Supreme Ruler Ultimate News

As announced in our Developer Q&A Video, which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsjdTG_DQ-o
the next Supreme Ruler Ultimate Update is nearly ready for release.

As this update includes a number of Engine as well as Content changes, we are releasing this under a new "Insider Build" program. We encourage players to give the latest build a try and get back to us with feedback and any issues they encounter.

Changes in this build:

Version 9.1.12

• Increase PPL max id from 2399 to 4999 (reserve 4000 range for modders)
  
• More checks for valid ppl id ranges in scripted events
  
• Updated Compiler and optimizations for performance improvements
  
• Updated DirectX Engine code for performance improvements
  
• Updated Steam SDK
  
• Replaced Miles Sound System with XAudio2
  
• Replaced MP3 files with newer xWMA format
  
• Content: deployment of Syrian troops fixed in SR2020
  
• Content: text fixes in language translations
  
• Replacing DirectPlay with Steam Networking
  
• Support for Steam Lobbies (beta development)
  
• Removed support for LAN networks (must create Steam Lobby)
  
• Player Name length extended to 31 char max (from 15)
  
• Fixed MP speed set issue with wrong icon speed showing
  
• Fixed MP pause/restart issue when running at slow speeds
  
• Added "cheat trumpme" (add or subtract $1 trillion)
  
• Increased maximum number of battlegroups to 250 from 99
  
• Slight adjustment to goods base pricing of low gdp regions with low production costs
  
• Adjusted sequence of loadgamefix cache creation code - to deal with some orbats issues of grouped regions
  
• Resolved rare division by zero treasury error when region falls
  
• 36 New models courtesy Nerei
  
• Leaders and Governments updated for 2017 and 2020
  
• Regional Relationship fixes and updates
  
• A number of Mapfixes (facilities, etc)
  
• Equipment List Updates
  

Important issues on this Insider Build:
- This update is currently for PC only. Don't worry, Mac will be coming soon!
- The Multiplayer changes are in Beta mode and will have issues - see discussion on the forums for more information.

To install this Insider (beta) Build:
- In your Steam Library, right click on the Supreme Ruler Ultimate game title
- Select Properties from the menu.
- Select the BETAS tab.
- Click the dropdown, and select the insider Early Build beta.

When you play, you can confirm that you are running the Insider Build by looking at the version number in the menu - it should display as 9.1.12.

We look forward to your feedback, more to come soon!

- The BattleGoat Studios Team

As announced in our Developer Q&A Video, which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsjdTG_DQ-o
the next Supreme Ruler Ultimate Update is nearly ready for release.

As this update includes a number of Engine as well as Content changes, we are releasing this under a new "Insider Build" program. We encourage players to give the latest build a try and get back to us with feedback and any issues they encounter.

Changes in this build:

Version 9.1.12

• Increase PPL max id from 2399 to 4999 (reserve 4000 range for modders)
  
• More checks for valid ppl id ranges in scripted events
  
• Updated Compiler and optimizations for performance improvements
  
• Updated DirectX Engine code for performance improvements
  
• Updated Steam SDK
  
• Replaced Miles Sound System with XAudio2
  
• Replaced MP3 files with newer xWMA format
  
• Content: deployment of Syrian troops fixed in SR2020
  
• Content: text fixes in language translations
  
• Replacing DirectPlay with Steam Networking
  
• Support for Steam Lobbies (beta development)
  
• Removed support for LAN networks (must create Steam Lobby)
  
• Player Name length extended to 31 char max (from 15)
  
• Fixed MP speed set issue with wrong icon speed showing
  
• Fixed MP pause/restart issue when running at slow speeds
  
• Added "cheat trumpme" (add or subtract $1 trillion)
  
• Increased maximum number of battlegroups to 250 from 99
  
• Slight adjustment to goods base pricing of low gdp regions with low production costs
  
• Adjusted sequence of loadgamefix cache creation code - to deal with some orbats issues of grouped regions
  
• Resolved rare division by zero treasury error when region falls
  
• 36 New models courtesy Nerei
  
• Leaders and Governments updated for 2017 and 2020
  
• Regional Relationship fixes and updates
  
• A number of Mapfixes (facilities, etc)
  
• Equipment List Updates
  

Important issues on this Insider Build:
- This update is currently for PC only. Don't worry, Mac will be coming soon!
- The Multiplayer changes are in Beta mode and will have issues - see discussion on the forums for more information.

To install this Insider (beta) Build:
- In your Steam Library, right click on the Supreme Ruler Ultimate game title
- Select Properties from the menu.
- Select the BETAS tab.
- Click the dropdown, and select the insider Early Build beta.

When you play, you can confirm that you are running the Insider Build by looking at the version number in the menu - it should display as 9.1.12.

We look forward to your feedback, more to come soon!

- The BattleGoat Studios Team

This update resolves some crash situations caused by bad event data, and also updates the Casus Belli / Volatility relationships.

In addition, some modding features have been added, and the Trump Rising Sandboxes have been included in the core game.

Version 9.0.75

• Resolved a crash caused by bad ShatteredWorld data with invalid parent region
  
• Check and correct invalid parent region on loading games
  
• Fixed a crash for invalid 'other' region in scripted events with certain event flags
  
• Better error checking in scripted event processor for invalid regions
  
• Resolved a potential issue with unification vote calculations when a region didn't rank
  
• Increased number of mesh numbers supported to 4096; defined ranges for modders
  
• Increased number of ugbits pages to 16 plus 1 for base (0) page for modders
  
• Increased picnums max from 1024 to 4096
  
• World volatility negative effects on relations and belli reduced and more gradual
  
• Added volatility value to provocation calculation (up to double at max)
  
• Updated Localtext for TechTree (missing Airplane and Trump tech text)
  
• Added new unit models provided by forum user Nerei
  
• Modern Scenarios (2017/2020 Trump) now included in core game
  

We're pleased to announce a new free update for Supreme Ruler Ultimate. In addition, we're excited to release the new Trump Rising DLC - available now for free!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/494110

Play through new Sandbox and Campaign games as Donald Trump, starting in January 2017 as you take office as President, or in 2020 as the world is struggling with chaos and volatility. Or play as any of over 200 updated current day leaders.

Changes in this update:

Version 9.0.73

• Create Units events now respects "nounits on startup" for day 0 / fastfwd
  
• Create Units event will only create reserve units if the base ownership matches region
  
• High volatility now more likely to be applied against bordering regions
  
• Content fix: Remove non-nuclear Silo ICBMs from equipment list
  
• Content: Trump Wall and Trump Tower now require "Trump Ideology" tech
  
• Content: Small changes to Aircraft techs
  
• Content: No Syrian troops in the ISIS territory at start
  
• Some relationship changes
  
• Will maintain Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as ISIS leader when starting as region
  
• Emplacements can now be built, and can be garrisonned (modern maps); under 'transport'
  

Version 9.0.71

• Fixed Social And Taxation screens using wrong datacode (icons)
  
• Fixed orientation of Trump Wall to east-west
  
• Some Adjustments to ISIL relations (world gets belli, Syria-ISIS, etc)
  
• Fixed applyapproval code for handling approval penalties more consistently
  
• US partitions have been given US Military Unit Availability
  

Version 9.0.70

• Tactical nukes will now auto fire if missile & unit are set for opp fire & nuke use on
  
• Cannot turn on launch authority for a Strategic Nuke (only Tactical)
  
• Clear out product display data when a region dies (not in saves; visual only)
  
• Supply unit over-deployment / repeat deploy attempt issue resolved
  
• Supply units should attempt to refill cargo before departing on resupply mission
  
• Improved some performance elements esp on single-player games
  
• Exile regions with land but no urban hex will lose their land
  
• Fix UI element in notifications and notification lists (flags, positioning of items, etc)
  
• Fixed Fuel/Ammo "capture" when capturing water hexes
  
• Adjusted Fuel/Ammo capture amounts based on total stocks
  
• Content Fixes: Leaders for Modern World updated
  
• GlobalCrisis.scenario now uses same CVP and RegionIncl as W2020 (unified)
  
• Regional changes to Cypress, French Colonies, Falklands, Serb Republic, etc
  
• ISIS and Kurdistan are now active regions
  
• Map Fixes (Names, Facilities)
  
• Russian North passage is now international waterway
  
• Sea Transport "early unload" when passing port / land issue resolved
  
• Unload command will preference pier/port and facing direction over other adjacent hexes
  
• Can no longer load/unload planes onto ships if not at port
  
• Fixed possible issue of colonies without parents if region file not complete
  
• Units without a valid region now eliminated on load
  
• Implemented AI Theatre Transfer list - better AI long distance pathing
  
• Fixed/updated aistance / playeraistance use & definitions (may affect save games)
  
• Aistance can now be set from Lobby Game Settings (AI defensive/aggressive etc)
  
• AI election losses only cause full political shift on Volatility High or Very High
  
• When not doing full polshift. AI election losses will align civ/dip rels
  
• Greater use of high volatility settings
  
• Exiled regions that return to life will be with same leader (no gov change or polshift)
  
• AI Alliances will tend to be more spaced out
  
• Minimap slides to right instead of down (more screen area)
  
• New Facilities available: Trump Tower, Trump Wall
  
• Equipment List adjustments and changes as suggested by Zuikaku's Mod
  
• Default Volatility levels increased for some sandboxes (GC is now Very High)
  

BattleGoat Studios is pleased to release our latest update, Version 9.0.52, which includes some improvements/fixes and also features BETA support for Localizations in German, French, and Spanish.

Localizations will continue to be improved in future releases, thank you to our players and fans for your continued support!