This might be bit of a pip dream, but I wonder if it would be feasible to make the move to SteamPipe during a optional update? As in, not adding any actual content just yet but still moving everything to Steampipe, so Server hosters can make the move at their own leisure. Cause as far as I can tell, this will only change how the files are distributed for client/server but won't really change the server workings that much.
I do assume the use of VPK's will speed up server updating. On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 3:36 AM, Fletcher Dunn <[email protected]>wrote: > The orangebox engine games (Team Fortress 2, Counter Strike:Source, Day > of Defeat:Source, HL2:Deathmatch) are being upgraded to SteamPipe. Steam’s > new-and-improved content delivery system. SteamPipe is currently used by > most games on Steam.**** > > ** ** > > This change will impact server operators in at least two significant ways: > **** > > ** ** > > **· **You will use steamcmd instead of the HLDSUpdateTool to > install/update the server.**** > > **· **The conversion will entail significant changes to the way > the files appear in the local filesystem on the server and client. The > client no longer uses GCF files. Instead, most assets are packed up into > VPK, and those VPKs are the same on the server and the client. The server > no longer uses 1000’s of loose files.**** > > ** ** > > We’re using the TF beta to test these changes and identify the bugs, and > give everybody a chance to make sure their favorite mod or plugin will work > in the new system.**** > > ** ** > > Everybody is encouraged to download the TF beta!**** > > ** ** > > We’ve prepared an FAQ that discusses the details of the change and answers > the questions we anticipate:**** > > https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7388-QPFN-2491**** > > ** ** > > Please report gameserver related bugs in this mailing list.**** > > ** ** > > Client bugs can be reported through this mailing list, or in the TF beta > forum.**** > > http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1038**** > > ** ** > > Thanks for your help, and happy testing!**** > > ** ** > > (And remember, playtime in the beta counts towards item drops in the > release game.)**** > > ** ** > > - Fletch**** > > ** ** > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds > >
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