CALL OF DUTY(tm) 1.5 PATCH README
Last Updated: 2004-12-09
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT NOTES
This document details numerous additions, fixes, and changes to Call of Duty(tm) in the 1.5 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.
It is strongly recommended that you disable any anti-virus software before installing.
NOTES FOR MOD USERS:
- It is recommended that any user modifications that have been
installed to the Call of Duty(tm) 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(tm) 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 1.5 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 1.5
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 1.5 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.
NEW FEATURES
Added one new Multiplayer map. This map supports all current game types:
mp_tigertown
Tigertown is a small farm town located in Normandy, France which
has been partially destroyed by a heavy artillery attack. The
environment is designed for "Search and Destroy" as the American
Airborne forces push their way up the town's hillside to knock out the
flak88 and Tiger tank heavily guarded by the German Waffen SS. The
Allied forces need to attack strategically and gain ground quickly so
as to distract the Axis from properly defending their positions.
Precision flanking from both sides is a key factor when taking over and
controlling the town.
Players in HQ, RE, SD, TDM, and BEL games can now call timeouts. To
call a timeout, use \matchtimeout in the console. To end a timeout in
progress, use \matchtimein. These commands are bindable. (Note to
mod-makers: in order to allow your players to call timeouts, the
players have to belong to a team.ex: Allies/Axis.)
All time measurements are in milliseconds.
Related server cvars:
1. g_timeoutsAllowed - The number of timeouts allowed per side.
2. g_timeoutLength - The length of each timeout.
3. g_timeoutRecovery - The length of the preparation period which
occurs after a time-in is called, or after a timeout expires. This
recovery period is used to alert all players that play is about to
begin. 4. g_timeoutBank - The total amount of time a team can spend in timeout.
Related client cvars:
1. ui_timeoutsAllowed - Contains the value of the server's g_timeoutsAllowed cvar.
2. ui_timeoutLength - Contains the value of the server's g_timeoutLength cvar.
3. ui_timeoutRecovery - Contains the value of the server's g_timeoutRecovery cvar.
4. ui_timeoutBank - Contains the value of the server's g_timeoutBank cvar.
Added HTTP redirection for Servers running Mods or custom maps. To
enable redirection on the server, set sv_wwwDownload to 1. Set
sv_wwwBaseURL to the base directory where the files are stored. For
example, if the server had a file named 'myfile' meant to be stored
locally at \Call of Duty\Main, sv_wwwBaseURL should be set to
"http://samplewebpage1.com/". The file should be stored at
http://samplewebpage1.com/Main/myfile. To prevent clients from taking
up a slot on the server while downloading, set sv_wwwDlDisconnected to
1. This will free up a slot for the duration of the download and the
client will attempt to autoconnect when the download is complete. Set
cl_wwwDownload to 1 to enable redirection downloading on the client.
MULTIPLAYER ENHANCEMENTS
Client console lock- Servers can now opt to disable a client's
access to the console by setting sv_disableClientConsole to 1. Mod
creators should reference the "Decimal Type Field" information under
Scripting and Mods support.
Added g_deadChat - This server setting gives admins the ability to
allow dead players to chat with live players. Set this cvar to 1 to
enable dead chatting.
Added extra vote options - Players can now vote to change the
killcam, draw friendly icons, and friendly fire settings. (These do not
use new cvars, rather they give players the chance to change existing
ones: scr_killcam, scr_drawfriend, and scr_friendlyfire.)
Voting cvars for all vote options - Allows server admins to decide
which voting options their clients have access to. Set the cvar to 1 if
you want to permit players' votes on that option. New Cvars:
g_allowVoteKick, g_allowVoteMap, g_allowVoteMapRestart,
g_allowVoteMapRotate, g_allowVoteTempBanUser, g_allowVoteTypeMap,
g_allowVoteDrawFriend, g_allowVoteFriendlyFire, and g_allowVoteKillCam.
TDM scoring- Added an option to have killing teammates or
committing suicide during a TDM game reduce the team's score as well as
the individual's. This option is controlled by a cvar
(scr_teamscorepenalty) and defaults to 0, which is the original scoring
method.
Private clients - The server browser now accurately displays the
total number of clients on a server-regardless of whether some of them
are private clients. The number of open private client slots is never
displayed. Instead, when a private client slot is filled, the perceived
max clients value will increase.
Improved portal seams throughout the game.
Corrected an exploit that caused some servers to shut down unexpectedly.
Corrected an issue where screenshots sometimes appeared black on ATI(r) Radeon(tm) 9800 cards
The games_mp.log file now records and formats all information properly in games longer than 999 minutes.
The command "updatescreen" no longer turns off the ambient sound
scr_friendlyfire, scr_killcam, and scr_drawfriend are now read only
cvars and need to be setup in a config file prior to running a server.
These cvars can be changed in-game by using the voting system provided
voting is enabled.
SCRIPTING AND MOD SUPPORT
IMPORTANT NOTE: Several features of the 1.5 Call of Duty(tm) patch
are intended for makers of end-user mods or to allow compatibility with
certain mod features. Most of the items listed below will only function
properly with scripting support from a mod.
New Server-Side Mod functionality - Server admins now have a way to
flag pak files as being "Server-Side only" and clients will never
attempt to download those pak files, regardless of client or server
autodownload settings. To enable this feature, place the following text
anywhere in the name of the pak file: "_svr_" (without the quotes). For
instance, myservermod.pk3 would become myservermod_svr_.pk3. This
allows a server admin to leave downloading on at all times without
clients attempting to download the mod and will be especially helpful
for modded servers that run custom maps.
Added Squad chat - Players can now be assigned to squads from
script. In script, set the "self.sessionsquad" variable to one of the
squad values: "free", "squad_alpha" or "squad_bravo". The default
setting is "free". There is a new console command, which allows players
to send a message to only their squad mates. In the console, type
"say_squad ". If the player is in a squad, his message will
be sent to each of his squadmates. If he is not in a squad, the message
will be sent to each of his teammates. Finally, if he is not on a team,
it will be sent to everyone. To bind this functionality to a key, use
"\bind [key] "messagesquad"".
Increased max cvar limit for MP: MAX_CVARS = 2048
Added Script command for player speed (The "maxspeed" script
command sets a player's speed before stance modifiers. If this feature
is not used, the game functions as normal. Ex: self maxspeed(250)
Decimal Type Fields added - Menus can now be tweaked (to compensate
for the loss of console access when using sv_disableclientconsole).
Print float values by using ITEM_TYPE_DECIMALFIELD in the menu files.
Pair up the decimal field with the cvar/itemdef you wish to set and
make sure that, within the decimal field's itemdef, there is a
cvarfloat defining the field's permitted numerical range.
Added Autodemo - The autodemo capability consists of two script
commands: autodemostart and autodemostop. These commands should be
placed in the .gsc and the syntax of the command is this:
player autodemostart();. To enable the autodemo capability on the
server, set g_autodemo to 1. To force a client to accept the autodemo
command, set cg_autodemo to 1. Autodemos must be enabled on the server
in order for the client's setting to matter-if g_autodemo is set to 0,
clients will not receive the command.
Added Autoscreenshot - The autoscreenshot capability relies on a
script command: autoscreenshot. This command should be placed in the .gsc
and the syntax of the command is this: player autoscreenshot();. To
enable the autoscreenshot capability on the server, set
g_autoscreenshot to 1. To force a client to accept the autoscreenshot
command, set cg_autoscreenshot to 1. Autoscreenshots must be enabled on
the server in order for the client's setting to matter-if
g_autoscreenshot is set to 0, clients will not receive the command.
Added a new demo fast forward command - "jumptodemoend".
Added 'getstance()' - A script command which returns which stance a
player is in: stance = self getstance(); Returned values will be
"stand", "crouch", or "prone."
