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
