Description This patch updates the retail version of Painkiller to version 1.15. The new patch includes a new map, new warmup options, demo recording, and more.
Multiplayer improvements and fixes:
* NEW: new map, DM_Cursed * NEW: full warmup mode for TDM and PCF modes, partial warmup for FFA/TLB/Voosh * NEW: demo recording and playback incl. time control (slow down/speed up) * NEW: spectator mode with 3 different views: FPS/TPP/Free * NEW: voting system, including map change, kickbans, etc. * NEW: server info incl. map/mode/fps/etc. * NEW: "Disconnect" option in the menu * CHANGE: improved respawning logic * CHANGE: BrightSkins are On by default now * CHANGE: players can now play LAN sessions with no access to the Internet * CHANGE: redesigned items/respawns on several maps * FIX: teamskins are now correctly displayed for the new players * FIX: exploding barrels now correctly remove frags from the dead player instead of adding them to the enemy * FIX: SayTeam now works correctly * FIX: fake model exploit removed * FIX: ElectroDriver autoaim exploit removed
Single-Player improvements and fixes:
* NEW: benchmarking system for both graphic cards and processors * NEW: patching system with supporting .dat files * CHANGE: Demon Morph frags now more spectacular * CHANGE: players can bind all keys now (like numpad Enter etc.) * CHANGE: CD start-up dialogues improved * FIX: script error when the player kills PsychoElectro on the electric chair * FIX: Babel's stones now always hurt the player * FIX: numerous smaller bugs
Also implemented in the Painkiller 1.15 Update is some experimental forward-looking prediction code. As the name suggests, it's in the early stages of development, but may help some players - especially those with high ping - to achieve smoother game play. There are known issues with this code (eg. ragdolls move too quickly, code starts behaving incorrectly after longer periods of play, etc.) but it's in a state that allows some experimentation.
