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Trace_Trackers

  • Trace_Tracker

    Shows the status of an active trace.
    Versions: 4
    Prices: 300c // 600c // 1,400c // 2,500c
    Version differences:
    v1.0 -- 'No Traces' -- 'Trace Begun' -- 'Trace Complete'
    v2.0 -- 'No Traces' -- 'Trace Begun' -- |Percentage of Trace| -- 'Trace
    Complete'
    v3.0 -- 'No Traces' -- 'Trace Begun' -- |Percentage of Trace| & |Time
    Remaining| -- 'Trace Complete'
    v4.0 -- 'No Traces' -- Trace Begun' -- |Percentage of Trace| & |Time
    Remaining| -- 'Trace Complete'

    Notes: I suppose v4.0 is more accurate in its time estimate. Though |Time Remaining| would be handy to see when you've got a million and two servers in the bounce, I've never used the v3.0 or v4.0 since the Map Tracer (OK, OK! HUD_MapShowTrace) takes the Trace Tracker's place so nicely.