Right then you miserable sods. I know you can see this and will brook no apathy :boxing:.
Anyone got anything to say (vaguely non-abusive if possible).
PEN
I like cheese
Quote from: BlueBall;237696I like cheese
Any particular cheese or all cheese?
This is going well :rolleyes:
Quote from: OldBloke;237735This is going well :rolleyes:
Dont blame us, Pen started it :narnar:
I guess we're looking at CS:S as a standard
Are we going to run COD4 as a direct replacement for BF2?
Do we need / want to run BF2 at all?
The LFS'ers should also get their race.
PEN
Quote from: Penfold;237739I guess we're looking at CS:S as a standard
Are we going to run COD4 as a direct replacement for BF2?
Do we need / want to run BF2 at all?
The LFS'ers should also get their race.
PEN
I would suggest that run CSS and CoD4 and no BF2. LFS and CSS tournaments as the last LAN?
I think the LAN could stand a big BF2 battle for old times sake and why not add a COD4 tournament.
No BF2. We have moved on and the last thing we want is a clamour for its reintroduction because 'it was such a blast at the LAN'.
ok :crying:
What about a RTS, I know there were a few played last time. May be it would give that section a boost.
Any in particular - C&C etc?
PEN
Not sure what the hottest RTS is at the moment. But C&C is a classic
Why not dump this on the BIG fellas? They are into RTS games.
If they're coming and are bringing a server then we can ask them to set it up and run it for us. It would save unnecessary work from our end, give them active participation and save the strain on the server.
PEN
http://www.starcraft2.com/
If it is released before the LAN.
Quote from: OldBloke;237904No BF2. We have moved on and the last thing we want is a clamour for its reintroduction because 'it was such a blast at the LAN'.
I am struggling... but will keep my trap shut :)
Quote from: Armitage;237925What about a RTS, I know there were a few played last time. May be it would give that section a boost.
Quote from: Dr Sadako;237931http://www.starcraft2.com/
If it is released before the LAN.
I agree with Mats, this is a much awaited and will attract attention. As with BF2 with FPS games, better make sure one RTS only?
Quote from: Dr Sadako;237931http://www.starcraft2.com/
If it is released before the LAN.
Release Date: 30 Oct 2008 a bit close. what would be the fall back
Quote from: Armitage;238090Release Date: 30 Oct 2008 a bit close. what would be the fall back
Is company of heroes too old? :g:
Not old to me. but i don't have any RTS at the moment. we just need to find a game that most people have already.
Quote from: Armitage;238090Release Date: 30 Oct 2008 a bit close. what would be the fall back
On the official website no mention of a release date. Where did you get this one?
amazon
If it's the 30th October then it's far too late.
Well, how about the old Starcraft then? Maybe that could be something for everyone. You can buy it cheap. It runs on every machine. You really need to play Starcraft+expansion to enjoy Starcraft II.
Starcraft looks a bit too long in the tooth IMHO
World in Conflict
Warcraft III
?
imo RTS is ran by those wanting to play it, ghosty and his m8s were runnign on last lan that i got in on but it wasnt very good.
BF2 is the past, lets not revisit it.
im going to get COD4 and try it ASAP.
CS:S imo should have the usual 2 tourneys team knockout and degal
So we have the givens:
CS:S - (two comps - 5/66 vs 5/6, and Deagle)
COD4 - (1/2 room vs 1/2 room)
LFS comp (bespoke will be fitted in on the Saturday as per usual).
These are the ones for BA3 to run and I would suggest that these are the 'official' games.
I'm happy to have another game be it RTS or whatever (so long as it's not bloody Soldat :)) but it's going to need to be cheap / popular / free / 'demo' available or else we just don't get the numbers to make it viable imho and just ends up fragmenting the game play.
We know people are reluctant to spend out on games (which is why TF2 flopped last LAN). I would be reticent about going with anything that people have to make the effort to go out and buy.
PEN
sounds about right dude
Quote from: Penfold;239546COD4 - (1/2 room vs 1/2 room)
I would have thought we would want limited team sizes for COD4 (between 6 and 8 in a team). Having 20 v 20 works ok for BF2 but COD is more in line with CS and too many people would make it difficult to play in a tactical way.
Quote from: Whitey;239574I would have thought we would want limited team sizes for COD4 (between 6 and 8 in a team). Having 20 v 20 works ok for BF2 but COD is more in line with CS and too many people would make it difficult to play in a tactical way.
I don't think we are "forced" to have a ranked server at the LAN and thus we could play some of the custom maps that are out there that hold more than 20 players. If we only play standard maps then I completely agree with you.
Quote from: Dr Sadako;239578I don't think we are "forced" to have a ranked server at the LAN and thus we could play some of the custom maps that are out there that hold more than 20 players. If we only play standard maps then I completely agree with you.
Correct you do not need to be ranked but you may find the server overwrites your ranking information so make sure you all backup your profiles before playing :)
http://www.sinsofasolarempire.com/
What do you think of this one?
Mats, as we discussed, I think you should decide a 4th game that we will dish out at the LAN.
Tell no one what it is and we'll bill it as Sadako's Surprise. So long as it's accessible and easy to distribute we can schedule it.
I also want to announce the games list soon. Partly because I want to give people a heads-up to the fact that COD4 is going to be the mass game of choice and hopefully more people will go out and buy it.
That will also help enhance its popularity on our servers.
So we agree?
1. CS:S
2. COD4
3. LFS
4. Sadako's Surprise
Sheepster - you the man, would you like to post it up?
PEN
OK Pen.
If anyone have any other ideas for games send me a PM and I will see what I can do.
http://www.acegamez.co.uk/reviews_pc/Wings_of_Honour_Battles_of_the_Red_Baron_PC.htm
What do you think about a game like this?
Yes yes yes !
I used to love playing Red Baron years ago.
I was thinking that it may be fun to have a flight combat game. Something we've not done before but one which I think most people would enjoy having a go at.
May also keep those BF2 fly monkey's from whinging this LAN :flirty:
The fact that we can play up to 8 is cool.
:boxing::yahoo:
PEN
Quote from: Penfold;241496Yes yes yes !
I used to love playing Red Baron years ago.
I was thinking that it may be fun to have a flight combat game. Something we've not done before but one which I think most people would enjoy having a go at.
May also keep those BF2 fly monkey's from whinging this LAN :flirty:
The fact that we can play up to 8 is cool.
:boxing::yahoo:
PEN
Done deal. I will sort it.
I know this is a late idea but.. how about some version of Ghost Recon? I think you guys must've tried it a past LAN? There are tons of versions now, but do 2 sets of 8 vs. 8? Lots of sneaking, camping, comms, tactics etc. - and everyone can play the game. I have the classic version, got it used from a market, I'd be happy to let that version be copied all over.
Quote from: Dr Sadako;241489http://www.acegamez.co.uk/reviews_pc/Wings_of_Honour_Battles_of_the_Red_Baron_PC.htm
What do you think about a game like this?
Slight problem ... doesn't support x64 :sad:
Quote from: delanvital;241822I know this is a late idea but.. how about some version of Ghost Recon? I think you guys must've tried it a past LAN? There are tons of versions now, but do 2 sets of 8 vs. 8? Lots of sneaking, camping, comms, tactics etc. - and everyone can play the game. I have the classic version, got it used from a market, I'd be happy to let that version be copied all over.
Alright, okay, you lads can just say no :rolleyes: :)
Quote from: delanvital;242230Alright, okay, you lads can just say no :rolleyes: :)
Just say no. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCLs0jv_Efk) :D
Quote from: OldBloke;242231Just say no. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCLs0jv_Efk) :D
Now that is scary ****. :roflmao:
Quote from: OldBloke;242229Slight problem ... doesn't support x64 :sad:
I missed this one.
So Sadako's surprise is a non-starter. shame I really fancied a flying-type game and thought it would be popular.
Anyone got any other suggestions?
PEN
:doh:
Let's find something else. Suggestions please and we can see if we can get it together.
Preferably a flying one if we can do it.