Dev. Journal: squeek. (2013-05-19)

FF_Team · 05-19-2013, 08:32 AM

As discussed in a recent dev journal, a client-only bugfix patch (version 2.46.1) has been released using our new auto-updater. You should be prompted to update next time you load the game. Let me know if you have any trouble using it.

Here is the changelog (which can also be found on our changelogs page):

Quote:

Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug that made the team menu disappear if you joined a server and toggled the scoreboard while still looking at the MOTD
Fixed cloak screen effect being drawn while in a slowfield instead of while cloaked
Reverted cl_ragdolltime fix because it caused unexcepted problems; removed the cl_ragdolltime cvar temporarily
Fixed first-person spectator view going insane if the player you're spectating dies while concussed

Also, for anyone that needs or just prefers it, here is an .exe installer for 2.46.1 (to patch from 2.46 to 2.46.1):

http://www.fortress-forever.com/file...46.1_Patch.exe

rdrt · 05-19-2013, 12:44 PM

Just so you're aware, squeek. When I loaded the game I was not prompted to update, but I did see that an update was available on the lower right corner of the screen. Other than that the update worked flawlessly.

KubeDawg · 05-19-2013, 02:14 PM

I loaded the game and was prompted for an update, which updated correctly and gave me a changelog of the changes and is now up to date.

Agent Buckshot Moose · 05-19-2013, 03:28 PM

I start the game directly from the server browser. It skips the initial title screen and connects to the server, but the update notification appears on the escape menu. I'm guessing that it's intended behavior due to the way hl2.exe runs when connecting directly to a server.

aleXtric · 05-19-2013, 09:27 PM

worked great, you rule squeek

Lynus · 05-19-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FF_Team

Fixed first-person spectator view going insane if the player you're spectating dies while concussed

It still exists for me. Anyone else?

Happens in first person view but not third person. Something to do with the concussion stars, I would assume?

**Dexter** · 05-20-2013, 03:29 AM

what exactly are you doing when it happens? how did the player die etc

WiFiDi · 05-20-2013, 04:17 AM

finnaly it means FF can quckly fix problems or throw in smaller patches as they odn't have to worry about updating to often.

KubeDawg · 05-20-2013, 05:32 AM

Plus, updates can revert certain changes that cause unexpected bugs until they're fixed, so less likely people will get upset at a bug that exists for a long time.

FDA_Approved · 05-20-2013, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynus

Something to do with the concussion stars, I would assume?

Makes no sense.

ddm999 · 05-20-2013, 02:31 PM

I love how the only reason this update even exists is to show people how awesome the new update system is.

;D

NeonLight · 05-20-2013, 02:43 PM

Not really. It fixed a crucial bug that crashed/kicked you out of games.

ddm999 · 05-20-2013, 03:43 PM

I'll kick you out of games.
Wait, what?

Well, I suppose that is a reason too.

But without the new update system, this update wouldn't exist, and would be added to 2.47.

----

WhenFF2.46.2,2.47Or2.5-WhicheverIsNextToBeReleased-WillOut-ProbablyNextMonth,IPresume,ButIt'llBeCoolIfWeKeepG ettingMiniUpdatesNowTheresAnUpdateSystem.

That won't fit in the damn player name box, I can only fit:
WhenFF2.46.2,2.47Or2.5-WhicheverIsNextToBeReleased-WillOut
in it, cause the game only supports 64 character player names :L

Also, the forum automatically puts a space in the middle of that because it doesn't seem to support words longer than 110 characters long. L:

Nice off-topic, me.

pF · 05-21-2013, 04:37 PM

Tastes like chicken.

CaptainAhab · 05-21-2013, 10:58 PM

Fuck yes. Right as my semester ends too. Booya!

Lynus · 05-25-2013, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FDA_Approved

Makes no sense.

please explain it then instead of trying to instigate o wise one.

FDA_Approved · 05-25-2013, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynus

please explain it then instead of trying to instigate o wise one.

I was more hoping you'd elaborate on your assumption, as it makes no sense to me.

Lynus · 05-25-2013, 08:33 PM

I dont see how much better I can explain it. It's not fixed. The little spinning stars are something new as of this patch, as is the spinning camera bug.

spinning stars... spinning camera... hmm idk my logic must be flawed or non-existent

also FDA- since you're not an FF developer, does it really matter if it makes sense to you?

FDA_Approved · 05-25-2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynus

spinning stars... spinning camera... hmm idk my logic must be flawed or non-existent

That's what I thought you meant, and that's what doesn't make sense to me. Doesn't make sense to me for a sprite to affect the camera like that. And I thought the conc stars have been in this game as long as I've been playing?

Lynus · 05-25-2013, 09:15 PM

taken from the changelog:

Fixed conc stars, tranq z's, etc not getting shown for spectators

05-19-2013, 02:14 PM	#3
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aleXtric #FF.Pickup Dictator Beta Tester Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Detroit Gametype: ADL Affiliations: KiNGz . Posts Rated Helpful 100 Times	worked great, you rule squeek __________________ !add #FF.Pickup - Quakenet http://www.ffpickup.com/?p=irc

05-20-2013, 03:29 AM	#7
Dexter internet user Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 42 Times	what exactly are you doing when it happens? how did the player die etc __________________ 9:17 PM - DEXTER: can you teach me how to play o 9:17 PM - squeek.: you jump a lot 9:18 PM - squeek.: and do sweet moves 8:55 PM - FDA: fart in you fridge and blame it on wild animals

05-20-2013, 04:17 AM	#8
WiFiDi Beta Tester Join Date: May 2010 Class/Position: Soldier Gametype: Capture the Flag is there any other Posts Rated Helpful 26 Times	finnaly it means FF can quckly fix problems or throw in smaller patches as they odn't have to worry about updating to often. __________________ WiFi's Stream Support FF: Failure is always an option. It's a happy massacre?! (yes, yes it is!) To make most awesome thing in universe combine Bears and Nicholas Cage! and remember kids, we didn't start the flame-war!

05-20-2013, 05:32 AM	#9
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	Plus, updates can revert certain changes that cause unexpected bugs until they're fixed, so less likely people will get upset at a bug that exists for a long time. __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

05-19-2013, 12:44 PM	#2
rdrt Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2008 Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Just so you're aware, squeek. When I loaded the game I was not prompted to update, but I did see that an update was available on the lower right corner of the screen. Other than that the update worked flawlessly.

05-19-2013, 03:28 PM	#4
Agent Buckshot Moose Wiki Standards Team Wiki Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Geokill's closet Class/Position: Sniper/Demoman Gametype: CTF Affiliations: :e0: Co-leader Posts Rated Helpful 6 Times	I start the game directly from the server browser. It skips the initial title screen and connects to the server, but the update notification appears on the escape menu. I'm guessing that it's intended behavior due to the way hl2.exe runs when connecting directly to a server.

05-20-2013, 02:31 PM	#11
ddm999 worst ff player eu Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Yorks., England Class/Position: o - no, d - scout Gametype: IvDZ Posts Rated Helpful 18 Times	I love how the only reason this update even exists is to show people how awesome the new update system is. ;D __________________ gg ff not ded ff very much alive

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NeonLight NeoNL Wiki Team Beta Tester Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston, Mass Class/Position: Soldier, Medic Gametype: AvD Affiliations: +M\|M+ -RS Posts Rated Helpful 170 Times	Not really. It fixed a crucial bug that crashed/kicked you out of games. __________________ Stream(720p 60FPS) Recover Montage Fidd_l SpiderX Zutalors_B2 Quark_Classic DM2_MGE NeoN's Config Emporium

05-20-2013, 03:43 PM	#13
ddm999 worst ff player eu Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Yorks., England Class/Position: o - no, d - scout Gametype: IvDZ Posts Rated Helpful 18 Times	I'll kick you out of games. Wait, what? Well, I suppose that is a reason too. But without the new update system, this update wouldn't exist, and would be added to 2.47. ---- WhenFF2.46.2,2.47Or2.5-WhicheverIsNextToBeReleased-WillOut-ProbablyNextMonth,IPresume,ButIt'llBeCoolIfWeKeepG ettingMiniUpdatesNowTheresAnUpdateSystem. That won't fit in the damn player name box, I can only fit: WhenFF2.46.2,2.47Or2.5-WhicheverIsNextToBeReleased-WillOut in it, cause the game only supports 64 character player names :L Also, the forum automatically puts a space in the middle of that because it doesn't seem to support words longer than 110 characters long. L: Nice off-topic, me. __________________ gg ff not ded ff very much alive

05-21-2013, 04:37 PM	#14
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05-21-2013, 10:58 PM	#15
CaptainAhab D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Jan 2012 Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 35 Times	Fuck yes. Right as my semester ends too. Booya!

05-25-2013, 08:33 PM	#18
Lynus I like Ceyx Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MI Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	I dont see how much better I can explain it. It's not fixed. The little spinning stars are something new as of this patch, as is the spinning camera bug. spinning stars... spinning camera... hmm idk my logic must be flawed or non-existent also FDA- since you're not an FF developer, does it really matter if it makes sense to you? __________________ hef Last edited by Lynus; 05-25-2013 at 08:42 PM.

05-25-2013, 09:15 PM	#20
Lynus I like Ceyx Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MI Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	taken from the changelog: Fixed conc stars, tranq z's, etc not getting shown for spectators __________________ hef

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