Fishsim version 2.11a update download
July 2004

Important - please read

- Always virus check all executable files, while downloads are virus checked it is your responsibility to check all files after downloading them.

- Always make a back up copy of the fishsim2.exe file before installing a new update in case there are compatibility issues

- This update should be installed to the same folder as you originally installed FS2 to.

- This update will alter your server.ini file, if you run online matches, you will need to back this file up and restore it after installation.

- The version 2.11 update can be used to update from any previous version of fishsim 2.

- Online match organisers should set there version codes to 114 to ensure compatibility to this version of FS2.

- After installing and running FS2, please check the version text at the bottom of the menu screen to ensure all is well.

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Version 2.11 changes ( included )

- Bait box contents can be saved and restored ( can be saved at any time but only restored before you go fishing on a peg ).

- Fixed rod 2 bait selection bug which stated that a bait was already contained in the bait boxes when it wasn't with rod 2 selected

- Improved sensitivity to tackle. Line choice and hook size are especially important, a very noticeable difference will be seen when using heavier line and bigger hooks fishing for small fish. Also, the chances of losing fish on hooks that are too small is increased slightly from previous versions. ( modified to make easier with 2.11a )

- Venue fast find via letter key press. When the drop down venue selection list box is active a letter on the keyboard can now be pressed, eg if you press 'b' the list will scroll automatically to all venues begining with the letter b. Also, the number of entries displayed at any one time in the list has been increased from 5 to 10 ( also the peg selection ).

- Auto pop up on bite when minimised. FS2 can now be set to automatically restore itself when minimised if a bite occurs, you can add MaxOnBite = 1 to the [App] section of the app.ini ( in the inf folder )file to enable this behaviour if so desired. Note this can be an irritating feature when you are working and typing.
to the [App] section of the app,ini file.

- Seperate bite warning sounds for rods can now be used. To do this add the following to the app.ini file, altering to the desired sound files to the ones of your choosing.

[Sounds]
Rod1 = sounds/bitewarn.wav
Rod2 = sounds/bitewarn.wav

Also the bite warning sounds play after window is restored when bite occurs minimised, now to help determine which bite the rod is on.

- View held records while fishing. The F8 key has been reassigned to bring up a table showing, personal, venue, peg and all time records for the peg being fished, as well as a column indicating the biggest known fish of the species in the peg. Also, percentages are displayed showing the user how much of the maximum size on the peg (s)he has acheived. A peg percentage is also given, when you achieve 100% on all FS2 venues and pegs, you have completed Fishsim 2 - well done :)

NOTE : Previously the F8 key was assigned to pause offline matches, the P key has been reassigned to do this for people that used the pause feature offline.

- Catch / tackle recording for online submission. This version creates a catchlog.dat file in the main FS2 folder holding all fish caught in the last 24 hours from all anglers. This gives a validated file of fish catches which can be used by match organisers wishing to run more varied and informal challenges and matches.

- Seperate optional venue record submission. Venue creators can now select a site to host the record catches for the venues by adding a line in the .ven file. This allows for accomodation of a global fun venue record system, or one with standardised species.

Version 2.10c changes ( included )

- Corrected a loophole with "fast fishing", if you use the fast fish venue creation feature at any time before entering an online match server, you will not be allowed onto the match server without first restarting fishing simulator 2. This is also logged in offline match results files for checking if so desired by the match organiser.

- Alteration made for offline matches to record match time of catches

Version 2.10b changes ( included )

- Faster species loading, creators should disable this when creating a new species ( see inf/fastload.ini ) after installed to disable.

- Extra security added to the record catch system

- Balearm will flick on after mainline runs out of line on spool.

- Improved debugging services after going fishing

Version 2.10a changes ( included )

- New automatic record catch system ( records caught on previous versions will not submit, a reset records button has been included on the venue records screen to remove all old venue and peg records if desired ). The submission options will not be activated until another addon has been imported, which will be available from the record catch host site ( www.fskingfisher.com ).

- All groundbait preferences improved.

- Includes all updates from previous versions since release of fishing simulator 2.

(c) J.C.Spooner 2004