The "I want something tested!" Circlejerk thread

Could you make it so that the server scripts override the client scripts? Therefore, you can still run a listen server, but scripters can test new scripts just by updating the server ones (rather than using a distribution system)?

 

The emp_script_path CVar is replicated. So, if you join a server, it automagically uses the server's scripts.

 

Will this feature also be available for the final version?
So server owners can decide about the balance?

 

Yes, sure.

 

Hopefully we will only have responsible server owners. Else we will have the biggest possible balance confusion.

 

You could make it where servers are designated as 'vanilla' or 'modded' whether they use the official scripts. Killing Floor does something similar where they note which servers count towards achievements and which don't (so you can filter searches to the servers you want).

 

It should be forced into sv_tags and unremoveable from it.

 

Yes, there will be a irremovable tag which is set if a) emp_script_path is modified and b) if checksums of the individual scripts don't match (probably with crypto, as simple checksum can be easily, very easily modified)

 

emp_money..... classic.

 

is there someone with font editing software? i have the pictures and i have the font, but i cant seem to get a font software to work to save the bloody thing

 

hmm have read only introduction so far but as soon as borderlands lets me free ill punch some scripts to my suggestions together and would to see them tested with some of you guys critizing it to no end

on the other hand, add me in steamfriends for whenever an additional target is needed, nick should be reasonable clear

 

If this thing actually works, maybe I can get motivated to polish up my scripts and give them a go before 2.25 comes out and I take over empiresmod with my superior scripting skills.

 

i had a go at the empires weapons for laughs, but then ended up liking them a lot

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1415325/scripts/empweapons.rar

they are generally more powerful up close then the normal ones, and kinda start sucking over range, the ones that dont suck over range just suck "less" over range then others, and are more "medium distance" weapons

tell me if you like, i tried them out on bots, but just to see if they "feel" right, not really put much effort into balancing them amoung themselves

 

do you want to setup a time to have them tested out? maybe on district, escort, and urbanchaos?

 

gee, that would be nice! any time is good

even if it was for trying out the "testing" system we have here this would actualy be a godo idea

id say on escort or district would be best, escort because it gives a nice "close combat with tanks in the matter" as closest^to command style "heavy infantry" map

i have added in nice texts in the description box additionally, so people know what to expect

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1415325/scripts/testscripts.rar

they are for the SDK version, but will work on the released version too (but some classes may end up with guns not for them, because i switched some numbers over)

i was thinking about testing them somewhere at the end of the week? friday or saturday perhaps

i can every day in between sunday and today, since i have a week off

 

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1415325/scripts/testscripts 0.3.rar

newest version, did some one on one tests with several people to check lethality on living players (used bots before)

also added in some custom sounds for the new weapons and stuff

thank you for the people that helped me with various stuff and content

 

new mortar/rpg particle effect 2.25 only

If you want to test something:

• download http://www.mediafire.com/?jmgxyxwmwia to /empiresTEST/particles/
• backup & replace old file
• new mortar/rpg effects using refract shader

 

Blizzerd, I'd like you to first to get a feel for RoboTek's new vehicle scripts, at least before you decide to modify any anti-vehicle weaponry.

My next quick question would be whether these new weapons are including the "shotgun" that was proposed to be added to 2.25.

Finally, I'll setup a time soon, and we can test Siro's new effect at the same time. I'll keep you guys posted :D.

 

i will extensively test roboteks scripts as you require