Extraterrestrial Grail
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https://sites.google.com/site/extraterrestrialgrail/

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/extraterrestrial-grail

extraterrestrialgrail@gmail.com



Version 1.2.0.5
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removed 1 ray gun from the default deck of attribute cards and added 1 grenade (game play balancing)

updated PDF manual



Version 1.2.0.4
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updated PDF manual



Version 1.2.0.3
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fixed bug in which the default number of players was being set as 2 instead of as 4



Version 1.2.0.2
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prevent the high score form from being resized, maximized, or minimized

configured the comboboxes so that they are not editable, since they are only used for selecting anyways

natural attack modifier is now represented with a negative sign, since life points are removed from the opposing alien

fixed a bug in which the game setup form would not stop the EG executable from continuing to run



Version 1.2.0.1
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added additional tooltips throughout the game

fixed tab order throughout the game

enforced the rule that only one alien can be in the fifth dimension at a time

fixed issue with buttons being enabled for the user after dying

updated Extraterrestrial Grail website link to use https instead of http



Version 1.2.0.0
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the computer aliens will now make more intelligent decisions in battle, choosing attribute cards, searching for the grail, chasing after/running from other players, and etc

changed the default game time length from 25 to 20 minutes

added the ability to track the number of games won in a row on the high score screen

fixed a bug in which a pink nebula would not trigger for a computer alien

fixed a bug in which an attribute card picture would be shown even though no card is selected on the search envelope window

fixed the alignment of the planet buttons on the game setup screen

fixed a bug in which the computer alien thought they still had the grail when they didn't anymore

fixed a bug in which heat/cold damage would be inflicted twice upon landing on a planet after gaining a new turn from a pink nebula



Version 1.1.0.3
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each alien does a unique end-of-game celebration when they win

the Game Setup window now displays a picture of your alien next to the description text

added a more descriptive error message when trying to start the game before you have 6 or less attribute cards in your hand

the Game Setup window will display a help window if you try to move an Attribute card to a planet but you don't have a planet selected in the dropdown

the selected Attribute card will now be displayed in a picture on the Game Setup window, Customize Deck of Attribute Cards window, Search Planet Window, and Battle Victor window

made the size of the Game Setup window bigger, with bigger fonts and buttons to make it easier to read

if you double-click on the picture for the Extraterrestrial Grail Title Screen, then a new game will be started automatically



Version 1.1.0.2
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fixed various bugs with music, buttons, alien tokens being displayed properly, and etc.

removed some of the white space around the alien tokens and the grail

removed the classic game type option because it is on by default (you must always have the Grail in your hand at the end of the game in order to win)

gain 1 life point on each turn an alien ends on their home planet (this is turned on by default now)

updated computer alien AI to be able to play keep-a-way when it has the Grail



Version 1.1.0.1
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added an in-game beginners tutorial

added the ability to turn on/off music and sound using the command prompt in the status text box

added 'help' command which gives a list of all the possible commands



Version 1.1.0.0
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updated graphics for the aliens, attribute cards, game board



Version 1.0.0.6
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added the ability to customize a deck of attribute cards for use in a game of Extraterrestrial Grail

a text box with a picture and a description of the Attribute card will popup when clicking on the ? button

decrypting headset only requires a roll of 4/5/6 for the six-sided die in order to be successful (instead of 5/6)

when both the freeze and heat pump are held in the hand, it will create a healing energy for the alien which gains 1 life point at the beginning of a new turn (if not past the max)



Version 1.0.0.5
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renamed all references of "opening a planet's envelope" to "searching a planet for Attribute cards" (for clarity sake)

when in battle, the yellow vertical bars on each side of the alien will flicker on and off to indicate which alien has the current battle turn

the yellow bar above the alien pictures on the game board will flicker on and off to indicate which alien has the current turn

the start button will change color during the "Planet and Attribute Card Setup" when the user has 6 or less Attribute cards in their hand (indicates that you are ready to start the game)



Version 1.0.0.4
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updated planet tool tips to show which alien has control of the planet and to show if the planet is infected with the Eboolian Virus or not

removed a THERMAL_GARMENT from the deck and added a WHIP instead

the Rope will now allow the attacker to randomly steal a card from the defender

body suit no longer doubles as a thermal garment

at the beginning of a new turn for the user, the alien token will flicker for 3 seconds

increased font size wherever possible

if you have the Rocket Boots Attribute card, then you only need a 4/5/6 in order to successfully run from battle

updated Attribute card descriptions



Version 1.0.0.3
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added option to choose your starting alien, by default it is set at random

option dialog box will popup (by default) when clicking on the new game button

completed sound effects for everything and added battle music

battle indicators will turn yellow when it is that character's turn in battle

the attribute card description box will automatically update the description based off of the selected card

tool tips for a planet will now show if that planet is infected with the Eboolian Virus

instead of possibly losing one life point on a pink nebula, you might be transported to a random planet instead

nitrous oxide canister always hits instead of working only 50% of the time

portal to the 5th dimension will last for up to 5 minutes instead of 4

fixed some minor bugs



Version 1.0.0.2
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updated about box

made configuration file to store user options

made high score file

made background music and some sound effects

the move buttons alternate colors when visible

added game difficulty to be configurable

added simple mode



Version 1.0.0.1
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added tool tips for planets, pink nebulae, and hyperspace tunnels

added attribute card help buttons

added lines that indicate which players are in battle

added a button and text box on the game setup form in order for user to look at at attribute card information
