Dogs Of War Vu
Sim/Strategy/War => Graviteam Sims/Wargames => Games Discussion => SABOW => Topic started by: Asid on February 14, 2015, 01:30:06 PM
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SABOW is about to be updated.
It is getting a re-release as it is coming back under the control of the devs.
"Graviteam
4 February at 11:36
Steel Armor returns
SA will soon be "rereleased". What will change?
- updated to the recent version of GTOS engine (will get all the features and bugs from Operation Star )
- international version (just like the last DLCs for Operation Star - Eng/Rus in one package)
- reuploaded on GamersGate (the same place where UIG version was), and in theory everyone who bought could simply redownload the new version (but it has to be verified in practice)
- current and annoying (to developers) aspects will be fixed
- slightly modified interface and adjusted game mechanics
- Iran battlefield will be revised
- an interactive cockpit will be implemented in M60 and T-62
What is not?
- no new battlefields or vehicles
- no other (better) graphics
- no WWII setting
- no missions
- no network game
- no "thin" T-62 sight reticles
- no new operations
- no new parties to conflicts
- no new cockpits "
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SABOW UPDATED
Steel Armor Blaze of War Rerelease on GamersGate!
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SABW/steel-armor-blaze-of-war
- updated to the recent version of GTOS engine
- international version (Eng/Rus in one package; determined from the OS language)
- slightly modified interface and adjusted game mechanics
- revised Iran and training battlefields
- M60 and T-62 interactive cockpit
- M60 and T-62 driver night vision devices added
If you bought the game earlier, simply redownload it in your library.
Updated Manual: http://graviteam.com/AP-STAR/TOOLS/tank_manual_(eng).pdf
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The updated version is only available on GamersGate at this point. http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SABW/steel-armor-blaze-of-war
It is also known as SABOW Remastered.
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Next SABOW patch
andrey12345
Graviteam
on: Today at 02:46:23 PM
In the next patch:
1) Automatic selection of nearby vehicle for hit vectors in statistics.
2) Improved M60 cockpit: roundness, drivers panel, lights.
3) Restyled combat interface.
4) Maneuver algorithm changed.
5) Binocular cap slightly changed.
6) Some improvements in target selection (in automatic fire mode).
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Updated installer
The latest installer is out on Gamers Gate. You need to redownload once you have logged in.
Installer version: 2410
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Updated original post with new manual
Tactical and Operative modes
(for Achtung Panzer and Steel Armor series)
v. 2011.12.17
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Update March 2015 (only for GamersGate version!)
1) The updated manual.
2) Ability of placement and initial orders in 3D mode.
3) Small graphical changes.
4) Changed the lighting and some controls in the T-62 tank cockpit.
5) Changed the controls on driver's panel in the M60A1 tank cockpit.
6) Fixed several minor bugs and glitches.
Here: http://graviteam.com/SABOW/sabow_mar15_patch_eng.gt2extension
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Patch March 2015a
http://graviteam.com/SABOW/sabow_mar15a_patch_eng.gt2extension
Or on GamersGate in your Library.
Updated manual.
Small graphical updates.
Changed the lighting and some controls in the T-62 cockpit.
Changed the controls on driver's panel in the M60A1 cockpit.
Fixed several minor bugs and glitches.
Improved the T-62 cockpit.
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New patch - March 20th 2015 (Steam)
20 March
New more sharper textures for cockpits of M60 and T-62 tanks.
Added the ability to control the movement of the tank with a manual gearbox [Q].
Animated gear levers [R], [F] and fixed gas [Mouse Wheel].
Disappearing marks and labels on burned vehicles.
Expand the number of soil types for which produces crushing surface of the landscape under the tank tracks.
Added a setting to increase the details of the landscape.
Added option to alter the distance of change LODs for objects.
Added option allows smoothing of animation for nearest soldiers.
The game end rules in a quick battle is changed.
The endgame timer will only appear if there are no tanks that could take a player.
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Patch March 2015b (MD5: b48f1a53c91ecdfe918d5a6956532fce)
Only for GamersGate version (not Steam!):
Here: http://graviteam.com/SABOW/sabow_mar15b_patch_eng.gt2extension
1) The updated manual.
2) Ability of placement and initial orders in 3D mode.
3) Small graphical changes.
4) Changed the lighting and some controls in the T-62 tank cockpit.
5) Changed the controls on driver's panel in the M60A1 tank cockpit.
6) Fixed several minor bugs and glitches.
7) Improved cockpit of T-62 tank.
8) New more sharper textures for cockpits of M60 and T-62 tanks.
9) Added the ability to control the movement of the tank with a manual gearbox [Q].
Animated gear levers [R], [F] and fixed gas [Mouse Wheel].
10) Disappearing marks and labels on burned vehicles.
11) Expand the number of soil types for which produces crushing surface of the landscape under the tank tracks.
12) Added a setting to increase the details of the landscape.
13) Added option to alter the distance of change LODs for objects.
14) Added option allows smoothing of animation for nearest soldiers.
15) The game end rules in a quick battle is changed.
The endgame timer will only appear if there are no tanks that could take a player.
16) Added another movement speed for formation of tanks under the player's control.
17) Added a realistic tank control from the driver using the mouse.
18) Added Control Panel for IR illuminator in the cockpit of the M60 tank.
19) Orders for tank crew moved to the seat selection dialog.
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New patch - March 24th 2015 (Steam)
24 March
Added another movement speed for formation of tanks under the player's control.
Added a realistic tank control from the driver using the mouse.
Added Control Panel for IR illuminator in the cockpit of the M60 tank.
Orders for tank crew moved to the seat selection dialog.
Added eye adaptation to the light (only works when the HDR is enabled).
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Update
Posted by Andrey today
"In the next patch, which will be released a few days, will be and instant action mode w/o placement and troop management. In the future, probably added something like static campaign in SF."
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New patch - April 3rd 2015 (Steam)
Steel Armor Blaze of War patch March 2015c is now available
Steam users will get it automatically.
For GamersGate version look here:
http://graviteam.com/patches.html
21) Modeling of hydrostatic transmissions. (M60A1)
22) Added ability to lose the caterpillar in active maneuvering.
23) Added ability to damage the engine due to long-term overheating.
24) Added a signal on drivers place ("H" button).
25) Added the lighting of the tank cockpit in the stowed position at night.
26) Added an "Instant Action" mode without the troop placement and initial
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April, 4 small update Steam Version
1) New instant action mission. Target practice on M60A1 tank with automatic movement to position and shell loading.
2) Some bugfixes
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Steel Armor Blaze of War patch April 2015 is now available for GamersGate version.
http://graviteam.com/patches.html Or on GamersGate in your Library.
195mb
1) Modified and redesigned missions from "Instant Action" mode, added training elements.
--- March 2015 ---
1) The updated manual.
2) Ability of placement and initial orders in 3D mode.
3) Small graphical changes.
4) Changed the lighting and some controls in the T-62 tank cockpit.
5) Changed the controls on driver's panel in the M60A1 tank cockpit.
6) Fixed several minor bugs and glitches.
7) Improved cockpit of T-62 tank.
8) New more sharper textures for cockpits of M60 and T-62 tanks.
9) Added the ability to control the movement of the tank with a manual gearbox [Q].
Animated gear levers [R], [F] and fixed gas [Mouse Wheel].
10) Disappearing marks and labels on burned vehicles.
11) Expand the number of soil types for which produces crushing surface of the landscape under the tank tracks.
12) Added a setting to increase the details of the landscape.
13) Added option to alter the distance of change LODs for objects.
14) Added option allows smoothing of animation for nearest soldiers.
15) The game end rules in a quick battle is changed.
The endgame timer will only appear if there are no tanks that could take a player.
16) Added another movement speed for formation of tanks under the player's control.
17) Added a realistic tank control from the driver using the mouse.
18) Added Control Panel for IR illuminator in the cockpit of the M60 tank.
19) Orders for tank crew moved to the seat selection dialog.
20) Added eye adaptation to the light (only works when the HDR is enabled).
21) Modeling of hydrostatic transmissions. (M60A1)
22) Added ability to lose the caterpillar in active maneuvering.
23) Added ability to damage the engine due to long-term overheating.
24) Added a signal on drivers place ("H" button).
25) Added the lighting of the tank cockpit in the stowed position at night.
26) Added an "Instant Action" mode without the troop placement and initial orders.
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Update
Updated first post with
Latest manual
Patch locations
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Update
New Demo April 2015 added to post 1
Size 647mb
Instant action & Gunnery training
http://graviteam.com/SABOW/sabow_setup_apr15_demo_int.exe
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Update (screen shots at low setting)
Changes incoming
Tank Smoke Generator
In action... was bit windy
(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b498/Asid_1/Strategy%20Sim/SABOW/2015-04-19_00002_zpsw1zkepra.jpg)
vision blocks
Your view is improved as your head now adjusts height to see out of the slots. Notice the tank in the slot has its smoke gen on which can be seen in the second block
(http://i.imgur.com/MkiggEKl.jpg)
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New patch - April 20th 2015
New Manual ver. 2015.04.19: http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/286280/manuals/tank_manual_%28eng%29.pdf?t=1429470673
Added the mission driving T-62 tank.
Changed sounds for MGs fire for M60 tank.
Direction indicators for gun and hull moved to the back of the indicator area.
Added a smoke generators for M60A1 and T-62 tanks on the driver's seat and the corresponding command to the commander.
Ability to turn on smoke generation for M60A1, T-62 and T-55 tanks for few minutes in the tactical interface.
Added automatic alignment of the commander's turret on M60 tank during the transition to the stowed position.
Ability to use the variable thickness for sight reticles depending on the zoom.
Changed a view system for M60 tank commander, added additional poses in the cockpit.
The display of the "ceasefire" query in the combat interface.
Slightly optimized visualization for smoke and dust.
Added new commands in combat interface.
Changes in User Guide.
English Updates
Only for GamersGate version (not Steam!):
http://graviteam.com/SABOW/sabow_apr15_patch_eng.gt2extension
Steel Armor Blaze of War patch April 2015 is now available for non-GamersGate/non-Steam (older) versions.
http://graviteam.com/games/SABOW.html?action=downloads
Install both the Core update (first) and the Patch. Don't forget to select the correct install path. These are not compatible with GamersGate and Steam versions!
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Update Steel Armor Blaze of War patch April 2015a is now available
Steam users will get it automatically.
For GamersGate version look here:
http://graviteam.com/patches.html
2) Added the mission driving T-62 tank.
3) Changed sounds for MGs fire for M60 tank.
4) Direction indicators for gun and hull moved to the back of the indicator area.
5) Added a smoke generators for M60A1 and T-62 tanks on the driver's seat and the corresponding command to the commander.
6) Ability to turn on smoke generation for M60A1, T-62 and T-55 tanks for few minutes in the tactical interface.
7) Added automatic alignment of the commander's turret on M60 tank during the transition to the stowed position.
8) Ability to use the variable thickness for sight reticles depending on the zoom.
9) Changed a view system for M60 tank commander, added additional poses in the cockpit.
10) The display of the "ceasefire" query in the combat interface.
11) Slightly optimized visualization for smoke and dust.
12) Added new commands in combat interface.
13) Changes in User Guide.
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Hotfix - April 21st 2015
Ranging modes readjusted and few more bugfixes and minor improvements.
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New patch - April 23rd 2015 (Steam)
Added the [Delete] button to cancel the selected target from the commander.
Added setting the priority target by clicking [LMB]/[MMB] in the center of sight (binoculars) for the commander and gunner.
Changed some icons in the combat interface.
Added clickable area for the M60 tank commander for switching to the main turret controlling mode.
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SABOW Road map
1) Add the remaining features
2) Polish the game mechanics
3) Add some instant action/training missions with new features
4) Add features for vehicles that will be in DLCs
5) Make a few DLCs
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SABOW Road map
1) Add the remaining features
2) Polish the game mechanics
3) Add some instant action/training missions with new features
4) Add features for vehicles that will be in DLCs
5) Make a few DLCs
Things I'd like to see:
Add Multi-Player
Add modern tanks
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New patch - April 29th 2015 (Steam)
Added hotkey [\|] to activate the menu of crew commands.
Different effects on detonation of ammunition and ignition of the fuel/charges.
Ability to close the hatch on the current seat (button [P]).
Added highlighting the center of the view, to set targets without cursor mode.
Display for enabled smoke generator.
Added an order for the commander and gunner to switch to active defense mode (hold [ 0]).
Added an order for the commander and gunner to switch to active defense with respect to the priority targets (hold [ 9] ).
Added a command [ U] to set/change the point on the route of active defense.
Added a command [K] to turn the tank/formation directly on the priority target.
Added the single missions menu.
Hatches with attached preiscopes are automatically closed when crewmember get inside the tank.
Fixed a bug with a closed wedge at the first loading of the projectile.
Fixed bugs related to the dynamic time deceleration and decreased rate of fire for the machine guns in the simulator mode.
Added a single mission explains the principle of a smoke shield order.
Added a single mission explains the use of active defense mode.
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Patch April 2015b for GamersGate version.
Here: http://graviteam.com/SABOW/sabow_apr15b_patch_eng.gt2extension
Or on GamersGate in your Library.
14) - 32) are new this patch
1) Modified and redesigned missions from "Instant Action" mode, added training elements.
2) Added the mission driving T-62 tank.
3) Changed sounds for MGs fire for M60 tank.
4) Direction indicators for gun and hull moved to the back of the indicator area.
5) Added a smoke generators for M60A1 and T-62 tanks on the driver's seat and the corresponding command to the commander.
6) Ability to turn on smoke generation for M60A1, T-62 and T-55 tanks for few minutes in the tactical interface.
7) Added automatic alignment of the commander's turret on M60 tank during the transition to the stowed position.
8 ) Ability to use the variable thickness for sight reticles depending on the zoom.
9) Changed a view system for M60 tank commander, added additional poses in the cockpit.
10) The display of the "ceasefire" query in the combat interface.
11) Slightly optimized visualization for smoke and dust.
12) Added new commands in combat interface.
13) Changes in User Guide.
14) Added the [Delete] button to cancel the selected target from the commander.
15) Added setting the priority target by clicking [LMB]/[MMB] in the center of sight (binoculars) for the commander and gunner.
16) Changed some icons in the combat interface.
17) Added clickable area for the M60 tank commander for switching to the main turret controlling mode.
18) Added hotkey [\|] to activate the menu of crew commands.
19) Different effects on detonation of ammunition and ignition of the fuel/charges.
20) Ability to close the hatch on the current seat (button [P]).
21) Added highlighting the center of the view, to set targets without cursor mode.
22) Display for enabled smoke generator.
23) Added an order for the commander and gunner to switch to active defense mode (hold [ 0]).
24) Added an order for the commander and gunner to switch to active defense with respect to the priority targets (hold [9] ).
25) Added a command [ U] to set/change the point on the route of active defense.
26) Added a command [K] to turn the tank/formation directly on the priority target.
27) Added the single missions menu.
28) Hatches with attached preiscopes are automatically closed when crewmember get inside the tank.
29) Fixed a bug with a closed wedge at the first loading of the projectile.
30) Fixed bugs related to the dynamic time deceleration and decreased rate of fire for the machine guns in the simulator mode.
31) Added a single mission explains the principle of a smoke shield order.
32) Added a single mission explains the use of active defense mode.
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"First May patch is coming soon!
Wet surfaces during rain, extended unit roster in Quick Battle, new single missions. Added tank achievemnts and achievements for some single missions, and many more."
Quote from Krabb
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New patch - May 13th 2015 (Steam)
Wet surfaces during rain.
Terramorphing terrain under the tracks and wheels, depending on the soil and moisture.
Increase staffing departments in the fast combat.
New mission: Roads.
New mission: Night Fight.
New mission: Rangefinder.
Added damage model for aircrafts and helicopters.
Ability to rise up in the stowed position (M60 tank commander [Y]).
Added achivs for passing certain single player missions.
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Patch May 2015 for GamersGate version.
http://graviteam.com/patches.html
Wet surfaces during rain.
Terramorphing terrain under the tracks and wheels, depending on the soil and moisture.
Increase staffing departments in the fast combat.
New mission: Roads.
New mission: Night Fight.
New mission: Rangefinder.
Added damage model for aircrafts and helicopters.
Ability to rise up in the stowed position (M60 tank commander [Y]).
Added achivs for passing certain single player missions.
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New patch - May 22th 2015 (Steam)
Fixed a bug with leave out of the trench (defense points) for direct orders to platoon / tank.
Added automatic determination of moving by the road from direct control of tank or platoon in the column formation.
Fixed a bug with of non-working 6xbarreled machine gun GAU-2B on the Impala attack aircraft.
Added modeling of fire prevention and instantaneous engine stop equipment for the tanks.
Added a accounting of (and change during rain) of the local humidity of soils during the landscape deformation under wheels and caterpillars.
New single missions: Airstrike and Defense.
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Update May 2015a (only for GamersGate version!)
1) Wet surfaces during rain.
2) Terramorphing terrain under the tracks and wheels, depending on the soil and moisture.
3) Increase staffing departments in the fast combat.
4) New mission: Roads.
5) New mission: Night Fight.
6) New mission: Rangefinder.
7) Added damage model for aircrafts and helicopters.
8 ) Ability to rise up in the stowed position (M60 tank commander [Y]).
9) Added achivs for passing certain single player missions.
10) Fixed a bug with leave out of the trench (defense points) for direct orders to platoon / tank.
11) Added automatic determination of moving by the road from direct control of tank or platoon in the column formation.
12) Fixed a bug with of non-working 6xbarreled machine gun GAU-2B on the Impala attack aircraft.
13) Added modeling of fire prevention and instantaneous engine stop equipment for the tanks.
14) Added a accounting of (and change during rain) of the local humidity of soils during the landscape deformation under wheels and caterpillars.
15) New single missions: Airstrike and Defense.
Patch May 2015a: http://graviteam.com/SABOW/sabow_may15a_patch_eng.gt2extension
Or on GamersGate in your Library.
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Hotfix - May 24th 2015 (Steam)
Small bug fixes for landscape LODs and scoring
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Update May 2015b (only for GamersGate version!)
Hotfix - Small bug fixes for landscape LODs and scoring.
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(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah81/boonsengkam/sabow_zpsss52qg8y.png)
I got mine updated to the sabow_may15b_patch_eng patch. Yahoo!
May there be many more updates!!!
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Hotfix - June 1st 2015 (STEAM)
Minor bugfixes.
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Patch - June 18th 2015 Steam
• Fixed several bugs lead to errors in the game on some configurations.
• Fixed bug with wrong display of flags in the 3D mode in the deployment/initial orders modes.
• Fixed a bug with infinite rotation of the commander's cupola on M60 tank due to switch to another tank.
• New mission: Tank riders.
• Sectors on the map shows depends on tactical information display button.
• New orders to control an infantry elements of the user platoon.
• Added infantry and motor infantry squads to reserves pools of a tank platoons in quick battles.
• New mission: Artillery.
• A number of minor changes and bug fixes.
• User's manual is updated.
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Hotfix - June 19th 2015 Steam
Fixed shell hit SFX.
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Patch June 2015 is now available for GamersGate version.
http://graviteam.com/patches.html
1) Fixed several bugs lead to errors in the game on some configurations.
2) Fixed bug with wrong display of flags in the 3D mode in the deployment/initial orders modes.
3) Fixed a bug with infinite rotation of the commander's cupola on M60 tank due to switch to another tank.
4) New mission: Tank riders.
5) Sectors on the map shows depends on tactical information display button.
6) New orders to control an infantry elements of the user platoon.
7) Added infantry and motor infantry squads to reserves pools of a tank platoons in quick battles.
8 ) New mission: Artillery.
9) A number of minor changes and bug fixes.
10) User's manual is updated.
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Changes from the upcoming Steel Armor patch in support of the new DLC:
1) Adjusted the algorithm of formation movement on bridges.
2) Added a pontoon bridge.
3) Fixed improper removal of sprites in tables bug.
4) Increased Iranian armed forces TOE in quick battle: Basij militia and IRGC units added.
5) Added captured vehicles to Iranian units.
6) Added Iranian Mohajer-1 drone and UAV launch mechanism.
7) Fixed excessively shaded planes and helicopters bug.
8 ) Expanded Iraqi army TOE.
9) Vehicles without weapons, but with armed crew are not displayed as having no ammunition.
10) Added indication of cancelling of moving by road.
11) New achievement added.
12) Adjusted effects associated with water.
13) Fixed bug when game hangs after leaving the battle.
14) Changed the algorithm of vehicle detour (bypass).
15) Adjusted blood shader.
16) Added RPD machine gun.
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Update September 2015 (GamersGate only!)
1) Adjusted the algorithm of formation movement on bridges.
2) Added a pontoon bridge.
3) Fixed improper removal of sprites in tables bug.
4) Increased Iranian armed forces TOE in quick battle: Basij militia and IRGC units added.
5) Added captured vehicles to Iranian units.
6) Added Iranian Mohajer-1 drone and UAV launch mechanism.
7) Fixed excessively shaded planes and helicopters bug.
8 ) Expanded Iraqi army TOE.
9) Vehicles without weapons, but with armed crew are not displayed as having no ammunition.
10) Added indication of cancelling of moving by road.
11) New achievement added.
12) Adjusted effects associated with water.
13) Fixed bug when game hangs after leaving the battle.
14) Changed the algorithm of vehicle detour (bypass).
15) Adjusted blood shader.
16) Added RPD machine gun.
Patch September 2015 (GamersGate only!)
http://graviteam.com/SABOW/sabow_sep15_patch_eng.gt2extension