Evochron Legends version 1.088 is now available for download and includes the improvements and fixes listed below.  This update adds a new ’war zone’ in the Sierra system for the Vonari conflict, improved TrackIR support, a new external camera mode, and several other improvements.  The server program has also been updated and is required for this update due to changes in the game’s universe data.
 
The installer also works as an updating program for older versions of the game.  It can be downloaded at: http://www.starwraith.com/evochron_legends.exe
 
The game’s official website is at: http://starwraith3dgames.home.att.net/evochronlegends/index.htm
 
A list of alternate download links is included on the game’s website.  If you update your website for this version, please reply to this e-mail to let us know so we can update the game’s site to include the mirror link on your website.
 
 Version 1.088 offers the following improvements, fixes, and changes:
 

• New ’War Zone’ added to upper Sierra solar system.
• Race course boxes for ship-vs-ship races doubled in size.
• Message text better highlighted and moved for improved legibility.
• Positioning options added to cusomizing kit for message text system.
• Support for rear and above camera views added when TrackIR is enabled.
• Repair costs are now included in ship trade-in values (instead of damage transfer).
• Default joystick deadzone increased to better accommodate less precise devices.
• Support for multiple texture images added for background nebulae option.
• New command line option added to directly launch the multiplayer menu.
• New reward to discover at the end of the ’Arvoch Artifact’ beacon quest.
• Support for using custom cockpits for each ship frame type added.
• ’Cinematic’ style shaky camera view option added (default Alt-).
• Ice accumulation effect on cockpit glass reduced.
• Wider range of movement available for TrackIR.
• Improved planetary atmosphere haze.
• Improvements to AI combat tactics.
• Several minor bug fixes.

The updated server program can be downloaded here:  http://www.starwraith.com/ELServer.exe