Maybe its odd?, but I wanted to check out the new features and tweaks while I waited for the elite version to get its update (they didn't hit the same day). I've already deleted the free one again. Makes sense. After the update finished on Elite the icon changed back as well. It's strange how the icon during update matched the AppStore but was different after install. I hadn't seen that behavior before.
@nightc1 - yes, I think we are breaking new ground in confusing the App Store with a mix of icons and resources in the app package and on the market! Promise to have it fixed next time!
New release is going live in the next hour or two... If you update, please post an update review. v4.1.1 - 6/10/2013 - New Customized Buttons - Added 6 New Ships Artworks - Added 10 New Ship Designs - Fixed Ships of Power II - Fixed Ships of Honor II - Fixed Spelling Errors - Fixed "Enslave" Scoring - Fixed "Loot" Scoring - Fixed Destroyer Awards - Fixes Bugs / Improves Performance Star Traders RPG Elite itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-traders-rpg-elite/id597751360 Star Traders RPG itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-traders-rpg/id528949262 Read more: http://startradersrpg.proboards.com/thread/4268/star-traders-available-iphone-itunes#ixzz2VpRPg8eb
Also, we have just released some Star Traders gear for captains who want to rock their Faction pride! http://www.zazzle.com/tresebrothers
We've just updated Star Traders on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-traders-rpg/id528949262?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 What's New in Version 4.1.3 - 'Take Max' Button in Combat Victory - Added Urban Zone Rating Display - Fixed Rumor Text Cut Off Issue - Added Display of Wanted Flags - Updated Help File and Officers - Fixed Bugs with Alien Ships - Fixed Combat Victory Bugs - Fixed Reported iPad Issues - New Ship: Lance Freighter - New Ship: Tiberia Runner - New Ship: Pirate Dreadnought - New Ship: Flagship Dreadnought - New Ship: Aquarius Class - New Ship: Vector Cruiser - 6 Additional New Ships - Fixed Typos with New Character Ships - Fixed Bugs with Shortage Endings
I wanted to share that as the makers of Star Traders, we have just released Heroes of Steel RPG to the iOS App Store! Get it for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/heroes-of-steel-rpg/id730818431?mt=8
Star Traders v4.3.1 has just been published to the Apple App Store. It's a major update, check it out! What's New in Version 4.3.1 - Now Offering 'Unlock All' In-App Upgrade - Fixed Issues with Assassination Contracts - New Officer: Expert Tradesman - Improved Contract Expiration Display - New Ships: Trac Merchant, Heuer Liner, Galixaria Liner - New Ships: Arcanum Freighter, Alpha Cutter, Shadow Star - New Ships: Vraes Cutter, Lance Obliterator - New Ships: Heroic Carrier, Pirate Bladecruiser - New Ships: Dominator Cruiser, Valiant Interceptor - New Enemy: Xebolits Alien Hull and AI - Updated Artwork: Engines, Crystals, Luxury Goods - New Ship Artworks: Vraes (with 3 variations) Pagarus (with 3 variations) - Fixing Bugs and Reported Issues
Just saw the new update pop up. Thanks for the continued upgrades. I understand much of this is slowly porting material from Android edition; how much more material is expected to be added?
@undeadcow - great question. We are generally trying to represent the the difference via the game version numbers. iOS is now at 4.3.1 and Android is at 5.2.9. I admit, that is probably extremely opaque to anyone who doesn't have the last name Trese As an estimate, about 80% of Android Star Traders is now available in the App Store version. There are some really exciting coming -- including the new Trade Contract Type, the Bodyguard officer, and some major enhancements to the Quadrant map. Also, we are still adding new content, ships, rumors, and contract types to Star Traders Android, so ... its a moving target!
I can't help wondering what it would be like if Trese Brothers snagged the licenses for Space Hulk and Talisman. I guess with their studiousness, I would be playing those games forever.
Thanks to all the supporters on the thread who have given feedback over the last year. If you are enjoying Star Traders, please go to the first post in the thread and give us a star rating ... its about 3 posts down!
Star Traders Elite is currently on sale for $1.99 for the weekend! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-traders-rpg-elite/id597751360?mt=8
Another huge release of Star Traders RPG has hit the App Store today! Check it out! A special thanks to all of our blind players who have been helping us get the accessibility right! We've gotten a lot of tweets today that the game is finally fully playable! We appreciate your hard work! Star Traders RPG from the App Store on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-traders-rpg/id528949262?mt=8 v4.5.1 - Fixed Issues with Blackheart and Indy Captain Awards - Added 25 New Ship Designs for Elites - New Navigator Menu for setting waypoints - Moved on Screen Notifications - Added "Tap to Dismiss" for On-Screen Notifications - Fixed issues with Victory Cargo Menu - Fixed issues with Overloaded Cargo in 'Take Ship' - Fixed issues install certain Ship Upgrades - Reduced Ram Damage for Small (< 10) Hull Ships - Updated Starting Ship Statistic Displays - Rank Bonuses for Blockade Contracts - Military Officer Contract Bonus: Blockade - Veteran Officer New Damage Bonus vs. Aliens - Pilot Officer New Contract Bonus for Passage - Pilot Officer 95% Chance to Avoid Radiation Storms - Templar Officer Bonus for All Boarding Actions - Templar Officer Higher Pay Assassination Contracts - Smuggler Officer Contract Bonus: Delivery - Bodyguard Officer Contract Bonus: Capture - Fixes Scoring of "Looted" for Captain and Awards - Increased Economic Refresh Frequency - Decreased Wild Zone Refresh Frequency - Performance Improvements and Bugfixes - Improved Application Accessibility and Hints - Fixes Reported Crashes
Been meaning to to dip into this for a while. Seems like a great time to buy the elite with this new update just hitting. Gets great reviews on the UK store too. I hope I will be adding to them soon. As an old Acornsoft Elite player this is just my cup of tea !
@bigred447uk - if you enjoyed Elite, then yes, this is likely right up your alley! Let us know if you enjoy the game!
Excited to announce that all new Star Traders ships are being drawn at much higher resolution! Check out the Rembrant!
Last night we joined Justin from Techaeris and Stephen from AndroidSPIN in a live On Air Hangout for an hour to talk about game dev, what's next (Star Traders 2!) and our KickStarter for Heroes of Steel - check out the video recording! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1eWDMX3cwc
