cosmonarchy-bw-prerelease/patchnotes.md

# XX March 2024

This patch includes stability and bugfixes, audiovisual improvements, and (eventually) some mild balance changes.

## General
- **Internals:**
	- Unloading a unit now gives it a 4-frame order cooldown (c. Veeq7)
	- Tyranny code has been revised (c. Veeq7)
- **Game modes:**
	- Debug has been reinstated for desync testing
- **Config:**
	- Added the following custom advisors:
		- ISN (c. IskatuMesk)
- **Custom triggers:**
	- New actions:
		- blissful_embrace (c. Veeq7)

## UI
- CTRL+Q is no longer used to open the 'Quit' menu (ALT+Q can still be used for this)
- Aggressive unit responses are now used when issuing attack move orders
- Players starting or completing tech tier structures will emit a minimap ping for witnesses or replay viewers

## Bugfixes
- Stability:
	- Resolved numerous selection-related issues likely contributing to desyncs (c. Veeq7 & DF)
	- Resolved a rare crash when issuing minimap orders (r. Hamster)
	- Correctly clear player globals (witness mode, faction selection, etc), resolving desyncs on game start (r. The Shambler, c. Veeq7)
- Gameplay:
	- Fixed workers not always wandering when high worker counts were on individual nodes (c. Veeq7)
	- Konvilisks and Tetcaerokors can no longer incubate allied targets (r. Hamster)
	- Fixed incorrect percentage increases from Crucibles (r. Londier)
	- It is no longer possible to queue a unit from a Terran structure during its liftoff delay (r. Newt)
	- Control groups and certain keyboard inputs are no longer disfunctional during lobby countdown or after clicking "continue playing" (r. GreenEggs'NSpam & DeadInfested)
	- Seraphs can now be trained from Starports which border the top of the map (r. faktheking)
	- Cloned Simulacra now inherit the original unit's control groups (c. Veeq7)
	- An out-of-scope feature involving dominated units restoring energy to their master has been removed (c. Veeq7)
	- Cancelling an Excisant now properly reinstates worker HP from the morph time
	- Khaydarin Crystal Formation is no longer invincible by default
- Audiovisuals:
	- Fixed wrong return graphic when Akistrokors attack Analogues (r. Veeq7)
	- Fixed flipped coordinates in right-click minimap markers
	- Fixed wrong sound file for Terran worker errors when advisors were default (r. The Shambler)
	- Corrected Crucible Khaydarin Charge tooltip (r. Aqo)
	- Reimplemented animation and shadow for Power Generator
	- Corrected death animations for Power Generator, Overmind Cocoon, Overmind (with Shell), and Khaydarin Crystal Formation

## Audiovisuals
- Added reads for:
	- Artisan resource return (channel & proc)
	- Architect weapon charge
	- Demiurge Worship
	- Zoryusthaleth Swarming Omen
- Added selection responses for:
	- Skortrith Cesiant, Spirtith Cesiant, Ezigrisant, Vornath Pond, Skibact Scab (c. jun3hong)
- Updated wireframes for:
	- Vornath Pond, Skibact Scab (c. jun3hong)
- Updated icons for:
	- Ecclesiast, Charlatan, Potentate, and Monument of Sin

## Terran
- Reclamation:
	- Decay rate now 3 per second, from 5 per second
- [Harakan](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/harakan):
	- Now moves ~9% faster

## Protoss
- [Artisan](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=protoss/artisan):
	- Now moves ~28.5% slower
- [Cantavis](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=protoss/cantavis):
	- Psionic Storm cast range now 10, from 8
- [Barghest](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=protoss/barghest):
	- Mineral, gas, and time costs now 100/75/28, from 125/25/25
	- HP now 50, from 40
	- Armor now 1, from 0

## Zerg
- [Axitrilisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/axitrilisk):
	- Weapon cooldown now 1, from 0.83
- [Almaksalisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/almaksalisk):
	- Sight range now 8, from 9
- **NEW: [Cherbrathalor](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/cherbrathalor)**:
	- Crowd-controlling burst strain; mutated from Kagralisk; requires Chokral Chazsal
- **NEW: [Okrimnilisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/okrimnilisk)**:
	- Indomitable platform strain; mutated from Evigrilisk; requires Chokral Chazsal
- **NEW: [Algoztalisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/algoztalisk)**:
	- Relentless corvette strain; mutated from Almaksalisk; requires Chokral Chazsal
- **NEW: [Chokral Chaszal](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/chokral-chazsal)**:
	- Overwhelming assault node; mutated from Alkag Iteth
Kitbash graphics for Vornath Pond and Skibact Scab; Update Discord game name; Clean patchnotes 2024-03-02 16:12:53 +00:00			`# XX March 2024`
Initialize new repository 2023-02-16 18:16:49 +00:00
Add spectator event for tech structure init / completion; Clean up Tyranny code; Remove old Tyranny feature; Update Sideshow 2024-03-06 17:41:39 +00:00			`This patch includes stability and bugfixes, audiovisual improvements, and (eventually) some mild balance changes.`
Ignore CTRL+Q for quit menu 2024-03-03 21:26:08 +00:00
Fix Seraph training when at top of map; Add ISN custom advisor 2024-03-07 01:27:05 +00:00			`## General`
			`- Internals:`
Set unload delay to 4 frames; Correct Crucible passive oversights and tooltip 2024-03-09 19:53:52 +00:00			`- Unloading a unit now gives it a 4-frame order cooldown (c. Veeq7)`
Fix Seraph training when at top of map; Add ISN custom advisor 2024-03-07 01:27:05 +00:00			`- Tyranny code has been revised (c. Veeq7)`
Update Debug gamemode for desync testing 2024-03-07 18:39:19 +00:00			`- Game modes:`
Reinstate debug to old elements for desync testing 2024-03-07 23:04:11 +00:00			`- Debug has been reinstated for desync testing`
Fix Seraph training when at top of map; Add ISN custom advisor 2024-03-07 01:27:05 +00:00			`- Config:`
			`- Added the following custom advisors:`
			`- ISN (c. IskatuMesk)`
Update desync logging; Fix selection issues; Add blissful_embrace crig action 2024-03-14 14:59:21 +00:00			`- Custom triggers:`
			`- New actions:`
			`- blissful_embrace (c. Veeq7)`
Fix allied Konvilisk, Tetcaerokor incubation 2024-03-06 21:39:17 +00:00
Ignore CTRL+Q for quit menu 2024-03-03 21:26:08 +00:00			`## UI`
Resolve rare minimap crash; Fix Excisant cancel HP bug; Retitle Infinite Velocity 2024-03-05 18:22:39 +00:00			`- CTRL+Q is no longer used to open the 'Quit' menu (ALT+Q can still be used for this)`
Update desync logger; Achieve aggressive unit responses on attack move; Initial implementation of Algoztalisk 2024-03-08 06:31:58 +00:00			`- Aggressive unit responses are now used when issuing attack move orders`
Add spectator event for tech structure init / completion; Clean up Tyranny code; Remove old Tyranny feature; Update Sideshow 2024-03-06 17:41:39 +00:00			`- Players starting or completing tech tier structures will emit a minimap ping for witnesses or replay viewers`
Resolve rare minimap crash; Fix Excisant cancel HP bug; Retitle Infinite Velocity 2024-03-05 18:22:39 +00:00
			`## Bugfixes`
			`- Stability:`
Note additional stability fixes 2024-03-15 15:37:53 +00:00			`- Resolved numerous selection-related issues likely contributing to desyncs (c. Veeq7 & DF)`
Resolve rare minimap crash; Fix Excisant cancel HP bug; Retitle Infinite Velocity 2024-03-05 18:22:39 +00:00			`- Resolved a rare crash when issuing minimap orders (r. Hamster)`
Note additional stability fixes 2024-03-15 15:37:53 +00:00			`- Correctly clear player globals (witness mode, faction selection, etc), resolving desyncs on game start (r. The Shambler, c. Veeq7)`
Resolve rare minimap crash; Fix Excisant cancel HP bug; Retitle Infinite Velocity 2024-03-05 18:22:39 +00:00			`- Gameplay:`
Fixel harvesting 2024-03-09 22:39:37 +00:00			`- Fixed workers not always wandering when high worker counts were on individual nodes (c. Veeq7)`
Fix allied Konvilisk, Tetcaerokor incubation 2024-03-06 21:39:17 +00:00			`- Konvilisks and Tetcaerokors can no longer incubate allied targets (r. Hamster)`
Set unload delay to 4 frames; Correct Crucible passive oversights and tooltip 2024-03-09 19:53:52 +00:00			`- Fixed incorrect percentage increases from Crucibles (r. Londier)`
Add dedicated March Invitational B folder and fix minor issues on some maps 2024-03-16 00:42:49 +00:00			`- It is no longer possible to queue a unit from a Terran structure during its liftoff delay (r. Newt)`
			`- Control groups and certain keyboard inputs are no longer disfunctional during lobby countdown or after clicking "continue playing" (r. GreenEggs'NSpam & DeadInfested)`
Fix Seraph training when at top of map; Add ISN custom advisor 2024-03-07 01:27:05 +00:00			`- Seraphs can now be trained from Starports which border the top of the map (r. faktheking)`
Update desync logging; Fix selection issues; Add blissful_embrace crig action 2024-03-14 14:59:21 +00:00			`- Cloned Simulacra now inherit the original unit's control groups (c. Veeq7)`
Add spectator event for tech structure init / completion; Clean up Tyranny code; Remove old Tyranny feature; Update Sideshow 2024-03-06 17:41:39 +00:00			`- An out-of-scope feature involving dominated units restoring energy to their master has been removed (c. Veeq7)`
Fix right-click minimap marker coordinates being flipped 2024-03-07 01:44:49 +00:00			`- Cancelling an Excisant now properly reinstates worker HP from the morph time`
Fix some issues with special structures; Add FFA Solo -> Excise 2024-03-07 22:24:01 +00:00			`- Khaydarin Crystal Formation is no longer invincible by default`
Fix right-click minimap marker coordinates being flipped 2024-03-07 01:44:49 +00:00			`- Audiovisuals:`
Fix Akistrokor - Analogue interaction 2024-03-10 18:51:30 +00:00			`- Fixed wrong return graphic when Akistrokors attack Analogues (r. Veeq7)`
Fix some issues with special structures; Add FFA Solo -> Excise 2024-03-07 22:24:01 +00:00			`- Fixed flipped coordinates in right-click minimap markers`
Fix the Newt special (train exploit); Fix control groups with no enemy; Fix worker error for Terran build events; Fix key inputs during lobby countdown 2024-03-15 21:24:33 +00:00			`- Fixed wrong sound file for Terran worker errors when advisors were default (r. The Shambler)`
Set unload delay to 4 frames; Correct Crucible passive oversights and tooltip 2024-03-09 19:53:52 +00:00			`- Corrected Crucible Khaydarin Charge tooltip (r. Aqo)`
Fix some issues with special structures; Add FFA Solo -> Excise 2024-03-07 22:24:01 +00:00			`- Reimplemented animation and shadow for Power Generator`
Update desync logger; Achieve aggressive unit responses on attack move; Initial implementation of Algoztalisk 2024-03-08 06:31:58 +00:00			`- Corrected death animations for Power Generator, Overmind Cocoon, Overmind (with Shell), and Khaydarin Crystal Formation`

Fix Algoztalisk availability from Ocsal Larvae; Add unit responses for some Zerg structures; Update wireframes 2024-03-08 17:39:10 +00:00			`## Audiovisuals`
Prospectively fix desyncs related to selection and mind control effects; Add reads for Artisan return, Architect charge, Demiurge Worship 2024-03-13 21:15:47 +00:00			`- Added reads for:`
			`- Artisan resource return (channel & proc)`
			`- Architect weapon charge`
			`- Demiurge Worship`
Fix flingy infested unit speed debuff; Add Swarming Omen reads; Adjust Empire class formatting 2024-03-15 15:07:58 +00:00			`- Zoryusthaleth Swarming Omen`
Add more Zerg building responses 2024-03-09 15:49:33 +00:00			`- Added selection responses for:`
			`- Skortrith Cesiant, Spirtith Cesiant, Ezigrisant, Vornath Pond, Skibact Scab (c. jun3hong)`
Fix Algoztalisk availability from Ocsal Larvae; Add unit responses for some Zerg structures; Update wireframes 2024-03-08 17:39:10 +00:00			`- Updated wireframes for:`
			`- Vornath Pond, Skibact Scab (c. jun3hong)`
Set unload delay to 4 frames; Correct Crucible passive oversights and tooltip 2024-03-09 19:53:52 +00:00			`- Updated icons for:`
			`- Ecclesiast, Charlatan, Potentate, and Monument of Sin`
Fix Algoztalisk availability from Ocsal Larvae; Add unit responses for some Zerg structures; Update wireframes 2024-03-08 17:39:10 +00:00
Fix Cherbrathalor and Algoztalisk revive anim 2024-03-13 22:39:22 +00:00			`## Terran`
			`- Reclamation:`
			`- Decay rate now 3 per second, from 5 per second`
Fix the Newt special (train exploit); Fix control groups with no enemy; Fix worker error for Terran build events; Fix key inputs during lobby countdown 2024-03-15 21:24:33 +00:00			`- [Harakan](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=terran/harakan):`
			`- Now moves ~9% faster`
Fix Cherbrathalor and Algoztalisk revive anim 2024-03-13 22:39:22 +00:00
Implement Cherbrathalor (wireframes NYI); Increase Psionic Storm cast range; Reduce Artisan movespeed; Revise Barghest costs and durability; Update Algoztalisk weaponfire SFX 2024-03-10 20:16:16 +00:00			`## Protoss`
			`- [Artisan](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=protoss/artisan):`
			`- Now moves ~28.5% slower`
			`- [Cantavis](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=protoss/cantavis):`
			`- Psionic Storm cast range now 10, from 8`
			`- [Barghest](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=protoss/barghest):`
			`- Mineral, gas, and time costs now 100/75/28, from 125/25/25`
			`- HP now 50, from 40`
			`- Armor now 1, from 0`

Update desync logger; Achieve aggressive unit responses on attack move; Initial implementation of Algoztalisk 2024-03-08 06:31:58 +00:00			`## Zerg`
Implement Okrimnilisk 2024-03-11 19:37:53 +00:00			`- [Axitrilisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/axitrilisk):`
			`- Weapon cooldown now 1, from 0.83`
Fix Algoztalisk availability from Ocsal Larvae; Add unit responses for some Zerg structures; Update wireframes 2024-03-08 17:39:10 +00:00			`- [Almaksalisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/almaksalisk):`
Update desync logger; Achieve aggressive unit responses on attack move; Initial implementation of Algoztalisk 2024-03-08 06:31:58 +00:00			`- Sight range now 8, from 9`
Implement Cherbrathalor (wireframes NYI); Increase Psionic Storm cast range; Reduce Artisan movespeed; Revise Barghest costs and durability; Update Algoztalisk weaponfire SFX 2024-03-10 20:16:16 +00:00			`- NEW: [Cherbrathalor](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/cherbrathalor):`
			`- Crowd-controlling burst strain; mutated from Kagralisk; requires Chokral Chazsal`
Fix globals not being reinitialized (fixes witness mode on 4-spawn maps, among other things 2024-03-12 16:15:22 +00:00			`- NEW: [Okrimnilisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/okrimnilisk):`
			`- Indomitable platform strain; mutated from Evigrilisk; requires Chokral Chazsal`
Update desync logger; Achieve aggressive unit responses on attack move; Initial implementation of Algoztalisk 2024-03-08 06:31:58 +00:00			`- NEW: [Algoztalisk](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/algoztalisk):`
			`- Relentless corvette strain; mutated from Almaksalisk; requires Chokral Chazsal`
			`- NEW: [Chokral Chaszal](https://www.fraudsclub.com/cosmonarchy-bw/show.php?target=zerg/chokral-chazsal):`
			`- Overwhelming assault node; mutated from Alkag Iteth`