New Counselor V.2.861 is out - Big Deal!

[GM Team]

Hi everyone,

A new version of Counselor is out, and it is the biggest update in many years. Everyone needs to update before Jun 30, 2026, when older Counselor versions will no longer be able to submit orders.

How to update

Download from the Releases page. This is the new way to get the Counselor moving forward, always get the newest from the list.

There are now five download options. Pick whichever fits you:

• Portable ZIP (all platforms) - smallest and fastest, similar to the previous Counselor.zip. Requires: Java 21 or later installed and on your PATH. Download from Adoptium (https://adoptium.net/) if needed.
• Windows installer (.msi) - simplest. Includes Java, creates a shortcut, and lets you double-click .egf turn files to open them.
• macOS (.dmg) and Linux (.deb) - native installers, Java included.
• Windows portable ZIP - for company laptops with no admin rights. Includes Java; just extract and run Counselor.exe.

Step-by-step instructions for each option, including where your config file goes: Installation Guide.

Note for Windows: the installer may show a "Windows protected your PC" warning. Click More info → Run anyway. This is expected for a new release and goes away over time.

What's new

• Open turns your way - double-click any .egf file or drag-and-drop it onto the Counselor window.
• Richer city results - loyalty, population, fortification, and resource changes shown clearly; encounter messages included.
• Resource transport drawn on the map - see what's moving and where.
• Gameplay fixes - Supremacy victory points no longer count Barbarians/White Walkers; upkeep panel is now scenario-aware; victory graphs restored.
• Old files work - turn files from games going back 20+ years open without errors.
• Accented names display correctly - on the website and in results.
• More stable and faster - several crash fixes, reliable portrait downloads, and a move to Java 21.
• Sample games included - explore real past games before your first turn.
• Website - country flags next to player names, plus new statistics and Links pages.
• Security - orders are now submitted with extra security checks.

Full changelog: What's New in Counselor.

What if you run into trouble?

This is a big update, so a hiccup here or there is possible. If Counselor misbehaves:

1. Let us know right away. Reply to this email if you think everyone should know or write directly to clashoflege...@gmail.com. Do not wait for the turn deadline.
2. Attach your log file (counselor.log). The About box shows exactly where it is: Help → About.

And whether things go smoothly or not, all feedback is greatly appreciated. It is how the game gets better for everyone.

See you on the map,
GM Team

[Joao Eduardo Pessoa]

Great news.

Are we kissing Java 8 goodbye?  =)

Cheers

Joao

[GM Team]

If the new Counselor works for you, remove Java 8!

GM Team
All feedback is appreciated.
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[Jordi Chalmeta]

Its not working for me fatal error:

Are we meant to install something else?

Missatge de GM Team <clashoflege...@gmail.com> del dia dg., 7 de juny 2026 a les 19:21: