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Subject: A Server for Forum Members
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Poll: Should we try to start up a server for Forum regulars and visitors?  [closed]
Heck yes! - do it for Halo!!!:  45%
(10 Votes)
Sweet - do it for Halo CE:  55%
(12 Votes)
No thanks.:  0%
(0 Votes)
I don't know:  0%
(0 Votes)
Total Votes: 22

I've noticed along with some other people who have posted about this that the overall quality of servers for Halo PC has significantly dropped. I'm offering a solution - not the only solution, but a solution.

I thought it would be a good idea if we could get together a forum server. I would personally volunteer my computer for a few nights a week if need be. I can run a dedicated server on Halo or Halo CE.

If you're interested, please vote and tell me what games / maps you'd like to see. Also - if you can set up a dedicated server and would like to help, please let me know (post or PM).

We put a lot into the forums, guys. I'm just trying to make a way where we can get something back... so c'mon guys!

  • 04.11.2005 10:35 PM PDT
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Do it for CE.

Actually I can run a dedicated server for CE. I used to but no one ever took the time to get the darn maps to play on it. I'm welcome to suggestions for CE maps, like 4 or 5 that get rotated with different gametypes.

We really do need a Maw server...

  • 04.11.2005 10:56 PM PDT
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Thanks for your support, davis. I'm going to set my computer to download the Halo CE map pack tonight (over 1 GB!) I think it would actually work better on CE since the netcode is better - it wouldn't be so laggy and also, I know that my server shows up on Gamespy for CE...

Once everybody has voted and put up their feedback, Davis (about 2 or 3 days), I'll get with you about the servers. Thanks again man!

P.S. - a maw server?

[Edited on 4/11/2005]

  • 04.11.2005 11:26 PM PDT
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I think there should be a server but I haven't decided if I want it on PC or CE.

  • 04.12.2005 4:53 AM PDT
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Yeah,halo CE !

  • 04.12.2005 7:54 AM PDT
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ok I didn't read the entire choice menu *shame to puppy* I'd rather have it on halo ce if anyone decides to do a forum server just tell me or rather... post what maps you are using and if it's a pack, which website you got it from (there are a lot of halo ce map packs)

  • 04.12.2005 8:12 AM PDT
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PC! I uninstalled CE cos its cr@p

  • 04.12.2005 8:13 AM PDT
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I say we do it for HaloPC...I dont have CE, and i dont intend to get haloce. I tried it once, it wasnt bad, but i preferred PC.

  • 04.12.2005 10:02 AM PDT
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Just a quick comment - This would be easier on Halo CE because:

#1 - my server actually shows up on gamespy for halo ce.
#2 - the fixed netcode helps with lag

Both of of which are some considerable obstacles. We won't play any stacked or -blam!- games if we do it on CE - I know that the reason most ppl don't like CE is because of all the glitzy extras and mods - we don't have to have all that. Then again - if we get some more people who are willing to set up a server - or even just help me with those two problems I listed, there's nothing that says we can't do both!

Keep the comments coming guys! We can make this work!

  • 04.12.2005 10:11 AM PDT
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I think it would be great to do it on CE. Just two questions would you use custom maps? and if yes what maps would they be?

  • 04.12.2005 12:15 PM PDT
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I gotta vote PC because I dont like having to dl all those maps for one. I have a couple of animation programs running on my computer already and I need every little but I can spare. That and the carney hole thing I brought up in another post. PC!!!

  • 04.12.2005 1:07 PM PDT
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AHH, please, CE. that would be awesome.

  • 04.12.2005 1:21 PM PDT
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Plus you could use the delagginator if it was on CE.

  • 04.12.2005 1:27 PM PDT
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Good point chewy - can you get me a link for the delagginator download?

Also - if we did CE, we wouldn't necessarily have to use custom maps. After everybody gets a chance to respond to this, we'll start working out the particulars - such as gametypes and maps and other things.

I know I'm pitching CE pretty hard, but still feel free to post which you'd rather see - like I said earlier - we can do both. Thanks for the feedback guys!

  • 04.12.2005 1:32 PM PDT
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i would like it on CE. CE has very few people and we wanna have some fun with CE. I know, we can call ourselves the halo CE savers or something.

  • 04.12.2005 2:32 PM PDT
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Well, being that I am a mac user, and unable to do CE, I would appreciate it if you decided to do it on PC, and have a pass...

However, if it strikes your fancy to do it on CE, that's ok too. I can always play on the [RS] server. That's a pretty good server too.

Anyway, the idea is a good one.

Yout3

  • 04.12.2005 3:15 PM PDT
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ok I have a couple suggestions and more input and such

First off Inspire is it you that's gunna host the server and if so you gunna leave it up 24/7? and if inspire isn't hosting those same questions to the host.

another thing is as for a name it should be more like Bungie-Maw so it's kinda like the bungie servers only the maw would personalize it to us.

another thing I think having a password would keep out non forum members (cuz wouldn't the point of a forum server be to have forum members only? BUT there aren't many of us that are on all the time so leaving it passwordless may be for the best.

another thing I personally can't fiind a Halo CE server that gives me less than 300 ping! I mean it'll read less through gamespy but even after 20 mins of getting owned due to my massive ping it will stay at 300... dunno whats up with that.

and as far as gametypes and maps I would like to request that there is some of the lesser played gametypes which are still fun as hell. (note if your going to create the game type to customise it and everything you have to create an oddball gametype) but games like Juggernaut, Ninjanaut (just make the juggernaut invisible), and my personal favorite but never seen on Dedicated servers Reverse Tag. all of those go good on Hang em High

  • 04.12.2005 4:05 PM PDT
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i think we should play on zanzibar..........

  • 04.12.2005 4:37 PM PDT
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I've made up my mind, I want it for CE. This is the direct download. I don't know if its the latest version but I am pretty sure it is.

  • 04.12.2005 5:05 PM PDT
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*Screams but in quite a manly manner* 'Porque!?'
Well, I guess if CE wins, just lemme know the more popular maps we will be running. I dont want to dl all of them, but I would like to be on The Maw server as much as possible. C'mon, who wouldnt want to spend time with those they chat with? I would really llike to play all of you. I have only played a few and want to see what the rest of The Maw is made of. lol
Yeah, so if it goes to CE please be sure to post a list of the popular maps.
As for gametypes, Im a hard core CTF fan.
CTF
No Touch Flag Return
5 Second respawn
And no assault
Thats pretty much the gravy of it.
Lemme know if there is anything I can do to further help organize this deal!

Edit-
Or just send the list of popular maps to goweb and he will post it in the new Sticky!

[Edited on 4/12/2005]

  • 04.12.2005 5:56 PM PDT
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My current favourite gametype is no shields, start with pistols, normal weapons on ice fields. There should be atleast one no shield gametype.

  • 04.12.2005 6:46 PM PDT
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i like the BG one with no shields but no shielkds are fun. Here should i make the password for the server. I'll pm the password to anyone who wants to join. That way, unregistered viewers of froums won't come.

  • 04.12.2005 7:04 PM PDT
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Thanks for the link chewy - you guys are awesome! I will be volunteering my computer for a some of the week (probably weekedays), and I think Davis has also said he could host. A few things:

#1 - the server will have a pw
#2 - I need someone to help me get my Halo server listed on Gamespy - it works for CE, but not rgular Halo.
#3 - If it doesn't lag, I'm not opposed to running a Halo CE dedicated server and a Halo server.
#4 - I will do my best to have the server up most of the time - but no server is always up! I will occasionally have to USE my computer.

Again, you guys have been great - keep up the great posts, we should be turning this into reality before too long!

  • 04.12.2005 7:10 PM PDT
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i located some good maps:
here

To get it listed, just open the halo ports. (2302 to 2303)
(2303 to 2304)
What times u think we'll play at?

[Edited on 4/12/2005]

  • 04.12.2005 7:15 PM PDT
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I'm in Louisiana, so my server would probably run from early evening to the next morning. And Ioniz, and everyone else - If you plan on playing CE, try to get Zanzibar. Ioniz - thanks for the tip!

  • 04.12.2005 7:38 PM PDT

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