Alpha v9.5 Hotfix Release
12 JUNE - SGTROSS
Squad Alpha 9.5 hotfix has been released
Patchnotes:
• Pak file repackage
Changed the way PAK files work, Squad will not need 20+ GB free on the hard drive to update any longer.
Note: The current update will still require a large buffer, but in new updates, this will be much smaller.
• Admin Force team change
Added an admin command to force switch someone to the other team.
AdminForceTeamChange “name” and AdminForceTeamChangeById <ID>
Permissions in Admins.cfg: forceteamchange
• Fixed an issue where you could not lean in certain areas of the map on Gorodok and Al Basrah. (Some cap zones most common)
• Added the possibility to give a user the ability to write to admins with “ChatToAdmin” but prevent them from reading it with “CantSeeAdminChat”
• Fixed an issue where Fools Road Fortress flag had severe map issues. Tweaked tree collisions.
• Admin cam now shows FOB and Rally Points.
• Fixed an issue where mortar HUD would get stuck if FOB was removed while players were sitting on it.
• Fixed BTR-82A single fire sound sounding like several shots or cutting out.
• Sumari Optimization Pass.
• Logar Optimization Pass.
• Fixed RCON working for Linux.
• Removed expiring timer for Mines and IEDs.
• Added speed indicator for vehicles.
• Improved SVD's standing accuracy substantially, also improved crouch and prone as long as the target is almost level to the player. High elevation differences in targets improved but still bugged.
• Corrected tickets for invaders/defenders on Yehorivka Invasion
• Fixed Strykers not taking damage when on fire.
• Fixed RKG-3 grenades not doing damage or working.
• Added mortar reload sound.
• Tweaked vehicle zooming in/out sound.
• Added more sound effects when sprinting.
• Tweaked animations for IED and Mine.
• Tweaked Mortar impact blast wave effect.
• Tweaked Mortar muzzle effect.
• Tweaked gun muzzle shockwave grit effect.
• Improved particle refinement for Mortar/IED/Mine.
• Added larger water explosion for Tandem RPG and Mortar.
• New MTLB variants minimap icon.
• Map grid readability improvements.
• Fixed an engine bug causing erratic suspension responses on certain vehicle wheel collisions. (aka do-a-barrel-role bug)
• Fixed a server crash related to a high number of players in the queue on map change.