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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