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After nearly two years of development, version 2.1.0 of Freeciv, a long-runningopen source game project inspired by the Civilizationseries, has been released. Changelogsummary:

• Significantly improved features for modmakers.
• New default tileset: Amplio.
• Hex-2 overhead hexagonal tileset.
• Flags rendered from SVG vector images.
• High-res building and wonder icons plus brand new tech icon set.
• New city tab on main map.
• City outlines.
• Added lua as scripting language. New tutorial scenario.
• Many new nations, flags and nation information and options.
• New /surrender command to yield in multiplayer games.
• Score now shown in player dialog.
• Reputation removed from the game.
• New borders rules. Borders are static, fortresses expand borders andcities expand more borders with city size growth.
• New diplomacy rules. Neutral state replaced with Armistice. You nowstart in War state, and cannot cross borders with military units except in Waror Alliance states.
• SDL client much improved and usable.
• GTK+ 1.2 clients removed.
• Votes need over 50% of votes to pass. Voting is now only duringgame.
• First player to join becomes game organizer and sets all options.
• Many AI changes. Improved AI diplomacy. Novice AI easier to beat.
• Palace has a production bonus of +75% under Despotism and +50% underMonarchy.
• New animated cursors.
• Support for GGZ Gaming Zone.
• Multiple units may be moved at once as a battlegroup.
• Built-in theme support. GTK+ and SDL clients shipped with uniqueFreeciv themes.
• As usual, tons of changes under the hood.

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