I doubt it, this limit was imposed to stop malicious servers/plugins/admins causing a buffer overflow on clients and exploiting their machines. Using a dynamic buffer would have been nicer though.
(Theres a BUGTRAQ post someplace, I'll find the link if your interested) -EvilGrin -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Aaron Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 6:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [hlcoders] Truncated Hud Messages I have noticed that you have limited the amount of characters that are allowed in hud messages. This puts a huge limit on 3rd party plugins that use these messages to display stats or other useful information. Is there anyway this limit can be removed in later versions? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 01/09/2003 _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlcoders
