Reminder: Maintenance weekend, 27th to 29th
Posted by: Christer on Aug2021823pm21, PM00000020000004631 %23, %2021 - %14:%Aug

A quick reminder for you all. This weekend (27th through 29th), we will be working on updating the FFB client and server for the site. We are planning to update to the BB2020 branch of the client which will involve some downtime and possibly some instability.

It would probably not be a good idea to schedule important tournament or league games to be played during this weekend. There is potential for matches being lost because of the extensive nature of the changes in the new branch.

If possible, try to not leave any matches incomplete (we hope that they will still function, but have no way to actually test this fully).

In terms of timing, the update will begin at some point after 18:00 server time on friday and both me and Candlejack will be actively working over the weekend (if necessary) to fix critical problems (focusing on server and match stability).

If the update generates more issues than we can reasonably fix, we have the option of reverting back to the current version and schedule a new weekend for the update. Hopefully, it won't come to this though.

For more details about this update, don't hesitate to join our Discord where I will be available as usual.

Game Rules updated
Posted by: Christer on 51Europe/Stockholm1812Europe/Stockholm5518pm19, WedEurope/Stockholm2019-12-18T13:55:55+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmWed, 18 Dec 2019 13:55:55 +0100 %18, %2019 - %13:%Dec

I've just deployed FFB Client (and server) version 1.3.6 to the site which does two things:

1. Adds support for Kick Team-Mate.
2. Removes the Lightning spell from wizards.

In addition to this, the following changes have been made to the Competitive ruleset (which controls R and B divisions):

- Ogre team is updated according to Spike issue 8. This means 0-5 regular ogres on the roster and 0-1 runt punters (with above mentioned kick team-mate skill).
- The Wizard has been re-enabled as an inducement choice.

As per usual, let me know if you run into issues with the update.

New version of the FFB client
Posted by: Christer on Mar2017306am17, MaramMon, 06 Mar 2017 02:13:32 +01002017-03-06T02:13:32+01:0002 %06, %2017 - %02:%Mar

Kalimar and I pushed through a new version of the FFB Server and client to the site earlier today. While this was mainly a back-end type update, there are a few new things in this release:

1. The new (BB2016) version of argue the call is in effect.
2. Timmm-ber! is supported by the client (although it doesn't exist on the site yet).
3. The client is signed with a new, current, code signing certificate which should get rid of some scary security messages at launch time.

Some problems have arisen though:

1. Match results are not properly uploaded to the site.
The matches are not lost by any means; they are simply stuck in the FFB client and once this bug has been identified and solved, the games will be manually pushed through to the site.

2. Replays are not working.
This is also something we are looking at. Again, nothing is lost here and we simply (or possibly not so simply) have to identify the bug and solve it.

It's quite late for both me and Kalimar though, and these unexpected problems will have to wait until tomorrow.

I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you. The replay issue, while bad, isn't nearly as bad as the missing uploads. We're doing what we can to solve it.

Update
Both of these issues have now been fixed. Hopefully, it didn't impact you too much.

FFB Client update status
Posted by: Christer on Nov20141124am14, 12014000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmMon, 24 Nov 2014 01:54:59 +0100 %24, %2014 - %01:%Nov

The new client (and server) is up and running. However, there's still some residual issues with communication between FUMBBL and the FFB Server. This means that games will not automatically connect, and you'll need to supply a game name to make it work.

It's getting very late on my end, and I will therefore leave it as it is, and hope that you'll bear with us as we try to figure out this little quirk tomorrow.

There are loads of changes that have happened on the site and in the client, so please let us know if you find something that's broken (apart from the automatic scheduling that isn't working currently).

Edit: I've started a status and feedback thread for this in order to be able to provide status information and get feedback from you guys in a more orderly fashion.

FFB Update
Posted by: Christer on ndpm30000000Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:24:22 +010022pm14, 62014000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmSat, 22 Nov 2014 19:24:22 +0100 %22, %2014 - %19:%Nov

Tomorrow evening (Sunday 23rd) at 20:00 server time, Kalimar and I will be starting the work needed to make the new FFB client version live on the site.

As opposed to previous updates, we are going to attempt doing this update without any downtime, and without cutting people's games off.

Now, this will mean that old games will continue to run on the old server, while new games will be started on the new server. Reconnecting to a game will still get you to the appropriate server (meaning the server the game started on), and the old server will be running for at least a couple of days in order to have games finish properly.

Now, while we're hoping to be able to do this relatively seamlessly, there's always a possibility that it won't work as we expect and we may need to cut games off in order to do this migration. If you have some very important match, it might be advisable to not play it during tomorrow evening.

FFB 1.2.0 Open Beta
Posted by: Kalimar on CET000000Europe/Stockholm0904am14, 22014000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmTue, 04 Nov 2014 10:44:09 +0100 %04, %2014 - %10:%Nov

FFB 1.2.0 Open Beta starts now!

The backend side of things for the new FFB version has seen some major changes (new db structure, new replay format, new communication layer). To make the transition of the site to the new version as smooth as possible we'll start an Open Beta to sort out any major problems that might have slipped our initial testing.

What this means for you: anyone can create a team in the FFB Test Division (just click "Create New Team" on your Home Screen) and play there. To start a game you need to agree on a game name with your opponent as Gamefinder is currently not supported (so it isn't spammed with Beta games). Game Results will be uploaded. Teams may progress as normal. Your successes (or failures) do NOT count for your CR or coach statistics, however.

If you encounter any problems, please help us to fix them by reporting them via the Fumbbl Bug Tracking (Help, Bugs in the main menu). The proper category for any Beta Bugs is "FFB Test". Please keep in mind that your description should enable us to RECREATE the situation in which the bug occured. Only reproducable bugs can be properly fixed.

Thank you for your support!

BEWARE: Java 7 Security Risk
Posted by: Kalimar on CET10000000Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:02:03 +01000310pm13, Jpm1000000pmThu, 10 Jan 2013 22:02:03 +010013 %10, %2013 - %22:%Jan

Fellow Fumbblers,

apparently there is a SERIOUS security problem with the current Java7 plugin. This may allow Malware to be installed on your computer simply by visiting the wrong website!

I only have a link to a german site right now, but you can probably google for more information easily: http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Gefaehrliche-Luecke-in-aktueller-Java-Version-1780850.html.
If anyone has a better link in english, please post below; admin edit: English Warning

You should deactivate the Java Plugin in your browser and wait for a fix (sadly you cannot play FFB any longer that way), switch back to Java 6 (which seems to be safe at the moment) or have an extra browser installation with Java enabled for FFB playing only.

Take care,
Kalimar

Additional comments by Christer
This vulnerability has now been added to a number of commonly used exploit kits (yes, stuff like that exist). This means that the code is out in the wild and it's likely that exploits will start showing up on compromised websites pretty quickly.

Now, there are a few things to remember here:

1. FFB does NOT require you to have the Java plugin enabled in your browser. You should make an effort to disable applet support in your browser of choice. Usually, it's a "Plugin" or "extension" to your browser with the term Java in its name.

2. Java Web Start applications, which is the technology that allows you to start FFB through the browser, is likely to also be vulnerable. The difference, however, is that Java Web Start applications do not start automatically on accessing a website. Instead, you get a question if you trust the developer enough to execute the program. You should never run anything that you didn't explicitly ask for, so make a point of actually reading the popups that appear and make an informed decision.

3. As always, do not click on links that people (even your friends) send you. It's very possible that their accounts have been compromised by something and the link sent to you is the exploit that was used. Basically, if you haven't confirmed that they are sending you something through a safe channel (through a phone call for example), simply don't click on anything.

4. As a generic policy do not, ever, install anything that you didn't go look for yourself. If you didn't ask for it, you probably don't need it.

The bottom line here is that yes, this vulnerability is pretty severe and it's currently actively being used. However, if you are being careful, you can still keep using whichever Java version you want. Java 6 does seem to be more secure than Java 7 at this point though, so it won't hurt you to go back. You still want to turn off the Java plugins in your browsers though and use a different browser for the places where you *do* need it (some banks require Java for example).

The sad part is that there is a very high probability that there are lots of this kind of vulnerabilities in different plugins and systems you use daily. The best thing you can do to reduce the probability of getting hit is to be aware of this fact and try to behave in a secure manner.

For a quick test if your browser has Applets enabled, I've made a quick Applet test page. Quite simply, there will be a message in the applet portion of the page if you have them enabled. If not, you'll have a box with some form of icon in it, and your browser will ask you to install a plugin for it (don't let it!).

FFB 1.0.3 released
Posted by: Kalimar on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm4802pm12, +02002012-10-02T12:51:48+02:00312012bEurope/StockholmTue, 02 Oct 2012 12:51:48 +0200 %02, %2012 - %12:%Oct

The FFB server has been updated to version 1.0.3.

This version is a bugfix release adressing a number of serious problems with freezing games, broken leap and sometimes not being able to choose (or complete) an action. Behind the scenes persistency has been much improved and we should see much less errors on dropping out of and rejoining a game.

For more information please check the Release Notes.

Go play!

Game server instability
Posted by: Christer on 39Europe/Stockholm269Europe/Stockholm4626am12, thEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmWed, 26 Sep 2012 11:20:46 +0200 %26, %2012 - %11:%Sep

Last night, after the 1.0.1 update was pushed out the game server ran into pretty severe issues. Effectively, a number of events concerning the ball carrier (passes, hand-offs, blitzing the ball carrier, dump-off related events) ended up freezing or crashing the games.

Once we realized this was a critical bug in the server, I made the decision to shut down the server until this problem has been fixed.

As I write this, Kalimar is hard at work with fixing the problem, and we are expecting that this will be completed within a few hours. The update will unfortunately reset any currently unfinished games again due to the high risk of these games being in a broken state.

Once the server is back up again, we will be using version 1.0.2 of the client (meaning another download). As with the previous downloads a number of you will get "wrong password" messages on launch (an issue I will be reducing the risk for in a FUMBBL update later tonight) and as before simply shut down the client and relaunch from your overview.

Given that we want to get the server up and running relatively quickly, the server will not be tested for every conceivable situation. Therefore, we advise you to postpone highly important matches for a day or two in case there are further critical problems we have not yet encountered.

Finally, I want to apologize for this downtime and any inconvenience this has caused you. I also want to thank you all for your patience and for your understanding of how complex these things can be.

FFB 1.0.1 upcoming bugfixes
Posted by: Kalimar on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm5625pm12, thEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmTue, 25 Sep 2012 14:15:56 +0200 %25, %2012 - %14:%Sep

The playing experience in Fantasy Football 1.0.0 currently suffers from a number of critical bugs that mainly fall into 2 categories:

1) players teleporting across the field on a move
2) players selected for an action suddenly repeating an action performed by the previous player, even on the opposing team

The test team and I have reacted with confusion and some annoyance to these reports, as nothing like that ever happened during playtest. Worse, the errors couldn't be reproduced in the test environment. Something was seriously wrong.

After much trying around, going through the code and some serious thinking I think I've found the reason for these effects and can work on a fix.

The problem is one of latency and fast clicking. If you do a double click on a player (e.g. for a foul) the client sends 2 commands in succession that manage to cause the action to be put on the server stack twice. Effect: you do a foul (or some other action) which gets handled normally. When you choose the next player for an action the queued action is executed instead. This even happens after a turnover, so you may end up blocking or fouling a player on your own team.

I hope to have a fix ready an tested until tomorrow night. In the meantime refrain from clicking too fast and everything should be fine.

Thank you for your patience,
Kalimar

Fantasy Football Client 1.0!
Posted by: Christer on rd000000923pm12, rdEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmSun, 23 Sep 2012 23:23:37 +0200 %23, %2012 - %23:%Sep

I would like to call out for three cheers for Kalimar!

After a very very extensive amount of work, we are now using Fantasy Football Client version 1.0.

The 1.0 release marks a point where the client is fully LRB6 compliant, with all skills, all rosters, all star players.. And cards!

Once the dust settles, Kalimar will post an updated set of release notes so you can read a bit more detail about what changed with this one.

Downloading the updated client will take a while, and there is a high probability that you will get a "Wrong Password" message on the first start. Simply shut down the client and reload the match from your overview page to resolve this.

If you run into issues, please feel free to let us know through a bug report or with a post in the forums.

Now, go check out the new things in the client. I have a feeling you'll like it!

Edit: Added link to release notes.

Help Needed: FFB Test Division
Posted by: Kalimar on AprilFri, 27 Apr 2012 23:24:31 +02002427pm12, PM+02:00Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:24:31 +020024Friday %27, %2012 - %23:%Apr

Dear Fellow-Fumbbler,

YOUR help is needed in properly testing the new FFB server before making it available to the general public.

There is a new FFB Test division for that purpose.
The division and rules for testing and reporting are explained in this sticky.

The FFB Test division is currently invitation-only.
How to apply is explained in this thread.

Please help us to make FFB a stable and fun experience!

Thank you for your support!

New LRB5 Client Version 0.2.9
Posted by: Kalimar on Oct20091019pm09, +02002009-10-19T12:18:53+02:00312009bEurope/StockholmMon, 19 Oct 2009 12:18:53 +0200 %19, %2009 - %12:%Oct

It's been a while, but finally there is a new LRB5 Client version available. This will be the last Alpha Version (featurewise) before moving over to the Beta Test Phase. Beta will then bring complete Fumbbl integration including result uploading, hopefully before the end of the year. All bugs reported now will make this transition easier.

This release contains the full initial skill set (all skills that starting players may have) with the exception of Goblin special players. ALL teams are fully playable, but not all players have nice icons yet. For details see the Release Notes.

To test the client you simply click on the "Alphatest" link beside a lrb5 division team. There is no installation required. You need to have Java 1.5 or later on your machine, however.

Please post your Bug reports according to the rules Christer described here.

Have fun.

JavaBBowl site moves
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 48Europe/Stockholm2611Europe/Stockholm0626am08, 32008000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmWed, 26 Nov 2008 07:22:06 +0100 %26, %2008 - %07:%Nov

Time Warner decided to move my webpage mirror to a new server. Because of this the old address, http://home.austin.rr.com/javabbowl/, will soon disappear.

Update any bookmarks you have to the new mirror site:

http://home.roadrunner.com/~javabbowl/

New application to spectate games
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm3714am08, +02002008-10-14T06:43:37+02:00312008bEurope/StockholmTue, 14 Oct 2008 06:43:37 +0200 %14, %2008 - %06:%Oct

It has been a long time since I released something. Half of you will be disappointed it is not LRB 5, the other half will be happy it is not LRB 5.

JBB Spectate is a new application that can be used to spectate live jbb games. You can switch between games without have to close and restart the application and it has built in capabilities to see and connect to games here on FUMBBL without needing a browser.

Java Bbowl Patch 8.9 Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm3024am07, J000000Tuesday07 %24, %2007 - %11:%Jul

Changed over to a different random number generator. See the included MersenneTwisterLicense.txt file for details. Not sure if this will help the complaining or just give something new to complain about. :) (You should see no difference in the game itself, it just gets it random numbers in a different way.)

Download Site

JavaBbowl 8.8b Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET06000000Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:03:32 +01003222pm07, MarpmThu, 22 Mar 2007 18:03:32 +01002007-03-22T18:03:32+01:0006 %22, %2007 - %18:%Mar

New extended timer clock.

Chat is a separate window option.

Updated the html display (team rosters, etc.)

Get it from one of the following:

Main site
Sweden Mirror
USA mirror

You can also get the convenient Windows installer if you wish.

Ultimate FUMBBL Pack v3.0 Alpha is released!
Posted by: BloodbasherMasher on 11Europe/Stockholm143Europe/Stockholm3814pm07, MarpmWed, 14 Mar 2007 17:17:38 +01002007-03-14T17:17:38+01:0005 %14, %2007 - %17:%Mar

A lot of people have been wondering when I would be able to get everything compiled and ready for the client.....Well, I think that time is now! To download the pack, visit the stickied thread located in the Customization forum.

JavaBbowl 8.8a Available (i.e. Take Two)
Posted by: SkiJunkie on FebruaryFri, 23 Feb 2007 14:03:13 +01000323pm07, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbFri, 23 Feb 2007 14:03:13 +0100000000pmFri, 23 Feb 2007 14:03:13 +010007 %23, %2007 - %14:%Feb

- Added an "Enforce Turn Limit" option. See the Readme.txt file for full details. By default this will be forced off for FUMBBL games until Christer decides to activate it.

- Fixed a bug that would allow a player to block with more than once in a turn.

- Not that I recommend or have tested with Java 1.6 but I added tags in that at least make jbb aware of it.

JavaBbowl 8.8 Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET03000000Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:05:04 +01000422am07, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbThu, 22 Feb 2007 03:05:04 +0100000000amThu, 22 Feb 2007 03:05:04 +010007 %22, %2007 - %03:%Feb

- Added an "Enforce Turn Limit" option. See the Readme.txt file for full details. By default this will be forced off for FUMBBL games until Christer decides to activate it.

- Fixed a bug that would allow a player to block with more than once in a turn.

- Not that I recommend or have tested with Java 1.6 but I added tags in that at least make jbb aware of it.


********
Current client version 8.8 is bugged/Stay with 8.7 for now
********

JavaBbowl 8.7 Patch Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET08000000Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:04:42 +01004230am06, 42006000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmThu, 30 Nov 2006 08:04:42 +0100 %30, %2006 - %08:%Nov

# Don't get too excited. Just a few fixes I have been sitting on.

# Volume setting is saved when you close the program.

# You can now throw long bombs when using the large field option.

# You can separately turn on/off the painting of the white and black roster numbers in the player portrait. See the readme.txt file for details.

http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

JavaBbowl 8.6 Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 26Europe/Stockholm286Europe/Stockholm4128am06, J0000006Europe/Stockholm %28, %2006 - %08:%Jun

I was only able to update the
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/
so the other mirrors are out of date and do not contain this latest release.

# There is not a lot new in this version as I still have not had much time to work on it.

# Included is the new "Large Fields" option. See the readme.txt file on how to use it.

# Included is a very nice (but unfortuntately incomplete) set of large field icons mostly by Pat, with some stars by Barnlato.

# Included is the new full set of normal field icons by Nick Kelsh.

# Included is the new set of portraits made by Pat.

# The icons.ini file now supports a [PLAYERS] section. See the readme.txt file for how to use it.

# There is only a full download and not a patch since some of the directory locations changed with this version.

UFP is done, 100% icons and portraits for FUMBBL
Posted by: BloodbasherMasher on CET000000Europe/Stockholm1729pm05, 22005000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmTue, 29 Nov 2005 19:09:17 +0100 %29, %2005 - %19:%Nov

The Ultimate FUMBBL Pack is finished! With this add-on, you will have an icon and a portrait for every race and every position available in FUMBBL! I have been working on this compilation of portraits and icons over Thanksgiving weekend, and is now available for download. For links, details, and an extended discussion, please check this thread, located in the Customization forum.

Jbb Patch 8.5 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 43Europe/Stockholm2610Europe/Stockholm1526pm05, +02002005-10-26T23:31:15+02:00312005bEurope/StockholmWed, 26 Oct 2005 23:31:15 +0200 %26, %2005 - %23:%Oct

Get it at
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl
http://home.austin.rr.com/javabbowl

# Clone cheer to create a td sound. Split cheer and td to different sound files so that sound pack creators can use different sounds if they want to. Official build sounds will remain the same just cloned to seperate files.

# You can now have multiple sound files per sound (up to 10 total per
sound).

# Fix old hyp gaze for divx. Was using ag -1 as target instead of ag + 1.

# Up default spec limit to 50. Requires you to delete options.nfo and let it recreate or do a brand new install.

# Added try catch blocks around the decal code to make sure it isn't
crashing the game.

# Re-do save file names so that non-letter characters are changed to
an "_".

# Fixed random generator always using the same seed for stand-a-lone games.

JBB Patch 8.4 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 28Europe/Stockholm137Europe/Stockholm4013am05, J000000Wednesday05 %13, %2005 - %06:%Jul

- Fixed the NO HANDS problem where players with temporary NO HANDS would retain the skill during the next kickoff.

- Per LRB you can no longer give DUH, WHERE AM I to a player with BIG GUY or BONE HEAD.

- Maybe something else. ;-)

JBB Patch 8.3 Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 17Europe/Stockholm274Europe/Stockholm5927pm05, PM+02:00Wed, 27 Apr 2005 23:32:59 +020032Wednesday %27, %2005 - %23:%Apr

# Added support for sound packs. Now by default all the original sounds must be in a directory named "original" under the "sound" folder. This patch includes the sounds in the directory, and a full install for 8.3 has been repacked with the proper directory structure.
************************************************
If sounds stop working for you make sure you have an "original" directory under sounds that contains all the wav files that used to be directly under sounds.
See the readme.txt file for more details.
************************************************

# Revert GET THE REF back to old rules per official LRB 4.0 release.

# Fixed I AM THE GREATEST problem where eligible players is 11 and you are not allowed to setup 10 players.

http://javabbowl.no-ip.org
http://home.austin.rr.com/javabbowl
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl

Skryer Icons
Posted by: Qaz on Apr2005404am05, AM+02:00Mon, 04 Apr 2005 09:00:20 +020000Monday %04, %2005 - %09:%Apr

Ready your self for here they come. They have now taken a new shape and evolved form anarchism…Err no… We try again. Here they come evolved from round circles into fully gif icons both static and dynamic, the SKRYER SALAVES.

JBB 8.2b Patch Is Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET02000000Thu, 27 Jan 2005 02:00:31 +01003127am05, Jam1000000amThu, 27 Jan 2005 02:00:31 +010005 %27, %2005 - %02:%Jan

Merely gets JBB working with Java JRE 1.3 again.

JBB 8.2a Patch Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET000000Europe/Stockholm5325am05, Jam1000000amTue, 25 Jan 2005 05:31:53 +010005 %25, %2005 - %05:%Jan

-Ver A: Adds a volume dialog that is opened by menu item or hot key (See readme.txt for hotkey).

The slider is far from perfect. On my system java sound reports that the volume can range from -80 to 14, with the default being 0. So I have the slider range dynamically set to the same. Yet on my system I am unable to hear anything below about -30, so about half of the slider is equivalent to mute. But since I don't know how other systems are working I'm leaving it like this as the volume control still works fine on the upper half of the slider. Also, because of the weirdness I'm not saving your volume setting. You'll have to re-adjust it each time you run the program.

-Ver A: Fixes HYPNOTIC GAZE not able to be used anytime after the blitz is used.

Football Soundpack available
Posted by: Scurn on rd000000123pm05, Jpm1000000pmSun, 23 Jan 2005 17:46:25 +010005 %23, %2005 - %17:%Jan

Want some real blocking sounds and some nice game comments? Then it's time for you to download the football soundpack from the downloads section.

... and now Biohazard/Resident Evil Sound Theme available
Posted by: Afro on rd000000123pm05, Jpm1000000pmSun, 23 Jan 2005 17:45:17 +010005 %23, %2005 - %17:%Jan

New in the download area: Biohazard/Resident Evil Sound Theme available. Perfect for an atmosphere of maiming and mayhem. If you don't like speech, use the alternative ko-/injury-sounds.
Enjoy.

JBB 8.2 patch is available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on JanuaryFri, 21 Jan 2005 08:09:27 +01000921am05, Jam1000000amFri, 21 Jan 2005 08:09:27 +010005 %21, %2005 - %08:%Jan

-Fixed HYPNOTIC GAZE roll where if roll - zones = 1 it was incorrectly treated as a natural roll of 1.

-Fixed being able to use new HYPNOTIC GAZE after a block during a blitz.

-Added an output message showing what action was selected when TAKE ROOT fails.

-Fixed DIVING TACKLE going prone even when it was not used because it wouldn't help.

-DUH, WHERE AM I is changed to be a selection instead of random when using LRB 2004 handicap rules.

-I did some work on the sound to see if I couldn't get it to be more robust. If you were/are having sound issues with 8.1, try sound again under 8.2 and let me know (either in email or in the FUMBBL forums) if you still have problems.

-Small changes to fix compile errors under java 1.5 and to get sound working under 1.5.
NOTE: 1.5 is still unsupported, but anyone who is brave enough can try it out and see if it fixes any of the problem they had before with java 1.5.

Get it now at:

http://javabbowl.no-ip.com/
http://home.austin.rr.com/javabbowl/
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/

LoonyToon Sound Theme Now Available!
Posted by: ozjesting on CET09000000Thu, 13 Jan 2005 09:10:55 +01005513am05, Jam1000000amThu, 13 Jan 2005 09:10:55 +010005 %13, %2005 - %09:%Jan

The latest and greatest sound theme is now available in the downloads section! Cartoon mayhem as all your favourite WB characters join you in alternative sound bliss. Block to a great new "thwackkk" (and dig the new fall sound to go with it) dodge to "MEEP! MEEP!" of the RoadRunner, boinnngs, sproinnngs, and whacks abound. Plus some hilarious ko/bh/si/rip sounds to help ease the pain. These are but highlights! There is indeed much MUCH more including some pics to compliment and extra files to choose from. All in a handy just unzip package. Get it today and join in the fun!

And while your there why not check out the PacMan theme pack as well ;-)

JBB Website Extreme Make Over?
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET08000000Thu, 13 Jan 2005 08:25:50 +01005013am05, Jam1000000amThu, 13 Jan 2005 08:25:50 +010005 %13, %2005 - %08:%Jan

We all know how crappy my download page is. I don't have the interest in HTML to try and pretty it up. This is basically a call for any of you web page designers out there that might want to spice it up for me. So if anyone wants to take a crack at it, feel free to email me some of your designs. I don't have any kind of prize to give out, but I'll give you credit if I end up using your design. Keep in mind I don't have much webspace on my sites so don't go overboard with large images or anything. Oh, and I don't like frames on webpages much. :)

JBB Patch 8.1 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET09000000Thu, 23 Dec 2004 09:57:02 +01000223am04, ThuEurope/Stockholm2004-12-23T09:57:02+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmThu, 23 Dec 2004 09:57:02 +0100 %23, %2004 - %09:%Dec

Merry Christmas!

Fixes NO HANDS problem with BONEHEAD and REALLY STUPID.

Adds spectator emotes. Spectators can now send emote sounds that the coaches playing the game and other spectators can hear. See the readme.txt file for full details. Current emotes are used by tying one of these in the chat window: "/cheer", "/boo", "/hurt".

Sound system has been re-written to work with spectator emotes, so let me know if there are any new sound problems.

JBB 8.0b is available.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Dec20041213pm04, MonEurope/Stockholm2004-12-13T23:22:29+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmMon, 13 Dec 2004 23:22:29 +0100 %13, %2004 - %23:%Dec

He's at it again!
NOTE: You don't need to re-download the full version if you already have 8.0, or 8.0a. Just get the smaller 8.0b patch.
All mirrors are updated this time!

-Ver B: I AM THE GREATEST now picks the two higher SPP players (instead of random) when using the new LRB Handicap Table.

-Ver B: IRON MAN lets the coach pick which player gets IRON MAN when using the new LRB Handicap Table.

-Ver B: Fixed OFAB letting you reroll more than once.

-Ver B: NO HANDS was not working correctly after the new tackle zone rule. This has been fixed.

-Ver B: Fixed failed TAKE ROOT during a blitz was allowing you to select move.

-Ver B: Get the Ref LRB kickoff result updated to ignore secret weapon check failures.

-Ver B: Fixed Hypnotic Gaze using a hybrid of old and new rules if you used an old options.nfo file.

JBB 8.0a Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on thpm31000000Sat, 11 Dec 2004 22:53:41 +010011pm04, SatEurope/Stockholm2004-12-11T22:53:41+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmSat, 11 Dec 2004 22:53:41 +0100 %11, %2004 - %22:%Dec

Ver A: Fixed new hypnotic gaze roll
Ver A: Fixed take root using team blitz on a failure during a normal move
Ver A: Fixed take root failure not allowing you to pass or handoff that turn.
Ver A: Should work on Java JRE 1.3.x again.

JBB 8.0 Full Version and 8.0 Patch Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on DecemberFri, 10 Dec 2004 22:47:30 +01004710pm04, FriEurope/Stockholm2004-12-10T22:47:30+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmFri, 10 Dec 2004 22:47:30 +0100 %10, %2004 - %22:%Dec

Only
geocities.com and
austin.rr.com
are updated.

Christer still hasn't given me back access to the FUMBBL hosted site. Although I never did asked him for it. ;-)

JavaBBowl Patch 7.9a is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Oct20041025pm04, +02002004-10-25T19:39:22+02:00312004bEurope/StockholmMon, 25 Oct 2004 19:39:22 +0200 %25, %2004 - %19:%Oct

Version A fixes the results file problem when an appearance fee was paid during the game.

NOTE: Only the austin.rr.com and geocities.com websites have the new patch. Christer apparently closed the hole I used to update the no-ip.org site hosted on fumbbl (Again ;-] ).

austin.rr.com
geocities

JavaBBowl 7.9 patch is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST11000000Thu, 21 Oct 2004 23:04:30 +02003021pm04, +02002004-10-21T23:04:30+02:00312004bEurope/StockholmThu, 21 Oct 2004 23:04:30 +0200 %21, %2004 - %23:%Oct

I've been sitting on these changes for some time now hoping I would have time to do more. As I am still really busy with real life work I decided to go ahead and put this out since it has been a while.

NOTE: Only the austin.rr.com and geocities.com websites have the new patch. Christer apparently closed the hole I used to update the no-ip.org site hosted on fumbbl (Again ;-] ).

Added APPEARANCE FEE. The game checks to see if the team has enough money to pay the appearance fee in the treasury, BUT subtracts the fee from the teams winnings at the end of the game. This means that winnings can now go negative. So if the winnings are negative, you subtract this amount from the team treasury at the end of the game.

Enter and escape keys no longer press buttons in popups when it is not your turn. This should stop problems of accidentally answering popups while typing in the message window yet still give you the happiness of using the keys when it is your turn and you ARE paying attention.

Default to displaying INC save game files first instead of the DAT save game files.

Each time a new save game is written the old file is renamed to a <save file>BAK file as a backup. So if the save gets messed up you and your opponent can go rename these files to remove the "BAK" and try loading them.

Prevent DUMP OFF to the player that is using DUMP OFF.

Improved output message of news feature winnings so it is clear how much the handicap paid out.

All the options files that have color numbers now support both octal and hex color numbers in them.

Vault division delay
Posted by: m0nty on tham31000000Sat, 17 Jul 2004 11:03:44 +020017am04, J000000Saturday04 %17, %2004 - %11:%Jul

Unfortunately, SkiJunkie has let us know that he won't be able to update the JavaBB client until at least the end of August, which is likely to mean that we won't have a Vault division here at FUMBBL until at least October.

Team name bug in 7.8
Posted by: m0nty on ndpm31000000Sat, 22 May 2004 17:01:58 +020022pm04, Maypm04 %22, %2004 - %17:%May

There is a bug in the 7.8 version of SkiJunkie's JavaBB client which has been affecting a number of coaches lately. Here are the details of how you can avoid it.

JBB Patch 7.8 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on AprilFri, 30 Apr 2004 23:14:01 +02001430pm04, PM+02:00Fri, 30 Apr 2004 23:14:01 +020014Friday %30, %2004 - %23:%Apr

I've but 7.8 up on geocities, rr.com, and no-ip.org. But, rr.com is not accessible right now and geocities is sure to get overrun quickly. So it seems you will have to go to no-ip.org to get it.

Jbb Patch 7.7b is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm5813pm04, PM+02:00Tue, 13 Apr 2004 18:51:58 +020051Tuesday %13, %2004 - %18:%Apr

Fixes an issue with the auto upload.

Should fix the font size problem on the tool tips that some systems are having.

Jbb patch 7.7 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Apr2004412pm04, PM+02:00Mon, 12 Apr 2004 17:30:52 +020030Monday %12, %2004 - %17:%Apr

-Jbb will now attempt to auto upload your match results to FUMBBL. This will only happen if you are playing a game using the FUMBBL Login option. You will get a message popup letting you know if the auto upload was successful or not. If it was unsuccessful you will need to upload manually just like you have been doing all along.

NOTE: For other leagues. This feature is not specific to FUMBBL. If you would like to have use this feature contact me at the email address linked at the bottom of this page and I will explain how it works.

-Added a tool tip to the pitch so that now when you mouse over an injured player in the dugout you get a tool tip rather than a message in the messages window.
I've only tested this on windows, so if the tool tip ends up looking weird on a different OS, send me a screenshot so I can see what I need to change.

Jbb Patch 7.6 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm2930pm04, MarpmTue, 30 Mar 2004 20:41:29 +02002004-03-30T20:41:29+02:0008 %30, %2004 - %20:%Mar

Added support for star players. If the position is "star player" (any case) then jbb will use the player's name as the lookup key in the icons.ini file. All the official star players have already been added to all the INI files under the [BIG GUYS] section. This will make sure they show up no matter what the team race is on the roster. Thanks to BloodbasherMasher for making the star player icons and gathering their portraits.

New Email Address For SkiJunkie
Posted by: SkiJunkie on MarchFri, 26 Mar 2004 05:54:42 +01005426am04, MaramFri, 26 Mar 2004 05:54:42 +01002004-03-26T05:54:42+01:0005 %26, %2004 - %05:%Mar

Well I am finally giving up on my old email address "skijunkie@collegeclub.com". I've created a new one on hotmail. So anyone that has emailed me in the last month or so should resend the email to "skijunkiejbb@hotmail.com". I have been unable to access my old email address for at least a month now.

Ultimate FUMBBL Pack Update
Posted by: BloodbasherMasher on CET07000000Thu, 25 Mar 2004 07:48:57 +01005725am04, MaramThu, 25 Mar 2004 07:48:57 +01002004-03-25T07:48:57+01:0007 %25, %2004 - %07:%Mar

Please download version change 1.1 for the pack. You can find it at the FUMBBL Repository.

100% Complete FUMBBL Pack
Posted by: BloodbasherMasher on CET000000Europe/Stockholm5023am04, MaramTue, 23 Mar 2004 02:13:50 +01002004-03-23T02:13:50+01:0002 %23, %2004 - %02:%Mar

With the release of Static's Stunty icons, I went a step further. I created a complete download that will provide you with icons and portraits for every single race and player on FUMBBL.

Stunty Icon Set Download
Posted by: Static on st000000321pm04, MarpmSun, 21 Mar 2004 12:31:34 +01002004-03-21T12:31:34+01:0012 %21, %2004 - %12:%Mar

Fed up with with the confusing circle icons for certain players in stunty leeg, well download the complete icon set.

Stunty Icons

The Art of proxy server
Posted by: Chickenbrain on 12Europe/Stockholm173Europe/Stockholm1517pm04, MarpmWed, 17 Mar 2004 15:17:15 +01002004-03-17T15:17:15+01:0003 %17, %2004 - %15:%Mar

First of all: Don't use any proxy server (neither Christers nor Chickenbrains) if you do not have to. If you are behind a firewall and your opponent is also behind a firewall you are free to use any proxy server you like.

Jbb Patch 7.5 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET000000Europe/Stockholm3716pm04, MarpmTue, 16 Mar 2004 17:58:37 +01002004-03-16T17:58:37+01:0005 %16, %2004 - %17:%Mar

Added I AM THE GREATEST! handicap results.

Added niggling injury rolls at half time for FUMBBL DIVX testing.

Jbb Patch 7.4 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on FebruaryFri, 27 Feb 2004 08:00:31 +01000027am04, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbFri, 27 Feb 2004 08:00:31 +0100000000amFri, 27 Feb 2004 08:00:31 +010004 %27, %2004 - %08:%Feb

This build should work under JRE 1.3.x again (for those who can upgrade to JRE 1.4.x).

Jbb 7.3x Problems
Posted by: SkiJunkie on FebruaryFri, 13 Feb 2004 23:20:53 +01002013pm04, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbFri, 13 Feb 2004 23:20:53 +0100000000pmFri, 13 Feb 2004 23:20:53 +010004 %13, %2004 - %23:%Feb

Okay, the problem seems to be with people using java 1.3.x. I've finally had to switch over from using JBuilder 4 to using Eclipse to build the project. JBuilder 4 was stuck using JRE 1.3.x. It was built into the install of jbuilder. Eclispse uses whatever JRE I have installed. Currently I have 1.4.1_03. And even though I am telling it to produce 1.3.x compatible code it doesn't appear to be doing so. So it is possible that everyone will have to upgrade their JRE. You can upgrade it here:
http://www.java.com and click on "Get it Now".

Are there any platforms out there that people use that do not have a 1.4.x version of the JRE for it?

JBB Patch 7.3b is out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET000000Europe/Stockholm5310pm04, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbTue, 10 Feb 2004 18:19:53 +0100000000pmTue, 10 Feb 2004 18:19:53 +010004 %10, %2004 - %18:%Feb

Ver B: Fixes the problem of players disappearing or being left on the field at the end of the half.
Ver B: Fixes the luck displaying as 1%.

Possibility of Translating JBB into other languages
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 06Europe/Stockholm042Europe/Stockholm3304am04, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbWed, 04 Feb 2004 00:09:33 +0100000000amWed, 04 Feb 2004 00:09:33 +010004 %04, %2004 - %00:%Feb

I'm testing to see how easy it will be to allow JBB to be translated into several languages. I have a way to translate the initial setup screens into other languages. In the extended text of this article you will find a long list of stuff that needs to be translated into what ever language you would like to use.

You will find a large list of stuff like this:
"BbowlDialog.Java_BBowl_Setup=Java BBowl Setup"

Which is a key and a value.
"key=value".

In this file all the value parts are in English. I would need people to go through this file and translate all the value parts and send or post the results back to me.

Example from above:
"BbowlDialog.Java_BBowl_Setup=<other language translation>"

JBB Patch 7.3 out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Feb2004202pm04, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbMon, 02 Feb 2004 23:21:45 +0100000000pmMon, 02 Feb 2004 23:21:45 +010004 %02, %2004 - %23:%Feb

Can't update rr.com site from here so get it at
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org

Fixes Greased Shoes turning AG to 0 when it wears off.

You can now left click the player's name in the selected player view to unselect and/or end a players move.

Fixed a problem where Bribe the Ref 2 might incorrectly work twice.

Added a new directory "/pics/iconssmall". This contains a complete set (minus Nurgle's Rotters) of small icons that will be used with the "small field" option.

First Fairies Icons made available.
Posted by: teflon on JanuaryFri, 30 Jan 2004 00:46:22 +01004630am04, Jam1000000amFri, 30 Jan 2004 00:46:22 +010004 %30, %2004 - %00:%Jan

I tryed to fill the little gap left after the creation of the fairie race for the stunty division with this set of icons. There isn't much variety (well, 1 icon only for every type of player) but I think it gets the job done fairly well. :)

Fairies Icons

Hope you enjoy them!

teflon

Patch 7.2b out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET000000Europe/Stockholm2427pm04, Jpm1000000pmTue, 27 Jan 2004 18:37:24 +010004 %27, %2004 - %18:%Jan

Another quick patch. Greased shoes was only adding +1 when it wore off. That should be fixed. And fixed a problem where the rune smith might give a 2nd rune after a game reload.

Public Beta java Blood Bowl Patch 7.2b

JBB Patch 7.2a is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Jan2004126pm04, Jpm1000000pmMon, 26 Jan 2004 21:01:47 +010004 %26, %2004 - %21:%Jan

Just fixes the problem with Illegal Drugs and the problem with Greased Shoes.
Public Beta Java Blood Bowl ver 7.2a

Are you looking for patch 7_1a?
Posted by: Flix on th000000125am04, Jam1000000amSun, 25 Jan 2004 00:12:20 +010004 %25, %2004 - %00:%Jan

Because you can not download patch7_1a from ski's page download it here.

Jbb Patch 7.1a is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET000000Europe/Stockholm4413am04, Jam1000000amTue, 13 Jan 2004 03:04:44 +010004 %13, %2004 - %03:%Jan

Patch 7.1a is out!
Fixes most of the recent bugs and adds some new icons.

Dice Rolling Program Proves Number Generator Is *gasp* NOT Flawed!!
Posted by: Severian on 02Europe/Stockholm071Europe/Stockholm0907am04, Jam1000000amWed, 07 Jan 2004 00:01:09 +010004 %07, %2004 - %00:%Jan

Despite the curses and howls of dispair at the non-randomness of the Client's dice roller, it turns out that the Java random number generator is in fact quite random.

Though SkiJunkie's exact implementation of the d6 rolling mechanism is not known to him, coach DokMatrix independantly wrote a program to roll Java d6's all day long if you like. After 10 million rolls, the results looked like this:

Jbb Patch 7.1 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on rdam31000000Sat, 03 Jan 2004 00:26:33 +010003am04, Jam1000000amSat, 03 Jan 2004 00:26:33 +010004 %03, %2004 - %00:%Jan

Get Patch 7.1

Added a partial handicap table with 20 results and the ability to customize the handicap table using a handicap.ini file. See the readme.txt section 54 for full details.

Added two new injury sounds. Now there is a KO sound, and BH/SI sound, and a RIP sound.

I'm off to Canada for a week of snowboarding!!
So I won't be around for bug reports. Hopefully if something bad is found in this release, people will keep playing test games so that when I get back I can fix all problems in this release at one time. Thus avoiding possible b, c, d, etc versions. And if the problems are found in the handicap table results it is possible to disable the offending results, or disable the entire handicap table.

JavaBbowl 7.0d is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Dec20031215pm03, MonEurope/Stockholm2003-12-15T21:33:27+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmMon, 15 Dec 2003 21:33:27 +0100 %15, %2003 - %21:%Dec

Get JavaBbowl 7.0d.zip.
Hopefully, fixes the fumbbl login problem with b, and c versions.

JavaBbowl 7.0c is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on tham31000000Sat, 13 Dec 2003 01:24:50 +010013am03, SatEurope/Stockholm2003-12-13T01:24:50+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmSat, 13 Dec 2003 01:24:50 +0100 %13, %2003 - %01:%Dec

JavaBbowl 7.oc is out!
Fixes the FUMBBL login problem with 7.0b.

Java Bbowl 7.0a is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET000000Europe/Stockholm0609am03, TueEurope/Stockholm2003-12-09T00:58:06+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmTue, 09 Dec 2003 00:58:06 +0100 %09, %2003 - %00:%Dec

As usual I broke some stuff. This fixes custom player portraits. They should display again.
Patch 7_0a.zip

Java BBowl 7.0 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Dec20031208pm03, MonEurope/Stockholm2003-12-08T18:02:07+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmMon, 08 Dec 2003 18:02:07 +0100 %08, %2003 - %18:%Dec

Javabowl Client 7.0 is out!

Adds support for the Rules Review (RR) changes for the Rune Smith. On by default. See section "51. Wizards" in the readme.txt file to see how they work.

Added on pitch team logos with the "Draw Team Logos". Each race can have a default team icon specified. Included with the download are default team logos and ini entries for most of the teams. You can also specify a team specific logo in your html roster that will override the race default. This will be downloaded just like player pics to your opponent. See the readme.txt file section 53. "Draw Team Logos" for details.

Added some new wood elf, chaos warrior, and ghoul icons.

This is not a patch. It is a full install. So don't copy it over your 6.x install. Create a new install.

Patch 6.9c is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Dec20031201pm03, MonEurope/Stockholm2003-12-01T19:50:27+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmMon, 01 Dec 2003 19:50:27 +0100 %01, %2003 - %19:%Dec

Halfing Chef changes, plus some cosmetic additions, plus some bug fixes. FUMBBL will automatically be forcing the use of the new chef rules, which means halflings automatically get them. But you will be stuck with the one free reroll until the fumbbl site supports buying extra rolls.

Get patch 6_9c.zip.

From BadMrMojo:

mac .app version at witwat.net/luke/javabbowl.

Sorry for the delay to everyone who may have been waiting on my version. It was Thanksgiving weekend here in the states and the version I have at home wasn't quite working out, so I had to wait until I got in to work today and had some free time.

Patch 6.9b is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on NovemberFri, 28 Nov 2003 17:11:31 +01001128pm03, 52003000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmFri, 28 Nov 2003 17:11:31 +0100 %28, %2003 - %17:%Nov

Fixes MIGHTY BLOW use with the new PILING ON.
Fixes the problem with ending a BH or RS players turn to just roll BH or RS. 6.9a was letting you keep trying over and over.

Download it from SkiJunkies site or at FUMBBL.

Gnome Icons
Posted by: cataphract on CET09000000Thu, 27 Nov 2003 21:28:04 +01000427pm03, 42003000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmThu, 27 Nov 2003 21:28:04 +0100 %27, %2003 - %21:%Nov

The little buggers are leaving the safety of the garden and coming to a Blood Bowl pitch near you as Cataphract has made some gnome icons to use with the JavaBBowl Client!

You can download the icons from the downloads page or from geocities.com

So tap your heels together because

"There's no race like gnome.
There's no race like gnome.
There's no race like gnome."

6.9a out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 48Europe/Stockholm2611Europe/Stockholm5626pm03, 32003000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmWed, 26 Nov 2003 23:45:56 +0100 %26, %2003 - %23:%Nov

This really only effects leagues using the PILING ON ALWAYS FALLS option, but you might as well get the latest anyway.

6.9a at SkiJunkie's site

6.9a at FUMBBL

Patch 6.9 is out!
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 48Europe/Stockholm2611Europe/Stockholm2226pm03, 32003000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmWed, 26 Nov 2003 22:14:22 +0100 %26, %2003 - %22:%Nov

Patch 6.9 is out at ski junkies site. The patch can also be downloaded at fumbbl patch 6.9.

New options for the recent Rules Review Piling On, Hypnotic Gaze, and Wild Animal.

Plus various bug fixes from Bugzilla.

Halfling chef changes and Rune smith are next on the list of TODOs.

New Nurglings Icons
Posted by: cataphract on NovemberFri, 07 Nov 2003 06:07:29 +01000707am03, 52003000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmFri, 07 Nov 2003 06:07:29 +0100 %07, %2003 - %06:%Nov

Attention FUMMBLers!

Cataphract's first attempt at player icons!

The foul children of Nurgle are ready to take the field in pictorial glory.

Download the little buggers on the download page or from this link!

Patch 6.8a is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET08000000Thu, 06 Nov 2003 20:17:38 +01003806pm03, 42003000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmThu, 06 Nov 2003 20:17:38 +0100 %06, %2003 - %20:%Nov

Should fix the prob with the apoth dialog.

Patch 6.8 is out. Do not use 6.8! it is bugged
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 45Europe/Stockholm0511Europe/Stockholm2005pm03, 32003000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmWed, 05 Nov 2003 22:14:20 +0100 %05, %2003 - %22:%Nov

6.8 is bugged stick to 6.7c!

Patch 6.7c is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Oct20031027pm03, +01002003-10-27T22:13:35+01:00312003bEurope/StockholmMon, 27 Oct 2003 22:13:35 +0100 %27, %2003 - %22:%Oct

6.7c is out!

Hopefully fixes the sound issues on the Mac.

Fixed the wizard click location when using the small field option.

Patch 6.7b is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on OctoberFri, 24 Oct 2003 20:02:17 +02000224pm03, +02002003-10-24T20:02:17+02:00312003bEurope/StockholmFri, 24 Oct 2003 20:02:17 +0200 %24, %2003 - %20:%Oct

6.7b is out!

Fixed another wizard spell issue.

Plus you can now only concede at the beginning of your turn before you move any players.

Patch 6.7a out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 43Europe/Stockholm2210Europe/Stockholm4622pm03, +02002003-10-22T18:00:46+02:00312003bEurope/StockholmWed, 22 Oct 2003 18:00:46 +0200 %22, %2003 - %18:%Oct

Silly me, I had the wizard spells skipping the armor roll and auto causing an injury.

Download 6.7a

Patch 6.7 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm2021pm03, +02002003-10-21T23:13:20+02:00312003bEurope/StockholmTue, 21 Oct 2003 23:13:20 +0200 %21, %2003 - %23:%Oct

Get the latest Patch!
Wizards!

Passing and Rushing Squarage!

Remembered ports!

JBB Patch 6.6d is out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Oct20031013pm03, +02002003-10-13T18:19:04+02:00312003bEurope/StockholmMon, 13 Oct 2003 18:19:04 +0200 %13, %2003 - %18:%Oct

6.6d adds mid-turn saves. See section 20 of the readme.txt file for details.

Download

Jbb Patch 6.6c out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Oct20031006pm03, +02002003-10-06T22:11:02+02:00312003bEurope/StockholmMon, 06 Oct 2003 22:11:02 +0200 %06, %2003 - %22:%Oct

I got a little time to fix a few bugs but that's about it. See bugzilla to see what has been fixed.

Download 6.6c

6.6b patch out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 39Europe/Stockholm249Europe/Stockholm5924pm03, thEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmWed, 24 Sep 2003 18:23:59 +0200 %24, %2003 - %18:%Sep

Gets cheerleaders loading from the roster properly.

Patch 6.6 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm0823pm03, rdEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmTue, 23 Sep 2003 23:34:08 +0200 %23, %2003 - %23:%Sep

Go git it!

6.5b is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Sep2003915pm03, thEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmMon, 15 Sep 2003 22:04:54 +0200 %15, %2003 - %22:%Sep

Fixes sweltering heat and the spectator issues.

JBB 6.5 Patch Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on tham30000000Sat, 13 Sep 2003 00:35:21 +020013am03, thEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmSat, 13 Sep 2003 00:35:21 +0200 %13, %2003 - %00:%Sep

Blah...blah....blah... You know the drill. =)

6.4c is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on AugustFri, 29 Aug 2003 17:27:58 +02002729pm03, PM00000050000005831 %29, %2003 - %17:%Aug

Fixes the touchdown problem during sweltering heat.

6.4b out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm5526pm03, PM000000110000005531 %26, %2003 - %23:%Aug

Ya know what ta do.

6.4 is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm4926pm03, PM00000060000004931 %26, %2003 - %18:%Aug

6.4 is out. Go get it and read about it on the download sites.

Ithilkirs Astrogranite Pitch v2.0 now released!
Posted by: Ithilkir on 34Europe/Stockholm208Europe/Stockholm3420pm03, PM000000110000003431 %20, %2003 - %23:%Aug

Yes, that's right veteran Blood Bowl fans, the 2nd Edition Astrogranite pitch is back in full styrofoam glory!

Available now from the downloads section while stocks last...

JavaBBowl 6.3e
Posted by: Christer on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm1312pm03, PM000000100000001331 %12, %2003 - %22:%Aug

6.3e is out and the no result file bug seems to be fixed.

6.3d deemed unplayable
Posted by: Christer on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm3412am03, AM00000050000003431 %12, %2003 - %05:%Aug

Only one player will get a report, so use 6.3c instead.

Get it here

IMPORTANT 4 LOADING VAMPIRE SAVE GAMES
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Aug2003811pm03, PM000000100000001731 %11, %2003 - %22:%Aug

I have forgotten to save the state of the exp OFAB setting in the save game file. I don't have anytime to fix this right now.
What you (AND YOUR OPPONENT) need to do when loading a saved game containing players with OFAB is make sure you go to the options and check the "Exp OFAB" option. This will ensure the new exp OFAB rules are used in the loaded game and not the old rules.

For FUMBBL games in general it should be safe to always leave this option checked since I believe there are no players with OFAB that use the old rules.

6.3d out again
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Aug2003811pm03, PM00000080000002431 %11, %2003 - %20:%Aug

Didn't have time to bump the version and redo the website, but a new 6.3d is out now. The last 6.3d messed up the creation of the zip file on one of the computers at the end of the game. I was trying to stop the zip file from getting created on spectator machines but messed up. Should be fixed now if you re-download 6.3d.

6.3d out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Aug2003811pm03, PM00000060000003831 %11, %2003 - %18:%Aug

An exp OFAB fix. A prompt when you fail OFAB roll. Added die roll tallies to the end of the log file for those interested. A few other minor fixes.

6.3c out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Aug2003804pm03, PM00000070000004631 %04, %2003 - %19:%Aug

I added the ofab sync in 6.3b but I was syncing the wrong flag.
Doh!
I am pretty sure this was the cause of the the failed dodges and failed gfis not causing a turnover and the use of the old ofab as well. I'm also thinking that this was causing the disappearing ball. Hopefully this clears the problems up.

6.3b out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on AugustFri, 01 Aug 2003 23:28:55 +02002801pm03, PM000000110000005531 %01, %2003 - %23:%Aug

Fixes OFAB not syncing the client to the server setting. Thus you could have a game where both versions of ofab are used.

Patch 6.3 is out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on AugustFri, 01 Aug 2003 18:44:28 +02004401pm03, PM00000060000002831 %01, %2003 - %18:%Aug

New exp OFAB for divx to use.

Bugs fixes.

Patch 6.2 Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on JulyFri, 18 Jul 2003 18:13:24 +02001318pm03, J000000Friday03 %18, %2003 - %18:%Jul

More secret weapon bug fixes and a chain push fix, just got tired of using 6.1x.

6.1f out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm0915pm03, J000000Tuesday03 %15, %2003 - %17:%Jul

Yes you saw right, "f".

Fixes some more issues with secret weapons.

okay...6.1e out now.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on JulyFri, 11 Jul 2003 23:02:41 +02000211pm03, J000000Friday03 %11, %2003 - %23:%Jul

This time fixes the unlimited attacks player with the chainsaw and dagger could get during a blitz. I could not make the multiple foul problem happen so that is possibly fixed as well.

6.1 is out!
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST08000000Thu, 10 Jul 2003 20:30:42 +02004210pm03, J000000Thursday03 %10, %2003 - %20:%Jul

There is a new 6.1 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirrors:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/
http://home.austin.rr.com/javabbowl/

The 6.1 patch adds secret weapons and the ability to download opponent custom portraits. Also, chain pushes are fixed.

Download the "patch6_1.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

JBB Web Installer Updated
Posted by: Dragoonkin on 27Europe/Stockholm027Europe/Stockholm3002am03, J000000Wednesday03 %02, %2003 - %07:%Jul

Okay, I've updated the JBB Web Installer to a very very very (very) beta new form...I need people to test it out and see if they can break it, to be honest...it's worked fine for me as much as I can test personally.

This version SHOULD (hopefully) detect when new versions of itself (the installer) and the client are available and prompt you just to install the files you need. I'm hoping. We'll see, to be honest.

Give it a try if you dare...here.

Oops
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Jun2003630am03, J0000006Europe/Stockholm %30, %2003 - %00:%Jun

It seems in my hast to put out the versions I didn't include the new version of the ini files I made. So yes, the snots and the new elves were left out. But I also left out the nugle rotters the vampire and the necromantic team. So the 6.0 download has been updated to include these now. You should get the new 6.0 download (just redownload it from any site). Sorry for the mix up.

Now this one has everything you need! :-)

Astrogranite, Base Rings and more!
Posted by: Ithilkir on th000000629pm03, J0000006Europe/Stockholm %29, %2003 - %20:%Jun

Remember the Styrofoam pitch and the base rings on players? Well they're back for the Java client! Plus there's more...

Update for Icon/Portrait File
Posted by: wyldman on th000000629am03, J0000006Europe/Stockholm %29, %2003 - %03:%Jun

Ski Junkie has done a great job on the BBowl game. Unfortunately the Pro Elf, Snotling, Skink teams did not work just right, with the default version 6. So he can work on more important stuff than graphics, I fixed this problem and uploaded the file using Quilwoods icons, the Elf portraits and a Snotling picture I found on the web a while back.

Get the file here

Enjoy.
Tim

Version 6.0 is out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on JuneFri, 27 Jun 2003 23:20:55 +02002027pm03, J0000006Europe/Stockholm %27, %2003 - %23:%Jun

6.0 is out.

Support for all the experimental teams is built in, including the new Elves (Elves and Elf should both work).
So no extra image files are needed.
Finally replaced the human drawing with miniature pics.

All the player icons have been reworked to look better. Elves are no longer fat looking. Same for amazons.

It has everything you need. Go get it.

Modified INI Files For "Elves" Team
Posted by: Dragoonkin on JuneFri, 20 Jun 2003 12:48:13 +02004820pm03, J0000006Europe/Stockholm %20, %2003 - %12:%Jun

Okay...I quickly rummaged up some new INI files for the Elves. I haven't checked them out yet, so I hope they work. This replaces your Portraits.ini, Icons.ini, and Positions.ini to add the "Elves" team.

I used WE players for every position but Catchers...they have High Elf Catchers since I think the WE ones look silly, personally. :P Don't like it? Edit your own INI files then.

Get it here.

Windows JavaBBowl Web-Based Installer
Posted by: Dragoonkin on Jun2003609pm03, J0000006Europe/Stockholm %09, %2003 - %12:%Jun

People were asking me for a patching version of my JBB Windows installer...so I went ahead and made a version that downloads the specific files you want from the web.

If you'd like to try it out and give me comments, it's downloadable at this page. Any comments, suggestions, wish lists...whatever...throw them out to me.

5.8b Patch Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST000000Europe/Stockholm4103pm03, J0000006Europe/Stockholm %03, %2003 - %12:%Jun

I put out a 5.8b patch with rewritten BLITZ! code. I dunno if this will fix the turn problem since I can't seem to make it happen. But now the BLITZ! code it completely seperated from other kickoff results so hopefully it will be easier to track down. Send me results .zip file from any game where BOTH computers are using 5.8b and problems occur.

JBB 5.8 Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST11000000Thu, 29 May 2003 23:59:29 +02002929pm03, Maypm03 %29, %2003 - %23:%May

There is a new 5.8 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirrors:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/
http://home.austin.rr.com/javabbowl/

The 5.8 patch fixes the kickoff order to follow the LRB, plus some bug fixes.

Download the "patch5_8.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

5.7d Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST08000000Thu, 15 May 2003 20:50:44 +02004415pm03, Maypm03 %15, %2003 - %20:%May

Shouldn't affect anything but multiple block. A few fixes for multiple block.

5.7c Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 20Europe/Stockholm145Europe/Stockholm1014pm03, Maypm03 %14, %2003 - %17:%May

Should fix the side step problem and tackle not working with the PUSH/POW result.

Yadda...yaddda...yadda

7.5b Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 20Europe/Stockholm145Europe/Stockholm3614pm03, Maypm03 %14, %2003 - %16:%May

Removes the debug code forcing block injuries to be serious injuries. Now they are all deaths. Nah...should be back to normal.

Java Bbowl 5.7 Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 20Europe/Stockholm145Europe/Stockholm1514am03, Mayam03 %14, %2003 - %00:%May

Multiple Block!

You know what to do.

5.4b out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on thpm30000000Sat, 12 Apr 2003 22:31:48 +020012pm03, PM+02:00Sat, 12 Apr 2003 22:31:48 +020031Saturday %12, %2003 - %22:%Apr

Go get it and read what's in it at the normal places.

5.4 out!
Posted by: SkiJunkie on AprilFri, 11 Apr 2003 17:59:19 +02005911pm03, PM+02:00Fri, 11 Apr 2003 17:59:19 +020059Friday %11, %2003 - %17:%Apr

There is a new 5.4 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 5.4 patch adds context sensitive cursors, some skills for the new experimental team, and bugs fixes.

Download the "patch5_4.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Patch 5.3 Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on MarchFri, 28 Mar 2003 23:30:34 +01003028pm03, MarpmFri, 28 Mar 2003 23:30:34 +01002003-03-28T23:30:34+01:0011 %28, %2003 - %23:%Mar

Mostly bug fixes and some cosmetic improvements. UNDEAD skill added for new vamp and necro teams.

Icons available for Divx and Stunty Leeg
Posted by: sceadeau on 13Europe/Stockholm263Europe/Stockholm0926am03, MaramWed, 26 Mar 2003 01:50:09 +01002003-03-26T01:50:09+01:0001 %26, %2003 - %01:%Mar

With the introduction of more people playing Divx, I thought I'd create a fumbbl patch for icons, so it looks a lot better than just circles with letters inside.

Unzip this in your bloodbowl directory

Mac-only 5.2ca update adds key commands
Posted by: BadMrMojo on CET000000Europe/Stockholm1125am03, MaramTue, 25 Mar 2003 04:10:11 +01002003-03-25T04:10:11+01:0004 %25, %2003 - %04:%Mar

5.2ca is available at the alternate location:
witwat.net/luke/javabbowl

5.2ca??? It's a mac-only update that put in some new key commands to allow full access to the (previously Windows only) right-click functions. Right-clicking still doesn't work (yes, even with a 2 button mouse, smart-arse!), but you have access to all the same options through keyboard shortcuts.

5.2c is out.
Posted by: SkiJunkie on MarchFri, 21 Mar 2003 19:19:39 +01001921pm03, MarpmFri, 21 Mar 2003 19:19:39 +01002003-03-21T19:19:39+01:0007 %21, %2003 - %19:%Mar

This time I really fixed PASS BLOCK. Until someone proves me wrong. :-(

Also, made is so the selected player in the multi-player select dialogs (shadowing, throw team mate, apoth, etc) will show in the main game windows inspect player view.

5.2b out and News on the TD Reboot Prob
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET06000000Thu, 20 Mar 2003 18:00:12 +01001220pm03, MarpmThu, 20 Mar 2003 18:00:12 +01002003-03-20T18:00:12+01:0006 %20, %2003 - %18:%Mar

5.2b is out to fix the pass block no interception problem.

Click for more info on the TD Reboot Problem.

New 5.2 Patch Out
Posted by: r3 on CET000000Europe/Stockholm3018pm03, MarpmTue, 18 Mar 2003 19:05:30 +01002003-03-18T19:05:30+01:0007 %18, %2003 - %19:%Mar

SkiJunkie's been a busy boy.

There's a new patch out, version 5.2. You'll be happy to know that we now have Diving Catch. Also, among the bugs squashed in this release are stunty Hail Mary passes, Safe Throw rerolls, and a few others that folks have mentioned recently.

It's available in all the normal places, including:

http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

5.1b Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET06000000Thu, 06 Mar 2003 18:35:21 +01002106pm03, MarpmThu, 06 Mar 2003 18:35:21 +01002003-03-06T18:35:21+01:0006 %06, %2003 - %18:%Mar

Fixed PASS BLOCK so that the turn after pass block you no longer have players marked as already moved.

New 5.1 patch out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 10Europe/Stockholm053Europe/Stockholm3905pm03, MarpmWed, 05 Mar 2003 20:39:39 +01002003-03-05T20:39:39+01:0008 %05, %2003 - %20:%Mar

There is a new 5.1 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 5.1 patch adds PASS BLOCK! I know the poll showed that the handicap table was wanted more, but after taking a look....even a partial implementation would take much longer than this did. Also added a "Show Weather on Pitch" option.

Download the "patch5_1.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Linux Ball Display Fix
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET09000000Thu, 27 Feb 2003 21:38:37 +01003727pm03, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbThu, 27 Feb 2003 21:38:37 +0100000000pmThu, 27 Feb 2003 21:38:37 +010003 %27, %2003 - %21:%Feb

Thanks to Nicholas Setton for discovering this one.

Turns out the whole problem with the ball not displaying on linux is an image file name case problem.

To get the ball displaying on a linux / unix system go into the pics directory and rename these 2 files.

"holdBall3.gif" ----------> "holdball3.gif"
"selBall3.gif" ----------> "selball3.gif"

That's it!

I've updated the "Bbowl5_0.zip" file on the web to contain the renamed file, but it should be much quicker for you to just rename the file rather than redownload.

New 5.0 out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET000000Europe/Stockholm0525pm03, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbTue, 25 Feb 2003 22:49:05 +0100000000pmTue, 25 Feb 2003 22:49:05 +010003 %25, %2003 - %22:%Feb

I didn't have time to make it a b version so just go get the new one if GFI are failing alot for you. Also I don't have access to the mirror site from here. Hopefully Christer can update the mirror site files. I won't be able to access them until tomorrow or even the next day.

Bug in 5.0
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET000000Europe/Stockholm0125am03, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbTue, 25 Feb 2003 03:56:01 +0100000000amTue, 25 Feb 2003 03:56:01 +010003 %25, %2003 - %03:%Feb

Well I left some debug code in 5.0. All GFIs will fail in 5.0. I'll put out a 5.0b tomorrow morning.

Javabbowl 5.0 Patch is Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Feb2003224pm03, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbMon, 24 Feb 2003 22:55:38 +0100000000pmMon, 24 Feb 2003 22:55:38 +010003 %24, %2003 - %22:%Feb

There is a new 5.0 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 5.0 patch is mainly just full of bug fixes. It also adds a "portraits.ini" to specify the default player portraits.

Download the "patch5_0.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

JavaBBowl 4.9b out
Posted by: Christer on 07Europe/Stockholm122Europe/Stockholm5112pm03, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbWed, 12 Feb 2003 22:24:51 +0100000000pmWed, 12 Feb 2003 22:24:51 +010003 %12, %2003 - %22:%Feb

4.9b fixes a problem with proxy settings and html downloading.

This is an essential update as the previous version could cause you to use an old roster by mistake.

Java Bbowl 4.9 Patch Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET000000Europe/Stockholm4511am03, FebruaryEurope/StockholmbTue, 11 Feb 2003 00:47:45 +0100000000amTue, 11 Feb 2003 00:47:45 +010003 %11, %2003 - %00:%Feb

There is a new 4.9 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 4.9 patch is mainly just full of bug fixes.

Download the "patch4_9.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Java Bbowl 4.8 Patch is OUT
Posted by: SkiJunkie on Jan2003127pm03, Jpm1000000pmMon, 27 Jan 2003 22:42:14 +010003 %27, %2003 - %22:%Jan

Java Bbowl 4.8 Patch is OUT. You should know how and where by now. :-)

Java Bbowl 4.7b Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on DecemberFri, 13 Dec 2002 17:35:01 +01003513pm02, FriEurope/Stockholm2002-12-13T17:35:01+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmFri, 13 Dec 2002 17:35:01 +0100 %13, %2002 - %17:%Dec

I put out a 4.7b just to sqeeze in a few more things.

Java Bbowl 4.7 Patch Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET000000Europe/Stockholm0210pm02, TueEurope/Stockholm2002-12-10T23:03:02+01:00Europe/Stockholm12bEurope/StockholmTue, 10 Dec 2002 23:03:02 +0100 %10, %2002 - %23:%Dec

There is a new 4.7 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 4.7 patch updates some of the auto roster updating. Adds lotz of new player icons and an option to turn them off. A few other things and bug fixes.
NOTE: It seems the new animated icons can use quite a bit of processor time even when not being displayed. If you notice to much processor use just disable the new icons.

Download the "patch4_7.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Java Bbowl Patch 4.6 Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 48Europe/Stockholm2711Europe/Stockholm2927pm02, 32002000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmWed, 27 Nov 2002 22:16:29 +0100 %27, %2002 - %22:%Nov

There is a new 4.6 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 4.6 patch adds auto roster update, some UI improvements, and fixes some bugs.

Download the "patch4_6.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Java Bbowl Patch 4.5b
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET08000000Thu, 21 Nov 2002 20:49:39 +01003921pm02, 42002000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmThu, 21 Nov 2002 20:49:39 +0100 %21, %2002 - %20:%Nov

4.5b fixes a problem where all fouls resulted in a STUNNED result no matter the roll. I had left in some debug code in 4.5 on accident.

Java Bbowl 4.5 Patch Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 47Europe/Stockholm2011Europe/Stockholm4820pm02, 32002000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmWed, 20 Nov 2002 21:30:48 +0100 %20, %2002 - %21:%Nov

There is a new 4.5 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 4.5 patch adds DUMP OFF and contains various bug fixes.

Download the "patch4_5.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Java Bbowl 4.4 Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET08000000Thu, 07 Nov 2002 20:15:51 +01005107pm02, 42002000Europe/Stockholm11bEurope/StockholmThu, 07 Nov 2002 20:15:51 +0100 %07, %2002 - %20:%Nov

There is a new 4.4 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 4.4 patch changes to the new OFAB. Hopefully fixes the GFI not working sometimes problem. Adds an option to turn off AV rolls on failed GFIs. Some bug fixes.

Download the "patch4_4.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Java Bbowl 4.3 Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CET07000000Thu, 31 Oct 2002 19:20:59 +01005931pm02, +01002002-10-31T19:20:59+01:00312002bEurope/StockholmThu, 31 Oct 2002 19:20:59 +0100 %31, %2002 - %19:%Oct

There is a new 4.3 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 4.3 patch is basically just a bug fix release but I did manage to add TENTACLES.

Download the "patch4_3.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Got Gifs? PID is in "final" testing.
Posted by: BadMrMojo on Oct20021028am02, +01002002-10-28T06:59:33+01:00312002bEurope/StockholmMon, 28 Oct 2002 06:59:33 +0100 %28, %2002 - %06:%Oct

The Online BloodBowl Player Image Database for SkiJunkie's JavaBBowl and the FUMBBL in Particular, also known as the OBBPIDfSJJBBLatFUMBBLiP (or simply the PID), is at version 0.3. All the basic functions are up and running except for the ratings system.
What's the PID? It's a database of custom player images (hence the P, I, and D) for BBowl. Thanks again to Stuart (aka CMEast) for the idea. It all works off of user contributions, so get submitting, if it's your kinda thing.

Java Bbowl 4.2 Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST08000000Thu, 24 Oct 2002 20:01:20 +02002024pm02, +02002002-10-24T20:01:20+02:00312002bEurope/StockholmThu, 24 Oct 2002 20:01:20 +0200 %24, %2002 - %20:%Oct

There is a new 4.2 patch on the same download page as the original game download. There is also a new PROXY server version 1.1.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 4.2 patch is basically just a bug fix release.

Download the "patch4_2.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Java Bbowl 4.1
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST05000000Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:57:13 +02001317pm02, +02002002-10-17T17:57:13+02:00312002bEurope/StockholmThu, 17 Oct 2002 17:57:13 +0200 %17, %2002 - %17:%Oct

There is a new 4.1 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 4.1 patch adds DIVING TACKLE. Adds the ability to range passes any time during your turn from any square. Allows you to change the fonts used on player icons. Plus bug fixes.

Download the "patch4_1.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Java Bbowl 4.0 Available
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST05000000Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:59:07 +02000710pm02, +02002002-10-10T17:59:07+02:00312002bEurope/StockholmThu, 10 Oct 2002 17:59:07 +0200 %10, %2002 - %17:%Oct

There is a new 4.0 patch on the same download page as the original game download. There is also a full version 4.0 download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 4.0 patch adds WILD ANIMAL, die roll syncing, and bug fixes.

Download the "patch4_0.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Java Bbowl 3.9 Patch Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST10000000Thu, 03 Oct 2002 22:46:26 +02002603pm02, +02002002-10-03T22:46:26+02:00312002bEurope/StockholmThu, 03 Oct 2002 22:46:26 +0200 %03, %2002 - %22:%Oct

You know the drill.

Java Bbowl 3.8 out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST05000000Thu, 26 Sep 2002 17:37:49 +02004926pm02, thEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmThu, 26 Sep 2002 17:37:49 +0200 %26, %2002 - %17:%Sep

There is a new 3.8 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 3.8 patch alllows the player pitch icon letters to be customized. Plus support for using Christer's proxy server to connect games. Plus there are some bug fixes. Remember to read the readme.txt file for info on the new features (near the bottom of the readme).

Download the "patch3_8.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Java Bbowl 3.7 out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST11000000Thu, 19 Sep 2002 23:44:52 +02005219pm02, thEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmThu, 19 Sep 2002 23:44:52 +0200 %19, %2002 - %23:%Sep

There is a new 3.7 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 3.7 patch changes the player pitch icons from gif files to java drawn images. This means the colors can be customized. Plus there are some bug fixes. Remember to read the readme.txt file for info on the custom colors (near the bottom of the readme).

Download the "patch3_7.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.

Java Bbowl 3.6e Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on SeptemberFri, 13 Sep 2002 18:25:11 +02002513pm02, thEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmFri, 13 Sep 2002 18:25:11 +0200 %13, %2002 - %18:%Sep

Another quick fix to spectator mode. In some cases the spectator was trying to send data to the server before the connection was made. This is bad, and would cause the spectator not to get any game data. Hopefully you can finally spectate a game now. There mghtstill be some weirdness but at least you should be able to see the players move and such.

Java Bbowl 3.6b Out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on CEST07000000Thu, 12 Sep 2002 19:18:04 +02000412pm02, thEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmThu, 12 Sep 2002 19:18:04 +0200 %12, %2002 - %19:%Sep

Just a quick fix to spectator mode. In 3.6 you could not connect as a spectator if there was an http path in the team 1 field. 3.6b ignores the teams in the teams field.

Java Bbowl Patch 3.6 is out
Posted by: SkiJunkie on 37Europe/Stockholm119Europe/Stockholm2211pm02, thEurope/Stockholm+02:0030Europe/Stockholm09bEurope/StockholmWed, 11 Sep 2002 23:34:22 +0200 %11, %2002 - %23:%Sep

There is a new 3.6 patch on the same download page as the original game download.

Main:
http://www.geocities.com/javabbowl/
Mirror:
http://javabbowl.no-ip.org/

The 3.6 patch adds a spectator mode, some other small features, and some bug fixes. Remember to read the readme.txt file for info on the spectator mode (near the bottom of the readme).

Download the "patch3_6.zip". Unzip the contents to the original install directory. It will overwrite the "bbowl.jar", "readme.txt" files.