Community loyalty issue

[NightMare-]

Hello, this is NightMare and I'm writing this in regards to the current beta. I have conducted multiple surveys asking players what they think of the beta thus far and unfortunately, most people aren't happy with it whatsoever. These aren't just ordinary players, I'm referring to players who have been playing this game since it's original release in 1998 who have began to quit because of this. The data I've gathered indicates some positive feedback on some of the updates including commands such as "m_rawinput, gl_ansio 16, smoother game, etc..."; the problem seems to be with the overall "feel" of the game. The game simply just doesn't feel right. If I can suggest something I would suggest to get some experienced dedicated volunteer beta testers to help work the kinks out. Honestly, I love you Valve because I grew up playing your original game that started it all, "Half-Life" and theres many more out there just like me. You didn't let us down the first time and I really don't think you would let us down this time. Thanks Valve for making this fantastic game and I have many wonderful memories I won't ever forget.

Suggestions for Half-Life: Deathmatch and Adrenaline Gamer mod...

• Physics enhanced and movement speeds are equal at any desired fps value while retaining fast speeds for action packed gameplay. (This is for players with monitors of 120hz or more to achieve better image quality while ensuring a fair gaming experience.)
• Smoother animation rendering for online gameplay.
• Working anticheat.
• Improved netcode. (For better hit registration).
• Forced rates for modern connections.
• New valve maps.
• Achievements can be earned.
• Player's legs/feet are visible when looking down in first-person.
• Ability to "longjump" backwards.
• Redesigned high definition player models. (Optional like HD weapon models).
• Custom sounds forbidden.
• Enhanced sound quality for locating enemies.
• Optional soundbytes for hitsounds, doublekill, multikill etc...
• HLTV spectator option that makes player models visible through walls. (This feature can be used to observe a player's behavior when an enemy is nearby).
• Enable a "rocket jump".

Bugs to be fixed...

• Mouse stops working after "tabbing out" of game.
• White screen when trying to launch HL.
• Binds not working properly.
• Fixing exploits such as "ghost mines" and "gauss trails" which can be visible across the map indicating player location.
• Fixing issue with "self-gauss" when player shoots tau cannon.
• Fixing occassional misrepresentation of weapon models.
• Appropriatly sizing entities in relation to model for better "pickups".
• When train is activated in map "subtransit" causes fps drops for some users.
• Servers not showing in list for some mods.
• Charging through opposite side of walls. (HEV chargers and health stations).
• Explosive damage through walls.
• Gluon sound bug (continues with sound).
• Map sounds carry over into next map ( ex. radiation, echoes).
• Snark boosting through walls.
• The sprites are blurry since Steam HL1. The crosshairs were thicker and much better back in the old protocol (46).
• Small mouse movements ignored while zoomed with the crossbow.

Please read this discussion linked below. I'm doing my best to keep it updated with suggestions regularly. http://steamcommunity.com/app/70/discussions/0/864960353871021617/

[ghost]

Right... Bug-Tracker: Issue #583 The game doesn't feel right.

How the hell do you want developers to fix this? Describe your problem and tell us how to reproduce it, if you can't, then close the issue and do not distract from the real issues.

[NightMare-]

Okay, I've listed them. Also, please don't be so disrespectful I've played this game much more than you. Thanks.

[makiza]

Describing a feel is a very subjective matter.

The mayority of the people here uses tecnical/reliable information to report out how's the game itself (for example the registration/network reports). All programs that are not on release stage always feel weird, buggy and non-traditional. Think about doing a PC clean-up while using it and expect that everything will work fine.

[NightMare-]

lol

[johndrinkwater]

Hi, thanks for trying to contribute, but I’m going to close this bug, if you have specific problems like rendering issues, behaviours that have changed, make a single bug for each one and they can be considered - to fix, or marked wontfix. Things like ‘The sprites are blurry since Steam HL1’ aren’t going to change if they’ve been here for a decade. Some of these already have issue reports, and its easy enough to search for them :)

[NightMare-]

Okay thanks and it's np if you remove this. I honestly tried to have people's voices heard and I never expected everything to change. I firmly believe that Half-Life is the foundation of what Valve was and still is and I only want the best. I completely understand I have little impact on what happens but it's the majority of the community that matters the most. Gabe Newell and the original development team did a fantastic job and I would be hurt to see the community's elders retire. If you would like to see a demo, well here it is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reNA1Rm3I9c

[johndrinkwater]

If you would like the ‘people’s voices’ heard, follow these instructions, thank you. https://github.com/ValveSoftware/halflife#reporting-issues