TF2 Pub (Do any of you...)
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jakksilves
LiR
Well, clearly, the other communities did something right, and they haven't been here as long as we have...I'm just saying, I don't want to support the idea since it's highly likely it will fail but...sure why not.
It doesn't work that way, if we're going to make a pub server, it needs to be compliant with QuickPlay.
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2825-AFGJ-3513
In this day and age, servers without QuickPlay that don't have a strong trade/mod community behind it, don't last long.
14bux
Senior TF2 Admin
I have a few irl friends that recently became F2P, they actually play the game. I'm sure we could start it up on the trade servers through ads and such. Many people on my friends list are Darkly regulars, but often play pubs. I think It'd be worth it, considering the only thing it costs is time.
Darkly may have been around since 1999, but we haven't had TF2 that long, or done more than test out a pub from what I hear.Well, clearly, the other communities did something right, and they haven't been here as long as we have...I'm just saying, I don't want to support the idea since it's highly likely it will fail but...sure why not.
It doesn't work that way, if we're going to make a pub server, it needs to be compliant with QuickPlay.
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2825-AFGJ-3513
In this day and age, servers without QuickPlay that don't have a strong trade/mod community behind it, don't last long.
We once had two popular TF2 pubs, during that time, I used to play TF2 all the time. The thing is, we actually had people in TD at the time who played the game. This was way before DGN/DARKLY was founded. Back then it was just Toronto Darkly.
Gatherix
Death by Darkly
One of the reasons Skial's servers are popular is because the majority of them don't rotate maps; rather, they remain static on one map, 24/7. This appeals to players who like the map, because they can play it whenever they like, provided the server is full. Most experienced players who aren't pugging prefer rotation servers, but rotation servers are harder to build a playerbase for this very reason; players pick servers based upon the atmosphere they provide. Skial attracts the casual players, whereas places like No-Heroes attract heavier (and more mature) players. If you're going to make a public server, you need to have an idea as to who your target audience is, and thus how you advertise it. Vanilla public rotation servers that follow a specific game-type other than Control-Point, that are tossed out there are likely to flop. Similarly, we shouldn't just do one map like Skial - I think that'd be even worse.
Since most, if not all, of the initial server traffic would be Darkly regulars (who I think there are a sufficient number of) what makes the most sense is to gear it towards them. Players like the Darkly trade servers over others often because of their casual feel - emulate that in a pub server by adding things like custom maps, silly plugins, event things like VSH, et cetera. We don't want to just imitate Skial servers because there are already Skial servers.
I have no idea if one would succeed or not, but considering that we have some servers that are almost always empty how it's relatively easy to set one up, there really isn't any consequence in experimenting again. I'll be out of school soon, and while I'm still busy during the summer if you wait long enough you can have fun feasting off of my personal time.
Making a server QuickPlay compliant requires running a couple commands. It doesn't really make the job any harder.
Since most, if not all, of the initial server traffic would be Darkly regulars (who I think there are a sufficient number of) what makes the most sense is to gear it towards them. Players like the Darkly trade servers over others often because of their casual feel - emulate that in a pub server by adding things like custom maps, silly plugins, event things like VSH, et cetera. We don't want to just imitate Skial servers because there are already Skial servers.
I have no idea if one would succeed or not, but considering that we have some servers that are almost always empty how it's relatively easy to set one up, there really isn't any consequence in experimenting again. I'll be out of school soon, and while I'm still busy during the summer if you wait long enough you can have fun feasting off of my personal time.
Making a server QuickPlay compliant requires running a couple commands. It doesn't really make the job any harder.
You posted that creepy video once already. No one has any more shrooms for you. They're gone.
shoottomaim
BANNED
Just set it to 24/7 Dustbowl (Points).
Fun map, and I'd play <3. I can't wait to destroy the CS:S fags...
Fun map, and I'd play <3. I can't wait to destroy the CS:S fags...
Fiend
Senior TF2 Admin
I'm in to help anyway i can. While it's obvious i didn't do it alone, I feel like i played a significant role in making sure Toronto 2 was always full. I would dedicate what time i have to doing the same for the pub. Give-a-Ways would be easier then because i'll have my cash flow back (bitches stopped back-talking). I liked the idea before when we discussed it and LB is right. There is a stronger user base now for TF2 in Darkly.
Fiend
Senior TF2 Admin
Fixed it for you, bro.
Dr. Zoidberg
TD Admin
set up a TF2 Pub, i will play.
