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SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Tomboeg - 18.03.2013

Like i said in the title.

This will help everyone to notice that there is a new version of SAMP out!
Since there are always a bunch of people that aren't aware of a new server/client release version.
I don't see why this isn't already added. Won't be a big deal or part to script/build.

Since this is a priority i decided to write a topic about it here.
Keep it high people so the developers can reach and see it.

Thank you.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Mr.Anonymous - 18.03.2013

Don't you think people have to download SA-MP client again for that? That will be exactly the same thing actually.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Tomboeg - 18.03.2013

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Don't you think people have to download SA-MP client again for that? That will be exactly the same thing actually.
Exactly.

That's where the notification is for.
A possible 'download here' link won't be too bad either.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Tamer - 18.03.2013

I created a topic about this earlier in Scripting Discussion,it had agreement but didn't last long. I hope this one does.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Hiddos - 18.03.2013

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Since this is a priority i decided to write a topic about it here.
How is this a priority? Some servers choose to use an older SA-MP version, if the players would get told to update to a version that isn't the server's version, they'll get confused.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Tomboeg - 18.03.2013

Notification would be just fine. Up to them if they update or not.

I can tell you that more people get confused by the fact that they can't find or realise that there is a later/newer version than player on older versions.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Rock - 18.03.2013

Great Idea.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Guest9328472398472 - 19.03.2013

I think it would be useless. If people need to update, then they would OR the server owner would notify his/her players that the client needs to be updated in order to play. If people don't wanna update, they don't have to.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Scenario - 19.03.2013

What if some SA:MP noob sees the notification, updates, and then can't access their favorite server? Not everyone knows that SA:MP client/server versions have to match in order for the player to be able to access the server.

It's more work than it's worth!

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Vince - 19.03.2013

Every reputable server will update their server within a week of a major release or they'll risk losing players. Nevertheless, I think we can all agree that a notification would be a better way of telling that there is a client/server mismatch, rather than the meaningless 'Connecting to x.x.x.x ...' message.

For some odd reason, there is a GetPlayerVersion function, but it's useless since a connection can't be established with a client/server mismatch.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Tomboeg - 20.03.2013

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Every reputable server will update their server within a week of a major release or they'll risk losing players. Nevertheless, I think we can all agree that a notification would be a better way of telling that there is a client/server mismatch, rather than the meaningless 'Connecting to x.x.x.x ...' message.

For some odd reason, there is a GetPlayerVersion function, but it's useless since a connection can't be established with a client/server mismatch.
Exactly.

Maybe a message, this server is still running 0.3e please ask the owner to update or something.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - DRUNKY - 20.03.2013

Yup man, we really need a dialog box which would show and there will be like ''There a new SAMP Version if you want click here or Close and there's a button ''do not show me again'' if you don't want to update.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Basssiiie - 20.03.2013

There used to be a "different SA-MP version" error when you connected to a server which ran on another version of SA-MP, not sure if it's still there or if it has been removed.

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For some odd reason, there is a GetPlayerVersion function, but it's useless since a connection can't be established with a client/server mismatch.
This has been added to check for different R-client versions. For example, you can check if a player has 0.3x R1 or 0.3x R1.2. Both clients can connect to a 0.3x server. This might also be useful during RC-periods prior the release of a new version, where multiple SA-MP updates happen within a few months.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Riddy - 20.03.2013

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There used to be a "different SA-MP version" error when you connected to a server which ran on another version of SA-MP, not sure if it's still there or if it has been removed.


This has been added to check for different R-client versions. For example, you can check if a player has 0.3x R1 or 0.3x R1.2. Both clients can connect to a 0.3x server. This might also be useful during RC-periods prior the release of a new version, where multiple SA-MP updates happen within a few months.
Am sure that was with the 0.2x > 0.3 move.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Matt - 23.03.2013

this would be useful, yes.

+ Or what would be better is if you can update from the client menu, it downloads, closes samp client, and updates it.

Re: SAMP Add a 'A new version of samp is available' text at the start of samp client. - Tomboeg - 29.03.2013

Yep good idea.