Combat Revamp #42 :)

[John Adams]

Thanks to the huge effort by Jabantiz to identify, troubleshoot, design and implement a new Combat system - for the first time in many years - EQ2Emulator has a very functioning, smooth combat system!

Keep in mind, our combat system is still under development; what Jab focused on was the horrible lag, delays, warping and stuck spawns that have ruined the experience for many players. Those problems should be solved - and the team now moves towards adding more completeness to Combat in general.

We need players in the community to log into EQ2TC and go on a killing spree! Focus your attention on Combat and Movement - in and out of combat. Note any spawns disappearing from view, or seeming to hop around randomly. Also, spells/abilities in combat should be fine, though you may have issues looting if a spell kills a spawn (still looking into that one).

Report all defects, please! We can only improve this if you tell us something is wrong. Thanks in advance.

[JCL]

This is great news! Now I just need to figure out a way to get a compatible client lol.

[thefoof]

Current live works

[John Adams]

Yup, doesn't get more compatible than Live - and Free

[JCL]

Should I make a backup of live or are you guys planning to keep it up to date?

[Jabantiz]

We are trying to keep it up to date but having a backup is always a good idea in case we fall behind.

[John Adams]

Should I make a backup of live or are you guys planning to keep it up to date?

As Jab said, backups are your friend. BUT! It is a top priority for us to remain live-compatible since we can now... so hopefully we'll never fall behind again. We got mad tools.

[jakalecax]

So far there is noticeably less mob 'ghosting' and no target acquisition problems. Only been on a couple times this week, but combat has been smoother and much more polished.