I think most of players will not notice changement.
I think very few people only will be impacted by these new server settings... and E=mc² members are not protected for that sort of kicking. I think game will be more fair.First :
I have fixed limits for low/high cmd/update/rate settings. I'm bored to aim on ghosts or seing players flying people ... nothing is blocked. just limits fixed. I know these settings are good in order to improve connection ... just i don't want people abuse now.
Second :
If you use some unfair settings or illegal CVAR (in particular all DX7 and some mat_something shit ...) servers will kick you now...
Third :
renforcement of anti wallhack.
Four :
FPS (Frame Per Second) from servers side are limited to 100 now. Limit difference between low and very high hardware configuration.
If you have problem to connect to server and you don't know why post here your configuration files... If you are against these settings, argue why, i'm interrested...
I really encourage all admins to install detox plugin (compatible with HL2DM now, since 2 versions)
http://detox.steambans.com/?p=changelog
however, u lost some players activity on servers ...