Hello: Questions.

o_kalashnikov · 02-04-2005, 03:39 PM

Hello everyone, my name is Jon.

I'm presently conducting an article on the Source remakes presently underway by third-party developers (aka, not Valve or any other mainstream game industry developers) such as Decay, Fortress Forever and Black Mesa: Source. After speaking with the Fortress Forever staff, we would like to hear your views on the modification by answering a few questions for us:

1. As Team Fortress Classic gamers, do you feel that the Fortress Forever development team is doing a good mix between changes in and original gameplay styles for the new modification? If so, breifly express why. If not, breifly explain why.

2. Are you pleased with development progress up until now? Why or why not?

All of your responses are appriciated. With these questions I hope gather a large picture of how the community feels as I have hopefully captured how the development team feels and looks on about Fortress Forever.

o_|rbk|newbie · 02-04-2005, 03:50 PM

1. I do very much so. After seeing how many time's you'll read "I like that idea, I'll talk with the team" or hearing people talk about how that would change gameplay for the worse. This community has had a lot to say about keeping the essence that's kept us playing QWTF, TF, and TFC for so long.

2. I am very pleased with the progress, Sometimes I get little case of excitement from seeing what's new, and the creenshots and renders...*DROOL*

o_zsleek7 · 02-04-2005, 04:08 PM

I feel the same as newbie. The FF team has done an excellent job.

o_nitro? · 02-04-2005, 04:45 PM

1. The big part that makes me so excited about this mod is that the development team is very tfc minded and know what the game needs. Seeing as they were all active in leagues and such. There for they know what the game needs to be even better and thus results in a game that attracts old skool players and a new crowd.

2. As far as how the game is finished I have no idea but they give frequent updates to please the community and show that they are actually doing something.

o_qbaler · 02-04-2005, 05:02 PM

1. I believe that the FF team is staying as true to tfc as possible. There changes are for the better (many of the changes are things the community has wanted for years) and they generaly will not change the game we have grown to love. Unlike valve, this dev team loves the tfc game and has been a part of its community for many years. The FF community has been around for years as well (for a big portion that is). From top leaguers to regs to complete noobs, this community has it all and the FF team is there to hear all of their ideas.

2. As the dev team has said, many of them have been thinking or working on the mod since 2003. I believe that the major production of media has only been in the works for about 3 months or so. With that said, I am very impresed at the speed of production and quality of work. Their models are new and exciting and the maps look incredible. Similar to what newbie said, for me, every time they release more media I get chills thinking about playing this game.

o_silver · 02-04-2005, 05:28 PM

1. Wile providing changes to certain things in game such as certain exploits (nail nade) to sg set up, and of course the models. the dev teams has stated over and over again thier dedication to a TFC style of play, so no matter what they add i believe it will be balanced, new, and true to TFC.

2. They have provided us with numerous updates and have tried to give us them at least once a week. i for 1 am extremely pleased with both the quantity and quality of thier work and believe, from what has been seen so far, that this will be an amazing game that will be as good as, if not better, than the original TFC

o_3xternal · 02-04-2005, 05:34 PM

1. Definitly. Each concern expressed by the hard-cores has been met with either a confident reply that the dev team has already discussed the issue, or has been discussed by the community and resolved. The dev team is very much on top of everything. They have earned the community's respect quickly with a vast knowledge of the game, including its short-comings and outstanding features.

2. I check the site daily and am often surprised at how fast it progresses. They release great screenies of thier progress and then open stickies in the forums for discussion. It is well organized.

Over all, It seems the project is in the best hands it could be, and I speak for all when I say "Thank God someone with the ambition and know-how has created this project". Valve gave the community the shaft when it created all the realistic mods in Source format, and ignored the best Mod of all.

o_silver · 02-04-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3Xternal

.... best Mod of all.

most definently

o_sobe green · 02-04-2005, 05:42 PM

1. Can't say anything these guys haven't already said.

2. Same thing.

The staff has listened to everything we've all said so far.

o_balls · 02-04-2005, 05:45 PM

1. I feel confident that the dev team know what they are doing. Personally, i think its going to be a brilliant MOD, with everything from TFC but better. I look at it as a new TFC with all the tweaks that TFC was missing, on the HL2 engine...

2. The progress thats been made so far is excellent in my opinion. I like how they're keeping us up to date with most things and yet, still hiding alot of other elements of the game for our suprise later on. So when we play the released game, there will still be plenty of things to discover and play around with

(e.g. the scouts primary grenade)

o_nuggs · 02-05-2005, 06:51 AM

1. If one takes a close look at the dev team, you will understand that they are far from TFC newb.s. Defrag was the first TFC celebrity that I knew of, and you can be assured he is old school. They knew the game from the start and understandwhat it used to be like

2. Yes. There are no more teleporters and hte new disp looks awesome

o_vertical · 02-05-2005, 07:18 AM

What "3Xternal" said...

o_merovingian · 02-05-2005, 08:42 AM

Quote:

As Team Fortress Classic gamers, do you feel that the Fortress Forever development team is doing a good mix between changes in and original gameplay styles for the new modification? If so, breifly express why. If not, breifly explain why.

Well, as a remake of TFC, they're mostly on the right track (though if they left out bunny hopping, I'd be very pleased). However, it is my opinion that this is an opportunity to make a full reimaging of the game. Take the gameplay ideals of TFC and create all new classes for it. This same game has been made as a mod for no less than 5 separate games now (Q1, HL, Q3, UT/UT2K3, and Wolfenstein:ET). What the TFC community needs is an honest-to-God sequel that stays true to the tennants of the original design of TFC while changing enough to warrent being called a new game. This can expand the community and breath real life back into TFC. And if Valve isn't going to provide it, as they have shown no interest in doing so yet, then the TFC community should step up.

But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.

Quote:

Are you pleased with development progress up until now? Why or why not?

I wouldn't say "pleased" so much as... neutral on their progress. Their progress has been acceptable; nothing astonishing, but nothing disappointing either. Average and with a seemingly deliberate pace.

AKA: good enough.

o_wardies · 02-05-2005, 02:52 PM

i think is soon to say how will the gameplay, i dont know how will be damage system, i dont know how will be conc system, i dont know lot of things, yes i got some ideas but i dont played it.... YET

Yes, i have always the feel they are making something right now

o_kalashnikov · 02-07-2005, 10:04 PM

Thank you all for your responses.

02-04-2005, 03:39 PM	#1
o_kalashnikov Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Hello: Questions. Hello everyone, my name is Jon. I'm presently conducting an article on the Source remakes presently underway by third-party developers (aka, not Valve or any other mainstream game industry developers) such as Decay, Fortress Forever and Black Mesa: Source. After speaking with the Fortress Forever staff, we would like to hear your views on the modification by answering a few questions for us: 1. As Team Fortress Classic gamers, do you feel that the Fortress Forever development team is doing a good mix between changes in and original gameplay styles for the new modification? If so, breifly express why. If not, breifly explain why. 2. Are you pleased with development progress up until now? Why or why not? All of your responses are appriciated. With these questions I hope gather a large picture of how the community feels as I have hopefully captured how the development team feels and looks on about Fortress Forever.

02-04-2005, 03:50 PM	#2
o_\|rbk\|newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	1. I do very much so. After seeing how many time's you'll read "I like that idea, I'll talk with the team" or hearing people talk about how that would change gameplay for the worse. This community has had a lot to say about keeping the essence that's kept us playing QWTF, TF, and TFC for so long. 2. I am very pleased with the progress, Sometimes I get little case of excitement from seeing what's new, and the creenshots and renders...DROOL

02-04-2005, 04:08 PM	#3
o_zsleek7 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I feel the same as newbie. The FF team has done an excellent job.

02-04-2005, 04:45 PM	#4
o_nitro? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Belgium Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	1. The big part that makes me so excited about this mod is that the development team is very tfc minded and know what the game needs. Seeing as they were all active in leagues and such. There for they know what the game needs to be even better and thus results in a game that attracts old skool players and a new crowd. 2. As far as how the game is finished I have no idea but they give frequent updates to please the community and show that they are actually doing something.

02-04-2005, 05:02 PM	#5
o_qbaler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boston Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	1. I believe that the FF team is staying as true to tfc as possible. There changes are for the better (many of the changes are things the community has wanted for years) and they generaly will not change the game we have grown to love. Unlike valve, this dev team loves the tfc game and has been a part of its community for many years. The FF community has been around for years as well (for a big portion that is). From top leaguers to regs to complete noobs, this community has it all and the FF team is there to hear all of their ideas. 2. As the dev team has said, many of them have been thinking or working on the mod since 2003. I believe that the major production of media has only been in the works for about 3 months or so. With that said, I am very impresed at the speed of production and quality of work. Their models are new and exciting and the maps look incredible. Similar to what newbie said, for me, every time they release more media I get chills thinking about playing this game.

02-04-2005, 05:28 PM	#6
o_silver Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	1. Wile providing changes to certain things in game such as certain exploits (nail nade) to sg set up, and of course the models. the dev teams has stated over and over again thier dedication to a TFC style of play, so no matter what they add i believe it will be balanced, new, and true to TFC. 2. They have provided us with numerous updates and have tried to give us them at least once a week. i for 1 am extremely pleased with both the quantity and quality of thier work and believe, from what has been seen so far, that this will be an amazing game that will be as good as, if not better, than the original TFC

02-04-2005, 05:34 PM	#7
o_3xternal Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	1. Definitly. Each concern expressed by the hard-cores has been met with either a confident reply that the dev team has already discussed the issue, or has been discussed by the community and resolved. The dev team is very much on top of everything. They have earned the community's respect quickly with a vast knowledge of the game, including its short-comings and outstanding features. 2. I check the site daily and am often surprised at how fast it progresses. They release great screenies of thier progress and then open stickies in the forums for discussion. It is well organized. Over all, It seems the project is in the best hands it could be, and I speak for all when I say "Thank God someone with the ambition and know-how has created this project". Valve gave the community the shaft when it created all the realistic mods in Source format, and ignored the best Mod of all.

02-04-2005, 05:42 PM	#9
o_sobe green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	1. Can't say anything these guys haven't already said. 2. Same thing. The staff has listened to everything we've all said so far.

02-04-2005, 05:45 PM	#10
o_balls Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	1. I feel confident that the dev team know what they are doing. Personally, i think its going to be a brilliant MOD, with everything from TFC but better. I look at it as a new TFC with all the tweaks that TFC was missing, on the HL2 engine... 2. The progress thats been made so far is excellent in my opinion. I like how they're keeping us up to date with most things and yet, still hiding alot of other elements of the game for our suprise later on. So when we play the released game, there will still be plenty of things to discover and play around with (e.g. the scouts primary grenade)

02-05-2005, 06:51 AM	#11
o_nuggs Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	1. If one takes a close look at the dev team, you will understand that they are far from TFC newb.s. Defrag was the first TFC celebrity that I knew of, and you can be assured he is old school. They knew the game from the start and understandwhat it used to be like 2. Yes. There are no more teleporters and hte new disp looks awesome

02-05-2005, 07:18 AM	#12
o_vertical Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA, KY Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	What "3Xternal" said...

02-05-2005, 02:52 PM	#14
o_wardies Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	i think is soon to say how will the gameplay, i dont know how will be damage system, i dont know how will be conc system, i dont know lot of things, yes i got some ideas but i dont played it.... YET Yes, i have always the feel they are making something right now

02-07-2005, 10:04 PM	#15
o_kalashnikov Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Thank you all for your responses.

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