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Tsung
9th January 2007, 10:58
Yep, Epic should release the update today, including two new multiplayer maps (for FREE). And the following fixes.

Fixed aspect ratio distortion when using VGA cable with 4:3 displays at resolutions higher than 640x480
Fixed voice issue with new players joining Player Match games in progress
Players can now get the Achievement for "Dish Best Served Cold" when using Troika turret to kill RAAM
Fixed rare situation where host could loop countdown and never start match
Fixed rare situation where players could get stuck after chainsawing in multiplayer
Reduced Grenade Tag melee distance
Enabled "Strict" NAT check on host to prevent possible connection issues
Optimized server browser queries to return results more quickly and prevent scroll bars from hiding quality of service icons
Removed host name from Ranked match server browser
Disabled security cameras in Ranked matches
Ranked matches now require balanced teams (3v3 or 4v4)
Increased penalty for quitting a Ranked match to -50 points
Added additional cheat detection code
Additional housekeeping updates

A nice list of fixes for people to to enjoy..
Njoroge
9th January 2007, 16:56
At last gears uses all of my 20" and not just a 50% letterbox in the middle!
Dux0r
9th January 2007, 17:04
still no way to join ranked games with friends tho realy :(
RoboStac
9th January 2007, 19:01
still no way to join ranked games with friends tho realy :(

They've actually made it even harder to do so. I can see why, but they do need some sort of 'arranged team' system, so you can play with friends against other teams.
Dux0r
9th January 2007, 19:05
which is kinda what i ment. just with the bonus of gaining achievments aswell.
TelexStar
9th January 2007, 20:18
I don't have a problem with not being able to play with friends in Ranked matches. That's what Player Matches are for.

Saying that, I can see why a lot of people are p!ssed off though. Epic just should have made some achievements available in Player matches instead of making them exclusive to Ranked.

Overall, it's a good update and fixes a lot of bugs that were annoying me. (voice come bug in player matches, not being able to see QoS in the lobby list, grenade tag distance).

All ready for the two new (and free) maps tomorrow. :)


By the way, are people interested in another GoW MPUK session one evening?
Rich
9th January 2007, 21:14
im up for it ;]
Jazza
10th January 2007, 10:24
yep, I'll be up for it. Got me a headset now ;) Also a HDTV so it looks even better ;)
TelexStar
10th January 2007, 12:23
Well, ok then - show your interest here: http://forums.multiplay.co.uk/showthread.php?t=46911