Ok some guys asked me to do max player modification to Call of Duty World at War, especially in the zombie mode.

Here are some progress pictures
Other is from my laptop and other is from my desktop.

I used 1.5 because I was too lazy to download zillion gigabyte patches, but will do that for the final release

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-Reaver

Hello everyone

Our TODO-list is pretty short now! Currently we’re working on:

• Master server code (for server list)
• No-render mode for dedicated server
• LAN host info socket
• Rendering server browser window as overlay (it’s a separate window at the moment)

~Smurfette

==Changelog==
Beta 15:
- Gears of War Support

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Hi there

Here’s some quick Q&A:

• Q: Do I have to run the game again to connect to another IP?
  A: Yes and No. The game runs with pre-set server IP from the loader (F9 triggers connection), but you can use a console command to connect elsewhere, for example:
  >> tk_connect_mp 192.168.0.15 28960
• Q: So, we are getting a console?
  A: Yes, even three. One, called WinConsole is a separate window, second, called DevConsole is a custom overlay console visible in-game. Third one is the original console, but it can be opened only with the .159 build of the game. You can  type in commands using all three of them!
• Q: Why on the videos we don’t see any console being used?
  A: Simple, I was using FRAPS for the video capturing and it doesn’t capture separate windows such as WinConsole.
• Q: Server-browser?
  A: Yes, final loader will have a server browser with 2 tabs: online games (internet connection required) and local games (no interned connection required).
• Q: What about our stats?
  A: Loader will ask you for your ‘ID name’ which will be locally assigned to your stats/power-ups etc. Nickname can be set using a different edit box (currently changeable using the console).
• Q: Will it be possible to host a game for more than 18 players?
  A: I need to test how stable this patch is. If the tests go fine I will put it into the final version.
• Q: Dedicated server mode. How is it?
  A: Loader will run the game with super-minimum gfx requirements. WinConsole will be open. Later, loader will automatically execute server.cfg file. Map rotation should work. Remote administration – maybe, depends on the demand.
• Q: Why is it Steam-less? It will allow pirates to run the game!
  A: Well, two reasons. First one, steam emulation is a key feature which makes it all work. It’s not just optional. Second, with your original Steam, our loader could be detected as a cheat and your account could get banned. We might code a DRM module that would make sure user has a legit copy installed, but DRMs as we all know, can be easily bypassed, resulting all this hard work being a waste of time.

Oh, and here is another short video:

And another (custom console preview):

~Smurfette

Hello everyone!

After few days of work with durkka (he rocks), I’ve finally managed to get something stable enough for a public announcement. Soooo, here are some videos that might interest you all, all of them were captured while running the latest version of the game (174) and totally Steam-less.

1. Connect() test while the server is offline.
   
2. Connect() test to a local lobby.
   
3. Connect() test to a real server (with players that use Steam!)
   
4. Connect() + play test of the private match (joining to already running match works as well).
   

~Smurfette

Hello everyone.

Since a week I’m on 6-week sick leave from work (humeral bone fracture with displacement :/) and I’m not spending much time in front of my computer. Before you jump to the obvious *but but I want my dedicated servers now * I would like to point out three things:

• I know the demand for it is high and our user-base is loyally waiting for it. Trust me I know.
• I’m 100% sure it’s doable!
• I’ll be right back on it as soon as I’m off the “plaster of paris” from my hand & painkillers.

Now there’s one more thing to tell, we’ve decided to make it totally Steam-less after all. Thanks to s0beit and dudes that developed OpenSteamWorks we got our hands on just a proper framework to do that. Currently durkka who’s been working with me for a while is doing a research related to SteamMatchMaking code.

So guys: It will be done sooner (6 weeks) or later (9-10 weeks). Can’t do much about the 5-weeks from now. Please have some faith!

PS. On behalf of the whole team: Happy New Year, 2010!

~Smurfette

There is now a thread to post your “Not safe for work” pictures and videos(read my first post before posting).

Also remember to join our facebook community!

Not forgetting about my dev diary.

-Reaver