Networking Changes:
- Added Mid Game Reservation System
- Fixed a memory leak relating to reflection captures on servers
- Fixed flamethrowers causing network lag and server crashes
- Server browser, Join game and Invites will now request a reservation from a server before attempting to join. This will prevent server full dialogs and make sure the server is reachable by the client
- Join game and Party system now favor player count instead of ping
Gameplay Changes:
- Bazooka does more self damage but is instant kill on direct hit again
- Chat default binding is now the enter key
- Sniper headshot hitbox matches the shape of the characters more closely
- Start without Bazooka ammo again with a cooldown of 45 secs
- Melting Animation is 50% faster and will not trigger in mid air
- Removed exit button from escape menu, too many people triggered this expecting the main menu but ended up closing the game
- Flamethrower damage lowered
- Sniper Rifle is now 3/6 instead of 3/3 at spawn
- M-16 slightly more accurate
- Shotgun has slightly more spread
Achievements:
- Achievement backend system rewritten to prevent reset of achievement progress
- Shark position is now replicated to clients to make it easier to get Ride the Shark achievement
Bug Fixes:
- Shotgun reload fixed when jumping on jello in Operation Birthday
- Fixed candles appearing unlit for mid game joins in Operation Birthday
Maps:
- Operation Birthday and Fishtank Frenzy stuck spots fixed