FritzBot test-server launched (RtcW)

|ToaK|John Doe · **FritzBot test-server launched (RtcW) -** 25-04-2006

The HP Matches server is currently running a Fritzbot 0.54 RtcW-Server. At the moment it is setup to run the tank-map only. There are 27 bots running around at this 64-slots server. The ip-adress is 70.84.129.101:27964.
It is for testing-purposes only, so if it is too buggy, the mod will be removed again a.s.a.p.

We |ToaK|'s and some HP-members are testing the bots and the server-reliability while running this mod.
We are thrilled by the bots-performances, but within an hour or two, some of us were completely ignored by the enemy-bots.

Even after a match-reset, individual human player seem to be invisible for the enemy bots. Is this a familiar bug with fritzbot 0.54, or is it related to the tank-map?

Hans

CrapShoot · **Re: FritzBot test-server launched (RtcW) -** 25-04-2006

Hi Hans :p

Make sure private clients is set to 0. It's a known bug atm; and there is some speculation that it might not be the only thing that causes this.

Reconnecting after a /quit sometimes helps :/

Maleficus · **Re: FritzBot test-server launched (RtcW) -** 26-04-2006

John: can you please try this patch on your server? I think I may have found and fixed the issue that was causing this bug.

I'd greatly appreciate hearing from you to find out if this fix works.

Just extract the file inside this .zip into your "FritzBot" folder, overwriting the .dll thats in there right now.

Cheers!

|ToaK|John Doe · **Re: FritzBot test-server launched (RtcW) -** 26-04-2006

Thanks for replying that quick, guys..

We'll put the fix on the server, and i'll let you know what our findings are.
I have to wait for our dear friend dr. No from HP who has the admin-rights for this server to realize the alterations and update.

Thanks to his awesome cooperation, we are able to running this full-scale test. If the outcome is satisfactory, than i'll investigate the possibilities to create a permanent Fritzbot 24/7 server (RtcW only, sorry ET-guys and gals).

Hans

p.s. Some of our playtesters are complaining that the bots seem to have aimbots. Don't be afraid, i didn't give away the fact that you just cloned Crapshoot.

Maleficus · **Re: FritzBot test-server launched (RtcW) -** 26-04-2006

Heh - try setting the bots to "EASY" aim skill ("bot_aimskill 1) - its the easiest.

BTW: is HP Happy Penguin?

|ToaK|John Doe · *Last edited by |ToaK|John Doe; 27-04-2006 at 01:44..*

Lol no, Maleficus. I like the settings as they are..

B.t.w. we tested your dll on a dutch server, and the 1st impression is a good one. It might work.. Thanks a lot for your quick solution

And thanks Crapshoot for your tip about private clients set to 0.

Hans

p.s. HP is indeed a happy penguin server, it is the one which is normally reserved for matches...

CrapShoot · **Re: FritzBot test-server launched (RtcW) -** 27-04-2006

I'm pretty sure he modeled bot_skill 1 and aimskill 1 after my abilities tbh

Maleficus · **Re: FritzBot test-server launched (RtcW) -** 27-04-2006

Kewl - I was a big fan of the Depot HP server way back in the day!

Good to hear its working so far - just let me know if any problems arise. ET has this bug too, and if this fixes it, I can fix the bug permanently in both games.

Cheers!

|ToaK|John Doe · **Re: FritzBot test-server launched (RtcW) -** 27-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrapShoot

I'm pretty sure he modeled bot_skill 1 and aimskill 1 after my abilities tbh

Sure he did Ken.....

Hans

|ToaK|John Doe · **Re: FritzBot test-server launched (RtcW) -** 27-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maleficus

Kewl - I was a big fan of the Depot HP server way back in the day!

Good to hear its working so far - just let me know if any problems arise. ET has this bug too, and if this fixes it, I can fix the bug permanently in both games.

Cheers!

Well a few of us had a little reunion yesterday on the map Tank. Had a good few laughs and some exciting matches. The bots kept responding good on human actions, and the server was more stable than before your update and suggestions.

I have the impression that our little initiative to setup 2 test-servers for Fritzbot, 1 in the USA and 1 in Europe have already a positive impact on our shrinking RtcW community.

In this short time we had already many (human) visitors who couldn't believe they were actually mainly playing with bots..

But we have to see if the effect is a temporary one, or if it is really a new era for RtcW. My hopes are for the new era...

But with your support i'm convinced we have a good chance to maintain a large group of hardcore RtcW-players reliving the old maps, and discovering some new ones.

And as already written in your guestbook, you did a awesome job with Fritzbot guys!

Hans