v2.5 update for Uncommon Valor released

[bradfordkay]

As an original purchaser of UV, I for one was quite happy that the patch did not require a serial number for installation. Why? Because I never received one (serial number, that is)...

[thom]

Any chance Uncommon Valor 2.5 will be updated to bring it in line with the newest Updates to War in the Pacific?  I'm kind of fond of the 30 mile hexes at this point but many of the improvements made to WITP would be appreciated here also.  Just a thought. 

[Reg]

To save you doing a search through the archives the answer is unfortunately, no.

When development of WITP started, the stated intention was to roll all the new features into UV. However, as development continued we were informed that the changes become became so extensive that it was now too difficult to retrofit them into the existing UV code.

There have been many patches to WITP since then so I suspect it would be even less likely to be possible now.

However, UV wasn't totally neglected as V2.5 was only released at the start of last year in an attempt to leave the final version of UV in the best playable condition and included a couple of features from WITP (ASW routines IIRC).

[thom]

Reg, as I understand it I'll need a current copy of WITP in order to get the Admiral's edition coming later this year?

Thanks for the UV update. I played the entire campaign to learn all the ins and outs and how to handle the things that get you killed in a heartbeat. Big fan of Naval warfare (SSG Carriers at War from Apple II/Commodore 64 days) along with SPI Pacific War boardgame, etc). Plan to get the current Carriers at War and then WITP + update.

[buzard49]

A quick question. I have updated to version 2.5. The computer screen says version 2.5. The manual says 2.0. Is this the correct manual?

[JD Walter]

Buzard49 -

On the off chance that you should circle back here for a response, or wish to know this information when updating another game:

The most important thing is checking the version number on the program to ensure it reflects the latest patch number. This verifies that the patch has installed correctly.

Manuals are updated through the inclusion of a text-based "read-me" file in most patches. The readme file will list all the changes to the game and its documentation. So, v. 2.0 of the UV manual, along with the readme file contained in parch 2.5, will be all that you need.

Apologies for necroing, but the questioner has a low post count on the forum, and many times it is easier (and more sensible) for a new player to check his or her original thread for a response. Cheers, all!