[PC Game] Would you guys want a dedicated Game server for Halforums?

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Dave

Dave

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Ashburner and I were trying to get on the TF2 game thing today and we all know how that went. Shit happens, right? But we hopped on Vent and started discussing getting a Halforums dedicated gaming server. We already have the vent and a dedicated Minecraft server, but what if we got out own TF2 or Left 4 Dead 2 server?

I priced these out and they would are pretty affordable. I priced the servers at the following:

  • Left 4 Dead / Left 4 Dead 2 - 8 players
  • Team Fortress 2 - 16 players
The total cost is about $20 a month if paid monthly or $200 annually. But they would be ours and we could set up things like game days & stuff.
Is anyone interested and if so which payment option should we go for?
 
Dave

Dave

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Well...That would be $200. I'd have to reach that amount before I pulled the trigger.

I could do the $20 today and get it running and then take donations to get to the yearly amount.
 
Dave

Dave

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I went ahead and did 1 month. We can test it out & if we like it we can take donations to the $200 mark and get it for a year.
 
Dave

Dave

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I'm waiting for the email with the server information. Once it's set up I'll give out the details.
 
Dave

Dave

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For example, what maps will we have to load? Can we play both L4D2 AND TF2 at the same time? All these questions and more will be asked and hopefully answered. Now, they said it usually takes 5 minutes or so to set up, but just in case if it takes manual intervention it might take 1 business day.
 
AshburnerX

AshburnerX

Alright guys, here's the server info...

IP - 199.21.112.130:37115
Password - halforums

Right now it's set up for TF2, but we can also switch it over to L4D2 if we want to do a night of that (And considering they are doing a free DLC soon, that might be in the cards).
 
AshburnerX

AshburnerX

I seriously doubt we're going to be in a position where we need to keep people out (and if we do, we can always just change the pass or use the banhammer). Go ahead and invite people if your planning on being on at the time.
 
Dave

Dave

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AshburnerX said:
IP - 199.21.112.130:37115
Password - halforums
Click to expand...
Map rotation FOR NOW is:

pl_badwater
ctf_doublecross
cp_badlands
koth_sawmill
cp_steel
ctf_turbine


But we can add and subtract and change to our heart's content.

Plus we have next level voting in place.
 
FnordBear

FnordBear

I'll pop in when I am back from the future in-laws later tonight. I am a horrible player and I deeply apologize in advance to anyone I am teamed up with.
 
FnordBear

FnordBear

I tend to be pyro or engineer. I'm not really good at either but they are the classes I like. Sometimes I'll pop on demoman just because I have a funny looking loadout for him.
 
Bumble the Boy Wonder

Bumble the Boy Wonder

Heavy > Soldier > Pyro > Medic > Demo > Scout > Engi > Sniper > Spy

Usually that's the order in which I prefer to make my selection on which class I play. Mostly based on how many of each class is currently being played..

I haven't played for a few months, probably since the Christmas crates were around. Here's hoping I don't suck
 
Dave

Dave

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Here are the next steps:

  1. Try and find a way to incorporate a calendar into XF. This way we can get a regular game schedule set up and do things like special events.
  2. I'll be making a thread that will incorporate the Minecraft thread, this thread, and the multi-player thread that essentially gives all of the information on our servers.
  3. I'll be creating a TF2 thread that will allow us to discuss maps, needed/wanted addons and to talk smack.
  4. Lastly, I'll be looking for someone to help out on the server admin side of things. For example, right now on the Minecraft server GasBandit is the de facto dude even though I'm the owner. If you have TF2 server admin experience, let me know.
So there you go. Only thing we haven't done yet is stress testing with all 16 slots filled. Don't foresee a problem, though. The thing seems pretty tight.
 
Bumble the Boy Wonder

Bumble the Boy Wonder

Shego. My Heavy has such a nice Unusual Capo's Capper, with a spectacular orbiting fire effect.. And there is a distinct lack of my own brains on it. It really does make for a terrific target :)
 
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