1. Steam Network Mode & Cost-Based VS Mode is out (v2.16)
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  3. Hi all,
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  5. Steam Network Mode has been out for a while now, and it has proven to be stable. Meanwhile, Cost Based VS Mode has just launched in LF2R v2.16.
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  7. Since I did not post a full announcement for my previous update (v2.15), I have included the highlights for both updates below.
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  9. V2.15:
  10. • Network Mode (Steam Network) is now available.
  11.  You no longer need to enter an IP address, set up port forwarding, or run a separate server program to play online with friends. Just create or join a lobby directly from the main menu.
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  13. V2.16:
  14. • Network Mode (Steam Network) now supports up to 8 computers
  15. • Allow hiding (Shown as '?') Random characters in the game menu
  16. • Add 'Cost Based Mode' for VS games
  17.  – Each team has a shared Team Cost Pool.
  18.  – Each character has a fixed cost.
  19.  – When a character is defeated, the team cost pool is reduced.
  20.  – If cost remains (> 0), the character respawns. Otherwise, the entire team is defeated.
  21. • Add 'Time Limit' to VS and Championship modes
  22. • More Game Options, you can choose whether to allow:
  23.  – Item drops
  24.  – Transform (to LouisEX)
  25.  – Respawn Shuffle (Random character + Cost Based mode only)
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  27. More details can be found in the in game update log.
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  29. Hope you enjoy the updates. Thank you!
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