What changed in Quake Live in 2016

75 updates · 1 main milestone · Feb 26, 2016 to Jun 7, 2016

  1. 16 events
    Fixed random color issues on map rotationbug fix

    Fixed some random color issues on map rotation error output.

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    Fixed map_restart look around issuebug fix

    Fixed inability to look around after issuing a map_restart while paused.

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    Fixed color issues on map rotation error outputbug fix

    Fixed some random color issues on map rotation error output.

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    Powerups and keys spawn timing fixedbug fix

    Powerups and keys were spawning before the minimum amount of time at map start.

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    Fixed doubled up fog volume in Elderbug fix

    Fixed doubled up fog volume in the Elder map.

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    Fixed FFA spawns in Ironworksbug fix

    Fixed FFA spawns in the Ironworks map.

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    Grappling hooks issue resolvedbug fix

    Grappling hooks on dead and disconnected players weren't freed, resulting in the hook snapping from player to player.

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    Clientmute now mutes team chatbug fix

    clientmute now properly mutes team chat.

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    Fixed map_restart look around issuebug fix

    Fixed inability to look around after issuing a map_restart while paused.

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    Fixed powerups and keys spawn timingbug fix

    Powerups and keys were spawning before the minimum amount of time at map start.

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    Grappling hooks issue fixedbug fix

    Grappling hooks on dead and disconnected players weren't freed, resulting in the hook snapping from player to player.

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    Elder map fog volume fixedbug fix

    Fixed doubled up fog volume on the Elder map.

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    Server support for alternate death effectsnew content

    Added support for alternate death effects through workshop.

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    Ironworks FFA spawns fixedbug fix

    Fixed FFA spawns on the Ironworks map.

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    Server support for alternate death effectsnew content

    Added support for alternate death effects through workshop.

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    Client mute functionality improvedbug fix

    Clientmute now properly mutes team chat.

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  2. 52 events
    Added voice chat indicator to settings menuui ux
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    Added lightning impact cap to settings menuui ux
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    Replaced useless shotgun shells with plasma cells in hellsgatebalance change

    Hellsgate: replaced useless shotgun shells with plasma cells.

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    Fixed missing FX on medkitbug fix

    Fixed missing FX on medkit.

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    Corrected PLAY_TIME in stats reportingbug fix

    Fixed PLAY_TIME in stats reporting to not include warmup time.

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    Fixed spec item timers displaybug fix

    Don't show spec item timers for entities flagged with spawnflags 256 (SECRET_ITEM).

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    Fixed broken lava geometry in demonkeepbug fix

    Demonkeep: fixed broken lava geometry, and added lavacaulk.

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    Fixed crash from out of range /clientmute parameterbug fix
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    Replaced shotgun shells with plasma cells in hellsgatebalance change

    Replaced useless shotgun shells with plasma cells.

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    Fixed demo playback issue with spaces in filenamebug fix

    Fixed inability to play demos back from frontend with spaces in filename.

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    Fixed corrupted userinfo handlingbug fix

    Worked around corrupted userinfo by kicking players with invalid userinfo - the 'sarge' bug.

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    Prevent crash when demoting a player from server consolebug fix

    Fixed crash when demoting a player from the server console.

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    Fixed texture issues on multiple mapsbug fix

    Cliffside, asylum, intervention: fixed some texture issues.

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    Fixed broken lava geometry in demonkeepbug fix

    Fixed broken lava geometry, and added lavacaulk.

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    Fixed texture issues in several mapsbug fix

    Cliffside, asylum, intervention: fixed some texture issues.

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    Centered alignment of crosshairs 11 and 13bug fix

    Fixed alignment of crosshairs 11 and 13 as they were not centered properly.

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    Fixed 'bad spawn' issue in training mapsbug fix

    Fixed 'training level: bad spawn' when playing online matches with many players on training maps.

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    Improved scoreboard message handlingbug fix

    Handled too big scoreboard messages better by falling back to a smaller message.

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    Improved handling of large scoreboard messagesbug fix

    Handle too big scoreboard messages better by falling back to a smaller message.

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    Added teleport decals to several mapsvisuals

    Midlife crisis, smash, sinister, solarium: added teleport decals.

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    Fixed factory-based tags formattingbug fix

    Fixed issue where factory-based tags were not getting a comma before them properly.

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    Added right side weapon bar optionui ux

    Settings menu: added right side weapon bar to weapon bar options.

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    Fixed classic weapon bar stretching in widescreenbug fix

    Fixed classic weapon bar being stretched in widescreen.

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    Fixed potential crash in listen serversbug fix

    Fixed a potential crash in listen servers when clearing out players who haven't de-authed from steam successfully.

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    Fixed HOM near bottom of bridge in overkillbug fix
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    Added lightning impact cap in settings menuui ux

    Settings menu: added lightning impact cap.

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    Changed key spawn timinggameplay

    Keys no longer spawn on match start, but instead spawn in at 30s + rand(15s). Added cvars to control or remove this ability.

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    Prevent crash when demoting playersbug fix

    Fixed crash when demoting a player from the server console.

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    Added /listaccess admin commandnew content

    Added /listaccess admin command to view access list by page.

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    Added FFA spawns to overlord mapnew content
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    Changed key spawn timinggameplay

    Keys no longer spawn on match start, but instead spawn in at 30s + rand(15s).

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    Fixed loading loop in training centerbug fix

    Fixed loading loop when clicking on the button in the training center.

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    Prevent potential crash in listen serversbug fix

    Fixed a potential crash in listen servers when clearing out players who haven't de-authed from steam successfully.

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    Removed spec item timers for secret itemsbug fix

    Don't show spec item timers for entities flagged with spawnflags 256 (SECRET_ITEM).

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    Fixed 'sarge' bug by kicking players with invalid userinfobug fix

    Worked around corrupted userinfo by kicking players with invalid userinfo. Behavior can be controlled with g_kickBadUserInfo.

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    Fixed classic weapon bar stretchingbug fix

    Fixed classic weapon bar being stretched in widescreen.

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    Added FFA spawns to overlord mapnew content

    Overlord: added FFA spawns.

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    Fixed bad spawn issue in training mapsbug fix

    Fixed 'training level: bad spawn' when playing online matches with lots of players on the training maps.

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    Fixed loading loop in training centerbug fix

    Fixed loading loop when clicking on the button in the training center.

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    Added voice chat indicator in settings menuui ux

    Settings menu: added voice chat indicator.

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    Added right side weapon bar optionui ux

    Added right side weapon bar to weapon bar options in settings menu.

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    Added teleport decals to several mapsvisuals

    Midlife crisis, smash, sinister, solarium: added teleport decals.

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    Updated settings menu for lightning impactui ux

    Settings menu: lightning impact was wrong type.

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    Added /listaccess admin commandnew content

    Added /listaccess admin command to view access list by page.

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    Fixed factory-based tags formattingbug fix

    Fixed issue where factory-based tags were not getting a comma before them properly.

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    Fixed missing FX on medkitbug fix
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    Corrected PLAY_TIME in stats reportingbug fix

    Fixed PLAY_TIME in stats reporting to not take into account warmup time.

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    Fixed alignment of crosshairs 11 and 13bug fix

    Fixed alignment of crosshairs 11 and 13 as they were not centered properly.

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    Fixed HOM near bottom of bridge in overkillbug fix

    Overkill: fixed HOM near bottom of bridge.

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    Fixed crash from out of range /clientmute parameterbug fix

    Fixed crash from out of range /clientmute parameter.

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    Corrected lightning impact type in settings menuui ux

    Settings menu: lightning impact was wrong type.

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    Fixed playback of demos with spaces in filenamebug fix

    Fixed inability to play demos back from frontend with spaces in filename.

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  3. 7 events
    QuakeCon 2016 Tournaments Announcedseasonal eventMilestone

    Official tournaments to be held August 4-7, 2016, featuring competitions for QUAKEWORLD 2on2 TDM Open and QUAKE LIVE Duel Masters Championship.

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    Fix for remote console issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue with remote console on the client and the server.

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    Server upgrade requiredsystem

    Servers will be required to upgrade due to version number bump, old servers will fall off the master server list.

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    QUAKEWORLD 2on2 TDM Opennew content

    Competition for up to thirty-two two-player teams battling in a double elimination bracket for a share of $25,000.

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    QUAKE LIVE Duel Masters Championshipnew content

    Exclusive tournament featuring top QUAKE LIVE competitors for $25,000 in a double elimination format.

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    Fix for remote console issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue with remote console on the client and the server.

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    Server upgrade requiredsystem

    Servers will be required to upgrade due to version number bump; old servers will fall off the master server list.

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