We are pleased to announce the release of v1.08 of the RISC OS version of Hexen. The update aims to resolve several issues found by players, as
well as updating the code to match the more recent Heretic port, with up
to 8K resolution support.
In terms of fixes, there are several related to the enhanced widescreen
support introduced in 1.07. That feature allowed users with widescreen monitors to utilise the extra space with new extended-visibility artwork
for the various weapons, filling in artwork that would have been cut off
by the screen edges on a 4:3 display.
1.08 also resolves issues where music would sometimes not be played when combined with other options on some OS versions, and updates
mod-management to allow smoother loading of the DeathKings expansion.
There are also some fixes for computers running with alignment exceptions turned on. This is a case where the original code used (valid) half-word operations which work fine under ARM's recommended new behaviours, but
some editions of RISC OS ship set to abort when half-word operations
occur, so these are now trapped in the code and adjusted accordingly. The trials and tribulations of ported applications!
Anyway, 1.08 should now offer an improved experience for all players,
whatever their resolution, monitor shape, expansions or CPU settings!
The new edition is a free update to all owners of the 2024 edition, and
can be downloaded via the My Software section of !Store.
Best wishes,
Andrew
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R-Comp Interactive
22 Robert Moffat, High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6PS
Tel: 01925 755043 Fax: 01925 757377
http://www.rcomp.co.uk
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