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Beta Patch 3.5 - Live

Fri, 02/04/2011 - 5:06pm | by Thunder

I wanted to update you all on the matchmaking situation since it's something that a lot of you are concerned about and something we're heavily focused on.

We've received a lot of good logs from all you and we have started to make some small improvements.  This patch will contain the first set of matchmaking optimizations that we've made.  We don't expect this to solve all the problems, but its a start.  It would be very helpful if, after downloading this patch, as many of you as possible could try to use the matchmaking service for 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 and if you still experience long wait times (5+ minutes) grab your warnings.txt files from this location: C:\Documents and Settings\user.name\My Documents\My Games\Dawn of War II - Retribution Beta\Logfiles and mail them to [email protected]

We also managed to squeeze in a few more fixes to patch so I've updated the notes.  TASK3R has also compiled a list of changes from Chaos Rising to Retribution that you can now pour over and debate. :)

Everyone here at Relic deeply appreciates the constructive feedback, helpful and polite emails, forum threads, and the huge effort that you all have put forth already to help improve the game we all love.  And it's only week one!

 

Beta Patch 3.5

New Features

Clicking on a player’s name in the chat channel player list will now open a context menu with the following options:

  • Player Profile – selecting this option will open the Steam overlay and bring up the player’s Steam profile page
  • View player statistics – selecting this option will bring up the player’s DoW2 stats page

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue that was adding spam to the warnings.txt file
  • Removed the invite to chat button from the chat menu to prevent confusion when inviting users
  • Changed the ping column to host name in the custom game lobby
  • Push to talk will now work in the game lobby and on the post game screen
  • Fixed an issue that would cause chat timestamps to refresh every time you changed channels
  • Fixed an issue that could allow users to have multiple autarchs
  • Added a hotkey for Overwatch (shift-r)
  • Fixed an issue that would cause the Battlewagon weapons to be locked in their firing state after unloading squads
  • Fixed an issue that caused units to stop retreating just outside their base for a few seconds

Balance Changes

Apothecary

  • Fixed the Apothecary's healing radius back to intended distance
  • Energy cost for Full Auto increased from 35 to 50
  • Apothecary's Master Crafted Bolter damage lowered from 65 to 55

Scouts

  • Scout sniper rifles are now available in tier 1 but will increase the reinforce cost of scouts to 60/6

Warboss

  • Seperated the Warboss's standard Shoota with his upgraded Enhanced Kustom Shoota. The initial weapon deals 15 damage and the upgrade deals 40 damage

Autarch

  • The Autarch now heals at the HQ at the same rate as a commander

Spore Mines

  • Increased the damage modifier for Spore Mines against garrisoned buildings