Monthly Archives: December 2009

Steam Powered

Shattered Horizon Dedicated Server & Update Released!

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Shattered Horizon has released a dedicated server that can now be accessed from the Tools tab in the Steam. The dedicated server contains the following features:

  • GUI for creating custom level rotations, game settings and player limits.
  • Custom server name, graphic and information URL.
  • Optional password protection for private matches.
  • Remote admin console accessible within Shattered Horizon game client.
  • Configurable auto-team balancing.
  • Configurable auto-kick / ban for team-killers and high-ping connections.
  • Built-in anti-cheat detection with configurable auto-kick / ban.
  • Admin manual kick / ban.
  • Support for VAC.
  • Registered servers can submit player stats and achievements to the official leaderboards (registration is optional and free).
  • LAN game support.
  • Supported operating systems: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. Note, DirectX 10 is not required for running a Shattered Horizon server.

Updates to Shattered Horizon have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The changes include:

  • HUD: Ammo count is no longer shown in scoped mode when running silent.
  • HUD: When a player tries to capture a control point that is blocked by an enemy player the word “Blocked” will appear on the HUD.
  • HUD: Chat is now enabled during silent running or while EMPed.
  • Network protocol updated to support new server features.
  • Added console for remote server control.
  • Added “rules” section to in-game server browser, so players can choose servers with or without friendly fire or team auto-balancing for example.
  • Server disconnect messages now include more information about the reason for disconnection for example, kicked for cheating, team-killing or high ping.
  • Bug fix: Improved error handling during start-up logo videos.

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Punk Rock

Murder City Devils / Jello Biafra & the Guantanamo School of Medicine

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Murder City Devils will be joined by Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine for a special one-off New Year’s Eve performance in Portland, Oregon. The show will take place on December 31st at the Roseland Theater

Jello Biafra’s new band also includes Billy Gould (Faith No More), Kimo Ball (Freak Accident), Ralph Spight (Victims Family), and Jon Weiss. The Murder City Devils are continuing their run of one-off shows that began in 2006.
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