Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Why is Quake 2 freezing when changing maps in a network game?

April 26, 2017changing freezing Maps Network quake

0

Posted

Why is Quake 2 freezing when changing maps in a network game?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Early versions of Q2 used to crash during a deathmatch game when the map changed. This bug was fixed in version 3.10 and should not occur any longer if you’ve upgraded. Q2 may pause a long time while it changes maps, but as long as the drive light is flickering, don’t worry about it.