BF2S Forums Forklift Wars tournament discussion thread

SplinterStrike wrote:

Alrighty more editing to do, gotta teach someone what 10:00 PM means and we're still having a bit of trouble with the server. We can load, but once it verifies the client data, it boots us out. So, if anyone has any knowledge on how to mount custom maps to a server, it would be great.

Ive had a thought as to why this might be happening and am going to try to change it now.

I think maybe because the map names havent changed that the game is referrencing both the modded version and the official version of Dalian and FuShe. And so its kicking us out. Thats my theory anyway

Last time I tried changing the map name, it crashed so Im gona dig a lil deeper and see if I can get it working under a different name.
Ill update as Ive tested it.

Snake wrote:

I copied the map and have tried changing all references of "Dalian_Plant" to "Dalian_BF2s", but its crashing upon load at 66% every time (which is textures as it says in the bottom left).

I dont know enough to actually fix this error.

I'll continue to try, but if we can get the server working with the maps as they are, then that'll be better

Change your BF2 shortcut to say BF2_r.exe instead of BF2.exe to run BF2 in debug mode. When it CTDs you'll get some error message(s) that will tell you what's wrong.

Snake wrote:

k30dxedle wrote:

Snake wrote:

I copied the map and have tried changing all references of "Dalian_Plant" to "Dalian_BF2s", but its crashing upon load at 66% every time (which is textures as it says in the bottom left).

I dont know enough to actually fix this error.

I'll continue to try, but if we can get the server working with the maps as they are, then that'll be better

Change your BF2 shortcut to say BF2_r.exe instead of BF2.exe to run BF2 in debug mode. When it CTDs you'll get some error message(s) that will tell you what's wrong.

Ah nice one! Just tried it. No error messages. The game loaded perfectly.

Well, almost.

http://www.sfsteam.co.uk/Snakes_Screenies/screen046.png


...WHAT THE FUCK?!?!!!

LOL

SplinterStrike wrote:

I suppose we're enlisted. Hey, if it works, it works.

Also, could you explain the shortcut change in a bit more detail? Might make it less complicated for everyone.

Right click the BF2 icon, click properties then edit the target to say "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\BF2_r.exe"

Snake wrote:

Fallschirmjager10 wrote:

SplinterStrike wrote:

I suppose we're enlisted. Hey, if it works, it works.

Also, could you explain the shortcut change in a bit more detail? Might make it less complicated for everyone.

Right click the BF2 icon, click properties then edit the target to say "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\BF2_r.exe"

Yes, but will that work online? i.e. without PB kicking you.

Seeing the map with that "poster" slapped across the entire map isnt really what I..erm, imagined.

I dont know.. but il try it Well.. I guess I did something wrong aswell because it says that path isnt found, wtf.

Last edited by Fallschirmjager10 (2007-04-14 09:17:02)

Well, all I can say is that I hope the maps that I uploaded (and are on the server) will work since Ive tried both maps and they both fail on 66% loading with textures.

We can get around it with that nice tip that k3 told us about, however, it means that

1) Both maps will have that big ass poster textured all across it
2) We need to run BF2 with debug mode enabled (the "_r" business)
3) We dont know if it will work online when connecting to a server

surprise, surprise! I hope it works!

Ok i just attempted this myself, attempted to join our Celebrity Deathmatch server and got this: "This server does not allow players with modified content to join. Please revert you game to the current official version to play."
We may need to delay the tourney

so no forklift war today?

steelie34 wrote:

voodoosniper7 wrote:

so no forklift war today?

David.Podedworny wrote:

Guys i think i know how to connect brb.

explain in teh details pwease

Okay guys, its 10 minutes to game time and we dont have a server working properly. I'm gonna delay the tournament until next Saturday, exact same time. I'm hoping a week will give us time to fix it.
All teams will remain the same, along with reserves. So the guys that have a strike on their names can come back if they are available.

farmerfez wrote:

David.Podedworny wrote:

Guys i think i know how to connect brb.

explain in teh details pwease

I was thinking if i could delete the modded maps and connect with the maps as they were before the mod I could get on but i cant. Hey splinter please dont turn off the server i have another idea how to get on.