Deathmatch Classic

The July 10, 2017 patch brought a significant overhaul to Deathmatch Classic by addressing multiple critical bugs that affected gameplay stability. This update resolved crashes related to custom decals, malformed console strings, and problematic BSP file loading, enhancing the overall experience for players.

• Crash Fixes: The patch fixed several crashes that occurred under specific circumstances:
  • Crash when setting custom decals.
  • Crash on entering malformed console strings.
  • Crash when loading malformed BSP files.
  • Crash when quickly changing consumable weapons.
• Malicious File Prevention: It addressed an issue where malformed SAV files could potentially allow arbitrary files to be written into the game folder, increasing security and stability.

Deathmatch Classic saw significant improvements in Year 13 with a focus on bug fixes, particularly on July 31, 2013. A notable highlight was the fix of SAV file vulnerabilities, which addressed issues allowing arbitrary files to be written into the game folder.

• Security Fixes: Resolved multiple SAV file vulnerabilities that could lead to security risks.
• Crash Fixes:
  • Addressed crashes related to malformed console strings and BSP files.
  • Fixed crashes when changing consumable weapons and setting custom decals.
• HUD Improvements: Fixed issues with 3rd party menus not displaying correctly on the HUD.

Deathmatch Classic launched its Beta version on March 29, 2013, introducing support for Linux and OS X platforms, a significant expansion for the player base. Alongside this, the update included instructions for Windows users to access the beta and validate their installations.

• Beta Launch: The Deathmatch Classic Beta became available, expanding the game to Linux and OS X users.
  • This marked a substantial shift in accessibility for players on different operating systems.
• Platform Support: The update included significant changes for all platforms, ensuring compatibility with Linux and OS X.
• Beta Access Instructions: Instructions were provided specifically for Windows users, detailing how to access the beta and validate their installations.

• Bug Reporting: Players were encouraged to report any bugs encountered during beta testing, facilitating a smoother experience for future updates.