3/23/11 Content Update

"We recently promised more fixes and refinements to existing content and in March we continue to keep our word! We have another huge list of bugs that have been squashed along with some exciting new weapons. On top of that, we made updates to the MYST Supply Crate to make it more valuable with bigger rewards.  Plus, if you look really carefully you may find a clue to some upcoming content.

Here's a look at what we've "Reloaded" for this month"

- Combat Arms Command

New Releases
Supply Crate: Supply Crate MYST-Alpha

Machine Gun: MG42

Sniper Rifle: TPG-1 Master

Reward Compensation:


 * Anaconda Gold Permanent : Sent to those who purchased an Anaconda Gold (90 Days) between March 17th at 4:00 PM and March 18th at 4:00 PM (PDT).
 * Restoring items removed from last maintenance: A small amount of items that were accidentally removed during the previous maintenance were restored to players' inventories

Bug Fixes

 * Seize and Secure matches no longer end improperly if a Vote Kicked player attempts to rejoin the game in progress.
 * Leaving a match while being Vote Kicked will no longer negate the vote kick.
 * Messenger’s chat bar no longer resets when receiving a new instant message.
 * Players should no longer be erroneously killed when climbing the Short Fuse fire escape.
 * Option to Load Default Settings correctly resets Video Recording settings when used.
 * Improvements made to prevent character locations from desyncing between the Server and the Player.
 * Battery and Global Cooldown meters no longer cause performance problems when recharging on the HUD.
 * Satellite Scanner failing to display all characters through walls has been corrected.
 * Gas Cloud from M32 - Stun Grenade adjusted to correctly match how long a player is at risk for being slowed.
 * Burst Fire is now correctly affected by Rec Rules.
 * Dying in front of Shipping Container door for Quarantine Regen on Warhead no longer blocks the door.
 * Players will now be prevented from accidentally ‘Extending’ the permanent Clan Emblem item.
 * Corrected spelling errors for Grave Digger and Short Fuse descriptions as well as Training Mode instructions.
 * A backpack no longer appears in air when transforming back from Infected or Super Spy transformations while dead.
 * “Infected Vision” is no longer removed when respawning as Infected via Super Soldier Buffs.
 * Corrected issue causing players to incorrectly die from fall damage after Infected Transformation ends via Super Soldier Powerups.
 * Improved how game manages Revenge Chance powerup when a Super Soldier Buff is already active.
 * Corrected terminology used when choosing to renew an item available for both NX and GP.
 * Corrected issue causing the Load Default option from not changing options under the ETC category.
 * Respawning no longer causes the RPG-7 to incorrectly show the Rocket as unloaded.
 * Clan Emblems now correctly display in the Character Information pop-up.
 * Pending friend requests no longer auto-accept when logging in.

Balance Changes

 * Exploitable locations in Quarantine Regen on Ghost Town can no longer be reached.
 * Costa Recon updated to improve deterrence against glitch abuse.
 * Fireteam no longer assigns mini-missions that are unreasonably difficult or impossible for certain difficulties.
 * In Quarantine Regen, Raven now correctly reflects HP levels for a Light Vest Infected (Host and Virus)

Game Improvements

 * Combat Arms Executable files correctly list publisher for Windows Vista and Windows 7 UAC Security System.


 * Mini-Missions are now assigned during Desert Fox matches.
 * The Radar’s level of zoom now saves after matches.
 * Improvements made to how the Lobby handles lists of rooms being sorted.
 * Improved Costa Recon’s Textures and Collision Detection.
 * Button for loading default settings now only affects the options page currently open, not all available settings.
 * [CTRL] + [Backspace] No longer inserts a blank character into chat.
 * Updated Sound FX used for MG21E Steel (for those who renewed it via Weapon Renewal Kit!)
 * Sale, Hot and New tags correctly display in the Shopping Cart to match the Shop.
 * Firing Mode selection no longer reverts to default when weapons are dropped or when transforming via Super Soldier Powerups.