Topic: Hardcore XC server going up with new settings

[Pestalence_XC]

In the interim of The Forge going down, I will put up the HardCore XC server, Difficulty reduced just a tiny bit. The server is running the Hard Core OP shiplist.

For those of you who want to play on the server here is the information.

Hardcore XC Server uses the Stock client side Conquest game map.

Game speed is 9 (real time) however if by popular request in this thread, I will lower it to speed 8.. I need to know this soon since I am running Flat File currently.

To get on the server you will need the OP + v4.0 shiplist installed located at : http://klingon.pet.dhs.org/OP_plusrefit/

Mission scripts : Hardcore XC is running 86 scripts currently.. scripts will be weeded as players post about bugs.

You will need the NW mission pack located at http://www3.telus.net/NuclearWessels/sfc/downloads/NWPack.exe

You will also need the scripts that The Forge used located at : ftp://www.dynaverse.net/sfc2_op/Scripts/TheForgeScripts.exe

Or you can download the scripts from my site, but a couple of steps are involved :

OK what you will have to do is first DL the 3 files

Next, rename HCScripts1.zip to HCScripts.z01

Next, rename HCScripts2.zip to HCScripts.z02

Now extract the scripts and place them into your Assets/specs game folder.

DL Locations :

http://warpcore.110mb.com/Downloads/HCScripts1.zip

http://warpcore.110mb.com/Downloads/HCScripts2.zip

http://warpcore.110mb.com/Downloads/HCScripts.zip

Sorry for the inconvenience, but I don't have access to a good web host at the moment...


That is it.. Log in and enjoy.. the server starts in Early era. and the settings are tough.. You will have to work for everything you get.

Please take note of bugging scripts. I may have to substitute then for previous versions or just remove them all together.

Please do not Forfeit missions or Alt-F4 out of game unless there is no other choice.

This is your chance to get in some practice before ATOK 4 starts up. Periodically the server may go offline, but it will come back up within 5 to 10 min. This will be due to me swapping OS versions as my computer needs specify. Once ATOK 4 is done, I will see about having it put up on Thor under SQL settings.

Currently this is a 2 sided war with Fed, Lyran, Gorn, and ISC vs Klingon, Hydran, Romulan, and Mirak.

This server is a test base for a possible campaign presented by Dynaverse.net and Xenocorp. Gl and HF.

[marstone]

Your link to the hardcore shiplist at 110mb.com comes up with a 404 error.

[Pestalence_XC]

Thanks.. URL fixed

[Pestalence_XC]

Had to reset the DB and restart server.. I forgot to remove Model.siz file from the Validate Client Files.

My apologies to everyone who have tried to log on.. You should be able to get on the server now.

[Pestalence_XC]

Restarted server in Mid era.. maybe you guys would like to play on it now.

[FPF-Paladin]

Ah bleh I missed early era... oh well... thanks for putting it up Pestalence

[KBFLordKrueg]

Logged, dumped the F5K I started with bought a E4DR.
1st mission: Surprise Reversed, no suprise, easy enough despite having a NCL+, DD+ DDG and 2 POL+ to kill.
2nd mission: Data Recovery, ran like a girl from a NEC and a NCL+, got data only.
3rd mission: Patrol: 1 NCL+, standard grab and bag.
4th mission: Diplomatic Delivery, only a NCL+, grab and bag
5th mission: *patrol: toughone, drew a NEC, NCL+ and DDG, fortunately had a KLRY  (or something) and a F5K as allies or I would have never made it thru it.
5th mission: even tougher, drew a DWA which damn near killed me before I managed to even hurt it. I finally capped it after it H&R me until it had no marines. 

Good server...
Oh and did I mention only 5 ships in yard, 2 bases, D5FK, G6 and a E4K...
Hardcore, man...

[Pestalence_XC]

For those of you who created accounts on the Hardcore server, I had to reset the DB yet again to fix an error with the chat server.

However the server is still running in Mid era.

[FPF-Paladin]

I like it ... but I even like early era, so I must be some sort of weirdo.

First half a dozen missions, I'm sure mission #2, #3 and possibly #4 I had to run.  #1 mission (running around in a FFB) I won but limped away on 2/3 hull or so.. later missions I found my stride and started doing much better.

No worries on account resets.

[Corbomite]

Ok Pesty, starting someone out in a Police Flagship (4 PH-1's, 4 PH-3's,... and that's it!) is not hardcore... its just heartless! 

2278? Its almost late era already.

[Pestalence_XC]

OK restarted server mid era..

Starting BPV for players is 95 min 110 max

Time reset.. I did have it set for 2263 for Early + 15 to Mid, at 25 goes into late, and at 40 goes into advanced.. was hoping to slow the droners some.. but I reset to

2263 early + 10 to mid, late starts at 20, advanced is at 40

Hopefully that will be a bit better.

Had to reset the DB to do that.. sorry again... but see if that is better.

[Father Ted]

I keep getting a "corrupted or incomplete file" notice whenever I try to extract the shiplist.

[Corbomite]

I keep getting a "corrupted or incomplete file" notice whenever I try to extract the shiplist.

Download it again and then try.

[marstone]

now that is a hardcore server.  I started as Hydran, in an empty Hydran hex (no planet/base).  Nearest Hydran hex was 10 away.

1st mission patrol, lost a few fighters.
2nd mission surprise reverse, cake walk
3rd mission Homeworld Assualt.  Got cacked on that one.

Then came back on a hex with a supply point so all is nice now.  working on a 100 ep planet hex

[KBF-Kurok]

fun server so far only mission i found impossible  was the FCVA in my D5 only other thin to note so far is that i was on three times today and it went down two of those times. Other than the dropping from the server it has been real fun.

[Pestalence_XC]

I have been watching the server.. for some reason Kurok.. It is dropping with you.. either when you move, or come back from a mission.. If you are forfitting a mission, then it will cause the server to crash.

No one else has made the server crash that I have seen..

What OS are you running.. If Vista, it may be related. if not then it is maybe something on your end.. outdated scripts maybe.

[Corbomite]

I had to Alt F4 once due to the Hand of Bethke, but other that that there have been no issues.

[Pestalence_XC]

I keep getting a "corrupted or incomplete file" notice whenever I try to extract the shiplist.

Try using the latest version of Winzip (11.1) or latest version of WinRAR.. the zip file is legacy compressed so any extractor should be able to extract it.

Try downloading it again with your AV turned off.. that may be a problem in itself.

[marstone]

I keep getting a "corrupted or incomplete file" notice whenever I try to extract the shiplist.

Try using the latest version of Winzip (11.1) or latest version of WinRAR.. the zip file is legacy compressed so any extractor should be able to extract it.

Try downloading it again with your AV turned off.. that may be a problem in itself.

Odd, I downloaded the hardcore shiplist (on my none SFC machine so I can peek at the ships alittle).  Worked out just fine.  Maybe try the 5.1 update, it is what I used on my OP machine (the mod chooser loaded in fine with that and put Hardcore in with the other updatesa).  I had tried to put in mod chooser myself before and it didn't work to hot, I liked the new updater.

[Pestalence_XC]

OP Enhancement Package v5.1 has the Hardcore shiplist already in it if you went through the entire install process and actually read the Dos Window.

The only thing you will need with the OP Enhancement Pack to get on the server is The Forge script package. It has the scripts I sent SFHQ before The Forge went back online.

My new Enhancement Package v5.2 will have the updated scripts.. however currently I am holding off on putting it up since Dizzy and Firesoul are in process of making another OP + package with updated planet models (HP in different locations) and I want to adjust it to make a new Hard Core shiplist based on the current OP + Hardcore..

So, if that project is completed by the end of ATOK 4, then I will have OP Enhancement Package v6 put online instead of settling for the v5.2 that only has updated scripts.

As for using Mod Chooser. It is very easy to install new Mods. If the Mod has a self installer, just verify that the shiplist and ftrlist are installed both to the Assets/Specs folder and the MetaAssets folder.. once you verify that they are the same, launch Mod Chooser and it will ask you if you want to add the mod and to give it a name. After that it will ask you to choose a slot. after that is is done. You can just launch Mod Chooser and swap versions all day long.

If you do not have OP Enhancement Package but you do have the Mod Chooser, then all you need to do is install the OP + v4.0, run Mod Chooser and let it add the Mod, then unzip the shiplist and ftrlist and put them into both the Assets/specs folder and the MetaAssets folder, then run Mod Chooser again and add to a different slot.

It is not hard to add mods to OP and use Mod Chooser.. removing mods or overwriting old mods is where it becomes tricky.