First time for everything...

[Hermskii]

For the first time in my memory, I checked CG several times on Saturday Feb. 10, 2006 and it was empty every time. The map had changed so someone played it but it's the first time I've gone a day and never saw anyone on it. I even logged in to make sure it was running.

It looks like CG is showing it's age now. On the other hand, MEAT's Redeemer Screamer had folks on it usually which is good for him. He is getting a following now too.

Bummer. Looks like I'll have to find some new maps or something or maybe add back the multifile maps I'm so against just for a change of pace around here. Dunno though. I may just be too lazy to even do that.

[MEAT]

CG is a legend and will last forever....and anyway Mr. Hermskii, you and I are a team.
My server is your server. And if i'm busy that means you're busy.
I'm just waiting for the next step where we start charging people to play our servers....lol
On the other hand I predicted this a few years ago.....hence DOU Redeemer, Kid's Funhouse...etc. But no one will admit to it.

[DARKMATTER]

CG is a legend and will last forever....and anyway Mr. Hermskii, you and I are a team.
My server is your server. And if i'm busy that means you're busy.
I'm just waiting for the next step where we start charging people to play our servers....lol
On the other hand I predicted this a few years ago.....hence DOU Redeemer, Kid's Funhouse...etc. But no one will admit to it.

??? DOU and kids funhouse have never charged people to play on them that i know of ????

[DARKMATTER]

For the first time in my memory, I checked CG several times on Saturday Feb. 10, 2006 and it was empty every time. The map had changed so someone played it but it's the first time I've gone a day and never saw anyone on it. I even logged in to make sure it was running.

It looks like CG is showing it's age now. On the other hand, MEAT's Redeemer Screamer had folks on it usually which is good for him. He is getting a following now too.

Bummer. Looks like I'll have to find some new maps or something or maybe add back the multifile maps I'm so against just for a change of pace around here. Dunno though. I may just be too lazy to even do that.

Try putting the bot count back up i see that MEAT who got you to turn it down in the first place because playing against bots is not fun has 8 on his server ....
original post by MEAT

[MEAT]

I need bots because most of my maps are HUGE !!!
Currently I'm running a mod that limits bots on 50 different maps to 4 or less bots.
If and when my server gets popular I will limit more bots per map.
And as for CG a lot of the maps are somewhat small to med...hence less bots.
Less bots means more real people to play against.
Not sure bots will bring more people in?
But if you want to play against bots I would suggest go practice session.

[DARKMATTER]

I need bots because most of my maps are HUGE !!!
Currently I'm running a mod that limits bots on 50 different maps to 4 or less bots.
If and when my server gets popular I will limit more bots per map.
And as for CG a lot of the maps are somewhat small to med...hence less bots.
Less bots means more real people to play against.
Not sure bots will bring more people in?
But if you want to play against bots I would suggest go practice session.

So that means if hermskii returns cg to what it was we have 2 slightly different redeemer servers to play on faster paced CG or slower paced MEATS. People might not want the more bots option i could be wrong but i see people leave once it gets down to 2-3 players only leaving the server empty or with one player in that too soon leaves...

[MEAT]

Not sure what the correct bot to map formula is.(if there is such a thing) And it's totally up to Hermskii to add and subtract bots.
I have no say when it comes to his server....only suggestions to make it better for all us.

But I personally like more of a strategic hunt and be hunt game....as opposed to the spray and pray.
Plus there are so many variations, it basically boils down to personal preference.
But to say my server is a slower paced server can be an understatement.
It really depends on who you're playing with at the time.
Getting into the "Dead Horse" territory so I better stop now.

[Hermskii]

Hey DM, You may have something there. It's been so long since I messed with stuff that I forgot all about the "Great Bot Debate" . So how many is right?

On the other note, I assure you Meat's server is much faster paced since he runs his faster on purpose. I keep mine slow because I want noobs to get a feel for deemers without killing themselves too much and then leaving never to return.

I think the interesting thing now that MEAT has a successful server would be for him to find and read the thread about how many maps should be played before you can pick the same map again. I would be interested in seeing if he complied with his own advice or stuck to his guns on the matter.

So more bots? Hmmm? I think I have it to 4 now. Wasn't it 6 before?

[Hermskii]

I have upped the bots from 3 to 6 meaning if you are the only person joined in the game there will be 5 bots to fight now instead of 2.

[MEAT]

I pretty much have stuck with my guns considering map rotation, map size...etc
Last week you could play the same map over and over. I always liked this for practicing purposes.
However, just recently I changed it to 4 passes before you could play again.
Basically for me, so I wouldn't play my favorites over and over.
Although, my maps are all unique and different so it doesn't really matter.

As for how many bots are right for CG?.....You first need to realize that not all maps are create equal.
I think it basically depends on size of map and weapon being used.
But I know you guys will disagree with my thinking...lol