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diff --git a/QW/release233_notes.txt b/QW/release233_notes.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0f78a81 --- /dev/null +++ b/QW/release233_notes.txt @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ + +QuakeWorld 2.33 Test Release +---------------------------- + +QuakeWorld 2.33 is a test release to address several issues that have +come to light in the QuakeWorld community. Several different DoS +(Denial Of Service) attacks have surfaced that need addressed. + +This test release contains both a new client and server to address these +problems. This release is currently compatible with 2.30 servers and clients, +but this will not be true once the test period has completed. The next +release of QuakeWorld with be 2.4 and will be changed so previous versions +will no longer function. This is necessary in order to fully combat all +the denial of service attacks currently present and to facility some changes +in the prevention of cheating. + +The QuakeWorld 2.33 client has the follow changes and issues addressed: + +- Bug where client would crash during a level change if a skin name longer +than 16 characters on the server has been fixed. +- The client now ignores foreign connection requests while connected to a +server. +- A foreign message packet with C-style format strings no longer cause a +client crash. +- Large packets sent to the client could cause it to exit with a fatal error +- Timing issues with later versions of Windows 95 and Windows 98 that would +cause clients to mistime their frame times and result in a player that could +run faster/slower on a server has been changed and fixed. +- When the client is running in a window, going to the menu or the console +automatically frees up the mouse cursor. + +QuakeWorld 2.33 server changes: + +- Server now unpauses when all clients disconnect. +- A possible server crash with large userinfo data has been fixed +- A minor buffering error in network data was fixed + +Feedback for the release should be directed to Zoid at zoid@idsoftware.com + + + + |