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Hi Everyone,

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+ Welcome to 0.50.02; this is another massive release. With so much code comes + challenges: while fixing bugs, modernizing code, and introducing new + features, new issues can emerge. We anticipate the next few releases will + have some issues, but don't let that deter you from using the + releases—just remember to keep backups of your files. In fact, we encourage + you to use this release to help us find and squash the bugs! +

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Let's dive into all the details!

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+ Keep in mind these are just highlights and you'd need to look at the change + logs below for everything. +

+ +

Release Highlights for MegaMek

+ +

Game Experience Improvements

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Bug Fixes

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Release Highlights for MegaMekLab

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+ There hasn't been much work on MegaMekLab this cycle other than a couple of + fixes to support the new MegaMek features. +

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+ +

Release Highlights for MekHQ

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Major Features and Improvements

+

New Resupply System

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Auto-Resolve Improvements (ACARS)

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Strategic Command (StratCon) Enhancements

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Combat Teams System (formerly Strategic Formations)

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Enhanced Contract Management

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StratCon Tab layout

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Personnel Management Improvements

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Personnel Development

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Training and Education

+ + +

Game Balance

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+ Bug Fixes & Technical Improvements: Far too many to list + here. Please see the full change log for details. +

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+ +

Technical Stuff and Social Media

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Java 17 is Required for all 0.50.x Releases

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+ Starting with version 0.50.0-Development, Java 17 will be + REQUIRED to play. We’ve updated our guide to + Updating + to Adoptium (Eclipse Temurin Open Source Java) with more detailed + instructions. +

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+ It’s crucial to read the directions carefully, especially Step 6, which + covers a recent change to the Adoptium installer. Make sure to select + “Install for all users of this machine” in the Installation Scope. +

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+ We will continue using Java 17 until Fall 2026. If you choose to use a Java + version beyond 17, it isn’t officially supported, and our standard response + for issues will be to revert to Java 17. We recommend upgrading to Java 17 + before the new release; if you are running 0.49.12-Development or later, it + will run on Java 17. +

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User Data Directory for MegaMek, MegaMekLab, and MekHQ

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+ We’ve added a customizable User Data Directory feature. This + allows you to set a single external directory for storing game resources like + units, camos, and fonts, which is accessible across different installations + and versions of MegaMek, MegaMekLab, and MekHQ. +

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Key Points:

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Important: MekHQ Campaign Update Instructions

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+ It is critical to follow these steps to ensure the integrity of your MekHQ + campaign when updating between versions. Failure to follow these steps can + result in the corruption of your campaign file. +

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+ Treat each release as stand-alone; Copy, never Move your + data forward from older versions. MekHQ is NOT backward + compatible. +

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  1. + You MUST complete all ongoing contracts in your current + campaign, save, and exit the program. +
    2. +
  2. + Make a backup of your campaign and custom files. This is a + critical step to prevent data loss! +
    3. +
  3. + DO NOT COPY MegaMek saves or any preference file from a + different version to avoid compatibility issues. +
    4. +
  4. + Update MekHQ to the latest version. NEVER overwrite the + existing folder; always keep each version in its own folder. +
    5. +
  5. + In the new version, load your save file in MekHQ and advance the game by + one day. +
    6. +
  6. + Re-save any custom presets to ensure they are updated with the new version's + settings. +
    7. +
  7. + Exit MekHQ and restart the application to complete the update process. +
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+ Following these steps will ensure that your campaign data initializes + correctly and avoids potential issues. This process is essential for + maintaining campaign stability. +

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+ +

A Few Reminders

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The Milestone System Summary

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+ Please see + this link + for details on the replacement for the old Stable and Development cycle. +

+ +

Pre-Release Notes for 0.50.0-Development Cycle (August 25, 2024)

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+ This post covers some of the key changes that are happening as we go into the + 0.50.xx-Development cycle. Read more + here. +

+ +

State of the Universe (January 19, 2024)

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+ If you haven't given the + State of + the Universe a read, please do. There's lots of information in there that + is still recent and relevant. +

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Social Media

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+ Join our + official MegaMek Discord, our + primary community hub for the suite. We offer superior voice support, + individual channels, and assistance for the + official public servers. We're also part + of community Discords + Everything BattleTech and + Classic BattleTech. Find us on + Facebook at + MegaMek BattleTech + and MegaMek. +

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Contributing

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+ Interested in contributing? Find out how here. +

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+ +

Change Logs (Release Specific) and Download Links

+ +

MegaMek Change Log

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+ Full Changelog: + v0.50.01...v0.50.02 +
+ Download +

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MegaMekLab Change Log

+

+ Full Changelog: + v0.50.01...v0.50.02 +
+ Download +

+ +

MekHQ Change Log

+

+ Full Changelog: + v0.50.01...v0.50.02 +
+ Download +