Red Faction 1.10 Patch

Volition has released the 1.10 update for the Red Faction Multiplayer Test. It addresses many issues found in the initial release, and includes a new Capture the Flag map! A full list of version changes can be found below.

The 1.10 update can be installed through the Update feature in the Red Faction Launcher, or downloaded as a manual updater from one of the sites listed above.

As always, we're anxious to get feedback on this Test release. Please email rf_multitest@volition-inc.com with any bug reports or comments.

1.10 version changes:
* Added new CTF level, "Blasted Canyon" (ctf01demo).
* Added several new CTF status messages for caps, pickups, etc.
* Added player IP addresses to "info" server display.
* Added modified "info" display for clients.
* Added "ban" and "ban_ip" server console commands.
* Added "LAN only" checkbox to Multi/Create/Options, also to the Servers screen. LAN vs. THQMultiplay (Internet) games are now 100% distinct.
* Reworked reliable packet layer to help reduce overall latency for critical game events. Should improve problems with people being arbitrarily kicked from a server or timeouts when joining.
* Reworked code related to weapon switching, item respawning/pickups, and CTF gameplay.
* Made framerate optimizations and eliminated some hitching problems.
* Fixed handheld remote charge rendering bug.
* Fixed item pickup bug in large games.
* Fixed bug where newly respawned players would appear to stand still, then teleport on other client machines.
* Fixed flamethrower vs. dedicated server bug.
* Fixed general flamethrower damage problem.
* Fixed flakiness with ~ console toggle key.
* Fixed "name" and "kick" commands to properly work with capital letters.
* Minor weapons tweaks.