Monday, May 21, 2012


Version 0.94: the free one with a decent logo


It's in the process of being approved.  Thanks to the people who have supported me so far.

FEATURES AND HOW TO USE:

Changes from version 0.93 are in bold.
  • You choose your username, password, and world on a login screen. You launch the login screen by hitting the email address, or the "x" next to it, in the upper-right. If it's still the default that region will be red to help draw your eye.
  • (You will log into your first world automatically. If you didn't want that world, log out and then choose the right one.)
  • After you log in, you can see your most recent mail by pressing the Mail: button. It will show up as a list of timestamps and subjects. Reading the mail won't mark it as read in your account.
  • On the screen you have 1 window for chat, and 1 right beneath it for incoming attacks. Both should be scrollable.
  • Type stuff into the chat window and press "Send!" to talk. You will talk automatically and only with your alliance.
  • Press "Stop" to make sure you disconnect.

NOTES:

  • Your email address, password, and preferred world are stored in saved preferences. To clear your password, go to the login screen, clear or change the password, and hit "done."
  • If you lose network connectivity while loading mail, the mails will just show network errors. Bug.
  • Mails are stored on your device. If enemies of your alliance have access to your phone, they can read them.
  • You can see the previous version of your mailbox before you log in. This may cause confusion if you are switching between accounts and/or worlds.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Version 0.93: the decent one

It's at http://www.amazon.com/full-Unofficial-LordofUltima-connecting-Ultima/dp/B0082EQ3EI/.

This one costs some money. I'm not offended if you wait for the free version to update. At this point, I'm trying to keep both versions relatively equal, just giving the payment option for those willing to support.

Still not to a version 1.0 yet.

Features and How To Use:

Changes from version 0.90 are in bold.
  • You choose your username, password, and world on a login screen. You launch the login screen by hitting the email address, or the "x" next to it, in the upper-right. If it's still the default that region will be red to help draw your eye.
  • (You will log into your first world automatically. If you didn't want that world, log out and then choose the right one.)
  • After you log in, you can see your unread mail by pressing the menu button. It will show up as just the subject line. Reading the mail won't mark it as read in your account.
  • On the screen you have 1 window for chat, and 1 right beneath it for incoming attacks. Both should be scrollable.
  • Type stuff into the chat window and press "Send!" to talk. You will talk automatically and only with your alliance.
  • Press "Stop" to make sure you disconnect.

Notes:

  • Your email address, password, and preferred world are stored in saved preferences. To clear your password, go to the login screen, clear or change the password, and hit "done."
  • The UI will become unresponsive while reading mail. Sorry, this is completely a bug.
  • The mail interface is poor; for example, special characters are shown raw.
  • If you lose network connectivity while loading mail, the mails will just show network errors. Bug.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Version 0.9

Version 0.9: the one with the ugly logo

It's at http://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-Lordofultima-connecting-Lord-Ultima/dp/B00810LYOM/. It's free. And probably worth every penny. Sorry, later versions will be better. Don't hold this one against me, the version isn't even 1.0.

Features and How To Use:

  • You choose your username, password, and world on the main screen.
  • (You will log into your first world automatically. If you didn't want that world, log out and then choose the right one.)
  • After you log in, you can see your unread mail by pressing the menu button. It will show up as just the subject line. Reading the mail won't mark it as read in your account.
  • On the screen you have 1 window for chat, and 1 right beneath it for incoming attacks. Both should be scrollable.
  • Type stuff into the chat window and press "Send!" to talk. You may need to say "/alliance" first.
  • Press "Stop" to make sure you disconnect.

Notes:

  • The password is never saved, and only sent via HTTPS. Note that future versions will store your password.
  • The UI will become unresponsive while reading mail. Sorry, this is completely a bug.
  • The mail interface is poor; for example, special characters are shown raw.
  • If you lose network connectivity while loading mail, the mails will just show network errors. Bug.