CS 1.6 update live

23-10-2008 03:16

The new CS 1.6 update is now live. The changelog is as follows:

The update includes Steamworks features such as player avatars in the scoreboard when playing Counter-Strike and Condition Zero.
Bug Fixes
Removed the need to manually re-login and re-authenticate to Steam while in game
Fixed a crash on startup when running windowed with a non-standard desktop resolution
Removed the display of saytext (in-game chat text) from players whom you've blocked in Steam friends
Locked down several engine cvars to prevent malicious script exploits
Enforced file consistency on several sprites in Counter-Strike
Removed "ex_extrapmax" cvar (no longer needed)
Server
Added "-noaff" command-line option to disable setting of thread affinity
Added "bannedcfg" cvar so admins can choose which file is written to by the "writeid" command

About the demos we have some good news, it seems it is very easy to convert protocol 47 demos to protocol 48, we will get on this right away and get our entire demo archive converted as fast as possible.

Since the clients were updated, HLTV needs to be too, this might affect the first matches in tomorrows Global Challenge in Dubai, as they need to update as well, I will do my best to get our HLTV's update tonight, but there might be some problems during the first round tomorrow, so please have patience. The booking will also be offline till sometime tomorrow until everything is updated, make sure to get your CS servers updated as soon as possible so you can get the new version of HLTV on it.

so? what about silent walk.. has anything been done there?

2008-10-23 03:25

7 replies

From what I have been told if you don't use scroll, then silent running is not silent anymore, but I haven't tried it..

2008-10-23 03:26

4 replies

I tried it (I use space bar). It's still silent but not on every footstep, some (apparently random) make a normal noise while the others still make the usual silent running noise. However there is a REALLY easy way to get over the fix. You simply need to tap the key a little faster than before the update. That's it. It may be a tiny bit slower than before but it's as silent as what we are used too. The thing just is to find the right rythm and you're done. gl to everybody (and screw the mwheel users :D).

2008-10-23 03:32

3 replies

Okay, I'll take your word for it, I never could do it lol, I think I have played 10 hours of CS the past 6 months.. ;)

2008-10-23 03:35

1 reply

Haha, so I hope it will be useful for those who play 10 hours a day :D

2008-10-23 03:37

nothing fixed :-( u can just use crouch in same interval and u can do silent walk...i've never used scroll before, because there are many ways how to do silent walk

2008-10-23 09:19

they did not fix it yet !!!!!!! because it sounds the same as was

2008-10-23 08:00

Silentrun maybe :)

2008-10-23 17:42

will take a look, thx for the info!

this is bullshit everything is the same... its obvious that valve wants to make cs more comercial and more "beautiful" with fancy stuff like seeing avatar when showscore or something like that ... there are still flashbugs silent plant bugs... two words for this ... BIG SHIT !!! there isnt any change in gameplay or there is few useless changes such is maxupdaterate 100 OLOLOL... i wonder why anyone tought that valve care to turn off silent run... they are not interested in this game anymore, and all of us should stop care to:)

2008-10-23 03:47

2 replies

Why to change the gameplay? CS's gameplay is the best... Aren't you satisfied? Go playing CS:Source then...

2008-10-23 04:23

you're right in some point, I don't get why the updaterate is locked at 100 rather than 101, maybe so the players notice some changes? :P. I admit that not doing updates on maps such as silent plant and bug flash is a proof of them not caring too much but hey, there are drax maps for those who really care!

2008-10-24 11:48

This sucks, they should request to the players the updates via poll of forum something like that then take the decision, they should start for the bugs. :D and should put again the bug from 1.5 off the fast switch with AWP it owns !

2008-10-23 03:59

what about the demos convertion? can you explain how? and is it possible for POV demos too?

2008-10-23 04:06

You can edit the protocol information of a HLTV demo, in the beta however this did not make them work, now it does.. :) It should be the same for POV demos.. :)

2008-10-23 04:16

sorry my ignorance, but i have no idea how to do this. can you explain better?

2008-10-23 04:22

I bet all the demo programs out there will add support for converting the demos..

2008-10-23 04:36

yea, probally HLAE will convert. thanks mate!

2008-10-23 04:39

Nomad... How will I update my server? 'Coz we're renting a host, it's not ours, it's rented... Can you help me? Cya. Sorry my English.

2008-10-23 04:21

try reload the server. rcon _restart

2008-10-23 04:24

thx ;D

2008-10-23 04:45

Pretty useless changes in this patch I think...

2008-10-23 05:27

I agree with you

2008-10-23 05:33

is it done by use of a hex editor? could you post how so users can change our old demos too please :)

2008-10-23 06:18

crashes at entering the server !!!!! crashes at entering the server !!!!! crashes at entering the server !!!!!

2008-10-23 08:02

yap, same thing here..

2008-10-23 22:24

I have over 1000 demos need converting tool.

2008-10-23 08:10

wOw~ NICE

2008-10-23 08:22

so how do you convert the demo? please add info as well if you mention this.

2008-10-23 08:33

files.filefront.com/CsDemoConverterexe/;.. - converter POV and HLTV demos

2008-10-23 09:01

6 replies

The method that uses to patch the second network protocol number isn't going to work if the HLTV spawn count is in the double digits. Make sure you back up any demos first before using it, and test them afterwards.

2008-10-23 09:49

5 replies

When count of respawns more then 255?

2008-10-23 10:01

will there be an update on the col demo player to fix this issue?

2008-10-23 10:25

There already is.

2008-10-23 12:05

so you can view any demos atm using the player?

2008-10-23 13:17

Any 1.3 to 1.6 demo, yes.

2008-10-23 13:31

This update suck big time! My pc freeze's and when it work is has LAG!

2008-10-23 09:22

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm , but servers without vac can't be updated to protocol 48 or what ?!

2008-10-23 09:25

hey man,at home i use no-steam,because the steam it can't work on my pc,because is to week.And when i try to connect on the hltv it says like that:This HLTV proxy is using protocol 48 which is incompatible with yours (47).What do I have to do?Please help me :((

2008-10-23 09:31

i have that problem too

2008-10-23 09:35

same problem here...

2008-10-23 11:10

use steam

2008-10-23 11:16

crashes at entering the server !!!!! fix that

2008-10-23 09:37

servers without vac can't be updated to protocol 48 or what ?! pls tell me guys :/

2008-10-23 09:43

fps drops after the update, n1 ;[

crashes

2008-10-23 09:54

million of asian players aren't able to access to hltv :(what a bad update

2008-10-23 11:13

OMG !!! It crashers when I want go to some server ...:/ fps drop..:P 50 fps...:) very nice.:D all servers which I had is now useless...n1 patch

2008-10-23 11:46

What a goony cruft !

Worst thing ever.

2008-10-23 11:52

sad update

2008-10-23 12:10

can i update without using steam

2008-10-23 12:17

well its works fine with me... just lots of servers in my region still are working on 47 prot. it will be fine soon I think so...

2008-10-23 12:50

bad;/ when i connect the server and again other server... then cs is laaaged

2008-10-23 12:55

on 640 u can't see new scoreboard but on 1024 u can..sux

2008-10-23 13:03

As 1024 is the native resolution for CS it makes some sense ;)

2008-10-23 17:50

Suxxx :( worst update ever...they made us LAG :(

2008-10-23 13:40

sux, no can view demos ...

2008-10-23 13:36

I cant watch the demo MYM vs Game Play and MYM vs mTw :S:S:S:S:S:S:S:

2008-10-23 13:43

ONLY CRASH ... :s of server protocol 47 .. nice steam -_-

2008-10-23 13:59

Perfect update !! I cant join servers , but if I join some , I have a game crash .. Thank you valve :*

2008-10-23 14:05

update didnt spoiled anyething update is awsome because you cant script any more(laggers) you must rewrite your config cmdrate must be 100 all that expirience lag, they have smnth. unleagal or on entry to the server their normal rates&etc. changed in their cfg.s

2008-10-23 14:07

yeah right...still sux :(

2008-10-23 14:14

bring us some more good news please :D

so... can someone tell me the new settings in this updated version? cl_updaterate: ? cl_cmdrate: ? rate: ? cl_cmdbackup: ?

2008-10-23 14:38

Everything is the same but you must set cl_updaterate "100" not 101 because it will go to 20.

2008-10-23 15:17

Same -.-

2008-10-23 14:43

what is the problem I can't understand?Have other topic for the problem?

2008-10-23 15:43

how 2 download this update

2008-10-23 16:04

cl_updaterate 100 =\

2008-10-23 16:15

NICE:)))))))))))))) nice update, different game :D

2008-10-23 16:21

To bad you can see the avatars in the scoreboard...

2008-10-23 16:41

Don't like it , cos when i use TAB to look scoreboard, the game crashes. :/

2008-10-23 16:51

which resolution are you using?

2008-10-23 19:27

6 x 4 , what would that have to do with crashes?

2008-10-23 19:46

everybody who have bigger resolution than 1024x768 have steam avatars in scoreboard so I thought that your comp can´t handle it :-)

2008-10-23 20:05

Same problem.. :( Did you fixed it?

2008-10-23 23:52

i unbinded tab, that helps, sometimes :D

2008-10-24 09:43

OK I see! Not really fixed.. xD Thanks for your help!

2008-10-24 10:03

I hope steam will rus as normal soon because i cant play like that! steam is crashing every second!!

2008-10-23 17:03

Added "-noaff" command-line option to disable setting of thread affinity sry guys but I don't understand the whole language. What is "THREAD AFFINITY" supposed to mean?

2008-10-23 17:27

WTF?! this suppose to be an update?:| ihuu .. good work u retards :-j

2008-10-23 17:35

awesome update :D

2008-10-23 17:39

Locked down several engine cvars to prevent malicious script exploits Would like to know what kind of "evil" cvars it affects ::)

2008-10-23 17:57

Dont you get it? it was a downgrade not an upgrade.

2008-10-23 18:28

a cant join empty servers and if i luckily join i have CONN. PROBLEM...any1 else? jesus never ever touch on the 1.6

2008-10-23 18:53

fucking shitty update... good going valve maggots

2008-10-23 19:05

i think i`ll source :(

2008-10-23 19:06

what's Thread Affinity? Cya

2008-10-23 19:13

Yeah that update was just great now all settings gone... VALVE pleas think what are you doing PLEASE!!...

2008-10-23 20:04

steamlessproject.nl lets play 1.5 :)

2008-10-23 22:00

I think valve should make a demo converter. Just so EVERYBODY can convert their demo's if they want.

2008-10-23 22:15

It's crazy not being able to silent walk.. Right now I can't understand it.

2008-10-23 22:37

Valve shouldn't have released this update... Really...

2008-10-23 23:04

#102

2008-10-23 23:20

sux FPS DROPS AFTER SHOOTING

2008-10-23 23:28

ok...after cs updated..it crash every time i join server twice or change to another server. P.S: also crash when server change to another map. wat a crap... :(

2008-10-23 23:41

Same for me... But I heard they will release tomorrow new "mini-patch", which can fix it. Let's wait.

2008-10-23 23:42

good to hear it, ty. m8

2008-10-23 23:46

valve rip 1.6 hard!

2008-10-24 00:09

lol

2008-10-24 00:35

HATE VALVE !

2008-10-24 01:14

They totally dont care: img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=asdfwn5.jpg

2008-10-24 01:43

2008-10-24 02:16

UPdate sucks why beter the game whase good if you whant update valve make cs1.7 or cs 2.0

2008-10-24 04:15

Even 10 years old kid could make better update -.-. Fckin valve destroyed cs...

2008-10-24 07:26

omg this update is sux... I can't play 1.6 becouse is lagging ;o ex_interp 0.050000 wtf? when server changes map it's lagged, where are "ms" in net_graph 3? I can't play! THANK YOU VALVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EXTRADELICOUS UPDATE!!!! -.-newbs

2008-10-24 07:49

interp can be .01, because new max updaterate is 100 :(

2008-10-24 09:38

You got the wrong cl_updaterate, and therefore you cannot set interp properly, set cl_updaterate 100, and ex_interp 0.01, stop blaming valve for things that they did not destroy.

2008-10-24 11:14

valve just should not touch anything... cl_cmdrate/updaterate was 101 and it was good and ofc ex_interp 0.01, rate 20000-25000... Now we have BEAUTIFUL pictures @ tab near our nick... yeahh all professional players are happy because of that? and when we enter game and click tab to see to what team join we have cs crash... awesome ye? ye! we're happy -.-

2008-10-24 16:10

Valve destroyed game . Why Valve why :(

2008-10-24 08:54

the update s888 hard :( give us back old protocol ! or make new !

2008-10-24 08:53

Why valve don"t give questions who need update etc . Why ? Sorry for my english .

2008-10-24 09:00

Where is it possible to get an update ?

2008-10-24 09:22

when they fix the lag ?!

2008-10-24 13:05

how can i get that

2008-10-25 01:33

Another update has been realesed, everything came back to normal, all of you guys can use 101/0.01 hf.

2008-10-25 03:54

Where the hell is my Quick refresh button??!

2008-10-25 09:01

#129 THEY REALESED IT BACK?!?! U KIDDING?

2008-10-25 09:19

any news? we w8 the update :D

2008-10-25 12:17

steam is fucked up now ik have to update all my servers it takes me 10 hours the gaylords and nothing is better just fucking with the cs1.6 players i hope there never gonna be a new update it sucks big time

2008-10-25 16:46

are they gonna fixed lag problem?

2008-10-25 17:34

#131 nope i'm not kidding :)

2008-10-25 17:50

If you use the 'Reply' button the user will/would know you replied to him/her ;)

2008-10-27 16:27

any news? we cant run hltv from linux yet :/

2008-10-27 15:54

protocol 47 --> 48... will be there any fix because @dm's are unavailable and i need to practice somewhere... -.-

2008-10-27 16:19

Do the following: Steam Main Console > My Games > Righ-Click on Counter-Strike 1.6 > Properties > Updates > Click on the drop-down menu > Select "Always keep this game updated" > Then close it and restart Steam. www.hltv.org/?pageid=18&threadid=1175#r226625 If you are using an illegal non-steam version, buy the game.

2008-10-27 16:30

yeah i had it, mustn't change... but still doesn't work... Ofc i have legal version with latest updates but that last update did that and destroyed all DM servers -.-

2008-10-27 21:00