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When working on complex Wesnoth scenarios, performance can become a major issue. What are the best practices for writing efficient WML code? Are there any common pitfalls to avoid?

I would like to say that updating addons doesnt work, Wesnoth v1.18.3. It shows downloading window but it doesnt fill up with passing time. There is work around for this bug and its to delete addon and download it then, new version.

The newest release of the new development series, Wesnoth 1.19.8 , is now available. Check the forum thread for a list of the most notable changes in this version, as well as the more technical full changelog for enthusiasts and content creators.

The source code and Windows and macOS packages are...

OS - Windows 10, Polish Language
Build - The Battle for Wesnoth version 1.19.8 x86_64 Running on Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 (10.0.19045) x86_64
Reproduction steps - for the 1920 x 1080 example - open the help menu and open any unit entry
OR for the 1240 x 960 example - enable windowed mode, lower...

can someone help me find my eras for multiplayer i downloaded era od myths and the game doesnt register them in game creation when a launch the game aftyer download it crashed is there a curruption?

Hi all, My name is igorbat99_2 and I'm a bot. I want to play a game with you, game with rating points. Each player starts with 1500 points, no registration needed.

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This mode creates for each new unit ultimate weapon which is with 1 strike but damage multiplied by strikes number and bonus to damage 5 for 0 and 1 lvls and for higher lvls higher damage amount. New ultimate weapons has hasty strike weapon special which decrease chance to hit by 10%.

I have an idea to improve immersion: Hide the healthbar/xpbar/dot of all units as any of them engages in combat or as you engage in dialogue. (I basically want to hide UI when not needed so that we call all better appreciate the art).

It could also add slightly to the excitement to not find out...

I have just released a large modpack for the Battle for Wesnoth created with a single empty mod with over 30 mod dependencies by various excellent modders. It is currently available on the 1.18 Add-Ons Server under the name Wesnoth: Extended Edition. I am open to feedback and proposals of new mods...

I'm trying to create a complex animation sequence when spawning a unit. Here's what I want to achieve:

1. Spawn a unit on the map
2. Play the unit's recruit animation (900ms duration)
3. During this sequence:
- Fire a projectile (300ms duration)
- Trigger the target's defend animation ~150ms...

Is it possible to get Wesnoth running on the Meta Quest?I would love playing it on the quest similar Demeo.

The first release of the new development series, Wesnoth 1.19.7 , is now available. Check the forum thread for a list of the most notable changes in this version, as well as the more technical full changelog for enthusiasts and content creators.

The source code and Windows and macOS packages are...

This new release in the 1.19.x development series sees various changes and improvements in various areas.

As this is a development version, we would like to remind everyone how the testing and feedback process works for these:

If you download Wesnoth stand-alone, make sure to keep the latest...

This is a dark fantasy/horror story of a man whose existential reflections led him from a simple craftsman to a dark power.
Here is is the text version: Here is the audio version:
And here is the fragment.

Today I’m going to tell you about a necromancer… Not just any necromancer, but the...

This is a pack of campaigns about Vornathis Mountain's region.
It contains 01 campaign from TDM univers (but no event's connection).
Campaign 01: Conquest of the Dark Queen.
InComplete:
sc 01~03: playable,
sc 04~07: under working.
(inspired by campaign 'The_Conquest_of_the_Dark_Queen' from BfW...

This is a pack of campaigns about Esalunwa Island's region.
It contains 02 campaigns from TDM univers (but no event's connection). The campaigns can be played separately from one another.

Campaign 01: Warriors of the Forgotten. Complete: 07 scenerios. (inspired by campaign 'Volcano_Island' from...

The newest release of the new development series, Wesnoth 1.19.6 , is now available. Check the forum thread for a list of the most notable changes in this version, as well as the more technical full changelog for enthusiasts and content creators.

The source code and Windows and macOS packages are...

This new release in the 1.19.x development series sees various changes and improvements in various areas.

As this is a development version, we would like to remind everyone how the testing and feedback process works for these:

If you download Wesnoth stand-alone, make sure to keep the latest...

Right now I am testing the latest stable (I think),
which is wesnoth 1.18.3.

For reference purposes here is the copy/paste from
running wesnoth version feedback via the commandline,
on my Linux box:

Battle for Wesnoth v1.18.3 x86_64
Started on Mon Dec 2 16:09:52 2024

Battle for Wesnoth...

Units can steal one of enemy weapons when kill it. Chance for weapon stealing is higher when killed unit had higher lvl than the one who killed it. Chance for each lvls difference: -1 lvls (and less) - 20%, 0 lvls - 30%, 1 lvl - 40%, 2 lvls - 50%, 3 lvls - 60%, 4 lvls - 70%, 5 lvls - 80%, 6 lvls...

Units can steal enemy abilities when kill it. Chance for ability stealing is higher when killed unit had higher lvl than the one who killed it. Chance for each lvls difference: -1 lvls (and less) - 20%, 0 lvls - 30%, 1 lvl - 40%, 2 lvls - 50%, 3 lvls - 60%, 4 lvls - 70%, 5 lvls - 80%, 6 lvls (and...

16 new damage types, units has also added resistances for each new damage types and changed default damage types from -10% to 10% to make game more interesting.

In this mod units weapons has critical strikes.

In this addon you have to fight vs other players.
You don't end your fun after your leader first death.
You'll have to take part in three battles on 3 different battlegrounds.
Each battle result (won/lost) determines your final place.
This scenario is playable with 2-8 sides.
Each side get 50%...

Здравствуйте, почему у моего брата вылетает на Айфоне из игры. Как только он заходит в мультиплеер?

This mod will help weakest side. Weakest side is the one with lowest sum of alive units levels. It's possible to add new units to random side as well!
You can set:
a) How much reinforcements spawn on map:
- -1
- -5
- +1
- +5
b) How much rounds are require to spawn it again:
- -1
- -5
- +1
- +5
c)...

This mod can change any map terrain.
Only impossible terrain won't change.

You can't use this option if you stay on one of these terrain:
impossible.

Keep, castle, village terrains that existed at map start won't change.

Possible land types:
- Random of one type lands (1-12)
- desert
- cave
-...

Once a powerful mage, Quomydon was buried in a tomb with his old artifacts, among them the Fëra'Khan (also known as the Phoenix Ashes), which contain immense power. After a century of peace, a group of tomb raiders sought glory and treasure but inadvertently resurrected the guardian of the Ashes....

(09 scenario
inspired by campaign 'Saga of the Clans' BfW 1.01
original thread: )