Advanced Scoreboards, including a newly added Freeze Tag scoreboard
Killbeep Sounds
Quad and Battle Suit Kill Counters
Weapon Config Menu
Define your preferred order of starting weapons (cg_preferredStartingWeapon)
Force Team Skin and Force Enemy Skin options

New overhead teammate indicators (friendly triangles) that relay teammate health status
Reduced default cg_drawHitFriendTime to 100ms to better suit the new icon system
New teammate death icon to clearly distinguish hurt teammates from dead teammates under the new health icon system
Teammate crosshair names now use the same health color indicators as the new overhead icons
Don't display dead teammate icons in FreezeTag (as their frozen icon will be present)
Broadcast a power-up pickup chat message to inform you who picked up a freshly spawned power-up
Crosshair hit style now defaults to damage colors.
cg_drawCrosshair was defaulting to different values in cg_main and ui_main, they now both default to "2"
All clients will now use cl_maxpackets 125.
Print when an admin passes or vetoes a callvote.
Fixed a bug that would add marks to the surface of thin volumes of liquid near an impact. (Reported on Terminatria)
Fixed crosshair 14's broken alpha channel
For the nostalgic ones, added the original Q3 crosshairs: 20-29
Minor fixes to the UI/HUD files
Fixed a lot of non-power of two textures that were reported to be causing issues.
Added Start-a-Match commands to tab auto-complete
No longer default to using forced bright models.

Arcane Citadel - Battle Suit switched for MH, JP added at MH ledge, PG (at high YA) switched for RL
Arkinholm - Added Race support
Blood Run - Fixed clipping at YA ad
Brimstone Abbey - Fixed doubled over health bubbles in team modes, Fixed clipping in curves
Double Impact - Removed the RA room. Placed RA in mid. Teleporters in mid low, go to mid high.
Hen House - Added Race support
New Cerberon - Race and DOM support
Overkill- Fixed stray quad stuck in solid
Pillbox- Added two spawns in mid.
Silence- Fixed wall supports near RA that didn't touch the wall.
Terminatria- Fixed NPOT item decals

We've just applied a promised follow-up update to address a few outstanding issues before we move forward to QuakeCon!

Game Updates:
Fixed undesirable 'joined the spectators' join messages
Fixed remaining player indicators on FreezeTag scoreboard
Fixed stuck "vote in progress" menu after disconnecting during a callvote
Fixed dropped power-up decay issue caused by pauses and timeouts

We are no longer selling new Premium subscriptions and tokens, and will begin to only sell Pro subscriptions at a reduced price. We have also removed the option for 6 month subscriptions as they are the least popular out of all subscriptions. We are making this change in order to simplify our offerings, and in preparation of some future changes to Quake Live.

Nothing. We will continue to renew your Premium subscription at the current prices, until we are unable to renew your Premium subscription for any reason. At that point, you will only have the choice to purchase a new Pro subscription. Unused Premium tokens will still redeem to your account as Premium time.

Upgrade pricing still applies. At any time, you can upgrade to Pro, and you will receive a credit based on how much Premium time you have left.

16 4-Player Teams
Double Elimination Bracket
Bo3 Playoffs + Finals
Bo1 Showmatch

$8,000
$6,000
$4,000
Showmatch Winner: $2,000 Bonus

The entirety of the CTF Open Playoffs will be conducted in the Wedgwood Ballroom tournament area, including a full/true Double Elimination finals. Later that night following the conclusion of the tournament, the top two teams from the Playoffs will then compete in a single map showmatch. The victors of the showmatch will claim an additional $2,000.

Japanese Castles
Infinity
New Cerberon
Pillbox
Spider Crossings
Stonekeep
Troubled Waters

QuakeCon 2014 QUAKE LIVE CTF Open Rulebook
QuakeCon 2014 Tournament Regulations

When reserving your hotel room at the Hilton Anatole, be sure to obtain the special $159 QuakeCon reduced rate.

Japanese Castles
Infinity Help us test!
New Cerberon
Pillbox
Spider Crossings
Stonekeep
Troubled Waters

Campgrounds Intel:
Hot on this morning's QuakeCon news of Intel's sponsorship of the Quake Live Duel Masters Invitational Championship, we're pleased to introduce players to a special time limited offering made possible thanks to the generosity of Intel. For the next three months, Campgrounds: Intel Edition will have a place in our standard arena rotation for everyone to enjoy. This newly built and themed version of our beloved Campgrounds is adorned with bits of tech and a fun intel blue and white color palette. We hope you enjoy their gift in the months leading up to QuakeCon 2014.

Arkinholm:
Designed by the TDM all-star, Richard 'noctis' Gansterer, and detailed by Chad 'Despair' Younger, Arkinholm is a brand new arena, set in a sprawling gothic medieval village. Players will find themselves winding through alleys and corridors through the various outdoor market areas holding not only fresh fruits and vegetables, but also weapons and items. A Quad Damage is available, but only for those travelling into the seedy underworld, suspended in the middle of a swamp. Arkinholm is also great for Free For All, and Clan Arena matches.

Dead and Gone:
From author David 'SgtGhost' Levesque comes 'Dead and Gone', one of Rocket Arena 3's most recently widely requested small Clan Arena levels. Taking place in one open room, players will find themselves going for the high ground. Be aware of the middle of the arena, however, because a lone jumpad will expose your backside to those creeping along the ledges. Dead and Gone is also available for small Free For All matches.

Hen House:
Rocket Arena 3 mapping legend Till Merker, author of Theatre of Pain, Evolution, and Thunderstruck, has graced us with another of his works. From his ra3map12 collection 'Frag Like an Egyptian' comes a new treat for large CA fans, Hen House. Don't expect to be cooped up in this arena, however, as the rooms are large and open, rewarding those who can rocket jump and strafe jump through its hallways. Players experienced with the railgun will find themselves an easier time here, as there are plenty of opportune sniping spots. Hen House also plays great in Domination.

McSarges:
Ferdinand 'cityy' List, creator of Cure and Silence, brings us another Duel arena for our enjoyment. This alternate-reality western mining town is where Sarge has took up shop to fund an escalating war between the locals. McSarge's is a very tall arena with a lot of nooks and crannies to navigate through. You'll want to control most of the major items, found along the bottom floors of the arena, especially the very potent Lightning Gun, Yellow Armor, and Mega Health area. Otherwise, run on over and grab the Red Armor, Rocket Launcher, and Green Armor, also within easy reach. McSarge's also plays great in Free For All.

New Cerberon:
Straight from the pages of the Mapping Corner forum, we're pleased to bring you 'New Cerberon'. From the up and coming designer EmeraldTiger, New Cerberon heralds the first look at the Strogg's recreation of their fallen capital following the vicious war between the Strogg and the Global Defense Forces. Their knack for oddly symmetrical designs happens to work out great for gladiators teleported in for Capture the Flag action, with a classic base design that can be attacked in different low, medium, and high routes. Between the bases lies an open area holding various smaller items, and a Rocket Launcher, although plenty of angles exist for players who have grabbed the Railgun.

Added new server admin commands: Mute and Unmute
Remaining time on dropped power-ups will now decay when the "/droppowerup" command is used.
CTF flags no longer auto-return when a carrier uses "/kill".
Added options for Respawn Timers on the competition spec HUD, So that casters can disable yellow armor timing in team games.
Added 144Hz and 240Hz display refresh options to the menu.
Fixed a logic bug that allowed some players who did not have the desired privileges to call "/timein".
Round countdowns increased from 7 to 10 seconds.
Dynamic lights are no longer disabled with "r_vertexLight 1". Toggle dynamic lights with "r_dynamicLight".
Limit cointoss parameters to heads or tails (or blank).
Server join passwords no longer write to configs.
Custom values of "r_lodBias" now save to config.
Fixed some non-power-of-two textures reported on Intervention that would pop & distort at certain distances.
Updated Premium Icon for in-game premium scoreboards.
Fixed Xaero's skin; the body was improperly lit.

Divine Intermission Fixed spawn point missing the free sg+gl.
Campgrounds Fixed bot support.
Delirium Fixed teleporter
Devilish Removed new spawns from TDM
Hektik Fixed teleporter
Hidden Fortress Removed new spawns from TDM

Group A:
Rapha
Cypher
DaHanG
Evil

Group B:
strenx
tox
dkt
ZeRo4

Group C:
Spart1e
chance
dem0n
whaz

Group D:
winz
ZorakWar
silencep
Doomsd4y

Group E:
sparks
ins
Necrophagist
cha0ticz

Group F:
cl0ck
carnage
l1nkin
griffin

Group G:
id_
psygib
c0d47
Spucrl

Group H:
apparition_
1057
jok0

Thursday, July 17th
10:45 CDT Group Play: Round 1
11:15 CDT Group Play: Round 2
11:45 CDT Group Play: Round 3
12:15 CDT (Break for lunch)
13:30 CDT Playoffs: Round 1
14:30 CDT Playoffs: Round 2
15:45 CDT Playoffs: Round 3
17:00 CDT Semi-Finals: A
18:00 CDT (Break for DOOM reveal)
19:00 CDT Semi-Finals: B

Saturday, July 19th
12:30 CDT Bronze Final
22:00 CDT Grand Final

32 Player Group Stage (8 groups of 4), bo3
32 Player Single Elimination Bracket, bo5
Grand Final, bo5

Aerowalk
Campgrounds Intel
Cure
Furious Heights
Lost World
Sinister
Toxicity

$9,000
$5,000
$3,000
4th: $1,000
5th-8th: $500
Link: Trophies

Duel Masters Rulebook
Tournament Regulations

When reserving your hotel room at the Hilton Anatole, be sure to obtain the special $159 QuakeCon reduced rate.

Monastery:
From Mike 'g1zm0' Burbidge's Rocket Arena 3 creations Three Story and Cannery, comes a new arena Monastery. Set in the bowels of broken hallowed grounds, Monastery possesses two outside courtyards and a slew of tattered structures surrounding a tall broken tower. Designed for large Clan Arena matches, Monastery also comes brewed with Free for All and Freeze Tag support.

Shaken Not Stirred:
Making its long awaited return from Rocket Arena 3 comes Shaken Not Stirred. Designed by Adam Bellefeuil, author of the Liquid Blue RA3 quadrilogy (Electric Head, Somewhat Damaged, Window Pain, and Shaken Not Stirred), this abandoned mountainous spring water base expands upon our smaller CA arena, Seams and Bolts, making it better suited for large Clan Arena matches (4v4 & up). Shaken Not Stirred was also forged with support for Free For All, Freeze Tag, as well as a checkpoint Race course.

City Crossings:
Making its way to QUAKE LIVE from Threewave CTF, City Crossings follows on the success of author Dan "Scancode" Gold's acclaimed works Spider Crossings and Future Crossings. City Crossings winds through the interior of a tall futuristic cityscape. The flag base sits below a tall rooftop perch where defenders can protect their carrier. The two cities come to a dramatic clash lacking a true middle ground. Players must protect both the tight choke point in mid as well as their perimeter Regen room if they wish to keep their base safe. City Crossings is available in all flag-based gametypes, and Race.

Divine Intermission:
A fun aside to play between the more competitive matches, Divine Intermission reminds us that this is all just fun and games. Inside this cathedral two teams will spawn armed with only shotguns and grenades. and clear view of the enemy's flag. See who can race between the spray of pellets and 'nades to be ordained victorious. Divine Intermission is available in all flag-based gametypes, and Race.

Spawn code updated to now use deferred spawns, to reduce the likelihood of telefrags due to too few spawn points.

Added additional spawn points to the following maps:
- Devilish
- Hell's Gate Redux
- Hidden Fortress

-Fixed an exploit in the autodownload system that could cause players to respawn without penalty.
-Fixed an exploit that would allow players to score lower in Race than they normally would.
-Fixed an exploit in the callvote system that would allow players to empty the server.
-Round based games, such as Clan Arena, will no longer crash when the server has more players than spawn points, and the map has no team spawn points to fall back on as a last resort.
-Bots will now switch weapons after running out of ammo.
-Removed 'Connection Interrupted' message that occurs after a map_restart under normal connectivity conditions.

o Disallow 'callvote clientkick' with a non-integer parameter.
o Disallow ‘callvote clientkick’ with a player id out of range.
o Disallow ‘callvote fraglimit’ without a limit parameter.
o Disallow 'callvote fraglimit' with a non-integer parameter.
o Disallow ‘callvote g_gametype’ without a gametype id parameter.
o Disallow 'callvote g_gametype' with a non-integer parameter.
o Disallow ‘callvote g_gametype’ with a gametype id that is out of range.
o Disallow ‘callvote kick’ without a name parameter.
o Disallow 'callvote kick' with an invalid player name.
o Disallow ‘callvote kick all’.
o Disallow 'callvote kick allbots' in Infected w/ Mastermind.
o Disallow ‘callvote kick <serverowner>’ from being called.
o Disallow ‘callvote map’ without a mapname parameter.
o Disallow ‘callvote nextmap’ if nextmap is not set.
o Disallow 'callvote random' with a non-integer parameter.
o Disallow 'callvote random' with an upper limit out of range.
o Disallow ‘callvote shuffle' with an extra parameter.
o Disallow ‘callvote shuffle’ mid-game.
o Disallow ‘callvote teamsize’ without a size parameter.
o Disallow 'callvote teamsize' with a non-integer parameter.
o Disallow ‘callvote teamsize’ with a size out of range.
o Disallow ‘callvote timelimt’ without a limit parameter.
o Disallow 'callvote timelimit' with a non-integer parameters

Will I have to re-download the game?
For players who already have QUAKE LIVE installed, the transition will be quick. You will download and install a small launcher, and it will update your existing installation files.

When will this update be released?
While we don't have a specific date yet, we expect to release before the end of the year. More specific dates will be given as we get closer to release.

How can I be involved in testing?
We are taking applications to beta test the standalone client from current subscribers. Please see the thread in the Subscribers Only forum for more information, and to sign up.

What will happen to the website? (www.quakelive.com)
Certain functions will remain available on the website even after the update is released. Players will be able to manage certain account settings, view profiles, manage clans, and even launch Pro matches from any web browser. NOTE: Managing and chatting with friends, viewing the match browser, and joining games will require the game to be open.

Will I keep my player stats?
Yes, player stats will transition along with the standalone version of the game.

Will there be Mac/Linux support?
We will be unable to support Mac and Linux clients with this transition. While we have reports from our testers that the game works through emulation or virtualization software, we are unable to support native Mac and Linux versions. If you’re using Mac and Linux and have a paid subscription, you will only be able to access the game using emulation or virtualization software.

Future Crossings:
Making its way to QUAKE LIVE from Quake 3 Arena, Future Crossings makes its debut from author Dan "Scancode" Gold. As the name implies, Future Crossings takes place in a futuristic space base. The flag sits alone in the middle of the base on the mid-level, surrounded by both higher and lower ground, making for unpredictable escape routes. Teams will fight for the Quad Damage in the middle, with armor serving as a sniper roost for people wishing to ply their Railgun skills. Future Crossings is now available for play in all flag-based gametypes and Race.

Gospel Crossings:
Gospel Crossings is a Capture the Flag arena that takes the fight to multiple levels of a gothic cathedral. Created by Dan "Scancode" Gold, Gospel Crossings is another classic CTF arena returning to QUAKE LIVE. Defenders will find a multitude of ways in and out that they have to defend, especially the jumppad leading from the bottom level behind the flag. A Quad Damage is up for grabs in the middle, but a fog pit is the only thing waiting to greet players. Gospel Crossings is available in all flag-based gametypes, Domination, and Race.

Railyard:
Railyard has been rebuilt from the ground up, new exclusively for QUAKE LIVE. Formerly known as Silly Railings by Dan "Scancode" Gold, Railyard is a small Capture the Flag arena where all the action takes place in one room. Stacks of crates are available for cover, with jumppads behind them for popping up and railing. Nothing but some abandoned railroad tracks separates the two teams. Railyard is available in all flag-based gametypes, Race, and definitely excels for small One Flag CTF matches.

We are now hosting public premium servers for the Domination and Attack & Defend game modes, making these game modes readily available to our Premium players.

Direct hits from projectile weapons will no longer be sometimes incorrectly detected as 0 distance splash damage hits.

Fixed a force model bug with Orbb that would cause him to not scale properly.

Fixed a crash that occurred when attempting to play the optional training skill test.

Improved tracking of g_startingHealthBonus and g_weaponRespawnTime when callvoting between rulesets.

Added timeout/pause support to RACE.

Fixed "in in" typo in the race finish message.

Death POI icons now scale according to cg_drawFriendMaxWidth and cg_drawFriendMinWidth.

Network cvar changes:
- 'rate' now defaults to '25000' and is a latched cvar, requiring a game restart before a new value can take effect.
- 'cl_maxpackets' now defaults to '125' and is a latched cvar, requiring a game restart before a new value can take effect.

Delirium:
- Added 3 x 25 hp
- Added 2 extra spawns for duel, and another 2 more for TDM/FFA
- Added elevator to lower YA area
- Fixed LG->RA teleporter not working in TDM
- Replaced stairs with elevators at RA and MH areas
- Opened up lower RA area
- 2-way teleporter at RA changed to 1-way
- Lower YA teleporter now exits at upper MH
- New teleporter in mid which exits at the old YA teleporter exit
- Some areas re-made for a cleaner / different look
- Weapon clip added to bumpy ground to increase effectiveness of rocket splash damage
- Lots of small tweaks to make the map faster and more fluid

Eye to Eye:
- Increased spawncount to prevent server crashes in large team games.

Repent:
- Fixed shader file that was breaking Repent's item decals.

Terminatria:
- Multiple texture and clipping fixes
- Performance improved
- Duel mode made smaller, with item layout changes to suit

The Intel® QUAKE LIVE® Duel Invitational Masters Championship will feature known professionals and top QUAKE LIVE competitors in an exclusive tournament. Up to thirty-two (32) of the world’s best QUAKE LIVE players, hand selected by tournament staff from the open online registration, will face-off in the 1 vs.1 duel for $18,000 in a double elimination bracket, with each match played in a best-of-three-games format. With two competitors remaining, thousands will gather to watch as these two best-of-the-best survivors go head-to-head in a single elimination, best-of-five-games throw-down with a $9,000 check written to the champion.

Registered Players
Map Pool:
Blood Run
Cure
Furious Heights
Lost World
Toxicity

The QUAKE LIVE® Clan Arena 3v3 Open will feature 3 vs. 3 competitions for up to thirty-two (32) teams battling it out in a single elimination bracket and best-of-three games format, with the two top teams advancing to a best-of-five Grand Final. Teams who come out on top will share prizes of $6,000, including $3,000 for the team of champions.

Map Pool:
Almost Lost
Asylum
Campgrounds
Repent
Trinity

The 20th Anniversary DOOM® Challenge will feature old school DOOM II gaming. Battling for a share of prizes, including $1,000 for the champion, players will compete in sixteen player Free-For-All matches that will qualify 32 players for the single elimination bracket, where each match will be played in a best-of-three-games format.

Map Pool:
Dwango5Map1
Dwango5Map7
Judas
King
SSL2

Brand new to QUAKE LIVE is the Race gametype, which puts a non-combat spin on Quake. Players race against the clock and each other to earn the fastest time. Race takes place on both deathmatch and CTF arenas, challenging players to race from checkpoint to checkpoint taking the most efficient route. Players spawn using PQL physics, which allows for enhanced air control, and a wider variety of movement, topped with higher speed potential. A Rocket Launcher and Plasma Gun are also made available to navigate the tricky bends and turns. Matches end when the timelimit is reached, and the player with the shortest run is declared the winner.

In addition, we are running Standard Race matches, available to both free and paid QUAKE LIVE players. These matches will be running all 43 arenas currently supported by the Race mode, and can be voted to at will. Standard players joining these matches will be able to try the mode and practice running through the courses, however they will not be able to record times or complete matches. This will not count against the Standard player's stats, and being invited to a Pro Race match will work as usual. We hope players enjoy Race, and can't wait to see the videos and tricks everyone discovers!

Delirium:
Created by Terminatria author Russell "bst" Vint, Delirium is a Duel arena set in a futuristic facility. The arena consists of three levels, connecting through large, curvacious hallways. Delirium is larger than the typical Duel arena, benefiting players that can navigate through rooms quickly, and cutting off your opponent to prevent them from grabbing Yellow and Red Armors. Best suited for 2 to 6 players, Delirium is also playable in small Clan Arena and FFA matches.

Fuse:
Fuse, created by Ferdinand "cityy" List is a Duel arena new to QUAKE LIVE. A mixture of outdoor and indoor areas, the action in Fuse takes place primarily in three different rooms, connected on multiple levels. Duelers will find themselves attempting to control a Yellow Armor, Red Armor, and Mega Health. Fuse features a lot of thin ledges, useful for trickjumping or ambushing opponents below. Fuse also plays great in FFA, 2v2 TDM, and Clan Arena modes for matches between 2 and 6 players.

Golgotha Core:
Golgotha Core is a large Free For All arena, featuring a health and armor generator for players looking for a quick boost. Large rooms built with long lines of sight favors those who love the Railgun. A power-up heavy arena, you'll want to control either the cycling Haste/Invisibility, and Quad Damage, both located in the bottom of the space. Made for 4 to 12 players, Golgotha Core is also playable in Clan Arena, Freeze Tag, Domination, and Red Rover modes.

Pillbox:
Pillbox is a brand new Capture the Flag arena with fast captures and fast action. Defenders have a couple of tricks at their disposal, including a pressure plate to activate a crusher to stop camping enemies, and a bridge that drops into the lava that also houses a Mega Health. Attackers can take the rear route into the base, and pop a few grenades down a hatch that routes to the flag. A power-up in the midfield ensures the defense can't play too far back. Designed for 4v4 play, Pillbox can be played with 2-5 players per team, and also supports One Flag, Harvester, Domination, and Attack & Defend.

The new Invite Monitor, accessible from above the friends-list while connected to a match, is a more transparent way to handle invites to Premium and Pro matches. Players can see at a glance which invites are currently active for the match, and are given the ability to revoke invites. Match owners will be able to see who invited everybody, and revoke others' invites at their own discretion. Standard guests are also shown, allowing players to see who is currently on through an invite. Finally, a manual invite button at the bottom allows players to invite other players by name.

In addition to the new Invite Monitor, we have changed the invite system so that revoking an invite to a Standard player on a Premium match will cause them to be removed from the match after the end of the current match. The length invitations are active has been lengthened from 15 minutes to three hours, after which you will have to re-invite players.

Team Overhead Icons Updates - The friendly triangles now change from yellow to orange when a teammate takes damage, and from orange to red when a teammate dies. You may control how long the red triangle marker remains at the place of their death with cg_drawDeadFriendTime (0-5000 ms)

New CA Round Won messages note how many players were on the winning team, or if only one player was left standing, notes how much health they had remaining.

Round Draw Tie Breaker options for CA: Draws by Health, Draws by Living options in Start a Match under Gametype Settings.

Fixed the pause or timeout admin commands in round-based gametypes when used during round countdowns.

Spawn Code Changes to reduce telefrags on match starts, resolving issues on maps with too few spawn points.

Added CA and FT support to our CTF arenas. While these arenas will not appear in public match arena pools, they are now optional via Start a Match.

Userinfo flood protection is now enabled again.

Added align support to CG_PLAYER_SCORE, CG_1STPLACE, and CG_2NDPLACE HUD elements, and fixed their alignment behavior within our HUD files. Adjustments may need to be made to custom HUDs utilizing these ownerdraw elements, see our three official huds for examples.

Added two new HUD elements added for RACE, CG_RACE_STATUS and CG_RACE_TIMES, see our three official huds for examples.

Updated all gametype icons (in-game and web), added in-game race icon. Minor tweaks to others. TDM goes back to the classic QL TDM icon.

Cure
- Updated spawns: 12 spawns, 6 initial.
- Fixed a missing clip allowing players to hide at the 50 HP bubble staircase.
- Fixed a clipping issue in the low hallway between MH and RA.
- Replaced the lightning ammo box above RA with shells.
- Clipped hiding spot above the GA near PG.

Lost World
- Fixed exploitative clip above LG.

Phrantic
- Fixed reversed 1x1 ad.

Repent
- Fixed HOM at the Great Hall circle window sill.
- Added two ad spots.

Sinister
- Removed low RA spawn.
- New one-way teleporter.
- Removed 60sec RG spawn + Gong.
- Swapped MH - RG.
- Added Pillar @ RA.
- Replaced GA with another YA (different location).

Repent
Repent is a new Clan Arena map from id Software. Set in the bowels of a decaying place of worship, the forgotten elder god who calls this cathedral home has grown angry and jaded towards mankind in his years of solitude. Refusing to be cast aside and banished to the nether realms, he now holds together his decaying cathedral with every ounce of power left in him.

Repent excels in Clan Arena matches ranging from 2v2 up to 8v8, and has unique item layouts and additional support for Free For All, Duel, Team Deathmatch (2v2), Freeze Tag, and Red Rover.

Arcane Citadel
Making a return to their TDM roots the authors of Purgatory and Limbus, 'akm' and 'Yellack', bring us the gothic beauty of Arcane Citadel. Here combatants battle for control between the moon-lit quad courtyard and the perilous battle-suit pit, and with no Railgun in sight, players must fully commit to their fight if they wish to regain control of lost territory. Arcane Citadel also comes with its own mood music, a new sinister sounding music track by re:deep.

Crafted for 4v4 Team Deathmatch, Arcane Citadel also supports for Free For All, Clan Arena, Freeze Tag, Domination, and Red Rover.

Cure
Ferdinand 'cityy' List, the author of Silence, debuts his latest duel arena, Cure, in Quake Live. Cure is set in a mid-century European village where an abandoned post-war sanatorium resides. Twisting halls leading through and between highly vertical multi-tiered alleyways, commonly result in visceral close quarter combat as players stragetically chose their paths through this spacious villa.

Cure has been designed for Duel, and includes additional support for Free For All, Team Deathmatch (2v2), Clan Arena, Freeze Tag, and Red Rover.

Hud Scorebox Element fixed on Large HUD.
No longer allow servers owners to be kicked via 'callvote clientkick'.

Overkill - Resolved a large number of z-fighting issues.
Warehouse - Added additional spawn points to better facilitate large matches and reduce spawn frags.
Wargrounds - Added additional spawn points to better facilitate large matches and reduce spawn frags.

Premium Duel Scoreboard now preserves match data, addressing issues caused by forfeited matches or disconnected players.
Duels can no longer start with more than 2 players, who were added via the admin 'put' command.
Server admins may no longer use the 'put' command to place more than two players into a match in progress.
Server admins may no longer use of the 'allready' command if more or less than two players are in the match.
Fixed Duel's short name display to read "DUEL" instead of "DM" on the Premium Duel Scoreboard.

Players who die during a round countdown will now immediately respawn alive, rather than be excluded from the round as a dead player.
Inactivity kicks are no longer triggered while dead or frozen.
Players are now dropped after 25 seconds of inactivity in round based game modes.
Fixed players in Freeze Tag from being able to prematurely fire if they respawned during a match or round countdown.
In addition to held power-ups, we now remove dropped power-ups between rounds in Freeze Tag.
Players may no longer use of the 'forfeit' command during round countdowns.
Prevent infected from getting weapons in warmup in Infected Red Rover.
Fixed instaInfected, zombies were spawning with the set Starting Weapons value instead of just gauntlets.
Gametypes that do not allow item spawning will now utilize the best starting weapons order in warmup, if no weapons are present.

Increased the consistency of the chain jump boost, also improving telejumps.
Increased the speed gained by circle strafing.
Increased the speed while turning with air control.
Clamp weapon respawn time to a minimum of 15 seconds (Update: now 10s).
Max ammo values decreased in item collection based gametypes.
- MG: 100, SG: 20, GL: 20, RL: 20, LG: 100, RG: 20, PG: 100, BFG: 10, NG: 20, PL: 5, CG: 100
Adjusted player respawn delay, now within a 0.5 and 3.5 second window.
Vertical jump velocity gets capped, keeping the cumulative effect of chain jumps in check.
Draw Tiered Armor Availability icons added to inform players when an armor is unavailable for pickup.
Removed extraneous console variable spam when rulesets are changed.

Removed /systeminfo command, could be exploited to cause a client crash.
Rail trails are now properly aligned with the gun barrel, taking custom values of cg_gunX/Y/Z into account.
Re-enabled the TeamKill Complaint system.
Fixed an issue that would occur when using a medkit with more than 125HP and firing the weapon in the same frame.
Lightning Gun muzzle point is positioned correctly when crouching.
Fixed clientside prediction errors when using custom values of RampJumpScale.
Weapon Gravity options in Start-a-Match now properly take in account custom values of g_gravity.
Freecam spectating no longer uses a third person offset, and custom values of cg_thirdPersonAngle will no longer break spec cameras.
Smoothed out changes in height/viewheight when the spectatorCam flies into a flight of stairs.
Smooth out viewheight change when crouching while in third person.
Allow +moveup/+movedown on ladders to help dictate direction (ala Q2). This allows you to be looking up as you crawl down the ladder.
Draw "-" on the scoreboard in place of the -999 forfeit score on all scoreboard feeders.
Corrected end game scoreboard messages during a forfeit. "You finished with a score of -999"
Corrected end game scoreboard messages in Harvester, and improved capture messages when only one capture was made.

Added 5 Premium Experience PQL Awards
- Too Fast: Complete 1 online PQL match.
- Air Bender: Complete 1 online PQL match in Duel, Capture the Flag, Clan Arena, and Team Deathmatch.
- Paratrooper: Complete 100 online PQL matches.
- Dogfighter: Complete 500 online PQL matches.
- Ethereal: Complete 1,000 online PQL matches.

Aerowalk
- Fixed a hall of mirrors effect on the green armor teleporter.
- Fixed the skywalk ceiling clip exploit.
- Fixed the alignment of the ceiling clips in the lightning gun room and the central atrium.
- Fixed clipping above two door archways.
- Fixed texture alignment on trim of the teleporter exit ledge.
- Made the fencing no longer cast shadows so that you can see the pipe detail work behind them.
- Fixed the mispositioned weaponclip on the fencing near yellow armor.
- Improving lighting, getting rid of the black wall section near the grenade launcher teleporter and the black stair faces in mid.
- Improved the positioning of some of the small ceiling lights.
- Fixed the position of the angled light near high RL.
Campgrounds
- Fixed texture alignments on the upper level floors, near both railgun and rocket launcher.
Foolish Legacy
- Removed the no-weapon-drop from the waterfog in the megahealth pool.
Infinity
- Added a new route from mid to high base rocket launcher.
- Added a ladder connection between the water tube and the new high route.
- Moved the railgun to the new water tunnel ledge.
- Removed one of the spawns near plasmagun and one of the spawns near the mid shotgun.
- Added a wall in the perimeter to give the teleporter pool more cover.
- Added 25hp to the new doorway in mid.
- Added 25hp to the teleporter pool.
- Made water in mid deeper, added underwater route below the bridge.
- Fixed skull dispenser in Harvester.
Left Behind
- Removed no-weapon-drop from the waterfog in the railgun pool.
Overkill
- Renamed the 'Visor courtyard' to 'Ranger courtyard'.
- Fixed z-fighting in hall near Ranger courtyard.
- Fixed texture misalignment on floor near fog pit.
- Removed some exploitative clips.
- Clipped some exploitative ledges.
Quarantine
- Fixed two clips on the staircase between red armor and the back teleporter.
Reflux
- Fixed texture alignment on curved brick wall by megahealth.
Realm of Steel Rats
- Texture density and alignment fixed on the curved brick walls in the lightning gun, lower rocket launcher, and quad rooms.
Space Chamber
- Fixed the inappropriately sized red armor item timer due to a stray 'team' key on the item.
Terminatria
- Total Health increased from 525 to 700.
- Total Armor increased from 235 to 280.
- Jump pad behind the railgun area replaced with teleporter
- Quad and Megahealth areas rebuilt.
- Numerous graphical and gameplay orientated tweaks.
- Duel mode added - item and weapons layouts changes, upper Rocket Launcher and Grenade Launcher rooms are blocked off.
- Duel mode: Two way teleporter added at the Lightning Gun.
- Made tesla sfx on teleporter nonsolid
- Replaced cables with a new dark cable version for improved alpha blend
- Fixed trim construction near quad
- Fixed trim construction near lg
- Fixed texture alignment on all volumetric lights
- Fixed wall texture scale behind GA teleporter
- Fixed stair ramps near quad
- Deleted obscured portions of the decorative pipes outside of the arena
- Cleanup, making some structural brushes into detail brushes
The Edge
- Removed the no-weapon-drop from the waterfog in the railgun pool.
Wicked
- Fixed duplicate spawn point at RL spawn, which caused an imbalance in the spawn point selection process.

Fixed the 'Air Control' Start-a-Match option.
Fixed the Freeze Tag 'Round Delay 0' Start-a-Match option.
Fixed the 'Teams are tied at 0' team score message.
Round based games once again will kick players after 180 seconds of inactivity, but the new code will now properly accumulates time across rounds, but does not count time dead/froze/paused against them.
Addressed an issue that would perpetuate telefrags in some round based gametypes, when a map had too few spawn points available.
PQL min weaponRespawn cap set to 10

Foolish Legacy
More than just a fan favorite, Foolish Legacy, by Richard 'swelt' Jacques, is often considered the pinnacle of Team Deathmatch design. Buttons, traps, lava, crates, water pools, and two powerups fill this TDM arena. Originally optimized for the QUAKE III Arena mod Challenge ProMode Arena, the arena formerly known in CPMA as 'cpm21' plays masterfully under both the standard and PQL rulesets, and rewards teamwork. Two major paths between power-ups are buttonized traps, requiring teammates to assist keeping the route viable as their comrades traverse them.

Foolish Legacy joins the fray in QUAKE LIVE, and is accessible in Free For All, Team DeathMatch, Clan Arena, Freeze Tag, Domination, and Red Rover.

Use and Abuse
Created by FxR|jude (50chickens), Use and Abuse was inspired by the classic QUAKE 1 arena, The Bad Place. After its debut into the QUAKE III Arena mod Challenge ProMode Arena as 'cpm3a', Use and Abuse quickly became the most iconic battleground for CPM Duel players, and often featured in CPM frag videos such as 'CPMA Done by Vo0'. This two atrium arena features open high ceilings, leading to breathtaking lightning pins and successive mid-air rocket hits in the hands of adept combatants.

Use and Abuse is supported in both standard and PQL rulesets, but excels in PQL Duel.

Wicked
In January of 2000, FxR|jude (50chickens), released a small Duel arena based on some of his previous QUAKE 2 Free For All designs. Over the course of the next year the map grew in popularity, was refined, and made it's first appearance in Challenge ProMode Arena as 'cpm1a': the first official duel map in the CPM map pool. Over the past 13 years, Wicked acted as the first arena most combatants battled on as they were first introduced to CPM Duel gameplay.

Everyone on the QUAKE LIVE team would like to thank FxR|jude for allowing us the privilege of bringing Wicked to QUAKE LIVE, and know that it here too will be a treat for many players who wish to take up the challenge of PQL Duel.

Match Summary Details will now reflect if the match was either Infected or Quad Hog.
Match Browser server modifications list will now note if a Red Rover match is running Infected.

Resolved an issue with the in-game ad system that was causing a delay on join.
Resolved an issue where players could switch teams when the imbalance would be created after the switch.
Resolved an issue where clients were being sent extraneous information during Duel matches.
Instagib demos generated by the AutoAction feature are now prefixed with an "i" before the game type abbreviation.

Aerowalk
- Ceiling lights are now non-solid.
- Removed an exploitative wall clip that could be stood on.

Sinister
- New weapon layout, including a second Rocket Launcher.
- Rebuilt Yellow Armor room.
- Added stairs and teleporter to Red Armor.
- Added ramps to stairs for silent walking.
- Read more about these changes.

Warehouse
- Fixed a wall clip that players could get stuck on, in the upper portion of the GA room.

* We now offer one, three, six, and 12 month subscription options.
* We now sell one, three, six, and 12 month tokens.
* Added support to show information for multiple subscriptions applied to one account.
* Long names are now ellipsized on the match browser 'Live Game Info' hover info.
* Resolved an issue where the Premium pie chart on the Arenas tab would sometimes disappear.
* Resolved an issue where players who have played more than 100 unique arenas would be missing certain arenas on their Arenas tab.
* Game Summary now notes when a match was using PQL.
* Game Summary & Game Details now properly handle score in forfeit conditions.
* Allow Eliminated Players to Freecam Spectate option added to Start-a-Match for CA and A&D.

* Match servers now properly save and restore duel queue across arena loads.
* Don't show the same arena multiple time if more than one arena doesn't exist (Start a Match, Samplers).
* Better notification between arena voting ending and the next match.
* Server will attempt to choose arenas appropriate for the match team sizes, or eight players in Free For All.
* Server will no longer force a reload of the current arena if it is voted for again.
* On Start a Match matches, the first arena choice will always be the current arena.
* Resolved an issue where players would get dropped for server command overflow while on the voting screen.
* Fixed ready up status out of sync / outdated - ready up statuses were only updated when both teams were present and balanced.
* Allow players to unready themselves if their opponent joins and then leaves before readying up.
* Ensure that players do not have a left over PMF_NO_FIRING flag set or an outdated ready flag, such as when a match is aborted during the countdown.
* Fixed a shader issue on Premium Duel Scoreboard when no players are in the match.

Concrete Palace

* Swapped lower GA and YA's positions to their original placements.

Limbus

* Un-weapon clipped RA Pillar.
* Added another jump-on light detail to RA.
* Tweaked arch construction (ex: RG arch) to try and improve lighting.
* Player-clipped upper-RG doorway to JP.
* Made GL JP hole larger (easier to drop back down).
* Tweaked Broken RG/Quad window for easier passage.
* Rebuilt RA ad-frame.
* Converted blue lights below RA ad frame to .ase model to prevent deforming.
* Rebuilt deformed MH Tele frame.
* Angled off corner between GL & RG for smoother passage.
* Tweaked jump-up ledge details at lower SG room.
* Added missing clip to the left of RA stairs from SG.
* Improved clipping on Quad ad-frame.
* Removed weapon-clip from Quad tele-exit ledge and high quad ledge floor grills.
* Slightly raisd YA+RL floor trims for easier jump to YA.
* Clipped RA 4x5hp bubble pillar for better flow.
* Switch RA 2x5hp bubbles with 1x25hp bubble.
* Use correct default ad images (w/ nopicmip).


Purgatory

* Expand all doorway clips. (RA doorframe bug)
* Player-clip quad sky areas.
* Un-player-clip Quad lights to broken area. (can jump up now)
* Player-clip basement ceiling lights (above shards).
* Recessed low-YA ad frame to prevent head-bumping.
* Re-space RA pillars and align to grid.
* Continue RA-stairs trim.
* Raise quad-broken clip slightly.
* Clip RA ad-supports flush with wall.
* Replaced mini-ledge to RG-ammo with pipes.
* Fixed misplaced clip brushes at High-YA ledge.
* Fixed overdraw bug at RA pillars/Water corridor.


Reflux

* Fixed clipping at mid jumppads.
* Removed rain, raindrops, rain sfx.
* Replaced broken ceiling pane in base with fresh new pane of glass
* Removed vegetation where broken pane was.
* Removed the hidden back half of all decorative pipes
* Replaced the volumetric lighting from light fixtures with lower poly versions.
* Additional miscellaneous performance optimizations.


Silence

* Added two teleporter destination decals.
* Use correct default ad images (w/ nopicmip).
* Fixed missing clip above staircase hall near RL. (ceiling exploit fix)
* Added pipe jump from GA/25hp to center pillar.
* Fixed misaligned crate texture.


Terminus

* Updated author names.
* Fixed various texture alignment issues.
* Moved intermission slightly.
* Removed hole at BS floor-grate (by MH door).
* Player-clipped the foot of each BS pillar.
* Raised high-YA door and fixed in place.
* Re-player-clipped LG-broken. (much smoother now)
* Fixed visible caulk at LG-broken.
* Applied phong-shading to all broken area sub-surfaces.
* Merged pre-RA windows into a single unit.
* Shifted pre-RA pipe-window back 32units.
* Player-clipped pre-RA pipe-window pillar feet.
* Removed a portion of the pillar by RAJP.
* Converted wire detail at RAJP to .ase to prevent deforming.
* Player-clipped RA chain-pillar feet.
* Widened access to BS/Pre-RA JP at base.
* Replaced Quad pillar jump-edge with easier broken pillar.
* Fixed BS ceiling light being deformed.
* Player-clipped BS pillars to prevent player hang-ups.
* Raised ceiling light+wire in MH-BS tunnel.
* Raised BS ceiling.
* Adjusted BS rockwall slightly.
* Fixed pipes not touching the wall, near high-YA.
* Applied lightmapping to various models.
* Converted lift room wire-window to .ase, to prevent deforming.
* Converted 45degree lights at Quad/Yard to .ase to prevent deforming.
* Removed unnecessary cluster portals.
* Moved RG drop slightly and rebuilt doors to create more room when open.
* Fixed weapon-clip at RAJP glass.
* Removed some ambient fluorescent light buzz.

aXema $1000
Flysher $700
kgb $300

ROOOF (rapha, DaHanG, id_, sparks) $4000
DaFoneMen (kgb, Zero4, Flysher, br1ck) $2000
Seriously Ill (wonko, vizard, adrenaline, klaovhwn) $1000

Cypher $9000
DaHanG $5000
Rapha $3000
4th czm $1000

zero4 $500
dkt $500
chance $500
sparks $500

a1r_r41d
harley_quinn
id_
fiend
carnage
pfb (restodruid)
rox_
memento_mori

Infinity (CTF) by Ferdinand ‘cityy’ List - website, video

After the hazardous materials make their way through the facilities in Reflux, the water-based byproducts end up here in Infinity. This Capture the Flag arena was converted from its industrial uses after being abandoned years ago by the original owners. Long lines of sight down the center create opportunities to rail outgoing flag runners, who may choose to take a dip into the slower, but safer, water paths. A Quad Damage spawns in the middle every two minutes, so coordinate your attacks wisely!

Limbus (TDM) by Mike ‘Yellack’ Schreiber and Gary ‘akm’ turner - video

A Team Deathmatch arena made by the team of Yellack and akm, Limbus also plays great in our Domination mode. The Quad Damage room offers interesting possibilities for fights, offering a route that requires some dexterity while jumping across high, exposed platforms. Don’t forget about the underground areas; Limbus is larger than it appears on first inspection.

Silence (Duel) by Ferdinand ‘cityy’ List - website

A Duel arena that has you surrounded by—thankfully contained — corrosive material, the action in Silence is anything but. Silence is pretty tall as far as Duel arenas go, so you’ll have to be aware of your vertical surroundings. The Red Armor is placed for maximum grab-and-run potential, but you may want to keep an eye out for Railgun-toting opponents before you leap. Silence is a great addition to the Duel arena pool, and is also fun for small Free for All and Clan Arena matches.

Terminus (TDM) by FRS and Gary ‘akm’ turner - video

Taking place in a sprawling base, Terminus is a very large Team Deathmatch arena with lots of room for tricks and advanced movement. Teams will vie for control for the Battle Suit and Quad Damage rooms, taking care to not get knocked into the fog, or knocked off the Quad platform, making any player who drops down easy fragbait. Terminus is also available for Domination play.

Windsong Keep (Duel) by Tom ‘Phantazm11’ Perryman - website, Q3 version on LvL

The author of Black Cathedral is back with a third arena: a Duel arena taking place in a stunning castle. Windsong Keep is nothing short of an artistic masterpiece in the QUAKE LIVE engine. Expect heavy combat around the ruined tower which holds the Red Armor. A Mega Health is located in another central room, but with ample room for ambush. Try not to get distracted by the beautiful visuals while running through the hallways. Windsong Keep definitely plays as well as it looks.


m16 on the new maps, without TDM maps

Post-Match Arena Voting: Voting for the next arena is now done during the end game scoreboard. You are able to switch your votes as many times as you want, every 2.5 seconds. Selecting an arena will mark you as ready, and the time spent at the scoreboard is now a fixed time.

Start a Match Presets: A Preset Manager is now available under Advanced Settings: give your presets a name, and store your favorite Start a Match settings locally. Loading presets can be done in as little as two clicks. If you're not sure what preset to choose, preview the changes before loading them!

New Match Management Options: Three requested options have been added to Match Management: Inactivity Kick Length to enable the idle kick seen on public matches, Enable Automatic Shuffle which will automatically shuffle teams when enough players are in warmup, and Shuffle Behavior to allow changing shuffles from default Skill Based option to Random. Server owners are automatically excluded from being kicked due to inactivity.

Clan Search: Search through all current clans by clan tag, or by clan name. Click on search results to view the clan's profile page.

Arena Statistics Graph: A pie graph of the player's top 15 arenas, sorted by games played, is available for Premium users on the Arenas tab.

* Resolved several instances where certain characters in clan names would cause the names to not be rendered correctly.
* Resolved an issue where a user could have a Premium-level arena in a Standard-level match, resulting in an error when starting the match.
* Resolved an issue where player models were not rendering properly in the Friend Earned Award popup.
* Resolved an issue where certain characters in match names were not being decoded correctly.
* Scoreboard will no longer count players that haven't fired a weapon in the team accuracy totals.
* Resolved an issue that may cause accuracy values on the scoreboard to be incorrect if you rejoined a match in progress.

* Server owners can no longer be callvote kicked from their own matches.
* Resolved an issue where votes could be called after a previous vote has already passed, but before the vote action was taken.
* Domination point captured/loss VO will only be played if cg_playTeamVO is enabled.
* Resolved an issue where Railgun rails would predict firing while chatting.
* Callvote menu is updated properly when “callvote map” is disabled.

* Item heights are now taller in PQL. Like flags, items cannot be easily jumped over.
* Added the ability to hold crouch at the top of jumppads to catch the ledge, instead of either a normal drop or a rampjump.
* Increased vertical knockback for more vertical popup from splash damage, without breaking self-splash or rocket jumps.
* Increase Plasma Gun splash radius from 20 to 32
* Increase Plasma Gun knockback from 1.10 to 1.25
* Increase Rocket Launcher knockback from 1.00 to 1.10
* Increase maximum knockback from 120 to 160
* Swim speed increased from 160ups to 190ups.

Bloodlust: Fixed blue’s offset flagbase.
Devilish: The Quad Damage no longer spawns in Duel.
Hidden Fortress: Fixed clipping in curve near 50hp and teleporter.
Reflux: The Red Armor respawn time has been increased from 25 to 60 seconds.
Reflux: Optimizations for performance, including the portals in base have been changed to teleporters (cannot see through them).
Stonekeep: The Red Armor respawn time has been increased from 25 to 60 seconds.
Toxicity: Optimizations for performance.

Start date: July 24, 2012
End date: Sept 2, 2012

Beyond Reality
Bloodlust
Campgrounds
Chemical Reaction
Dreadful Place
Fallout Bunker
Furious Heights
Industrial Accident
Japanese Castles
Overkill
Quarantine
Realm of Steel Rats
Revolver
Sacellum
Solid
Somewhat Damaged
Space Chamber
Space CTF
Spider Crossings
Stonekeep
Wargrounds

Players may register online by going to registration.quakecon.org between July 13th at 12pm CDT and July 31st.

Tournament Schedule and Brackets

Duel Masters:
Check-in by 11:00 CDT, 2 August 2012
First Match @ 12:00 CDT, 2 August 2012.

Duel Open:
Check-in by 13:00 CDT, 2 August 2012
First Match @ 14:00 CDT, 2 August 2012.

CTF Open:
Check-in by 10:00 CDT, 3 August 2012
First Match @ 11:00 CDT, 3 August 2012.

QuakeCon Competitions Page
Duel Masters Rules
CTF Open Rules
Duel Open Rules

16 Player Group Stage for Seeding (4 groups of 4), bo3
16 Player Single Elimination Bracket, bo5
Bronze Final, bo5
Grand Final, bo5

Aerowalk, Blood Run, Furious Heights, Lost World, Toxicity

$9,000
$5,000
$3,000
4th $1,000
5th-8th $500

8 Team (4 player), Double Elimination Bracket, bo3
Bronze Final, bo3
Grand Final, bo5 (Team from losers bracket enters bo5 with one loss)

Ironworks, Japanese Castles, Reflux, Spider Crossings, Stonekeep

$4,000
$2,000
$1,000

64 Player, Single Elimination Bracket, bo3
Bronze Final, bo3
Grand Final, bo3

Battleforged, Campgrounds, Hektik, House of Decay, Phrantic

$1,000
$700
$300

Group A
Anton "Cooller" Singov
John "ZeRo4" Hill
Jeffrey "draven" Debipersad
Peter "Ventz" Kidson

Group B
Richard "noctis" Gansterer
Paul "czm" Nelson
Pierre-Émeric "l1nkin" Portier
Dan "vamp1re" Bradham

Group C
Shane "rapha" Hendrixson
Alessandro "Stermy" Avallone
Chance "chance" Lacina
Timothy "zlr" Shey
Mark "cl0ck" McGrail

Group D
Maciej "av3k" Krzykowski
Tim "DaHanG" Fogarty
Jared "cha0ticz" Cugno
Mariano "BicH1tO" Rossi

Group E
Kévin "strenx" Baéza
Brian "dkt" Flander
Johan "tox" Quick
Krystof "Krysa" Cerny

Group F
Alexey "Cypher" Yanusheuski
Sebastian "Spart1e" Siira
Ben "Sc00T" Siebert
Joshua "ziel" Remington

Top seeds
Anton "Cooller" Singov
Richard "noctis" Gansterer
Shane "rapha" Hendrixson
Maciej "av3k" Krzykowski
Kévin "strenx" Baéza
Alexey "Cypher" Yanusheuski

High seeds
John "ZeRo4" Hill
Paul "czm" Nelson
Alessandro "Stermy" Avallone
Tim "DaHanG" Fogarty
Brian "dkt" Flander
Sebastian "Spart1e" Siira

Mid seeds
Jeffrey "draven" Debipersad
Pierre-Émeric "l1nkin" Portier
Chance "chance" Lacina
Jared "cha0ticz" Cugno
Johan "tox" Quick
Ben "Sc00T" Siebert

Low seeds
Peter "Ventz" Kidson
Dan "vamp1re" Bradham
Timothy "zlr" Shey
Mariano "BicH1tO" Rossi
Krystof "Krysa" Cerny
Joshua "ziel" Remington

Premium Maps Added
Revolver (Small CA):
Crafted by Wiebo de Wit, designer of the highly popular "Overkill" Clan Arena level of RA3 fame, Revolver is a small outdoor chamber with an overhanging grated walkway, a higher ground that holding can prove vital to victory.

Sorrow (Duel):
Set in a foreboding dungeon, Sorrow is a brand new arena from Pawel Chrapka that is nicely suited for both Duel and small teamplay when a more strategic and paced style of play is preferred.

Web Updates
- Start a Match: Numerous options added, including ability to spawn servers at your skill level (tier).
- Start a Match: Options that are non-default, or will result in an unranked server will be hilighted
- Start a Match: Resolved certain combinations of settings that would result in an unranked server despite all visible options set to their defaults
- Match invites should now work more reliably, especially over map changes.
- Server tool tip hovers now report if a server is Premium, allowing you to identify Premium servers when using the Friends List.
- Accepting a friends request from a player who is actively online will now immediately show them on your friends list. Previously they would not show until their next time to come online.
- Fixed the duplicate friend invite issue.
- Fixed banned profile notices. Banned players will once again have a ban notice on their public profile.
- Weekly match stats now report up to 500 matches, it was previously limited to reporting only the first 100 matches played in any given week.
- Fixed site inactivity timeouts occurring during forum activity.
- Fixed auto-login from failing following an account idle timeout.
- Fixed issue preventing pro users with clan tags that began with a "+" from spinning Start-a-Match servers that others could join.

General Game Updates
- Added "forfeit" command to allow for an early end to a match.
- - Available to the losing player in Duel
- - Available to the losing player in team gametypes, when one player is left remaining.
- - Will end match immediately, note the game is forfeited, and award the loser a "Loss" instead of a "Quit".
- Added a forfeit condition check to all team gametypes. If one team quits, the match will now forfeit and award a win to the remaining team.
- Improved Intermission Delay, the delay has been reduced from 1000ms to 200ms to resolve many issues & complaints about what occurs in the last second of gameplay.
- Added server-side variables that allows us to specify the amount of armor, health, or weapons a player has upon spawning (g_startingArmor, g_startingHealth, g_startingHealthBonus, g_startingWeapons).
- Added the option of a simpler black frame fill rather than the white flash that occurs when teleporting (r_teleporterFlash 0).
- Added an error message to clients when some commands, such as "/kill" are attempted to be used on servers that do not support them.
- Colliding into a wall while running now places the player in a walking animation without footsteps, instead of running in place and producing footsteps. (This is an animation and footstep change only, no change to player speed, physics, or movement is made as a result of this).
- We now disabled firing at the end of warmup during match countdown to raise awareness of the match state transition and reduce accidental movement caused activity during the match countdown.
- Fixed the toggling of "Next Match" at the end of the match such that spectators can no longer toggle the readyUp status of in-game players.
- Fixed end-game command flooding of spectated clients.
- The end-game scoreboard now has a minimum viewing time of 5 seconds and a maximum viewing time of 15 seconds, dependent on whether players choose to click the "Next Match" button to minimize viewing time.
- Fixed 3 Player Callvote logic that was allowing a single "no vote" to make a vote fail.
- Fixed an issue that could generate killbeeps from gibbing player corpses.
- Fixed incorrectly defined FRAMETIME, which has accounted for various bugs or oddness in the game, especially in relation to our triggers (jumppads, movers, buttons, trigger hurts, trigger multiples).
- Fixed floating point imprecision that caused glitching in snapshot rendering.
- Fixed Battle Suit noise spam while wading in lava, sound event is now only triggered every second (damage is however still continuous).
- Fixed starting weapon selection code to ensure that the selected weapon is a weapon that was granted on spawn
- Fixed Default model/skin code. It will now attempt to use the model specified when a valid model but invalid skin is set and ensures that a teamskin is set when in team gametypes.
- Fixed faulty spawnflag behavior issue for trigger_hurts.
- Fixed an issue with railgun while using infinite ammo that prevented the rail trail from displaying.
- Fixed an animation issue that would occur on servers running more than 24 hours that previously could not be resolved without shutting down and relaunching the server.
- Fixed an infostring buffer overflow exploit.
- Fixed an exploit found that could be caused by use of a local command.
- Fixed references to server framerate to correctly account for timescale.
- Fixed AGEN skip code in parse stage of rendering.
- Fixed a typo in a Com_Error message "cientNum > 32" corrected to "clientNum >= 32".
- Fixed fastSky behavior when r_fastSky was set to non-zero, non-one values.
- Fixed Vertexlight issue in map compiling. We will over time be re-releasing the afflicted maps to resolve dark or off-colored vertexlighting issues.

Duel Updates
- Relaxed spawn system in Duel such that it now looks at 50% of the furthest away spawn choices with a minimum of 3 choices, instead of 40% with a minimum of 2 choices -- reducing the predictability of where a player may re-spawn.

Team Deathmatch Updates
- Added Teamkill Complaint system: When a player is teamkilled they will now be prompted as to whether or not they wish to file a complaint to the server verse the offending teammate. If you feel the TK was intentional, then file a complaint (F1). If it was accidental, then dismiss it (F2). If too many complaints are filed verse a player, the server will ban the player for the server for the remainder of the match.
- - Clients may disable the complain/dismiss vote prompt by setting cg_complaintWarning 0.
- Fixed a warmup condition in TDM that allowed you to start a match when no players were present on one of the teams.
- Fixed a warmup condition in TDM that allowed you to start a match with unbalanced teams.

Clan Arena Updates
- Fixed CA round behavior when roundtimelimit is set to 0, which will now disable the use of a roundtimelimit rather causing rounds to end immediately upon round start.

Capture the Flag Updates
- Fixed capturing the flag during the Intermission Delay bug, you can no longer capture in the last moments of the game after the time/scorelimit was hit.
- Added "droppowerup" command to allow you to drop a recently picked up power-up to a teammate. Like weapons and flags, the dropped powerup remains available for 10 seconds.
- Added a server-side variable that allows us to configure what drop abilities are permitted (dropflag, droppowerup, dropweapon). (g_dropCmds)

FreezeTag Updates
- We now use "You froze" centerprint in FT rather than "You fragged".
- We no longer allow you to thaw teammates through walls.
- Increased thaw radius from 64 units to 96 units.
- Frozen ice blocks now shrink as a player is thawed.
- Added Start-a-Match options for Pro Subscribers:
- "Environmental Respawn Delay", allows you to force a time delay before a player who died from an environmental death (such as jumping into a void) from thawing and respawning.
- "Reset Armor on Round", allows you to force a player"s armor value to reset at the end of every round.
- "Reset Health on Round", allows you to force a player"s health value to reset at the end of every round.
- "Reset Weapons on Round", allows you to force a player"s weapon loadout to reset to the spawn loadout at the end of every round.
- "Thaw Winning Team", allows you to prevent frozen members of the winning team to from instantly thawing at the end of the round, forcing the surviving winners to thaw their own frozen teammates.
- "Thaw Tick", allows you to control the audible thaw sound such that it can be heard by only teammates, all players, or disabled.
- "Enable Round Delay", allows the 4 second round delay to be disabled, allowing for a more action packed fast paced style of FT gameplay.
- Thaw messages are now displayed for players who die due to an environmental death to denote when a player is back in action and no longer considered frozen.
- Fixed Round Draws in FreezeTag. Announcer Voice is back and notifies you when there is a Round Draw. Neither team is awarded any points during a Round Draw, previously red was awarded a point during draws.
- Better handling of telefragging both living and frozen players: If you telefrag a living player, you are awarded a kill, they freeze, and then auto-thaw with no delay. If you telefrag an already frozen player in FT, they will then auto-thaw with no delay.
- Fixed zoomOutOnDeath code in FreezeTag; cannot zoom while frozen.
- Added prediction to triggers for frozen players (smoother triggering of jumppads, teleporters, doors while sliding into them)
- Fixed AutoThawTime behavior so that you may disable autothawing. Previously a g_freezeAutoThawTime 0 would result in an instant thaw upon freezing.

Instagib Updates
- Any weapon present in InstaGib now triggers a frag (splash damage excluded).
- Instagib is no longer is restricted to Railgun only, but now works with any weapon defined in g_startingWeapons. This allows us to introduce a great number of new InstaGib modes of play.
- Instagib no longer relies on damage output of any weapon. If damage is received it will gib the player (railgun is no longer forced to 666 damage).
- We now grant infinite ammo for all weapons present in InstaGib
- Extensive overhaul of the InstaGib code to improve logic, performance, and reduce rare issues that could result in players not dying when hit.

Mouse Code Updates
- Fixed an issue with in_nograb not being properly defined, that resulted in mouse sensitivity issues and mouse focus issues.
- Reworked mouse accel code to address outstanding issues such as: framerate dependency, a failure to preserve directionality, and misleading offset behavior. Now rather than offering two styles of mouse accel, one without these issue but fewer options and one with more options but known issues, we have now simplified it to one accel scheme that is highly customizable and reliable.
- - Added cl_mouseAccelPower // the power of the accel curve, 2 is the default traditional curve.
- - cl_mouseAccelOffset now defaults to 0.
- Added optional/alternative sensitivity scheme: Added m_cpi to set mouse DPI so sensitivity can be measured in cm amount. Counts per Inch (CPI/DPI) of your mouse, defaulted off. When enabled (by setting m_cpi to the CPI/DPI of your mouse) it changes sensitivity from a immeasurable number into a precise degrees per cm, ie sensitivity 18 would move you 18 degrees per centimeter of mouse movement, performing a 360 turn in 20 centimeters. More info can be found in our recent DevBlog post.
- - Default sensitivity, pitch, and yaw all remain the same. If you do not set m_cpi no changes are necessary to your mouse or sensitivity settings. If you use accel, you no longer need to specify a style of accel. Set your cl_mouseAccel to the desired strength, optionally assign a cl_mouseAccelPower, cl_mouseAccelOffset, or cl_mouseSensCap.
- Sensitivity, m_yaw, and m_filter cvars now replicate (get stored in repconfig.cfg and our database).

HUD Updates
- Callvotes now displays proper keybinds for "vote yes" and "vote no".
- Support for Infinite Ammo on weaponBar.
- Support for non-railgun weapons in InstaGib
- Changed frag obituaries to fade out
- Fixed roundtimer display in FT on the official "Large" HUD.
- Fixed HUD ranks in Duel and FFA.
- Reduced the size of the center print frag message in warmup, to both match the size utilized mid-game as well as prevent center print text from overlapping during warmup.
- Added a "Watch your fire!" warning to the center print frag message when you kill a teammate.
- Fixed itemPickupTime between map_restarts: Pickup messages will be cleared from the screen on map_restarts and when transferring from Warmup to Match-in-Progress; Can no longer obtain <item> x2 messages from picking up an item in warmup just before match start, and then picking up the same item type within 3 seconds.
- Obituary frag messages are now cleared from the HUD on map_restart.
- Improved the formatting of the low ammo warning centerprint; raised it higher to avoid some overlapping text in warmup.
- Fixed weaponBar weapon registration, so that you no longer have to switch to a weapon before it appears on the weaponBar.
- Fixed an erroneous low ammo warning sound when switching to weapons with infinite ammo.
- Added support for infinite ammo on HUDs.

GUI Updates
- Added "droppowerup" to controls menu.
- Fixed the map order (in callvote menu), Hektik was out of abc order.
- Small fix to scoreboard draw code.

Dev Console Updates
- Tab autocompleted cvars will now print their currently assigned value for easy setting lookup.
- Added con_scale (defaults 1.0), lower values result in a smaller font scale being used in the console.
- Cleanup, renamed more obscure cl_contimestamps to con_timestamp
- Cleanup, renamed cl_noprint to con_noprint

Bot Updates
- Added "bot_teamkill"; Activates teamkilling mode where bots disregard what team a player is on when selecting their targets.
- Fixed BotChat_HitTalking MOD (a bot"s knowledge of what they were hit with while they were chatting).
- Fixed Bot Characteristic in BotChat_EnemySuicide.
- Fixed actionFlag collision in botlib code.

Deprecated / Removed Code
- Removed deprecated cl_mouseAccelStyle.
- Removed deprecated g_freeze cvar (unused).
- Removed deprecated con_notifytime (unused).
- Removed deprecated cl_conXOffset (unused).
- Removed deprecated g_allWeapons, in favor of more versatile g_startingWeapons.
- Removed deprecated g_ca_startingArmor and g_ca_startingHealth, in favor of the new gametype neutral g_startingArmor and g_startingHealth.
- Removed deprecated g_weaponTeamRespawn, referenced only in Team DM, in favor of setting g_weaponRespawn.
- Removed cg_startingammo_mg, we are in the progress of replacing it with a new weapon neutral g_startingAmmo system.

Map Updates
- Courtyard - Fixed/balanced rg hall spawn points; lighting fixed in Vertexlight mode.
- Japanese Castles - Fixed/balanced garden spawn points; lighting fixed in Vertexlight mode.
- Ironworks - Lighting fixed in Vertexlight mode.
- Tornado - Lighting fixed in Vertexlight mode.
- Troubled Waters - Fixed/balanced base starting spawn points; lighting fixed in Vertexlight mode.

- MG starting Ammo in TDM increased from 50 to 100.

- Added cg_weaponColor <0xRRGGBBAA> (default: 0x007000FF). Used to colorize grenades according to cg_weaponColorStyle.
- Added cg_weaponColorStyle <1|2|3> (default: 1)
o 1 = In All Game Modes: All grenades colorized according to cg_weaponColor.
o 2 = In Team Games: Enemy grenades colorized according to cg_enemyUpperColor, all friendly grenades (including your own) colorized according to cg_teamUpperColor. In Non-Team Games: All grenades colorized according to cg_weaponColor.
o 3 = In Team Games: Enemy grenades colorized according to cg_enemyUpperColor, all friendly grenades (excluding your own) colorized according to cg_teamUpperColor, and your own grenades colorized according to cg_weaponColor.In Non-Team Games: All grenades colorized according to cg_weaponColor.

- Added per weapon Low Ammo Warnings that display when a weapon is below 20% max ammo (Less than 5 for weapons with 25 max, less than 30 for weapons with 150 max). Enabled using the pre-existing option: cg_drawAmmoWarning 1
- Added cg_lowAmmoWarningPercentile <0.01 - 1.00> (Default: 0.20) to customize when you are warned of being low on ammo.
- Added Low Ammo Warning sound to inform players of when their ammo becomes low, or when they are switching to a weapon with low ammo.
- Added cg_lowAmmoWarningSound <0|1> (Default: 1) Allows a client to toggle the low ammo warning sound on or off.
- Added cg_drawAmmoWarning <2> Allows a client to use a smaller text display for their 'Low Ammo Warning' and 'Out of Ammo' warning messages.
- Added Annoucer Voice-Overs to Team Deathmatch, such as "red team takes the lead".
- Added cg_playTeamVO <0|1> (Deafult: 1) Allows a client to disable some of the team related VO, to option out of the new Team Deathmatch VO behavior.
- Added cg_weaponBar <0|1|2|3|4> (Default: 1) Replaces cg_newWeaponBar.
o 0 - Disabled
o 1 - Left docked icons
o 2 - Right docked icons
o 3 - Center docked icons
o 4 - Large floating icons (Legacy Q3 Style)

- Added cl_allowConsoleChat <0|1> (Default: 0) Allows a client to use the console area as a chat box, text entries that do not begin with a '' will be transmitted as chat text.

- Fixed freecam spectators from causing projectiles to do no splash damage to some clients in-game.
- Fixed freecam spectators from causing some clients to pass through each other and/or get stuck together.
- Fixed smoothing issues in step code that caused some stair steps to be jittery.
- Fixed telefragging occurrences at initial spawn in Clan Arena.
- Fixed timeouts and pauses from causing competition matches to not properly report their stats.

- Fixed cg_speedometer issues that would cause spikes during teleports, respawns, or spectator switching; overall smoother display.
- Fixed cg_screenDamage 0 from inadvertently disabling cg_drawAttacker and cg_kickScale.
- Fixed handicap to now correctly affect rocket splash damage.
- Fixed spawning into a Clan Arena round with some weapon other than rocket launcher preselected.
- Fixed an issue that would cause players to take damage from players above them when trapped between a jumppad and an overhead player.
- Fixed the gauntlet from failing to hit players located directly below you. You still must crouch to hit.
- Fixed weaponBar in demo playback.
- Fixed weaponBar from displaying non-rail weapons in InstaGib
- Fixed overtime extensions from appearing in matches where there was no timelimit.
- Fixed power-up timers from counting down into the negatives when clients become lagged.
- Fixed (invisible) gibbed bodies from producing falling damage sounds
- Fixed 'flag held time' being reported incorrectly when a timeout or pause occurred during the flag run.
- Fixed the Invulnerability sphere display while in-use, the icon and 0-digit display will no longer be shown in the power-up area.
- Fixed minor issues with player model skin shaders.
- Fixed grammatical error on the sudden death respawn delay message.
- Fixed minor formatting issues with private server console prints not possessing carriage returns.

- Changed Team Deathmatch spawn system to put you further away from your enemies.
- Changed callvoting behavior to no longer allow callvotes to occur during the pre-game match countdown.
- Changed the air friction associated with the step code to no longer affect movement on strafe-pads.
- Changed cg_speedometer 1 to display in whole number integers.
- Changed default mouse input mode to 'raw mouse input' - in_mouse2

- FireFox 3.5+ on Mac OSX is now supported.
- Added 2 event leaderboards, QuakeCon 2009 BYOC leaderboard, and QuakeCon 2009 Tournament leaderboard.
- Added Trophy Case awards category.
- Added "QuakeCon 2009" Award presented under "Trophy Case" to any player who completed a game of QUAKE LIVE at QuakeCon 2009.
- Added "QuakeCon 2009 Pro" Award presented under "Trophy Case" to top 3 finishers in Duel and CTF money tournaments at QuakeCon 2009.
- Added "QuakeCon 2009 VIP" Award presented under "Trophy Case" to QuakeCon 2009 staff.
- Added "Alienware Quick Draw 09" Award presented under "Trophy Case" to winners of the Alienware Quick Draw contest at QuakeCon 2009.
- Changed Courtyard Conundrum - qzctf10 The plasmagun and lightninggun have swapped locations.
- Changed Hidden Fortress- qzdm20 Team Deathmatch now only has one powerup - quad, instead of both quad and haste. Free For All now has quad damage and regeneration instead of quad and haste.
- Added cg_deadBodyDarken <0|1> (default = 0) Toggling this cvar on will darken "bright" players as soon as they become corpses.

- Added cg_deadBodyColor <0xRRGGBBFF> (default = 0x101010FF) Altering this cvar allows you to customize the color applied to dead bright bodies when cg_deadBodyDarken is enabled.
- Changed shotgun pattern to use 20 pellets in a diffused 3 ring pattern, each dealing 5 damage for a total of 100 damage.
- Added cg_smokeRadius_NG <0-16> (default = 16) Lowering the value of this cvar will scale the radius of the smoke puffs drawn in the nailgun trails. A value of 0 will entirely disable the smoke trails.
- Added cg_bubbleTrail <0|1> (default = 1) Toggling this cvar off disables the underwater bubble trails drawn behind many bullets and projectiles while underwater.
- Removed cg_noProjectileTrails due to the addition of the cg_smokeRadius_NG and cg_bubbleTrails.
- Added cg_waterWarp <0|1> (default = 1) Toggling this cvar off disables the minor under-water warping effected that exists when submerged underwater. The effect has little impact on gameplay but can be induce disorientation in some players.
- Added cg_zoomScaling <0|1> (default = 1) Toggling this cvar off disables the zooming in / zooming out scaling effect that is used as a transition between your cg_fov and cg_zoomfov; causing the +zoom to act as a quick snap to and from the zoomed fov.
- Added cg_zoomToggle <0|1> (default = 0) Toggling this cvar on alters the behavior of +zoom such that a single key press will enable zooming and a repeated keystroke disables zooming, no longer requiring players to hold the key down while zooming.
- Added cg_zoomSensitivity <float> (default = 1) The value of this cvar is multiplied to our current zoom sensitivity, allowing the user to increase or decrease their sensitivity while zoomed. A value of 0 will revert the zoomSensitivity code to the Q3 legacy code that was previously available in QuakeLive.
- Added cg_drawFragMessages <0|1> (default = 1) Toggling this cvar off disables the "You Fragged So-and-So" centerprint message from drawing on your screen. The shorthand obituary will still print to the HUD to make note of any kills.
- Added cg_buzzerSound <0|1> (default = 1) Toggling this cvar off disables the end-game buzzer sound in all gametypes.
- Changed cg_allowTaunt <0|1> (default = 1) to now also disable gesture events clientside in addition to disabling Team Arena style VO taunts when this cvar is disabled.
- Added cg_lightningStyle <1|2|3|4> (default = 1) Altering this cvar will cycle through various lightning stream effects: Default Q3/QL, QuakeWorld inspired, Team Arena shaft, and thin shaft options.
- Renamed cg_oldRail <0|1> (default = 1) to cg_railStyle <1|2> (default = 1). The new naming structure fits in line with the cg_lightningStyle and the old convention made little sense, as the reference "old" is lost between iterations of the game.
- Renamed cg_oldRocket <0|1> (default = 1) to cg_rocketStyle <1|2> (default = 1). The new naming structure fits in line with the cg_lightningStyle and the old convention made little sense, as the reference "old" is lost between iterations of the game.
- Renamed cg_oldPlasma <0|1> (default = 1) to cg_plasmaStyle <1|2> (default = 1). The new naming structure fits in line with the cg_lightningStyle and the old convention made little sense, as the reference "old" is lost between iterations of the game.
- Fixed "Falling Damage Received when Landing Crouched from Jumppads"
- Optimized cg_drawGun 0 by disabling the weapon sway/position calculations when the weapon is not being drawn.
- Changed cl_mouseAccel, cl_mouseAccelStyle, cl_mouseAccelOffset and cl_maxPackets to now replicate (save to config in database).
- Added cg_newWeaponBar 2 and cg_newWeaponBar 3 options for right and center aligned weapon ammo bars.

0 - do nothing
1 - auto record demo
2 - auto record a screenshot at end of game
3 - auto record demo and screenshot

0 - Do nothing
1 - Show values in game time (affected by cg_levelTimerDirection)
2 - Show values in servertime

Campgrounds (qzdm6)
Lost World (qzdm13)
Vertical Vengeance (qztourney4)
Furious Heights (qztourney7)
House of Decay (qztourney9)
Bloodrun (ztntourney1)
Trinity (qzca2)

Troubled Waters (qzctf2)
Iron Works (qzctf7)
Siberia (qzctf8)
Bloodlust CTF (qzctf9)
Courtyard Conundrum (qzctf10)

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