CS (Or maybe BF2) comes to UT2004

Started by Sarge · 41 posts · 4,926 views

  1. #1
    Has anyone seen the [url=http://www.to-crossfire.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=9]TO: Crossfire Mod for UT? Looks very cool.

    Looks like a CS sort of setting but I see many of the BF2 weapons. No AT off course, and my precious G36C is missing as well.
  2. #2
    precious..... i need my precious.....
  3. #3
    Too Cool! Tac-Ops was one of my favorite mods for the original UT. It had bots that were 'OK', but that's more than most of the UT mods had. That was before cable & DSL were common, and all I had was a dial-up modem. The dial-up made bots more appealing.
  4. #4
    This looks really cool!

    Alright Lexx.... I vote we install this as soon as possible..... I bet it brings in a few more peeps from OKGG.
  5. #5
    DocJon and I used to play Tac Ops a lot, him more than me. We had some good times though. I always liked the level with the tunnels and busses or trucks, I cannot remember for sure 😉

    Lexx won’t play it, it is not IG!!! 😉 .
  6. #6
    I didn't say anything about Lexx playing it.... I just asked him to get it loaded up!

    Actually, Paladin, can't you do that? :-)
  7. #7
    Hmm, didnt like vCTF, id be willing to give this a try though heh
  8. #8
    Atomm wrote:I didn't say anything about Lexx playing it.... I just asked him to get it loaded up!

    Actually, Paladin, can't you do that? :-)


    I am not touching Lexx's servers man. Using the web admin game night is no problem but I am not loading anything on it. He gets mad at me to easily. 😉
  9. #9
    Lets take a 'wait and see' approach to this. Its still a beta not even being released until the end of the month. It would be better if everyone installed it seperately, then find a server on the list and give it a try. These kind of mods tend to take over a server, requiring seperate dirs, .ini files, and rebooting.

    Palidan is correct. If you do something wrong on the ftp setups, you screw up the server, and if it requires a re-install, I lose a shitload of work to date. If everyone just loves it to death and would want to play it more than 1 or 2 hours a week, then that would be another story.

    If its a hugh mod like FHIvasion, or Air Buckeneers that takes over the server, I probably would not want to mess with it. Let them release it and let me get a look at the server setups, ok? cool.
  10. #10
    Seriously Lexx I will never FTP anything on your server man. I know all the hard work it takes you to get it working right and would not want to mess you up man. Too many cooks you know....
  11. #11
    Paladin wrote:Seriously Lexx I will never FTP anything on your server man. I know all the hard work it takes you to get it working right and would not want to mess you up man. Too many cooks you know....


    Well, no, that still doesn't help. Sure upload to the ftp in the /Uploads dir. From there I can move the files and edit the scripts, then reset the server, etc. Its just on uploading, alsways start from a fresh package that contains all the files, textures, whatnot, and especially if a mod like JB, etc, the setup script help files.

    Hey, I've been doing UT server work for 2 years, and I've had my share of crashed servers. 🙂 I'd install something, and an hour later my ears would be itching like hell. 😀 Twice I've installed mods and ended up with such a mess and a non-starting server, I've had to submit work tickets for a total re-install. When that happens, its best not to be on the recieving end, hehehe. Everything you've done to that point like maps, get wiped away... argghhhh..

    When this package comes out, lets open it up and take a looksee. Best I can offer until then. ok? Then again, maybe I'm still a bit gunshy when it comes to major mods.
  12. #12
    I understand Lexx.... I've installed a few mods for UT that seemed to take over the server. It's not as clean of a system as BF as far as mods go.

    This is why I prefer having my own box over paying a GSP. When I ran the UT server, I could take a snapshot of the server before installing anything like this. That way, if it failed, I could roll it back. I also had the ability to back up all of my map files outside the UT server. It really came in handy when new stuff came out.
  14. #14
    downloading it now
  15. #15
    Got it running at home....

    I hope this turns out to be cool. It would be nice to have a change of pace.....
  16. #16
    I guess no BF2 for you guys for FNF! 😉

    I will get this when they get all the bugs worked out. I also want to allow some time for people to actually get servers running. Jumping in on the first day or two is sometimes painful.

    We really need to get an FTP server or web site going that we can all DL from. That way we can get all maps, patches and mods from one central location that GRB members have access to.
  17. #17
    I think I will still play BF2 on Friday. Will play the UT mod some other time.
  18. #18
    Yea, I'll play it some other time.

    As for working out the bugs..... What difference does it really make? I mean most games come out with Bugs and you still pay for them. At least mods are free. I'd rather get in on it early when the excitement level is high and servers are actually running it rather than down the road when everyone's stopped playing.

    If I run into a show stopping bug, I can move on. Otherwise, at least I know what I am getting into.... Sort of like buying an EA game when it first comes out.... I know it's going to be a paid beta test. :twisted:
  19. #19
    I just meant the bugs they were talking about on their front page. There are some server bugs etc... No fun if you cannot even get on a server 😉

    I am all for jumping on and having some fun. How about Sat?

    I do not get a lot of BF2 time with you guys as I go to bed by 10:30-11:00 week nights and you guys do not even usually come on until after 10. ;(
  20. #20
    Gotcha... I saw that.... I hope it goes well....

    I can't commit to Saturday. I promised my wife Saturday would be a work around the house day. I'll probably crash come Saturday night.

    If nothing else, we can play for next Thursday.... I just want to try something new....
  21. #21
    I'd be up for playing it on Saturday night. Don't know when I will get on of course but if anyone else is up for it we can try the mod. Otherwise we wait for Thursday or some other night.
  22. #22
    Cool!
  23. #23
    Paladin wrote:Cool!


    I downloaded the client last nite, but wtf, can't install it until a password is released 🙁 .

    Also, didn't see a server package yet, but saw its damn HUGH, over 800 megs. Thats going to be a pickle uploading and configuring.

    Lets hope its something cool to tryout for a change tho.
  24. #24
    Here is the password to unzip the mod file

    asrfB324vddGsreplsam342GsdfD34dFfd3rfaf3d13ddsnsd23o2dQ
  25. #25
    Sarge wrote:Here is the password to unzip the mod file

    asrfB324vddGsreplsam342GsdfD34dFfd3rfaf3d13ddsnsd23o2dQ


    Thank you Sarge!

    Got it installed, and compared to BF2, looks pretty clunky. Also, once installed you can only run it via the new menu option, not from UT.

    Other than that, I have no idea what your supposed to do in it. Single action with bots was pretty hokey. 😉

    Seeya
  26. #26
    I would not bother installing it on your server lexx. If it is descent at all, we will only play it here and there I bet. We will just find a public server.
  27. #27
    yea, I'm with Paladin.
  28. #28
    lexx wrote:
    Sarge wrote:
    Got it installed, and compared to BF2, looks pretty clunky. Also, once installed you can only run it via the new menu option, not from UT.

    Other than that, I have no idea what your supposed to do in it. Single action with bots was pretty hokey. 😉



    I installed it. It looks primitive, feels kinda primitive, but shows it might be fun if cleaned up. I'm not sure, however, there is much to recommend it over Counter-Strike, even if they do work on it.

    WTF is up with the mods nowadays? I wonder if the games have become so complex that modders can't do as much as they used to, as easily as they used to. of course, in BF2's case, apparently the tools suck.

    Just seems like there haven't been good mods since the original UT & Half-Life. That's actually one reason I was sure to buy Half-Life 2, since I figured a lot of mods would be made on it.

    I know more ambitious mods are on the way, but still, it seems like it's been a very long time since there has been a mod to get excited about.
  29. #29
    Ahhh. I saw you guys playing UT last nite, but couldn't get away from TDM matches I had scheduled, then later got caught up in a new invasion mod and we ended up fragging in insta until 1:30. It was a woopass nite 🙂

    So, did you guys try this out, and was it worth the try?? Opinions please.

    Sorry Paladin, I forgot to call you back until it was kinda late... ;( If your going to try this again Sunday nite.... I can try to make it.

    Seeya!
  30. #30
    I was not in game last night. Was not feeling well.
  31. #31
    Sarge and I played it for a little while.

    Keep in mind, I have never played CS, CS:S or TO. With nothing to compare it to, I basicly had to decide if I liked it based on it's own merits.

    I did like it. I found it somewhat difficult to figre out at first, but I managed to get a few kills at the end of the night. I would play it again.
  32. #32
    Any other thoughts?

    I would like to play this Thursday if everyone is up for it...
  33. #33
    Perhaps either earlier, or later. Our team has been reorganizing, and we were going to start insta CTF Thurs nites for a start. If you guys want to mix it up on Thurs, no problem with adding some mutators. Otherwise, it will be hardcore 🙂

    Since this isn't even UT, why not try to make it like Wed's, or something like that. Friday is here for FNF, and Sat is for anything goes drunk nite 🙂

    To find us now, use nsp:* in the buddy list, since we bounce between 4 different servers at the moment. You can use our TS via xfire with no password also.

    SeeYa!
  34. #34
    Sorry I am out for anything IG!!! IG sucks, hard!!!

    The fun of UT is the various weapons. The best times I have is normal weapons, assult or jailbreak.

    If it was me I would play some Chaos maps but no one will try the Chaos mod so I do not even bother.
  35. #35
    Paladin wrote:Sorry I am out for anything IG!!! IG sucks, hard!!!

    The fun of UT is the various weapons. The best times I have is normal weapons, assult or jailbreak.

    If it was me I would play some Chaos maps but no one will try the Chaos mod so I do not even bother.


    I'll look into the latest Chaos mod. Besides you, however, noone else had shown any interest for it. I can stand it as long as you can run the dual weaps mutator...

    I don't care, weaps, or insta, JB, AS or CTF. Just want to do UT Thurs nites.
  36. #36
    I'm always down for Instagib CTF. :-)

    But I do prefer those fast mutator games. :-)

    I guess no one like the mod. That's a shame....
  37. #37
    I'll look into the latest Chaos mod. Besides you, however, noone else had shown any interest for it. I can stand it as long as you can run the dual weaps mutator...

    I don't care, weaps, or insta, JB, AS or CTF. Just want to do UT Thurs nites.


    I'm not a huge fan of Chaos mod, but I like it a LOT more than IG. I've probably said this before, but the appeal of UT over Quake (to me) was the different weapons. and the dual-firing modes. I'm not a fan of shooting narrow beams at tiny dots across great distances.


    What's the dual-weapon mutator?
  38. #38
    I enjoyed the Tac Ops mod although I really don't have a clue as to what I am doing. Would be more fun on a server with a more equal player base than what Atomm and I found the other night. Will likely try it again, but need to read about the various aspects of it first. Having to "buy" your weapons was a surprise. First round going one on one against this guy I have a pistol and he has automatic weapons! Took me 3-4 rounds before I figured that out....and then there is the objective mode part where sometimes you are given the bomb to plant. Problem is that I had no idea where any of the spots where to place the C4! Oh well... better luck next time I hope 🙂
  39. #39
    Yah, the buy weaps and vest deal. That bugged me way back when Pal and Doc were into this or something silular a couple years back.. DocJon would be good to get on the horn with you. Since the Iraq war though, the buy vest makes sense now. Didn't some of our troops have to buy vests? 🙁 What is this game based on, US military, or mercenaries?

    I'm going to load this up tommorrow nite and see how I make out with it one more time.

    ....the dual weap mod for chaos, allowed you to have normal UT weaps, and chaos weaps on the same map for a game.
  40. #40
    DocJon wrote:
    I'll look into the latest Chaos mod. Besides you, however, noone else had shown any interest for it. I can stand it as long as you can run the dual weaps mutator...

    I don't care, weaps, or insta, JB, AS or CTF. Just want to do UT Thurs nites.


    I'm not a huge fan of Chaos mod, but I like it a LOT more than IG. I've probably said this before, but the appeal of UT over Quake (to me) was the different weapons. and the dual-firing modes. I'm not a fan of shooting narrow beams at tiny dots across great distances.


    What's the dual-weapon mutator?


    HUH???? You always liked Chaos when we played, I do not get it... We had a blast with that. It is totally weird and fun. The duel weapons mod is just allowing you to have the normal weapons along side the Chaos ones and they cycle on the pads. That is the way we liked to play it.

    Oh well lets face it, I am probably out for Th nights so do not worry about it.
  41. #41
    Paladin wrote:
    DocJon wrote:
    I'm not a huge fan of Chaos mod, but I like it a LOT more than IG. I've probably said this before, but the appeal of UT over Quake (to me) was the different weapons. and the dual-firing modes. I'm not a fan of shooting narrow beams at tiny dots across great distances.


    What's the dual-weapon mutator?


    HUH???? You always liked Chaos when we played, I do not get it... We had a blast with that. It is totally weird and fun. .


    It's just fine. I didn't say, "I curses it and hates it forever!" I said I'm not a huge fan, like Lexx is with his insta-gib dot-in-the-distance killing.