Building a server...

[combine_bob]

I need some opinions for this one, and will hopefully not end up like the last 3 threads I made a year back. I have an Xbox that I tuned up with a minimal linux OS, (that has already proven to run an 8-slot CS 1.6 server) for the purpose of an always-on game server. The problem is, what game?
I would prefer a steam-based game, for I already have a base of that installed. The choices are in the poll, and the purpose of the server is for custom maps made by frequent players and requests. ( Like Sim's TFC server.)
I would appreciate it if you could post why you chose what game you did. As soon as enough votes have been collected, I will set to work.

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[TyranicMoron]

I went for GMod 10, because with all the gamemodes available for it, you can pretty much play all the other games on it anyway.

[Pythagora]

The only one of those that I can play on my computer is CS 1.6. Occasionally, I get on my brother's computer to play other stuff. TF2 and CS:S are both cool with me, but I can't be expected to play often.

[Travis]

I want the smiley face option. Which game is that?

[Sim9]

I voted for TF2. We need an Archive TF2 server, but I'm pretty sure our current hardware won't be able to handle it. I'll probably do a stress test later in the week during a low activity time to see what happens ;)

On the other hand, I know we definitely couldn't handle the crazy GMOD 10 contraptions, but would love to have a community server for that, too. But more people are interested in TF2 than GMOD, so...

PS: The Archive does not condone modification of Microsoft hardware. Use at your own risk, etc :P

[warpath3]

I voted other by mistake, but I ment to vote for TF2.

[temasongu]

I voted for TF2. We need an Archive TF2 server, but I'm pretty sure our current hardware won't be able to handle it. I'll probably do a stress test later in the week during a low activity time to see what happens ;)

This is a cool idea Sim, but just keep in mind that if EA were to get a TF2 server right away it would lack the unique elements that our TFC server currently has. Think of what makes it up: a plethora of custom maps, and a number of cool mods. Neither of those things are currently available for TF2, so it wouldn't hurt to wait if necessary.

[Pythagora]

I want the smiley face option. Which game is that?

It's supposed to be HL2: DM, which is a death match version of HL2. Basically, all the guns from HL2, with two teams fighting each other. I don't think there are any objectives other than to kill the opponents. You can either be the Combine dudes, or the resistance team (I can't remember what they call themselves).

[Travis]

It's supposed to be HL2: DM, which is a death match version of HL2. Basically, all the guns from HL2, with two teams fighting each other. I don't think there are any objectives other than to kill the opponents. You can either be the Combine dudes, or the resistance team (I can't remember what they call themselves).

Right. I was just pointing out in my roundabout way that people need to preview their posts and look into the "Disable smilies in text" option underneath the editing box - in "Additional Options"

[Sim9]

This is a cool idea Sim, but just keep in mind that if EA were to get a TF2 server right away it would lack the unique elements that our TFC server currently has. Think of what makes it up: a plethora of custom maps, and a number of cool mods. Neither of those things are currently available for TF2, so it wouldn't hurt to wait if necessary.

Definitely. I am thinking (dreaming? :P) of options where the TFC server stays up in addition to another server. A GMOD server would rox, but most people seem interested in TF2 -- even though no custom maps seem to exist for it yet.

[combine_bob]

Woo, 2 months later I finally have some progress. Luckily, I'm off of the Xbox and onto a real computer that I have hidden in my closet. It's running Debian and has the TF2 server already installed on it, so I just need to get my network settings correct and then we can experience what will hopefully not be 100% pure organic lag on a stick dipped in lame with sadness sprinkles on top. NOT yummy.

[Dazed_n_Confused]

In your closet? It won't overheat in there, especially when summer comes back around?

[combine_bob]

In your closet? It won't overheat in there, especially when summer comes back around?It's a really big closet, but still not one of the safest places to put a computer. I'm still pretty confident though, considering that when I was still a wee Bob, I kept my old 95 box in there on 24/7 until I "gave" it away. Kind of hysterical to look at, but it really scared my family members whenever they found me hiding in a closet. :P

[Sim9]

Let us know when it's up and we can try it out! :)