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WorldsPlayer 1903

Minor bug-fixes from 1900:

• We fixed the 'filth filter' from replacing valid text with curse symbols
• Shaper stability should be improved
• The null pointer exception from whisper boxes that led to crashes should be caught now
• Lost keystrokes due to errors in the keyboard focus are resolved
• States where main chat became unusable are fixed
• The 'blinking chat box' problem is mitigated

WorldsPlayer 1900

Some major upgrades to improve reliability and performance. We upgraded the underlying Java implementation to version 1.4.2_05, and recompiled all the Java code with the latest Java compiler. We also reduced the number of simultaneous background downloads, and fixed a bug that would cause whisper boxes to become 'grayed out' and unable to regain focus. We also changed the default number of visible avatars from 8 to 24 by popular demand. Due to the size of this upgrade, it is not being offered as an auto-upgrade from previous versions. Also, since we updated Java itself, it makes it impossible for us to update users who downloaded the 'minimal download' of Worlds that uses Microsoft's Java virtual machine. Version 1900 is available by downloading the full version from www.worlds.com. We'll keep the smaller download available, but we're not going to be upgrading that version going forward.

WorldsPlayer 1890

Fixed the upgrade process to no longer check the tables.dat file, which caused a lot of upgrades to fail in the past.

This version makes the cache directory more self-healing. It will detect if WorldsPlayer did not shut down normally the last time it was run, and if so, it will automatically flush the cache. Also, the default cache size was changed to a maximum of 1,000 files. This should reduce the times you need to manually delete your cachedir folder.

There were also some changes made related to localized versions of Worlds.

WorldsPlayer 1886

Version 1886 fixes an incompatibility with old versions of the Microsoft Java virtual machine introduced in 1884; this would affect some users who had downloaded the 'small' version of Worlds.

WorldsPlayer 1884

Version 1884 contains just a couple of bug fixes:

• User-created avatars added into Worlds will now alphabetize correctly in the VIP avatar menus.
• A problem with the client's detection of your VIP status has been fixed.

WorldsPlayer 1881

Version 1881 fixes some long standing bugs and compatibility issues.

New features in 1881:

• Users with large hard drives and Windows XP will no longer experience a low-memory error
• The cache directory has been enhanced and should perform more reliably
• We updated the avatars included with the initial download
• The default settings have been changed to non-colored chat
• A focus problem between windows and non-colored chat was addressed
• Fixed a crash that was affecting BTOpenWorld version 8
• Removed restriction on remotely hosted PosabaleShapes / avatars. http:// protocol avatars or PosableShape objects are now permitted
• The recorder now works with non-colored chat

WorldsPlayer 1877

The 1872 upgrade is a major one: Not only have we introduced new features and changed the way avatars are handled, we've also enabled dynamic world loading and externalized world building by packaging the WorldsShaper for external use. Unlike previous versions, external world building is now freely available and does not require payment or registration.

New features in 1872:

• Avatars and their actions are now dynamically loaded from our servers - this enables us to add new avatars and actions without requiring a client side update. This will also allow users to view avatars of special guests such as the Aerosmith band members, and watch their unique actions. The way this works, is once you've downloaded a particular avatar, it will be cached into your program's cache, and will load immediately the next time
• Proxy support menu has been added to the options menu to ease the setup of the program to work via a proxy server or firewall
• Added click-ability to the ad cube at bottom left of interface for future projects
• We have also released the Aerosmith World upgrade which opens up the portal to Joe Perry's Bone Yard world - please download the upgrade to Aerosmith world, and then go the Band members' room and download the Bone Yard. Note: This world is for VIP members ONLY!