What exactly is the pure server option?

[ps2maddenman]

Is this when a patch comes out, both people have to have the same version (ie 1.1)???? or does it mean something different??

[ps2maddenman]

Ok, got a PM from a cool person

 

"What is a Pure Server?

 

A pure server is set up to prevent graphic hack cheating. When you attempt to join a pure server the servers computer will check your baseq3 folder for pk3 files. It looks at your files in two ways. First it looks for file names. If you have any that the server does not also have, those unmatched file names on your hard drive will not execute. In other words, you'll still be able to join the pure server, but your custom pk3 files will not work. The game will use the default graphics instead. Second, it checks the file size of your pak0.pk3 file. If the size of your pak0 does not match the size of the one on the server, you will not be allowed to join the server at all. (HINT- don't alter your pak0.) There are some shaders used in certain add-on models/skins that may prevent you from joining a pure server even if the server has that file. Some kind of bug. If you get rejected and know that your pak0.pk3 is pure, try removing any model/skin files you have added. That may be the cause."

 

 

Thanks!!

 

so the pak0.pk3 file most likely will change when the first patch comes out.

 

[MatrixCPA]

It means that the players must have the same pk3 files as the server. Generally this is used to help reduce the chance that someone is using altered pk3 files to give themself an advantage of somekind. It's not perfect, but it's better than nothing.

 

EDIT: Heh, got beat to it a bit...but I like my "cliff notes" version.