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the bindlestiff · **Re: 64 slot Fritzbot Server -** 26-03-2006

Hey Roach, I'm glad to see a Fritzbot server on the air. My buddy and I tried to set up a private server a few months ago but ran into difficulties trying to find an outfit that would allow enough bots to make playing worthwhile. After paying our money we were told that we could have only six bots total. We queried many other sites but found none that would allow more than a token number of bots. So we gave it up.

I've got a few comments about what I like to see in a Fritzbot server. Take 'em or leave 'em as you see fit. First, I find a long warmup totally useless, just an interminably long wait while the bots shoot at each other (why would they need a warmup anyway?) I have my rotation set up for no more than 5 seconds warmup. I'd turn it off completely but have not been able to do so.

Second, I like to play on the offense and several times on your server I found myself switched to the defense when starting a new round. I'd prefer to stay on the same team unless I choose to change sides.

Third, the number and classes of bots for each waypointed map have been chosen by the waypointer to give an optimum game for the particular map. I know that's how I've done it on my maps. Some maps need fewer players, some more, some with heavy weapons, some without. You have the same 16 bots on all the maps. On a small map like Lumber factory that would result in utter chaos, not too much fun to play. I hope that you'll give some thought about this.

I was glad to see that you have the bot_skill set to 2 and the bot_aimskill set to 1. Any harder and I'd be spending all my time in limbo! As it is, I was able to win several rounds on a few maps.

How about putting up some more maps? There are plenty more ready that are fun to play. Some of my favorites are Trenchtoast, Norway, Forest, Brescia, Foo Fighter TE, Market Garden, Wild West, Valley of Kings, to name a few.

Thanks again for putting up the server. Any idea if it'll be a permanent thing?

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the bindlestiff Member Status: Offline Posts: 280 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington state	Re: 64 slot Fritzbot Server - 26-03-2006 Hey Roach, I'm glad to see a Fritzbot server on the air. My buddy and I tried to set up a private server a few months ago but ran into difficulties trying to find an outfit that would allow enough bots to make playing worthwhile. After paying our money we were told that we could have only six bots total. We queried many other sites but found none that would allow more than a token number of bots. So we gave it up. I've got a few comments about what I like to see in a Fritzbot server. Take 'em or leave 'em as you see fit. First, I find a long warmup totally useless, just an interminably long wait while the bots shoot at each other (why would they need a warmup anyway?) I have my rotation set up for no more than 5 seconds warmup. I'd turn it off completely but have not been able to do so. Second, I like to play on the offense and several times on your server I found myself switched to the defense when starting a new round. I'd prefer to stay on the same team unless I choose to change sides. Third, the number and classes of bots for each waypointed map have been chosen by the waypointer to give an optimum game for the particular map. I know that's how I've done it on my maps. Some maps need fewer players, some more, some with heavy weapons, some without. You have the same 16 bots on all the maps. On a small map like Lumber factory that would result in utter chaos, not too much fun to play. I hope that you'll give some thought about this. I was glad to see that you have the bot_skill set to 2 and the bot_aimskill set to 1. Any harder and I'd be spending all my time in limbo! As it is, I was able to win several rounds on a few maps. How about putting up some more maps? There are plenty more ready that are fun to play. Some of my favorites are Trenchtoast, Norway, Forest, Brescia, Foo Fighter TE, Market Garden, Wild West, Valley of Kings, to name a few. Thanks again for putting up the server. Any idea if it'll be a permanent thing?