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Last updated: Thursday, January 6, 2000 11:51PM ET Last finger update: 8/23 Work log updated: February 21, 2000  
Yes, you read that right! Qtracker is FREE once again! Ignore the ShareWare notice for the time being, I'll remove it from the next release. I'm following the example set by other programs, which is to have a FREE and a Registered version. Look for more news on this in coming weeks.
Oh yes, it's finally here... This release adds Unreal Tournament support and PlayerWatch! What's PlayerWatch, you ask? Add your friends to your PlayerWatch list and Qtracker will notify you whenever it finds them playing on a server. Not only that, but PlayerWatch supports skins. This version was a bit rushed, so I didn't finish an easy-to-install skin package. Please hold off making your own skins until the next Beta. Also, at the moment you can only add people to your PlayerWatch list if they're actually playing. The next Beta will allow you to type in a persons name manually. Expect a bunch of other enhancements as well. Many thanks to the kind folks over at sanctum6 for the new kick-butt sounds they made for Qtracker. Here's the complete rundown of what's new in this Beta. Stop reading and go snag your copy now.
*Phew* The Player Watch skin format has solidified enough that you can actually start designing skins for this new feature. I've created a Player Watch Skin Spec page with all the details for anyone interested in designing a skin for this new feature. The coolest skin submitted will have the option of becoming the base Qtracker Player Watch skin.
Updated: Beta 8 was pulled due to Kingpin connection issues. Beta 9 fixes this problem. Since Kingpin just came out, I decided it was time for another Beta release before Player Watch is unleashed on the public. I finally jumped on the auto-update bandwagon, so this release adds auto-update notification. Qtracker will now check for a new version of itself. If yours is older than the current release, Qtracker will offer to download the updated version for you. This version adds Kingpin, South Park, and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil (finalized) support. You'll also find some new server listings, and a few enhancements. Here's the complete rundown of what's new in this BETA. So what are you waiting for? Go snag your copy now.
Rather than make you wait any longer, I'm releasing a maintenance update. Several bugs have been squished, including SIN support. Shoutcast and Quake III Arena server listings work once again. You'll even find a few enhancements. Here's the complete rundown of what's new in this BETA. I pulled Player Watch out of this Beta, but rest assured it will be in the next. Thanks to everyone who responded to my Skinner request. My skin format isn't totally completed yet, hence the holdup on the Player Watch feature. Um... Just to whet your appetite, here's a little peak of the Player Watch pop-up window... 
Qtracker is now being bundled with the new XDream Machines. These are high-end gaming PC's designed for serious gameplay. Be the envy of your block... Go get one, you know you wanna... So what are you waiting for? Go snag your copy now.
Okay, I give! I'm having a really tough time coming up with some decent skins for the new Player Watch feature, and it's eating into my development time. If you're good at designing skins and would like the chance to have your skin featured as Qtracker's base Player Watch skin, drop me a line. What's Player Watch, you ask? Living under a rock, eh? ;p It's just a little feature that will notify you if any of your friends are playing on the Internet or your LAN. If they are, you can be notified in a variety of ways so you can hop in and play alongside them. Search criteria is flexible and allows for "fun names". |
