1.1 Patch Imminent

Mulchman MM · 10-31-2007, 05:57 PM

Just a heads up that the 1.1 patch is about to come out - like tonight (Wednesday) PST or tomorrow morning (Thursday) PST.

We're planning to primarily release through CrosuS (click this text to go to the site) with torrents as well. CrosuS is similar to STEAM - here's a blurb from the site:

Quote:

CrosuS is a complete game management system. It provides a central download and update mechanism for an ever-expanding list of games and mods, plus it displays a browsable list of games along with screenshots, descriptions, user ratings and comments to help you find new things to play. In addition to the download features, CrosuS also contains a built-in IRC chat client to help find other players to talk to, it contains a news notification system to keep you updated on Isotx or game developments, and we're planning to host some game tournaments through CrosuS.

Our vision for CrosuS is for it to become a community-driven tool. We allow users add mods to CrosuS themselves so that content appears quickly, and reflects what the gaming community want, we're working on a matchmaking system to help schedule games, and we're working on integrating more of these items into the Hive website.

Through CrosuS you'll be able to easily update your 1.0 version of Fortress Forever to 1.1 by only downloading the files that have changed (and all with the click of one button).

We'll also have a full 1.1 .zip file (597 MB) and a 1.0->1.1 incremental .zip file (87.1 MB) available via .torrent from the start.

If you would like to host a mirror please let us know somehow.

SmellyCat · 10-31-2007, 05:58 PM

Neat. Worth posting twice for sure.

public_slots_free · 10-31-2007, 05:58 PM

i wont mirror but i'll download and help seed.

DrEvil · 10-31-2007, 06:05 PM

Just to preempt the inevitable comments about installing a steam-like program for FF, I wanted to add that releasing FF on Steam isn't an option for us now. If Valve can work out the logistics for it you can bet that we will, but for now Crosus is the only steam-like freely usable service available to mods. In addition there is many mods and games on Crosus already so hopefully you can find more use out of it than just FF.

Why are we using Crosus?

There is a lot to gain by having the ability to provide small incremental updates to the game, especially for a small team. Had we released 1.0 on Crosus we could have been rolling out more frequent updates all this time. The 'release early and often' concept is very difficult to pull off on a small team. Alot of effort goes into just the packaging and uploading of distributable content, finding mirrors, etc. Crosus saves time on the developer and user side.

KubeDawg · 10-31-2007, 06:06 PM

O SNAP O SNAP O SNAP!!

*faints* *>.< forgets feigning is not possible in FF* *shoots self instead*

This is like an early Christmas present. Lets just hope it's not the equivalent to a bucket of coal...

I won't mirror, because I don't know the capability of my web host, but I will spam the shit out of the FF servers I go to!

Nurdbot · 10-31-2007, 06:10 PM

Hurray! I just hope we get a buttload of players that stay with the patch release.

*Dusts off his Wrench*

Dr.Satan · 10-31-2007, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KubeDawg

I won't mirror, because I don't know the capability of my web host, but I will spam the shit out of the FF servers I go to!

Trust...as soon as it is officially released I am literally going to copy and paste a link to the dl to every single person on my steam friends list...I think if everyone does that we'll be good to go!

Also I suggest binding a key to spam the release in game as well something like:

Code:

bind KP_ENTER "say FF 1.1 finally released!!! Go to "random link" 
to download NOW!"

Of course replace "ramdon link" with whatever site is hosting it!

Desyphur · 10-31-2007, 06:13 PM

OH SHIT!

AWESOME!

I can't wait! All the fixed bugs and added stuff :O

SmellyCat · 10-31-2007, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Satan

Of course replace "ramdon link" with whatever site is hosting it!

How about fortress-forever.com?

Dr.Satan · 10-31-2007, 06:16 PM

that would work just perfect I think!

EDIT: Provided they update the front page...

barronofhellion · 10-31-2007, 06:17 PM

SPOOOOGEEE SPOOOGEEE SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOGEEE..... FAP FAP FAP SPOOOOODGEGEEEEEE ahhh now my head will untilt !

Dr.Uudge · 10-31-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrEvil

Just to preempt the inevitable comments about installing a steam-like program for FF, I wanted to add that releasing FF on Steam isn't an option for us now. If Valve can work out the logistics for it you can bet that we will, but for now Crosus is the only steam-like freely usable service available to mods. In addition there is many mods and games on Crosus already so hopefully you can find more use out of it than just FF.

Why are we using Crosus?

There is a lot to gain by having the ability to provide small incremental updates to the game, especially for a small team. Had we released 1.0 on Crosus we could have been rolling out more frequent updates all this time. The 'release early and often' concept is very difficult to pull off on a small team. Alot of effort goes into just the packaging and uploading of distributable content, finding mirrors, etc. Crosus saves time on the developer and user side.

Oh ok. Is crosus going to be used for future patches as well, or future small-increment updates?

DrEvil · 10-31-2007, 06:22 PM

Yes, hopefully it works out and we can update users with incremental patches and content updates. It also has functionality to download and install 3rd party maps.

KubeDawg · 10-31-2007, 06:24 PM

I can guarantee there will be a butt load of people flocking here tonight for the patch. Sadly, my old clan probably won't be convinced as they just switched to TF2...

Anywho, after the update goes through, can we get an official list of features/fixes that happened?

Mulchman MM · 10-31-2007, 06:36 PM

The changelog thread is pretty much everything that's going in.

1.1 Changelog

Desyphur · 10-31-2007, 06:55 PM

I downloaded CrosuS, because it's awesome

Skanky Butterpuss · 10-31-2007, 07:07 PM

This should probably go on the main page as well...

Magical-Mark · 10-31-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Satan

Trust...as soon as it is officially released I am literally going to copy and paste a link to the dl to every single person on my steam friends list...I think if everyone does that we'll be good to go!

Also I suggest binding a key to spam the release in game as well something like:

Code:

bind KP_ENTER "say FF 1.1 finally released!!! Go to "random link" 
to download NOW!"

Of course replace "ramdon link" with whatever site is hosting it!

Aha!
Let's all do this, it is a great idea, random link could also be www.fortress-forever.com

Now FF1.1WILLOUT :P
I cannot wait for it.

Dr.Satan · 10-31-2007, 07:19 PM

Yay...I'm soooooo happy!

I posted a new thread everywhere i could think of to get the word out at the following places:

Code:

http://www.ugcleague.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7694

http://forums.thecatacombs.net/showthread.php?t=99407

http://www.fortresspimp.net/forums/showthread.php?p=12861#post12861

http://www.ozfortress.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13

http://forums.tfleague.com/showthread.php?p=79972#post79972

http://www.editlife.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=7578#7578

http://interlopers.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=246533#246533

http://forums.gamershell.com/index.php?act=ST&f=81&t=18839

http://forums.filefront.com/general-gaming/336464-fortress-
forever.html#post4008946

It's all the same exact thread, but just so you all know here's what I put:

Code:

Thread Title: Fortress Forever Patch

It's finally here...The dev's over at FF have been working non-stop to
 get everything up and running. And have officially announced that the patch
 will be released either tonight(10/31) or tomorrow(11/1)!

So for all you guys out there that were turned off by the bugs and problems
 with FF I strongly urge you to dl the patch and give FF another chance!

For news and updates please pop on over to the FF forums:

HERE for news on the updates

HERE for a full list of the features and fixes that will be implemented! 

~I will update this once the release has officially been made and I hope to
 see you all in game!

P.S. If anyone has a registered user ID to the STA forums please post something in there...I can't seem to register for some reason!

P.P.S. I really hope this isn't a joke or anything cause then I would look like a real ass!

barronofhellion · 10-31-2007, 07:23 PM

need to inform PHL , and others like gamershell and what not. ibtl

10-31-2007, 06:06 PM	#5
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: {Milds}	O SNAP O SNAP O SNAP!! faints >.< forgets feigning is not possible in FF shoots self instead This is like an early Christmas present. Lets just hope it's not the equivalent to a bucket of coal... I won't mirror, because I don't know the capability of my web host, but I will spam the shit out of the FF servers I go to! __________________ I got a fever, and the only prescription is more DM maps.

10-31-2007, 06:13 PM	#8
Desyphur OHH! OHHH NOOO! Wiki Team Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007	OH SHIT! AWESOME! I can't wait! All the fixed bugs and added stuff :O __________________ Frenchtoast said: You're just.... sucking the joy out of life one joke at a time...

10-31-2007, 06:16 PM	#10
Dr.Satan UGC FF Head Admin Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greeley, CO Class/Position: O Med / Scout Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [AE] / UNDEAD\|	that would work just perfect I think! EDIT: Provided they update the front page... __________________ FF Community Map Pack(s): 1 / 2 Click here for all your Fortress Forever downloading needs! (Released) conc_school \| (Beta) ff_alchimy_b1 \| (Beta) ff_mulch_faf_b1 \| (Beta) ff_hellion_classic_b3 \| Texture Pack

10-31-2007, 06:24 PM	#14
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: {Milds}	I can guarantee there will be a butt load of people flocking here tonight for the patch. Sadly, my old clan probably won't be convinced as they just switched to TF2... Anywho, after the update goes through, can we get an official list of features/fixes that happened? __________________ I got a fever, and the only prescription is more DM maps.

10-31-2007, 06:36 PM	#15
Mulchman MM Retired FF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lacey, WA	The changelog thread is pretty much everything that's going in. 1.1 Changelog __________________ Head of the Orca Revolution (TM)

10-31-2007, 05:58 PM	#2
SmellyCat Darknight Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England	Neat. Worth posting twice for sure.

10-31-2007, 05:58 PM	#3
public_slots_free Join Date: Sep 2007	i wont mirror but i'll download and help seed.

10-31-2007, 06:05 PM	#4
DrEvil Retired FF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Just to preempt the inevitable comments about installing a steam-like program for FF, I wanted to add that releasing FF on Steam isn't an option for us now. If Valve can work out the logistics for it you can bet that we will, but for now Crosus is the only steam-like freely usable service available to mods. In addition there is many mods and games on Crosus already so hopefully you can find more use out of it than just FF. Why are we using Crosus? There is a lot to gain by having the ability to provide small incremental updates to the game, especially for a small team. Had we released 1.0 on Crosus we could have been rolling out more frequent updates all this time. The 'release early and often' concept is very difficult to pull off on a small team. Alot of effort goes into just the packaging and uploading of distributable content, finding mirrors, etc. Crosus saves time on the developer and user side.

10-31-2007, 06:10 PM	#6
Nurdbot Join Date: Sep 2007	Hurray! I just hope we get a buttload of players that stay with the patch release. Dusts off his Wrench

10-31-2007, 06:17 PM	#11
barronofhellion Join Date: Apr 2007	SPOOOOGEEE SPOOOGEEE SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOGEEE..... FAP FAP FAP SPOOOOODGEGEEEEEE ahhh now my head will untilt !

10-31-2007, 06:22 PM	#13
DrEvil Retired FF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Yes, hopefully it works out and we can update users with incremental patches and content updates. It also has functionality to download and install 3rd party maps.

10-31-2007, 06:55 PM	#16
Desyphur OHH! OHHH NOOO! Wiki Team Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007	I downloaded CrosuS, because it's awesome __________________ Frenchtoast said: You're just.... sucking the joy out of life one joke at a time...

10-31-2007, 07:07 PM	#17
Skanky Butterpuss Beware the Hammer D&A Member Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: Sabotaging your shit. Affiliations: :}\|, mimic, /KBN/	This should probably go on the main page as well... __________________ Etzell: Skanky Etzell: The Wings are fucking fantastic Etzell: They really are Etzell: But even SAYING that makes me want to vomit

10-31-2007, 07:23 PM	#20
barronofhellion Join Date: Apr 2007	need to inform PHL , and others like gamershell and what not. ibtl

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