WordOMatic Versions
WordOMatic is updated on a regular basis, usually once every two weeks.
Most of the changes will affect both Pocket PC and Windows versions of the
game, others are for the specific system. The version changes are listed
in reverse order so the most recent update is at the top.
Sometimes you will see features listed that have been added to the game
ready for the next release.
Version History
WordOMatic v1.4.1
- Improved/fixed mouse and tile sliding controls.
- Fixed a problem with trial version closing game during play.
- Updated the word list and letter frequencies.
- Fixed a rare alpha/shading problem with some graphics drivers.
WordOMatic v1.4.0
- Fixed and improved display of in-game word lists.
- Improved layout of some game screens.
- Removed scroll effect from title screen.
- Improved game dictionary.
WordOMatic v1.3.8
- Fixed the Share high scores error.
- Improved game dictionary.
- Fixed problem with difficulty level stored in high scores.
- Fixed a problem loading saved games.
WordOMatic v1.3.7
- Optimized to use less cpu and power.
- Fixed an demo timeout error in registered mode.
- Added/corrected new words to the dictionary.
- Adjusted some letter frequencies.
WordOMatic v1.3.6
- Fixed an exit on startup bug.
- Optimized for smoother tile scrolling.
- Updated the word list and letter frequencies.
- Blocked some methods of cheating.
WordOMatic v1.3.5
- Fixed a compatability with Windows 2000.
- Fixed a compatability with OS X 10.3
- Improved game dictionary.
- Improved/fixed mouse and tile sliding controls.
- Fixed an exit on launch bug.
Previous WordOMatic Updates
A few small game improvements.
Added Alt + Enter to switch in/out Fullscreen for UB version.
Added Clear button for in-game Text Entry.
Added Current Level display.
Added Display Option to Windows Version (Window Mode / Fullscreen Mode)
Added Options Screen.
Added Options to the In-Game Menu.
Added Restart Option to the In-Game Menu.
Added Sound/Volume options.
Added basic in-game Instructions pages for new players.
Added fancy in-game message display.
Added first basic sounds to the game.
Added many unusual 'Q' words.
Added new words to the dictionary.
Added option to Reset High Scores.
Added penalty when longest word is 3 letters.
Added the Radioactive Letter Tile.
Added the Tile of Goodness!
Added the Time Bomb Letter Tile.
Added the progress display showing color sequence and status.
Added working Menus for Universal Binary version.
Added/fixed new words to the dictionary.
Adjusted some letter frequencies.
Automatic Pause mode when window is inactive or minimized.
Big changes to gameplay reducing number of letters to 24.
Changed demo to a 60 minute trial version.
Combined the Continue Game and New Game options; makes it difficult to start new game by accident.
Dictionary improvements.
Dictionary improvements.
Difficulty Balancing (Game is getting harder)
Enabled 'Hard' mode in Trial version, disabled 'Easy' mode in Trial version.
First Mac OS X Universal Binary Version.
Fixed Black Screen on startup bug.
Fixed Example Game nag message.
Fixed High Score Saving and other Setings.
Fixed Pause mode bug in trial mode.
Fixed a Game Quick Restart bug.
Fixed a passcode entry bug.
Fixed a rare graphics loading bug.
Fixed bug with window not closing on exit.
Fixed input bug on register screen.
Fixed passcode entry bugs.
Fixed some bugs running in OSX Leopard.
Fixed some graphics loading bugs.
Fixed some passcode saving problems.
Fixed some problems with OS 10.4 Tiger.
Fixed some sound bugs.
Fixed some special effects glitches.
Fixed upgrading from older versions problem.
Further optimized data files reducing storage size
Game can now send Scores to the website High Score table.
Game dictionary improvements.
Game is MUCH more difficult. Hard mode is a real challenge. Easy mode does not play on forever!
Game now shares Difficulty/Mode settings when sending scores.
Graphics speed optimizations.
Implemented an 'Undo' feature using 'U' or 'Backspace' on keyboard.
Improved Word List/Dictionary.
Improved game interface graphics.
Improved graphics speed/smoothness.
Improved in-game help and added 'tap here to remove' notice.
Improved menu screens.
Improved some interface graphics.
Improved the dictionary removing some 3 letter acronyms.
Improved word list.
Improved/fixed mouse controls.
Increased points to compensate for fewer colors and extra difficulty.
Large code rewrite making the game smaller and faster.
Mac version now saves scores and settings to users 'Preferences' folder.
Made game harder by preferring words of 4 letters or more.
Minor compatibility fixes.
More bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
More graphics improvements making the game smoother.
More optimizations and improvements.
Optimizations for OSX Tiger.
Optimized graphics rendering, uses much less CPU time.
Optimized startup times for quick game launch.
Other optimizations and minor bug fixes.
Other small optimizations.
Pocket PC version now much faster/smoother.
Quick restart Option on Game Over Screen.
Recompiled with latest XCode compiler and SDK.
Reduced CPU load when paused/minimized.
Removed many unusual 3 letter words.
Removed the Purple color to simplify the sequence.
Repeated word penalty system changed.
Replaced the sliding system with a 'real-time' pixel perfect sliding.
Small bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
Small bug fixes and optimizations.
Some Dictionary changes and Letter Selection.
Some small bug fixes.
Speeded up the game interface and screens.
The game now suggests words after a period of inactivity.
Trial mode extended to 8 minutes per game.
Updated High Score sending.
Updated the game dictionary.
Using much clearer font for in-game letters.
Windows version now saves scores and settings to 'My Games' folder.
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