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Rat HQ: Doc is going over the remaining v1.31 tasklist and new issues from the offline beta release to be jumped on after Xmas. Have a good one all!
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1.31 Offline Beta Underway- Start here
The day has arrived! Our first public test of our 1.31 update is now available. Start right here to learn how to get the Beta client and how to complete the benchmark tests. This phase of testing will be offline only and you will not be able to connect to the Beta server. Let's get started!
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UPDATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR 1.31

UPDATE: PLAYER QUESTIONS ANSWERED BELOW!
It's time to review our updated system requirements so everyone can prepare for 1.31 play. Our upcoming offline test of 1.31 will help us measure performance and for some of you who haven't upgraded your hardware in a while, now is the time to look over your systems. Also in this article we've included a shopping list for a complete, 1.31-ready rig for $500! 1.31 is on the horizon so be ready.

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Pearl Harbor Event Update
Written by JAMMYMAN   
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 11:13

Good Day Everyone

I'd like to Update everyone on the Pearl Harbor Event that’s going to take place on January 9th 2010 at 1600 hrs Est US time.  We have had a awesome turnout so far for this event. We still have several positions open if you'd like to join us for the 2nd annual Pearl Harbor Event. Please visit this thread  if you'd like to join us and participate in this event.

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1.31 Offline Beta Underway- Start here
Written by RAFTER   
Thursday, 17 December 2009 16:21
RAFTERThe day has arrived! Our first public test of our 1.31 update is now available. Start right here to learn how to get the Beta client and how to complete the benchmark tests. This phase of testing will be offline only and you will not be able to connect to the Beta server. Let's get started!
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UPDATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR 1.31
Written by GOPHUR   
Thursday, 10 December 2009 16:16

UPDATE: PLAYER QUESTIONS ANSWERED BELOW!
It's time to review our updated system requirements so everyone can prepare for 1.31 play. Our upcoming offline test of 1.31 will help us measure performance and for some of you who haven't upgraded your hardware in a while, now is the time to look over your systems. Also in this article we've included a shopping list for a complete, 1.31-ready rig for $500! 1.31 is on the horizon so be ready.

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PLAYER FORUM FEEDBACK

DESPAWN TIMER?

Thursday, 17 December 2009

After we reconfigured the host for the start of Campaign 57 on Monday morning, a small error crept in that was caught in the next few hours and rectified. This error changed the despawn timer from the usual 10 seconds to 15 seconds. We changed it back but it did bring up a point worth considering. I’ll try and illustrate this so that you can give it some thought.
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HOW DO VEHICLE RIDERS WORK?

Tuesday, 15 December 2009

A question from Gigerman, Barracks lurker: "I'm familiar enough with game-programming to know some of the "illusion" work that typically occurs in situations like this. When I, as a spawned infantryman, "ride" a rideable vehicle (FREX a truck), what exactly happens behind-the-scenes/under-the-hood to make it work? That is, what happens to the infantry avatar I was using, and where does the new vehicle-based avatar come from?"
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