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The DLC Map Pack 1 that I mentioned in the last post is now out. Of course that's ONLY for the consoles so far. STILL no word or details on the PC version....will it be free, when will it release, who will host it, and so forth. Sure does suck being last in line but $ talks and the console sales must still exceed PC for such delays to exist. We don't have to like it tho'....and I don't.
The AWE5 mod is working out very well. As usual it's taken a bit of trial/error to get settings tweaked but it seems real close to perfect at the moment. I'm still in contact with the devs regarding little things that need fixed (the Vote function is now fixed, you are welcome very much ;) and am pushing to get the double "Use" key tap for satchel detonations fixed. If anything else comes to mind let me know and I'll pass it on.
I'm also starting to configure some limited weapon loadouts per map, so certain maps will only allow certain pre-defined weapons. This can drastically change a map's playing style. For example the "Dome" map is often a "Betty-fest" fight over the upstairs ledge. That won't be the case with the Betty's excluded and short-range weapons only. Of course I can always toggle things back to "normal" or change the loadouts for variety down the road.
Maps. Starting to see some really nice custom maps finally, like "506th", "Ambush", and the newest "Sabre" map. The same author that gave us "Ambush" (the jungle map with the waterfalls and tunnel) is releasing a "Marsh" map that looks just as good. A few final bugs are being fixed along with a few fixes for "Ambush"...should have both up on the server this weekend.
Do note that we have very limited space on the redirect server for custom maps. Since the sizes are bigger than in COD4 I can't fit as many out there. Kind of a PITA as I can only keep a dozen or so maps at any one time. If any of you have a free web server that has lots of space (say +3GB) and decent bandwidth, and are willing to share, let me know.
Mamba, out
