Retro Commander (tuxdb.com)

Update 2.11.98 - Battle Map 05 by the Artist & misc. Balancing incl. Fixes

Chapter 05: updated the map with additional 3 slides indicating how the Mayans knew about the prophecy (final 3 slides).
Battle Map 05: Tony, our artist, has created a battle map for also!
Balancing: napalm about -37% weaker than before (was too powerful).
Balancing: Assault Robot has no build capabilities.
Graphics: trees, rocks and misc. other improvements to map art.
Graphics: desert pine tree added.
Security Robo: rotates top body to target when shooting (not whole body). Ditto for '66'.
Guide: Clans playing team games should join the same team. Joining opposing teams on purpose will be appropriately handled by the moderators.
Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D
UI: "Search Utility" popup now auto-focus the text cursor in the input field when the popup is opened.
UI: larger file selector.
Audio Output: it's now possible to select the desired audio output channel in the game's settings, i.e. which speakers etc. (desktop only)!
Home Indicator: home indicator hidden be default on iOS.
Immersive Mode: immersive mode by default on Android.
Performance Update: cleanup up random map when starting the game was slow (causing ANRs).
Grace Period: there is a ~7 second grace period for when someone joins a rated game when no rating points are assessed if the player is eliminated within that period.
Clan Games: clan members are placed into the same team if they play a game with random join option.
Clan Games: clan members need to join the same team as their clan mates when going into a team game.
Clan Games: max. number of clan members for teams games needs to be equal or smaller to the average team size (fairplay).
Clan Member (or not): now also shown in friend's list.
Clan Member (or not): also showing for teams (e.g. moderators).
Clan Member (or not): also showing in search.
Teaming Flag: will be ignored & hidden if a player joins a clan. The regular clan rules will apply and the teaming flag will have no effect.
Pending Translations (Moderators): original and translated messages can now be copied (via popup menu).
Moderation: password resets by moderators are now displayed in the moderator notifications (password is obviously not displayed).
Moderation: remark added to disabled accounts, i.e. the cannot login, but the login attempt will still show up in the logs.
Maintenance: compiling to Java 8 (on Desktop) using Java 17 (updated obfuscation).
Maintenance: i18n-parser updated to 3.0.0 (from 2.1-SNAPSHOT).
Maintenance: update for development and test mode functionality (code clarity & customization).
Maintenance: getdown deployment speed up by uplading a zipped file (instead of many single files).
Maintenance: GeoIP database updated (latest version).
Maintenance: improved logging when there is a library linkage problem (e.g. JARs missing or wrong).
Maintenance: libGDX backend updated to version 1.12.0 (from 1.11.0).
Maintenance: updated LWJGL library from 3.3.2 (from 3.3.1).
Maintenance: minimum iOS version now 11.0 (no support for older versions due to missing support by Apple).
Maintenance: iOS binaries now all 64bit (32bit support dropped by Apple).
Bugfix: hosted troops in yet another host cannot exit (would prevent host from moving).
Bugfix: fixing vulnerability for Google Play login. See https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2022061720
Bugfix: players already in a clan cannot create a new clan (they will need to leave their current clan first).
Bugfix: iOS Apps were not running on Mac OS X Silicon (M1, M2 etc.). Search path for libraries updated.
Bugfix: also keeping track if failed login attempts via provider, i.e. when no username/password but platform-based login was used (fail after 3 attempts).
Bugfix: earlier check making sure banned accounts don't enter matchmaker games (failed too late).
Bugfix: improved audio on desktop (should not stop anymore).
Bugfix: stereo audio on desktop can now be played on mono output devices.
Bugfix: Cron scheduler wasn't working properly during winter-summer time switches.
Bugfix: rendering was wrong for hosted units not in the host, i.e. they were rendered mostly black rather than grayscale!
Bugfix: making sure "drivers" don't exit a vehicle unless they could theoretically move back inside (blocked location)!
Bugfix Crashes: when exiting the application and disposing observers which haven't been registered yet.
Bugfix Crashes: when playing old maps which haven't been updated and are missing components ('null').
Bugfix Crashes: when looking at unloading info in squad pose of non-movable object.
Bugfix Crashes: when no logged-in account could be detected.
Bugfix Crashes: when allocating direct ByteBuffer and receiving an out of memory error (now replaced with error image and logging).

[ 2023-07-24 18:23:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Retro Commander
Noble Master LLC

Developer

Noble Master LLC

Publisher

probably 2022

Release

Indie Strategy Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop EA

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(278 reviews)

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Retro Commander Depot LIN64 [238.24 M]

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Retro Commander is a 4X post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS). Take command and fight it out in a world where a cataclysmic timeline has transpired on Mother Earth. Wage wars solo, against the AI, or take on your gaming comrades and friends in cross-platform multiplayer matches. Form teams and clans and fight co-op style with the AI and other players for ultimate victory.

Range of functionality is comprised of base building, exploration and expansion. In addition, the game features a multitude of pre-defined missions such as elimination, survival mode, capture the flag, defense and escort missions. A post-apocalyptic story campaign puts this all together into an engaging experience. Players have a variety of troops at their disposal to wage war on land, sea and in the air. Armed forces included are infantry, tanks, warships, submarines, fighter jets, recon drones and bombers to reign supreme over the enemy in battle.

Real-time strategy (RTS) played in a post-apocalyptic timeline on Mother Earth.
Challenging AI for single player games including co-op play with the AI.
Cross-platform multiplayer over LAN/internet including co-op team and clan games.
Deep campaign and story line of humanity after a cataclysmic event.
Troops including infantry, tanks, jets, helicopters, airships, warships, submarines and more.
Factions each with their own technologies including stealth, laser, shields and more.
4X Strategy: eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate.
Missions including elimination, survival, capture the flag and defense.
Demanding environment with day-night cycles, rain, wind and solar flare activity.
Map editor and a central server to host and distribute player-modded maps.
High scores, playing statistics, achievements and multiplayer ELO-ranking.
Engaging music, sound effects and fantastic graphics.

The game includes one map for FREE. Other maps are all available for download as a single purchase or 1-by-1 if desired. Multiplayer games are generally free to join. There is no subscriptions. This game is NOT pay-to-win.

If you like this game, please also try our other strategy games. You should be able to find the games in the same marketplace!

Thanks & Enjoy the Game!
noblemaster ]:-D

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Linux 32 or 64 bit
Processor: 1.8GHz single coreMemory: 512 MB RAM
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+
Storage: 256 MB available space

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