CALL OF DUTY(tm) 1.4 PATCH README
Last Updated: 2004-4-5
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT NOTES
This document details numerous additions, fixes, and changes to Call of Duty(tm) in the 1.4 patch.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use of the in-game console is not supported by
Activision(r). Please do not contact Activision(r) Customer Support
with issues that arise from using console commands in-game.
NOTES FOR MOD USERS:
- It is recommended that any user modifications that have been
installed to the Call of Duty directory be removed before installing
this patch. These modifications are not supported by Activision(r) and
may not be compatible with some of the new features that are included.
- Call of Duty does not support mods that have spaces in the mod's
folder name. Be sure that the folder that contains your mod does not
have spaces; otherwise users will not be able to download the files.
For example, a mod in a folder called "My Mod" would be invalid,
whereas "MyMod" or "My_Mod" would work.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Upon installing the 1.4 patch, you may be prompted
to re-enter your CD key. Please be sure to have your Call of Duty(tm)
CD key handy.
INVALID INSTALLATION MESSAGE: If you get a "Setup did not detect a
valid Call of Duty(tm) CD Key" error message when installing the 1.4
patch, you can try one of two things to address this issue:
1. Exit out of the patch setup and load up Call of Duty(tm)
Multiplayer. In the Multiplayer Options screen, re-enter your Call of
Duty(tm) CD key, exit the program, and then apply the patch again. 2. If you get the error again, exit out of the 1.4 patch
installer. Completely uninstall Call of Duty(tm) , reinstall the game,
and then apply the patch.
Either one of these solutions should correct the problem.
ERROR WHEN SAVING GAME: If you get a "Short write in FS_copyfiles
()" error message when attempting to save your game, it means that your
hard drive is full and there is not enough hard disk space to write the
saved game file. Please free up additional hard drive space in order to
correct this issue.
PUNKBUSTER(tm)
Call of Duty(tm) now includes PunkBuster(tm) Anti-Cheat software
technology. PunkBuster(tm) Anti-Cheat software technology and services
combat online cheating in Call of Duty(tm) Internet play.
The use of PunkBuster(tm) Anti-Cheat software is optional and is
provided without direct cost to our users. For more information about
PunkBuster(tm) or for PunkBuster(tm) support, please visit
http://www.evenbalance.com/.
NEW FEATURES
- Added one new multiplayer map. This map supports all current game types:
mp_stalingrad
Stalingrad - In the winter of 1942, Soviet infantry from the 13th
Guards Division struggle to hold a small apartment complex in the
southern end of the shattered city. Riflemen on both sides can cover
the open ground while flanking teams armed with automatic weapons
attempt to penetrate the enemy line through a deadly close-quarters
maze of urban interiors.
- New PunkBuster(tm) functionality included (as described above).
- Added a "PunkBuster" filter under the "Filters" section of the "Join Server" screen.
- Added a "PunkBuster" display column on the "Join Server" screen.
GAMETYPE FIXES
- Corrected an issue in "Search & Destroy" where leaning while
planting the bomb would cause the player to lean further than intended.
- Corrected an issue where a player could spawn without a gun model if the round ended while on a ladder.
MULTIPLAYER BUG FIXES
- Fixed a possible exploit with certain spectator-specific commands.
- Fixed a bug with the servercache.dat that caused some players to have difficulty loading the in-game browser.
- Fixed an issue where the number of servers displayed in the in-game browser would occasionally fluctuate.
- Fixed an issue where the pure server check would no longer ignore extraneous pak files if a demo had recently been played.
- Fixed a rare occurrence of the auto balance system preventing a player from joining either team.
