As you remember from last week, my goal for this week was to get 510.1342 released as the new stable build.

That didn't happen. But it didn't happen for a very good reason: With Ter13's help, I was finally able to fix a major issue that's been plaguing Nvidia users, and at the same time I also was able to modify the graphics code to avoid using built-in Intel graphics when a real card is available.

Because of the magnitude of those two changes in particular, but also with a couple of minor things like a refactor I did on some Dream Seeker image-handling code, I didn't feel it was a good idea to go ahead with this as the stable release. So that'll come next week.

Work on 511 will however plow ahead. I'm hoping to get to a bunch of little features like SEE_THRU, pixel_w, etc. early on, along with the var access improvements, and then plow right into gamepad support as soon as possible. The big feature wish list is still pretty darn epic, but many of the items there are doable without a ton of fuss.

You can help 511 along by continuing to support development through your donations and Membership. If you're not a Member already, hey, summer's coming and it's a great time to get in on all the gameplay you want ad-free. And thanks to all the other users who've contributed not just through Membership but in all the other little ways, like offering others help in the forums, keeping the news going, and developing great games. You guys are the lifeblood of this community.