

Add an option for using Treyarch's servers in custom games
The Issue
EDIT: The petition is not capped at 200 signatures, it keeps expanding when more people sign up.
Even though completely dedicated servers would be the best option, the game can still be successful competitively if the listen server hosting system in custom games is replaced with the use of Treyarch servers. The custom games have a decent customization system (if there would be an option for limiting numbers of snipers, SMG's and shotguns it would be even better), but a way to join people directly through Steam like in other games (CS, CS:S, TF2, MW2 and so on) is also needed.
At the moment the player who creates the custom game will host the server from his PC, this is also known as listen servers. It creates an unfair advantage for the host, in addition to often giving the other players high pings if they don't live close to each other (even distances such as Scandinavia --> UK creates high pings normally). If the host starts lagging or for example tabs out, everybody will start lagging.
Other things that would also help to improve the competitive PC scene is:
- Improved positional sound
- Add an option that makes frag nades uncookable
- Allow us to play 12 rounds total, then swap sides automatically
- 5v5 league with ESL rules
- Option for turning on/off final killcam
- Limit number of snipers, SMG's and shotguns per team
- Let us join people through right clicking them in Steam
- Make changing sensitivity easier and more precise
To find competitive practice matches, see #bo2.wars @QuakeNet.
The Issue
EDIT: The petition is not capped at 200 signatures, it keeps expanding when more people sign up.
Even though completely dedicated servers would be the best option, the game can still be successful competitively if the listen server hosting system in custom games is replaced with the use of Treyarch servers. The custom games have a decent customization system (if there would be an option for limiting numbers of snipers, SMG's and shotguns it would be even better), but a way to join people directly through Steam like in other games (CS, CS:S, TF2, MW2 and so on) is also needed.
At the moment the player who creates the custom game will host the server from his PC, this is also known as listen servers. It creates an unfair advantage for the host, in addition to often giving the other players high pings if they don't live close to each other (even distances such as Scandinavia --> UK creates high pings normally). If the host starts lagging or for example tabs out, everybody will start lagging.
Other things that would also help to improve the competitive PC scene is:
- Improved positional sound
- Add an option that makes frag nades uncookable
- Allow us to play 12 rounds total, then swap sides automatically
- 5v5 league with ESL rules
- Option for turning on/off final killcam
- Limit number of snipers, SMG's and shotguns per team
- Let us join people through right clicking them in Steam
- Make changing sensitivity easier and more precise
To find competitive practice matches, see #bo2.wars @QuakeNet.
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Petition created on November 20, 2012