I'm curious if it will be possible to download a Windows version on a Linux environment. Is that possible now with other games that already use the SteamCMD? Will it be possible with TF2 and other games?
On 20 February 2013 00:52, Kyle Sanderson <[email protected]> wrote: > Was the pure not working bug ever fixed in later engines (L4D*)? or will > this be introduced as a regression into the orangebox and CS:S branches? :s > > Thanks, > Kyle. > > > On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM, 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 > > > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
