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Left 4 dead update, add-on campaigns
Undead2k
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Posted on 25-06-2009 20:13
Not much of an update but aynways;

Client
Removed an infinite ammo exploit for molotovs

Add-on Campaign Support
Players download third party campaigns as single .VPK file
Players can manage and select add-on maps and campaigns via game UI
Added matchmaking support and download/update prompt for add-on campaigns
Custom campaign support in Leader boards
If not already registered, left4dead.exe registers .VPK extension to allow automatic install of add-ons
Servers and the steam API have been extended to allow servers to send up a list of keys for matchmaking up to 1200 bytes in size

Left 4 Dead Authoring Tools
Fixed missing fgd error
Added vpk.exe command line tool for extracting, creating, and appending .VPK files
Removed info_versus (not used)
Added info_gamemode which fires outputs for Coop, Versus or Survival depending on what game mode the map is loaded in
Updated tutorial_standards example map, repackaged as 'Dead Line' campaign example add-on
Sample content now includes source files for official maps

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Now we can search for servers with custom content that are using VPK files. Could be interesting.
 
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Mr Waffles
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Posted on 25-06-2009 21:12
Yay, now we can play custom caimpaigns and versus.

But I'm still annoyed how long this took and the otehr things needed in l4d are needed. For example, medkits need to stop spawning in versus but keep the safe room and finales kits. Nothings more frustrating than doinga great attack as infected but then all the work is undone by lucky medkits spawns. Also wheres teh 4x4 matchmaking? Pubstomping is not my thing since it's boring and it would be nice to challenge against another group of friends without going to the hassle of inviting people.
 
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