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Patch: Service Patch 2
Euro/Aus retail v.1073 service patch 2. 
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- Worms 3D
E.U. / AUS
Service Patch 2 (v.1073)
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5th March 2004
File size: 54Mb
***IMPORTANT***
This service patch is for E.U. / AUS versions of Worms 3D only.
Copyright (c) 2003, 2004 Team17 Software Limited. All rights reserved.
Development and Design by Team17 Software Limited.
Published by SEGA Europe Limited.
All Trademarks / Registered Trademarks / Service Marks comprised herein are
fully acknowledged.
This product contains software technology licensed from GameSpy Industries,
Inc. (c) 1999-2003 GameSpy Industries, Inc. GameSpy and the "Powered by
GameSpy" logo are trademarks of GameSpy Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows Copyright (c) 1983-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
InstallShield Copyright (c) 1996-2001 InstallShield Software Corporation.
Overview
Thank you for obtaining Worms 3D service patch 2, we hope that you find the
updates incorporated within it complimentary to your games playing experience.
This service patch installation will automatically upgrade your version of
Worms 3D to v.1073.
Please ensure that you have downloaded this service patch only from links
provided through www.worms3d.com. Note that we cannot provide any technical
support for modified game installations incorporating unofficial third party
patches obtained from unofficial sources.
Introduction
This content outlines software installation procedures and program content
additions for general improvements and bug fixes within Worms 3D service patch
2.
We would like to thank all Worms 3D customers and community members for their
continued feedback to improve the content provided within this release.
How do I install service patch 2 and update the game?
You must have an original version of the game fully installed on your system to
allow service patch 2 to update successfully. Installation is simple, after
download just access the file and follow basic instructions for the update
procedure. An automated search of your computer system for the Worms 3D
installation folder will patch the game if it is required.
Note that if you have modified the game using any non-official third party
utilities you may have to reinstall the game prior to adding service patch 2.
It is recommended to close down all other active applications before updating.
Service patch 2 has incorporated SecuROM copy protection (produced by Sony
DADC) and the original Worms 3D CD1 is a required resource after installation
to run the game successfully.
I can play the game with no problems why do I really need to get service patch
2?
It is beneficial to keep up to date with the latest game revision. Patching
software and updating to service patch 2 improves compatibility with hardware /
software configurations and addresses game problems after release. Service
patch 2 incorporates bug fixes, general game additions, network improvements
and refinements.
If you are happy with your game, it isn't necessary to install service patch 2.
However if you are experiencing problems it is highly recommended to perform an
update. All players that wish to play via LAN or Wormnet must have the same
game version installed on both host and client systems for successful
connectivity.
How do I check the Worms 3D version that I have currently installed?
It is quite easy to check what version of the game you are actually running. To
establish your current game revision and determine if it has patched correctly
please perform the following.
* Access the Worms 3D main menu.
* Access the options menu.
* View the version identification text directly below the schemes menu.
* For E.U. / AUS the number V.1003 or V.1053 indicates this update is required.
* If your version indicates V.1073 then this is the very latest patch release.
I wish to uninstall service patch 2, how do I achieve this?
It is not possible to uninstall service patch 2. If you wish to regress back to
a previous version it is recommended to uninstall the game completely and
perform a full game reinstall.
Please note that it is not recommended to install service patch 2 with the
Worms 3D demo present on your system as you may experience problems.
I am experiencing a problem with service patch 2, where may I find more
information?
Additional information on game issues may be found on the Worms 3D web site.
The official FAQ at http://www.worms3d.com/support.html?area=faqs includes
updated articles relating to Worms 3D technical queries.
What's new within the service patch 2?
There are a number of feature additions and fix amendments for service patch 2,
the main items that have been addressed are detailed within the following.
Network feature / fix additions
* Enhanced GameSpy connectivity and general stability.
* Increased level of support for GameSpy Arcade application.
* Included synchronisation with the U.S. release version.
* MOTD text is now cached for the entire network session.
* Stock scheme details are passed from the host in full, to avoid game
balancing hacks.
* Addressed incorrect screen being periodically displayed between rounds.
* Addressed inability to add team in LAN staging room (prevented game
advancement).
* In game sync problems now handled by forcing all players to Next Round menu,
where the failed round can be restarted.
* Game connections are determined as players join a staging room. The in game
TCP connection (port 5911) is established at this point. A joining client will
be notified of connection negotiation when attempting to connect to the host
(aborted after 15 seconds) and the host will then attempt to connect to the
client. After 15 seconds this attempt will be aborted also. In effect this
change relaxes previous network restrictions, allowing one party to be located
behind a badly configured NAT or Firewall. If neither party can establish a
viable connection both host and client will receive an error message detailing
the problem.
What's new within the service patch 1?
There are a number of feature additions and fix amendments for service patch 1,
the main items that have been addressed are detailed within the following.
Game feature additions
* Improved Pigeon AI as it will now explode on target instead of periodically
flying away
Game fix amendments
* Added successful deletion of user-defined schemes
* Enhanced Unicode support under XP for localised systems text input
* Allows successful passing of predefined landscapes over rounds in multiplayer
games
* Addressed other minor reported issues
Network feature additions
* Implemented direct hosting and joining from the GameSpy Arcade application
* Reporting transferred to GameSpy Stats server for completed Am, Pro and Elite
games
* Online game community rankings will be eventually featured on www.worms3d.com
* Fully implemented front end anonymous chat support with /anon
command
* Number of players in and maximum allowed within individual games are
displayed
* Full games are automatically removed from the game list and are no longer
displayed
* Last successful GameSpy profile will be the default selection on the login
screen
* Group rooms are now sorted alphabetically, highlighting leagues first
* Removed player entry and exit state messaging within room chat
* Decreased viewable font size for player, game and chat lists to display more
information
* Incorporated a refresh button within the league group screen, allowing a
manual refresh between periodic list updates (displays after lists have been
received initially)
Network fix amendments
* Enhanced GameSpy connection and general stability
* Included fire-on-a-wall cannot join icon only when local client and host are
firewalled
* Improved front end updating and freezing as HTTP requests are now
asynchronous
* Incorporated more translated text for German, French, Italian and Spanish
* Message of the day is now only requested once
* Included prevention of network busy lock outs
* Streamlined communication to GameSpy servers
* Enhanced level of exact definition for displayed network errors
* Improved handling detection for local player extreme traffic within front end
chat system
* Added acceptance of spacing in GameSpy nicknames represented by an underscore
(_)
* Allowance of multiple GameSpy logins, depicted as nick {number of duplicates}
* Included prevention of client exit to desktop when the host quits a game in
progress
* Incorporated prevention of duplicate teams being added to the roster in
certain situations
* Included player return to Wormnet login screen if disconnected from the
GameSpy server
* Addressed failure to pass team special weapon to other players
* Improved cheat prevention methods for player quitting
* Incorporated a greater degree of hacking prevention
* Improved prevention of player text entry flooding
* Addressed re-listing of Wormnet groups
* Improved server timeout handling
* Addressed other minor reported issues
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