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 Call of Duty World at War: Patch 1.5 info released 

Call of Duty World at War: Patch 1.5 info released

Hey PC fans,

I wanted to take the time to go over the Patch 1.5 details with you all. There is no release date yet. This patch is in test right now and assuming that there aren’t any problems, the following updates will be made:

• PC Patch 1.5:
• CO-OP hosts can now kick players from their lobby
• Improved dog spawning in MP
• Addressed an issue with Zombie pathing
• Fixed an instance of the player model displaying incorrectly
• Some unhandled exception errors have been addressed
• Improved server browser’s refresh functionality when the Source is set to ‘Favorites’
• Added support for CODTV
• “cg_DrawFPS 1” now only displays FPS and cg ms/frame
• Added RCon command "teamstatus" to display players’ team information

Additionally, the following Modding items have been addressed – modders take note:

• Mods: Added joinsquad script function
• Mods: Players can now join CO-OP lobbies that are hosting map names with more than eighteen characters
• Mods: Users can now load custom maps when the usermaps folder contains fifty or more custom maps
• Mods: Removed the loading of duplicate assets that contributed to the ‘2048 materials’ error
• Mods: Increased the amount of mods displayable in the Mods menu
• Mods: Fixed a crash related to the mod.arena file

I’d like to call attention to the CoDTV support – we’ve been working closely with Garetjax, the creator of CoDTV.tv over the past few months. It is important to note: we did not create or integrate CoDTV into Call of Duty: World at War; rather, we implemented the necessary support functionality into the game client for his CoDTV program to function. Visit CoDTV.tv for additional updates on that project.

Finally, we are continuing to work on support for Map Pack 2 on the PC. I have no specific information to provide on this yet, but I will update the community when there are more details.

Regards,
-JD

- Source - Thanks to Joker via text message

I have highlighted 2 fixes that looks like may fix the duplicate q port issue on our gallipoli server though dont hold your breath

This is a trailer for the upcoming HBO mini series "The Pacific". Will it be as good as Band of Brothers, I don't know but it does look good.

ARMA 2 update v1.02

The official ARMA 2 update has been released (Version 1.00 or 1.01 -> 1.02)

Download Mirrors: (File Size 120MB)

RapidShare
Arma-FR.net
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Armedassault.info
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Version 1.02 Highlights

* Improved AI driving skills
* Lowered enemy AI skills for regular and recruit difficulty levels
* Improved Micro AI tactics, attack in pairs, path limiting to avoid passing through walls.
* Fixed multiplayer session NAT negotiation
* Improved game stability (various crash opportunities fixed)
* Multiple save slots supported
* Improved terrain shape beyond map borders
* Various campaign and localization fixes and improvements
* Modules (F7) support added in the Mission Editor
* Added option to disable various post-process effects (bloom, blur etc.)

How to install:

- Run the patch setup executable, the patch is then applied automatically.
- It will install the entire contents of the patch to a folder within your ArmA 2 installation (default is C:Program FilesBohemia InteractiveArmA 2 or Bohemia InteractiveArmA2).
- Please note that it is NOT possible to rollback to a previous version after the installation of this patch, only a full reinstall of the game is possible.
- It is not recommended to use any savegames created in versions 1.00 or 1.01.

Windows Server 1.02 Beta information click here File size 4MB

- Source: official ARMA II forums

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