Proving Grounds Night!

Argathor

<div class="IPBDescription">TDM Mod Event, everyone is welcome!</div><!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro-->UPDATE: Due to an unforseen bug we will postpone the event until next week. I will post a new time soon.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>What is Proving Grounds Night?</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<!--coloro:#00BFFF--><span style="color:#00BFFF"><!--/coloro-->A public NS2 event to showcase and test the team deathmatch framework being produced by Soul Rider.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>When?</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<!--coloro:#00BFFF--><span style="color:#00BFFF"><!--/coloro-->Sunday 26th February at 18:00 GMT (UK time).<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Where?</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<b>EU:</b>
<!--coloro:#00BFFF--><span style="color:#00BFFF"><!--/coloro-->duplex #1 (PG Mod v110)<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<b>US:</b>
<!--coloro:#00BFFF--><span style="color:#00BFFF"><!--/coloro-->SN - Proving Grounds Mod v110<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>What do I need?</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<!--coloro:#00BFFF--><span style="color:#00BFFF"><!--/coloro-->Clients are required to be running the PG mod to join the server. I will briefly describe the steps required to do this below, but please wait until the day to download the mod (unless you want to play the mod before hand) as there will likely be an update before Sunday.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#00BFFF--><span style="color:#00BFFF"><!--/coloro-->Step 1: Download the mod from <a href="http://www.duplexgaming.co.uk/downloads/mods/69/ns2%3a%70rovinggrounds/" target="_blank"><!--coloro:#AFEEEE--><span style="color:#AFEEEE"><!--/coloro-->HERE<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></a>.
Step 2: Unzip the contents into your: /Steam/steamapps/common/natural selection 2/ folder.
Step 3: Open your steam games list. Right click 'Natural Selection 2' and click 'Create Desktop Shortcut'.
Step 4: Right click the Shortcut and select 'Properties'. In the URL textbox add "-game pg" without the " to the end of the line.
Step 5: Launch NS2 using the Shortcut.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>What is ProvingGrounds Mod?</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<!--coloro:#00BFFF--><span style="color:#00BFFF"><!--/coloro-->The mod significantly changes the base NS2 game into a team deathmatch themed game. As it progresses it will deviate more from the core NS2 game. You can read more in the <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=116252" target="_blank"><!--coloro:#ADD8E6--><span style="color:#ADD8E6"><!--/coloro-->official thread<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></a>.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Notes</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<!--coloro:#00BFFF--><span style="color:#00BFFF"><!--/coloro-->I hope to see as many of you as possible there, I think we will have a lot of fun! Please also remember, that even if combat/tdm is not your thing, that you will also be supporting the development and diversity of the NS2 modding scene. Plus as a bonus you will get to kill swalk repeatedly (that is why I will be there!).<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

douchebagatron

I'm getting on now, so if any US players want to join instead of waiting until 2am feel free.

Argathor

I made a short gameplay video of a quick test we did tonight. It is short with only a few players and no sound (it was mostly just casual chat), but it should give an idea of how the mod works. You can buy weapons/lifeforms anywhere and at any point with much reduced costs, you get trickle res from the node and resources for kills.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNc3D44Zxrw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNc3D44Zxrw</a>

edit: Seems I did not entirely remove all the sound, my bad.

Soul_Rider

Thanks a lot for organising this Argathor!

btw, I've fixed it, Marines now get rfk :)

Argathor

Updated the server to the latest version. Looking forward to Sunday!

Argathor

Updated the server to v120a so that it now works with b198. This should be the final version for tomorrow!

edit: You can download it <a href="http://www.duplexgaming.co.uk/downloads/download.php?f=pgv120a.rar" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

Electr0

Is this still happening or not?

Argathor

I am in the duplex PG server and spamming people to join, so feel free to download/run the mod and join in the team deathmatch action! I will be there for the next hour or two!

Argathor

Ok, due to an unforseen bug, marines do not respawn. We will postpone the event until next week, I will put up a new time soon! Sorry for any inconvience!