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[CaffeinePowered]

In Rotation*

I know Ive asked this a million times, and tried to change things up to keep it fresh, but people have been playing less and I'd like to see both servers have more people in them more often. In an attempt to try to get people to play in ours more, what would make you guys spend a little more time keeping the servers populated?

If its something other than rotation feel free to state it, unfortunately we really don't have any other games to bring in new community members, so all we got at the moment is TF2 unless someone ponys up for a CoD 4/5 dedicated public server and takes the time to admin it.

I mention rotation because that's what always seems to get the most people engaged.

For your reference here is the RTV List if you want to build a rotation off of it, if you feel any previous TFT/FNF maps in the past month or so should be included in this list feel free to state them.

arena_badlands.bsp
arena_goldtooth.bsp
arena_granary.bsp
arena_lumberyard.bsp
arena_mach2.bsp
arena_phobos_base1.bsp
arena_ravine.bsp
arena_starship_v1.bsp
arena_watchtower_b3.bsp
arena_well.bsp
arena_wildwest_b1.bsp
cp_aqua.bsp
cp_arnold_b3.bsp
cp_avante_b1.bsp
cp_boulder_v2.bsp
cp_castle4.bsp
cp_corporation_b3.bsp
cp_cowpath_b3.bsp
cp_desertfortress.bsp
cp_dustbowl.bsp
cp_fallout.bsp
cp_freight_b3.bsp
cp_gravelpit.bsp
cp_junction_v2.bsp
cp_labor.bsp
cp_observatory_b1.bsp
cp_oilfield.bsp
cp_orange_cross2_v2.bsp
cp_orange_x4.bsp
cp_orange_z_b2.bsp
cp_overflow_2.bsp
cp_raiden.bsp
cp_roswell.bsp
cp_science2.bsp
cp_secret_base.bsp
cp_stag.bsp
cp_starship_b3.bsp
cp_steel.bsp
cp_studio_rc4.bsp
cp_warpath2.bsp
cp_well.bsp
ctf_2docks.bsp
ctf_2fort.bsp
ctf_cancer_beta5.bsp
ctf_chaos.bsp
ctf_convoy_v2.bsp
ctf_epicenter2_b2.bsp
ctf_escherhaus.bsp
ctf_face.bsp
ctf_fishy_b4.bsp
ctf_freezers_v2.bsp
ctf_geothermal_b2.bsp
ctf_impact2.bsp
ctf_launchzone.bsp
ctf_mach4.bsp
ctf_moonwalk_v2.bsp
ctf_npire_v3.bsp
ctf_scorpion_v4.bsp
ctf_spacebase_b1a.bsp
ctf_steamroll
ctf_stronghold_b5.bsp
ctf_switch.bsp
ctf_turbine.bsp
ctf_waterworks.bsp
ctf_well.bsp
ctf_well2.bsp
dom_canalzone.bsp
dom_complex_b4c.bsp
ktf_blockfort.bsp
ktf_chemistry_v1.bsp
ktf_innercity_v2.bsp
pl_badwater.bsp
pl_dbheights.bsp
pl_donut_b1.bsp
pl_dustbowl_b4.bsp
pl_goldrush.bsp
pl_haywood_beta4.bsp
pl_hoodoo_b1a.bsp
tc_hydro.bsp
tc_meridian_b2.bsp
tc_spectre_b2b.bsp




*I stand by my no cp_granary/badlands policy

[Eschatos]

I'd like more stock maps, and maybe making the list a bit shorter so there aren't so many custom maps to download.

[Dave]

stockmaps, no arena shit annnnd warpath.

[ToiletDuck]

cp_aqua.bsp
cp_desertfortress.bsp
cp_dustbowl.bsp
cp_freight_b3.bsp
cp_gravelpit.bsp
cp_roswell.bsp
cp_science2.bsp
cp_steel.bsp
cp_warpath2.bsp
ctf_2fort.bsp
ctf_chaos.bsp
ctf_impact2.bsp
ctf_mach4.bsp
ctf_turbine.bsp
pl_badwater.bsp
pl_goldrush.bsp

[Chooly]

arena_badlands.bsp
arena_granary.bsp
arena_lumberyard.bsp
arena_ravine.bsp
arena_starship_v1.bsp
arena_well.bsp
cp_aqua.bsp
cp_desertfortress.bsp
cp_dustbowl.bsp
cp_fallout.bsp
cp_freight_b3.bsp
cp_gravelpit.bsp
cp_labor.bsp
cp_secret_base.bsp
cp_stag.bsp
cp_starship_b3.bsp
cp_steel.bsp
cp_warpath2.bsp
cp_well.bsp
ctf_2fort.bsp
ctf_chaos.bsp
ctf_launchzone.bsp
ctf_mach4.bsp
ctf_steamroll
ctf_turbine.bsp
ctf_well.bsp
ctf_well2.bsp
pl_badwater.bsp
pl_dustbowl_b4.bsp
pl_goldrush.bsp
tc_hydro.bsp
tc_meridian_b2.bsp
tc_spectre_b2b.bsp

[CaffeinePowered]

Im not trimming the votes down, this is for rotation, just an FYI, its just somewhat disheartening to see like 5+ people playing on *other* servers and not bothering to get ours hopping. Someone has to be the first one in. And I no long have the time/energy to do this on a regular basis.

[Wedge]

cp_aqua.bsp
cp_desertfortress.bsp
cp_dustbowl.bsp
cp_freight_b3.bsp
cp_gravelpit.bsp
cp_roswell.bsp
cp_science2.bsp
cp_steel.bsp
cp_warpath2.bsp
ctf_2fort.bsp
ctf_chaos.bsp
ctf_impact2.bsp
ctf_mach4.bsp
ctf_turbine.bsp
pl_badwater.bsp
pl_goldrush.bsp

And ktf_blockfort

[cbre88x]

I know Ive asked this a million times, and tried to change things up to keep it fresh, but people have been playing less and I'd like to see both servers have more people in them more often. In an attempt to try to get people to play in ours more, what would make you guys spend a little more time keeping the servers populated?

If its something other than rotation feel free to state it, unfortunately we really don't have any other games to bring in new community members, so all we got at the moment is TF2 unless someone ponys up for a CoD 4/5 dedicated public server and takes the time to admin it.

It's called finals week(s). I'm too busy to do anything until I'm done with finals, that and I am worthless doing any online gaming until 10 P.M. And I am pretty sure I'm not the only one who is in the last week of the semester.

If we get a COD4 server, I'd be willing to help admin. Actually, COD4 has Linux Dedicated server files, so I can try using my PS3 to run it. I can't really try until this weekend because I am so damn busy, but I'd love to try it.

[3clipse]

Cowpath...
Only.

[Eschatos]

I know customs are good, but I know I'd play a lot more if we just went back to mostly stocks.  And please give badlands a chance.

[3clipse]

But in all seriousness,
All stocks, Only the best customs such as,
Watchtower.

[CaffeinePowered]

Actually, COD4 has Linux Dedicated server files, so I can try using my PS3 to run it. I can't really try until this weekend because I am so damn busy, but I'd love to try it.

Its not about what you run it on, most dedicated servers will run on a box much weaker than what is actually required to play the game, its about two things

A) Bandwidth
B) Being on 24/7


If you dont have the bandwidth it doesn't matter if you have IBM's deep blue to run the thing on, it still going to lag everyone out


But anyway back on topic, do you guys thing the custom/stock/custom/stock thing worked better? I always thought that tended to empty the server out more easily, but having a servers that empty all the time is worse than having one that's empty all the time.

And about finals, no, this is a trend Ive seen for a while. Props to those of you that attempt to seed, but iif you want to do that you need a friends list of at least 120 people to be able to spam enough invites imo.

[Surf314]

stockmaps, no arena shit annnnd warpath.

I'd ditto this.

[cbre88x]

[quote author=cbre88x link=topic=1957.msg54702#msg54702 date=1229018946]
Actually, COD4 has Linux Dedicated server files, so I can try using my PS3 to run it. I can't really try until this weekend because I am so damn busy, but I'd love to try it.

Its not about what you run it on, most dedicated servers will run on a box much weaker than what is actually required to play the game, its about two things
A) Bandwidth
B) Being on 24/7
If you dont have the bandwidth it doesn't matter if you have IBM's deep blue to run the thing on, it still going to lag everyone out
But anyway back on topic, do you guys thing the custom/stock/custom/stock thing worked better? I always thought that tended to empty the server out more easily, but having a servers that empty all the time is worse than having one that's empty all the time.
And about finals, no, this is a trend Ive seen for a while. Props to those of you that attempt to seed, but iif you want to do that you need a friends list of at least 120 people to be able to spam enough invites imo.
[/quote]

This won't be a problem next year and possibly during the break. Supposedly my parents are looking at getting a better internet service. Not to mention Valve is getting close to having an official Linux version of Steam which means fully compatible Linux dedicated servers. I could have a box running for us next year. I'm just glad to be getting an apartment next year.

By the way. Anyone use Comcast Broadband? I just want to hear if there are any problems with it.

[ainmosni]

If we get a COD4 server, I'd be willing to help admin. Actually, COD4 has Linux Dedicated server files, so I can try using my PS3 to run it. I can't really try until this weekend because I am so damn busy, but I'd love to try it.

The PS3 runs on a PPC-like chip, I bet the COD4 server only runs on x86...

[CaffeinePowered]

. I could have a box running for us next year. I'm just glad to be getting an apartment next year.

By the way. Anyone use Comcast Broadband? I just want to hear if there are any problems with it.

Bandwidth: Bandwidth is used a lot—more specifically, upload bandwidth. Here is a list of how fast your connection must be to run a certain number of players at lowest settings. (When talking about bandwidth for servers we always talk about upload, not download.) Note: these numbers are theoretical, your results may vary slightly!


Upload Speed (Kbps) Player Limit
240 6
320 8
400 10
480 12
560 14
640 16
720 18
800 20
880 22
960 24
1120 28
1280 32
1440 36
1600 40

These values are calculated with the following formula: (5,000 * player number * 8) / 1,000


Source

I hope you have a badass internet connection

[copulatingduck]

[quote author=cbre88x link=topic=1957.msg54702#msg54702 date=1229018946]
If we get a COD4 server, I'd be willing to help admin. Actually, COD4 has Linux Dedicated server files, so I can try using my PS3 to run it. I can't really try until this weekend because I am so damn busy, but I'd love to try it.

The PS3 runs on a PPC-like chip, I bet the COD4 server only runs on x86...
[/quote]

Not to mention it only has what, 256MB of RAM? I mean, you don't need as much RAM as you would if you were playing the game, but you do need something. :-\

[fyre]

I'm gonna try to start playing TF2 more. Honestly though, a lot of people, myself included, are spending most of their time in L4D now. Once the novelty wears off, I expect people will be playing TF2 a bit more, although not as much as the old days.

As far as the rotation goes, I haven't played most of the new maps so I can't comment on those.

I will say that I don't think it should be just stocks and warpath. Customs are what keep it fresh for me. Playing the same maps over and over leads to people memorizing every little detail of the map, and tends to reduce the spontaneity that I like about TF2. This isn't supposed to be CS.

Also...2Fort = Bad...Mach4 = Good.

[Dave]

mach 4 is shit

[fyre]

My opinion is worthless.