So, which ones are we going for this time? Here's a starter for 10:
CS1.6
CS:S
HL2 :lmfao:
LFS
HALO
UT2k4 Tournament
BFV
What do we include, exclude, kick out or positively guarantee to be there?
TL.
QuoteOriginally posted by TeaLeaf@Aug 18 2004, 01:37 PM
So, which ones are we going for this time? Here's a starter for 10:
CS1.6
CS:S
HL2 :lmfao:
LFS
HALO
UT2k4 Tournament
BFV
What do we include, exclude, kick out or positively guarantee to be there?
TL.
I see my services is not needed. :unsure:
Depends what other folks come up with m8, just hold on a wee while.......
TL.
We always seem to add several games and then never play them.
The most important thing is for everyone to have access to all the games, so things like CS:S and CZ should only get included if we all can get copies.
I'd go for
CS - in what ever form we can all access (1.6, CZ or Source)
Halo - it was missed at the last LAN and BF Vietnam wasn't an equal substitute
UT2004 - for mayhem
LFS - nice free racing game
We could do BFV but I think Halo would fill that gap. I honestly think we don't need any more.
Are there any issues about how we get people gamed up? As the community grows and we get more people we don't know that well coming along, can we still provide 'free' games for everyone or do we have to start to say bring a legit copy if you want to play?
I think we're close to the limit on this. Let's build our list of preferred games and see how things develop.
TL.
BFV was the game of the last LAN. even though i never really played it there was a great demand for it the more people learned how to play it.
According to JAS Doom 3 multiplayer is going to be very good, so JAS can you keep a heads up for the progress on it?
We don't need many games as like smilo said people find the game they like and play that a fair bit. We have to remember that not everyone will like the same games (i personally cannot play any FPS which has viewbob or in enclosed areas)
Halo.......... Didn't UT2004 destroy this game as it is virtually the same but better looking?
LFS..... i can see a few people playing it but tbh not many did at the last LAN.
If HL2 is released then CS:S will dominate the LAN (imo)
I agree we don;t want too many games, but let's build a really quality core that we can deliver on eh?
TL.
I've a nasty feeling that Doom 3 only allows 6 player games max. I don't know how that would pan out with lots of people playing mini games all over the LAN.
As far as Halo goes I just remember the warthogs and the blast we had. UT2004 has vehicles too so I guess Halo would be duplicating that. I'll defer to the majority only I don't think we need both.
I don't do racing games but the LFS tourny was well liked and people are commenting about it in the forums. It's also a free install (in basic form) so it's one less game to muck about with.
Last time (IIRC) we had CS, a deathmatch game (UT2004), a big squad game (BFV) and a racing game (LFS) and that just about did it?
One we missed out on was COD from the last lan ....just another option to think of :rolleyes:
I feel if we could support 4 games that would be more than enough ...and with the number of people we also need to have games that support lots of players
I would not bother with LFS .....if people want it they can just grab the demo
Supporting UT2004 and Halo hmmmm TBh its the same game .....Maybe go for one or the other.. If i had to pick i would go UT as it has more variation and more mods ect if required
Just a thought :unsure:
So is it -
CS (in whatever format is available (1.6, CZ, CS:S)
UT2004
BFV
LFS (optional) ???
Might be worth adding one more. Typhoon Rising? MOH Pacific Assault?
QuoteOriginally posted by smilodon@Aug 26 2004, 12:49 AM
CS (in whatever format is available (1.6, CZ, CS:S)
UT2004
BFV
LFS (optional) ???
I'm thinking that we should stick to a smaller number of games as we never touched all of the games last time. I'd be very tempted to stick with just the above as by the time we add in competitions, beer and socialising we actually have quite a lot!
If we do stick with just these games, what sort of competitions shall we have?
What do other people think?
TL.
Avoid "knock-out" comps....U loose your out and dont get to play again best to keep more people involved..
:cheers:
Let's keep it with this small list. it is a lot of work to do more than this, so let's keep it simple this time.
What we need to have are the latest patches (for peeps like me who whilst owning the games have not played it since the last LAN and are therefore woefully unpatched), latest server files and the no-CD cracks for conveninece. Any takers?
JAS - can you organise the LFS files please?
I'll post the supported games.
TL.
Aye Aye Captin :D
With me being somewhat busy with the tournament and the pre-LAN reccie to the hotel, can I ask other peeps to volunteer to obtain and supply the other 'files' needed please?
Thanks.
I think I still have last LAN's files, so it owuld really only be the patches since then that are needed.
Please post here stating the name of the game you will volunteer to sort out!
CS (in whatever format is available (1.6, CZ, CS:S)
UT2004
BFV
LFS - JAS
TL.
I will sort UT2004 ....as i don't own BF:V
Obviously, I'll make sure the server's ready and patched.
Should be able to bring a second box to act as a file server for patches etc.
I never owned UT2004 :whistle: and don't have either it or disks anymore.
I donated BFV to someone via the forums but I can't remember who it is.
As for CS I would suggest we stick to CS 1.6 as everyone has it. Those of us who have it could have a dabble with CZ or CS:S, but sticking to the version we can all play i.e. CS 1.6 (assuming CS:S hasn't been released by the LAN date) would make life very simple.
OB, I will have a spare PC there too, remember we need something to run the LAN forums/website and need to have HLTV running as well. Let me know if you want it run from my machine.
I have checked my discs and we will need to get all new files :blink:
I own all the above games but they are not patched and I do not have the no CD cracks.
I cannot find the original install files, I'll be darned if I know where they went, I thought I had them all :(
Anyone fancy going to search for the appropriate files/key gens/no-cd cracks?
Fair comment about CS1.6, but does anyone going to the LAN not have CZ? Maybe we should ask......?
TL.
QuoteOriginally posted by TeaLeaf@Aug 26 2004, 07:07 PM
... Anyone fancy going to search for the appropriate files/key gens/no-cd cracks?
Might be a bit early to start doing this.
BFv 1.1 Updated and cracked and key-gen as long as they dont pull out an update we should be ok :D
I though Sadako had UT2004 all hacked and cracked too?
QuoteOriginally posted by TeaLeaf@Aug 26 2004, 07:07 PM
... remember we need something to run the LAN forums/website and need to have HLTV running as well. Let me know if you want it run from my machine.
I intend to use one box for the game servers and one box for forums (don't need a website - forums will handle all we need to do). The forum topic for each game will contain links to the files needed to get the games installed and patched :)
As we intend to display the HLTV then maybe we should use a laptop for this.
QuoteOriginally posted by smilodon@Aug 26 2004, 11:24 PM
I though Sadako had UT2004 all hacked and cracked too?
It was distributed at the last LAN, both the CD and DVD version. There should be plenty of people having it.
If, and for the love of God this is a big IF, my ISP would kindly deliver my phat internet connection next week as promised <_< we could have a distribution of the "original files" if we had a DC hub. What do you think?
We can still have that but atm I have only 1 Mbit upload and it would mean that only one or two could DL at a decent speed.
:thumbsup:
TL.
For what it's worth I've working copy of Doom 3 that I'll be bringing to the LAN. I've not tried multiplayer and don't plan on doing so as it's a brown paper bag copy :ph34r: .
QuoteOriginally posted by TeaLeaf@Aug 26 2004, 04:46 PM
Please post here stating the name of the game you will volunteer to sort out!
CS (not CZ or CS:S or anything else)
UT2004 - Smite sorting out the files
BFV
LFS - JAS sorting out the files
Oldbloke is sorting out the servers for all of these except UT2k4 which can run from a client and also LFS which can run from a client.
We have 4 days left, can we please make sure we have all the necessary files and post here to confirm they are up and working?
OB, can you have a set of files ready for me to run a second HLDS from my server? If we all play CS we will need 2.........
Thanks.
TL.
I also have a copy of UT2004 both on disk and as an image on my pc. it's patched to version 3323. Obviously it would be better to all use the same source for games but as a back-up to Smite's files I have them.
I have no clue as to BFV as I no longer have the files from the last LAN :-(
Might it not be an idea to post a final duffers guide to making sure CS 1.6 will work at the LAN (me knows from bitter experience ;) )
Just noticed im the UT2004 geeza....... Bit of a problem as i have the genuine article but i can get the latest patch and wot not.
Smilo can you make sure you have the disc handy on the day and if anyone needs it i will bang a few copies off.
JAS!!!! Would you mind jumping in to be the BFV saviour?
We need keygens or cracked copies plus the no CD cracks for all games - except LFS which we will run at the free version (unless JAS advises otherwise).
TL.
JAS's version of BF:V works fine with patch...keygen. I also have a disc so is also avail at the LAN (curtosy of JAS)
Okey Dokey.
I have UT 2004 but only as an iso not an installable disc. So it will need a disc emulator like Daemon tools or Alcohol 120% to run. This could make installing it on 40 odd PC's a bit of a chore. If we can get hold of an installable disk life might be a lot easier?
Or if people bring there legit copies and download a keygen?
That would do it.
We would still need to provice a noCD hack as the game needs the disk to be in the drive in order to play. I have both a CD keygen and a replacement noCD .exe.
They both work with my (non legit) copy of the game, but I have never tested them on-line (obvioulsy) nor with other copies of the game.
We need to make sure that it (keygen/nocd crack) works with the latest patch (if any).
TL.
BF Vietnam
LFS
and any apps needed to install ready to rock and roll...... :D
i just hope we dont get any updates
UT2004
3.8 gig DVD ISO
Patch #1&2 combined (3236)
Replacement ut2004.exe (no CD hack)
keygen (plus one printed cd key)
plus
patch #1,2&3 combined (3323)
which according to the developer
QuoteLatest Retail Version Patch
This patch is completely compatible with the retail version and previous patches - servers and clients of any flavor can connect with each other. This patch will not overwrite your ut2004.ini and user.ini files, except to update settings as necessary.
Oddly I've patched to version three and although the ut2004.exe has been overwrittten it still doesn't ask for a CD to be inserted? Which is confusing. I'll bring the lot and we can decide on the day? Although I'd be happy if someone else brought a copy too as relying on one dodgy copy might be an issue.
On the second Patch it removed the need for the Cd to be in the drive.
More fool Epic then, and hurrah for us.
The only people who might come unstuck are people who either don't have a DVD drive or have one that doesn't accept DVD+R's. I guess they'll have to leech it off me.
I will bring my Orig copy
Just remember about BF:V...... Jas's disc has all the seperate disc's as cue and bin files so if people dont have something like daemon tools there could be a problem.
I am going to try making discs out of these. (1 set so far)
I can see I'm actually going to have to do a bit of work as a LAN admin this time, rather than sod about in the bar like previous LAN's ;)
Not really most people had all the games installed and running last time and tbh we only have 4 official games.
1.) Steam which everyone will have updated
2.) UT2004 a game which was used at the last lan so only newbies may need it.
3.) BF:V As above and i have the discs.
4.) LFS which i doubt will get that many people playing.
Therefore more time at the bar :D
In a fit of unusual forward thinking i have put any apps needed to insatll a game on the disks :)
win zip
winrar
deamon (if thats how its spelt)
Teamspeak...server and client
Dcc+ thing that benny was on about using
If you can think of anymore let me know burning will begin tomorrow afternoon :D
GJ folks.
OB and I have 2 CS and 2 CZ servers up and running, so we'll look forward to seeing everything working tomorrow.
Does BFV have a dedicated server or does it run from a client machine like UT2k4? I can't remember......
I will need to update my current (and fully legal) LFS, BFV and UT2k4 installs on my server when I get to the LAN so perhaps JAS/Smilo could go to work on my serrver first?
TL.
QuoteOriginally posted by TeaLeaf@Oct 28 2004, 08:02 AM
... Does BFV have a dedicated server ...[post=68131]Quoted post[/post]
Yes. It's on my server if needed.
QuoteOriginally posted by TeaLeaf@Oct 28 2004, 08:02 AM
I will need to update my current (and fully legal) LFS, BFV and UT2k4 installs on my server when I get to the LAN so perhaps JAS/Smilo could go to work on my serrver first?
TL.
[post=68131]Quoted post[/post]
Sheesh ....i can see im not trusted with a server :P
Probably right actually :D