Update Available (2.0.1.3)

Posted by GEN3RIC

When you start BC2CC, it will automagically update, so long as you don't hit 'skip'.  :)   I've been listening to your feedback very carefully, and have pushed out some minor updates to fix issues that you have all enthusiastically and promptly reported.  Here is what should be fixed, but of course if you're experiencing otherwise, report it in the comment area.

Added features

• Right click a player to give them a reserved slot.  Optionally, send them a notification of their newly granted slot.
• When slaying a player from the context menu, you can send them a message telling them they were slayed by the admin. This can help avoid the server getting a bad reputation.
• Both Add As Admin and Add to Reserved will be grayed out if they are already on the list.  No sense in doubling up efforts.
• Added Rules to Auto Admin.  This can replace your PB tasks if you don't mind a simpler solution.
  • It is currently limited to Say only while some kinks are worked out with the optional Yell version.
  • Players can access the rules at any time using !rules
  • Admins can send abusive players the rules by using the command /!rules playername
    • Remember, you only need to get the first few letters of their name, not their clan tag of course.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the Name & Shame, First Kill, Kill Streak, Ace Player areas where a bug was preventing Enabled & number variables from saving.
• Fixed the quite common [for everybody but the developers] bug being reported regarding PunkBuster "Incorrect string format"
  • It's cropped up many times after alleged fixes, so I am wary to say I have fixed it. Please inform us if you're getting it.

Official 2.0 Release

Posted by GEN3RIC

On Wednesday, DICE will deliver the simultaneous release of the R8 client and R15 servers. The next version of BC2CC will take advantage of all the new features built into the new server protocol. Before you all rush off to install this, please note that your server must be upgraded in order for you to connect to it. With this revision we are introducing a new installation package which provides a much easier installation and updating procedure.

You will not have to set your servers up again and your preferences will be saved, so the upgrade process should be painless. BC2CC requires the .NET 4 Framework, and if it is not installed, the installer will provide a link for you to download and install. No restart is necessary. You can install this update parallel to your current version of 1.2.1, so if you have older servers, use the old version of BC2CC. The new version will warn you if you attempt to connect to a server that is not compatible.

So what's in this release? Lots. DICE gave us plenty of facetime with the new rcon protocol so we have some exciting features. Here's the rundown.

Player List

• Tickets displayed on player list
• Player kit info is visualized by mouse over
• Session actions: restart round, skip round, or end round (allows you to choose the winner)
• Kit Icon for players
• Improved Kick/Ban system [allows you to write in a reason]

Server List

• More accurate player counts
• Restart a server which you are connected to (warning, any server variables not set in startup.txt could be overwritten)

Map Options

• Drag & Drop maps to and from the playlist

Server Options

• Allowed to set the server name from the tool now
• Server description length is 400 chars and a pipe '|' inserts a line break
• Addition of idle timeout (0 removes the timeout entirely)
• Enable/Disable the profanity filter in chat
• Advanced Team Kill rules
• Per-Level variable customization

Miscellaneous

• Reserved slots was improved in server code.  Add as many to the list as you want, it will not reduce your max capacity
• Added admin console to directly execute commands for advanced users
• Yell from chat area allows you to choose the duration (saves to preferences)
• Welcome Message (found in server details.  Right click server > Edit) is now sent when the player spawns. Make sure to change this, it is now recommended to be 0-10 seconds

Auto Admin

• Kill Streak
  • Choose advanced options like when the streak starts and what the intervals are
  • Set custom phrases for beginning, continuing, and ending a streak. Hover over the text box to see the variables to use in your phrase
• First Kill / First Dogtag
  • Notify the server of the first kill of the match
  • Dogtag mode lets you set a custom phrase for when the first dogtags are taken
• Ace Player
  • If somebody is leading the pack, this lets the server know.
  • Set it to a timed interval so they aren't annoyed by the notifications
  • Choose custom phrases for notifications with variables (hover over to see them)
• Name & Shame
  • A potentially hilarious mod that will notify the server if somebody is killed with an embarrassing weapon.
  • Choose from a preset list of weapons that are difficult or embarrassing to kill with
  • Set a custom phrase for each weapon
• Assassination
  • This mode lets players volunteer themselves to be assassins.
  • 2 players are pitted against each other.  Others may help, but YOU must kill them to win
  • Optionally, you can allow the player to know the kit they're using, and every time they spawn they are updated
  • Time limited
  • Always-On function will keep the ball rolling as long as it's enabled.  Otherwise, an in-game command must be used to start the game.
• War
  • For serious league play.
  • Enter a phrase, and a countdown (in seconds), and when the countdown reaches 0, the map restarts, thus beginning a live match
  • Optionally, players can !ready before the match will start
• Public Commands
  • !admins
    • show admins registered on the server
  • !calladmin
    • send a message to all admins
  • !disconnect
    • a fun and frivolous way to disconnect!
  • !serverinfo
    • see the vital information of the server like maplist, server name, etc
  • !statsme
    • view stats of how many times you've killed or died, grouped by weapon
  • !maplist
    • returns the maplist
  • Notifications
    • Alert the server when an admin is joining the game
    • Advertise that you are using BC2CC and that public commands exist. This is an unobtrusive message flashed once when they join. (Recommended to use "say" mode)

That's a big update! So what's not in this update? Missing in this update is a !rules public command which will display a list of rules you have set.  This will eliminate the need to use Punkbuster Tasks (an overtly complicated and message system), handy if you are not using PB.  Also, these rules can optionally be displayed when a player enters the server.  Class and weapon restrictions are also not included in this release, but will be added shortly.  Please note, restrictions cannot be added if you are running a ranked server due to the server TOS.  If it were allowed, your server can and likely will be canceled.  Also missing: tight server/Twitter integration with possibility to respond to @mentions and adds with in-game notifications of followers.  This will be heavily tested prior to release to ensure there is no abuse.  Votekick will be added in the next few days, look for an update when you start BC2CC.

Why? Because things take a long time, and this is our hobby.  Support us if you appreciate what we do for you!

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