saboteur card (called the Arsonist in
Cities3D).

In addition, Cities3D 0.9 has a few more options, notably the ability to
alter any of the decks of cards in the game (development, trade, politics,
or science) to your liking. It also has simple game finding, allowing you to
find games, connect, and play with other people around the world, including
joining games already in progress as a spectator. You can even fill in for
someone who drops from a game!

Follow the links on the Cities3D Project
Homepage<http://mirror1.cvsdude.com/trac/saladyears/Cities3D>to see
Release Notes, download the new version, and learn how to report
bugs:

*NOTE:* You must uninstall any previous version of Cities3D, including
removing player and game databases. If you don't do this, Cities3D 0.9 will
crash on startup.

*IMPORTANT:* If you receive an error that says, "This application could not
start because the configuration is not correct. Reinstalling the application
could solve the problem", then you need to install the Visual C++ run-time
package (2.6 MB) from Microsoft. Use this
link<http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=32bc1bee-a3f9-4c13-9c99-220b62a191ee&DisplayLang=en>to
download and install the run-time.

Now that all rules for the game are completed, the focus will be on
additional features and options (like Volcanoes and Jungles) and a final
push for zero bugs at version 1.0. Planned features for 1.0 include full
Unicode support, game replays, game tutorials with narration (including the
ability to make your own), more skins, usability improvements, and more.

Cities3D 0.8 is now available for download.  It has all of Cities & 
Knights completed, except for the playing of progress cards.  That 
includes city walls, knights, city upgrades, barbarians, defender 
points, and even receiving progress cards (just not playing them).

In addition, I have also added game finder code, allowing you to host 
and find games just like you do with Sea3D!

NOTE: Please note that the Connector code in Cities3D is temporary only 
and exists only to help players find games to test the game and find 
bugs.  If you also happen to have fun while playing, well, that's up to 
you.  :)  You must realize, however, that 1) there is no ladder in 
Cities3D, 2) there are no quits or drops, in fact 3) NOTHING IS 
RECORDED, you don't even register your name.  It is a very, very simple 
and stripped down version of what exists in Sea3D that exists only to 
help you find other players to test play the game.

Follow the links on the Cities3D Project Homepage to see Release Notes, 
download the new version, and learn how to report bugs: 
http://mirror1.cvsdude.com/trac/saladyears/Cities3D 
<http://mirror1.cvsdude.com/trac/saladyears/Cities3D>

NOTE: You must uninstall any previous version of Cities3D, including 
removing player and game databases.  If you don't do this, Cities3D 0.8 
will crash on startup.

ALSO NOTE: If you receive an error that says, "This application could 
not start because the configuration is not correct. Reinstalling the 
application could solve the problem", then you need to install the .NET 
2.0 framework from Microsoft. Use this link to download and install the 
framework: 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en 
<http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en>

The only rules remaining to implement for Cities & Knights are the 
playing of progress cards, which will happen for version 0.9.  I've got 
a lot of momentum going now on development so look for that by the end 
of November, at which point you will be able to play a full game of C&K, 
with all the rules!

Cities3D 0.8 is now available for download.  It has all of Cities & Knights
completed, except for the playing of progress cards.  That includes city
walls, knights, city upgrades, barbarians, defender points, and even
receiving progress cards (just not playing them).

In addition, I have also added game finder code, allowing you to host and
find games just like you do with Sea3D!

NOTE: Please note that the Connector code in Cities3D is temporary only and
exists only to help players find games to test the game and find bugs.  If
you also happen to have fun while playing, well, that's up to you.  :)  You
must realize, however, that 1) there is no ladder in Cities3D, 2) there are
no quits or drops, in fact 3) NOTHING IS RECORDED, you don't even register
your name.  It is a very, very simple and stripped down version of what
exists in Sea3D that exists only to help you find other players to test play
the game.

Follow the links on the Cities3D Project Homepage to see Release Notes,
download the new version, and learn how to report bugs:
http://mirror1.cvsdude.com/trac/saladyears/Cities3D

NOTE: You must uninstall any previous version of Cities3D, including
removing player and game databases.  If you don't do this, Cities3D 0.8 will
crash on startup.

ALSO NOTE: If you receive an error that says, "This application could not
start because the configuration is not correct. Reinstalling the application
could solve the problem", then you need to install the .NET 2.0 framework
from Microsoft. Use this link to download and install the framework:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en

The only rules remaining to implement for Cities & Knights are the playing
of progress cards, which will happen for version 0.9.  I've got a lot of
momentum going now on development so look for that by the end of November,
at which point you will be able to play a full game of C&K, with all the
rules!

Cities3D 0.7 is now available for download.  It has all Seafarers of Catan
maps and rulesets completed, as well as several basic game options (also
known as variants), and some nifty UI improvements, like popups on build
windows that let new players know exactly how much an item costs.

Follow the links on the Cities3D Project Homepage (
http://mirror1.cvsdude.com/trac/saladyears/Cities3D) to see Release Notes,
download the new version, and learn how to report bugs.

NOTE: You must uninstall any previous version of Cities3D, including
removing player and game databases.  If you don't do this, Cities3D 0.7 will
crash on startup.

The focus of Cities3D development is now on the ultimate goal: Cities &
Knights of Catan.  The groundwork has been covered over the past 2+ years,
the foundation carefully laid, everything painstakingly plotted and planned
for what comes next.  Yes, the time has finally come to implement Cities &
Knights.  The next version, 0.8, will have all of C&K rules without progress
cards.  The following version, 0.9, will implement all of the progress
cards.

Remember that there is no built-in game finding software in Cities3D yet, so
to play online, you will have to arrange a game with someone acting as the
host and everyone connecting to their IP address.  The IRC channel #settlers
on irc.freenode.net is a good place to look for people testing the game.

 Cities3D 0.6 allows for fully playable Standard Settlers of Catan games
including trading between players using the new Stockyard trading system. It
also features new popup windows that help new players know what each item on
the board and player windows is as well as helping players distinguish
between similar colors.

Follow the links on the front page of the Cities3D Project Homepage (
http://mirror1.cvsdude.com/trac/saladyears/Cities3D) to see Release Notes,
download the new version, and learn how to report bugs.

NOTE: You must uninstall any previous version of Cities3D, including
removing player and game databases. If you don't do this, Cities3D 0.6
willcrash when you start it up.

For pictures that show the new Stockyard trading system, see this post in
the Cities3D forums: http://www.s3dconnector.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4860

NOTE: Seafarers maps are not finished yet, nor are the majority of Cities &
Knights rules. The focus of Cities3D 0.7 will be on finishing Seafarers
rules, and versions 0.8 and 0.9 will be focused on Cities & Knights.
Remember also that there is no built-in game finding software in Cities3D so
to play online, you will have to arrange a game with

Cities3D version 0.5 is now available for download and testing.  This
release of Cities3D completes all rules needed to play a Standard game of
Settlers of Catan from start to finish, except for trading between players
(which will come in 0.6).

To see the release notes, download the installer, or learn how to submit a
bug report, visit:

http://mirror1.cvsdude.com/trac/saladyears/Cities3D/wiki

What is Cities3D?

Cities3D is a cross-platform implementation of the widely popular board gam=
e
Settlers of Catan, including the Seafarers of Catan and Cities & Knights of
Catan expansions.  It is a complete rewrite of the existing Sea3D code
base.  Some of the features of Cities3D include:

* A completely skinnable interface.
* Spectator mode and replacements for dropped players.
* Replay of any completed game from start to finish.
* Update look and feel.
* Seafarers and C&K expansions.
* Hotseat and network games.

NOTE: Cities3D is not complete.  Namely, you cannot play a full C&K game or
most Seafarers maps yet, nor can you automatically find games to play like
you can with Sea3D.  Those features are all coming in future versions.

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It's been many months since the last update, but there is now new,
official artwork available for Sea3D.  This new artwork ensures Sea3D of
being 100% copyright-infringement clean forever with all new artwork
being done completely by the Sea3D community and freely given.  Enjoy!

=20

You can download the new artwork from:
http://www.s3dconnector.net/download.php

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It's been a loooong time since anyone on this list has received anything
from it.  That's because I've been hard at work for many months on a total
rewrite of Sea3D, called Cities3D, that will be cross-platform for Linux
and Windows and have all of the Cities & Knights rules, as well as a host
of other upgrades and features.  This notice is to announce that version
0.1 of Cities3D has been completed.  For more information and to see some
screenshots of the new UI, visit this thread in the S3DConnector forums:

http://www.s3dconnector.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2331

This version completely removes any copyrighted art from the game and 
has a couple of minor bug fixes.  It also removes the expiration timer 
completely from the game, as this is the last version of Sea3D 
development.  It is free for download at http://www.s3dconnector.net/ 

Thanks to all who helped make this possible!

This version has only a couple of minor bug fixes (as all my work is now 
with Cities3D), but it is available on the download page at 
http://www.settlers3d.net.

Due to a major bug in 1.1.7, I've had to release a new version of the
game with that fix, which is available at http://www.settlers3d.net
<http://www.settlers3d.net> 

Yes, Sea3D 1.1.7 now supports playing in team games, with a separate
team ladder.  Many bug fixes and other features are also included.
Check it all out at http://www.settlers3d.net
<http://www.settlers3d.net> !

This release has some important new features for online play.  Sea3D and
the site now keep track of all drops and quits during ladder games for a
player, allowing you to know more about who is in a game or trying to
join yours.  With this release, Sea3D goes into bug-fix mode only,
meaning that work will now begin on Cities3D, and the inclusion of
Cities & Knights rules.

You can get the latest version at http://www.settlers3d.net
<http://www.settlers3d.net> . 

This massive upgrade fixes one of the most distressing parts of playing
Sea3D online.  Now, when someone drops, you no longer have to quit the
game to restart it.  Yes, that's right!  When someone drops, everyone
stays in the game and their Sea3D games stop completely and wait for the
player to rejoin.  As soon as they rejoin, the dropped person receives
all the game data and play starts off from EXACTLY where it was when the
person dropped.  Holy cow!  How many other online games have that?? Not
only does this version have this great new ability, but it has several
other bug fixes and features.  Check it out at http://www.settlers3d.net
<http://www.settlers3d.net> .

Huh, what?  Eight days after the last one?  Yes, that's right, and it
has a new interface to boot.  Get it at http://www.settlers3d.net
<http://www.settlers3d.net> .  

Sea3D version 1.1.3 is now available to download from
http://www.settlers3d.net <http://www.settlers3d.net> .  It has numerous
bug fixes and a few new variants, including the full version of
Tournament Start rules, limits to trade offers per turn, no 7's as many
rounds as you want, and more!

This version has NUMEROUS bug fixes.  You will want to update to this
one immediately if you play on the ladder or through the connector at
all.  I've also added some Tournament start rules (well, half of them
anyway), as well as some other graphical tweaks for you to enjoy.  

You can get it at http://www.settlers3d.net <http://www.settlers3d.net>
.  Once again, thanks for all your support! 

Jason 

This version has numerous bug fixes and new features, including the
final fix for the annoying gold bug!  View the whole list of them at
http:/www.settlers3d.net <http:/www.settlers3d.net>  where you can
download the latest version as well.

Sea3D 1.1.0 with built-in ladder ranking is now available at
http://www.settlers3d.net <http://www.settlers3d.net> ! 

With this release, Sea3D players can now register themselves as ladder
players either at the S3D Connector website, or from within Sea3D
itself. When a ladder game is completed, its stats are automatically
sent to the S3D Connector website and everyone's ranking is
automatically updated!  Read all about it on the front page, including
detailed instructions on how to get your ladder player up and running.

For all of you players who really like that special build phase part of
playing with 5 and 6 players, you now can in this release of Sea3D.  I
also fixed a few major bugs with gold and volcanoes and added the
European harbors if you use those tiles.  For all the latest, and to
download the new version, visit http://www.settlers3d.net
<http://www.settlers3d.net> .

Jungles and Volcanoes you ask?  Check out
http://www.mayfairgames.com/extras/variants/0483-v00.htm
<http://www.mayfairgames.com/extras/variants/0483-v00.htm>  to see how
they work!  They are both fun new variations on the classic board game.
This version also allows you to post your restarted games to the
Connector, giving you an easier way to get everyone back in the game
after someone drops.

As always, send me any bugs or suggestions! 

Jason 

Greetings all.  This version of Sea3D is now only 2.75 MB to download,
so there's no reason not to try it!  I made the sea borders an optional
add-on, which reduced the size of the download greatly.  There are some
good new features in this version.  Download it at
http://www.settlers3d.net <http://www.settlers3d.net>  and then give S3D
Connector a try and find games to play!

Yes, it's only been three days, but this version has enough bug fixes
and new features to warrant a fast release!  Now, hosts using the
Connector can specify an alternate IP and/or port for clients to connect
on.  This is extremely valuable for hosts setup behind a firewall but
using port forwarding.  There are a few other bug fixes and features as
well.  Check it out at http://www.settlers3d.net
<http://www.settlers3d.net> .

This is the biggest thing to hit Settlers3D in a long time.  This =
release of Sea3D has S3D Connector technology in it that allows you to =
find games across the Internet from within Sea3D itself!  Now you can =
find games at any time from anywhere, even if none of your friends are =
online.  Sea3D also has an updated rotating cube of fame, which may have =
YOUR name on it, if you've submitted a bug report in the past.

To get the new version and find out more about S3D Connector, visit =
http://www.settlers3d.net.  If you like it, tell your friends about it!  =
The more people using S3D Connector, the easier it will be to find games =
to play!

Jason

All 23 maps are now available to play!  That's right, every map in the
Seafarers book, with all special rules, along with the with the two
original maps.  Read all about it at http://www.settlers3d.net
<http://www.settlers3d.net> !

Jason