I certainly hope they can be manually selected. I'm not paying for server space to play on someone else's server.
Matthew Gottlieb wrote: > I don't understand why server popularity would matter if servers are chosen > at random? > Can servers still be private or manually selected? > > Also, thanks all the info :) > > ~ Matt > > On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 7:34 PM, Matt Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Can we get some specs on the banner please? >> >> Size, file type, size restrictions etc... >> >> Eric Smith wrote: >> >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit >>> your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: >>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >>> >> -- >> Matt Lyons (Bsc CS & Soft Eng) >> Content Administrator, Internode Systems >> 150 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000 >> Ph: (08) 8228 2877 >> E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> WWW: www.internode.com.au >> "In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice; In >> practice, there is." >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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
