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 RoelerCoaster
USER: MMI
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 Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 19:02 Post subject: Re: Personal opinion about i4games + List of bad maps
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| ChAiNsAw wrote: | ...
CTF-(Roel)Octogon => Must be nogravity
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Well, when there are more people that would like this map low-grav, I can make it. I think low-grav doesn't suit this map well, but that's just my opinion.
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 iKwah^<3.uK
USER: ICEHAWK
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 20:35 Post subject: |
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| Medic wrote: | | Note that I don't pay each game server individually. I pay for a dedicated server computer on which I run any game servers I wish (or almost). |
Aha, i see, fair enough then ^^, but still some of the servers are unused :p
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 ShaDiE
USER: SHADIE
i4Games Trustee
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 21:12 Post subject: |
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| IceHawk wrote: | | Medic wrote: | | Note that I don't pay each game server individually. I pay for a dedicated server computer on which I run any game servers I wish (or almost). |
Aha, i see, fair enough then ^^, but still some of the servers are unused :p |
Fact is, we have servers people asked for, lots of people wanted a zero ping server, now we have one and nobodys there.
i4g tries to offer what people like but we cant give up on a server thats not there for so long yet imho. 
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 }ElitE{Scorp!o
USER: 5C0RP10
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 21:48 Post subject: |
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Glad to see I contributed so much 
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 [i4g]Atomolwka
USER: ATOMOLWKA
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 21:51 Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Fact is, we have servers people asked for, lots of people wanted a zero ping server, now we have one and nobodys there.
i4g tries to offer what people like but we cant give up on a server thats not there for so long yet imho |
Indeed i was the first(or not)to ask for a zp server and i always play there when i have time
but whats the fun playing with bots ?
I totally agree with u Shadie
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 }Elite{Moon`
USER: MOONDRAGON
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 05:48 Post subject: |
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Well, that's how people are, really. :/ Live and learn.
What bothers me most though, as mentioned before, is that the servers are lagging much as of late. It's becoming extremely annoying to play BT, because you die when you lag, and especially in big, hard maps you wouldn't want that. Maybe it's the provider, but maybe it can be solved by taking one of the servers offline. Maybe try taking the UT3 server offline, and see how it goes. You don't got anything to lose there, so why not give it a try?
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 DanBennett
USER: DANOMANUK
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 06:21 Post subject: |
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| 5C0RP10 wrote: | | Glad to see I contributed so much |
Just to make you happy:
Thing is with your post is that it's wrong.
Removing a server will not contribute to less costs as they are all on the one box. It does not cost extra for another hosted server on one extra box.
Also, if there was 2 iCTF servers then i'm really unsure that this will make any diff at all and wether people will still use the 2nd server.
IF there was a 2nd server for iCTF - It would probably have to have an automatic system to be used well.
FOR EXAMPLE:
If you join the iCTF Server and it is full, instead of UT denying you you will seamlessly be redirected to the other iCTF server.
More people will then join on the 2nd server itself by seeing another player or more people will seamlessly connect to the 2nd server when they try to join iCTF1 and find out it is full or their space is taken.
It means currently playing players that have their space taken upon reconnect can still easily play.
BUT Again, Theres a big issue on whether players will stay there or not long enough as they will probably watch the first server still to get in on there.
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 delete_my_account
USER: K_BUNNY
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 07:54 Post subject: |
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I'd be happy now sam if i were you 
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 [i4g]ConAir
USER: CONAIR
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:51 Post subject: |
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| ChAiNsAw wrote: | I know that it doesn't even take a minute but many people just don't want to close ut, then register and all of that just to play a fast game.
First they want to play, look if it's fun. And if they like it then they will eventually register for the other server. We need to atract people to i4games and I think that is a good way.
If we only have this one server to change in a non login iCTF server, with good maps (all those fast maps like woot or andaction and many other) and all the bad ones removed this place will be much more crowded I think. |
Sorry for bringing up an old comment, but I'm not as active as I want to be, cause I'm writing my thesis. Tbh, I think it's a nice idea to get more people in it by Ravenatic & Chainsaw, but I feel that we also need to organize something to promote these servers. Like settling a certain date with a Trustee or Admin to arrange an online server meeting. Offc, use IRC to arrange it. If like six people enter the server and without the login others will come and more people will see the i4games brand. Maybe you can build in a small notice (Something like the login-thing), that registered members see more. Stats/iCTF nonzp server/BT Servers. The exclusive stuff.
Offcourse it will also bring along lamers and even banned players (ever been on other zp publicservers?) (I doubt it will happen a lot though, unless they have an informant). But then comes in the Trustee to correct these people and show them around in a friendly way. Or let them see the exit door.
In order to do this, I think you only need one or two Trustees for about an hour a week or so to arrange a thing like this. And there is always someone around on IRC in case things get out of hand, so emergency rescue units are always nearby.
I suggest to do this on zp server and on SA server, which are both very popular mods, but not very well played here. You might even do it for the UT 3 server too, just don't know how many people play that game. I never see anyone on that server tbh. On ZP and SA at least sometimes I see people. 
Btw, if you really don't want it for some reason. Cause time, well everyone lacks it. Well, than here is another suggestion, allthough I think the first option is more succesfull. Use the email members function more often, arrange an online meeting like previously stated. If a small amount of players (maybe just a bunch of players of one clan like ]MeRc[?) is actively there, others who will use the website to play on i4g will also join the zp or SA server. Arrange it through IRC to get a nice bunch of people on the server at the same time and not spread during the day.
I know the next thing I'm going is probably not appreciated but I'll say it anyway. It's the thought that counts, I hope. You could also reward the fact that people come and play. Reward them with a playing point. Just make some exceptions/rules to that, like you have to play at least 5 hours on i4g servers to actually receive the player point. I know that this takes time to process, so that might be the weak link about it.
Thanks for reading this. I hope you liked it, cause I really want to help getting i4g more active again. Give it some good thoughts before you comment this, cause back in the days there were nights you did actually had to reserve a free spot on the servers at a certain time. Now I can join whenever I want most of the times.
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 ChA1NsAw
USER: CHAINSAW
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:06 Post subject: |
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Thx for the idea but I think the arrangements will never work, however one thing you said I found a good idea. A little bit different but fine: For every x hours you play on the ZP server you get 1 point to play on the Insta server.
Altough I doubt the chances these will work, I find them a little bit farfetched.
But thanks for them anyway.
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Am_A_Bitch
USER: DANCEBITCH
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 15:30 Post subject: |
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why not try before u buy!:o)
medic why not let new players,play for 1 hour or two maps,after that they have to register,to play any more.
i don't no if its possible,but it is the way to go,to get more members in,to see how i4g "is great"
u don't have to thank me for the surgestion,if u r able to do it,and u do it,that would make me smile,because its the only surgestion,that is good!:o)
i think this is a bit off topic,but hey lol
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 nierd_2
USER: METOCH
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 16:11 Post subject: |
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i lol'ed.
50% off in januari when you play on the igib servers !
you suggest a trial? hey wait... is this a mmorpg?
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ChA1NsAw
USER: CHAINSAW
Rampage
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 16:17 Post subject: |
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| DANCEBITCH wrote: | why not try before u buy! )
medic why not let new players,play for 1 hour or two maps,after that they have to register,to play any more.
i don't no if its possible,but it is the way to go,to get more members in,to see how i4g "is great"
u don't have to thank me for the surgestion,if u r able to do it,and u do it,that would make me smile,because its the only surgestion,that is good!)
i think this is a bit off topic,but hey lol |
Hmm, great idea accually
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 [i4g]Medic
USER: MEDIC
 i4Games Head Admin
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 16:18 Post subject: |
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The "try before registering" option has already been on the table. But due to security issues it wasn't made. For instance, a banned member could easily use the free hour, etc.
But if I figure out a way to efficiently prevent that, why not.
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Am_A_Bitch
USER: DANCEBITCH
Dominating
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 16:38 Post subject: |
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medic what i mean is....new names,new ip's,can try for one hour,any time off day if the you r new to the server.
if the ip and name is new to the server,it should allow 1 hour free time until,u get a message saying...>
Welcome to i4g
if u wish to play anymore
please register
its free
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