Fortress Forever

FaskaliaFaskalia Wechsellichtzeichenanlage Join Date: 2004-09-12 Member: 31651Members, Constellation
edited September 2007 in Off-Topic
<div class="IPBDescription">It has been released</div>Be sure to grab the client through:

Fileplanet: <a href="http://www.fileplanet.com/180681/180000/fileinfo/Half-Life-2---Fortress-Forever-Mod-client.exe" target="_blank">http://www.fileplanet.com/180681/180000/fi...-Mod-client.exe</a>

OR

Torrent: <a href="http://www.legittorrents.info/download.php?id=076f4cd2a29fd862e42da9b4991e11554cf13833&f=FortressForever.torrent" target="_blank">http://www.legittorrents.info/download.php...Forever.torrent</a>

or goto

<a href="http://www.fortress-forever.com" target="_blank">http://www.fortress-forever.com</a>

if you dont trust my links.

In case you have no clue, what FF is:

<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Fortress Forever is a Team Fortress mod for Half-life 2's Source Engine. Our independent team is creating this mod entirely from scratch.

Fortress Forever should please those who have stuck with or been a part Half-life: TFC over the years while at the same time doing more for new TF players than any prior Fortress attempt.

Fortress Forever will be free to those who purchase Half-life 2.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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  • ThansalThansal The New Scum Join Date: 2002-08-22 Member: 1215Members, Constellation
    IT looks good.

    The ideas they have behind a number of their changes seem very good.
    the first complaint you are going to hear is that they put to much focus on what made TFC bad (for a lot of people), aka trick jumping. The quick counter is that they are aiming to make trick jumping much more accessible to all players. Jump scripts are pointless, a few of the trick jumps are almost automatic now, and properly grenading is apparently easier to learn. however all of the skills still require practice to master.


    will it actually be god?
    No clue, I will find out tomorrow when I actually get some play time in <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    Downloading now. Well, #22 in line at Fileplanet. Weeee!
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  • EpidemicEpidemic Dark Force Gorge Join Date: 2003-06-29 Member: 17781Members
    4 days before TF2 beta. Coincidence? I think not!
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  • FaskaliaFaskalia Wechsellichtzeichenanlage Join Date: 2004-09-12 Member: 31651Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1649319:date=Sep 13 2007, 09:41 PM:name=TychoCelchuuu)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TychoCelchuuu @ Sep 13 2007, 09:41 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1649319"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Downloading now. Well, #22 in line at Fileplanet. Weeee!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    try the torrent.

    300 seeds and 800 peers
    200kB/s for me, done in 40 minutes <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />
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  • MonkfishMonkfish Sonic-boom-inducing buttcheeks of terrifying speed&#33; Join Date: 2003-06-03 Member: 16972Members
    I couldn't care any less if I had a turbo care less machine 5000 set on 11 carelesses. TF2 is where it's at.
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  • QuaunautQuaunaut The longest seven days in history... Join Date: 2003-03-21 Member: 14759Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    I've been playing this for 2 hours(FP sub wee).

    Jesus, I feel like I'm 11 again and playing my first multiplayer shooter...TFC. It FEELS like TFC. It acts like it, its so ######ing good.

    My only problem with any of the changes I've seen thus far is, the HW Guy's gun doesn't have a spin-up time, it just starts shooting immediately. Oh, and you now balance it with "Overheating" instead of "You're barely moving", which I think is a piss poor choice, myself.
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1649322:date=Sep 13 2007, 02:46 PM:name=Faskalia)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Faskalia @ Sep 13 2007, 02:46 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1649322"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->try the torrent.

    300 seeds and 800 peers
    200kB/s for me, done in 40 minutes <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Fileplanet's downloading at ~500kB/s. It's 86% done now.
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  • DiscoZombieDiscoZombie Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18951Members
    I want to see a full list of pros and cons, FF vs. TF2. someone get on that.
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  • CoolCookieCooksCoolCookieCooks Pretty Girl Join Date: 2003-05-18 Member: 16446Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1649326:date=Sep 13 2007, 08:53 PM:name=Quaunaut)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Quaunaut @ Sep 13 2007, 08:53 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1649326"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->My only problem with any of the changes I've seen thus far is, the HW Guy's gun doesn't have a spin-up time, it just starts shooting immediately. Oh, and you now balance it with "Overheating" instead of "You're barely moving", which I think is a piss poor choice, myself.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    So youre saying holding fire and pointing is better than aiming whilst trying to keep the heat at a high but not overheated level? It adds a bit of skill to the character.
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  • pardzhpardzh Join Date: 2002-10-25 Member: 1601Members
    Torrenting while I'm at work, then building sentry guns all night when I get home. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wow.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":0" border="0" alt="wow.gif" />
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    I just played about an hour. Pretty fun stuff, although my extreme newbiness (never played much TFC) made me pretty useless. I played every class except for the spy, although I was awful as a scout for instance because I can't conc jump so I just got myself shot a lot. I enjoy the overheating mechanic for the HWG, btw.

    The graphics are really awesome (looks like Counterstrike: Source or something when it comes to quality). There are some tiny sound glitches but overall I like the sounds, and the UI is very well designed. There are even hints for new players if you want them. The maps are great and play like the old TFC ones (at least as far as I could tell since I never played much TFC) and it was almost 100% bug free. Easily one of my favorite mods so far, although I'm going to have to get a lot better at the game before it gets really fun,
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  • schkorpioschkorpio I can mspaint Join Date: 2003-05-23 Member: 16635Members
    yikes they really retained that quake 1 mod look and feel - dunno if thats bad or good though <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
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  • DiscoZombieDiscoZombie Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18951Members
    I just played for a while on a couple servers... fun game, though I have a feeling TF2 will probably have more polish.

    both the servers I played on, I had quite a bit of lag, even though my ping was like 20-30... was it me, was it the servers, or is it the game in general that's laggy?

    tbh I haven't seriously played a multiplayer FPS in quite a while so I don't even know how to troubleshoot my connection anymore =d
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  • PetcoPetco Join Date: 2003-07-27 Member: 18478Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1649329:date=Sep 13 2007, 01:02 PM:name=DiscoZombie)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DiscoZombie @ Sep 13 2007, 01:02 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1649329"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I want to see a full list of pros and cons, FF vs. TF2. someone get on that.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    FF = TFC except with better graphics and a few changes.

    TF2 = New game but "TF" is still there.
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1649377:date=Sep 13 2007, 07:57 PM:name=Petco)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Petco @ Sep 13 2007, 07:57 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1649377"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->FF = TFC except with better graphics and a few changes.

    TF2 = New game but "TF" is still there.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Yeah, it's not really "pros and cons" as much as it is "different types of games." You could easily like both, dislike both, or like one and dislike the other.
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  • MasterPTGMasterPTG Join Date: 2006-11-30 Member: 58780Members
    Here's a different link: <a href="http://www.krutonradio.com/Fortress/FortressForever.exe" target="_blank">http://www.krutonradio.com/Fortress/FortressForever.exe</a>

    It's really fast :x.
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  • QuaunautQuaunaut The longest seven days in history... Join Date: 2003-03-21 Member: 14759Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=1649330:date=Sep 13 2007, 01:07 PM:name=CoolCookieCooks)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CoolCookieCooks @ Sep 13 2007, 01:07 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1649330"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->So youre saying holding fire and pointing is better than aiming whilst trying to keep the heat at a high but not overheated level? It adds a bit of skill to the character.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I will say that it requires more skill, but lets make it even harder and have the buildup time then. The rollup was...I dunno, fun. I liked it. THAT defined the HW Guy to me.

    <!--quoteo(post=1649375:date=Sep 13 2007, 05:45 PM:name=DiscoZombie)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DiscoZombie @ Sep 13 2007, 05:45 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1649375"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I just played for a while on a couple servers... fun game, though I have a feeling TF2 will probably have more polish.

    both the servers I played on, I had quite a bit of lag, even though my ping was like 20-30... was it me, was it the servers, or is it the game in general that's laggy?

    tbh I haven't seriously played a multiplayer FPS in quite a while so I don't even know how to troubleshoot my connection anymore =d<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I never had even a bit of a lag problem- if anything, its the best netplay I've had since...well, since TFC.
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  • EMP_DemonEMP_Demon Nothing to see here. Join Date: 2005-01-28 Member: 38754Members, Constellation
    Spies can now hack sentry guns with a bit of a charge-up time before hand, causing them to turn and shoot anything on their team in the area before self-destructing.

    <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
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  • DrfuzzyDrfuzzy FEW... MORE.... INCHES... Join Date: 2003-09-21 Member: 21094Members
    ORGAGAZAM

    I'll get you all a link off my host once i download then upload it to my servar
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  • Private_ColemanPrivate_Coleman PhD in Video Games Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7510Members
    The best part is sabotaging enemy sentry guns. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
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  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    I just played it for a couple hours. I had a ton of fun. I experimented with all the classes until I settled on the pyro. I'm really super good at judging parabolic arcs quickly so my playstyle is well suited to it.

    However... I really don't see myself playing this much when TF2 comes out...

    --Scythe--
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  • ThansalThansal The New Scum Join Date: 2002-08-22 Member: 1215Members, Constellation
    Played a good amount last night and some this morning (Swift friken stalked me down apparently).

    I also fell in love with the new pyro. But the soldier is also really fun (rocket jumping is a lot easier then conc jumping <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />).

    Anyone have a full list of console commands? (the circle menu sucks when you want to do something fast like det a dispenser or change disguise)
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  • TykjenTykjen Join Date: 2003-01-21 Member: 12552Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    HOLY ISH what a pleasant and fun mod this is. Didnt think they would nail it this good.
    Lovin it.
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  • FaskaliaFaskalia Wechsellichtzeichenanlage Join Date: 2004-09-12 Member: 31651Members, Constellation
    Short list on what has been added/modified:
    (Disclaimer: List based on my own perception)

    General:
    -Quake style jumping
    -When gaining elevation while bhopping the 2nd jump will give a huge vertical boost
    -Indicators above players heads
    -Grenade timer bar
    -Auto reload for all weapons
    -Added circle menu (good for spies and engis)
    -More air control

    Spy:
    -No more feigning
    -Invisibility ability added
    -Ability to sabotage sentrys and dispenser

    Scout:
    -Craps are now a grenade and dont just drop out of the scout

    Engineer:
    -EMP nade seems to have a smaller radius
    -No teleporter

    Heavy guy:
    -He seems faster
    -No pre spin
    -Minigun can overheat

    Soldier:
    -Needle Nades seem to have shorter fuse

    Sniper:
    -Red dot has been removed
    -We got a visible laser
    -Shot strength is shown by bar

    Medic:
    -Feels the same

    Demoman:
    -Feels the same

    Pyro:
    -Rockets arch
    -Pyro can kill <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/confused-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="???" border="0" alt="confused-fix.gif" /> (Its soo strange)


    It feels overall pretty good.
    Some of the underplayed classes (mainly spy and pyro) got good boosts. Pyro got maybe a little bit too much.
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  • DiscoZombieDiscoZombie Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18951Members
    I still had the sniper red dot... maybe it's a server-side variable.

    I'm not a big fan of bunnyhopping... so many games make an exploit into a game mechanic that I'm not interested in learning...
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  • LuukasLuukas Join Date: 2004-01-03 Member: 25009Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1649465:date=Sep 14 2007, 04:09 PM:name=DiscoZombie)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DiscoZombie @ Sep 14 2007, 04:09 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1649465"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I still had the sniper red dot... maybe it's a server-side variable.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I played on maybe five separate servers, and it seemed to me that the actual laser is only visible if you're looking at the sniper who is aiming at you.
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  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    If you play a medic and give another player AIDS (you can still give people AIDS, right?), can they still just suicide to deprive you of score, or will you get the points that you deserve, now?
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  • FaskaliaFaskalia Wechsellichtzeichenanlage Join Date: 2004-09-12 Member: 31651Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1649465:date=Sep 14 2007, 03:09 PM:name=DiscoZombie)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DiscoZombie @ Sep 14 2007, 03:09 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1649465"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I still had the sniper red dot... maybe it's a server-side variable.

    I'm not a big fan of bunnyhopping... so many games make an exploit into a game mechanic that I'm not interested in learning...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    In TFC you just had a red dot.
    In FF you can (under certain circumstances) not only see the red-dot, but the whole laser ray.
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  • EMP_DemonEMP_Demon Nothing to see here. Join Date: 2005-01-28 Member: 38754Members, Constellation
    Here's a new one:

    Detpacks now have ammo, but even though they don't come in most bags, nothing stops you from looting a detpack from another demoman's death-bag...
    <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />

    And I still love hacking sentry guns. Especially on those "defend the capture point" maps where the whole team is right in front of it...

    <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
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  • FaskaliaFaskalia Wechsellichtzeichenanlage Join Date: 2004-09-12 Member: 31651Members, Constellation
    Another one:

    If you knife someone as a spy and noone has seen you committing the deed you will automatically dress up in your victims uniform.
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