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Remove CD-ROM-dependent startup behavior

Changes0.1.0 (in development)

NewPlanned for 0.1.0Breaking

-CD<path> now adds a local data search path in both Debug and Release builds. It no longer selects a CD-ROM or changes which map and movie archives are mounted.

[Intro] PlayIntro replaces the former per-disc intro flags with one startup setting for EVA.VQA. When that path is selected, the game writes the setting back as no.

Maps no longer name the discs they may be played from, so CD is read from neither a map packet entry nor a loose map’s [Multiplay] section. A campaign still carries its number, but nothing asks for the disc: it now decides only whether the opening cinematic plays and which loading backdrop is shown.

Migration

Existing content must be updated
  1. Check any shortcut carrying `-CD<path>`. It now adds a local data search path rather than selecting a disc.
  2. Remove `CD=` from map packet entries and from a loose map's `[Multiplay]` section. A map no longer names the discs it may be played from.

View all upgrade steps for 0.1.0

Affected entities

Credit: ZivDero