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Post by hoff{QAW} on Dec 14, 2018 8:29:11 GMT -5
lol
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Magi
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Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
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Post by Magi on Dec 15, 2018 12:54:55 GMT -5
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Post by SpaceAge_Pimp{QAW} on Dec 15, 2018 22:12:08 GMT -5
I said GIVE ME THE BRANDY!!!!
We should all watch Spock's Brain tonight and discuss the philosophical implications of 95% of the episode
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Post by tonofclay{QAW} on Dec 16, 2018 9:06:26 GMT -5
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Post by Cowboy{QAW} on Dec 24, 2018 8:45:08 GMT -5
Just a weigh in, Sickness is right. Silent would be the way to go and get rid of pub. Its virtually the same thing with some tweaks, and punkbuster is definitely not needed. it couldnt catch a hack these days if you handed it to it. PB was discontinued many years ago, its only there for the tracking. ...and yes as far as i know the server settings can be dropped straight into silent, for those that remember the =OF= server used to be pub just like us, but they updated to silent many years back, and just dropped in the main config.
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Sgt. AWOLaLot
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"Ah yes! I was wondering what would break first. Your spirit... or your body."
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Post by Sgt. AWOLaLot on Dec 24, 2018 10:55:46 GMT -5
Dang, been absent so much lately I missed this post. It is a little sad this conversation has to happen, but necessary. I’ve been playing ET for almost 11 years and have been with QAW for almost as long. Met a lot of great people that have come and gone and remember a lot of different names.
Things did start changing around 2 years ago, and that’s when I noticed some regs and a lot of clan members haven’t been around. Oz, Phobos, Mungos (though for him it’s time zone), and even Scout aren’t nearly as active or moved on. Heck, I haven’t seen Zohar in 2 years or more, and even Aelfwen has become a very rare sight. I’m not placing blame or anything like that. It’s just an observation that life happens and we have to go with it.
I’m glad you guys want to keep this alive in some way. Becaus of college and life stuff I’m not around as much as I used to be, but coming here to play during breaks is one of the best things ever.
For now I’ll continue to connect to the server when I can. And if something happens, I’ll come here and gladly join in the conversation for what to do next.
Like Ton, I don’t know too much about mods. I do know I’m not the biggest fan of Jaymod, don’t remember NoQuarter enough to give an opinion, but I do like Silent Mod from what I remember (customs ran it for a time right?)
And while there are differing opinions, I still want some custom maps. The classic ones that were mentioned would be great, and adding 2 or 3 would be nice. I do agree with changing the Battary map too so the back no back thing is gone. And as some of you know, I will always advocate for Streets of Italy...
Also, what about adding the custom vsays from the custom server? On one hand there is a risk of them becoming a little annoying. But man do I miss hearing them. Spamming “You missed, lol!!!” was the best.
With the sk rules, making them less strict on a new server wouldn’t be a bad idea. It goes without saying though that whatever we do there needs to be well defined and enforced as we’ve always done here.
As for lower admins having some fun commands, yes please. I’d like to think we’re mature enough not to do any actual admin abuse stuff, but giving someone a love !slap once in a while would be fun haha. Or at the very least !pip. And if you gave me !disorient, I’d probably use it on myself lol.
But whatever happens, I’m with you guys.
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Post by SpaceAge_Pimp{QAW} on Dec 24, 2018 14:07:05 GMT -5
And while there are differing opinions, I still want some custom maps. The classic ones that were mentioned would be great, and adding 2 or 3 would be nice. I do agree with changing the Battary map too so the back no back thing is gone. And as some of you know, I will always advocate for Streets of Italy... Also, what about adding the custom vsays from the custom server? On one hand there is a risk of them becoming a little annoying. But man do I miss hearing them. Spamming “You missed, lol!!!” was the best. With the sk rules, making them less strict on a new server wouldn’t be a bad idea. It goes without saying though that whatever we do there needs to be well defined and enforced as we’ve always done here. As for lower admins having some fun commands, yes please. I’d like to think we’re mature enough not to do any actual admin abuse stuff, but giving someone a love !slap once in a while would be fun haha. Or at the very least !pip. And if you gave me !disorient, I’d probably use it on myself lol. But whatever happens, I’m with you guys. Just to clarify, if/when things happen, there wouldn't be a dedicated Customs server. Rather, we'd have a single server that rotates Originals, but with other maps available (via connection download) that we could throw into the mix perhaps for Fridays, or when requested, or when voted upon. I'm quite lacking in what is possible for the server. What I would personally like.... I'm sure most of you know how the voting system works for other servers -- the end of map voting system... I would love to be able to leave that off most of the time, but enable it for Fridays. I'm just not sure if that much server setting infrastructure can just be turned on/off. If it can, amAzing. If not, then we'll all have the downloaded maps that the admins can just !loadmap on Fridays or whatever. What I would REALLY like is a voting system that was always on -- let the people decide. I just wouldn't want to inundate the map choices with crrrrrrap maps -- I'd prefer Originals, plus a very select list of good strategic maps that would compliment the feel and gameplay of the Original maps, and be fun for for those that might be hesitant to having custom maps at all. I think there's a bit of a fine line, but I'm really not willing to lose any regs over this, it would have to be 'a net positive' for the server and its community. And again, i'm n00by with this stuff, but for Silent to be acceptable to me, it would HAVE to feel like 99% the same as what the current server feels like. If/when things happen though, beliebe me, we'll be asking everyone for input/thots/ideas etc. If/when a new server gets published, I would want everyone to connect and feel like nothing has changed, except for what's agreed upon beforehand. I appreciate yours, and everyone else's interest. Good to cya recently, Merry Christmas.
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Post by Capt. Ronski on Dec 25, 2018 23:06:49 GMT -5
Spaceage far as the voting, those with RCON can simply in the console, turn voting on-ff.
On the teamjudge ET server we had every Friday, - FFF, "Friendly Fire Friday" we would switch the friendly fire. Occasionally we would forget to turn it back the next day hehe, essentially last admin on had the responsibility if they remembered was to to switch it back.
I agree with Cowboy, PB hasnt been needed in several years and I recall turning it off as it just caused way more problems especially people having connection issues and get disconnected. If they have problems probably will try another server other than QAW and the loss of 'new blood'. Can come in handy on the admin side if you use the pb webtool if someone cloned a players name. Although I don't recall that really ever happening or being a problem here.
Maybe on Fridays or so see if you could load in a custom maps config? I know ET can be a pain server side on map setups though, just a suggestion. Custom map which is a big map, but its also one that has axis and allies both having an objective - offense is Market Garden. Its not one for small group of players though, I recall a few servers back in the day and maybe still is/was the only map they ran!
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Post by SpaceAge_Pimp{QAW} on Jan 3, 2019 16:37:15 GMT -5
Quick update. Things are still in motion, and will move much more quickly soon.
We'll be asking for contributions in the near future from those that are willing and able. I don't want to go on like an NPR Pledge Drive, but your donations will matter at first. We want to secure the server, and at least a year's worth of server rent. We're going to try to make LEVELS reflect Clan/Officers, Admins, Regs, Contributers, with some stuff intermixed, but nothing is certain yet.
When the server is procured, we'll be testing it within a password server until it's playable, and feels like a QAW server. We may ask for some help with server/multiplayer testing with some regs. We'll let you know. Once the server feels right, we'll publish it, then start adding some other stuff (custom maps, extra stuff etc).
Happy New Year Y'all
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Post by G@rE{QAW} on Jan 3, 2019 16:58:35 GMT -5
Wow!! I'm in for that for sure. How much ? I will support and play luve ya all guys
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Bill
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Post by Bill on Jan 3, 2019 21:25:22 GMT -5
Support our server and recieve a free (used) NPR tote bag!
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Post by tonofclay{QAW} on Jan 3, 2019 21:55:44 GMT -5
And for just ten dollars more you can get the complete collection of Car Talk on 1500 cassette tapes.
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Sgt. AWOLaLot
Server Admin
"Ah yes! I was wondering what would break first. Your spirit... or your body."
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Post by Sgt. AWOLaLot on Jan 3, 2019 22:03:01 GMT -5
I’ll pay the extra 10 for the secret Hoff shower videos.
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Post by SpaceAge_Pimp{QAW} on Jan 3, 2019 22:31:35 GMT -5
Ask for the milk bath vids - TRUST ME
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Post by SCOUT on Jan 4, 2019 21:18:02 GMT -5
I’ll pay the extra 10 for the secret Hoff shower videos. Sold out, but check back later.
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Post by SpaceAge_Pimp{QAW} on Jan 5, 2019 12:25:52 GMT -5
And for just ten dollars more you can get the complete collection of Car Talk on 1500 cassette tapes. I just got it xD
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Post by SpaceAge_Pimp{QAW} on Jan 5, 2019 12:37:47 GMT -5
UPDATE: Pimp jumped the gun again.
Looks like we're gonna try to fund it internally for meow. Fund what? We're discussing it back behind this curtain with great fervor. We'll let you know what we come up with soon, but I think everyone will be happy with the result.
Please feel free to comment, post opinions and ideas still if you want. Information is good.
Cheers!
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Post by sinistar on Jan 5, 2019 23:48:22 GMT -5
Maybe you can offer prizes in order to incentivize donations. Here are some quick ideas I thought up;
1- Getting a copy of Pimp's aimbot software 2- The ability to mute TT 3- A signed copy of Ton's album from High School 4- A picture of Bacon in his MEOW shirt
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Post by Relevance{QAW} on Jan 6, 2019 9:31:06 GMT -5
I want the Bacon in the meow shirt pleaseee
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Post by SpaceAge_Pimp{QAW} on Jan 6, 2019 15:30:40 GMT -5
i'd wear it....in public even
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Magi
Server Admin
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
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Post by Magi on Jan 7, 2019 0:30:14 GMT -5
This is just me, I think whatever happens with the server is irrelevant. Ya'll like a second family to me. Whatever ya'll need. I'm in. Always will be. I'm very thankful/blessed to be apart of such a great community.
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DaBastard
Server Admin
a covy let me in ;)
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Post by DaBastard on Jan 12, 2019 10:28:37 GMT -5
note to self: visit the forums more often dummy!
thanks to pimp for condensing all this and more, as I aggravated you with my flurry of Qs and chats on the server yesterday, hehe
I guess I could have just read all it here, d'oh
glad to see hints of a 'future' for ET-QAW.
and don't sell ET short. It's older than "13+yrs..."
Come June of this year, ET will be 16 yrs old. That is the 'official release'.
But if you played RTCW-SP/MP back in ~2000/2001, the online community knew of the beta test-demo.
ET-Beach.
I played that for ~2-3yrs before the official release. So that puts ET very, very close to 20yrs old.
amazing.
pacman, asteroids, doom, quake; I believe ET now deserves a place on that list.
To put in perspective, some young future gamer 18yrs ago seen his Dad playing RTCW/ET-Demo first when he was two. Gets first PC in grade 1, plays ET. Elementary school and now playing with buds online. Senior school and first girlfriend laffs at his old game. ET marathon the week he graduates from high school.
ET is that old,..kewl
Now I must go update ET-DeathWatch...
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Post by hoff{QAW} on Jan 14, 2019 2:10:53 GMT -5
This is just me, I think whatever happens with the server is irrelevant. Ya'll like a second family to me. Whatever ya'll need. I'm in. Always will be. I'm very thankful/blessed to be apart of such a great community. +1
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Post by SpaceAge_Pimp{QAW} on Jan 19, 2019 13:22:20 GMT -5
Update: Hey all, we've been hard at work since Tues. We're getting pretty close!! Hope to be LIVE within a week or so. It's feeling right for sure -- just need to figure a few things out first. Woo!
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Post by SpaceAge_Pimp{QAW} on Jan 21, 2019 20:01:37 GMT -5
IP = 74.91.126.206
Pass (for now) = kroger69
If you're able, RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR, might be fixed, but just in case. Make sure your Download settings in your OPTIONS are all set to ON.
Please send me, ton or mcbain a message if you notice anything that's obviously not right. We're very close!!! Thanks for your patience.
xo
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Post by tonofclay{QAW} on Jan 23, 2019 15:33:53 GMT -5
If anyone was having trouble connecting last night it may have been download related but I'm pretty sure that's all fixed up now so hopefully you will try again tonight!
In case you still have problems, just post here or if you join the regular server I will keep an eye on it to try and see if anybody is having problems connecting to the new server.
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DaBastard
Server Admin
a covy let me in ;)
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Post by DaBastard on Jan 23, 2019 17:36:15 GMT -5
I was able to get on after (3) tries, was happy I didn't give up after 2. It kept getting stuck in a loop of flipping back and forth between downloading mp_tram.pk3 and I forget other one :/ So I copied the mp_tram.pk3 from my old ET folder into the new ET setup, reconnected and got right in after password. Luv it, I wish I coulda played around longer. I was setting up a laptop and it kicked into updating and the zombies found me. Stuck doing another laptop tonight so the zombies are loitering around... Great server barrels o' fun!! two thumbs up and trigger finger pulled!! s *Video representation of new server. Results may vary.
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Post by hoff{QAW} on Jan 23, 2019 21:41:28 GMT -5
Future is now.
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Sgt. AWOLaLot
Server Admin
"Ah yes! I was wondering what would break first. Your spirit... or your body."
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Post by Sgt. AWOLaLot on Jan 24, 2019 8:59:32 GMT -5
Whoa, the forums are green!! Blew my mind when I connected.
I connected briefly yesterday. No one was on yet but I’ll try and play a little Friday night if I can.
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Post by Porridge{QAW} on Jan 24, 2019 9:31:40 GMT -5
Whoa, the forums are green!! Blew my mind when I connected. I connected briefly yesterday. No one was on yet but I’ll try and play a little Friday night if I can. Yikes. I changed the default theme back to the original blue setting. But it looks like it defaults to one of the green ones. Is it the light green theme or the darker one? If it's the darker one, I might have to rename the themes. You can change the theme in your profile, if you want to.
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