Does CorsuS mean periodic patches / updates instead of huge one's that take months?

Dr.Satan · 11-01-2007, 06:23 PM

Sorry bout the huge title, but i tried to make it as specific as possible so a Dev will look here:

Now that you guys (dev's) have decided to use this program, does that mean that instead of having to wait for a full patch up-date (months / weeks) you will be able to release some of the not so major changes periodically on CorsuS? Such as the one DrEvil stated HERE?

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Originally Posted by DrEvil

I think this was a mistaken code change. We'll get it sorted back to how it was ASAP.

DrEvil · 11-01-2007, 06:24 PM

That's the idea yea.

Dr.Satan · 11-01-2007, 06:31 PM

RIGHT ON!!! Does CorsuS have an auto update function or will the updates be reported here?

~also ty for the quick reply.

On that note for anyone who had trouble's dl'ing thru CorsuS you have to create an account and THEN dl if not it will just sit there. SO create an account NOW!

11-01-2007, 06:35 PM

I like the idea. If this implemented early enough it will become a regular routine for all players to use.

Maybe you should consider taking manual installation d/l's down all together? That way people will be forced to become familiar with the auto update(s).

DrEvil · 11-01-2007, 07:29 PM

The crappy part is there isn't currently an automatic way for server ops to update their servers, esp linux servers, so in the case of some fixes that are server side as well the bottleneck would be getting servers to update.

Dr.Satan · 11-01-2007, 07:58 PM

ah I see...well lame! What if you just name the file Server Update package or something...geneally if people see that they will ignore it unless they have a server and will opt for the CorsuS way (especially if it's either that or the "server file")

Most people are gullable. They will believe what you tell them b/c you are in a position of leadership...

Dr.Uudge · 11-01-2007, 08:38 PM

hey will i need to make an accout? I was under the impression that i didn't have to sign up in order to receive FF updates if i used crosus, but it seems on other threads, that signing up is a must in order to get updates?

Dr.Satan · 11-01-2007, 09:28 PM

I think you do need to set up an account to get the updates...

Mulchman MM · 11-01-2007, 10:05 PM

Yeah, you have to make an account in CrosuS (if you have a www.isotx.com login I believe that will work as well).

Dr.Satan · 11-01-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mulchman MM

Yeah, you have to make an account in CrosuS (if you have a www.isotx.com login I believe that will work as well).

you should up-date the main page to say something about subsequent updates being released througth CrosuS and setting up an acct.

stino · 11-02-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DrEvil

The crappy part is there isn't currently an automatic way for server ops to update their servers, esp linux servers, so in the case of some fixes that are server side as well the bottleneck would be getting servers to update.

use SVN or CSV instaid of crosus, those have also linux version and can even be used to update 1 file

and those allow anonymous logins to get the content, all you need is to build mirrors network, but i'm sure you'll find people willing to host the content servers

JECS · 11-02-2007, 09:40 AM

wow..do not make this mandatory... if the only way i am able to update my game is with some thirdparty software then im going to end up not playing ff anymore, sooner than expected

*everyone applause*

Ihmhi · 11-02-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mulchman MM

Yeah, you have to make an account in CrosuS (if you have a www.isotx.com login I believe that will work as well).

What would be cool is if you could work something out with Crosus where signing up for Crosus gets you a forum account at FF and signing up for the FF forums gets you an account at Crosus.

It could not be grandfathered in (due to the very likely possibility that names used on FF forums are already taken at Crosus, and vice versa), but it would be an awesome feature for the future.

Plus maybe working out such a deal would warrant a news post on both sites, i.e. "Fortress Forever and Crosus team up".

Dr.Satan · 11-02-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ihmhi

What would be cool is if you could work something out with Crosus where signing up for Crosus gets you a forum account at FF and signing up for the FF forums gets you an account at Crosus.

It could not be grandfathered in (due to the very likely possibility that names used on FF forums are already taken at Crosus, and vice versa), but it would be an awesome feature for the future.

Plus maybe working out such a deal would warrant a news post on both sites, i.e. "Fortress Forever and Crosus team up".

That would be cool!

@JECS - what difference would it make? Steam won't host b/c of legal reasons so no matter what you have to go somewhere externally to get the file. Why not make a uniform way of doing it so that everyone get's it at the same time?

SoBe Green · 11-02-2007, 02:48 PM

There aren't any legal reasons Steam can't support mods. Its supposed to be something they plan on doing (or so they say).

Skanky Butterpuss · 11-02-2007, 07:16 PM

SVN built into the FF main menu would be fucking awesome...

JECS · 11-02-2007, 07:51 PM

i would rather just download an installer or an archive of the changed files and put them in the directory myself

Dr.Satan · 11-02-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JECS

i would rather just download an installer or an archive of the changed files and put them in the directory myself

lol makes since I guess, but if it were through steam would you really quit playing b/c of it? That just makes no since IMO b/c it would be easier for you. If it were automatic I don't see why that would be an issue.

JECS · 11-02-2007, 08:10 PM

i almost stopped playing tfc and cs because of steam. i miss the old won days. its bad enough im forced to use steam i dont want to install another program. if it were to download from steam instead of crosus that would be fine, but i have no intentions of installing something else. ill just go back to tfc if that happens.

4est · 11-02-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JECS

i almost stopped playing tfc and cs because of steam. i miss the old won days. its bad enough im forced to use steam i dont want to install another program. if it were to download from steam instead of crosus that would be fine, but i have no intentions of installing something else. ill just go back to tfc if that happens.

It's not a program that you use for authentication and are required to use for gameplay.

It's a system for easy updates.

If that is too much for you to bother with, how do you survive the interweb?

11-01-2007, 06:31 PM	#3
Dr.Satan Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greeley, CO Class/Position: Med / Solly Gametype: PAYLOAD Affiliations: DET- Posts Rated Helpful 19 Times	RIGHT ON!!! Does CorsuS have an auto update function or will the updates be reported here? ~also ty for the quick reply. On that note for anyone who had trouble's dl'ing thru CorsuS you have to create an account and THEN dl if not it will just sit there. SO create an account NOW! __________________ FF Community Map Pack(s): 1 / 2 (Released) conc_school \| hellion_classic \| ksour_PAYLOAD \| mulch_faf (Beta) alchimy_b1 (Lua) base_payload_2015 (Models) props_trainyard Support FF:

11-01-2007, 07:58 PM	#6
Dr.Satan Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greeley, CO Class/Position: Med / Solly Gametype: PAYLOAD Affiliations: DET- Posts Rated Helpful 19 Times	ah I see...well lame! What if you just name the file Server Update package or something...geneally if people see that they will ignore it unless they have a server and will opt for the CorsuS way (especially if it's either that or the "server file") Most people are gullable. They will believe what you tell them b/c you are in a position of leadership... __________________ FF Community Map Pack(s): 1 / 2 (Released) conc_school \| hellion_classic \| ksour_PAYLOAD \| mulch_faf (Beta) alchimy_b1 (Lua) base_payload_2015 (Models) props_trainyard Support FF:

11-01-2007, 09:28 PM	#8
Dr.Satan Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greeley, CO Class/Position: Med / Solly Gametype: PAYLOAD Affiliations: DET- Posts Rated Helpful 19 Times	I think you do need to set up an account to get the updates... __________________ FF Community Map Pack(s): 1 / 2 (Released) conc_school \| hellion_classic \| ksour_PAYLOAD \| mulch_faf (Beta) alchimy_b1 (Lua) base_payload_2015 (Models) props_trainyard Support FF:

11-01-2007, 10:05 PM	#9
Mulchman MM Retired FF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lacey, WA Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Yeah, you have to make an account in CrosuS (if you have a www.isotx.com login I believe that will work as well). __________________ Head of the Orca Revolution (TM)

11-02-2007, 07:16 PM	#16
Skanky Butterpuss Beware the Hammer D&A Member Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: Sabotaging your shit. Affiliations: :}\|, mimic, /KBN/ Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	SVN built into the FF main menu would be fucking awesome... __________________ Support FF: Etzell: Skanky Etzell: The Wings are fucking fantastic Etzell: They really are Etzell: But even SAYING that makes me want to vomit

11-01-2007, 06:24 PM	#2
DrEvil Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	That's the idea yea.

11-01-2007, 06:35 PM	#4
Fathom Guest Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I like the idea. If this implemented early enough it will become a regular routine for all players to use. Maybe you should consider taking manual installation d/l's down all together? That way people will be forced to become familiar with the auto update(s).

11-01-2007, 07:29 PM	#5
DrEvil Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	The crappy part is there isn't currently an automatic way for server ops to update their servers, esp linux servers, so in the case of some fixes that are server side as well the bottleneck would be getting servers to update.

11-01-2007, 08:38 PM	#7
Dr.Uudge in-game as Dr.Ainpipe Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	hey will i need to make an accout? I was under the impression that i didn't have to sign up in order to receive FF updates if i used crosus, but it seems on other threads, that signing up is a must in order to get updates?

11-02-2007, 09:40 AM	#12
JECS Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	wow..do not make this mandatory... if the only way i am able to update my game is with some thirdparty software then im going to end up not playing ff anymore, sooner than expected everyone applause

11-02-2007, 02:48 PM	#15
SoBe Green SoBe Yourself Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Russellville, AR Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	There aren't any legal reasons Steam can't support mods. Its supposed to be something they plan on doing (or so they say).

11-02-2007, 07:51 PM	#17
JECS Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	i would rather just download an installer or an archive of the changed files and put them in the directory myself

11-02-2007, 08:10 PM	#19
JECS Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	i almost stopped playing tfc and cs because of steam. i miss the old won days. its bad enough im forced to use steam i dont want to install another program. if it were to download from steam instead of crosus that would be fine, but i have no intentions of installing something else. ill just go back to tfc if that happens.

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