devilution/docs/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

0.10.0

June 22, 2019

• All functions are now binary identical to the 1.09b version
• Fix buying from Wirt
• Replace many magic numbers with constants
• Fix a handful of minor issues
• Add toggle fullscreen with alt+enter in debug builds

June 21, 2019

• All functions are now binary identical to Diablo 1.09b

June 1, 2019

• MVG posts a video about the project and releases a Nintendo Switch port

0.9.6

May 19, 2019

• 96% of functions are now binary identical to the 1.09b version
• Fix several item corruption issues introduced in 0.9.0

0.9.0

May 2, 2019

• 90% of functions are now binary identical to the 1.09b version
• Mute buttons now work correctly

April 15, 2019

• Code is once again compiled as C++ as some parts appear to require despite the indications in Rich header

0.8.0

April 12, 2019

• 80% of functions are now binary identical to the 1.09b version
• Fixes a few minor issues with generated items

0.7.0

April 9, 2019

• 70% of functions are now binary identical to the 1.09b version

April 9, 2019

• The last of the compiler flags are figured out

March 22, 2019

• Devilution appears on Phoronix

0.6.0

March 19, 2019

• 60% of functions are now binary identical to the 1.09b version
• Added a guide for people wanting to join in Cleaning the code
• File size is now only 968 bytes (0.13%) larger than the original Diablo 1.09b.

March 7, 2019

• GOG re-release Diablo

0.5.0

January 14, 2019

• 50% of functions are now binary identical to the 1.09b version
• #456 Assets can now be loaded directly form disk (no need for MPQ-files when modding)
• #528 Code ported to C (can still be compiled as C++)
• #111 Rich Header no longer contains incorrect sections
• #182 defined a Code Style with accompanying clang-format definition
• Diabloui.dll is now also part of the source tree
• Added Contribution Guide
• Added PDB build option for comparing with devilution-comparer
• CI now runs the original build chain
• Most magic numbers are now replaced by enums
• The code was reduced by 10,000 lines
• Fix a few issues, mostly relating to multiplayer

November 17, 2018

• An older and more original PSX symbol file is discovered

October 1, 2018

• Compiler version is confirmed to be correct by discovery of the Rich header

September 18, 2018

• Merge nightly back in to devilution

September 3, 2018

• Travis is configured to report the overall project delta to 1.09b on every change

September 1, 2018

• Devilution-comparer is developed for comparing binary diff in compiled functions

August 28, 2018

• The correct compiler combination is found by trial and error plus a bit of luck

0.4.0

September 16, 2018

• Fix crash
• Get the first functions bin exact
• Fix render issues
• Introduce debug functions from the 1.00 debug release
• Fix missiles
• More consts, sizeof and defines
• Fix several issues with dungeon generation code
• Fix multiplayer
• Fix error messages
• Correct names based on PSX symbols and DX SDK

August 20, 2018

• Created nightly fork where code clean up can take place until major bugs are fixed in the main project

July 6, 2018

• Setup a Discord channel

July 1, 2018

• Diablo 1.09b is determined to have been compiled with the /O1 flag

0.3.0

June 28, 2018

• Windows binary can now be compiled under Linux and Mac OS X
• Windows binary can now be compiled under VS 5.10
• Fix multiple crashes
• Remove cheesy copyright notice
• Set up continuous building via Travis and AppVeyor
• Icon added
• Fix Zhar quest, monster squelching and golems
• Use consts for various values

June 20, 2018

• The media catches wind and several articles appear

June 18, 2018

• Devilution gets posted on Y Combinator

0.1.0

June 6, 2018

• Devilution is unleashed upon the world! Version 0.1.0!

June 3, 2018

• Polishing things up for final release
• Added a cheesy fake copyright notice to dissuade monetary gain
• Properly integrated Storm and DiabloUI into the project

May 28, 2018

• Fixed bugs with save files
• You can now load Devilution saves in the vanilla game

May 25, 2018

• Finally! Figured it out and now monsters spawn correctly
• The game can be completed from start to finish with a few tricks

May 21, 2018

• Took a week break, begin working on monster code again
• Nearly all quests work now
• Fixed a bug with Adria

May 8, 2018

• Fix bugs with character drawing
• Fix bugs relating to item affix generation
• Towners no longer crash the game

May 7, 2018

• Port debugging functions from the debug release
• Still can't figure out the zombie problem

May 5, 2018

• Begin fixing quest code and testing completion

April 26, 2018

• Zombies are spawning in all dungeon types... sigh

April 20, 2018

• Split code from IDA's C file into separate CPP files
• All dungeon types can now be entered
• Objects are now mostly working
• Begin uncommenting monster code and fixing them

April 11, 2018

• Begin fixing up dungeon generation and objects

April 4, 2018

• Fixed many crashing bugs when in town and dungeon
• Items, missiles, and spells are now drawn

April 1, 2018

• Finally fixed the render bug, everything draws correctly!
• Character animation now draws correctly
• The cathedral is now mostly working

March 29, 2018

• Fixed tons of bugs
• You can now walk around in town
• Entering the dungeon almost always crashes

March 27, 2018

• Uncommented and fixed lots of broken code
• The game screen now appears, although very glitchy

March 22, 2018

• Control panel and inventory now work almost flawlessly

March 21, 2018

• Temporarily commented out tons of broken code
• You can now get past the loading screen and into town
• Music also works
• Control panel mostly works but game screen is black

March 18, 2018

• The title screen now works
• Freezes during the loading screen

March 16, 2018

• Fixed enough bugs that you can now launch binary
• Crashes during title screen

March 14, 2018

• Fix remaining errors in code
• Code now compiles and produces a non-working binary

March 13, 2018 -- ! SPECIAL DAY !

• Dump the database to C code via IDA

March 8, 2018

• Correct various function signatures
• Correct struct names and types
• Plug in enumerates
• Finish correcting and documenting data sections

February 26, 2018

• Finish documenting functions
• Begin correcting names to match PSX

February 18, 2018

• Begin adding enumerates
• Add more minor structs
• Clean up data sections

February 15, 2018

• Almost finished adding every function
• Begin working on major structs

February 8, 2018

• Add more functions
• Begin adding data from Sanctuary project

February 4, 2018

• IDA disassembly begin
• Start adding function names from Sanctuary project

January 15, 2018

• The concept of Devilution is born
• Research into Diablo's code and mechanics
• Research from Jarulf's guide