What makes a good Dogfight Server?

:FI:Sneaky_Russian · Post by **:FI:Sneaky_Russian** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:04 pm

You should check Nightcat and me.

Were on another late one yesterday

:FI:Dr_Strangelove · Post by **:FI:Dr_Strangelove** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:18 pm

Hi Noter,

I like the formation flying idea, though I am not sure if this can be done on a dedicated server platform. Having some invincible planes flying in formation might make it pretty funny for those not in the know, especially if they blow all their ammo trying to shoot them down.

And you are right, the whole idea behind an FI server is to have a place to go and see if anyone else from the squad is around to fly with.

You guys should really look into installing xfire, as that helps also. ( http://www.xfire.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; )

:FI:Scott · Post by **:FI:Scott** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:53 pm

I'm enjoying UKD-2 at the moment, decent maps, not too laggy, not half as much bitching as on the no-cockpit servers. I would like a server with a bit more veriety plane-wise though.

An FI server sounds great, but there must be sheep, lots of sheep.

:FI:Dr_Strangelove · Post by **:FI:Dr_Strangelove** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:59 pm

Can you link me to the UKD-2 server website please?

:FI:Noter · Post by **:FI:Noter** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:11 pm

You should check Nightcat and me.

Were on another late one yesterday Cool

Yeah saw you guys, but didn't have time to fly.

The nice thing about an FI server could be that you could join at any time, not have to wait around as in a coop. Just jump in and see what's going on.

Noter

:FI:Dr_Strangelove · Post by **:FI:Dr_Strangelove** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:51 pm

Well I have the server, it is ready to rock. Needs mission though and soon. I would love to have it runnign by this weekend. Would it be against any company policy to call it Fighting_Irish on Hyperlobby?

:FI:Sneaky_Russian · Post by **:FI:Sneaky_Russian** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:51 pm

Had this idea (experimenting with map now)

Have Red and Blue bases for those that wish to dogfight.

also set up Emerald base for training.

That should keep everyone happy

(you can even say that this scenario is historically accurate)

Altogether 163 planes, english, American and German , crashed in Ireland during WWll. 607 crew members died, 223 survived. While the Germans remained interned many of the others were allowed to return home.
James Lydon - The Making of Ireland

:FI:Noter · Post by **:FI:Noter** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:27 pm

I like that idea Sneaky, now ...how easily can it be implemented?

Noter

:FI:Dr_Strangelove · Post by **:FI:Dr_Strangelove** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:05 pm

Love the Idea. If any of you have played Guild Wars, this is kind of like that.

You have a PvP area as well as training grounds which can both be active on the server.

I am really considering using IL2 Commander for the backend and Stats side, so I am not sure if this scenario would work out for that end.

Great Ideas, let's build on it.

Does anyone have any missions already?

:FI:Dr_Strangelove · Post by **:FI:Dr_Strangelove** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:13 am

Ok the server is up and running a couple of FI missions I got from Sneaky.

Here is the information:

38.100.195.38:21000
no password

And sorry it is not on HL yet because I do not want to get a bad rep for having a crappy server just yet.

:FI:Noter · Post by **:FI:Noter** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:53 am

Crappy server?!... just zipped around, and it is great fun. Love the FI base with all the planes and the guys around the camp fire. Is there anyway to make those into FI aircraft? Is is just a skin download?

Thanks Doc

Noter

:FI:Falcon · Post by **:FI:Falcon** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:57 am

Fantastic work Strange!

I only have time available in tiny bits throughout the week and an :FI: server would be great for me.

Thanks a heap mate!

Falcon

:FI:Sneaky_Russian · Post by **:FI:Sneaky_Russian** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:59 am

:FI:Noter wrote:Crappy server, just zipped around, and it is great fun. Love the FI base with all the planes and the guys around the camp fire. Is there anyway to make those into FI aircraft? Is is just a skin download?

Thanks Doc

Noter

Cant add skins to statics ( well not on a DF map anyway), also by making them Red or Blue anyone from the public side foolish enough to attack will get "friendly kills" (and -points).

Got stuff to add for Red and Blue, will upload revised map to doc soon.

PS in coop mode you'll see Unka Fen riding his Cossack round the base

:FI:Dr_Strangelove · Post by **:FI:Dr_Strangelove** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:18 pm

If you guys have any missions to try out, please PM me and I will give you the login for my FTP so you can upload it to me. The server still needs a ton of tweaking yet, but with time it should get there.

fighter_bomber · Post by **fighter_bomber** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:14 pm

being able to shoot those damn la-7s down. Anyway, I think one with no lag and with the bases far apart suits me.

What makes a good Dogfight Server?

cover the mirrors and lock the garlic in the fridge