RIZZASTERClient Versions and the Mod Pack
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Last week, a player reported that they were unable to connect to the server after updating their game client. Upon investigation, it was found that the latest version of the mod pack included a plugin that was incompatible with the most recent client update. This caused widespread connection issues for several players, particularly those who had recently updated their software. The problem was not immediately obvious because the mod pack had been working without issues for several months.
The root cause was an overlooked dependency in one of the newer mods. The mod author had updated the plugin to support a new feature, but this required a specific client version that had not yet been widely adopted by the player base. The server team had not tested the mod pack against the latest client version before deployment, assuming that the previous compatibility would carry over. This oversight led to unexpected incompatibilities that disrupted gameplay for multiple users.
In response, the server team rolled back the mod pack to a stable previous version and implemented a new testing procedure. Moving forward, any new mod or update will be tested on both the current and the two most recent client versions before being deployed. This ensures that changes do not inadvertently break compatibility with a significant portion of the player base. Players were notified of the rollback and the steps being taken to prevent similar issues in the future.