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MeTa post:
Where everybody knows your name...
Don't make the error of thinking that all people do on the server is fight and blow things up. Planned are town hall-type meetings, where MeFites can talk to each other and debate about current events using the game's built-in voicecomm, and matters can be settled through civil discourse.
The anonymity of MetaFilter encourages acerbic and haughty words. I believe that the next logical step to discussing the best of the web, with such a keen group of people, is to engage... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 12:49 PM on April 17, 2008
Is this another boy game?
Though I hate to speak for them, I'm sure Tittergrrl and Gemmy would say no.
We often take CitrusFreak on our team to even out the rotato of boys:girls.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 12:52 PM on April 17, 2008
rotato.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 10:38 PM on July 25, 2008
dongpong.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 10:41 PM on September 3, 2008
MeTa post:
TF2 Metafilter Game, December 1 Edition
Awright punks, I've finally gotten around to fixing things up. Mods are being made to the server now for mapvoting, and I've added several new maps to try out. Testing in progess.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 1:20 PM on December 14, 2007
Ok, here's the deal:
- added a bunch of maps
- added vote ability ("votemap" or "rockthevote")
- shortened respawn times a bit
- maps d/l automatically from a host of mine: should be fast, but the problem is that the progress bar-o-meter within the game is kinda borked and moves slowly. The map itself has been compressed, and the game uncompresses it on the fly. Anyway, be patient!
Can't think of... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 3:26 PM on December 14, 2007
Ok, things seem to be working. Put the spawntimer back to default.
To save yourself some time, I strongly recommend downloading and installing the custom maps ahead of time.
Uncompress the files below, and install all .bsp and associated .txt files to:
C:/Program Files/Steam/steamapps/[YourAccountNameHere]/team fortress 2/tf/maps/
Here are the... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 5:45 PM on December 14, 2007
There were a couple others who shared the same opinion with you, stavros. Howzabout we give it a shot? Easy nuff to set it back. Will leave it to the people to decide. I'm just an administrator.
With a flamethrower.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 7:41 PM on December 14, 2007
Took out a few of the clunkers:
Removed Castle, Powerhouse, Quarry and Overflow.
Remaining: Mach2(small, fast, CTF), Turbine (medium, fun, CTF), and Warpath (TC, old-school map), Lazytown (TC, fun, except for the part where Olli gets onto rooftops as a solider).
Spawntimers are standard, and dynamic.
Melee-only for Sudden Death.
To change maps: "Rockthevote," and it'll select the next map at round end.... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 4:05 PM on December 15, 2007
I like Castle, too, but given that the total number of new maps added was >50% of the old ones, the sheer ugliness of some of the newer maps, and the fact that they're being hosted on another server of mine, I cut some of them.
Figure I'd give some of the newer folks a chance to get used to playing the game, and keep the maps that seem to be better designed and more focused.
Lastly, I also wanted to avoid repetitive mapvoting.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 12:09 PM on December 16, 2007
Back in my glory days of being an online champion of the galaxy, it was thought that people with high pings affected the latency of other players. Something about packet syncing and fancy-pants whatevermahickeys.
However, I don't believe this is true anymore, if it ever was. Last game I was seriously competitive in was RTCW: ET, and I remember that one of the programmers basically came out and said that this wasn't true.
Whatever the case is,... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 6:53 PM on December 16, 2007
The admin mod has occasional issues. I've reset the server and will perform further testing later tonight or early tomorrow. Hope it works!
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 2:27 PM on December 18, 2007
Some issues that came up:
- server gets stuck such that people can't spawn. If this happens, one of the admins has to restart the server
- the map timer expired on Lazytown, and the map should've changed. In the event it doesn't change, the server must be restarted or one of the teams has to win. We forced a win last night to switch maps versus rebooting. The map seems fun, so I don't want to pull it from the rotation yet
- singing is... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 11:36 AM on December 20, 2007
It might be worth taking out the BeetleMod. The only reason I'm using it is for its mapvote/rockthevote thing, and the all-melee sudden death modes, features I could live without.
Maybe there's a fix or new version for Lazytown's borked teleporters and mapchange thing.
Whatever you froods wanna do, I'm game.
As a side note: I liked everyone's tags! Superfun.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 9:48 PM on December 24, 2007
Server's been updated.
Please see post here for details!
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 3:32 PM on December 31, 2007
ATTENTION ALL PLANETS OF THE SOLAR FEDERATION: the server has been fixed.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 4:12 PM on January 19, 2008
MeTa post:
MeFi's Procyberathleticism!
Welp, I sprung for it!
24-player private server. Installation/setup is pending, should be completed within an hour. I'll be slapping up IP info and password this evening, here.
Or should I? Is everyone ok with having a password here, where some random guy could get to it? I'm not going to be around often enough to administer to the server for boots/bans. And would passing the info around to friends be ok, or should we keep it to MeFiers? Slap up... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 2:32 PM on October 11, 2007
The server's located out of Missouri. Seemed to be the most central location.
The server status page says "Currently Installing." I've gotta head out for a work meeting in 30 minutes, will try to get things set up by mid-evening. I'll keep everyone posted here.
(Feeling pretty damn nauseated from Portal. Eeeyagh!)
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 3:10 PM on October 11, 2007
I used to admin a public server, and it was more headache than it was worth. If the private server doesn't work out, no sweat. Can always try summin else!
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 3:10 PM on October 11, 2007
It's up:
8.6.77.194:27015
Password is in my profile.
Will return in a couple of hours. Lemme know how it works.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 3:43 PM on October 11, 2007
Server seems to be running ok. Lemme know if there are any problems. There's always the option of turning it into a public server, but I'd have to pass out an rcon password for you guys to be admins.
Maybe we could set up date/times? Whatever you folks want!
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 8:15 PM on October 11, 2007
Freakin great wallpaper, cowbellemoo!
I'll try to be around the server tomorrow @ 2. Will definitely be there if the folks @ Bunnystock turn out to be turds. Most likely they'll be swell. In which case I may still be there-- supposed to prep some stuff for work over the weekend and there's something I gotta do in the evening involving dressing up (still trying to get out of it).
cog_nate: it's cheap. Save whatever dough you've got for the great MetaFilter... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 4:48 PM on October 12, 2007
The Bunnystock folks were not turds. In fact, they were in no way anywhere near being turdtacular. This means that I may not be on the server tomorrow so I can go go-karting, unless:
a) I get called in to work and crap out on Bunnystockart Racing
b) I sleep until 1:50pm
c) Put off other work til later
d) Have time to do my procyberathlete calisthenics
e) Decide to squeeze in an hour of blowin you guys up!
At... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 9:18 PM on October 12, 2007
Thanks for the fun! Gotta to pick up pants and bathe, now. Good luck!
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 1:18 PM on October 13, 2007
I think having a mic helps out a lot. It's a lot easier to ask for and give guidance on the game without having to take a break in the action by typing. Plus, if you're dead, you can't send messages to the living, so it kinda makes it tough to communicate.
Hope you guys didn't mind my hootin n hollering. I play with a group that uses voice comm often, and I can't help but mash down the transmit key when I'm burning to death!
It was somewhat... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 7:58 PM on October 13, 2007
You could buy any number of Plantronics headsets at your local Big Electronics Store.
Or, you could go the procyberathlete route and buy the cheapest mic you can find, wear the most comfortable pair of headphones you own, try setting "Mic Boost +20db" on/off in your sound control properties, and look good playing.
The important thing is to isolate the mic from the game's sound. Any mic will do, and pair of headphones will do, too. I'm... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 9:39 PM on October 13, 2007
Hope we can set a time when everyone will be able to play again, soon. Say, tonight.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 12:44 PM on October 14, 2007
There's some stat info here:
http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/8.6.77.194:27015/
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 8:45 PM on October 15, 2007
Yes. Plans are underway to have a couple of admins who'll be able to manage the server on a more frequent basis. The server has been updated! YEEEHAAA!
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 2:41 PM on November 10, 2007
MeTa post:
Team Fortress 2 Match Today 2:00 PM EST!
Sorry bout that, folks. Been outta touch. Server has been updated. Maybe I could assign a few people as admins? Updating the server is supereasy, but requires some human input.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 1:54 PM on November 10, 2007
MeTa post:
MEDIC!
All I'm saying is that I've resumed my procyberathletic workout regiment and have been consuming my old standby of textured vegetable protein and Boost supplements, so you guys better be ready for absolute pwnage.
And if you're doubting the utility of such an exercise routine, go to www.pubmed.gov and search for "cyberathlete workout hand muscle hypertrophy better lover."
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 7:34 PM on October 19, 2007
MeTa post:
A new venue for flames
You guys are so boned if we ever play, for I used to be a professional cyberathlete!
BRING IT ON!
Also: I've got a copy of HL2 to give away, according to steam. Send a msg or summin if you want it.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 3:29 PM on October 9, 2007
MeTa post:
MeFi No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament....
Ha-HAH! I've registered! See you guys then.
Eideteker: there's an option for "observe" in the client.
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 2:33 PM on June 4, 2006
I'm thinking now's not the best time to post an AskMe question re: DO I RAISE OR FOLD NOW?!
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 6:08 PM on June 4, 2006
Terrific fun! Thanks again for setting everything up, ODiV, and thanks to everyone who played and/or spectated.
Hope this goes on monthly-- let me know. I'll help with organization for one of the months or something.
And grats to bhamids on the win!
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 8:22 PM on June 4, 2006
MeTa post:
Cleanup on aisle 33719. DirtyCreature is trashing...
I hate flooky science, but would like to offer a trompe l'oiel bridge, not unlike the one as seen in Indiana Jones: the Last Crusade, between schizophrenia and marijuana. Only the penitent man may pass. The penitent. The penitent.
J Acad Psychiatry. 2006 Mar;54(11):1603-17
Cannabis and schizophrenia: is there a missing link?
Shaftoe B, Dobbs B, Brown B.
OBJECTIVE: To isolate the causal factor(s)... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 2:29 AM on March 4, 2006
as hoboynow said, lougi, i wasn't serious. Never trust an article whose authors are all named Bob or Bobby. Game on!
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 2:08 PM on March 4, 2006
MeTa post:
The worst noise I see on AskMeFi is simple: posts...
As a physician, I think it is very important to consider that there's much I do _not_ know about any given patient. This is especially important when reading medical questions on AskMe: I simply don't know much about the patient.
I'd trust a doctor who's seen the patient over any member of any online community who hasn't, especially those espousing the medical benefits of any sort of crystal apart from those found in Folger's.
re: OP. I don't... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 7:49 PM on February 5, 2006
MeTa post:
At the risk of offending a number of...
christmas was a saturday morning three weeks ago. was at work, got called overhead to a code blue for a 90-something yr old lady who was in for pneumonia. she had complained of chest discomfort, and her nurse went to get a machine to take some vitals down, when the patient's eyes widened. she yelled out, "THIS IS IT!" then she collapsed back.
when i got there, she had no pulse. she wasn't breathing. there was a question of whether or not she was DNR: while it... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by herrdoktor
at 6:49 PM on December 24, 2005
