Here's some info for your enjoyment about the new netcode patch, which we're all anxiously waiting to get our greedy little hands on and test on our favorite CS server:
Over at Daily Radar they've got the goods, check it out:
Over at Daily Radar they've got the goods, check it out:
We didn't get a chance to fairly evaluate the improved network code. We played games with between 15 and 20 people, but it was all within a single LAN, and ping times were around 20ms. According to Robin, the network code has been completely rewritten and will show a vast improvement for everyone, especially those folks on dial-up modems. We are looking forward to testing that out over the Internet.Well said, I can't wait to see how my burly old 56K handles the new code. Catch that whole write-up here!
When it is going to be released, of course, is what everyone wants to know -- we spoke to Valve today, and it looks like next Tuesday is the day they are aiming for. Of course, if something comes up, they would push it back. So enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend because once you come back, Half-Life is going to own your ass again.