MTG Salvation

It came back to me now. MS has released a security update which uped the runtime library versions to 4148. After installing this update (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2051a0c1-c9b5-4b0a-a8f5-770a549fd78c&displaylang=en), you should see those 4148 libraries in your WinSxS folder and DeckBot should work.

I originally use static linking but recently changed to dynamic because card modules are packaged separately now.

Quote from TheCat

Yes, I installed them - still no joy.

I can see the problem on one of my machine. I am still investigating why. One thing I noticed is that even after I install the VC SP1 redist package, the 'side-by-side' assemblies are still missing in the \Windows\WinSxS directory. You will need directories of '...x86_Microsoft.VC90.CRT_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_9.0.30729.4148_x-ww_d495ac4e' to work. Note the '.4148' at the end of the version number which indicates 2008 SP1.

I will post a solution once I can figure this out.

Do you have VS2008 SP1 binaries installed? You can find it here for http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=A5C84275-3B97-4AB7-A40D-3802B2AF5FC2&displaylang=en

Note that if you use Visual Studio 2008, you should just install the VS2008 SP1 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=FBEE1648-7106-44A7-9649-6D9F6D58056E&displaylang=en

However you should aware that installing the SP1 upgrades the requirement of all your compiled binaries to SP1 (unless you do static linking.)

Did you provide any command line argument when running deckbot.exe? You will need to open up a command prompt (cmd.exe) first. After that type "deckbot armada.txt bomber.txt" to do armada deck against bomber deck all by the computer. If you want to play vs computer, type "deckbot /player me armada.txt bomber.txt". You will be playing armada deck.

Type "deckbot /?" for some hints on what to specify on the command line.

You can check with the DeckBot web pages to see more command line examples and deck construction helps.

Quote from Razguul

Deckbot 1.1.1 won't run. I am receiving the following text in my Deckbot.log file:

[08/30/08 11:19:52 Debug 2928 CoreApp.cpp(103) oreApp::InitInstance()] Core App initializing...
[08/30/08 11:19:52 Debug 2928 Socket.cpp(122) CWinsock::Initialize()] Winsock initialized.
[08/30/08 11:19:52 Infor 2928 DeckBot.cpp(238) CDeckBotApp::Run()] Bad command line
[08/30/08 11:19:52 Debug 2928 CoreApp.cpp(221) oreApp::ExitInstance()] Core App exiting...



Runing XP Media Center with SP2. Thanks.

1.0.6.14 changes:

• AI: computer should be able to do overkills during combats
• AI: computer should not mind losing some life at early stage
• Mulligan: reduced land expectation from computer player by 1 (7 cards -> expect 2, 6 cards -> expect 1, 5 cards -> stop)
• Fixed missing rendered card back image
• Equipment: fixed incorrect ability type (again)
• Losing condition check (reported as a bug in Corrupt): check added between any switch to the priority player
• Counterspell (and similars): added code to remove countered spells from stack
• Gift of Estates (and Weird Harvest): allows selection of less than 3 cards
• Goblin Elite Infantry (and similars): shouldn't trigger Furnace of Rath now
• Plow Under: fixed target card type to lands instead of creatures
• Recall: discard is now before search (reverted changes in 1.0.6.11)
• Reprocess (reported as bug in Sacred Ground): fixed incorrect performed-by player information
• Sea's Claim: now targets all land types
• Western Paladin: fixed target card type to white creatures only
• UI or minor fixes:
• Card info fixed: Dwarven Demolition Team, Saltblast, Counsel of the Soratami

Changes in 1.0.6.13:

• New: now supports mulligan
• New (BotArena): card size can be customized in the Appearance options
• New (BotArena): added UI link to equipement and equipped creature
• Blocking action: blocked status of an attacking creature is maintained if a blocking creatre is removed from combat at the end of the Declare Blockers Step
• Regeneration action (reported in Drudge Skeletons): regenerated creatures retains +/- values until of turn
• Equipments (reported as a bug in Mogg Sentry): changed ability type to Activated instead of Sorcery
• Ivory Cup (and similars): fixed bug which is preventing ability usage
• Jester's Cap: updated logic to tag zone Removed From Game as something bad
• Sustainer of the Realm (reported as a bug in Sword Dancer): added missing Flying ability
• Threaten, Confiscate (and similar control cards): removed creature power and toughness reset after gaining control of a creature
• The Hive: added tap cost
• Wildfire: fixed bug which was causing more than 4 cards to be discarded; can now cast without using 'all actions' when there are no opponent creatures
• UI or minor fixes:
• (BotArena) Fixed broken sorting function in the Action list
• Shivan Reef

Quote from NuclearBlast

In one instance (very early in the game), I have the computer attack me with two llanowar elves (with no other creatures), while I sit with a festering goblin. I'm trying to rationalize why the computer would want to attack me?

Could you forward me this game log if you still have it around? It may give me a clue on why the computer did that.

Quote from NuclearBlast

I'm still not gaining life for putting Vampiric Link and Spirit Link on opposing creatures.

I must have missed that when I did all the enchant card changes. I may release a quick fix for this because I like Spirit Link too...

Franavalon also mentioned this end-game check bug to me just yesterday and I have just fixed that today.

Quote from dinghammer

Each use of the ability should resolve one at a time, with state-based effects checked (and an opportunity to play other spells/abilities) between each resolution. The second one should have put you at 0 and the computer at 3, and you should have lost at that point.

Changes in 1.0.6.11 (thanks to Franavalon, Dinghammer and others for all the bug reports):

• Added missing 8th Edition pre-constructed decks: Speed Scorch, Heavy Hitters
• Declare blockers and combat damage steps are skipped when no attackers are declared
• These enchant cards' abilities are now properly used from the enchant card instead of the enchanted card:
• Spirit Link
• Vampiric Link
• Psychic Venom
• Blight
• Pariah
• Granite Grip
• Blanchwood Armor
• Spreading Algae
• Fertile Ground
• Contaminated Bond
• Keen Sense
• Curiosity
• Regeneration
• Firebreathing
• Balduvian Horde: discard is done during triggered ability resolution (triggered ability fix)
• Coastal Hornclaw: multiple usage possible through 'all actions'
• Confiscate: now goes to graveyard for illegal targets
• Delusions of Mediocrity: control change now do not trigger the ability
• Dream Cache: now asks for the placement choice
• Evil Eye of Orms-by-Gore: updated to the Time Spiral rule so that multiple Eyes can attack
• Fecundity (and similars): 'all actions' no longer needed to choose not to draw
• Flash, Ostracize: only creature cards can be selected now (fix applies to all single card selection spells/abilities)
• Foul Imp: fixed life deduction to life loss instead of normal damage
• Furnace of Rath:
• second Furnace of Rath can now be cast without using 'all actions'
• damage is now calculated correctly according to dinghammer's explanation
• Guerrilla Tactics: should not be triggered when not discarded by opponents
• Hammer of Bogardan: fixed spell type to Sorcery instead of Instant (originally reported as a bug in Magnivore)
• Hecatomb + Festering Goblin: sacrificing creatures are done during triggered ability resolution and the triggered abilities of Festering Goblin are triggered afterward (triggered ability fix)
• Hidden Horror: discard is done during triggered ability resolution (triggered ability fix)
• Howling Mine: now triggers after the normal draw
• Infernal Contract, Doomsday, Murderous Betrayal: life lose correctly rounded
• Index: can be used without using 'all actions'
• Lesser Gargadon + Coastal Hornclaw: land sacrifice in resolution (triggered ability fix)
• Loxodon Warhammer: now gives trample
• Mana Breach: land selection now done during triggered ability resolution (triggered ability fix)
• Nantuko Husk: now gets +2/+2 when used
• Natural Affinity: land creatures now can attack if they have no summoning sickness
• Persecute: fixed all multiple card selection validations
• Primeval Force: sacrificing now done in resolution (triggered ability fix)
• Rag Man: now shows opponent's hand before random discard
• Rathi Dragon: land sacrifices now done during resolution (triggered ability fix)
• Recall: swapped selection order so now you couldn't select cards just discarded
• Snake Basket: corrected token color
• Star Compass: control changes of basic lands now functional
• Teferi's Puzzle Box: Opponent's discarded card names are no longer available
• Trade Routes: card movements from in-play zone to hand no longer requires checking 'all actions'
• UI or minor fixes: Tidal Kraken(8th), Flowstone Slide, Goblin Balloon Brigade, Sift (9th), Collective Unconscious, Ley Druid

Quote from franavalon

Can someone confirm that Duress can discard lands and creature cards?
I ask because sometimes i can and sometimes i can't.

Thanks in advance

EDIT: I found the duress bug reason.
You can't discard a land or creature land when ALL cards on opponent hand are lands and creatures, but you can discard any card when at least one is other spell type.

This bug should be fixed in the soon to be released version.

Just a quick update. I am working on fixing the triggered ability selection problems people are reporting. This takes longer because of the number of affected cards. After that I will release an updated DeckBot.

Edit: removed all the details here because an updated list is now posted regarding 1.0.6.11

Quote from Weedmonkey

Just wondering if there's any indication as to why the DeckBot doesn't work in Vista. I've tried the usual work-arounds (compatibility switching, DosBox etc.) to no avail, and it just auto-closes after I run it. The issue's similar with the old APPR2TXT application, but I honestly cannot remember how to fix that.

I will add this into my very long list of bugs...

Yes, I have noticed that too and have that on my list.

Quote from dinghammer

If the ability has a target, like Gravedigger or Anarchist, the target should be chosen when the ability goes on the stack, not when it triggers.

Question about Natural Affinity, am I correct to assume the resulting 2/2 creatures still obey the rule of summoning sickness? i.e. if I just put down a land in this turn, that land cannot attack but all other lands which have been in-play since my last turn can attack.

Also does Natural Affinity affect lands played after the spell's resolution?