Hi MPCers,

If you have ever hosted a SWBF game, you are aware that you can set the TPS (ticks per second) of the server.  For a DC based game hosted with the game cd/dvd you can set 15, 20, or 30 TPS.

1.2 version PC dedicated server software allows the admind to set other TPS values with the server command /tps 30 for 30 TPS, for example.

The TPS setting sets the mininum frames per second (FPS) for users on the server.

My question is:  are TPS the same as FPS ?

The question arises because I have recently become aware that it is possible for players to un-cap their client side framerates, to what ever their video card can handle using an undocumented client command.

My impression is that TPS are used to define server syncing with the client.  FPS is used for the visual smoothness for the player.

The motivation for asking the question is to determine if players are gaining an advantage using an uncapped framerate.

What do you think?

Buckler

Ah, that makes sense.

Thanks Jedi!

Buckler

Hi MPCers,

Something I have never been able to figure out in SWBF is what are the conditions
under which the ammo bots explode?

Sometimes, it is just when I spawn, sometimes it is when ever I need ammo and go near one 

Can a modder or players tell me what triggers the exploding gonk?

Buckler

Ya, I have grown intolerant of inappropriate language.  I have kids that can read now.

Sorry rex and MPC'rs, no more DC's.  Sorry it was so short lived.

The only admin ability I have is to shut down the server, an option that I had to take.

Buckler

The DC is up. 76.18.114.96

Standards  and

maz1, mon1, dea1, uta1


Cheers,
Buck

EDIT: This server is no longer running.

Hi MPCgamers,

A series of events has led me to be able to provide a (nearly) continous 24/7 direct connection server.

Some of you may know that I have been hosting PC servers for some time now, taking them down for the occasional DC event.


JediKiller provided me with information on Nuclear Fallout (NFO) game servers, and I am renting them for my PC clan, {PLA}.  Right now, it's for a three month duration, but I hope to extend it.  The cost is not terrible ($37/month) for a virtual dedicated server, which beats the heck out of renting a fully dedicated machine.


In any event, this frees up my home server to host DC's.  (No one has been able to figure out how to get a DC to run remotely).  So, I can host mod maps and standards, with probably about 24 slots without many lag issues.  The server can be left up except for map changes and the rare event that I need another server for {PLA} to use.

As a bonus (to me) I discovered that you can host a DC *and* a PC internet server.  Start the DC, then ALT-TAB out of it, then start the PC dedicated server.  The DC will take the first port, and the PC server will take the second port.  (PC dedicated servers are designed to be able to run two at a time.)  I tried this out for me and it worked.  Hopefully it will work for everyone else too.  This will allow me to leave a private PC server up for training while I run a DC.

I will start running a DC this Saturday 11/7/09.  My IP is 76.18.114.96.  Please reply with what maps you want to play.

Pi-man--if you have that tool working that provides the player list for DC's, let's see if we can get that integrated into the MPCgamers site somehow.  One problem I see with a 24/7 DC is that it's only going to be fun if we can gather a crowd, and nothing gathers a crowd better than knowing that a few players are on a server.

I can make a post with maps on it like I did for the former MXG site.  However, I am not going to provide mod map links like I did before--it simply takes too much time.  So, if someone wants to provide map links, or make sure the files are uploaded to MPCgamers, I would appreciate it.

Cheers,
Buckler

Hey,

Here is a link to the gametoast topic about Battlebelks AntiGlitch server side mod.
(Note that it is not completely glitch proof, but it discourages most of the glitch-noobs

http://www.gametoast.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=11690&hilit=antiglitch

Long Live SWBF!
Long Live Battlebelk!



Buckler/Led

Hey Nut,

Yes, most excellent ping on the server.  Lots of people on it tonight.

Let me know if you want the anti-glitch package, or if you need anyone
to help admin it 





Buckler/Led

When I read it, i always say it like

cash-she-ee-ee-eek    :smile:

Quote from: Captain Rex on September 15, 2009, 09:48:18 PM
I dont understand why people use gamespy.

The Mac equivalent of this question is "I don't understand why people use Gameranger." 

It's not a choice if you select the Internet Option to play a game using the PC version of
SWBF.  The upside is that you can easily see who is playing in any PC SWBF server, because it's all tracked with Gamespy.  The lists are available via widgets like Jedikiller has installed, and is also available by programs like xfire.

It is not possible, as far as I know, to get a list of players that are playing with Direct Connection.

Buckler

Hi Ryan,

Battlebelk has released a collision fixed Polis Massa Medical Facility:
http://wwwnew.filefront.com/13952933/Polis_Massa_swbf1.zip/

its still called pol1, but is playable--check it out if you have not already.

Buckler

We may get some PLA's on the PC side to show up, and maybe even Striker (the best PC
player that I know of) so bring your best MAC's  

PS.  try to get GDA artworks to play  

Oh, and I think I made the server hold up to 24, just in case

>Is there not a second AA Map?

Not sure what you mean, Bomb.

The first time, AA--macs will be empire
The second time, AA-PC's will be empire


Buckler

Hi everyone,

I am getting the server setup today for the weekend.  It will be served at 30 frame per second, so make sure your graphics are set to handle the load.  I will have a server set up through work (the one  I used for the weekend DC's a while back) and I can use my home server if needed.

The server IP will be 130.160.60.47.  It will be active after 6:00 pm eastern time Friday Night.  Feel free to go on and practice before the match.  I am using Kamino as a buffer map.

At the start of the match time, players will capture CP's on the existing maps as Empire or Clones, and advance the map list to Kamino. We will go over any rules, etc. at that time.  The match will then commence, as directed by Jedikiller.

Please note that the first map in the match may not be Cloud City, since I am opening the server early so that players can check graphics setting, check their ping, and practice.  Whatever map come first, we will start at that point and loop back through the progression according to the list below. 

You may want to write down the list so that you know what side you are on.

In case of server failure, check the MPCgamers shout box for the alternate IP address.


The server settings I will use are: 
-team damage on
-30 ticks or frames per second
-choose your side
-no spawn protect
-I will make a maximum of 20 players



Kamino:  buffer map, make rules clear.

Cloud City GCW:  Macs Empire
Cloud City GCW:  PC's Empire

The Maze CW:  Macs  CIS
The Maze CW:  PC's CIS

Kamino:  buffer map, refreshment break

Death Star Interior GCW: PC's Empire
Death Star Interior GCW: Macs Empire

Jabba's Palace CW:   PC's CIS
Jabba's Palace CW:   Macs CIS

Kamino:  buffer map, refreshment break

Arm Chair Assualt GCW:  Macs Empire
Arm Chair Assualt GCW:  PC's Empire