Is it worth it?

GazooGazoo Join Date: 2002-07-03 Member: 874Members
in NS General Discussion
Hey,

I'm wondering if it'll really be worth it putting effort into an 8 player NS server. I've found out how to configure it properly behind a router and make it appear for people to play (using a Linux server behind a router and having people connect on LAN and from the outside is perfectly possible). But I'd need to do a few changes and such. Maybe NS will be a grand-slam success and it won't really be needed...

Gazoo....
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  • SmokeMastaSmokeMasta Join Date: 2002-04-13 Member: 430Members
    it would be nice to have a possibility to make a private server for friends only. But i realy think that  NS is going to have enough servers when released.
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  • MerkabaMerkaba Digital Harmony Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 22Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester
    An 8 player server would be extremely small...that's 4 players a side, and one of the marines would have to be commander, effectively making it 3 v 4. (That brings up a good question actually...should NS servers have an odd number of player spots to incorporate one marien being commander?)

    Not to say you can't have fun with 8 players, but its rather like playing TFC with 8 players - all you'll get is mini-games.
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    besides, i go for servers with the players column; i arrange them with the most players up top. and merk changed his avatar!
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  • the_stalkerthe_stalker Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 49Members
    so whats the max players that can play right now?
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  • FreestylerFreestyler The First NS Fan Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 20Members
    From my experiences, anything about 8 vs 8 gets VERY hectic.
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  • bluemanblueman Join Date: 2002-04-09 Member: 399Members
    32 players is the maximum for HL
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  • the_stalkerthe_stalker Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 49Members
    8vs8 sounds long but good  <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->
    blueman: i mean stability
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  • LegionnairedLegionnaired Join Date: 2002-04-30 Member: 552Members, Constellation
    /me imagines 16 tinys ravaging a marine base.

    /me soils his pants.
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  • the_stalkerthe_stalker Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 49Members
    /me gets his knifes and forks out

    mmmmm, tiny tastes so good
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  • MartMart Origin of SUYF Join Date: 2002-02-26 Member: 248Members
    I always imagine 4vs4 being terrorfying, for the marines. Since its just the 3 of you, in this 'huge' map, against 4 aliens who could be anywhere. At least with larger numbers you feel safer.
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  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    I was wondering if a marine aimed it right with his jet pack and landed on the back of a Tiny could he stay on or would he fall through him and be painfully trampled?
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  • Imperial_SyndicateImperial_Syndicate Join Date: 2002-06-13 Member: 762Members
    Back on topic...

    I also wonder whether it'll be worth setting up a NS server of similar size as yours, Gazoo. I couldn't run one bigger than 10 players, and I'll probably set the player limit to an odd number to give the marine team a better chance. I guess I won't know if it's worth it until I try it and see.

    However, in my case everyhting is already setup and has been, but it sounds like you are wondering whether to even start the setup or not. I guess what I'm trying to say is; <b>if it seems like something you want to do, do it.</b> The worst that could happen is nobody plays there and you learned a little more about computers and servers.

    I hope that helps.
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  • Right_Behind_YouRight_Behind_You Join Date: 2002-04-23 Member: 501Members
    QUICK! BACK OFFTOPIC!
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  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    Syndicate the important questions must be asked! I am sure I speak for everyone when I say we want to know wether or not we can ride on the back of a Tiny.
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  • FreemantleFreemantle Join Date: 2002-06-16 Member: 783Members
    /me imagines huntresses from WCIII, but riding tinys rather than panthers....

    <b>SWEET!</b>

    SUCK MY TUSK/MOON GLAIVE!
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  • VooDooChopStiksVooDooChopStiks Join Date: 2002-07-04 Member: 882Members
    Hehe imagine a cheerleader tower of bobs riding atop a tiny ;]

    Tiny could be like a high-speed APC, and maybe people could climb in the 'back-way'  Warm and cozy, mmm <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo-->
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  • f3rretf3rret Join Date: 2002-05-29 Member: 686Members
    I would imagine that you can get on top of something. This IS the HL engine, after all.  I remember jumping on people's heads and knifing them... ah, those were the days. <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->

    I don't think you would be able to ride him though. You would probably have to keep moving with him to stay on top.
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  • humbabahumbaba That Exciting Tales From the Frontline Guy Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 86Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    Regarding small games . . .I actually like small games a lot. It's usually just a tight 3 man squad of marines against very threatenign odds. Its a lot of fun, especially if you win. Mart nailed the feeling.
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  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    If we can't ride on tiny,  I think it should be added in V2,  and you shouldn't have to move with him to stay on,  they should also give tiny the "bucking" option so he at least has a way to get the marines off his back.
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    <!--emo&:tiny:--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tiny.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':tiny:'><!--endemo-->
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  • DarknessDarkness Join Date: 2002-05-05 Member: 583Members
    you from texas or something?
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  • GreedoGreedo Bounty Hunter Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 37Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/post-7-81147-level5ride.jpg" border="0">

    Ummm...  I don't think so.
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  • GwahirGwahir Join Date: 2002-04-24 Member: 513Members, Constellation
    lol!
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  • FreestylerFreestyler The First NS Fan Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 20Members
    LoL... the longer you stare at that picture the funnier it gets.
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  • ChromeAngelChromeAngel Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 14Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    I doubt there would be ceiling clearance for <!--emo&:tiny:--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tiny.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':tiny:'><!--endemo--> rodeo in most maps.
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  • FreemantleFreemantle Join Date: 2002-06-16 Member: 783Members
    WHO CARES! It would be damn funny while it lasted.
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  • Sgt_XSgt_X Join Date: 2002-03-01 Member: 261Members
    This is crazy. <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo-->
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