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Official NeoGAF servers for Team Fortress 2 and Counter-Strike: Source - NOW ONLINE
- Thread starter EviLore
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eznark said:
There's a learning curve for sure, but it's not insurmountable. You just need to get the core concepts down. The main thing that will turn off some new players trying to learn the game is waiting for the next round to start. A 10 second respawn timer in TF2 or whatever is tolerable, but when you're starting out in CSS you could potentially die a few seconds into the round and then have to wait a couple minutes to play again. Taking it slow, paying attention to what other players are doing, following someone else cautiously and such, that'll minimize downtime.
Yeah it is if you play on the gaf server. Some of us are decent but i really doubt you will get pros since its private. So it should be pretty noob friendly, also im assuming all the dumb behavior that is usually symbolic of the CS community will not be tolerated on the server so you can expect not be labeled a stupid noob or other biogted epithets.eznark said:
omgimaninja
Member
I'm in Dallas therefore I vote for a Dallas server 
That might actually convince me to try out CS:S. I've always hated it in the past. For both the community and the fact that if you suck, you really really suck.WARCOCK said:
A friendly environment, though, might be enough to get me interested.
Still, I don't see it being nearly as fun as TF2, no matter how much praise it gets. O:
WhatRuOn said:
A lot of people have vent servers, but I'd like to have an official one for gaf. A lot of times when I use other people's vent servers when I play with GAFers random people will come on to grief us. For $5 a month I don't give a shit really.
omgimaninja
Member
Thanks EviLore! Let us know the IP once the TF2 server is up.
BTW, does anybody have a faq/walkthrough on how to config Vent? I can never get the dang program to work right
BTW, does anybody have a faq/walkthrough on how to config Vent? I can never get the dang program to work right
EviLore said:
I don't know....TF2 is only really fun with a full server and that is hard to achieve with a password. Randoms are a necessary evil here, especially for us yurops and as long admins are around there shouldn't really a problem.
If there is a another update or tourney (naaaah) like the last we still can password it for GAF only use.
Configuring the CSS server.
-800 start cash
-round time 2.5 minutes
-freeze time 2 seconds
-teams must be within 3 players of each other in size
-FF on, spawn protection 5 seconds
-60 minute map time
Installed Mani Admin mod. Enabled features:
-Stat tracking. 365 day retention, 30 days of inactivity to be removed from the active rankings -- stats will be retained, and you'll be restored to the rankings if you join the server again. Stat tracking is pure KDR with a 250 kill minimum to be ranked.
-map voting 3 minutes before end of match. manual rockthevote enabled.
-punishment for TKing enabled (but not the bomb crap)
-bounty system.
-slays for allowing the other team to complete the objective.
-auto spectate/kick for AFK
-anti-ghost
-sustained ping limit is 200
-score and cash is saved for the duration of the match for when you leave/rejoin.
-round stat display, as well as most destructive player
Think that covers most of the useful stuff.
-800 start cash
-round time 2.5 minutes
-freeze time 2 seconds
-teams must be within 3 players of each other in size
-FF on, spawn protection 5 seconds
-60 minute map time
Installed Mani Admin mod. Enabled features:
-Stat tracking. 365 day retention, 30 days of inactivity to be removed from the active rankings -- stats will be retained, and you'll be restored to the rankings if you join the server again. Stat tracking is pure KDR with a 250 kill minimum to be ranked.
-map voting 3 minutes before end of match. manual rockthevote enabled.
-punishment for TKing enabled (but not the bomb crap)
-bounty system.
-slays for allowing the other team to complete the objective.
-auto spectate/kick for AFK
-anti-ghost
-sustained ping limit is 200
-score and cash is saved for the duration of the match for when you leave/rejoin.
-round stat display, as well as most destructive player
Think that covers most of the useful stuff.
Teknopathetic
Member
They are UT's sounds! That always bugged me how they called them quake sounds. Fucking CS tards.
Configuring the TF2 server may take a while since I'm not an active TF2 player, will have to get someone else involved to get ideal settings and the appropriate custom maps and all that. So be patient.
Also note that I'll make a proper announcement about the servers being live when both of them are ready. Some publicity on the gaming forum and the front page should promote activity despite the password protection.
Also note that I'll make a proper announcement about the servers being live when both of them are ready. Some publicity on the gaming forum and the front page should promote activity despite the password protection.
I only ever played 1.6, but I agree CS is fun if you can find a server that doesn't allow bullshit. I played on a server that had a "no swearing" rule which actually did a good job of filtering out immature players. Very team-oriented for a CS pub.
I might get Source if the GAF server picks up.
I agree that I'm not too sure how active the TF2 server will be with a password. Also, maybe the TF2 topic should be moved back to the Gaming Forum? Currently lurkers can't even see the topic because the Online forum is member only. IIRC it was moved during the time where all online multiplayer stuff was moved here in an attempt to liven it up.
I might get Source if the GAF server picks up.
I agree that I'm not too sure how active the TF2 server will be with a password. Also, maybe the TF2 topic should be moved back to the Gaming Forum? Currently lurkers can't even see the topic because the Online forum is member only. IIRC it was moved during the time where all online multiplayer stuff was moved here in an attempt to liven it up.
PotatoeMasher
Member
Haven't played CS in years. Sounds fun.