The convar was removed as we had no effective way to otherwise protect it. Large numbers of servers were using exploits to set the value of this cvar without the users permission.
If you write a plugin that runs client commands and you believe you have a command that won't let you exploit a users game process (i.e rebind keys, kills them, etc) then mail me (offlist) the details and we can talk about adding it to the allowed list. Zblock in particular can still function perfectly, they can use the API we specially added for them to query CVAR values and then kick users with cvars outside of their configuration ranges. - Alfred -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan E Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 8:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [hlds] RE: [hlds_linux] Source Engine Dedicated server beta (cl_restrict_server_commands) Yes, I commend Valve for getting betas out now instead of having things come out broken. I've already tried to help by letting Alfred know about some issues with the new release. I'm just curious as to what the missing cl_restrict... is about. Dan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NaughtyGeek Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 11:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [hlds] RE: [hlds_linux] Source Engine Dedicated server beta (cl_restrict_server_commands) I'm really going to have to disagree with you on this one. We all jumped up and down and said we needed betas before releases and here we are with a beta to test. Change is a necessary evil and most of the people here seem to have made assumptions with the information that was provided. The cl_restrict.... may have been removed, but Alfred has yet to reply to this list stating if it's been replaced, revised or otherwise. Everyone seems to be eager to jump down Valve's throat without acknowledging the fact that they are making an effort to work with us. Where's the big shout out to Valve from you guys that were spamming this list after every update you didn't get a beta for. We all know that updates will likely break things and it sucks to have to always find a new way to skin the same cat, but that's the way software works and most of you know that. Alfred, thanks from those of us who appreciate the steps you're making at trying to work with the community rather than against it. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Keeper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Plugin makers work hard to make plugins that help server operators as well > as bring some new fun into the game for players without having to > redistribute a mod. Valve is falling over itself to keep us from doing this. > It's the community support and creativity that keep a game alive, and they > have never gotten this. > > I'll tell you this, when HL2DM dies for me, steam will disappear from my > computer for good. I will never buy another thing from them again. Unless > they change their outlook towards the existing community and put some effort > into supporting us. > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
