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 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >> please visit: >> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux >> >> > > > ================================================ > This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the > person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the > recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise > disseminating it or any information contained in it. > > In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please > telephone +44 845 868 1337 > or return the E.mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > _______________________________________________ > 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
