Things like this need a larger playerbase to get good data I suppose. On Sat, Jul 21, 2012 at 4:04 PM, Brian Simon <bluebriansi...@gmail.com>wrote:
> 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 >> > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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