Appropriate Teams

grayscare0 · 12-25-2008, 12:11 AM

Hello,

Sorry if this question has been asked before; I tried searching with many different keywords but couldn't find anything.

I often play FF in a LAN environment, typically with four or less players, and we quite enjoy playing custom maps. However, I've noticed that when I host most custom maps (such as duel1 and the new Christmas map) on a non-dedicated server, I'm presented four teams when there are supposed to be two. I can select a team, but not a class. Is there some kind of command I need to enter to limit the number of teams or something?

Thanks,

grayscare0

Firefox11 · 12-25-2008, 12:30 AM

This happens because you are missing the .lua file for the map. Usually happens if you DL'd the map automatically from the server.

Try DL'ing it manually from any of the FF map sites (euh... someone can post the links please? D=!)

[AE] 82694 · 12-25-2008, 01:05 AM

Well I'm a bit behind on my map uploads but check my sig.

grayscare0 · 12-25-2008, 01:08 AM

Thanks for the response. I thought it was related to the .lua file, but I thought that was included in the autodownload. Thanks again. =)

[AE] 82694 · 12-25-2008, 01:11 AM

It all depends on how the mapper laid out the .res file weather you get the .lua or not. you can find the xmass map in the mapping section.

Ihmhi · 12-28-2008, 02:12 PM

This is one of the things we'd like to address in a future patch.

As it stands now, when your Lua is either:

a) missing

or

b) broken (didn't close a tag, bad code, etc.)

you get what many testers and devs have dubbed the Four Teams of Doom (or FToD).

What we'd like to do is for there to be a default Lua that loads up - just the basic stuff so you can actually spawn - along with a message at the beginning of the map. Something along the lines of "Error! The Lua file for this map is either missing or broken. Please check the console for errors."

**mervaka** · 12-29-2008, 01:08 PM

i didnt know that name or acronym existed? first i heard of it. you must be coining pointless phrases again

Circuitous · 12-30-2008, 03:41 AM

It's kind of his thing.

Ihmhi · 12-30-2008, 11:40 AM

Yeah, it is?

But Pon and I use it a lot, we really do! Ask him!

THE CHICKENS MADE ME DO IT!

Owoc · 01-01-2009, 12:48 AM

it's good though

Pon · 01-01-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ihmhi

But Pon and I use it a lot, we really do! Ask him!

I refuse to take any blame for such idiocy.

Firefox11 · 01-01-2009, 07:20 PM

lol xD

12-25-2008, 12:11 AM	#1
grayscare0 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Missouri Class/Position: Spy/Medic, Offense Gametype: Team Deathmatch Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Appropriate Teams Hello, Sorry if this question has been asked before; I tried searching with many different keywords but couldn't find anything. I often play FF in a LAN environment, typically with four or less players, and we quite enjoy playing custom maps. However, I've noticed that when I host most custom maps (such as duel1 and the new Christmas map) on a non-dedicated server, I'm presented four teams when there are supposed to be two. I can select a team, but not a class. Is there some kind of command I need to enter to limit the number of teams or something? Thanks, grayscare0

12-25-2008, 01:05 AM	#3
[AE] 82694 Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Well I'm a bit behind on my map uploads but check my sig. __________________ I Love GenghisTron . I miss you sooooo Much. LOL.

12-25-2008, 01:11 AM	#5
[AE] 82694 Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	It all depends on how the mapper laid out the .res file weather you get the .lua or not. you can find the xmass map in the mapping section. __________________ I Love GenghisTron . I miss you sooooo Much. LOL.

12-28-2008, 02:12 PM	#6
Ihmhi [AE] 0112 Ihmhi SJB Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newark, NJ, United States Class/Position: A little bit o' everythin' Gametype: Also a little bit o' everythin' Affiliations: [AE] Asseater, SJB Straight Jacket Brigade Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	This is one of the things we'd like to address in a future patch. As it stands now, when your Lua is either: a) missing or b) broken (didn't close a tag, bad code, etc.) you get what many testers and devs have dubbed the Four Teams of Doom (or FToD). What we'd like to do is for there to be a default Lua that loads up - just the basic stuff so you can actually spawn - along with a message at the beginning of the map. Something along the lines of "Error! The Lua file for this map is either missing or broken. Please check the console for errors." __________________ Support FF: Anime: The Thread: Reloaded The one and only anime thread on these here forums. Select the pistol, and then, select your horse.

12-30-2008, 03:41 AM	#8
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	It's kind of his thing. __________________ Look at all those dead links.

12-25-2008, 12:30 AM	#2
Firefox11 Join Date: Dec 2007 Class/Position: O&D: Pyro, Sniper Gametype: AvD Affiliations: FF.AvD [FF AvD/ID guild] Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	This happens because you are missing the .lua file for the map. Usually happens if you DL'd the map automatically from the server. Try DL'ing it manually from any of the FF map sites (euh... someone can post the links please? D=!)

12-25-2008, 01:08 AM	#4
grayscare0 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Missouri Class/Position: Spy/Medic, Offense Gametype: Team Deathmatch Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Thanks for the response. I thought it was related to the .lua file, but I thought that was included in the autodownload. Thanks again. =)

12-29-2008, 01:08 PM	#7
mervaka A Very Sound Guy! Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts Rated Helpful 15 Times	i didnt know that name or acronym existed? first i heard of it. you must be coining pointless phrases again

12-30-2008, 11:40 AM	#9
Ihmhi [AE] 0112 Ihmhi SJB Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newark, NJ, United States Class/Position: A little bit o' everythin' Gametype: Also a little bit o' everythin' Affiliations: [AE] Asseater, SJB Straight Jacket Brigade Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	Yeah, it is? But Pon and I use it a lot, we really do! Ask him! THE CHICKENS MADE ME DO IT! __________________ Support FF: Anime: The Thread: Reloaded The one and only anime thread on these here forums. Select the pistol, and then, select your horse.

01-01-2009, 12:48 AM	#10
Owoc natural selection player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: subset of R×R×R Class/Position: alien (fade), marine (comm) Gametype: classic ns Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	it's good though

01-01-2009, 07:20 PM	#12
Firefox11 Join Date: Dec 2007 Class/Position: O&D: Pyro, Sniper Gametype: AvD Affiliations: FF.AvD [FF AvD/ID guild] Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	lol xD

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