We have reserved slots implemented which are hidden. This means when the server is 'full', it will show 26/26 on the list. Actually it's a 28 slots server, but the reserved slots are only available when you use the connect command in your console. When a reserved slot user joins the server will show 27/26 (also full) and when someone drops it goes back to 26/26. Works like a charm, clients can use auto-retry. Admins happy, client happy.
-----Original Message----- From: hlds_linux-boun...@list.valvesoftware.com [mailto:hlds_linux-boun...@list.valvesoftware.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 2:29 PM To: Half-Life dedicated Linux server mailing list Subject: [hlds_linux] Those damn reserved slots. [TF2] So, I have been playing TF2 since the public beta and have noticed something in TF2 that has made the game rather annoying: reserved slots. With the advent of the new server browser, it seems that nearly full servers are brought to the top, which is another way of saying that servers with only reserved slots left. Its pretty annoying to try to join a game and then be kicked after downloading its stupid content. I myself (like many others here) am both a server admin as well as a gamer. I have found that using reserved slots just makes prospective players angry. I personally (and this doesn't work for everyone) just kick a few random people. It doesn't make sense to reserve a slot for 24 hours a day, when I play the game 1- 2 hours max a day. If there was a way for servers to advertise (though maybe server tags) that the remaining slots are reserved it would be most beneficial. _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.234 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1948 - Release Date: 02/12/09 07:20:00 _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
