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by Do_Checkor
Sun May 31, 2015 10:18 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 4
Views: 1534

Re: Introduction

WB Lady Silver :)

As just posted in the other topic you mentioned - in about 2 hours an Entropy will get launched again:

http://descentbb.net/viewtopic.php?f=1& ... 74#p352674
by Do_Checkor
Sun May 31, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon
Replies: 13
Views: 4250

Re: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon

In about 2 hours an Entropy game in 300 baud Entropy - Level Halogen is about to start.

Get your stuff going! d3://87.106.136.253:2088
by Do_Checkor
Fri May 01, 2015 3:18 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon
Replies: 13
Views: 4250

Re: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon

You may want to join the "Bank Shot" Monsterball game this sunday afternoon!

Join d3://87.106.136.253:2088 to make yourself familiar :-)
by Do_Checkor
Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon
Replies: 13
Views: 4250

Re: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon

It will be on again for another game, Foil :)

Today it will be a classic Halcyon CTF at 1:30h PM CDT // 20:30h MESZ
by Do_Checkor
Fri Apr 17, 2015 11:00 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon
Replies: 13
Views: 4250

Re: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon

This sunday they are planning a "Circuit Breaker Reloaded 1.2" CTF at 1:30h PM CDT // 20:30h MESZ

http://www.descent3fischlein.de/bild_be ... =270&lng=2
by Do_Checkor
Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon
Replies: 13
Views: 4250

Re: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon

Tomorrow it will be a Glasshouse CTF. Can now be looked at on Descentforum.NET 8. Let me know if you got any issues!
by Do_Checkor
Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon
Replies: 13
Views: 4250

Re: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon

Yes we / the Germans / Descentforum.DE folks know about D:U - thanks for the hint S.T.!

I'll consider the idea of posting Descent related topics on their forums as well...
by Do_Checkor
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:28 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon
Replies: 13
Views: 4250

Re: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon

In 3 minutes it will be:

Deep Mining Colony (#300 baud) 3 team CTF

Download the mission: www.descentforum.net/missions/3b3t.zip and extract it to your "Descent3\missions" folder

if you'd like to join in!
by Do_Checkor
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon
Replies: 13
Views: 4250

Team Games revival - every sunday afternoon

Just wanted to let everyone know that (for a couple of weeks already now) we got a regular major team game running every Sunday (afternoon in the USA) TeamSpeak3 (while optional) server for the party: Server address: vex-mania.de:44444 Login: [Your nick name in game] Password: Vex-Ts (case sensitive...
by Do_Checkor
Sat Feb 07, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descentforum.DE moving to new server 2015
Replies: 0
Views: 1578

Descentforum.DE moving to new server 2015

Quick notice: It is Descentforum.DE's 14th birthday this weekend. I recently announced that the DF.DE project will move to a new server (DF.NET5) and new provider in a bit. The new game server has been bought and set up and is now being tested as Descentforum.DE 5.XX Note that - for the last 3 years...
by Do_Checkor
Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: D3 activity dismal
Replies: 32
Views: 9280

Re: D3 activity dismal

Welcome to the DBB, Goober!

You might want to check this out: viewtopic.php?p=346313#p346313
by Do_Checkor
Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descentforum.DE/SOD - how to launch your BOZ dedi server by a browser
Replies: 16
Views: 40653

Re: Descentforum.DE/SOD - launch your BOZ server by a web in

I could not find a thread where I said that there was a first SOD system - with no BOZ - just a plain D3 DEDI server - prior to the BOZ system as stated above. So this is supposed to be a quick general statement that there is a web interface where you can start a D3 server (if you want, it would not...
by Do_Checkor
Sat Jan 24, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descentforum.DE/SOD - how to launch your BOZ dedi server by a browser
Replies: 16
Views: 40653

Re: Descentforum.DE/SOD - launch your BOZ server by a web in

Probably right, Tebo! Well... As I said - checked the code and can't find an error. The logging was corrected now, too so if there was an issue in the future I could at least find out if it is my end, or just D3/Anticheat :) Another thing, though: Last weekend I added some security stuff to the code...
by Do_Checkor
Wed Jan 07, 2015 1:03 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descentforum.DE/SOD - how to launch your BOZ dedi server by a browser
Replies: 16
Views: 40653

Re: Descentforum.DE/SOD - launch your BOZ server by a web in

Cool! I'll be sure to check it out. I wouldn't want to put you to the trouble of camping a server, but I think I could probably set up some server command macros to quickly send BOZ over to the appropriate team. :idea: If it's not too much trouble, and you decide to activate it on SOD, I will defin...
by Do_Checkor
Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descentforum.DE/SOD - how to launch your BOZ dedi server by a browser
Replies: 16
Views: 40653

Re: Descentforum.DE/SOD - launch your BOZ server by a web in

because I didn't understand how the lineup worked (most kills/points, or just reverse order?) Oh yea: It is random order, which is why you struggled to understand. A more complex page code could change this a bit but then again the BOZ SOD system has barely been used at all until today. And there a...
by Do_Checkor
Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descentforum.DE/SOD - how to launch your BOZ dedi server by a browser
Replies: 16
Views: 40653

Re: Descentforum.DE/SOD - launch your BOZ server by a web in

Would be something to be able to do a BOZ vs Humans Team Anarchy! *nudge* *nudge* ;) I started that NOW. Unfortunately it won't stay like this for long. A server op would need to set the team of them BOZ. And this would get reset by timelimit or killgoal settings as well as BOZ rejoins. You could u...
by Do_Checkor
Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:34 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: OK TIME TO REVIVE D3 MULTIPLAYER!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2617

Re: OK TIME TO REVIVE D3 MULTIPLAYER!!!!

People play on Descentforum.NET if they are from South Africa, Slovakia, Russia, Australia(!), USA, Brazil, UK, Spain, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Switzerland,... USA Westcoast pings higher to NYC than Russia to Germany I think. Sigh... So sad the evolution of the internet did not even ...
by Do_Checkor
Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:12 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: OK TIME TO REVIVE D3 MULTIPLAYER!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2617

Re: OK TIME TO REVIVE D3 MULTIPLAYER!!!!

Been in alot of battles getting better when l dont have 1 sec LAG!! lol i miss hylocon CTF no servers running it we used to have big battles in there miss them. Someone needs to put it up on a server!!! Running again now. Problem with them big battles is that people sit in front of empty servers in...
by Do_Checkor
Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: OK TIME TO REVIVE D3 MULTIPLAYER!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2617

Re: OK TIME TO REVIVE D3 MULTIPLAYER!!!!

If you have a valid license by owning original CDs - it might be an option to download a working D3 "All Inclusive" build from Dateiliste: http://www.dateiliste.com/en/descent-3/32-download-descent-3/527-download-the-full-version-of-descent-3.html Tried it myself and had no other chance th...
by Do_Checkor
Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:55 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1061433

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

I always load firmware on the Teensy. Every board is tested before it leaves here. If the buyer doesn't specify, then I normally load the firmware that works with the most joysticks. I'll load the FFP w/FFB on yours. BTW...your email address in the form looks a bit strange. Could you send me a test...
by Do_Checkor
Tue Dec 02, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1061433

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

I understand.

Well: I'll happily take them, then, as per form confirmation. Forgot to mention firmware: Make them FFP please, but if you don't fancy it:
No worries. I have flashed 20 hex files myself through the Teensy tool, so I should be fine.

Good news! Thank you!
by Do_Checkor
Mon Dec 01, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro
Replies: 309
Views: 1061433

Re: Reverse Engineering the Force Feedback Pro

Hi there Scott! I tried to find out from skimming through this thread but am still not sure. So: This adapter actually does the precision pro FFB as well as 3D PRO, right? I'd be in for 2-20 - I am soldering the 3D pro ones by hand for years - mostly for the german / european Descent community - but...
by Do_Checkor
Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Configuration for LAN games
Replies: 4
Views: 9941

Re: Configuration for LAN games

It is important that all clients use the same UDP port if you want the server to appear in the multiplayer games list. So either there is NOTHING set in -"useport" for all of the games (incl. server) as this would revert to default 2092 or they are set to "-useport 2092" in the c...
by Do_Checkor
Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: GOG \ Steam
Replies: 1
Views: 1472

Re: GOG \ Steam

You need to get the Mercenary addon for the BP or try to install BPjustice: http://www.descentforum.net/pyromania/files/

However: If you can't get it going --> the Black Pyro is not a nice ship anyway (hated by many players because of imbalanced specs)
by Do_Checkor
Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:51 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: D3 activity dismal
Replies: 32
Views: 9280

Re: D3 activity dismal

Check the other sticky topics and join the chats on gamesurge and descentforum.net. The easiest way to get there would be to get a tool called "Vortex" from www.slyclan.de as you would get a game tracker along the chat and many other features to accompany with D3 ... Let me know if you run...
by Do_Checkor
Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Will GameSpy Multiplayer Shutting Down affect Descent 3?
Replies: 2
Views: 2054

Re: Will GameSpy Multiplayer Shutting Down affect Descent 3?

Hi PJ! Potentially it is going to affect us, yes... However: Our community / gameplay does NOT depend on GameSpy. Thanks to "esa" we've got a second tracker at http://d3.descent.cx/tracker.d3 and there is another one from "coolchris" (which is going to be released shortly). Vorte...
by Do_Checkor
Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Ban because of alias theft and file hacking
Replies: 1
Views: 8888

Ban because of alias theft and file hacking

In short: Hacking Descent files is not allowed. Hacking Descent pilot files might result into bans (from server operators) Using other pilots' alias in more than 5 occasions (different pilots) resulted in the first ban for YEARS today. Can I please get a message of acceptance that the above actions ...
by Do_Checkor
Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: descent 3 mac
Replies: 7
Views: 2040

Re: descent 3 mac

Sigma: While I understand there are issues to legally get stuff over there (and I completely understand your frustration about that) we got to keep some rules up here. If you use / download any "hacked" / "stolen" / "illegal" stuff yourself - that is a completely differ...
by Do_Checkor
Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: descent 3 mac
Replies: 7
Views: 2040

Re: descent 3 mac

Thanks, Top Gun! And good to see you! It is illegal to download the game from any site where you don't pay for the game. Sigma: We've been through this and once more I am politely asking you to keep suggestions like the above for yourself. Thanks... (( Edit: I accidentally referred to "Sirius&q...
by Do_Checkor
Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: descent 3 mac
Replies: 7
Views: 2040

Re: descent 3 mac

Descent 3 is not free yet. But you can buy it from here:

http://www.gog.com/game/descent_3_expansion

Thanks!

checky
by Do_Checkor
Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descentforum.DE/SOD - how to launch your BOZ dedi server by a browser
Replies: 16
Views: 40653

Re: Descentforum.DE/SOD - launch your BOZ server by a web in

The interface got some updates so it is now fully compatible with the recent versions of Firefox, Chrome, and Opera. It also been tested successful with the native Android browser. Before the update the sliders only really worked well in Opera ... Again: If you want to start your own BOZ dedi server...
by Do_Checkor
Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Anyone still play?
Replies: 6
Views: 2516

Re: Anyone still play?

There is online multiplayer action every day, but it is usually not more than 2-3 games at once - and as 10 years ago - about the same ~5 missions being played. There are like 50+ servers online still. If things are calm - as in: there is no real player - there are some servers with virtual multipla...
by Do_Checkor
Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: ServerOps BulletinBoard
Replies: 40
Views: 128245

Re: ServerOps BulletinBoard

Another attempt to receive some updates on this. Grendel, Badlander, USA South East server aka. EastCoast, Over the hill gang servers don't contribute to the stats (anymore) which is now leading the admins of www.d3stats.de to the assumption there is no interest anymore and the project should become...
by Do_Checkor
Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descentforum.DE/SOD - how to launch your BOZ dedi server by a browser
Replies: 16
Views: 40653

Re: Descentforum.DE/SOD - launch your BOZ server by a web in

Yes that is right. A service like Shiva hosted back in the days is available for ~9 years at Descentforum.NET but did not receive much attention as it was available for members / donors only until a while ago. The SOD on DF.NET is still available and will receive some updates soon. But this is a BOZ...
by Do_Checkor
Thu Nov 28, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descentforum.DE/SOD - how to launch your BOZ dedi server by a browser
Replies: 16
Views: 40653

Re: Descentforum.DE/SOD - launch your BOZ server by a web in

A lot of improvements have been added after the initial successful testing.

A real multi language support for the help features is currently my primary target.

Get your test account now - or register with www.descentforum.de as the accounts might be used for the BOZ SOD system soon...
by Do_Checkor
Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:28 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: How do I play in 2013
Replies: 60
Views: 19470

Re: How do I play in 2013

Calling Cat "bro" just sounds odd to me. :) :roll:
by Do_Checkor
Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Changes to Descentforum.NET servers
Replies: 5
Views: 11279

Re: Changes to Descentforum.NET servers

The BOZ SOD tool a while because of so many other topics which needed addressing.

However: The early version is now available.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15534&p=328534&sid= ... 17#p328534
by Do_Checkor
Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descentforum.DE/SOD - how to launch your BOZ dedi server by a browser
Replies: 16
Views: 40653

Descentforum.DE/SOD - how to launch your BOZ dedi server by a browser

A SOD (server on demand system) system to support the BOZ (multiplayer AI) is available (since 2013) for the public. In short: You can go to a web site, fill a form, and launch your preferred mission (the list is quite limited due to compatibility, though) to run with the BOZ AI (developed by SuperS...
by Do_Checkor
Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: How do I play in 2013
Replies: 60
Views: 19470

Re: How do I play in 2013

Behemoth wrote:Bro,
Huh? :p
by Do_Checkor
Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: 30 PPS mod
Replies: 15
Views: 52302

Re: 30 PPS mod