2.4 Status Update

**squeek.** · 08-18-2009, 01:31 AM

It's definitely about time we tell you what has been going on.

The 2.4 patch has been coming along nicely. All that is left to do is a few small tweaks and some more testing. However, no release date has been set just yet.

Here are some screenshots of four (that's right, four) new maps that will be included in this upcoming patch.

Genesis (Type: Attack and Defend the Zone)
Brand new map and gametype. One team tries to get to and stay in the zone while the other tries to keep them out. Teams switch roles 3 times (4 quarters)

Ksour (Type: Invade/Defend)
Remake of a TFC map by Zouave of the same name.

Fusion (Type: Invade/Defend the Zone)
Brand new map and gametype. Similar to Attack and Defend the Zone, but with multiple zones. Teams switch roles after one team captures all 3 zones.

Napoli (Type: Invade/Defend)
Complete re-imagining of a CS:S map of the same name.

-=bingo-bango=- · 08-18-2009, 04:10 AM

delicious

GeoKill-----> · 08-18-2009, 05:42 AM

Great, finally going to play these maps outside the beta

killu · 08-18-2009, 05:55 AM

No CTF.

Ksour looks good tho

**Elmo** · 08-18-2009, 07:16 AM

there have been many updates to MANY existing CTF maps to improve playability

zE · 08-18-2009, 07:38 AM

give us 2.4 features : P

**Bully** · 08-18-2009, 07:41 AM

Yipeee

**Ricey** · 08-18-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =AS= zE

give us 2.4 features : P

2.4 Features

Elmo's balls drop
When ever Squeek is playing engy, railgun bounce is set to 10,000
teh rape gets +25 to skills
Mushy is now known as Blue Mushy
Bully gets +100 to manliness

There ya go zE!

caesium · 08-18-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killu

No CTF.

looking at the wip changelog there have been updates to 8 official CTF maps for 2.4, ranging from admittedly minor tweaking to a complete rebuild. new CTF maps would be nice, yeah, but fixing/improving the current ones to get the most out of them and the work that's gone into them is also important.

ultimately it's about focusing our limited manpower where it can make the biggest difference, and while there are ideas that we think might significantly help existing maps (that are far quicker to do than making a completely new map and ofc all the risks that come with that) that's a good use of time imo. when there are no more blatant things like that to try for existing maps, then i'm hoping to have time to make some new maps though yeah

Wisp · 08-18-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =AS= zE

give us 2.4 features : P

There are lots of improvements to the HUD.

killu · 08-18-2009, 08:49 PM

Sounds good. Is there going to be an option to choose whether to use this new automated jump thing or not? I'm sure most of the existing players are used to and like the way the jump works currently. If not, how difficult is it to adjust to?

**squeek.** · 08-18-2009, 08:54 PM

Yep, there is a cvar for it. But, you can still jump queue with it on (meaning if you don't adjust how you play and don't turn autojump off, nothing much will change [except maybe you'll double jump/trimp when you don't want to once in a while]).

**Elmo** · 08-18-2009, 08:57 PM

I use it all the time now and found it very easy to adjust to

In fact I miss it when I play 2.3

Iggy · 08-18-2009, 11:44 PM

Let me say that ksour is a FANTASTIC remake of the TFC version! I think everyone that has ever played it on TFC will really enjoy it.

Also, ff_genesis is the original "zone A/D" map, and has been under construction for quite some time. I was a bit disappointed it wasn't ready for 2.3, but trust me, it was worth the wait! I am very happy to see it finally ready to hit the streets.

**Crazycarl** · 08-19-2009, 02:46 AM

With the autojump turned on, you could play an entire match and not even notice a difference. Like squeek said, you might do a doublejump when you didn't mean to.

Props to Green Mushy who designed/originated all the above maps. He's a mapping powerhouse.

KubeDawg · 08-19-2009, 04:51 AM

Wow. Looks like things are coming along nicely. I can't wait to see the changelog. Ksour looks pimpin!

Dr.Satan · 08-19-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo

I use it all the time now and found it very easy to adjust to

In fact I miss it when I play 2.3

I hate playing 2.3 b/c of that same reason. killu, believe me your not gonna miss the old jump queue once you play with 2.4 in a few pickups.

Edit: Also those maps are made of pure win! Be excited!

Hirohito · 08-19-2009, 05:38 AM

I never thought I'd see the day when 2.4 would actually be released.

DarkieJ · 08-19-2009, 03:50 PM

Good job looks very promising!! Really good job ff-devs

I thought that you all have gived up hope for ff, But nothing is minder less very good job you guys!
Cant wait to play it!.. Its a long time ago since i played FF..
ive played 2,3 but then i stopped with it. Meaby because there ware'nt enough players at that time. Its a shame i know.

But i really give it a try again and i will stick there for quite some time like i always did :P! The maps looks amazing!,
Sorry for bad english if i have it haha im from the netherlands thats the reason then.

oke im sorry to say it! But I really hope rock2 will come some day

too

Cant really wait to play this! I say it once again good job!! 2,4 for the win!

toaster^ · 08-19-2009, 07:23 PM

where is de_dust, anyways looks promising, hope the changes will be delicious , to put it gently.

08-18-2009, 01:31 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	2.4 Status Update It's definitely about time we tell you what has been going on. The 2.4 patch has been coming along nicely. All that is left to do is a few small tweaks and some more testing. However, no release date has been set just yet. Here are some screenshots of four (that's right, four) new maps that will be included in this upcoming patch. Genesis (Type: Attack and Defend the Zone) Brand new map and gametype. One team tries to get to and stay in the zone while the other tries to keep them out. Teams switch roles 3 times (4 quarters) Ksour (Type: Invade/Defend) Remake of a TFC map by Zouave of the same name. Fusion (Type: Invade/Defend the Zone) Brand new map and gametype. Similar to Attack and Defend the Zone, but with multiple zones. Teams switch roles after one team captures all 3 zones. Napoli (Type: Invade/Defend) Complete re-imagining of a CS:S map of the same name. Last edited by squeek.; 08-18-2009 at 01:49 AM.

08-18-2009, 04:10 AM	#2
-=bingo-bango=- Spirit Studios Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: Soldier Gametype: CTF Affiliations: Blue Team Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	delicious __________________ Quote: Originally posted by Bridget [>] Who gives a shit? Tired of hearing about this...

08-18-2009, 05:42 AM	#3
GeoKill-----> Community Member Server Owner Beta Tester Forum Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawthorne, California Class/Position: Soldier/Spy/Scout Gametype: AvD Affiliations: :e0:Eternal Order Leader Posts Rated Helpful 12 Times	Great, finally going to play these maps outside the beta __________________ Fortress-Forever Guides All Your Mapping Needs :e0: Will live on Forever Support FF:

08-18-2009, 07:16 AM	#5
Elmo Gets tickled by FF Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Class/Position: Med Solly HW Gametype: Any/CTF Posts Rated Helpful 41 Times	there have been many updates to MANY existing CTF maps to improve playability __________________ Support FF: Done: ff_monkey Done: ff_bases Done: ff_warpath Forever Doing: ff_medieval (beta#99999999)

08-18-2009, 08:54 PM	#12
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	Yep, there is a cvar for it. But, you can still jump queue with it on (meaning if you don't adjust how you play and don't turn autojump off, nothing much will change [except maybe you'll double jump/trimp when you don't want to once in a while]). __________________ #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

08-18-2009, 05:55 AM	#4
killu Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA Class/Position: Medic Affiliations: Goodfellas Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	No CTF. Ksour looks good tho

08-18-2009, 07:38 AM	#6
zE Pew pew ze beams Join Date: Jan 2008 Gametype: Gathers Affiliations: pew pew Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	give us 2.4 features : P

08-18-2009, 07:41 AM	#7
Bully Beta Tester Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England Class/Position: Spectating Gametype: British Bulldogs Affiliations: ®™ ^ Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	Yipeee

08-18-2009, 08:49 PM	#11
killu Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA Class/Position: Medic Affiliations: Goodfellas Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Sounds good. Is there going to be an option to choose whether to use this new automated jump thing or not? I'm sure most of the existing players are used to and like the way the jump works currently. If not, how difficult is it to adjust to?

08-18-2009, 08:57 PM	#13
Elmo Gets tickled by FF Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Class/Position: Med Solly HW Gametype: Any/CTF Posts Rated Helpful 41 Times	I use it all the time now and found it very easy to adjust to In fact I miss it when I play 2.3 __________________ Support FF: Done: ff_monkey Done: ff_bases Done: ff_warpath Forever Doing: ff_medieval (beta#99999999)

08-19-2009, 02:46 AM	#15
Crazycarl D&A Member Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 31 Times	With the autojump turned on, you could play an entire match and not even notice a difference. Like squeek said, you might do a doublejump when you didn't mean to. Props to Green Mushy who designed/originated all the above maps. He's a mapping powerhouse.

08-19-2009, 04:51 AM	#16
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	Wow. Looks like things are coming along nicely. I can't wait to see the changelog. Ksour looks pimpin! __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

08-19-2009, 05:38 AM	#18
Hirohito The last true Emperor D&A Member Wiki Team Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I never thought I'd see the day when 2.4 would actually be released.

08-19-2009, 03:50 PM	#19
DarkieJ Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Good job looks very promising!! Really good job ff-devs I thought that you all have gived up hope for ff, But nothing is minder less very good job you guys! Cant wait to play it!.. Its a long time ago since i played FF.. ive played 2,3 but then i stopped with it. Meaby because there ware'nt enough players at that time. Its a shame i know. But i really give it a try again and i will stick there for quite some time like i always did :P! The maps looks amazing!, Sorry for bad english if i have it haha im from the netherlands thats the reason then. oke im sorry to say it! But I really hope rock2 will come some day too Cant really wait to play this! I say it once again good job!! 2,4 for the win! Last edited by DarkieJ; 08-19-2009 at 03:57 PM.

08-19-2009, 07:23 PM	#20
toaster^ Join Date: Aug 2009 Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	where is de_dust, anyways looks promising, hope the changes will be delicious , to put it gently. __________________

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