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    Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    Apparently Jowood has released a brand new demo for Soldner. This is not a patch. The old demo needs to be removed from your computer and the new one installed.

    New demo can be downloaded from fileplanet here: FILEPLANET

    Here is the list of things this new demo fixed:

    Major Fixes:

    Overall number of worldwide simultaneous players has been substantially increased. More servers are now available for players to access.

    Fixed crash bug caused by crypter code

    Fixed crash bug caused by refresh rate overrides of some drivers

    fixed crash when portal disconnects player while playing

    fixed crash if you die while throwing a grenade

    fixed some problems with Win98

    New soldier collision code which fixes several problems

    A lock icon has been placed next to server names, indicating that server is password protected.

    serverlist gets pinged faster (note: "xxx" means server has firewall and cannot transmit ping rate)

    implemented "pop-up" map which can be used without having to leave game ("M Key)

    Added new menu option that allows rate setting for different internet connection speeds

    Implemented basic filters for server lists. Now servers can be filtered for the following:

    Favorites

    Hide password protected servers

    Hide high ping servers

    Hide servers w/earlier version of demo

    Hide empty, full servers

    Hostages are now released when you get them to the extraction area in Hostage Rescue mode



    Play Balancing Fixes:

    raised pricing of sniper kit and bombing kit

    C4 bombs now last only 10 minutes

    refill rate of medkit and toolkit raised

    throwing grenades now reveals hidden snipers

    commander remains as commander even if he is killed. Only way to have a new cmdr is to revote or disconnect

    · raised the distance player names are shown

    · increased range of Infra-Red and Night Vision devices

    · adjusted capture radius of flags

    · Player only spawns once per round in Team Deathmatch and Hostage Rescue mode

    · adjusted MG3 and PKM bullet spread value

    · adjusted reloading speeds of all launchers

    · changed behavior of non guided and locking missiles



    Minor Fixes:

    · Put delay of 60 seconds in place for team changes

    · slight map adjustments

    · implemented different tree destructions

    · fixed many problems with swimming

    · changed soldier jump and way jumps are handled

    · fixed some gesture mix up with text and sound

    · fixed fence animation with broken fences

    · fixed several minor menu problems

    · Soldier stance display now works correctly with Ctrl Key

    · fixed reloading and timer display on unit secondary weapons

    · put tutorial screens in place

    · Implemented team menu to allow equipping before spawning in Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch modes

    · Fixed several inconsistencies with unit settings regarding scopes, camera, weapons and physics

    · fixed the slow motion bug for units without controllers (driver/pilots)

    · fixed vanishing lock hud with apaches and hinds

    · flashbang now has sound

    · fixed/adjusted many sounds of units

    · volume for long distance sounds adjusted

    · implemented occlusion culling for faster speed

    · fixed some particle effects problems with map change and units on hooks

    · speedup of water Fx and fog

    · improved support for logging crash errors

    · removed ability to connect to local client with web interface



    NOTE: There is a rare crash that a user may experience. The crash has to do with distance rendering of rockets. It is being addressed, but should not affect your gaming experience overall as it has been rare.

    To be honest, the poor quality of the original beta left me with almost zero desire to try this next one. I would only download it if some of you were impressed with this new one...Right now, JOINT OPERATIONS , is satisfying my craving for larger maps and more realistic military action...



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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    Quote Originally Posted by eternal
    A much better download site than fileplanet.

    Download links
    Looks an awful lot like the first version of the beta demo. Some of the dates are from before the version 2 was released.

    I'm going to wait until some of you guys have tried it out. Fanatik already downloaded it and said he'd post his opinion of it.
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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    Quote Originally Posted by eternal
    Yeah I just noticed that. I think those are for the original demo. Sorry guys.
    List of mirrors, take your pick:

    http://soldner.jowood.com/?RubrikIdentifier=726&lang=en

    I won't use FilePlanet anymore if I can help it... If I downloaded more stuff it would be worth it to get a membership, but it's just not worth it for me right now...

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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    Well, I downloaded it because Jex found a fast mirror. It sucks. I still can't connect to a server. I guess I'll try again in a few days just in case they need to upgrade servers or something. I haven't even played the game because it either crashes or I can't get on a server.
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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    Quote Originally Posted by =Sarc=
    Well, I downloaded it because Jex found a fast mirror.
    OK, you have the address to a fast mirror. You've confirmed that it is fast. You posted in the forums about it.

    BUT YOU DIDN'T SHARE THE LINK?????

    I'm just mad because everyplace I've tried to DL from has disconnected me. I don't need a fast mirror since I'm on dialup...

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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    hehehe... htanks for sharing sarc


    GRabbin it now

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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    I'm going out on a limb here but,

    PORTAL'S SUCK
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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    Maybe they should release a singleplayer demo instead of this multiplayer portal crap. I don't know the reason for this second version. We can't test the fixes if we still can't play the game because of portal overload.
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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2



    So...I'm guessing from the replies so far that no one has made it into the game yet to test out the improvements?


    ...en4rcment decides to keep 200 megs free on his hardrive for now...



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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    yeah, I could not connect to anythng..

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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    Any word on this?

    I managed to connect to some server, but there was very little activity. Either they are holding a lot up their sleeve with this beta or it's going to end up being another delayed release.

    If they do end up releasing on time, I won't expect much in the stability department..

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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    I haven't bothered trying it out since it was released. It had the same problems as the first demo. I'm too fed up to check the forums if their stupid portal is working again. And, that "Soldner" wave file that plays on launch has really pissed me off.

    I doubt it will be released on time. There are too many problems with the portal system. I have a bad feeling it will be the downfall of Soldner. SP may rock but MP will have problems if their portal servers can't scale up to meet traffic.
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    Re: Soldner Beta Demo version 2

    IMO this game sucks already. I played it and I don't like the way it plays. The controls seem too awkward and there's something abot the look and feel of it that really puts me off. JO on the other hand at least seems to play right (though lacks a lot of realism which is a pity).

    The instant sniper hide - where you become completely invisible is ridiculous. That's really going to work well isn't it? Why not just provide more ground cover. The money system will just piss people off. Limited funds won't go down well on a server full of pubbies. Who will play on a server that limits the funds as opposed a server that lets you buy what you want. The funding will only work on servers that play cooperatively (So that'd be TG then ) but who at TG is buying it? Enough to get a decent game going?

    I had quite high expectations for this game and so far they have been let down in the demo. There is no "instant sniper hide" as reported by some online review as holes in buildings seem to appear randomly and not at the point of impact, meaning you can't just punch a hole in a wall and set up.

    So having played the 2nd demo I have seen no difference in the game. The protal system still sucks and the maps are still uninspiring. Personally I think OFP is better.
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    Dude, how cant you like the game? I played for like 10 hours strait and never got tired of it. Wake up dude. Give new controls a try and it most definently pays off. Especially this game.
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