$Header: /kingpin bot/History.txt 6     17/10/99 19:28 Riever $

The Kraze history file
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[ - changed, + added, # bugfix ]

0.03 beta	+ New configuration file format added.
			+ Individual config files now possible for each level.
			- Range checking in place for config file.
			- Ensured FlameThrower is available as a choice.
			# Stopped bots dropping nodes - too many bad links possible!

0.02 beta	+ Teamplay now enabled
			+ Bot spawning to chosen team enabled
			- Bots do not choose own teammates as enemies
			+ Bots now use team_auto choice if no team specified
			- Stopped bots being vindictive with own teammates in Teamplay
			+ Taught bots that CASH is collectable in TeamPlay.
			- Bots now do not move around as spectators or during intermission.
			- Stopped them selecting a spectator as a long range goal.
			- Skill handling altered to take into account individual bot skill level.
			# "Walking in the Air" bug fixed. (Bots could do impossible jumps)
			! Updated NodeTable version to 3 - old route files will not work!
			- Changed LadderTop handling for bots
			- Changed linking on platform nodes
			# Bots now disconnect properly when removed.
			- Check line of sight is clear before firing Bazooka or GL
			# Found a bug in the reverse link code that creates bad links.
			+ New CVAR "bot_showpath <0/1>" to view bot paths.
			- Improved bot handling of small ledges blocking their path.
			# Stopped creation of impossible links.

0.01 beta	+ Random names in KingPin style
			- Random model/Skin in KingPin style
			+ CVAR "bot_skill" <0 .. 10> (default "4")
			- Stopped bot crouching when too far away.
			+ Bots now remember who attacked them and give chase if applicable
			+ Taught bots to be vindictive & seek revenge.
			+ Gave bots a "favourite" weapon choice.
			+ Each bot now has it's own personal "accuracy" modifier.
			- Added FlameThrower to weapon selections (missed it somehow).
			+ Automatic loading and saving of route files implemented
			# Server route/bot loading fixed by moving code to g_spawn.c
			- Route file extension set to *.kpr, saved in ./routes/
			- Enabled node display for route creation / debugging
			- Enabled automatic creation of ITEM nodes
			+ Bots now drop nodes and create routes
			+ [TEMP] Enabled original "bots.tmp" autosave/load of bots
			* Released 4th October 1999 *

0.00		Original ACEBot version - released with source code as
			"KingPin Bot Base" [3rd October 1999]