So why isn't the TF2 Beta being used to test things like this before being shipped into the main game?
On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 9:46 PM, Fletcher Dunn <fletch...@valvesoftware.com>wrote: > Just to be clear, the this new feature is in beta status, but it has > shipped in the regular game. > > It is not in the TF beta. > > -----Original Message----- > From: hlds_linux-boun...@list.valvesoftware.com [mailto: > hlds_linux-boun...@list.valvesoftware.com] On Behalf Of Fletcher Dunn > Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 6:35 PM > To: Half-Life dedicated Linux server mailing list ( > hlds_li...@list.valvesoftware.com); Half-Life dedicated Win32 server > mailing list (hlds@list.valvesoftware.com) > Subject: [hlds_linux] New TF quickplay in beta > > Today's update introduced a new version of quickplay. It is currently in > beta. A small percentage of players will be asked if they want to try out > the beta, when they press the "Start playing" button. > > Here's what you need to know as a server operator: > > * Eligibility rules, maps, etc. have not changed > > * The new system does not utilize the server browser. > > * You might see some extra console spam. > > * Your server must opt into this potential stream of traffic by > setting "tf_mm_servermode 1" > > * Regular joins through through other means can coexist with joins > through quickplay beta, with one significant shortcoming: If the first > person to join your server joins outside of the new matchmaking system, the > system will treat your server is "full". If the first person to join your > server comes in through the matchmaking system, your server will accept > players from either source. This shortcoming will be addressed soon. > > So, basically: > > * Set "tf_mm_servermode 1" to avoid missing out on any traffic > from the beta matchmaking system. > > * If it causes any problems, then opt out! That's why it's called > "beta!" > > From a player perspective, the new system offers two main features: > > * Form a search party with friends and find a server together. > > * Never get matched into an empty server by yourself. A server > will always be seeded with at least N players. (Currently N = 2 since > there will not be many players using the system, but we will increase that > over time.) > > Thank you! > > Your humble servant, > Fletch > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds >
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