{HamsteR}Flt. Lt. Charles Bradshaw (now Calibrax :D) found an interesting new map called Epic DM - a few of us played it last night and thought it was pretty darned good. So, following Rizla's suggestion and in the tradition before hamsterserver.com-5 appeared - a private TDM (team death match) shall be organised for this evening on HS-4 accomodating 16-players plus myself on the local LAN (therotecially totalling 17-players for those that are mathematically challenged! :twisted:).
The purpose of the match tonight is for all to try the map, see what they think of it. Also, as we can't get it on hamsterserver.com-5 immediately due to the delays in getting maps loaded on the server - and we know you'd all like to play this map - tonight is an early opportunity for you to play the map.
For those that do not know, HS-4 is dual-ADSL ported. A normal ADSL 512/256kbps TCP/IP connection can host 8-10 players depending on the server capped connection rate. With two ADSL connections, the player limit is thus 16-20 players :D The optimum connection rate is for 16-players so that is the limit for tonight.
Post your names below if you wish to play -- the match will kick-off at 21:00hrs tonight for minimum 1 hour duration, lasting as long as the fun does! I will post IP/port assignments by player name at 20:00 hrs -- feel free to connect to HS-4 anytime today to try out the map - I'm leaving it running all day so those that have the opportunity can have a look around the map.
HS-4 will be password protected from 20:30 hrs - the password will be posted publicly so anyone joining the game without prior notice may be given :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: if they overload the ADSL connections i.e. did not get a prior IP address assignment.
The Epic DM map file is available in the downloads section.
Tonights match is open to all registered forum users -- it is not restricted only to {HamsteR}s.
Further reference: http://www.hamsterserver.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=308
- the original post by {HamsteR}Flt. Lt. Charles Bradshaw (now Calibrax :D).
yep
Reporting for duty, yes please :D :D
yes sir :D
i'll be there
just had a look :D :D :D
looks really nice YUM
Yep, definitely count me in... I have yet to see the map in action! If it plays as good as it looks, then we're in for a treat! :D :D :D
I should be back from work around 9pm so I'll give it another go.
Looked quite good last night even with just the four of us on there :)
I'd be happy to give it a go, dont think Ive managed to get on hammie-4 yet though. How long I last will depend on my normally-just-adequate ISDN connection :)
Six players so far (seven if you include me) so still space -- this is a great map I promise you will enjoy it so signup for this evening! 8) Next 10 to put their names down will reserve their place for tonight.
aye aye sir. Will parade at 21:00 ready for inspection SIR.
Are you game? The old Major said to the prostitute?
Yes sir, said the prossie.
So he pulled out a gun and shot her.
I'm up for a match tonight. See you at 9.
I can make it for an hour so count me in
C ya there
I'm in if thats cool
yes sir! reporting for duty!
Ok that's 11 so far -- only 5 places left.
Sign up now or be disappointed you didn't play! :evil: :evil: :evil:
I'm in :twisted:
I would but I have work... :x
oh well.. I'm off in a few week so I'll be playing "a lot". :D
I'd like a run out, don't know if I can stay for the hour but I'll try. :lol:
That's 13 -- only 3 places left now.
Make that 14 -- rizla *might* drop in (after all, he suggested this test tonight of the Epic DM map) so only 2 places left.
count me in if there are still some places.
I count 15-players :D room for one more only.
IP Assignments
213.208.103.57 port 12203
jonathanHodd, SCOOBY, Lt. Swan, Flt. Lt. Charles Bradshaw (now Calibrax :D), Col, Major Lumpy, Bravo 22, UK Skidmark
217.36.22.224 port 13203 (ping bto.l-o-t.org.uk to check IP)
SOLOman, ACESniper, Blue$moke, Arathrael, Elmer Fudd, Rizla, mrstella, someone T.B.A.
Edit 20:32: Htwo has filled the final place all places are now taken!
Make sure you all have the map and are connected to the server by 21:00 hrs -- HS-4 is password protected now and the password is "epictdm". Please try a test connect on your respective IP assignment to make sure you can connect before 21:00 hrs and post any problems here. Anyone using the password without permission and joining the match who is not named above will be kicked off and banned :twisted: :twisted: you've been warned! You may have trouble connecting to any Hamster Powered Server in the future!
There is an FTP download'er on the BTopenworld connection but don't worry, I'm about to kick 'im off!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
One thing I forgot to mention -- when you join please use auto-select team -- this will automatically balance the teams *randomly*. I so hate choosing the players for each side :wink: I trust you all know what I mean by the auto-select team button? 8O
well I'm interested :)
SORRY TO BE ARKWARD !
BUT HOW DO I CONNECT TO YOUR SERVER, I TRIED THE INGAME THING BUT IT SAYS SERVER TIMED OUT?
CAN I USE GAMESPY OR EYE?
PLEASE HELP (NEWBIE)
The magic number is reached! Thanks Htwo -- your're in and we have 16-players plus me making 17. It should be fun!! :twisted: Htwo, you are the someone t.b.a above :D
HEY WHY MY LOGO NOT CAME UP?
I THINK I F**K UP AGAIN ! OH WELL.
Quote from: Blue$mokeSORRY TO BE ARKWARD !
BUT HOW DO I CONNECT TO YOUR SERVER, I TRIED THE INGAME THING BUT IT SAYS SERVER TIMED OUT?
CAN I USE GAMESPY OR EYE?
PLEASE HELP (NEWBIE)
Blue$moke you need to enter the IP address as 217.36.22.224:13203 -- please try it again and let me know if it works! Yes you can use Gamespy or ASE too -- should be no problem but let me know if there is! p.s. using capital letters is shouting my ears hurt now! lol
cheers for that! see you all soon.
server is full ???
Blue$moke you got to bring the console down on the main menu by pressing the tidle key - its above "TAB". then type in:- password epictdm
Then connect to the server
If you havent enabled the console you can do so from the options screen.
Aaaarrrgghhh server is full, I guess I should have got here earlier :cry:
No you are getting the server full message cos you need to put in the password, see my other post :D
Quote from: Major LumpyAaaarrrgghhh server is full, I guess I should have got here earlier :cry:
No it isn't -- did you type in the password? It's "epictdm" -- open the console and type these commands:
> password epictdm
> reconnect
That will get you in.
good game guys, pistols only was fun too 8)
Just wish to thank everyone involved in setting up the game. Brilliant fun shame about he early pings. For those not fortunate enough to be there everyone had a ping of 999 for quite some time. Made using a gun like using a Morris Oxford brakes in the rain.... Better off using a BRICK. Excellent fun though.
brilliant fun tonite :D :lol: :D :lol: :D :lol: :D :lol: :D
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Great map! :D
Had trouble early on connecting though
Then got thrown off twice in game this time nothing to do with XP!!! :cry:
Would make a better DM map I feel rather than team.
BLOODY GOOD FUN :twisted: :lol: :twisted: :lol: :twisted: :lol: :twisted: :lol:
From my observations (and Spikey's) this map is not going on HS5 until it's either been fully compiled or the guy has taken out the texture subtracts (IIRC) - he has done one or the other (I suspect the former).
For those of you who don't understand the above :
It is an absolute cpu hog and this is down to decisions the author made. I will not put it on HS5 as it will adversely affect every other game process running on that machine.
Once he/she has fixed this then we will look again......
cool game !!!
we should do it again soon ?
I thought it was a great map for TDM - the layout of the map with routes through the buildings on either side of the nice wide street meant you had to keep both sides covered as a team or risk people sneaking up one side and jumping out behind you (or right next to you :twisted: ) Personally speaking, I think that's better for TDM than the more open maps, where there's multiple different routes from any point A to any other point B (e.g. skirmish, algiers). And it avoids the possible problems with having very narrow single choke points like the black onyx energy bunker and panzer base (and to an extent gatehouse assault).
I like those other maps too, but that's what I particularly liked about this one. It'll be great if it's fixed as adslrizla said!
Fixed or not BLOODY BRILLIANT. Best of both linear maps and non-linear. As Arathreal said you've got to cover both sides in order to win. Leave an enemy behind and he'll reek havok. Excellent but next time can we play with TS (or similar) as well. GOD could that end up being tactical.
Once again Brilliant and Thank you ALL
Yes thanks all, brilliant map!
One thing on the password thing though, how come on some servers you actually get an 'invalid password' message and on others you just get 'server full'. Seemed strange.....
i thought it was great for tdm; in normal dm the temptation to camp would possibly be too much for some
Great game last nite, really cool map, liked the various routes through the bombed out buildings, must do it again soon :D :D
yea i liked your route through to end up face to face with me :D
you bugger you kept getting me :lol:
No doubt you will extract your revenge on me Swanny :lol: :lol:
thanks for the game guys it was mad especialy the pistols only :D
Quote from: SCOOBYNo doubt you will extract your revenge on me Swanny :lol: :lol:
thought i did
oh well better do it again :twisted: