COD4 Custom Servers

[Tombstone]

I mentioned this on TS two nights ago and wanted to post it also. Be aware that there are numerous claims that playing on a Non-Ranked Custom Server will reset your stats when you join a Ranked Server. Supposedly IW is aware of this and recommends creating a seperate profile for playing on custom servers until they can check this out and fix it.

That being said...I have already started to collect info on server settings that would create a greater level of realism and possibly create game play similar to RavenShield or Project Reality. I really enjoy the game play on our Ranked server and it has been a blast getting fragged (and knifed) by a bunch of OSG each night. It's just that this game has made taken the visuals to such a realistic level I would like to see what server settings can help get the game play there too. Especially if it can force more cohesive squad play.

I have found some posts by others trying to do the same thing. Here is one for example that makes reference to "RavenShield" type of play.

http://www.infinityward.com/community/forum/index.php/topic,2207.0.html

When they release the Mod and Map tools I am going to learn how to create some custom maps. Hopefully it won't require me to get another degree to learn it.:rolleyes:

Please post here if there are settings you would like to see tested on a custom server. This post (http://www.team-osg.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14126&postcount=6) by Balti lists all the ways the server can be customized.

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[McFeely]

Nice find Tomb. I really don't give a crap about building rank. I know it is fun reaching unlocks and having the custom classes. Don't get me wrong I will still participate in what ever OSG does with this game on our server. When we are all together it is fun to talk smack.

TF2 is probably the best game for run and gun fun. I like playing it. I liked WIC, but after losing games in a matter of 30 seconds because my side did not rush sucks. That soured me on that game quick. I still have it loaded and once in awhile I find a slower paced strategy game. I know some folks do not like RVS because they die quick and have to wait for the rest of the team to die before a round starts. Usually if you died quick in RVS it was because you did something stupid liked rushed into a room or crossed someone's line of fire.

I will be on the lookout for servers like this. I think you find a more mature playing style and teamwork with this type of server setup. I also think that I would prefer playing this setup for ladder matches. I will post what I find in this thread. Call me Old School, but that is the style I like.

[Tombstone]

I am home sick today and although I cannot talk, breath, eat or sleep I can manage to type. I am working on a custom server config to play test. These are some of the changes made to the UberConfig file Balti had posted about previously.



Here is my attempt at a custom Hardcore Tactical server setup.
Turned ON Server Password - the usual PW
Turned ON Hardcore Mode - Some of the below may already be included in HC mode
Turned ON In Game VOIP - Must have for squad play
Turned OFF Background Music - play your own
Turned OFF Forced Respawn - Player will have to hit F to respawn
Turned OFF KillCam - no easy detection of opponents location
Turned OFF Hit Icon - ala Project Reality, you will need to look for blood splatter
Turned OFF Obituaries - ala Project Reality, you will need to confirm your kill *Turned back on cuz I know its fun to see who killed who
Turned ON Suicide Spawn Delay - You kill yourself and you will have to wait longer to respawn
Turned ON Suicide Point Penalty - -1 point for killing yourself
Turned ON Friendly Fire - Will need to watch the CQB and nit just spray and pray
Turned ON Team Kill Penalty - Spawn delay of 10 seconds instead of the standard 20 seconds
Turned ON Team Kill Point Penalty - -1 point for TKs

Set Sprint Time to 5 instead of 4 - getting to cover and/or objectives will be more important with other settings turned ON
Set Health Regen Time to 10 instead of 5 - get to a safe place and heal up before getting back in the action, cover your hurt sqaudmates
Set Class Movement Speeds as follows

Base Speeds
set class_assault_movespeed 0.95
set class_specops_movespeed 1.00
set class_heavygunner_movespeed 0.875
set class_demolitions_movespeed 1.00
set class_sniper_movespeed 1.00

Custom Speeds
set class_assault_movespeed 0.925 - Is primary member of squad, all members are .75 within speed range
set class_specops_movespeed 1.00 - Is scout/point role should be light and fast
set class_heavygunner_movespeed 0.85 - Is support role with heaviest gear
set class_demolitions_movespeed 0.95 - Is support and needs speed to set charges
set class_sniper_movespeed 1.00 - Is scout/point role should be light and fast

Other possibilities:
Possibly adjust overall Game Speed down. Default is set at 190. I have seen posts from guys hostings servers that are playing with this and I may test them out to see the differnece.

Considering Turning ON Class Limits such as each side can only have 2 Snipers or 2 Heavygunners

No Limits on Perks or Weapons although it is possible (ie No UAV, No Artty or Air Support, No Last Stand, etc.) *Someone mentioned turning OFF Helo and Airstrikes ???

Game modes can also be customized and I am looking at that next.


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[Punisher]

Sick my ass! You are surfing porn and playing COD 4. Can we get it to where Josh isn't sliding and killing me all the time, or crazy hiding like a little biatch sniping. I should be on tonight whining because I suck at COD 4.

[Tombstone]

Looks like I can get this test server up and running this week. Please post your suggestions and feedback on the settings changes I noted above.

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[HedgeHog_jr]

Sounds good T! I will love to give this a try.

[maxxblood]

Sounds like fun.

Will the maps and game types be changed as well?

[Balti]

FF on is a definite. Turning off airstrikes/helos/uav would be good too.
I'd like to give it a play test for any other suggestions, but I know that there is an option in there to disallow or allow perks earned and also to allow everything. I wonder what most here would want to go with?

[Tombstone]

I ma trying to figure out the connection/firewall issues. I can never seem to see this server thru the in-game browser. Can some of you see if you can see it, or add it to your Favs by IP. Look for "|OSG| Hardcore" in the browser or enter 67.78.16.2 as the IP.

Let me know if you see it. The dedicated server console appears to be communicating with Activsion and Punkbuster fine.

Thanks,

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[maxxblood]

I don't see it on the list and can't find it when I try to add the IP to Faves

No sorry it tells me that it's on my Faves list... Odd

[Ninja]

I ma trying to figure out the connection/firewall issues. I can never seem to see this server thru the in-game browser. Can some of you see if you can see it, or add it to your Favs by IP. Look for "|OSG| Hardcore" in the browser or enter 67.78.16.2 as the IP.

Let me know if you see it. The dedicated server console appears to be communicating with Activsion and Punkbuster fine.

Thanks,

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Tried to join Tomb but when I put in the IP you specified it took me to our normal COD4 server.

[Tombstone]

Ok...I have it now where GameTracker can see it. (See Banner)

http://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/67.78.16.2:28960/banner_560x95.png (http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/67.78.16.2:28960/)

So I am hoping you all can see it and connect to it. It is currently just a vanilla hardcore server. I will be switching it over to test the Modded files (see earlier in thread, items like speed, spawn, penalties, etc.) by the weekend.

NOTE: You may want to create a seperate PROFILE for playing in Modded servers just in case. The Modded servers have all the weapons unlocked anyway so it will not matter.

I have the In-Game VOIP turned on to help coordinate strategy while still in the same channel on TS.

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[maxxblood]

Ok I got it added to my faves list. but when i first tried to look for it in the long list I could not find it.

[Balti]

I filtered the servers by every combination possible and could not find it in the list. I'll try just adding it via IP when I come home from work tonight.

[LIGHTSTRIKE]

found it by entering IP-67.78.16.2 then click ok. looks good nobody was home map was the boat wet. no hud no sight markers thats all i got to check no one to kill