New ETPro Server concept

by Marcbg • 14 Sep 2010, 08:58 • Forums › Enemy Territory
Hey everyone,

I am pretty much new to Crossfire (as a registered user that is), and it seems like a very decent community of gamers and more, hence the reason for posting this.

I would like to create a new public ETPro server for everyone to play on, preferably from this community. I am aware there are many servers with this objective in mind; but why would another one hurt? And if it does, please feel free to leave comments expressing your opinions.

The main idea is a server by gamers for gamers. I am willing to spend a good amount of time moderating the server, avoiding cheaters, improving it, and recruiting new admins to ensure the gameplay is pleasant. The server will folow YOUR suggestions.

Like? Dislike? Please leave a comment below.

PS: You may test the server (ping, gameplay) on: 188.40.156.198:27960 keep in mind this is the first attempt, and many improvements are to come.

Note: Thanks to all of you for joining and testing the server. Your feedback is appreciated! :)

Slac will be active when the server is restarted. The server name will change to "Frag Arena - ETPro [SLAC]". Once more, thanks for your suggestions.
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Perlo0ung 14 Sep 2010, 10:02
dislike already enough servers
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h3ll 14 Sep 2010, 10:52
Ye if you would still call cybergames a nice pub -.-
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Nub 14 Sep 2010, 11:45
stop teamkilling/bleeding? -.-
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h3ll 14 Sep 2010, 11:47
? Its not that I play there, I just prefer pubs with gametype 4 :D I want maps to move on (and the players in that map ofc), not spamming 3 exits of supply bunker for like 11000 minutes :P
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Nub 14 Sep 2010, 10:07
etpro servers are waste of money if you dont got constant donators :)
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 10:10
Although donations would be appreciated (in the future), money is not an issue in this case.
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Krosan 14 Sep 2010, 10:13
Copy killerboy's SLAC server and you'll be fine :)
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 10:19
Will do, thanks :D
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Ri bo 14 Sep 2010, 13:06
Ip? :)
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Krosan 14 Sep 2010, 14:05
217.163.22.106:27960
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spirAcy 14 Sep 2010, 13:32
Ip? :)
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 13:59
188.40.156.198:27960
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Vivi 14 Sep 2010, 10:14
quien eres?
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 10:16
Markitos, no creo que te acuerdes de mi
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Vivi 14 Sep 2010, 10:43
de entrada puedes ir quitando el delivery... que no se juega en clanbase ya y es una peste de mapa. el resto debería verlo pero como te dicen, el bio es un buen ejemplo igual que el hirnlos.
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 11:09
Gracias por las sugerencias Vivi, lo tendre en cuenta :)
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magico 14 Sep 2010, 16:19
ni caso al vivi,el hirnlos apesta XD

suerte con el server
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b4lu 14 Sep 2010, 11:49
donde esta mis pussies
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rAmbo 14 Sep 2010, 10:16
Where are you going to Host it?
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 10:19
Server will be hosted on my dedicated server located in Germany. Although if many users suggest an specific location, I could try hosting it in the desired country.
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rAmbo 14 Sep 2010, 10:33
I think UK is the Best Location for a Server, But then that is my point of view :)
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h3ll 14 Sep 2010, 10:50
Mwah London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt are the most global locations, probably also the best for the EU players. This server looks like it's hosted at Hetzner tho, which is not THAT good like the other 3 locations, but still 'ok' ^^
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 11:10
Correct, still, it does a very good job, I haven't really had any complaints.
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h3ll 14 Sep 2010, 11:12
They took care of their connection the last few months. When we (gamestv) had our first matchservers at Hetzner, it kinda sucked, freezes ingame and such, these are luckily gone now :P
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 11:14
You are right, I must say, 9 months ago, when I first got the server (estimated time), there were serious network issues, how ever, they got sorted out and are no longer a problem. (In fact, haven't been for a looong time)
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Cokeser 14 Sep 2010, 10:22
The problem for a server these days isn't the way it's set up, it's more how you want to keep it active and full. Most players are fine with any public, tho it wouldn't hurt to have another BiO-like server, which is definitely the most liked in this community for years. This means: Stopwatch, XP-Reset ervery round, shuffle after maps. I for myself would like a map-voting system after every map, but this might be subjective.

But as I said: Not the settings or the administration are the key problems, it's keeping it alive. Most CF players won't waste time on filling up a server being the first players there. A player base which does this needs weeks or even months to build up. Would you also be able and willing to spend time filling it up early afternoons?
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 10:30
Thanks for your reply :)

I am aware of this, it is the reason why I am trying to develop this 'concept'. I have tried filling up ET servers several times in the past, and have failed most times. You are indeed correct, a player base is not easy to achieve. Your suggestion is appreciated (BIO-like server) and will be kept in mid.

As my timetable is still not defined, I can not guarantee what times of the day I will be available, but I will most likely be active during the afternoon, as you said. I will comfim this as soon as possible.
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Cokeser 14 Sep 2010, 10:38
I don't want to slighten your effort, but I don't think that you alone will be capable of filling up the server. I was admin on the pretty active eLemenT'Fragland for years and I can tell you that it isn't easy to get it running.

As for the location: Germany would be the best solution due to it's middle european location.

Good luck with the server, I might visit it when time has come.
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 10:57
Cokeser, we have the same opinion. Fortunately, I do have help from fellow players and friends, I know it's not enough, but it's certainly a good start (at least for me). Thanks for your suggestions and information.

Until then, take care ;)
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spiROZE 14 Sep 2010, 10:47
"I for myself would like a map-voting system after every map, but this might be subjective."

that would be very irritating.. everybody would try to rechange the map constantly when they don't like it etc =/ If you could make it 2votes/round/all players that would still be a good option
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rAmbo 14 Sep 2010, 10:56
yes indeed.
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 11:03
Good idea :)
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Cokeser 14 Sep 2010, 11:03
I'm not talking about the normal ET-Voting-System. I was suggesting a 30 secondish time span after every map, where every player might vote for his favourite map via adminmod commands. "!supply, !adler, !frost, !b4" - regarding the current competition map pool. Any map votes during a round should ofc be disabled.

I don't know if it's still running like that, but 188.40.49.145:27970 eF'Fragland had this kind of voting system. Still, it's just a suggestion...
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 11:05
Yeah, reminds me of the map vote during the intermission time in some ETPub Client servers, except this one is text based and not an actual UI at the end of the map; during the map. It's certainly a system which I've always liked, but I don't know how I will get it working on ETPro.. will see.
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Cokeser 14 Sep 2010, 11:08
It's possible with adminmod, maybe Perlo0ng would be willing to help.
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 11:17
I don't know Perlo0ng, but I might try getting in touch with him/her later, however I doubt he/she will want to help in exchange of nothing.
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h3ll 14 Sep 2010, 10:50
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GunRu5 14 Sep 2010, 10:52
his name is markitopanel
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rAmbo 14 Sep 2010, 10:57
Need to turn on PB D:
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 10:58
Will do on next restart :p
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rAmbo 14 Sep 2010, 11:19
In my opinion make it as close to Bio and then gl for the players to come :D
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 11:24
There are many things to try, so why not? lol :p
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rAmbo 14 Sep 2010, 11:25
That is comepletely your wish :)
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garf 14 Sep 2010, 11:35
nice imo .gl with it Marc
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 11:46
Thank you :)
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RASHOMON 14 Sep 2010, 13:32
No weapons/ranks upgrade, keep it to 0, like it used to be on Cybergames. Apart from that, you ll need admins with a very good knowledge of the game so you won't ban a good player after 3 insta hs.
Disable panza (that's only my opinion, you probably wont do it tho :P) which is the most annoying and egoistic weapon...
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 14:33
You're right on the weapon & ranks, I'll probably do that, and I agree on what you said about the admins, I do know a few that would do the right job :) But any one is free to apply. How ever I'll probably leave the Panzer on. Thanks for the suggestions :D
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DeactSeareal 14 Sep 2010, 14:00
slac & a good host(nice ping n stuff) :')

adlernest bremen grush suply karsiah radar ftw
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Mauro 14 Sep 2010, 14:11
Quoteand it seems like a very decent community of gamers and more..
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 14:19
Brief and simple intro, what's wrong :o?
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extAtiic 5 Jan 2011, 01:19
zlol noob #1
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Marcbg 14 Sep 2010, 16:38
The server is now SLAC protected, but since I am unable to find a working LUA script to kick players who are not running SLAC, players will be kicked by an admin (or callvote) until a LUA script that does this job is released.
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Perlo0ung 15 Sep 2010, 00:15
thers no possibility to detect who has slac with lua atm so u wont find a lua that is working
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