StarCraft Patch 1.16 Now Available

Patch 1.16 offers some optimizations: “[StarCraft] now only uses as much CPU as it needs to run smoothly.” In-game chat (excluding whispers) is now saved in the replays. There’s some bug fixes and the removal of several exploits including Terrans drop-anywhere nukes and some additional Zerg exploits as well.

Here are the full notes:

Feature Changes

* In-game chat is now saved in replays. Note: whispers are not saved.
* Hitting the Escape key while in the chat room will clear your typed text.
* “/reply” (or just “/r”) will send a whisper to person who most recently whispered you.

Bug Fixes

* Fixed localization issues with “from” and “to” in whispers.
* Starcraft now only uses as much CPU as it needs to run smoothly.

Exploits

* Fixed an exploit which allowed Zerg players to gain minerals through mutations.
* Fixed an exploit which allowed Zerg players to recycle an upgrading building.
* Fixed an exploit which allowed Zerg players to extend their creep with a drone.
* Fixed an exploit which allowed Zerg players to move Drones over impassable terrain.
* Fixed an exploit which allowed Terran players to drop a nuke anywhere on the map.
* Fixed an exploit which allowed players to pause the game while in the pre-game lobby.