A new Steam update should be rolling out right now. There is a huge list of changes, including a fix for D3D problems and shield exploit fix. As usual, you will need to restart Steam in order to download the update automatically. You can find the entire change-log on the Steam website. Perhaps now the shield will be bug-free and ready for league play. Or perhaps not, only time will tell.[break="steam and CS change-log here"]
Steam Games - Update Tonight
December 10, 2003, 2:20 pm ยท Greg Coomer
An update for all Steam games will be released tonight at approximately 7:00 pm PST (03:00 GMT). Here's a complete list of the changes:
ALL GAMES:COUNTER-STRIKE:
- fixed problem in direct3d mode where the game would be unavailable for some users. direct3d mode should work now, but note that opengl will provide a better play experience if your video card is capable
- fixed regression that was causing the 'load failed' crash to happen on level change
- optimized some of the particle drawing code
- for mod makers - debugging mods no longer requires the steam.dll to be copied into the game directory
- fixed shield exploit that involved dropping a weapon and buying a pistol in a specific order; you must restart your dedicated server to pick up this change
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