OCR TF2 Team: Gametime 9 PM EST on OCR server MWF + some weekends

[zircon]

OFFICIAL OCR TF2 SERVER: 8.9.9.102:27015
OFFICIAL OCR TF2 CHAT: #ocrtf2 on ETG (same server as #ocremix)
OCR Server HLstatsX: http://ocremix.hlstatsx.com/
Current Map Rotation: Dustbowl, Fastlane, Turbine, and Goldrush
For a reserved slot, donate $3 to wesley.cho@gmail.com (thanks Bahamut!)
Custom maps used for server: http://oceansend.com/5502/ocr/tf2/ (download into your TF2 maps folder, usually in /Steam/SteamApps/downloads/(your username)/tf/maps or something like that)

OCR TF2 Players:

zircon - cubic_zirconium
Hemophiliac - Hemophiliac
SleazyC - Sh03.s| La Migra
bustatunez - [LEC]Bustatunez
Salty - Salty
Big Giant Circles - {GCC}Big Giant Circles
EdgeCrusher - EdgeCrusher36
Kanthos - Kanthos
Revelation Orange - Agent Revelation_Orange 002
OverCoat - OverCoat
DJSammyG - SammyG
starla - starla_injury
Dyne - Lt. Col. Dyne
Unstable Hamster - unstablehamster
Vivi22 - Vivi22
Fishy - Fishy1618
OA - oceansandrew
The Derrit - thederrit
Anthonium - 1117chronicles
Super Duper Sombrero - superdupersombrero
The Dennis - IcedInferno
joefu - joefu12
PosiBolt - PosiBolt

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Steam Community Group - http://steamcommunity.com/groups/ocremix

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Servers we like:

74.86.225.239:27015 (Dustbowl, Gravelpit, 2fort)

Edit (Bahamut): The new server is at 8.9.9.102:27015! The map rotation is on the top of the page. I still have some customization left to go, and verifying the slots/admin things, but I don't need to interrupt a game to tweak that stuff.

And please, I could use paypal donations for this (server costs $36 monthly, and ~$10 a month for HLstats)! Just $3 a month if you can, and if you feel like giving more, if there's extra left over, I will send them over to OCR. Click the following link or send the money to wesley.cho@gmail.com: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=wesley%2echo%40gmail%2ecom&item_name=OverClocked%20ReMix%20TF2%20Server&page_style=PayPal&no_shipping=1&cn=OCR%20Handle%20%26%20Steam%20ID&tax=0&currency_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8

When you send a paypal payment, please list your OCR handle, SteamID, and Steam ID # in the comment field - in order to get your Steam ID #, first make sure the developer console is enabled in TF2 (go to Options -> Keyboard -> Advanced and enable it), and then enter a game. Then press ~ and enter status. Find your steam ID and the # is STEAM_x: x: xxxxx (sans spaces) - copy that whole expression into the comment field. Just in case, send me a PM on OCR to verify the payment & all requisite info is sent.

For admins - admin commands are here: http://wiki.alliedmods.net/Admin_Commands_(SourceMod) (http://wiki.alliedmods.net/Admin_Commands_%28SourceMod%29) (so entering sm_admin in the console or !admin or /admin in the chat brings up the admin menu)

[Bahamut]

Damn, makes me want to build a new PC right now :(

[Unstable Hamster]

Heck yes, I'm joining!
SteamID is unstablehamster.
Oh, and there is a clanOCR group on Steam. http://steamcommunity.com/groups/ocremix

[Fishy]

Fishy - Fishy1618

ah yeah

[starla]

Mine is kind of funky because there are other starlas, searching for starla_injury works or just add me directly from the steam ocremix community page.

Hooray for this finally being organized :nicework:

[OA]

oceansandrew

I AM GREAT DOCTOR!!

[Kanthos]

I'll have to get in on a game sometime soon. Haven't done much gaming at home in the last week; I've had a few other things on the go, and Easter won't help any. Maybe tonight or tomorrow though.

[Hemophiliac]

When we all play together we tend to do better, and often win our games.

Most of us use voice chat too :D

[The Derrit]

can i add in?

The Derrit - thederrit. pretty simple.

Can't wait to play organized games of TF2. unorganized can be so frustrating sometimes.

[Kanthos]

Most of us use voice chat too :D

How does that work in TF2? I imagine there's a bit more to it than just plugging in a headeset?

[Hemophiliac]

How does that work in TF2? I imagine there's a bit more to it than just plugging in a headeset?

well you have to configure it in your setttings, and in game hold the v key to talk.

[DjSammyG]

Need A Dispenser Here
Need A Dispenser Here
Need A Dispenser Here
Need A Dispenser Here
Need A Dispenser Here
Need A Dispenser Here
Put Dispenser Here
Ze Dispenser Goes Here
Need A Dispenser Riiiiight Here

[starla]

More like scout rush, amirite

[Vivi22]

Haven't had time to play it much lately, but when the semester ends I'll definitely jump back in.

Vivi22-Vivi22

Original isn't it?

[Kanthos]

well you have to configure it in your setttings, and in game hold the v key to talk.

Ok. I'm used to having a Ventrilo server to connect to for World of Warcraft, and I didn't even think about in-game voice chat.

[Unstable Hamster]

I think it would be pretty nifty if we were in the clanOCR chat in steam, it would be easier to join each others games. I would be in #clanOCR, yet I can not connect to it. I think I'm being blocked. Any one know any good way of getting past this, such as a proxy?

[anthonium]

This is hands down my favorite online multiplayer on the pc. I LOVE THIS GAME.

Anyway I'm already in the group. I don't like how steamID works though because for example you have a forum handle yet your steam id is different than that handle, and then there's the nickname you choose which shows up in game. Kind of like my case...

Forum Handle - anthonium
Steam ID - 1117chronicles
In game nickname - The Big Cheese

[atmuh]

guys uh there is a whole ocr online gaming database fyi and it already has steam integration so use that please since mister drack put so much work into it

http://ocr.anticlan.net/browse.php?game=Steam for all who have added their steam id

http://ocr.anticlan.net/ to add your own


http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14467 is the thread
#clanocr shouldnt just be a brawl only channel it is supposed to be for every kind of online gaming that ocr people are playing together

[zircon]

That's great, but not helpful for discussion or listing other information such as servers we like to play on... it would be nice to have a specific "Team Fortress 2" item as well. "Steam" is too vague considering all the games you can play on it.

[atmuh]

thats what the extra info field is for everyone who plays tf2 can easily specify that in there

[OA]

I don't play too frequently because of my computer setup (non-intel mac), but I own a copy of the game and once a month I rock out LAN style with some friends and play the TF2 drinking game.
If you die; drink.

Anyways, i'll be playing more in a few months when I get my new Ubermac, so I can install an XP partition. I'd love to rock out with some OCR homies.

[starla]

#clanocr shouldnt just be a brawl only channel it is supposed to be for every kind of online gaming that ocr people are playing together

Y'all weren't interested when I spammed it, seems like brawl central right now. I also invited you guys to StarCraft.

Again I'm pretty glad we're all finally playing. I have a question about etiquette- If someone you know is playing, is it polite to just join the game? I'd assume so if a ton of people are playing, but if it's some sort of clan server i'd stay away. Does this sound about right?

[prophetik]

when i get my 9600 and new processer, write me in =) i'm all over this.

[Bahamut]

When I build a new desktop sometime this year, I'll be game.

[Hyperion5182]

Lots of people from OCR have been playing Team Fortress 2 lately. How about a list of everyone's Steam ID? Here's a list of the ones I know. On the left is forum name/handle, on the right is the Steam ID.

zircon - cubic_zirconium
Hemophiliac - Hemophiliac
SleazyC - Sh03.s| La Migra
bustatunez - [LEC]Bustatunez
Salty - Salty
Big Giant Circles - {GCC}Big Giant Circles
EdgeCrusher - EdgeCrusher36
Kanthos - Kanthos
Revelation Orange - Agent Revelation_Orange 002
OverCoat - OverCoat
DJSammyG - SammyG
starla - starla_injury
Dyne - Lt. Col. Dyne
Unstable Hamster - unstablehamster
Vivi22 - Vivi22
Fishy - Fishy1618
OA - oceansandrew
The Derrit - thederrit
Anthonium - 1117chronicles

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Steam Community Group - http://steamcommunity.com/groups/ocremix

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Servers we like:

74.86.225.239:27015 (Dustbowl, Gravelpit, 2fort)

I am hopefully going to be on soon. But its an unknown time on the computer arrival.

Add the PCgamer server to your lists thats likely going to be my main server.

[!Nekko!]

I joined the group. My handle is .:Titan:.Chavez.

[OA]

Did I say a few more months for my computer?
I meant tomorrow. :O
I will be seeing you all very shortly :-)

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/9844001/wo/qk1iqro3tYFT3SHgR721T8uSKZt/1.?p=0

And I agree that unless it's a clan server, dropping in on OCR peeps should be fine.

[OverCoat]

I'm in the mood for TF2 right now

SCOUT RUSH

[Leon K.]

I'm in there btw, If you guys see "Johnny B. Good" up in there, it's all me.

[prophetik]

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/9844001/wo/qk1iqro3tYFT3SHgR721T8uSKZt/1.?p=0

Your session has timed out after a period of inactivity. Please return to the Store Menu to continue shopping.

fail and aids

[Brycepops]

Brycepops - {SHB}Spike Spiegel. You never would've known it was me unless I said something :p I'm already in the Stream group, so...yeah ;3

[Dunnowhathuh]

My steam ID is the same as my OCR handle. Haven't played TF2 in a while though but hopefully I'll get around to playin again soon. Already joined the group several weeks ago.

[EvilHorde]

Yay! TF2.

Evilhorde - Hektor Gigalomantis

Haven't played in a while though. On the other hand I guess its just a matter of time until I get the fever again. Damn I miss the good ol' QWTF.

[Schwaltzvald]

Gentz Weizer - {GCC}Setzer Gambiani - Schwaltzvald

I usually go by those names. :)!!

[Torzelan]

Torzelan - torzelan

TF2 is probably the most enjoyable (to me) multiplayer FPS released in the last 8-9 years. Also always play at American servers since you guys actually use the voicecomm and have fun...

[OA]

fail and aids

hey nub, hows that "one man remix project" working out? still need me to bail you out via collab? ;-)
Maybe in return you can build me a computer like this one:

i'll cut and paste teh infoz from the site.

Mac Pro
# Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Harpertown” processors
# 8GB memory (800MHz DDR2 fully-buffered DIMM ECC)
# ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics with 256MB memory
(other stuff.)

The important thing is that it's an intel mac so I can run TF2. Which I will. Right after I see how many concurrent tracks I can run in Logic.

[prophetik]

dual processors? that sounds hawt.

as for the OMRP, it's still going. i just never update here anymore. soon enough...

[SirChadlyOC]

Steam ID: SirChadlyOC

I've been in the OCR Steam community since we started talking about it like 6 months ago. I've played a few times in Dyne's server. LET'S DO IT!

[Vivi22]

i'll cut and paste teh infoz from the site.

Mac Pro
# Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Harpertown” processors
# 8GB memory (800MHz DDR2 fully-buffered DIMM ECC)
# ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics with 256MB memory
(other stuff.)

The important thing is that it's an intel mac so I can run TF2. Which I will. Right after I see how many concurrent tracks I can run in Logic.

Can I just say that that computer not only makes you my hero, but makes me feel innadequate as a man. I'm fairly certain it'd bend my machine over and have it's way with it.

[prophetik]

let me build you one that'll hold its own against the mac empire

[Super-Duper Sombrero]

My steam id is superdupersombrero.

I haven't played TF2 in a while, this should get that going again.

Also :nicework:

[IckesTheSane]

Nice, I'm in.

I got the Orange Box for Christmas, and have played TF2 some, but it seems the kind of game where playing with people you know would be much more enjoyable. If not people you know, at least the same people... the whole hopping on random servers is just to.... impersonal, or something.

Anyway, my Steam name is the same. I look forward to getting blown to bits by all of you!

[metaknight]

*sigh* Damn, how I wish to be playing this game. I played an excellent medic during my short romp with TF2 (roommate had a great connection).

Now I have a poor connection here and Basic Training is right around the corner so I'll be missing out on some good times. If things are still happenin' when I'm done, see you all next year.

[OverCoat]

Basic Training is right around the corner so I'll be missing out on some good times.

Well, that's like TF2 IRL right there.

[Bahamut]

hey nub, hows that "one man remix project" working out? still need me to bail you out via collab? ;-)
Maybe in return you can build me a computer like this one:

i'll cut and paste teh infoz from the site.

Mac Pro
# Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Harpertown” processors
# 8GB memory (800MHz DDR2 fully-buffered DIMM ECC)
# ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics with 256MB memory
(other stuff.)

The important thing is that it's an intel mac so I can run TF2. Which I will. Right after I see how many concurrent tracks I can run in Logic.

Just looking at that 8 GB of memory...you paid ~$4000 for your computer? :shock:

[The Dennis]

My steam ID's IcedInferno. I don't play TF2 as much as I used to (not particularly fond of the direction it's gone in) but it would be fun to hang out with some decent people.

[OA]

Just looking at that 8 GB of memory...you paid ~$4000 for your computer? :shock:

Not quite, It was $3,200. The first rule of dealing with Apple is to never buy ram from them. I got the additional ram from newegg. :-)

[Swarmer]

need a dispenser heah! </allcaps>

[Bahamut]

Not quite, It was $3,200. The first rule of dealing with Apple is to never buy ram from them. I got the additional ram from newegg. :-)

Yeah I figured, they overcharge like crazy.


And guys, it looks like I'm building my desktop soon. I may be joining you guys sometime within the month.

[JoeFu]

I joined the steam group. I've taken way too long of a break from TF2. I need to plaaaay!

I think my steam ID is joefu12

[EdgeCrusher]

I've been on the group for a while, but just haven't posted here. Username is EdgeCrusher36.

[Bahamut]

Alright, bought me my parts for my desktop, here's some of the goodies I'll be playing my TF2 on possibly this weekend:

3.0 Ghz E8400 Core 2 Duo
4 GB of DDR2 RAM
500 GB hd
GeForce 8800GT

[prophetik]

what mobo? and, more importantly, what os? please tell me not vista...

[SleazyC]

He got a Gigabyte DS3L, and yes I do believe he will be using Vista. Not many other options if you want to use 4GB's of RAM.

[prophetik]

you mean, other than just not using intel chipsets? or x64 windows?

[SleazyC]

you mean, other than just not using intel chipsets? or x64 windows?

That would work fine if he didn't want to play TF2. He could have bought a Intel Mac but the price would have skyrocketed compared to the components he got. Installing Linux wouldn't really work as your casual PC gamer probably wouldn't spend the time to get their games up and running at full speed (if they could be played at full speed).

[prophetik]

by intel chipsets, i was referring specifically to chipsets designed by intel, not intel-based mobos. aka, 3.5gigs of ram with xp is better than 4 with vista, considering that vista takes up so much just by itself. or, x64 windows xp would allow 8 gigs of ram used.

[Darth Lime]

Steam ID: darthlime101
Username: Mkarvin

[Bahamut]

by intel chipsets, i was referring specifically to chipsets designed by intel, not intel-based mobos. aka, 3.5gigs of ram with xp is better than 4 with vista, considering that vista takes up so much just by itself. or, x64 windows xp would allow 8 gigs of ram used.

Well, my view is that since XP isn't really supported anymore by Microsoft, I might as well future proof me for the next few years, and upgrade whenever it'll be necessary.

[Schwaltzvald]

Well, my view is that since XP isn't really supported anymore by Microsoft, I might as well future proof me for the next few years, and upgrade whenever it'll be necessary.

The problem with that is that Vista's a crippling POS...

XP is still supported for a couple of years. By the time it's actually cut off, Vista's issues ought to be fixed along with the OEM discs being cheaper...

That said, TF2 runs beautifully on my rig. :)!!

Gentz Weizer/Schwaltzvald/[GCC}Setzer Gambiani my occasional ID name :)!!

[anthonium]

That's a good setup Bahamut. I have less than that actually on the new desktop I just build this past weekend and the game runs smooth as hell for me.

Intel Core Duo 2.40Ghz
4GB Ram
300GB Harddrive
Nvidia GeForce 7800GT
Windows Vista Home Premium

I too decided to get Vista because it was actually cheaper than getting XP Professional and because I wanted to get an OS that will be supported for a long time. After reading this is in an article I figured I should get Vista.


Microsoft has already made changes in its timetables. Last year, the company extended the sales life cycle -- the time during which PC manufacturers and system builders could sell computers with XP installed -- to June 30, 2008. It will stop selling XP altogether on Jan. 31, 2009. And it extended the mainstream support period for XP to April 14, 2009, in an effort to reassure customers made nervous by the long delays in shipping Vista.

Source: http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9070119

Anyway I look forward to TF2 gaming with you all sometime. :)

[prophetik]

have fun having standard I/O functions not work half the time.

i'd be surprised, anyways, if developers (developers developers DEVELOPERS DEVELOPERS DEVELOPERS) stop writing for xp any time soon. there's SO MANY MORE people still running vista.

[SleazyC]

Does 3.5 gigs of RAM still function in dual channel? If it doesn't then running 3.5 gigs of RAM is kinda moot for me since I'd rather have it running dual channel.

[Schwaltzvald]

have fun having standard I/O functions not work half the time.

i'd be surprised, anyways, if developers (developers developers DEVELOPERS DEVELOPERS DEVELOPERS) stop writing for xp any time soon. there's SO MANY MORE people still running vista.

QFE

In about two years supposedly M$ Corp's going to roll out with Windows 7 which from what I hear/read is that it's going to be the most "modular" windows OS ever...

Back on topic... I do hope possible OCR tourneys for TF2 will arise :)!!

[prophetik]

4 gigs of ram in dual channel - however, windows only recognizes about 3.5 gigs of it, because of the limitations of the x32 chipsets (and video ram, which affects it too).

[Equinox]

Does 3.5 gigs of RAM still function in dual channel? If it doesn't then running 3.5 gigs of RAM is kinda moot for me since I'd rather have it running dual channel.

Yes, it does, and memory is cheap enough to warrant the 32 bit barrier loss.

[SleazyC]

Well I just bought another 2GB of RAM for whenever I update to Vista (and I had to RMA my old 2GB) so I guess I'll use 4GB in there whenever I get back my old RAM.

[prophetik]

there are some remarkably funny TF2 cartoons out there, you should google them and check it out.

[atmuh]

i just got this

[Barnsalot]

I play TF2. My Steam ID is "barnsalot" and my name in-game is "The Deli Boy." I play on the Jiggly's Funhouse servers.

[Triad Orion]

TF2?! Hell yes, I'm in. My Steam ID is TriadOrion. I'm looking forward to playin' with you all. It will be for awesome.

[Bahamut]

I'm OCRBahamut on there (I think). Fun stuff!

[1337 1]

Anyone else here from Australia and play TF2?

At any rate, steamID: OneThousandWorlds

[Hyperion5182]

now on TF2 :)

[DarkeSword]

Hey I finally bought it today. Steam's got a 33% off sale on TF2 this weekend.

steamid: DarkeSword

[EdgeCrusher]

Holy crap Darke finally bought it. Ill have to get on steam now.

[Maco70]

I should have know better than to assume you meant the 360 version.
D=

[Brushfire]

Brushfire2004 is my Steam ID

Ironically, I like playing as a pyro.

[DarkeSword]

Brushfire2004 is my Steam ID

Ironically, I like playing as a pyro.
How is that ironic? Your name is Brushfire and you like playing as a pyro. that's not ironic. That's appropriate, or coincidental.

Not ironic.

[The Mutericator]

How is that ironic? Your name is Brushfire and you like playing as a pyro. that's not ironic. That's appropriate, or coincidental.

Not ironic.

There are two kinds of irony - literary irony, like in a book, and situational irony, which is very similar to coincidence.

It is ironic, in this case.

[Gollgagh]

I just looked up situational irony, and I still fail to see how that is so.

For it to be situationally ironic, it would have to be someone named "FrostMaster" that likes playing as a Pyro.

[The Mutericator]

Pardon, you're correct. I got it confused with something else.

[DarkeSword]

See, that's ironic.

;)

[Brushfire]

I will agree with you and retract my previous statment and say coincedence instead.

I still can't get a better than 400 ping around here.

[1337 1]

I will agree with you and retract my previous statment and say coincedence instead.

I still can't get a better than 400 ping around here.

I thought it was wrong too, but hey, I'm a metalhead for irony.

(for those who don't know what that was, it was two things.
1. a pun.
2. Terrible :tomatoface:

I love puns)

I was surprised that I could actually play on American servers with my lame internet. Not that I'm complaining :<

[Brushfire]

I get a 400+ ping playing on servers that are in Japan. That is how bad my ISP is.

[Wintermute]

Wintermute / Dr. Bonesaw

[Bahamut]

So, a bunch of us were talking, and wondering, how many people would love to get in on an OCR tf2 server? It'd probably involve splitting the costs monthly.

[DarkeSword]

I'm really interested, honestly. The main reason I picked up TF2 was because OCR people were always playing it. I prefer to play with people I know; I don't like playing online games with 'unknowns.'

[PosiBolt]

Potentially interested, depending on what kind of costs we're talking about.

[Hyperion5182]

agree with the above. It has to be US based though i wont pay for anything above a 130 ping.

[Brushfire]

So, a bunch of us were talking, and wondering, how many people would love to get in on an OCR tf2 server? It'd probably involve splitting the costs monthly.

I'd put in some proverbial fat cash for that. I wouldn't even mind if my ping was high (which it will be, cause my ISP sucks hardcore).

[prophetik]

agree with the above. It has to be US based though i wont pay for anything above a 130 ping.

same here. i wouldn't have much (i wouldn't play often) but i'm willing to put down a bit of cash per month for it.

[1337 1]

Heh, I would offer, but I severely doubt my crappy internet (thank you Australian internet /sarcasm) would enable me to really play on it. Well, I could, but I'd have a ping of OVER 9000?! :<

[prophetik]

Heh, I would offer, but I severely doubt my crappy internet (thank you Australian internet /sarcasm) would enable me to really play on it. Well, I could, but I'd have a ping of OVER 9000?! :<

backstabbing ftw

[Bahamut]

So, I did a little google search, and one of the first few results gave me this: http://www.gameservers.com/game_servers/team_fortress_2.php

I got an excellent ping with their Atlanta location of 25, which strangely is better than what I got from Chicago, despite Chicago being a mere 2 1/2 hours away from me.

First question - do we want a public server or private? The max pricing for each (meaning max # of slots available) from this particular company is $39 per month for public with 26 players and $26 per month for 26 players for private.

I'm guessing other companies are fairly similar in pricing, although I'm sure not all are equal connection-wise. If anyone has a better suggestion, chime in, but with the number of people we have on OCR that plays tf2, the monthly fee should be nominal.

[Brushfire]

I will pay for the first month!! Just gimme the details.

[zircon]

The thing about making it private is that while we have a fair amount of people on OCR that play TF2, the most I've ever seen in ONE GAME was only like 5 or 6. And TF2 isn't really that fun if you have small teams, in my opinion... I think ~12 players is a good number. So, if we were to do a private server, I would want to know that people from OCR would play on it regularly and not elsewhere. Otherwise, make it public with a bunch of admins so we can kick out pubs if we are trying to do an OCR game.

[prophetik]

The thing about making it private is that while we have a fair amount of people on OCR that play TF2, the most I've ever seen in ONE GAME was only like 5 or 6. And TF2 isn't really that fun if you have small teams, in my opinion... I think ~12 players is a good number. So, if we were to do a private server, I would want to know that people from OCR would play on it regularly and not elsewhere. Otherwise, make it public with a bunch of admins so we can kick out pubs if we are trying to do an OCR game.

i think that this would be the best way to really get it to work...else, it'd be going the way of Disciples of the Mix for guild wars, ClanOCR for halo, etc.

[Hemophiliac]

i could possibly be in support of this.

my two cents:

-public please...there isn't enough ocr interest to keep games going often enough or with enough people. you don't have to worry about it getting full either...we can have reserved slots for those of us who support (in payment or those of us just from ocr).

-22 or 24 man server only...probably save money and make games actually possible to win when on offense.

-STATS...i'll only play this if there are stats, this also makes it more interesting for everyone. to me playing gets boring after a while, i like working against myself/others to bring my ranking up. heck this also makes place for "awards" as well.

just a couple quick thoughts.

[Pyrion]

So, is this "team" just around for pubbing/pickup groups or are you guys seriously considering joining a ladder or league?

Cuz that'd be hilarious, if a bit of a pain to organize, as some of us are already in clans.

Finding me on Steam isn't that hard; AFAIK, I'm the only "Pyrion". But I rarely pub anymore, as my clan has a scrim or match every evening it seems.

[Bahamut]

So, is this "team" just around for pubbing/pickup groups or are you guys seriously considering joining a ladder or league?

Cuz that'd be hilarious, if a bit of a pain to organize, as some of us are already in clans.

Finding me on Steam isn't that hard; AFAIK, I'm the only "Pyrion". But I rarely pub anymore, as my clan has a scrim or match every evening it seems.

I'd say just pubbing/pickup judging by everyone's response (probably is more fun that way anyway) - most of us aren't zomg hardcore about the game, but it'd be nice to play with other OCRers for the very reason DarkeSword mentioned.


So, are there any particular map settings that are favored for this? Server settings, etc.?

Pyrion recommended these guys for a server, sounds like it might be cheaper than the first option I posed: http://www.ghostsofdarkness.com/gdgaming/index.php

I keep people posted once I get the server chosen & ordered as to monthly fees.

[Pyrion]

Just to get the context right, I recommended them cuz that's the clan I'm in.

www.ghostsofdarkness.com

Never mind the cheesy name, it's cheaper than gameservers (they want ~$1.48/slot every month), and the current rate isn't $1.50/slot (that's old), it's $1.25/slot every two months.

EDIT: Agreed on keeping it public.

[PosiBolt]

Apparently Valve is planning on clearing all achievements from anyone that used the developer commands to give themselves the new weapons from the medic patch last night. They're not happy that people were using those commands. No bans at least, but ALL of your achievements will be lost. I'm assuming they're also going to be blocking the commands from future use.

[Effef]

Apparently Valve is planning on clearing all achievements from anyone that used the developer commands to give themselves the new weapons from the medic patch last night. They're not happy that people were using those commands. No bans at least, but ALL of your achievements will be lost. I'm assuming they're also going to be blocking the commands from future use.

They shouldn't have been stupid enough to leave them in. Its naive if they thought people wouldn't use them.

[PosiBolt]

True, but what's done is done. Whether or not it was a mistake or ignorance, they're doing what they can to undo it.

[Unstable Hamster]

Well, that's fine with me, I was going to find the console line I needed to remove my achievements anyway, I just wanted to see the new weapons, which I might add are very cool. I just hope they do not remove my statistics as well... I would not like that...

[Brushfire]

Apparently Valve is planning on clearing all achievements from anyone that used the developer commands to give themselves the new weapons from the medic patch last night. They're not happy that people were using those commands. No bans at least, but ALL of your achievements will be lost. I'm assuming they're also going to be blocking the commands from future use.

I didn't have any to begin with.

I suck... >_<

[The Derrit]

The thing about making it private is that while we have a fair amount of people on OCR that play TF2, the most I've ever seen in ONE GAME was only like 5 or 6. And TF2 isn't really that fun if you have small teams, in my opinion... I think ~12 players is a good number. So, if we were to do a private server, I would want to know that people from OCR would play on it regularly and not elsewhere. Otherwise, make it public with a bunch of admins so we can kick out pubs if we are trying to do an OCR game.

I agree with this and the decision to make a server like that public, but think of this as well, if the server were private I think a few more OCR people, who don't have the patience to find a public game with the OCRgoers and get slammed down by people they don't know, would be more interested in playing. I still like the public server better (not that I really play with you guys much/at all) but food for thought.

[WindStrike]

Out of the OCR people that I recognize thus far, I've only seen one in my time playing TF2, which I've had since Christmas, and I don't remember who it was. I may have played with other OCR members, but unfortunately, I only recognize a handful of people here from the music I listen to. Of course, I'll get to know more people around... and hopefully more that play TF2. In the meantime, I'll just stick with TheVille servers, I and VII (moreso VII) and whatever else you guys play on. Username in TF2 is the exact same as my username here and I'm typically seen playing Scout (beware of my insanity) or Sniper (beware of me on Goldrush and Dustbowl). Occasionally, if no one is filling the spot, I'll be another class... except Spy, because I just can't play them well at all.

... for the record, I officially hate chains of 4+ Medics complete with Demomen, and because of the unlockables, I see that way too much.

[Brycepops]

I agree with this and the decision to make a server like that public, but think of this as well, if the server were private I think a few more OCR people, who don't have the patience to find a public game with the OCRgoers and get slammed down by people they don't know, would be more interested in playing. I still like the public server better (not that I really play with you guys much/at all) but food for thought.

Making it public could also attract more traffic to the site, and the guys who cause trouble on here could just be banned :3

[Pyrion]

... for the record, I officially hate chains of 4+ Medics complete with Demomen, and because of the unlockables, I see that way too much.

It's a Soldier's dream. Prior to this, getting anybody to play Medic was a chore.

[Evil_Ice]

OCRemixers and TF2 combined? Sounds like a pretty cool combo, I know I'd stop by the server if you guys put one up.

[Bahamut]

Sorry I didn't post anything about the server yet - I've been immensely busy with a take home final due tomorrow and another final on Saturday. I'll definitely have stuff figured out by then or Sunday though.

[Dunnowhathuh]

Don't think I'd be able to play on any server not local to Australia without gettin horrid lag. Sniping's sure an interesting experience when I do play on a foreign server. Good thing the other classes don't rely on twitch hitting as much. On a different note - the medic achievements annoy me.

[Bahamut]

Yeah, the medic achievements are such bullshit. I have 7 left to go, and they're fairly tedious ones (like the healing 1 million points).

[1makes2]

1makes2 - javina - see you on!

[Dunnowhathuh]

Yeah, the medic achievements are such bullshit. I have 7 left to go, and they're fairly tedious ones (like the healing 1 million points).

Doin' better than I am. I've only got 4 outta the 39 achievements haha. Tryin to shoot scouts with your needle gun is like tryin to swat a fly with a friggin chopstick.

[Bahamut]

Doin' better than I am. I've only got 4 outta the 39 achievements haha. Tryin to shoot scouts with your needle gun is like tryin to swat a fly with a friggin chopstick.

Here's a tip, although it may be hard to find a good server since you're in Australia - there's a map called achievement_box3 or something like that, a lot of people go there to do their achievements. It's optimal when it's organized well, and it may require a little patience, but it's by far the best way to get a lot of these achievements done.

[Super-Duper Sombrero]

Only works if it's organized, though. A lone Pyro can ruin everything.

EDIT: I'm definitely in support of an OCR dedicated server, and there are probably some good deals runnin with one private and one public server. Though I'm not sure how much I could really donate in terms of money, however. If we can only get one server, though, I would say make it a pub. Give admin to someOCR regulars, though.

[Super-Duper Sombrero]

OK, I looked into server hosts a little bit (nothing more than a quick google search), and I've found Gameservers (http://www.gameservers.com/game_servers/team_fortress_2.php) and Darkstar (https://www.darkstarllc.com/services/game-servers/team-fortress-2/).

Gameservers would cost about $30 a month for a 20-slot server, or $300 for a year at a discount.

Darkstar would cost $23 a month, or $65 per three month for a server of the same size.

It looks like Darkstar would cost less, but I like the layout and design of Gameservers' webpage better.

As for performance, I was pinging relatively well on the Darkstar servers I could actually connect to, but more than half the servers they listed as demo servers weren't up, or they were taken down. The Gameservers servers I tested went fairly well. I tested a full server in Amsterdam, and was at 140ms. A full server in Chicago put me at 20ms.

Overall, I would vote in favor of Gameservers. Their support seems to be more coherent, and their features list is more fleshed out.

However, advertisements don't tell the whole story. I would much rather take the word of someone with experience with this stuff.

[Bahamut]

Wtf, I got a ping of ~43 from Chicago for Gameservers, and it's quite closer to me.

Edit: Okay people, I bought the server - it's through Gameservers, since the ping seems to be the best on there, and price doesn't seem like it's terribly much of a concern. It's about $36 a month, although if I were to change the subscription plan to make larger payments over a longer period of time, it would be cheaper. For a reserved slot, judging from the interest, I think $3 a month sounds fair. If there's any extra money from many people doing it, I'll lower it for subsequent months, or just donate the rest to OCR. All depends on what you guys say about it.

Also, my paypal is wesley.cho@gmail.com, so send the monthly donations there and in the comment field put your OCR handle & SteamID, and send me a PM that you sent it just so I can keep track easier.

Edit #2: Also, what map settings and stuff should we have? The server address is 8.9.9.102:27015 btw.

Edit #3: Currently I'm putting a password as I figure out the server commands, but it'll be down once we're good to go.

[Bahamut]

Ok, so I'm guessing someone out there knows more about the server config more than I, so I'm going to post the server settings I got here so far, and double check to see what I need to do for other stuff.

sv_lan "0"
sv_downloadurl
sv_region "0"
sv_pausable "0"
sv_cheats "0"
sv_consistency "1"
sv_allowupload "1"
sv_allowdownload "1"
sv_timeout "300"
sv_pure "1"
sv_pure_kick_clients "1"

mp_timelimit "30"
mp_footsteps "1"
mp_allowspectators "1"
mp_autoteambalance "1"
mp_autoteambalance_delay "60"
mp_autoteambalance_warning_delay "30"
mp_teams_unbalance_limit "2"

tf_flag_caps_per_round "3"
tf_stats_track "1"
tf_playergib "1"

// cvars for communication

sv_voiceenable "1"
sv_alltalk "0"

// bandwidth rates/settings
sv_minrate 13000
sv_maxrate 25000
sv_minupdaterate 33
sv_maxupdaterate 67
sv_mincmdrate 33
sv_maxcmdrate 67
sv_client_cmdrate_difference 1
sv_client_predict 1
sv_client_interpolate 1
sv_client_min_interp_ratio -1
sv_client_max_interp_ratio -1
net_maxfilesize 128
sv_voicecodec vaudio_speex
writeid
writeip
exec banned_user.cfg
exec banned_ip.cfg

// server logging

log on
sv_logbans "1"
sv_logecho "1"
sv_logfile "1"Edit: Also if anyone wants to fool around uninterrupted for some some stupid medic achievements, the pw is djpretzel, but be warned that I could be tweaking the settings at any time.

[WindStrike]

Maps... well, I'm personally for 2fort, Goldrush and Hydro. Anything else (except Granary) will be fine with me, too.

[Triad Orion]

For maps, I'm all about Dustbowl. Love that map a lot. Lots of fun and doesn't tend to stagnate as badly as 2fort, though 2fort's quite a bit of fun now and then. I'm not a fan of Hydro, though.

[suzumebachi]

2Fort, Well, Rock, Bam, Aztec, Hunted

[Hemophiliac]

the best thing you could do for maps would be to keep them smaller, this is a 24 man server.

my suggestions

100% dustbowl and goldrush

things like well should not be used it's too big, and...i can't remember if it's granary or gravelpit.

no need to listen.

[Bahamut]

Alright, I think I figured out most of the things I need to figure out, so if there's settings tweaks wanted, please list them here before tomorrow night, which is when the server should be open to the public with everything desired.

[OverCoat]

100% dustbowl and goldrush

For the record, fuck servers that only run 1 map.

I'm looking at you, 24/7 Dust:tomatoface:


Having only 2 is almost as bad :3

[Hemophiliac]

if you read my post as saying i only wanted two maps you are mistaken, i am sorry if the wording was confusing and made you think that's what i wanted.

[OverCoat]

if you read my post as saying i only wanted two maps you are mistaken, i am sorry if the wording was confusing and made you think that's what i wanted.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>:3

[Bahamut]

Well, I don't want to put too many maps, so we're gonna need an agreed list of maps (and type the map names as usually found online for me so I can put them into the maplist text file).

The server is pretty much ready to go, but I'd like to alter the intro screen. I think I can implement a radio station feature as well, and maybe link it to Ormgas?

This is much more time consuming than I originally envisioned...

[Dunnowhathuh]

Here's a tip, although it may be hard to find a good server since you're in Australia - there's a map called achievement_box3 or something like that, a lot of people go there to do their achievements. It's optimal when it's organized well, and it may require a little patience, but it's by far the best way to get a lot of these achievements done.

Cheers Bahamut, I'll look it up.

[OverCoat]

Is the server up yet, at least? I'll play on it later.

No need to worry about any fancy stuff now, let's wait until it gets active, eh?

I hope we won't need a radio, I usually play music for myself in the background anyway :3

[1337 1]

If I can get in with decent ping, I'll gladly contribute sums toward it. It seems the costs are quite low compared to what I was expecting, so I'd gladly contribute $20+ a month, depending on how good the server is (from my end; foreign servers sometimes have pretty bad ping :|)

I'll have a look at it at some stage, steamID is OneThousandWorlds.

I agree that the medic achievements are kinda lame. I just got milestone 1; a weekend wasted. Anyone else expecting more from the first weapon?

[zircon]

My vote is Dustbowl, Granary, Well, and 2Fort, at least. These are all well-designed, fun maps (IMO). Plus, it varies up the gametypes. I haven't tried Goldrush yet unfortunately but if that is fun, we should add that too.

[prophetik]

i like goldrush, although like all the maps i have little experience on it.

i just pulled out tf2 in anticipation of playing with you guys, and realized just how much i've dropped in ability in the last while.

[SirChadlyOC]

I would recommend NOT 2Fort. I used to like it, but I played it so much in TFC that I'm totally sick of it. I think a lot of other players hate it too, while not many players hate Gravel Pit or Dustbowl, which are solid map choices for a server.

My favorite map is actually Warpath, but that's a pretty wild request for a new server. Instead, I would recommend Gold Rush as a newer map to use.

I'm really looking forward to playing all the time in the OCR server.

P.S. my steam ID is SirChadlyOC.

[Random Hajile]

Theres a server up?

If so, I'll gladly KABLOOIE a few of you every once in a while. It'll give me a reason to use the fucking gaming computer I built.

[Bahamut]

So here's what I have cycling atm:

cp_dustbowl
cp_granary
pl_goldrush
ctf_2fort

In that order, based on the thread so far. Dustbowl is a must, and I haven't played Goldrush really yet, so I'm not familiar with that, but I haven't heard of people hating on it, so it can't be bad.

If there's no other real complaints/comments, I'll turn the server into a public one sometime in the early afternoon. For those who were wondering, it's already up, and I posted the pw a little earlier, although soon enough you won't need a pw.

Edit: Actually, if there's any setting I need/want to change, I don't need to interrupt the game for it - server is going public momentarily.

[zircon]

I almost forgot about gravelpit. That's a great map that I'd love to see - fun gametype.

[The Mutericator]

Needs moar custom maps. Crossunder is decent, if a little small for a full-sized (32 player) server, Mach is fun but is a little easy to dominate (i.e. if you're fast enough with Engineer defenses and Scout rushes you can win pretty fast), and I'll add more as I think of them.

[Unstable Hamster]

Sweet, I'll definatly be on the OCR server as much as possible, and I'll try to get a few of my friends to play on the server as well.
Oh, and I'm not a fan of most custom maps. I'm fine with any official map.
Man I need to add you guys to my friends list so I can get the uber 10 friends achievement.

[zircon]

My vote is no custom maps yet. There are enough good official maps. Hell, I play Dustbowl only 95% of the time and even that hasn't gotten old for me. Six solid maps are more than enough for me, and we can add more later as time goes on.

[Bahamut]

Yeah, I'm going to chime in and say no custom maps as well. There is the additional fact that Valve has separated the custom settings servers, so that it would be harder to attract people if we ran custom maps - which reminds me, we need to get a whole group of us on at once to play fairly frequently so that we can build the server into a place people will visit often.

[Triad Orion]

Yeah, I'm not up for custom maps either. Valve maps tend to be finely tuned and balanced for the best gameplay experience anyway, so I'm good with just the defaults. Also, we should totally do some fragging on the server tonight. I'd be completely up for that.

[Bahamut]

We should set certain days & times for tf2. Thoughts on the choice?

[JJT]

this is awesome.

[Triad Orion]

I'm flexible. I'm really up for any day except Saturday nights to do TF2, so if you guys name a day and a time I'll try to be there. I know it's not helpful, but... let's get a feel for what works for other people.

[The Mutericator]

Guess you guys won't be seeing too much of me, then. I'm bored of just about every map Valve has except Goldrush (which I haven't played yet). I recommend at least trying out some of the custom maps before you make a call on them - Crossunder is well-balanced fine, as are several others.

What does it matter how easily people find the OCR server? Won't 99% of people be coming from here anyways?

[zircon]

Doubtful - while a lot of people from OCR play TF2, on average our games only end up with 4-8 people from OCR at any given time. This server will encourage more people, but if we want to fill up capacity, we need some pubs.

[Bahamut]

So, posi suggested 7 PM CST (8 EST, 5 PST) - any others up for that?

[PosiBolt]

More like starla suggested 5pm PST, but same thing. I get off work at 6:30 CST, so it's a good time to start.

[Hemophiliac]

i'm absolutely down to play tonight, you all know where to find me. yell at me when you're starting.

[Triad Orion]

I might be a little late from 8PM EST, but I'll be there as soon as I can.

[Bahamut]

Just for people who might've missed info and stuff - I'll be editing the first post of the thread with new info if any arises.

[WindStrike]

Sorry, my dad got me Mario Kart Wii today (found out not long ago), so I'll be playing that in a bit. However, I'll come around on the server tomorrow or another time. Actually, I won't get as much time this week until Friday... and then I'll be able to snipe someone's head off or be a complete psycho with the scout.

[IckesTheSane]

Wow, awesome game tonight! Whoever thought of getting an OCR server, note: Huge Success.

Also, I'm a big lurker, so I just wanted to post so people will recognize me in game.

[Bahamut]

Yeah, that was some great tf2ing - the server turned out much better than I expected. I still need to tweak some settings, getting admin & reserved slots to work, and somehow changing those decals, but otherwise I <3 how everything went.

[OverCoat]

Goldrush is great

[Triad Orion]

Splendid fun with all of you! I may be terrible, but man, that was a blast! We should do it again soon!

[Random Hajile]

Next time friends, I had to attend a friends recital.

[Triad Orion]

Seriously, join us. A lot of cool people were there. Though there was no obligatory eyeroll by Darkesword. Guess we'll have to assume he did it in spirit while playing.

[Bahamut]

Alright so I figured out almost everything about the admin (I think I'm one step away from getting it to work), and I'm pretty sure that I have reserved slots set up correctly now (it shouldn't kick anyone out of the game now unless an admin gets in), so now I just need to set people up for the reserved slot list when I get donations. I will update details in the first post about it so that you know exactly what to put in the comment field if you donate.

Also, does anyone know what .vtf and .vmx file extensions are?

[The Derrit]

Damn, I missed the first OCR game... blast. Is there any way that people can put out notice for big ocrwide games? i would have loved to join this one. (and of course i'll be around intermittently other times)

[1337 1]

Also, does anyone know what .vtf and .vmx file extensions are?

VTF is a picture file format (often used for skins and sprays) There's a photoshop plugin for it, as its used fairly extensively. If you want a link, I could find it for you.

VMX would probably be a config type file (possibly related to advertising or something I'd guess...never heard of it, but if its what I think it it, it'll be linked to the VTF file).

[Bahamut]

VTF is a picture file format (often used for skins and sprays) There's a photoshop plugin for it, as its used fairly extensively. If you want a link, I could find it for you.

VMX would probably be a config type file (possibly related to advertising or something I'd guess...never heard of it, but if its what I think it it, it'll be linked to the VTF file).

The reason I ask is that I'd like to replace the default BeetlesMod decals, and it'd be nice to replace them with pictures OCR related in game.


Btw people, care for another night of tf2 tonight at 8 EST again?

[prophetik]

i've gotta brush up =) i keep hitting the keys for crysis rather than the correct ones.

[Pyrion]

Btw people, care for another night of tf2 tonight at 8 EST again?

8EST? Ugh. Why is everything important at that particular time?

Can't be on for that, STA match tonight around then.

[Bahamut]

8EST? Ugh. Why is everything important at that particular time?

Can't be on for that, STA match tonight around then.

Blame the predominantly east coast userbase of OCR :razz: . Personally, I'm up for whatever time, so if people want a time a little later, that works for me as well.


Edit: Ok, finally got the admin stuff working! So far I put zircon, DarkeSword, and Pyrion as admins, with PosiBolt to be added whenever he gets on tf2 and I can grab his SteamID # in a game. The page with command lists is linked to on the first page for admins, so check out there when you get a chance. The reserved slot thing should be fixed so that it shouldn't kick if it's at 23/24 upon joining, and the team unbalanced thing has been fixed so that it will rebalance if there's a +2 advantage on one side.

In addition, I would like some crafty photoshopper who plays tf2 to create OCR related decals for the game, at least for the maps we use. I can send the decals that came with the mod I'm using so that whoever volunteers can see what they are and where they're used in the maps.

[OA]

In addition, I would like some crafty photoshopper who plays tf2 to create OCR related decals for the game, at least for the maps we use. I can send the decals that came with the mod I'm using so that whoever volunteers can see what they are and where they're used in the maps.

I can make some decals, hook me up with the defaults please :-)

[Bahamut]

I can make some decals, hook me up with the defaults please :-)

Check the first page for the link.

Some suggestions for decals are the OCR logo, and OCR tan with a tf2 gun. Be creative though! If you want to see how they're implemented, log onto the OCR tf2 server and explore the maps being used for the decals and where they're used.

[The Derrit]

The reason I ask is that I'd like to replace the default BeetlesMod decals, and it'd be nice to replace them with pictures OCR related in game.


Btw people, care for another night of tf2 tonight at 8 EST again?

FO SHO. Lets get it done.

[OA]

Check the first page for the link.

Some suggestions for decals are the OCR logo, and OCR tan with a tf2 gun. Be creative though! If you want to see how they're implemented, log onto the OCR tf2 server and explore the maps being used for the decals and where they're used.

sure thing, i'll check them out tonight.

[DarkeSword]

Seriously, join us. A lot of cool people were there. Though there was no obligatory eyeroll by Darkesword. Guess we'll have to assume he did it in spirit while playing.
What are you talking about? I did a :roll: when I joined. If you were on Red you would have seen it.

[Random Hajile]

Any chance we can move it to 8:30 est so that I can get in on this? I don't get back from classes till around then.

I'm all about it, if we get enough peeps we should run some OCR TF2 intramurals, it'd be sick.

When I log on, you'll notice me as Johnny B. Good, ;)

[starla]

I'm sure that the game will last longer than 30 minutes, jump in any time after 8.

Also prophet don't feel bad, I kept mashing e while trying to move or reload so i mapped it somewhere else. Sorry for all the medic calls :oops:

[Super-Duper Sombrero]

Blame the predominantly east coast userbase of OCR :razz: . Personally, I'm up for whatever time, so if people want a time a little later, that works for me as well.


Edit: Ok, finally got the admin stuff working! So far I put zircon, DarkeSword, and Pyrion as admins, with PosiBolt to be added whenever he gets on tf2 and I can grab his SteamID # in a game. The page with command lists is linked to on the first page for admins, so check out there when you get a chance. The reserved slot thing should be fixed so that it shouldn't kick if it's at 23/24 upon joining, and the team unbalanced thing has been fixed so that it will rebalance if there's a +2 advantage on one side.

In addition, I would like some crafty photoshopper who plays tf2 to create OCR related decals for the game, at least for the maps we use. I can send the decals that came with the mod I'm using so that whoever volunteers can see what they are and where they're used in the maps.

I see a disappointing lack of Sombrero on the admin list. :(

[Triad Orion]

What are you talking about? I did a :roll: when I joined. If you were on Red you would have seen it.

Oh... RIGHT. I'm sorry, I have the memory of a gnat, apparently. My bad.

[Bahamut]

I see a disappointing lack of Sombrero on the admin list. :(

The admins are all OCR staff, excepting Pyrion :razz: .

[Bahamut]

Don't like double posting, but as a reminder, please donate some money monthly if you can - I'm only asking $3 a month for people (more is welcome too if you like), and you get the added benefit of a reserved slot! In addition, extra money will go towards OCR! It's a win-win situation, so please help out if you can!

[OverCoat]

Also prophet don't feel bad, I kept mashing e while trying to move or reload so i mapped it somewhere else. Sorry for all the medic calls :oops:

I set E to jump and space to the medic call


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:V!

[The Derrit]

Pumped and primed. Can't wait to play with you peeps.

[1337 1]

I just tried the server; I can play with reasonable ping!

When my pay goes in, I'll see how much I can donate (depends on my pay, but I can guarantee more than $3 will be forth coming), and I'm presently working on a decal set. I'm sure there are others around the place who are doing it as well, so we'll see how I go.

Hell, maybe if we get a few, sort through them all and choose the best ones? (I'm guessing that was the plan lol)

See you all on there :D

[The Derrit]

good times all, wish i could play longer but i need to study :( more when i'm done with finals!

[Bahamut]

So, next time we all play, I hope to have HLstatsX running, so that's an extra little perk for everyone.

And it'd be nice if we have multiple decals to choose from so we could all come to a consensus what looks the best. As an extra benefit, I'll give a slot to whoever can come up with the most that people like! :smile:

[DarkeSword]

PYROOOOOOOOOOoooooo

[Rambo]

Very cool guys. Glad to see a server up and running and I look forward to playing again. As soon as I get my hands on a credit card I'll be happy to contribute.

[WindStrike]

Any chance you might add Badlands to the map list in the future? I've always found that map extremely fun... not to mention how much I slaughter using scout, heavy or engineer... depending on the situation.

Also, what's a decal? I might have missed this earlier if you already answered it, but I'm feeling lazy right now.

[Brycepops]

A decal is a picture/spray that can be used. I haven't really gotten into it much with TF2, but I guess you can chose a picture that'll show up in certain places on the maps?

[Bahamut]

A decal is a picture/spray that can be used. I haven't really gotten into it much with TF2, but I guess you can chose a picture that'll show up in certain places on the maps?

Bingo! fuckyou10characterlimit

Edit: We also tend to organize stuff & talk about tf2 in #ocremix, so we have a new channel for it, #ocrtf2. Come join in!

[Pyrion]

A decal is a picture/spray that can be used. I haven't really gotten into it much with TF2, but I guess you can chose a picture that'll show up in certain places on the maps?

Yeah, easiest way to go about this is to get VTFEdit (I'll take "How to use Google" for $200, Alex) and import the images in that way. The importation method in TF2 itself has never worked for anything but VTF's.

[Equinox]

For those who actually don't have TF2 and want it at a decent price
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=814621
17 dollars, 7 dollars after Google Checkout, if you have a few credit cards and haven't processed an order using GCO via them before you can get 10 bucks off.

[Wintermute]

Bingo! fuckyou10characterlimit

Edit: We also tend to organize stuff & talk about tf2 in #ocremix, so we have a new channel for it, #ocrtf2. Come join in!


Incorrect. I got it to just load in a jpg and its worked fine ever since.

[Bahamut]

Incorrect. I got it to just load in a jpg and its worked fine ever since.

Uhh...did you quote the wrong post? I was talking about his description about getting the picture placed in areas of the maps in tf2 as for what a decal is.

[prophetik]

seeing as my copy of orange box is currently MIA, i just registered a steam account and bought tf2. theprophetofmephisto is my ign.

edit - how does steam deal with no-disc cracks for games? i generally download the nodisc as soon as i get a game, because i hate having to deal with swapping discs constantly. i know steam can 'import' non-steam games, but will it just break the crack? or will it continue to allow me to use said games? note that i own all of these games.

[The Derrit]

what's your paypal account again? i'd gladly surrender 3 dollars for a reserved slot.

[IckesTheSane]

Check out the support page here:
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-WUSF-3601
and be sure to check the link at the bottom of that article too. THat should be what you're looking for.
(where'd the toolbar go for the code you can use to make words a link? Edit: oh, it shortens it anyway. nice.)

Basically, if you can activate your retail game in steam, I don't think you need the CD, but not a lot of games are supported this way. If you're importing a non-Steam game, I think it only acts like a shortcut within the Steam client. I wouldn't think that would affect any cracks you have.

I was kind of disappointed that that's how it worked out... I have quite a few retail games that Steam sells (WH4k), but I can't actually activate them through my steam account... it would be nice to not have to worry about the physical discs, keep it automatically updated, etc....

[Bahamut]

So, I'm sure some of you found out the hard way how nice a slot is. Check the first post for details for donating :wink: .

And also, check out http://ocremix.hlstatsx.com (http://ocremix.hlstatsx.com/) for the server stats.

[Capa Langley]

Donation is now completed.

I'll get started on some decals tomorrow.

[Wintermute]

Uhh...did you quote the wrong post? I was talking about his description about getting the picture placed in areas of the maps in tf2 as for what a decal is.

I did indeed, sorry. Was talking about the spray importer.

[Bahamut]

I did indeed, sorry. Was talking about the spray importer.

Not a prob, I was just very confused.


So, those who PMed me & paypal'd me money, you've been added to the reserved slot list.

[Bahamut]

Bumping this up - again, if you want a slot, feel free to donate :wink: . Tonight I won't be on because of a going away party for a friend, but go ahead and go on the server at 9 EST if you like the settings, and it shouldn't take that long for the server to fill up.

[Super-Duper Sombrero]

I played on the server on Wednesday night.

It was a very enjoyable experience, the server settings seem to be in order. As for the server itself, it seems very fast and reliable, my ping didn't go about 40 the whole time.

[prophetik]

my ping was hanging around 150 or so, but that's likely because of crappy port settings at college. come june, i'll be on my own purchased intertube connection and will then be fine.

[Dyne]

If you guys haven't been on the server yet, I'm here to tell you, YOU'RE MISSING OUT! I had a wild time last night, and I can't wait to play again. It's a lot of fun, there are a lot of great players on OCR and some that just randomly pop into the server. So please, if you haven't checked it out yet, do so!

Trust me, you'll have a great time too!

[OA]

having some issues converting them back from photoshop files into the proper file format. I think the main issue is that i don't have a single computer with both the game and photoshop on it; so it's hard to test. :-(

[SirChadlyOC]

If you guys haven't been on the server yet, I'm here to tell you, YOU'RE MISSING OUT! I had a wild time last night, and I can't wait to play again. It's a lot of fun, there are a lot of great players on OCR and some that just randomly pop into the server. So please, if you haven't checked it out yet, do so!

Trust me, you'll have a great time too!

I'd like to add that although there are many skilled players on the server, it's not cutthroat competitive like some other servers can be. So even if you're new to TF2 or are old and unskilled, we promise to be nice to you. In fact, we might even let you kill us once or twice! :<

[DarkeSword]

I'd like to add that although there are many skilled players on the server, it's not cutthroat competitive like some other servers can be. So even if you're new to TF2 or are old and unskilled, we promise to be nice to you. In fact, we might even let you kill us once or twice! :<

Yeah I can attest to that. I'm pretty noobish when it comes to TF2 and I'm having a ball (PYROOOOOooooo). Actually played a one-on-one game of Goldrush with Dyne today. Hilarity ensued. :<

(i won btw)

[prophetik]

pyro is retardedly fun to play. i LOVE it. but the heavy's comments are way more awesome.

[Triad Orion]

pyro is retardedly fun to play. i LOVE it. but the heavy's comments are way more awesome.

I dunno, dude. The muffled shouts of various phrases from the Pyro is comedic gold, IMO. I can't wait to see what Valve does with that whenever they make a Meet the Pyro video.

But yes, Pyros are very, very fun to play as, but I suck at it. Then again, I'm not great at the game anyways, so I pretty much suck as everyone.

[Hyperion5182]

pyro is retardedly fun to play. i LOVE it. but the heavy's comments are way more awesome.

I like the pyro but i will like it more with the achievements. You see me on there its more likely i am a sniper engi or heavy at rare times a demo but only if indirect fire is required.

[The Derrit]

Question relating to this game (in a way): does anyone have any suggestions for cooling a laptop? TF2 works fine on my laptop here for a certain amount of time, and then it overheats to the point that framerate hits like single digits. Any quick fixes people know of?

[Bleck]

So someone needs to tell me how to join a server via IP. Also my handle on Steam related games is Count Bleck.

[Bahamut]

So someone needs to tell me how to join a server via IP. Also my handle on Steam related games is Count Bleck.

When you click Find Games, click the Favorites tab, and Add Server IP or whatever that button says.

[Bleck]

So is the server down or something?

[Bahamut]

Server is up just fine...

[Brycepops]

Question relating to this game (in a way): does anyone have any suggestions for cooling a laptop? TF2 works fine on my laptop here for a certain amount of time, and then it overheats to the point that framerate hits like single digits. Any quick fixes people know of?

You could either try cleaning out the air vents, or buy one of those laptop cooling pads.

[Vivi22]

I can't wait to get on the server and actually play with you guys for once. I picked up some of the final components for my desktop today. Going to get a Power Supply tomorrow and grab my friends not so used mother board and processor (he's decided to stick a quad-core in his PC instead of the dual core he has and hasn't used much). Once it's up and running I'll finally have a PC that doesn't chug with TF2.

[prophetik]

Question relating to this game (in a way): does anyone have any suggestions for cooling a laptop? TF2 works fine on my laptop here for a certain amount of time, and then it overheats to the point that framerate hits like single digits. Any quick fixes people know of?

chill pads do wonders, and they're like 20 bucks. beyond that? play in a well ventilated area (aka, not sitting on your lap).

[Random Hajile]

I'll get some more games in soon, It's finals week =X

[Bahamut]

So I got my ubersaw - what a cheapass weapon. 2 hits and BAM, uber tends to be ready from being partially charged.

So, while we have a good bunch of regulars, we should have nights where more people try to show up than usual (at least to encourage the server getting filled up like the first night). Any candidates for day of the week for that to happen?

[SirChadlyOC]

Good question. Last night's emptiness was kind of expected, because a lot of people expressed on the forums that Sunday nights were bad for them. Also, a lot of people are in the middle of finals weeks, etc., so I'd assume that the server will get more exposure throughout the next month.

I'd guess that a certain day will seem more popular eventually after studying the server statistics. I couldn't really tell you personally because most evenings work for me.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: I'm currently ranked 3rd on the server, but everyone else ranked near me is beating the crap out of me in the server.
I'm looking at YOU, Pyrion, with your two kills for every one death.

[Sensai]

I'm definitely adding the server to my favorites and will play with you guys a lot.

I <3 me some TF2.

[starla]

I have 99 kills to 221 deaths :D #32 as of now. Recently the games haven't been too full, which can make maps like goldrush super fun... however as stated, having a lot of people like those first couple nights was a lot of fun. Maybe we should set certain days for playing, i.e. Tuesdays and Wednesdays?

[Sensai]

Done and done. Subscribed to this thread and favorited the server.

Next time I see some guys on (probably any number above 3) I'll join and there shall be fun and merriment abound.

[Pyrion]

I'm looking at YOU, Pyrion, with your two kills for every one death.

Last I checked it was up to three! :D

[OA]

Saturday was super fun, I added a little [OCR] tag to my name now.

If only I didn't suck at every class besides medic.. I guess I can console myself by being GREAT DOCTOR!

[Triad Orion]

Saturday was super fun, I added a little [OCR] tag to my name now.

If only I didn't suck at every class besides medic.. I guess I can console myself by being GREAT DOCTOR!

DANKE, HERR DOKTOR!

Though seriously, don't worry about not being great at other classes, you pick them up with practice. And truth be told, I'm not very good with many of the classes. Just basically soldier, medic, and Heavy.

[SirChadlyOC]

Last I checked it was up to three! :D

[HOMER:] WHY YOU LITTLE-!! *strangle*

I am teh suxorz at Demo, Spy, and Pyro, but I was trying my hand at Demolition yesterday ... with very little success, mind you, but it is a great server for practicing.

[Bahamut]

Alright, so we came close to having a good number of people on tonight. Let's try to get more on tomorrow! I could've swore we were close to getting enough people to get random people to join and fill up the game :sad: .

And welcome new people who joined in tonight! Come back tomorrow please :) .

[zircon]

Chadly you had some awesome sniper shots, man. My favorite was on 2fort, I was Scout and you just BLASTED me away and I flew all the way into the water from the top of the bridge.

[DarkeSword]

Freakin' Chadly mang, snipin' my ass. :(

[Dhsu]

NEW NEMESIS!
[OCR] DarkeSword

[Triad Orion]

Yeah, you did some bad ass work tonight, Chadly. Great job. Also, great time, everyone. Hope to do it again soon.

[Effef]

Steam ID: Effef

Might pop in randomly, look for the engie with 13+ kills.

[Pyrion]

[HOMER:] WHY YOU LITTLE-!! *strangle*

It's up to 3.33 now.

Gosh I'm such a stats whore. :D

[Sensai]

What time do you guys usually play? I'd love to come and maybe bring a few friends (3, tops).

[Edit:]

And now, I feel like an idiot. :-/

Sorry guys, temporary illiteracy. Thanks for pointing that out, Brycepops.

[Brycepops]

What time do you guys usually play? I'd love to come and maybe bring a few friends (3, tops).

It's in the thread title >_>

[Bahamut]

Today was a nice day of gaming guys - we had 18 people at once at one point, which is the third highest we've had (the highest two were the first two days of playing, full server both days). Those NeoGAF guys following JoeFu added some extra fun to the playing, thanks to them for coming!

[Dhsu]

I learned today that I'm a terrible spy.

But they're so coool. :[

[The Derrit]

I wish I could have popped in for longer; I don't get enough chance to sit down for extended sessions anymore. I got some good stuff in though, I'll be around when I can!

[JoeFu]

Today was a nice day of gaming guys - we had 18 people at once at one point, which is the third highest we've had (the highest two were the first two days of playing, full server both days). Those NeoGAF guys following JoeFu added some extra fun to the playing, thanks to them for coming!

Yeah, fun stuff. Too bad they left to go play on their server. Might start playing on the OCR one more, also played 2fort for the first time in a few months, kinda refreshing, but I see why I hated it.

[Cyan_Ide]

Yeah, fun stuff. Too bad they left to go play on their server. Might start playing on the OCR one more, also played 2fort for the first time in a few months, kinda refreshing, but I see why I hated it.

Yeah, my roommate and I aren't huge fans, either. It's nice to play once in awhile, but it really stagnates far too easily.

Thanks for the nice night of playing everyone. With school over I should probably be able to participate quite often.

Wes, I'll pitch in money in a couple of weeks when a more steady cash flow permits extra spending.

[prophetik]

i had fun last night. too bad i'm really, really bad =)

[SirChadlyOC]

Sniping is definitely fun, but I don't do it that often. I did the math, and I only play as sniper 8% of the time I'm playing TF2. I feel that sniper is a pretty useless class compared to demos, engies, medics, and heavies, but that's just my opinion. Usually, I try to pick my class based on whatever is most needed by my team.

The other day, however, I felt like playing a class simply for fun, and I guess I went off a little. sorry. :oops:

[JoeFu]

Sniping is definitely fun, but I don't do it that often. I did the math, and I only play as sniper 8% of the time I'm playing TF2. I feel that sniper is a pretty useless class compared to demos, engies, medics, and heavies, but that's just my opinion. Usually, I try to pick my class based on whatever is most needed by my team.

The other day, however, I felt like playing a class simply for fun, and I guess I went off a little. sorry. :oops:

Snipers are pretty important. If you can pick off the medic when they attack, it usually pisses them off like crazy. Also taking down a heavy with one shot helps a lot too.

[Effef]

Snipers are only really horrible when they can't hit anything, or they get into contests with other snipers.

[Dhsu]

afcukign asnipres

[Triad Orion]

Snipers are pretty important. If you can pick off the medic when they attack, it usually pisses them off like crazy. Also taking down a heavy with one shot helps a lot too.

Oh yeah, I agree wholeheartedly with Joe. Nothing blunts an enemy offensive quite as effectively as a sniper's bullet. You don't want many snipers, but having a couple is vital to an effective defense strategy. Though they are less useful on the offensive, having a sniper back up the forward push can sometimes push the tide of victory in favor of the aggressor.

Another use is to use the Sniper to pick off the Engineer fixing the sentry guns so that the soldiers or demomen can properly dispose of them.

There's lots of effective uses for a good Sniper, it's just that it requires some foresight and sometimes it's highly situational. As Effef said, the only time you really run into a problem is if you get a sniper who can't hit anything. By all means, if you have fun with the class and you're contributing to the team effort, play it!