Also to note for consoles, sure go ahead this is a proven way to do
online games, but for PC gaming don't abandon us VALVe. Please!
Steven Hartland wrote:
> Why oh why drop the server browser?
>
> Forgive me, but that sounds like a console port which is a massive
> step back. It eliminates any incentive GSP's like ourselves have to
> run servers as there is no promotion point.
>
> Yes there's MOTD with a banner, but that only displays to players
> joining the server, and as we have no control or even influence over
> the joining process, it makes it almost pointless.
>
> An analogy to this would be to start a new TV channel that you
> couldn't advertise and there was no channel list, only if a viewer
> happened to switch to your channel would they watch. On one
> would create channels if this where the case would they?
>
> Match making systems by their very design prevent real communities,
> and will never have the flexibility provided by a standard server
> list. Look at the longevity of Sven Coop, do you think that would
> have lasted this long had their been no community, absolutely not!
>
> Add a match making component to complement the server list yes,
> but remove it absolutely not! You simply loose too many key features:-
> * Joining communities you know from existing games due to recognising
> them by their server name in the list
> * Custom server identification
> * Brand promotion for GSP's, Companies and Clans
> * Removes GSP's incentive to run servers, no promotion point
> * Match making doesn't suite everyone, picks unsuitable servers.
>
> Regards
> Steve
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Eric Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
>
>> Left 4 Dead will use the new matchmaking system we've been working on.
>>
>> The new matchmaking system replaces the traditional server browser. By
>> running a public dedicated server your server will be
>> added to a list of servers available for clients to use when playing. Games
>> are started from a Game Lobby by clients, who are
>> then connected to a dedicated server when they start the game. When they're
>> done, your server is added back to the list of
>> available servers. Clients will be able to "Quick Match", "Play Online",
>> and "Play With Friends" when they want to play a game.
>>
>> You will still have access to the traditional Message of the Day for your
>> server. For Left 4 Dead, we've added a banner ad you
>> can create that will be displayed to clients when they're playing on your
>> server. There is also a ranking system to show the
>> popularity of your server.
>>
>> This is the first version of what we've been working on, and we're going to
>> want feedback from all of you once things start
>> turning up tomorrow.
>>
>> -Eric
>>
>>
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