suggested work around for opfire bug

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OPFIRE BUG in Version 8

1) I am presently in a WinSPMBT PBEM game where the Opfire can be set but is removed when the game is saved.
The security is set to BASIC.
The WinSpMBT version is Version 8.
The operating system is Windows XP
2) I set up a test PBEM with myself using Basic security with the same result.
3) I uninstalled WinSpMBT and reinstalled back to Version 7 but with the version OOBs ect
4) I set up a test PBEM with myself using Basic security, the Opfire appeared to work correctly.
5) On the PBEM game the Opfire did not work. This indicates that both parties must Version 7 or older.

The range setting 1 - 10 hexes appears to work in Version 8 using Basic security.


Conclusions
1) Both parties must use Version 7 or older.

Reinstall method.

1) Locate your WinSpMBT folder
2) Copy all folders from "Banners" to "Tournaments" to a secure location. (eg desktop)
3) Uninstall WinSPMBT
4) If you have Ccleaner or similar, run a registry check and clean.
5) Reinstall WinSpMBT up to and including Version 7
6) Locate your WinSpMBT folder
7) Delete all folders from "Banners" to "Tournaments"
8) Cut and paste all folders from "Banners" to "Tournaments" from the secure location.
9) You are now running Version 7 game engine with Version 8 OOBs etc.

Note.
I did that while running two PBEM games in Basic security. Both games continued without hitch after the downgrade.
I have not tested it with Full security, but see no reason for it not to work.
The Opfire will only work if both players do this.
The reinstall method above will also preserve any DIY scenaria, saved games, custom OOBs etc.

The upgrades (patches) can be found at
http://www.shrapnelgames.com/Camo_Worksh..._page.html

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