WineNova (EV Nova for Catalina and beyond)

Geek

WineNova Beta 2.9 is available.

Changes:

Incorporates EV Nova CE R3:
- Hyperspace flash can be disabled.
- Pilot files are unencrypted.
- Debug Mode now includes the ability to evaluate/run arbitrary NCB test expressions.
Mac Pilot files will be converted to Windows .PLT format on launch.

Geek

WineNova Beta 2.9.1 is available.

Changes:

Revamped the scripts that handle conversion of Mac Nova data, plugin, and pilot files. Should now work regardless of file name.
Updated logging to be more detailed.
The "NovaLog" is now generated every time the game is run. "Generate Log File" in the settings has been replaced with "Show Log Files" as a shortcut to the Log folder in Finder.

SharkyNebula

Geek, thank you for continuing to making the mac users happy through your relentless work on Wine Nova

Geek

You're welcome! 😃

jeffbyrnes

I just discovered this yesterday, and ended up playing a couple of ours of EV classic (TC) thanks to this. Thanks so much much for this labor of love! A lovely bit of history I get to replay.

Geek

You’re welcome. 🙂

Geek

Big update available

I’m happy to announce the release of WineNova Beta 2.10.0, incorporating Revision 4 of the Community Edition of EV Nova along with a few additional features and enhancements. Changes:

Full support for .nplay launches.
“nPlay Fast Launch” runs your scenario in EV Nova immediately, while changing none of WineNova’s settings. If this is turned off, launching from .nplay will update WineNova’s scenario setting if needed, and allow you to change other settings before playing.
The 2X Mode hotkey can be changed. Several preset options are available, but you may also use the “Custom” option to enter your own Windows Virtual Key Code and label. There is a “Help” button to direct you to an online guide for these key codes, if needed.
Various tweaks to the launch script to improve efficiency, and comments added.
Updated all folder/file tests so that the WineNovaLastRun log displays names for the folders and files tested, not file paths. Private information like your user account name will no longer appear in a log.
For a complete list of changes to the Community Edition, see Guy’s GitHub page.
Additional bug fixes:
- Fixed bug when using nPlay with Fast Launch off, where link validation failed due to a missing slash in a variable string. Thanks for making me find it, JazVolt!
- Fixed launch bug caused by the presence of a legacy WineNova support folder (titled "EV Nova") without the Nova preferences file in a certain location. Thanks, BlackMage!
- Fixed launch bug due to .plist file not being initialized if already present, but containing the wrong keys. Thanks, BlackMage!
Additional feature added during testing: An option to quit from the Settings window. You're welcome, JazVolt!

See top post for links.

Geek

WineNova Beta 2.10.1 is available.

Changes:

Installer updates only the App and the User Manual if a previous install is detected. All settings are preserved.
The NovaLog properly updates when using nPlay Fast Launch.

Download links above, and in Resources.

Geek

WineNova Beta 2.10.2 is available

It comes with a bevy of tweaks, primarily to address file access/permissions issues that occur in a specific use case, of launching games from specific protected folders in macOS. Changes:

Cleaned up my script a lot. Consolidated duplicated blocks into functions that could be called different ways, and improved some logic.
Added a fallback launch mode as an additional workaround for situations where folder permissions prevent normal launching.
Tweaked the installer more so it detects not only if there is a folder named "EV Nova" in the Applications folder, but also verifies by Bundle Identifier if it is really WineNova before doing an update.
Fixed glitch in installer where the EV Nova app bundle was being merged with the new version rather than overwritten.
Launching from nPlay and viewing settings now shows a compact list of settings appropriate for nPlay launch.
Added troubleshooting tips to the manual for how to resolve issues with launching from Desktop or Downloads.
Moved creation of Logs shortcut to the launch script.

Geek

WineNova Beta 2.10.3 is available

Small patch to resolve issue where due to a bad environment variable call in two lines, WineNova would crash while setting up the Settings Window on Macs where the user's Home folder was in a nonstandard location, such as an external drive.

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