Launcher Update 1629

(jRAD) #1

A new version of the launcher is up with the following changes and additions:

[ul]
[li]An improved News landing page[/li][li]A simple Quick Match feature for joining the best server ping- and population-wise[/li][li]Rendering compatibility fixes[/li][li]Improvements to the Error Reporting service[/li][li]Many tweaks and improvements to the User Interface[/li][li]Many minor bug fixes.[/li][/ul]

Please let us know about any issues or suggestions you have for the Launcher in this thread.

(Volcano) #2

what the devil is the Barracks

should have number to indicate how many friends are currently online on the friends button, so atm for me there is 1. Friends (1)

(Samurai.) #3

I have no idea, but my only guess could be towards some form of aim training/dueling server type of thing or a player profile (stat page), but intrigued to find out what it really is!

(Volcano) #4

it better be something like this
//youtu.be/aUc62jD-G0o

(Nail) #5

where are the 2 new servers located ?

(Mustang) #6

I like the spinning DB loading icon.

SG = Singapore

(Breo) #7

I would like to have a continent or ping filter :cool:

(Mustang) #8

Max ping filter, yes please.

Also FF filter doesn’t work.

(INF3RN0) #9

When did the servers cap at 12 players?

(en2ie) #10

Not sure about the white noise images when there is no map screenshot, but otherwise all is good :slight_smile:

Once there are more players/games I can see myself using the quick match button alot - but it would be nice to select what type of gamemode I want to play.

(Mustang) #11

A week ago.

I want this:

It uses your already filtered list, so just filter by gametype then quick match it.

(Mustang) #12

Also needs an option to set a favourite tab so I can automatically be put on the server browser when starting the launcher.

(meat) #13

I tried the Quick match button today, I wanted to see if it would connect me to the only server with players on it which was the UK veteran server which had 7 players. I was put on one of the USA servers not sure which one but I was the only player, I live in the USA. It picked a server with a good ping for me, but I would prefer to play on a server with other players. So I am guessing ping is the dominate factor in determining the best server?
I had my filters set at the default.

I think it would be a good idea to put a option in the filter for best ping, and which could be used with the number of Free slots filter. When using the quick match button if there nothing that works that meets both filters criteria, I think the number of slots available should be dominate and I should be put on a server that matches the number of Free slots filter, even if it is a server in the UK. It would beat being on a empty server.

(Humate) #14

Seriously wtf is the Barracks?

:slight_smile:

(Bangtastic) #15

my tip is some tutorial stuff

(SockDog) #16

I hope we’re not in a situation where joining a server with players on is dependant on sacrificing ping.

Barracks = Clan Support (my guess)

(Mustang) #17

Tutorial, training, tournament, ladder, clan, stats… at least one of these I would think.

(Nail) #18

I’m thinking Barracks has something to do with picking loadouts etc.

(INF3RN0) #19

I assumed it was the store page or something of that nature.

(sunshinefats) #20

I’ve had a few occasions where I was checking the servers and the pings never come up…it’s all just blank.
No idea why it happens but restarting the launcher usually makes it go away.