I always thought the high-FPS business was a bit shady anyway, though I expect complaints from server admins who don't know better. Smoother gameplay with less jitter sounds good though.
On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 12:56 AM, Henry Goffin <hen...@valvesoftware.com>wrote: > Hi all, a heads up to TF2 and CS:S server operators -**** > > ** ** > > A near-future update (not necessarily the next one) will change the way > that framerate is handled in the dedicated server. All users, especially > those with very low pings, should receive a smoother gameplay experience > with less jitter and more consistent-feeling latency.**** > > ** ** > > Another effect of these changes is that all Orange Box (TF2, CS:S, etc) > dedicated servers will run with a locked framerate, similar to L4D/L4D2. The > fps_max convar will not have any effect on servers. (It remains as a client > option since limiting your FPS can reduce GPU heat and overall power > consumption.)**** > > ** ** > > Although we don't normally give notice before updates, this is a > potentially disruptive change for the server rental market, so those who > currently charge premiums for "higher framerates" should probably start > considering their options now.**** > > ** ** > > Henry G.**** > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > >
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