FYI, as F13 is still some months away and Wesnoth 1.8 development is
moving steadily, I've updated rawhide's Wesnoth to 1.7.12, or Beta 5.
This should be data-compatible with 1.8 when it comes out, so any saved
games, etc, you start now should be fine.
-J
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in your fear, seek only peace
in your fear, seek only love
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