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    Epic,

    Is there any possibility that an auto update feature could be added? I ask this for a number of reasons. Firstly, it would ensure that clients and servers are are on the same page and transitions to newer patches and updates would become less noticeable and seamless. I have a love/hate relationship with Steam, but I find the automatic updating of servers and client to be a Advantage and a good tool for the developer to use when making needed corrections no matter how small.

    Secondly, People are innately lazy. They don't want to search and install patches. People want to be hassled as little as possible - particularly where entertainment is concerned.

    Lastly, it could improve revenue. Already many know that buying UT3 means buying a product that isn't really finalized. A system that focuses on dynamic change (automatic updating) reassures the consumer the company is committed to improving their product with less burden on the consumer.

    One important aspect of marketing is that a person with a good experience tells 3 people on average as opposed to one with a bad experiencing telling 10.

    #2
    When a patch comes out for PS3, I'm sure it will auto update. Cuz I'm pretty sure Sony makes that mandatory.

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      #3
      like windows updates or something would be very good...

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        #4
        It certainly would be a nice feature.

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          #5
          Just one question about that...if people never get the patches for the game, how would they get the patch with the auto update feature?

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            #6
            Originally posted by RedSteels_Fury View Post
            Just one question about that...if people never get the patches for the game, how would they get the patch with the auto update feature?
            They will never get it prolly ...

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              #7
              lol, exactly...would still be a nice thing nonetheless...

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                #8
                Originally posted by RedSteels_Fury View Post
                Just one question about that...if people never get the patches for the game, how would they get the patch with the auto update feature?
                the game automatically downloads the update when people get connected online & then the game gets patched no matter people want it or not

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                  #9
                  I dislike auto-updating because patches often cause problems: A new patch comes out that has a fatal bug in it, everyone automatically installs it and suddenly no one can play until it is fixed. I much prefer to be in control of patching myself, so I can test for such issues.

                  An automatic patch notification might be useful though.

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                    #10
                    something saying, "a patch is available. please update UT3"

                    or something along those lines on the main menu

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                      #11
                      Any way of making updates easy and efficient would be beneficial.

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                        #12
                        Sounds great, let's hope Epic reads this topic...

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Mr Evil View Post
                          I dislike auto-updating because patches often cause problems: A new patch comes out that has a fatal bug in it, everyone automatically installs it and suddenly no one can play until it is fixed. I much prefer to be in control of patching myself, so I can test for such issues.

                          An automatic patch notification might be useful though.
                          Not to mention that some people just don't like a particular patch. We had that, and still do I believe, in UT2k4. One of the patches was not well received and many server admins and gamers went back to using a previous patch.

                          UT2k4 has a notification feature that announced when new patches were available. This would be the best option for UT3 as well IMO.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Larry L View Post
                            When a patch comes out for PS3, I'm sure it will auto update. Cuz I'm pretty sure Sony makes that mandatory.
                            I hope MS does us some good and make it mandatory for "Games for Windows"...gooooooooooooo MS....


                            *don't bash me*

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