Patch: July 19th, new maps & misc, SERVER ADMINS WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH FREE WEEKEND!

lamster · #1 07-19-2011, 09:59 PM

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July 19th, 2011

New title screen background

Replaced welcome screen buttons with changelog

Added "Forums" link to Main Menu

Bots now balance teams even if the spectate threshold hasn't been reached

Updated training missions (changed maps, hard walls enabled)

New beginner friendly maps, special server configuration tag |beginner| (includes ball_football)
* ball_channelpark (modified ball_funnelpark)
* ball_fracas (modified ball_mayhem2)
* ball_greywar (modified ball_darkwar)
* ball_proton (modified ball_core)

New midlevel open maps, special server configuration tag |midlevel| (includes beginner maps)
* ball_cavern (modified ball_cave)
* ball_gliderpark (modified ball_planepark)
* ball_meteoroids (modified ball_asteroids)
* ball_powder (modified ball_snow)

Server hosts, we need your help!
We are running a Steam Free Weekend starting Thursday July 21st.
If you have a good internet connection and a stable server machine please host a new players server with the following specs:

Server name: New Players (1-59) [your text here]
Max player level: 59
Map list: Official |beginner| maps (select |beginner| and click << add)
Map rotation: empty (select everything and click >> del)
Ideally all other settings should be left at their default values, especially Hard walls (leave Bouncy walls unchecked)

We'd also love a few midlevel servers:

Server name: Midlevel Players (40+) [your text here]
Min player level: 40
Map list: Official |midlevel| maps (select |midlevel| and click << add)
Map rotation: empty (select everything and click >> del)
Ideally all other settings should be left at their default values, especially Hard walls (leave Bouncy walls unchecked)

Exorcedes · #2 07-20-2011, 01:31 AM

looks so much better

Greekjr14 · #3 07-20-2011, 01:33 AM

I LOVE THIS BACKGROUND! looks shweet

[Y] · #4 07-20-2011, 01:39 AM

Can you upload/post the new background? It looks sweet.

Boko · #5 07-20-2011, 01:43 AM

AHEM http://altitudegame.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3708

I'll start coop up if I can though.

ViPR · #6 07-20-2011, 01:43 AM

no TBD maps on both the beginner and mid-level map packs!

For that reason i will host a TBD only beginner server.

malkin · #7 07-20-2011, 01:44 AM

Another steam free weekend? my ratios are going to go skyhigh... :P

Jrathje · #8 07-20-2011, 01:55 AM

What does "Demo forever expanded and unlimited" mean? I clicked the link but it says invalid thread.

Kuja900 · #9 07-20-2011, 01:59 AM

props on the new background that looks pretty sexy

lamster · #10 07-20-2011, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boko

AHEM http://altitudegame.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3708

Sorry we were in a rush to get this update out ahead of the free weekend -- we'll review community maps for the next patch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrathje

What does "Demo forever expanded and unlimited" mean? I clicked the link but it says invalid thread.

This will link to a thread explaining the March 17th change to the demo model -- all planes (first red perk only) are now available in the demo with no time limit. We wanted to highlight this change for Steam Free Weekend users to encourage any cheapskates to stick around after the free weekend and to let their friends know they can play for free.

Exorcedes · #11 07-20-2011, 02:02 AM

just a stupid question
why is there a rocket ship in the background

Radium · #12 07-20-2011, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Exorcedes

just a stupid question
why is there a rocket ship in the background

its an explodet missile

Boko · #13 07-20-2011, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exorcedes

just a stupid question
why is there a rocket ship in the background

Greekjr14 · #14 07-20-2011, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boko

I'm sure its a biplane Boko.

Boko · #15 07-20-2011, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Greekjr14

I'm sure its a biplane Boko.

BWAHAHAHAHA

Did it lose something? X"""""""""""""""""""D

Boko · #16 07-20-2011, 03:23 AM

O BTW, hats for $$$. Go.

TwistedDuck · #17 07-20-2011, 03:38 AM

Why didnt devs make tbd maps ?, if more people get on playing ball, it is just going to kill tbd game mode

classicallad · #18 07-20-2011, 03:59 AM

TD, i think this has been discussed before. Much as i would love every new player to become hard ass TBD players, they are catering for the mass market, and ball does that on a casual basis better than TBD. Lets hope they get bored of it and want to try something new!

TwistedDuck · #19 07-20-2011, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by classicallad

TD, i think this has been discussed before. Much as i would love every new player to become hard ass TBD players, they are catering for the mass market, and ball does that on a casual basis better than TBD. Lets hope they get bored of it and want to try something new!

hmm i hope so too, unless they go play coop >_>

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(Shameless attemt to fake signs)

Emergency · #20 07-20-2011, 04:23 AM

I would highly support bring tbd updates as well. Ball seems to get a loving amount all the time, while tbd is in a fetal position getting kicked constantly.

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I see what you did here TD

TwistedDuck · #21 07-20-2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Emergency

I would highly support bring tbd updates as well. Ball seems to get a loving amount all the time, while tbd is in a fetal position getting kicked constantly.

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I see what you did here TD

Fake Signs ftw!

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classicallad · #22 07-20-2011, 04:50 AM

oh wow, how do you do the long line thingy?

Greekjr14 · #23 07-20-2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Boko

BWAHAHAHAHA

Did it lose something? X"""""""""""""""""""D

no but u lost the joke :P

TwistedDuck · #24 07-20-2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by classicallad

oh wow, how do you do the long line thingy?

underscore __________________ below - near + which is above =

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classicallad · #25 07-20-2011, 04:58 AM

shweeeeeet!

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You been mled'd, again and again and again and so forth

JDR · #26 07-20-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Boko

BWAHAHAHAHA

Did it lose something? X"""""""""""""""""""D

i see it now

ledow · #27 07-20-2011, 09:32 AM

I've created two of each type of server (14 slots each), in place of my (permanently empty) FFA, etc. servers and my home-brewed "beginners" server (which had precisely 8 visits, 3 of which were me).

Is it normal to get "failed to decompose" errors on proton? I just need to look into if it's something I'm doing.

Good luck with the free weekend.

[edit] P.S. A bit more warning if you want extra servers goes a long way - if I hadn't read the forums today, you'd be 4 servers down, for example. Any chance of a "server operators mailing list" or similar?[/edit]

lamster · #28 07-20-2011, 09:34 AM

Thanks ledow! Yes I think the failed to decompose warnings on proton are normal (nothing to worry about).

Greekjr14 · #29 07-20-2011, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamster

================================================== ===============
July 19th, 2011

New title screen background

*COUGH*NEW Platinum Bar after Triple Gold bars*COUGH*

Replaced welcome screen buttons with changelog

*COUGH*NEW Platinum Bar after Triple Gold bars*COUGH*

Added "Forums" link to Main Menu

*COUGH*NEW Platinum Bar after Triple Gold bars*COUGH*

Bots now balance teams even if the spectate threshold hasn't been reached

*COUGH*NEW Platinum Bar after Triple Gold bars*COUGH*

Updated training missions (changed maps, hard walls enabled)

New beginner friendly maps, special server configuration tag |beginner| (includes ball_football)
* ball_channelpark (modified ball_funnelpark)
* ball_fracas (modified ball_mayhem2)
* ball_greywar (modified ball_darkwar)
* ball_proton (modified ball_core)

New midlevel open maps, special server configuration tag |midlevel| (includes beginner maps)
* ball_cavern (modified ball_cave)
* ball_gliderpark (modified ball_planepark)
* ball_meteoroids (modified ball_asteroids)
* ball_powder (modified ball_snow)

Server hosts, we need your help!
We are running a Steam Free Weekend starting Thursday July 21st.
If you have a good internet connection and a stable server machine please host a new players server with the following specs:

Server name: New Players (1-59) [your text here]
Max player level: 59
Map list: Official |beginner| maps (select |beginner| and click << add)
Map rotation: empty (select everything and click >> del)
Ideally all other settings should be left at their default values, especially Hard walls (leave Bouncy walls unchecked)

We'd also love a few midlevel servers:

Server name: Midlevel Players (40+) [your text here]
Min player level: 40
Map list: Official |midlevel| maps (select |midlevel| and click << add)
Map rotation: empty (select everything and click >> del)
Ideally all other settings should be left at their default values, especially Hard walls (leave Bouncy walls unchecked)

Again I love the patch lamster!

ledow · #30 07-20-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Greekjr14

*COUGH*NEW Platinum Bar after Triple Gold bars*COUGH*

To quote my girlfriend:

"Why is it that if you're already good at the game, the game makes it easier for you to kill those who aren't?"

She says that about unlocking the perks, the gold bars, etc. and I have to agree in part - once you've Ace'd, loaded up all the decent parks and have learned to get gold bars each round, the game becomes *much* easier while the poor newbies are barely able to get out of your way.

I'm not saying there's a solution (or even that there should be), but if you can get to triple-gold-bars, you shouldn't really need any more help killing people.

Greekjr14 · #31 07-20-2011, 11:48 AM

@Ledow

1. It was a joke that I kept telling Lamster tonight because I knew he would think that such a thing would probably never be implemented in this game.

2. Yes I am a whore, so I want one extra bar? Also, your qoute about "newbs barely being able to get out of my way", that's like saying ban Ace Instincts because then Veteran players would be able to kill easier and obtain bars more for better stats than the norm and "leaving the newbs who can't kill as well" die in my way. Please make a valid point next time you confront me.

TBH I am tired, so I might not have made sense or made an invalid argument. If so, please let me know as I cannot argue at like almost 6 am without misreading. Thank you.

A Nipple · #32 07-20-2011, 11:50 AM

love the new background looks so much slicker xD

VeRiTaS · #33 07-20-2011, 12:23 PM

great for everytìng ... The tutors program should work on this also if some of the new players show some interest in the game and etc... And also vets and the tutors could try to get some of them to try out tbd atleast a bit and we may get some players hooked on it

Demuyt · #34 07-20-2011, 12:25 PM

Nice patch. The main menu looks fresher.

Greekjr14 · #35 07-20-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VeRiTaS

great for everytìng ... The tutors program should work on this also if some of the new players show some interest in the game and etc... And also vets and the tutors could try to get some of them to try out tbd atleast a bit and we may get some players hooked on it

I agree, I will be in all official and football servers asking any1 about questions on the game, tutoring program, etc. I expect others too as well, gotta spread the word and help out others!

Flexio · #36 07-20-2011, 01:43 PM

Have there been any thoughts toward completely removing the casual font from the game?

Void · #37 07-20-2011, 01:45 PM

wooow that background pic is amazing!

Boko · #38 07-20-2011, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledow

To quote my girlfriend:

"Why is it that if you're already good at the game, the game makes it easier for you to kill those who aren't?"

She says that about unlocking the perks, the gold bars, etc. and I have to agree in part - once you've Ace'd, loaded up all the decent parks and have learned to get gold bars each round, the game becomes *much* easier while the poor newbies are barely able to get out of your way.

I'm not saying there's a solution (or even that there should be), but if you can get to triple-gold-bars, you shouldn't really need any more help killing people.

One of the reasons why ball is more popular for noobies, you get insta zerged even if you have gold bars.

SnipErlite · #39 07-21-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Boko

Top left looks more bomber-ish to me - I assumed it was a missile pickup.

As for that left hand plane....yeah **** knows. Future addition? (no)

Nice patch though. Background does look slick, if a bit confusing :P

GGQ · #40 07-21-2011, 03:44 AM

Yeah I think the top one is a bomber firing a heat seeking missile, and the bottom left is an explodet. Check out the explodet, it has the big fat bottom like that.