A Long Overdue Update

**squeek.** · 10-18-2014, 03:38 AM

It's been nearly a year since Fortress Forever was Greenlit, and there's been a total lack of updates since then. To remedy that, here are two things that will be happening in the coming weeks:

The current version of Fortress Forever will be released on Steam
The Fortress Forever code will be made open source on Github

Why did it take a year for this to happen?
We didn't think it was possible to release the current version of FF on Steam because we thought that the version of the Source SDK that FF uses was too old. Neotokyo proved otherwise, and we are able to follow their lead and finally release FF on Steam.

What does 'released on Steam' mean?
It means that you'll be able to install Fortress Forever directly through Steam and that you will receive updates automatically. As always, Fortress Forever will be completely free.

Why go open source?
Fortress Forever's development has been largely opaque for a huge majority of the playerbase for a very long time, and the reason for that opaqueness has not always been intentional; attempting to keep everyone informed can be pretty labor intensive. By moving our development entirely into public view, it will be easier for everyone to stay in the loop with what will be happening with the game, and will give everyone a chance to participate directly in the development process.

KubeDawg · 10-18-2014, 05:24 AM

Motherfucking FUCK YEAH

Credge · 10-18-2014, 05:40 AM

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT

R00Kie · 10-18-2014, 05:53 AM

YES YES YES YES

CaLeB- · 10-18-2014, 06:03 AM

I like this

Chickenprotector · 10-18-2014, 06:38 AM

PC Fitness · 10-18-2014, 06:46 AM

Be sure to post the news and a link to download FF in your social streams!

Shadow00Caster · 10-18-2014, 07:02 AM

About time, glad this is finally happening.

trepid_jon · 10-18-2014, 07:55 AM

Ooooohhhhhh yeah!

**Bully** · 10-18-2014, 09:45 AM

Paft · 10-18-2014, 10:07 AM

Great news. I was under the impression it wasn't going happen.

FDA_Approved · 10-18-2014, 10:31 AM

Now, with a steam release in mind, let us all be on our best behavior. Not to say that there are any current unpopular behaviors in our community.

MatiZ · 10-18-2014, 02:14 PM

FUCK YES.

Chickenprotector · 10-18-2014, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FDA_Approved

Now, with a steam release in mind, let us all be on our best behavior. Not to say that there are any current unpopular behaviors in our community.

Yeah, agreed. Once it gets released, we can slaughter noobs, but try not to be overwhelming to them. There IS a major skill gap that is pretty prevalent to newer players when they play.

Switch to something new for a while, if you played scout constantly and it's not all that tough, swap to something heavier, such as a medic or solly. Happy gaming guys and gals.

If the going gets tough and you think they can handle it, then swap to your main.

Rawh · 10-18-2014, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bully

Happy dog!

Great move <3

AfterShock · 10-18-2014, 06:55 PM

Boom!

GeoKill-----> · 10-18-2014, 07:03 PM

Really excited about this!

oaties · 10-18-2014, 07:12 PM

Can't wait to download it, go onto a (hopefully) populated server, and play some offence heavy.

Gonna be good.

Also, nice on it being open source. I'm gonna look at the source and see what I can mess around with, work on my coding skills.

hadez · 10-18-2014, 07:23 PM

i just told all my friends :S

oaties · 10-18-2014, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hadez

i just told all my friends :S

All the knife monkeys who try to invite people to trades to take all their items or?

10-18-2014, 03:38 AM	#1
squeek. Stuff Do-er Lua Team Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern California Class/Position: Rallygun Shooter Gametype: Conc tag (you just wait) Affiliations: Mustache Brigade Posts Rated Helpful 352 Times	A Long Overdue Update It's been nearly a year since Fortress Forever was Greenlit, and there's been a total lack of updates since then. To remedy that, here are two things that will be happening in the coming weeks: The current version of Fortress Forever will be released on Steam The Fortress Forever code will be made open source on Github Why did it take a year for this to happen? We didn't think it was possible to release the current version of FF on Steam because we thought that the version of the Source SDK that FF uses was too old. Neotokyo proved otherwise, and we are able to follow their lead and finally release FF on Steam. What does 'released on Steam' mean? It means that you'll be able to install Fortress Forever directly through Steam and that you will receive updates automatically. As always, Fortress Forever will be completely free. Why go open source? Fortress Forever's development has been largely opaque for a huge majority of the playerbase for a very long time, and the reason for that opaqueness has not always been intentional; attempting to keep everyone informed can be pretty labor intensive. By moving our development entirely into public view, it will be easier for everyone to stay in the loop with what will be happening with the game, and will give everyone a chance to participate directly in the development process. __________________ #FF.Pickup ¤ Fortress-Forever pickups My Non-official Maps Released FF_DM_Squeek - FF_2Mesa3_Classic - FF_Siege_Classic Beta FF_Myth - FF_Redlight_Greenlight Sick of the people on the internet, always moanin'. They just moan. - Karl Pilkington
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10-18-2014, 05:24 AM	#2
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10-18-2014, 05:40 AM	#3
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10-18-2014, 05:53 AM	#4
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10-18-2014, 06:03 AM	#5
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10-18-2014, 06:38 AM	#6
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10-18-2014, 06:46 AM	#7
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10-18-2014, 07:02 AM	#8
Shadow00Caster Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jul 2007 Class/Position: D Eng Gametype: Griefing/Spawn Camping Posts Rated Helpful 5 Times	About time, glad this is finally happening.
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10-18-2014, 07:55 AM	#9
trepid_jon Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Class/Position: D Civilian Gametype: Rocket Jousting Affiliations: EAFD Posts Rated Helpful 78 Times	Ooooohhhhhh yeah! __________________ Support FF: Trepid steamcommunity.com/id/trepid_jon/
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10-18-2014, 09:45 AM	#10
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10-18-2014, 10:07 AM	#11
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	Great news. I was under the impression it wasn't going happen. __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012
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10-18-2014, 10:31 AM	#12
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10-18-2014, 02:14 PM	#13
MatiZ FFcrab Join Date: May 2008 Location: Poland Class/Position: Spectator Gametype: Fragfest (Sometimes without "r".) Affiliations: LCD Posts Rated Helpful 4 Times	FUCK YES.
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10-18-2014, 06:55 PM	#16
AfterShock Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 45 Times	Boom!
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10-18-2014, 07:03 PM	#17
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10-18-2014, 07:12 PM	#18
oaties Join Date: Nov 2010 Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 38 Times	Can't wait to download it, go onto a (hopefully) populated server, and play some offence heavy. Gonna be good. Also, nice on it being open source. I'm gonna look at the source and see what I can mess around with, work on my coding skills. Last edited by oaties; 10-18-2014 at 07:14 PM.

10-18-2014, 07:23 PM	#19
hadez Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 20 Times	i just told all my friends :S
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