Steam Update 1/17/2007 Changed NS browser?

MaverickkMaverickk Join Date: 2006-12-03 Member: 58857Members
I know they updated the icons used for the different things in the Server List for most Steam games (NS, CS 1.6, etc)

But since the 1/17/2007 update to the Steam client, I've got this new weird bug with my server list;

<img src="http://hangarbay.niteshdw.com/browserns.jpg" border="0" alt="IPB Image" />

Yes, custom colors and such but see where the check box for "Is not password protected" that was usually below "Has Users Playing". Now it's stuck in the middle of the server list itself.

I <i>can</i> move it around somewhat, if I resize my server list, like make it shorter and the "Is not password protected" and it's box can move vertically for some strange reason.

I'm not sure if the 1/17 steam update caused this or it changed some of the settings that conflict with my custom color scheme (found it on the forums, creator's name escapes me).

Not game stopping in the least but would like to fix it if possible.

Comments

  • ThyReaperThyReaper Join Date: 2006-11-15 Member: 58621Members
    I just checked and I have this problem too. It's obscuring the Server Not Full option, so I can't use that right now. Seems that this small update moved a button for some strange reason.
  • Lt_PatchLt_Patch Join Date: 2005-02-07 Member: 40286Members
    As far as I can see, this is an issue with custom skins, and ingame server lists. It's not a thing that UWE can do about it to fix it. I've tried every screen size possible, and I just cannot reproduce it.

    Fix would be to use the default Steam skin, listed as < default skin >, under Settings, Interface.
  • MaverickkMaverickk Join Date: 2006-12-03 Member: 58857Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1600078:date=Jan 19 2007, 05:43 AM:name=Lt_Patch)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Lt_Patch @ Jan 19 2007, 05:43 AM) [snapback]1600078[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    As far as I can see, this is an issue with custom skins, and ingame server lists. It's not a thing that UWE can do about it to fix it. I've tried every screen size possible, and I just cannot reproduce it.

    Fix would be to use the default Steam skin, listed as < default skin >, under Settings, Interface.
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    I am using the default Steam skin, I'm just using a custom hud color scheme for the server list and background. I'm hoping theres a way around that.
  • CxwfCxwf Join Date: 2003-02-05 Member: 13168Members, Constellation
    I'm using the completely default skin, nothing changed whatsoever, and I get a similar issue. The boxes aren't moved <i>as far</i>, but you can definitely tell they've moved around. If I recall correctly, my "password" box is hovering between the other two boxes and partially obscuring both of them.
  • Lt_PatchLt_Patch Join Date: 2005-02-07 Member: 40286Members
    Like I said, I can't get it to happen, in any of the games I have on my Steam account, it's probably a better thing to register, and post on the Steam tech support part of their forums.
  • AnAkInAnAkIn Join Date: 2006-09-18 Member: 58020Members
    The update buggued the Server Browser in ALL HL1 mods, that's not only in NS. And look the icons Secure, Password, Bot, they are also buggued.
  • DarKrODarKrO Join Date: 2005-05-01 Member: 50600Members, Reinforced - Supporter
    I don't have this problem (Just checked). Perhaps a steam reinstall is in order <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/nerd-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="::nerdy::" border="0" alt="nerd-fix.gif" />
  • tulioanjostulioanjos Join Date: 2005-01-07 Member: 33407Members
    exactly the same bug here, i was going to report.
    btw how do you change your ingame ns steam skin? <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" /> ty
  • MaverickkMaverickk Join Date: 2006-12-03 Member: 58857Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1600565:date=Jan 21 2007, 03:58 AM:name=DarKrO)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DarKrO @ Jan 21 2007, 03:58 AM) [snapback]1600565[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    I don't have this problem (Just checked). Perhaps a steam reinstall is in order <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/nerd-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="::nerdy::" border="0" alt="nerd-fix.gif" />
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    Reinstall Steam, for an issue Steam caused with one of Steam's updates?

    Hopefully they'll correct it, this is just not a reason to go reinstall everything. Plus who knows it might still be there after you reinstall.
  • Lt_PatchLt_Patch Join Date: 2005-02-07 Member: 40286Members
    Ok, I've found out the answer.

    The Steam 1/17/07 update, which brings it to API v006, introduced a new GUI rendering method, which basically means that all Steam skins produced for previous version will NOT render properly. Which is the exact thing you're getting.

    In a nutshell, the NS skin isn't compatible with how Steam now renders everything internally. The skin needs updating to be compatible with the API v006 methods. I don't know how to do it, but there's a few people over at deviantArt that might. Search for Steam skins, and try emailing some of the people who make them
  • MaverickkMaverickk Join Date: 2006-12-03 Member: 58857Members
    edited January 2007
    <!--quoteo(post=1601114:date=Jan 23 2007, 05:19 AM:name=Lt_Patch)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Lt_Patch @ Jan 23 2007, 05:19 AM) [snapback]1601114[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    Ok, I've found out the answer.

    The Steam 1/17/07 update, which brings it to API v006, introduced a new GUI rendering method, which basically means that all Steam skins produced for previous version will NOT render properly. Which is the exact thing you're getting.

    In a nutshell, the NS skin isn't compatible with how Steam now renders everything internally. The skin needs updating to be compatible with the API v006 methods. I don't know how to do it, but there's a few people over at deviantArt that might. Search for Steam skins, and try emailing some of the people who make them
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    Ok, that explains my NS browser.

    But CS 1.6? It is the completely default browser, no custom gui for it.

    And others have said they are using the default for both games, it still happens to them.
  • Lt_PatchLt_Patch Join Date: 2005-02-07 Member: 40286Members
    Then go ask over at Valve, if you're getting an identical problem in more than one Steam based game.
    With the new version of Steam (API v006), you'll be using a single skin file for everything. I use the Steam 3.0 Metal skin, and everything in game is rendered as default, but the interface extrenally is skinned. I get no problems at all.

    See where my point is going? Either ask at the Steam forums, or use the default skin. Nothing more I can help you with.
  • MaverickkMaverickk Join Date: 2006-12-03 Member: 58857Members
    edited January 2007
    <!--quoteo(post=1601172:date=Jan 23 2007, 10:40 AM:name=Lt_Patch)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Lt_Patch @ Jan 23 2007, 10:40 AM) [snapback]1601172[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    Then go ask over at Valve, if you're getting an identical problem in more than one Steam based game.
    With the new version of Steam (API v006), you'll be using a single skin file for everything. I use the Steam 3.0 Metal skin, and everything in game is rendered as default, but the interface extrenally is skinned. I get no problems at all.

    See where my point is going? Either ask at the Steam forums, or use the default skin. Nothing more I can help you with.
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    Ok, just so we're talking about the same thing;

    When you say <i>Steam skin</i> you are refering to <a href="http://hangarbay.niteshdw.com/steamskin.jpg" target="_blank">http://hangarbay.niteshdw.com/steamskin.jpg</a> or are you refering to this; <a href="http://hangarbay.niteshdw.com/browsercs.jpg" target="_blank">http://hangarbay.niteshdw.com/browsercs.jpg</a> (ignore the red circle)

    If it's the first one, then that is my actual Steam Skin. It is the <b>default skin</b>. If it isn't the one you are taking about, then problems persist.

    If it's the second one, then yes it is affecting all HL1 games. BUT I know for a fact that the gui isn't necessarily controlled all by all one thing. Why else can I alter my NS browser collors and such yet my CS 1.6 browser stays untouched?
  • MaverickkMaverickk Join Date: 2006-12-03 Member: 58857Members
    edited January 2007
    Just uninstalled my NS gui colors and custom background

    Restarted Steam, made sure I was using the default Steam Skin (even reselected it). Restarted Steam again.

    Even with defaults, <a href="http://hangarbay.niteshdw.com/nsbrowserdefault.jpg" target="_blank">it's still giving the same gui error</a>
  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    Found you a fix:

    Ctrl-shift-alt-b.

    This puts steam into the gui edit mode. BE CAREFUL! You can seriously screw up your gui using this tool. Click on the errant checkbox and modify the ypos variable until it's back where it should be. For reference, mine's at xpos: 436, ypos: 590.

    Hope this helps.

    --Scythe--
  • TheGuyTheGuy Join Date: 2003-08-09 Member: 19295Members, Constellation
    That fix works well but I'm unable to find where this info is stored. Every time I choose save it comes up with a read only error. According to the editor it's servers/InternetGamesPage_Filters.res . But this file doesn't even exist.
  • AnAkInAnAkIn Join Date: 2006-09-18 Member: 58020Members
    1)Open platform.gcf with GCFScape
    2)Go in servers
    3)Extract InternetGamesPage_Filters.res
    4)Place it in half-life/platform/servers/
    5)Open it and find "NoPasswordFilterCheck" you see "ypos", change the value to a higher one(400 fixed it for me)
  • TheGuyTheGuy Join Date: 2003-08-09 Member: 19295Members, Constellation
    Thanks. I totally forgot about gcf files.
  • AnAkInAnAkIn Join Date: 2006-09-18 Member: 58020Members
    I have the fixed icons!I'll do a pack with icons and the file.
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