Topic: Hardcore Server NEW SCRIPTS testing

[Pestalence_XC]

Traitors in our midst..

I was flying on the Hardcore server.. my F-CAR with an ally F-CAR and we were racking up quite a bit of damage on our enemies, the Z-DNE and the Z-CD..

I was in position to cripple the Z-CD while my ally was attacking the Z-DNE when all of a sudden I got a message on my screen stating that my ally was turning on me.. not captured, but swapped sides.. I had to fight my way out of the middle of them..

Anyhow here is a screen shot.. the yellow writing is gone, but I brought the message up in the comms panel.. I outlined it in red...

Needless to say I barely made it off the map.. I did kill the Z-CD and I hurt the F-CAR, but not badly enough.. I got proxied badly and near the map border I was being hammered by Dizzys and PH 1's and a few proxies.. I limped off the map severely damaged...

Man that was wicked.. it was one of the XC scripts...

[Capt Jeff]

Hardcore server in undergoing testing of some new scripts and you are all welcome.. make sure to bring a wing.. the server is running stock Ai settings, the scripts seem to have Random BPV .. running on a stock server, I was in F-CC and drew Z-DD and Z-DNE on 1 mission, then drew Z-CL, Z-DD, D-DNE on the second mission with a F-CAR ally.

I am putting up a new installer..

This thread is for issues with the scripts, bugs, anomolies, etc..

You will now receive negative prestige from running out of hex or not completing a mission..

Pay attention to script text.. not all missions are combat.. there are different scenarios to encounter, so good luck.

http://warpcore.110mb.com/Downloads/Hardcore_Installer.zip Allow for the black Dos Window to complete on its own.. DO NOT CLOSE IT ... it will close on its own.

If you have a previous installer for this server, please run the uninstaller for it.. allow black dos window to run through.. it may ask you some questions.. just say yes..

Then install this installer and log in.. it is only 4 scripts and the Models and the shiplist.. but the 4 scripts should be interesting..

This is a beta test of the scripts as well as stress testing.. thanks.

Installer doesn't appear to be working.......download is only 156KB and when winzip opens, it say that there doesn't appear to have a archive.

[FPF-DieHard]

Traitors in our midst..

I was flying on the Hardcore server.. my F-CAR with an ally F-CAR and we were racking up quite a bit of damage on our enemies, the Z-DNE and the Z-CD..

I was in position to cripple the Z-CD while my ally was attacking the Z-DNE when all of a sudden I got a message on my screen stating that my ally was turning on me.. not captured, but swapped sides.. I had to fight my way out of the middle of them..

Anyhow here is a screen shot.. the yellow writing is gone, but I brought the message up in the comms panel.. I outlined it in red...

Needless to say I barely made it off the map.. I did kill the Z-CD and I hurt the F-CAR, but not badly enough.. I got proxied badly and near the map border I was being hammered by Dizzys and PH 1's and a few proxies.. I limped off the map severely damaged...

Man that was wicked.. it was one of the XC scripts...

I fail to see how this is a good idea.

[Pestalence_XC]

Hardcore server in undergoing testing of some new scripts and you are all welcome.. make sure to bring a wing.. the server is running stock Ai settings, the scripts seem to have Random BPV .. running on a stock server, I was in F-CC and drew Z-DD and Z-DNE on 1 mission, then drew Z-CL, Z-DD, D-DNE on the second mission with a F-CAR ally.

I am putting up a new installer..

This thread is for issues with the scripts, bugs, anomolies, etc..

You will now receive negative prestige from running out of hex or not completing a mission..

Pay attention to script text.. not all missions are combat.. there are different scenarios to encounter, so good luck.

http://warpcore.110mb.com/Downloads/Hardcore_Installer.zip Allow for the black Dos Window to complete on its own.. DO NOT CLOSE IT ... it will close on its own.

If you have a previous installer for this server, please run the uninstaller for it.. allow black dos window to run through.. it may ask you some questions.. just say yes..

Then install this installer and log in.. it is only 4 scripts and the Models and the shiplist.. but the 4 scripts should be interesting..

This is a beta test of the scripts as well as stress testing.. thanks.

Installer doesn't appear to be working.......download is only 156KB and when winzip opens, it say that there doesn't appear to have a archive.

Turn off Anti-Virus before downloading..

Installer is 5.52 MB

[Pestalence_XC]

Traitors in our midst..

I was flying on the Hardcore server.. my F-CAR with an ally F-CAR and we were racking up quite a bit of damage on our enemies, the Z-DNE and the Z-CD..

I was in position to cripple the Z-CD while my ally was attacking the Z-DNE when all of a sudden I got a message on my screen stating that my ally was turning on me.. not captured, but swapped sides.. I had to fight my way out of the middle of them..

Anyhow here is a screen shot.. the yellow writing is gone, but I brought the message up in the comms panel.. I outlined it in red...

Needless to say I barely made it off the map.. I did kill the Z-CD and I hurt the F-CAR, but not badly enough.. I got proxied badly and near the map border I was being hammered by Dizzys and PH 1's and a few proxies.. I limped off the map severely damaged...

Man that was wicked.. it was one of the XC scripts...

I fail to see how this is a good idea.

Variety, Something unexpected... You know in TOS.. several episodes talked about ships lost to space sickness.

[Centurus]

Traitors in our midst..

I was flying on the Hardcore server.. my F-CAR with an ally F-CAR and we were racking up quite a bit of damage on our enemies, the Z-DNE and the Z-CD..

I was in position to cripple the Z-CD while my ally was attacking the Z-DNE when all of a sudden I got a message on my screen stating that my ally was turning on me.. not captured, but swapped sides.. I had to fight my way out of the middle of them..

Anyhow here is a screen shot.. the yellow writing is gone, but I brought the message up in the comms panel.. I outlined it in red...

Needless to say I barely made it off the map.. I did kill the Z-CD and I hurt the F-CAR, but not badly enough.. I got proxied badly and near the map border I was being hammered by Dizzys and PH 1's and a few proxies.. I limped off the map severely damaged...

Man that was wicked.. it was one of the XC scripts...

See, it's scripts like that that I think could bring players back.  It adds spice and variety, and a much needed change to the game.  

Think you can send me the link to the installer via PM, Pesty?  I rarely check the D2 Experiences forum.

[KBF MalaK]

Lear and I ran a good one the other night- he had a R-F5 (IIRC) and my KRC vs 7 CVL's (orion I think), about 50 minutes long and we won. What a blast !!!

[FPF-DieHard]

Traitors in our midst..

I was flying on the Hardcore server.. my F-CAR with an ally F-CAR and we were racking up quite a bit of damage on our enemies, the Z-DNE and the Z-CD..

I was in position to cripple the Z-CD while my ally was attacking the Z-DNE when all of a sudden I got a message on my screen stating that my ally was turning on me.. not captured, but swapped sides.. I had to fight my way out of the middle of them..

Anyhow here is a screen shot.. the yellow writing is gone, but I brought the message up in the comms panel.. I outlined it in red...

Needless to say I barely made it off the map.. I did kill the Z-CD and I hurt the F-CAR, but not badly enough.. I got proxied badly and near the map border I was being hammered by Dizzys and PH 1's and a few proxies.. I limped off the map severely damaged...

Man that was wicked.. it was one of the XC scripts...

I fail to see how this is a good idea.

Variety, Something unexpected... You know in TOS.. several episodes talked about ships lost to space sickness.

As a once-a-server event it might be okay but this will get tiresome fast on a real campaign.

[Capt Jeff]

Installer doesn't appear to be working.......download is only 156KB and when winzip opens, it say that there doesn't appear to have a archive.

Turn off Anti-Virus before downloading..

Installer is 5.52 MB

Norton Corp edition completely off, still no luck.   Anyone  want to try to mail it to me        capt_jeff_1af@hotmail.com

thanks

[Pestalence_XC]

Sending now.. you should have it in just a few moments.

[Capt Jeff]

OK, got it and  was able to get on the server.

Thanks !

[Reffet]

Hmm, OK so I installed the HC  file onto a fresh install with op 4.0 and when I am in the game I have the old style of ships and I cant see any of the enemy ships, and the game crashes in the mission.  Has to be me somehow. pls help

[Pestalence_XC]

I'll be on MSN tomorrow afternoon... I'll walk you through it .. seems like you installed with your Anti-Virus running

Look at the other thread that says Hardcore Mini Map Campaign... That is the one currently running..

But it sounds line you did not let the installer finish properly.. I'll get with you tomorrow afternoon to get it straightened out

[deadmansix]

ok did your server but is there anyway to keep missons to certain hexes, cus I ran into a couple that I had to use my transporters in a Neb to fix a ship and you finish the mission

[Corbomite]

ok did your server but is there anyway to keep missons to certain hexes, cus I ran into a couple that I had to use my transporters in a Neb to fix a ship and you finish the mission

No, but we have to let Dave know to have the scripts check for terrain and limit certain mission options.

[NuclearWessels]

ok did your server but is there anyway to keep missons to certain hexes, cus I ran into a couple that I had to use my transporters in a Neb to fix a ship and you finish the mission

Let me know what kind of mission scenarios this happens with - there's an override to eliminate certain scenarios in neb hexes, but I've probably forgotten a couple in the list.

thanks,
dave

[NuclearWessels]

Traitors in our midst..

I was flying on the Hardcore server.. my F-CAR with an ally F-CAR and we were racking up quite a bit of damage on our enemies, the Z-DNE and the Z-CD..

I was in position to cripple the Z-CD while my ally was attacking the Z-DNE when all of a sudden I got a message on my screen stating that my ally was turning on me.. not captured, but swapped sides.. I had to fight my way out of the middle of them..

Anyhow here is a screen shot.. the yellow writing is gone, but I brought the message up in the comms panel.. I outlined it in red...

Needless to say I barely made it off the map.. I did kill the Z-CD and I hurt the F-CAR, but not badly enough.. I got proxied badly and near the map border I was being hammered by Dizzys and PH 1's and a few proxies.. I limped off the map severely damaged...

Man that was wicked.. it was one of the XC scripts...

I fail to see how this is a good idea.

Variety, Something unexpected... You know in TOS.. several episodes talked about ships lost to space sickness.

As a once-a-server event it might be okay but this will get tiresome fast on a real campaign.

The likelihood is currently set to something like 3% in the hardcore scripts, and lower than that in the ED ones. 

IIRC (currently jetlagged and in post-vacation mode) in the XC scripts you might have to work to escape alive, whereas in the others the mission should still be winnable.   

(This only happens with AI needless to say - it won't switch alliances of human pilots.)

dave

[Centurus]

Traitors in our midst..

I was flying on the Hardcore server.. my F-CAR with an ally F-CAR and we were racking up quite a bit of damage on our enemies, the Z-DNE and the Z-CD..

I was in position to cripple the Z-CD while my ally was attacking the Z-DNE when all of a sudden I got a message on my screen stating that my ally was turning on me.. not captured, but swapped sides.. I had to fight my way out of the middle of them..

Anyhow here is a screen shot.. the yellow writing is gone, but I brought the message up in the comms panel.. I outlined it in red...

Needless to say I barely made it off the map.. I did kill the Z-CD and I hurt the F-CAR, but not badly enough.. I got proxied badly and near the map border I was being hammered by Dizzys and PH 1's and a few proxies.. I limped off the map severely damaged...

Man that was wicked.. it was one of the XC scripts...

I fail to see how this is a good idea.

Variety, Something unexpected... You know in TOS.. several episodes talked about ships lost to space sickness.

As a once-a-server event it might be okay but this will get tiresome fast on a real campaign.

The likelihood is currently set to something like 3% in the hardcore scripts, and lower than that in the ED ones. 

IIRC (currently jetlagged and in post-vacation mode) in the XC scripts you might have to work to escape alive, whereas in the others the mission should still be winnable.   

(This only happens with AI needless to say - it won't switch alliances of human pilots.)

dave

The only mission in where my ally went rogue and I had to run was where I was ambushed by a few dreads laying in wait.  However, my ally was already dead by the time it went rogue, and my hull was heading to the border.

Any other rogue missions I've fought and won, a couple with dreads in them, but never more than one dread.  I find though that when you're in a higher class hull the more likely your ally, if there is one, is going to go rogue.

When I was flying an NEC, it only happened to be 3 times.  I'm now in a CAD+R, and it's happened at least 6 times, 2 of them with enemy dreads in the mission.

Luckily I'm getting good at killing dread AI.

[NuclearWessels]

OK, hopefully I've got all the issues noted so far resolved.

I'm uploading new versions right now (though my connection is dog slow today, might take awhile yet).

EDIT:  FINALLY!! They're posted ...

If you're playing on Hardcore don't use the new ones until you hear from Pesty, but if you're trying them out in SP they're here:
ED ones
XC ones

dave

[Corbomite]

Dave, what's the difference between the XC and ED versions?