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I recommend using Retro 1.4X3 for DCL matches.

Windows:
D1:
D2:

Linux:
Source:

Mac -- thanks Arch_Angel! (Tested on OSX 10.9):
D1:
D2:

Why is 58.1 the base recommended version and not 57.3?

- Short packets are too inaccurate to be suitable for high level competitive play; 58.1 is needed so they can be disabled.

What's in Retro Mod that isn't in the base 58.1?

- Retro homers: Homing missiles restored to original Descent behavior capped at 30 FPS (25 in D1).
- Sniper packets: Shots go in the same direction on your opponent's screen as on yours
- Old School Mouse: Adds a base sensitivity slider so you can control the 'kick' when you start turning, as you used to be able to do in D1x with a low framecap
- (D1) Tracker fix -- you can use the tracker again. [Obsolete, base Rebirth works with the tracker again]
- (D2) In-game messaging fix -- messages display the full message and the sender's name and color again
- Improved collision detection (consistent close performance, particularly with homers and fast small-blast weapons like gauss)

This version is not required for ladder matches, but it is definitely recommended.

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Minor changes

- Slightly modifies missile respawn algorithm to make observatory levels work a little better.
- Allows you to disable cockpit view for easy switching between bar and full screen
- Allows disabling sticky rear view
- Allows autoselect-after-firing, so you switch to a weapon you picked up while firing after you stop
- Allows joystick undercalibration from within Descent itself

If you prefer your retrohomers without sniper packets, you can get that version here:

D1:
D2:


Source:



Ryusei says these build with no problems on Linux.

Updated to recommend sniper packets.

Updated with a tracker fix. Re-download if your tracker isn't working in D1 (and/or if you can't join games).

Updated to recommend Old School Mouse.

Rolled all the mods together with a version number and called it Retro Mod.

Have you fixed the text glitch in D2?

Also does this mean you'll help with spectator mode?! It's literally like 95% done I'm just too bored of doing this all by myself. ='(

Ah, I knew I forgot to do something.

Spectator mode is in line behind a working mac build and p2p anarchy.

Tracker protocol has been updated. It only affects D1, so D1 Retro Mod has been updated to 1.1.1 to keep up.

Since this change doesn't affect gameplay, it's compatible with Retro 1.1 -- so you don't have to get it. It's just convenient so, you know, the tracker works.

Update -- minor update to D2 to fix the chat bug.

Updated to recommend 1.2 with the collision fix.