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Valve patches L4D2: launch error and witch bug addressed photo

Valve continues to fiddle with and tweak Left 4 Dead 2. The studio released another patch for the game just the other day, addressing a nasty launch bug and that troublesome invincible witch glitch. As explained by Joystiq, the witch glitch in particular sometimes occurs when she’s showered in fire from a Molotov. After the hit, she’ll run around in circles, moaning (doing her witch thing) while being impervious to both bullets and bile. Amazingly enough, she’s tame: she doesn’t try to harm you when she’s bugged. But damn is she annoying.

Valve also addressed that whole “bots would not shoot at Jockeys and Charges while approaching to save a teammate” thing that has had us screaming like the undead when we play without pals. Good to know Valve is still on it, but I suppose we shouldn’t expect less.








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Evergreen's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 08:30
Evergreen
I definitely came across the witch bug. It was exactly as you described: harmless, but annoying as fuck. Glad to hear that bug is already fixed!
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 08:47
Gameboi
Forget that one. I want them to address the bug that prevents this game from being released on the PS3 as well.
FatherChesz's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 08:56
FatherChesz
Any steps taken to fix the bot's retardedness are greatly appreciated. Apparently common infected are more important than the Hunter rearranging my intestines not 10 feet away.
scamp115's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 09:00
scamp115
If I am not mistaken, I first saw this bug in L4D1.
Nic128's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 09:12
Nic128
I have other bugs, like no loading pass the first safe room in hard rain. But that's probably my computer at fault, I need support from Steam, which didn't worked yesterday. XD
Calleh's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 09:27
Calleh
@gameboi
thats not a bug its a feature!
:3c
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 09:39
Los255
The AI is a bug itself....
KingSigy's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 09:46
KingSigy
I guess it worked. We torched a witch last night and were still able to gun her down.
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 10:46
BluDesign
I 'member this one time me and my buddy Kieth were playing left 4 dead 2 and ran into this glitch. Well keith just up and deleted his install of left 4 dead 2 in protest and then set his anus on fire with everclear and a BBQ lighter.
entrager's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 11:05
entrager
@BluDesign
You are my hero.

As is Keith.
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 11:07
Jon B
That's nice.
Now fix the goddamn crashing glitch that happens on BOTH my gaming PCs, so I can actually play the damn thing.
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 11:51
Gameboi
LOL! You got me, Calleh
MisterGrieves's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 12:55
MisterGrieves
Aw, I'm going to miss the witch glitch. It was highly amusing.
lv99ron's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 13:19
lv99ron
OMFG, I hate that shit so much. I have died countless times because my team was running up trying to melee a Jockey off my back. Once I saw them shooting at the floor as they ran towards me. Shit is weak.
DJP3DRO's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 14:37
DJP3DRO
They make a patch for their games, especially newer ones, like, once a week. This isn't even remotely news.
tvirusgetz's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/02/2009 15:02
tvirusgetz
HEH few days ago i sent an e-mail to valve asking about a possible patch to fix the AI...they read minds i say!
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