Suggestions and ideas for the 1.6 server

[fruitbowl 1]

I have some ideas and suggestions for the dream-evil 1.6 server. I found a thread like this one but about the source server and started a new thread instead of messing the other thread up. So everyone can post their thoughts about the 1.6 and things that maybe could be changed on it here.

However here's some things I had in mind that would be fun to change on the 1.6 server:

1. Enable /me command. I like to see my hits during each round because then I know what to think of in the next round. I don't really see anything bad about enableing it. If you have a reason why don't please post it here .

2. Enable /hp command. For this it's the same reasons like above but from the other way round, I like to see where I got hit.

3. Activate spectate mode on all players. If this mode gets activated it would be easier to detect cheaters with aimbot, wallahack etc. Often on the server players are acusing other players for cheating, sometimes they're right sometimes not. I know you're supposed to record a cheater and that's nothing wrong with that but it's annoying when people call other players and even me for cheater. I don't get offended but it would be more fun to talk about the game and so on instead of just this debate about whether the player cheats or not.

Please respond with your thoughts and whether it's good or not to change the server at all I'll be very glad to hear different opinions.

[NickCPC]

A good idea for a thread! I haven't personally come across those commands so I can't say why they aren't enabled, but then again CS:S is my area of knowledge. Remember to record suspected hackers so we can ban them later on, although this spectate mode sounds interesting. Hopefully Doggie can reply about everything when he's back from his holiday!

[fruitbowl 1]

I have two more suggestions for the server. Since many servers have the same rule I thought of the idea of having a ping limit of 120 and if a player has a ping higher an automatic kick will happen. Many times I've played on the 1.6 some players have over 120 and sometimes even worse, one time a player had 380 in ping! That player was almost impossible to hit and I noticed that the server went bad too.

The second suggestion is to go back to 11 slots again. I don't know the reason so if it's economical issues or anything that's hard to fix I understand. The server has sometimes 6-8 players because of the spectators are recording someone and that's good but it's a pity that people can't play. Sometimes it seems like the spectators are afk cause it doesn't take 30-45 minutes to record.

[Doggie52]

Ah, yes, I was going to post in this thread earlier! I have read through your suggestions and I will attempt to carry the ones you mentioned in the first post out. What you now mention, though, is something I want to discuss.

The reason the server is running at so few slots at the moment is that I am trying to see whether the amount of players on the 1.6 server in any way affects the number of players on the source server. So far I have not noticed any relation, and I expect the number of slots will resume its normal state.

I have had bad experiences with HPK's (high ping kickers) in the past - I will however look into it.

Oh, and I should add a big thank you for taking the time to send us this feedback! It is greatly appreciated!

[GloriousNoR]

If i can give my cents. To be real honest. High ping aint a big reason to get kicked. Sometimes things happens to your comp/internet so it gets higher. Shall we then disallow to play there? And remember that not everyone can afford a fast connection.

I like the other commands. Though not the spectate everyone thing. As a team may play together, one dies then they keep control of where everyone is over a TS/ventrilo server.

I have also bad experiences with it. Servers i like - i get kicked after 4-5 mins.. I must close all apps and make sure noone else home here use the internet to play on it. Spectators who are afk is a bigger problem, indeed. But then i request you to call a admin(me or Actwrong). Add my steam: triple_cp and if you poke us we will look into the matter.

[Qattro]

ooh i should buy 1.6 to check out the new ideas^^

[fruitbowl 1]

What you're saying is true GloriousNoR, there are often clans and teams playing on the server so I see your point why not activate the spectate mode on all players.

And yes, high ping isn't a big reason to be kicked but when a ping that's over 300 gives the player advantage in the game I think that the player should be kicked. When I say advantage I mean that it's almost impossible to hit the player cause of all the lagging.

[fruitbowl 1]

I've noticed a problem with the slots at the server. It says that there's 8/9 players playing but when I try to connect I get the "Server is full" message. Is this a problem that only happens to me or does it affect you guys to?

[Doggie52]

It's due to slot reservation, we have to keep at least one slot open for an admin to enter, thus effectively we have 9 slots but in practice only 8 of them are actually available. I have been very lazy concerning the 1.6 server, I will look into applying your suggestions as soon as I have time!

[fruitbowl 1]

A big thank you to you Doggie for activating the commands I wanted! The server is perfect from my perspective.

[Qattro]

ok the first and second idea is good but the third isnt so good because when there is a cheater and you want to spec him go spec, you dont need this addition in my opinion:)

[Whiskey]

[quote="GloriousNoR"]If i can give my cents. To be real honest. High ping aint a big reason to get kicked. Sometimes things happens to your comp/internet so it gets higher. Shall we then disallow to play there? And remember that not everyone can afford a fast connection.

that's smart then i can still play on the serv

My ping is normally 70-100 but sometimes it just goes upp to 300!

And then it's very boring to get kicked and need to rejoin every time that happens :S

But great ideas i hope this works alright the admins on the 1.6 serv knows what they do

[Whiskey]

But doggie52 you are a the right man to control this site and servers you do what people wants that's good after my thinking

[fruitbowl 1]

I have two new suggestions for the server. 1 go back to 16+1 slots or less, it lagged pretty much when the server was full with 16 slots and time to time I have 100 in ping! I usually ping around 9-12 so it's very annoying. 2. A better hitbox, sometimes I can hear the hits, we say around 7 and it says 3 hits, and sometimes I'm PB.

[fruitbowl 2]

I totally agree, with the current slots, you can now spawn in another person IN the fridge. Before just under but now even in the fridge. That's just to annoying since you're missing the whole round. I want 16+1 slots back!