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Mega Man 8-bit Deathmatch => MM8BDM Discussion => Topic started by: Balrog on November 21, 2013, 08:51:35 PM

Title: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event PILOT AT 17:30 UTC
Post by: Balrog on November 21, 2013, 08:51:35 PM
Since Ran's thread blew up, I'm going to post this here.

We should have an event for showcasing mods that aren't named Saxton Hale and map packs that aren't named IX-Pack or CSCM, in game modes that aren't Deathmatch. This would work like Sunday Shenanigans (http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3117), with the following repeating cycle, subject to change:

Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:

What do you think, are you interested in being staff, what time and day should it be on, etc.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Linnie on November 21, 2013, 08:53:24 PM
Sounds interesting, but why not have the poll for the next mod run concurrently to the hosting of the present mod? You'll double the number of mods played and not have to worry about an off-week.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Balrog on November 21, 2013, 09:00:31 PM
Well, the idea is that this is Sunday Shenanigans for MM8BDM. SunS is fortnightly, so that's why I suggested fortnightly. (It would run on opposite weeks to SunS to avoid competition, so you'd have this on Week 1, then SunS on Week 2.) Also lightens the load on staff. If everyone in staff is down for a weekly event then we can try it and see how it goes.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Linnie on November 21, 2013, 09:19:37 PM
Oh, from that point of view it does make sense then.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Thunderono on November 21, 2013, 10:34:23 PM
This is a pretty cool suggestion, but how exactly would we decide on the mods?  Would this be a regular event, or would we eventually stop?  What if the host was unable to host for a bit?
I'd love to see this take off, though.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: MusashiAA on November 21, 2013, 10:43:13 PM
So we get a "host's choice" event, and a "community's choice" event.

Let's totally call it "The Discomfort Zone". And host it during all weekend.

And I'm all in for this.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Balrog on November 21, 2013, 11:10:37 PM
Quote from: "MusashiAA"
So we get a "host's choice" event, and a "community's choice" event.

Let's totally call it "The Discomfort Zone". And host it during all weekend.

And I'm all in for this.
Eh, "The Discomfort Zone" isn't that great of a name to be honest. I was thinking something like "(day it's on) Wildcard" after one of the original name suggestions for SunS. As for "all weekend", the server will run until the next event or when BestBot garbage-collects.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Dr. Crasger on November 21, 2013, 11:39:43 PM
It's about time we had a regular event like this.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Balrog on November 21, 2013, 11:57:23 PM
It sure would be nice if someone could suggest a time and date where this will actually get played! :mad:
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: LlamaHombre on November 22, 2013, 12:08:46 AM
I like Fridays or Saturdays

But it depends on what everyone else wants
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on November 22, 2013, 12:26:44 AM
On the Weekends sounds like a good idea.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: MusashiAA on November 22, 2013, 01:36:13 AM
Dude, pull out a poll for that. I'd go for fridays and saturdays as well.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Rozark on November 22, 2013, 08:08:54 AM
Oh the irony in this.
We're creating a thing because they created a Sunday thing because WE created a Monday thing.
Yea remember this:
http://cutstuff.net/mm8bdm/?m=201204 (http://cutstuff.net/mm8bdm/?m=201204)

Anyways, I say we just revive this thing and have all sorts of fun.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Knux on November 22, 2013, 04:13:12 PM
But that's exactly what's going on here. I also doubt Balrog came up with the idea because other people did, since nobody has done this kind of thing in over a year and a half. In fact, he said he was going to post it in Ran's thread before it exploded.

And even then, it was suggested that a new thread was made for this kind of thing anyway. We just need to come up with a poll after getting some ideas.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Rozark on November 22, 2013, 04:32:49 PM
Quote from: "Knux"
But that's exactly what's going on here. I also doubt Balrog came up with the idea because other people did, since nobody has done this kind of thing in over a year and a half. In fact, he said he was going to post it in Ran's thread before it exploded.

And even then, it was suggested that a new thread was made for this kind of thing anyway. We just need to come up with a poll after getting some ideas.

I know
I'm saying let's do it
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Balrog on November 22, 2013, 09:12:15 PM
Right then.

I'm going to do my damnedest to set up a pilot event for tomorrow at 3:30PM EST. (That's 20:30 UTC for your converting pleasure.) Poll for modes will be up shortly.

EDIT: Poll is up!

Also, if you want this to stick around, I'm going to need help doing it in case I forget about it or can't reach a computer or something. Apply for team positions now!
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Ceridran on November 22, 2013, 09:31:46 PM
Gamemode: CTF
Modifications: Super Contra Mode (http://cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5608)
Mappacks: KCTF (http://cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=4611)
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: MusashiAA on November 22, 2013, 11:31:22 PM
It's been such a long time since a Terminator server was last hosted. I'm all for that!
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Linnie on November 23, 2013, 12:04:41 AM
Doesn't Operation: Battleground require specially edited maps? Knux would need to make an alternate map pack with his maps converted to have the necessary things for Operation: Battleground.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Knux on November 23, 2013, 12:14:39 AM
I think Linnie is right. Besides, I have updates to my maps which I haven't posted and don't plan on rushing out the window, either.

By the way, think you could have SHARP and RocPack together?
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Balrog on November 23, 2013, 12:16:58 AM
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Sorry, I thought it could fallback to using starts as spawn spots. Poll updated, remember to revote!
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Knux on November 23, 2013, 12:32:59 AM
We could have that CTF mod Jaxof made some time ago. (http://cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5001)
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: MusashiAA on November 23, 2013, 12:48:27 AM
That mod is really outdated, I don't think it works with v3b.

Although if it were compatible, I would totally pledge for Jax's 1FCTF-2-KOTH to be hosted alongside all available CTF maps ever made.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: LlamaHombre on November 23, 2013, 12:55:22 AM
Please god can I witness TDM SHARP at least once before death
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Balrog on November 23, 2013, 01:34:37 AM
PSA: If you want Instagib TLMS in you need to give me some maps to play it on.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Knux on November 23, 2013, 01:37:24 AM
[8:31:58 PM] Knux: Jax
[8:32:07 PM] Knux: That CTF mod you made some time ago
[8:32:12 PM] Knux: You think it'll work still?
[8:38:39 PM] JaxOf7: king of the hill?
[8:38:58 PM] Knux: Yes
[8:48:29 PM] JaxOf7: Believe it should
[8:48:42 PM | Edited 8:50:01 PM] JaxOf7: Though I still haven't fixed the current issues(?) with it
[8:48:55 PM] JaxOf7: And the healcabinet will not refill ammo on the new weapons.

...Worth a try?
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: MusashiAA on November 23, 2013, 04:15:57 AM
I say let's try it now so we encourage him to update it!!!!! :mrgreen:

It's the pilot event, after all.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event
Post by: Balrog on November 23, 2013, 04:28:34 PM
Oops. I just realized that nobody will join it at 20:30 because everyone is going to be watching Day of the Doctor instead.

Event is now at 17:30 UTC, or 12:30PM EST.

EDIT: Server's up! Legacy Pack Terminator I guess! GOGOGO
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event PILOT AT 17:30
Post by: HD_ on November 23, 2013, 07:19:11 PM
if it's still up I might be there in 15-30 minutes or so, sounds fun
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event PILOT AT 17:30
Post by: Balrog on November 23, 2013, 09:43:28 PM
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Ricky456: idk why barlog did thisbecause yes

Anyway, the event actually went well, in my opinion. So once I get some staff together this can be a regular thing!
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event PILOT AT 17:30
Post by: Laggy Blazko on November 23, 2013, 10:05:44 PM
Crap! I couldn't see the server for some reason! Either I was late or IDE is trolling me again.
EDIT: yep, it was IDE. Doomseeker found it.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event PILOT AT 17:30
Post by: MusashiAA on November 23, 2013, 11:32:38 PM
I was there, and played Wavebike Terminator.

I guess it went well, could be a lot more. Gotta open room for SH regulars as well, teach them there are many other things.

So I guess next week's Wildcard is gonna be the staff's choice? Do we have a staff? What do you need to be part of staff?
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event PILOT AT 17:30
Post by: HD_ on November 23, 2013, 11:37:35 PM
Quote from: "MusashiAA"
I was there, and played Wavebike Terminator.

I guess it went well, could be a lot more. Gotta open room for SH regulars as well, teach them there are many other things.

So I guess next week's Wildcard is gonna be the staff's choice? Do we have a staff? What do you need to be part of staff?
I enjoyed it but we kept getting the bad legacy maps.  :?

Honestly it was lag that killed it for me but that might've been on just might end

Overall I had a fun time though!
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event PILOT AT 17:30
Post by: Balrog on November 23, 2013, 11:52:08 PM
Quote from: "MusashiAA"
I was there, and played Wavebike Terminator.

I guess it went well, could be a lot more. Gotta open room for SH regulars as well, teach them there are many other things.

So I guess next week's Wildcard is gonna be the staff's choice? Do we have a staff? What do you need to be part of staff?
Yeah, kept getting the maps that suck for Terminator  :?

Next event is going to be staff choice. To be staff at the moment, you just need to PM me and not be a loser. HD's already applied, and Kapus may or may not be applying as well.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event PILOT AT 17:30
Post by: -RanRan on December 06, 2013, 05:35:42 PM
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Ricky456: idk why barlog did thisbecause yes

Anyway, the event actually went well, in my opinion. So once I get some staff together this can be a regular thing!

He actually told us why. Namely, this:
Quote from: "Balrog"
Since Ran's thread blew up, I'm going to post this here.

Now first, let me get some things off my mind and clarified with my opinion:

It's a good and healthy idea, since it encourages the community to do more, in terms of mods and gametypes.
Then again, this is something myself and the remaining members of the Skype Emergency Discussion Chat are currently doing right now, but we're doing it as a feature team, which needs more people for. If you don't mind, I'd like to tell you all about it, but ask me on Skype.

Not to mention it's Option #1 and #4 combined and slightly altered, but I'm not at liberty to judge, considering I did not take the proper preparation with the gathering of people to the Skype group this thread was meant to supplement, (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6181) thus leading to myriad of things before it... exploded, as Balrog put it.
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Now, more on topic:
I'm willing to help make some exposure and waves on YT by archiving these events. I can make full usage of my recording software and set-up and record the events in their entirety, post and upload them to one of my official YT channels, and make a archive of it.

It's the least I could offer to do, Balrog.

Also, I enjoyed being there too. It was odd as hell, but I threw abandon to the wind and partied like a kid again.
Title: Re: Proposal for a regular fortnightly event PILOT AT 17:30
Post by: Balrog on December 13, 2013, 11:13:05 PM
All right, future updates for this are going to be in Events since this is a thing now.