Christmas Server Event

[Nimrod]

I was just reading threads about Christmas Levels and such, and an idea hit me.

How about a Dedicated Christmas Server from say the 15th of December till the 26th. Everyone could submit there christmas levels before the 15th, we make them into one massive cycle (Battle), and then leave a Dedicated Server going.

We could set it up like we set up the Bash's before, with a admin team keeping an eye on the server, and reloading it if it crashes.

This is just an idea.

Whatcha think?

[Stijn]

I think 26th to 31th would be a bette period, but I like the idea.

[Olsen]

I think it´s good.

The times perfect for me (i am gonna get internet at my moms place 21/12 so i can play online.

Great idea *starts thinking about a christmas lvl*

[Nimrod]

I think 26th to 31th would be a bette period, but I like the idea.

Perhaps, or maybe we could have a selection of levels on the run up to christmas, then on the 25th we change the level set over?

Although I know from my own experiences that after the 26th, christmas is kinda over, and its all looking towards the new year. The run-up to christmas is more of the christmas celebrations stuff I find.

[Stijn]

I actually don't care, but a lot of christmas levels won't be released until Christmas actually started ;)

[snzspeed]

Good idea. ;o

[Nimrod]

I actually don't care, but a lot of christmas levels won't be released until Christmas actually started ;)


then lets ask the main level devlopers if they can make some xmas levels by the 15th ;)

We can also include the Epic Xmas Battle Levels (From hh98/cc99)

[Nimrod]

Ok, just got a moment to talk to Frank, and heres what we concluded:

What makes the Bash events and such popular as such, is because they only happen once a year, and they run for say a week or so.

So to make it so people should hopefully come in the Xmas server and make it have a fair few players were make it only last a week or so. So where thinking the 20th, till the 28th, as that covers just before xmas and after xmas.

Level wise, we should have CTF and Battle and perhaps switch them every now and again. Hopefully that should also give level creators a chance, we could also use some old classics as well, although some new ones in the mix would be great.

If someones interested (like Blackraptor did for the bash), of selecting and preparing levels, we would be greatful.

Version wise i think its best suited as 1.23, as TSF users can join it as well with a patch.

So there we go, thats a start :)

[Hazel-rah]

Um....

uh...

Good idea, Nimrod! http://graphics.hotmail.com/i.p.emthup.gif

*runs away*

[Odin]

I like it. I'm also making a battle Christmas level and it'll probably be done before the 15th. I'd be honored to see it in the server.

[Sacrush]

I think it's cool. I enjoyed the last bash server too.

[Chiyu]

I have already prepared a level for Nim's server, a christmas CTF level.

I don't think you should use any old levels, only if they're old classics really suitable for christmas... After all, this is a christmas server event so no "normal" levels.. Make it something special.


Edit: Would anyone like to help and beta-test before the christmas server is up?

[Odin]

I have already prepared a level for Nim's server, a christmas CTF level.

I don't think you should use any old levels, only if they're old classics really suitable for christmas... After all, this is a christmas server event so no "normal" levels.. Make it something special.

I'm sure all of the levels would be Christmas themed, meaning they'd use a Christmas/Snowy tileset, or they'd somehow be linked to Christmas.

[Monolith]

What about having this run during the twelve days of Christmas? That is starting on Christmas day (Dec 25) and ending on the day before Epiphany (Jan 6). I mean.. that'd actually make sense to have a Christmas server event <em>during</em> Christmas, but who ever makes things make sense? :P

[Nimrod]

Perhaps, in england we dont really celebrate the twelve day thing, hence why im asking for your views.

In england, people tend to Celebrate christmas, from like the beginning of the month, but that would be to long to do a server, but from about the 15th onwards, everyone has christmas trees, every shop you walk into has xmas music, and decorations up and all that, so do you think its worth also starting the server BEFORE christmas, or from christmas onwards? or both.

[White Rabbit]

12th day? What 12th day?

Anyway, I said in a topic some days ago that almost the whole of the TF clan is making two Christmas lvls, one battle and one CTF. I'm 50% done with my battle lvl and I'm planning on doing my CTF lvl on the 15th of December. After that, if there's time, I'll make a Christmas assault lvl. Is there any chance that you're nice enough to host ALL of TF's lvls, Nimrod? :)

[Nimrod]

Sure, although I will need permission to edit them to put them in a level cycle with all the others :)

The more Christmas themed levels the better :)

[Odin]

I think the Christmas server should be between the 15th and the 26th.

Also, in the US, Christmas-themed stuff (christmas music, sales, etc.) start before Thanksgiving. So yeah.

[White Rabbit]

@Nimrod: I've "asked" them all not to password their lvls. I'll also tell them about it on the TF forums, which, btw is at forums.totalfreaks.com and Flash's brand-new site is at www.totalfreaks.com

[Hazel-rah]

I assume after you get them ordered up you'll put passwords back on them so lamers can't steal them. Right?

[Nimrod]

Dunno, I guess so, if the author asks.
But these days, 80% of jazz'ers run cracked JCS's that ignore the security packet..

Is there anyone else who wants to deal with levels, or am I gonna end up doing it? :P (collecting them, making cycles, etc)

[Monolith]

Perhaps, in england we dont really celebrate the twelve day thing, hence why im asking for your views.

In england, people tend to Celebrate christmas, from like the beginning of the month, but that would be to long to do a server, but from about the 15th onwards, everyone has christmas trees, every shop you walk into has xmas music, and decorations up and all that, so do you think its worth also starting the server BEFORE christmas, or from christmas onwards? or both.
It's the same in America, but the reason for it has to do with the commercialization of Christmas. I rather dislike how events get grossly changed for overwhelming commercialization purposes, particularly with Christmas. So for something that doesn't require selling something before Christmas day, I'd rather go with a more traditional schedule.

[Odin]

Hmm...

You could put some small line of code in each level, corrupting the level if it's modified by a cracked version of JCS. Then again I know jack about this stuff.

[Olsen]

ppl are cracking their JCS?

What does the cracked version do? Ignore passwords?

[Nimrod]

ppl are cracking their JCS?

What does the cracked version do? Ignore passwords?


Exactly, but anyways, lets keep to the topic :p

Still stuck on the days, as if the server goes on for to long, it may *lose* its appeal.

I wonder how many ppl will play on christmas day, everyone will be busy eating turkey :lol:

[Monolith]

...unless this gets forgotten before it starts.

[Nimrod]

No, got some levels from CB, managed to get the Epic levels, and TF's are all making levels and hopefully they will all get added :)

And if anyone else wants to submit levels, feel free to, Battle or CTF ;)


So if were going for the traditional christmas celebrations (the 12th days), shall we start on xmas day, or do you think it will be better on christmas eve?

[DoubleGJ]

I think I have my 4 old xmas battle levels in my Jazz2 directory.

[Nimrod]

I think I have my 4 old xmas battle levels in my Jazz2 directory.

Then dig them up and tweak them to Xmas 2004 :7

[DoubleGJ]

http://www.jsz-clan.republika.pl/dl/evehang.zip

One here. I'll send it on J2O later.

[Nimrod]

Thanks for the submission, I'll put it on the list :)

[White Rabbit]

3 TF lvls are ready, 2 CTF, 1 battle. :)

Give me your email, Nimrod, and I'll send my lvl. I'll try to find Cell and LRK or you can ask them for yourself.

[Ðx]

I gived a ctf lvl from my pack.

[R3ptile]

I gave a ctf lvl from my pack.
Just correcting you. ;P

[Blackraptor]

++Passhax JCS.


I'd like to, but wouldn't have time to, make a level. Maybe next year or something. Blehh.

[Nimrod]

Ok, for those of you who need an email address to send these to:


(Replace 'at' with @ ;-))


I'm also on MSN Messenger with that address.

[Blaze The Movie Fan]

I can't wait 'til it's ready! :D

[Nimrod]

Got about 8 levels now, although please keep submitting :P

Now all we need to do is figure out when to start the server

[¿Ðàrkér¿ TRC]

On the 18th, when everyone is off from school/work.

[White Rabbit]

Nimrod, I've sent you my lvl. Check the spam folder. :p

[Nimrod]

Nimrod, I've sent you my lvl. Check the spam folder. :p

I got it, its in my Inbox thou :p

[White Rabbit]

Ok, good. Do you like it?

[Odin]

Hey, Nimrod, are you still accepting levels?

If so, i'm working on one right now, and I already have another done. I'll email both when the former is done.

[Slaz]

Same question for me, if so, i will start making one! ;-)

[Nimrod]

Still accepting, Guess ill start it xmas eve or christmas day, either way, submit ! :)

[Odin]

Cool beans.

[Slaz]

Still accepting, Guess ill start it xmas eve or christmas day, either way, submit ! :)

*starts making one*

[Slaz]

Ok, i sended it too you, Nimrod! :7

[White Rabbit]

J2o has a news post about this thread now. :D

[Slaz]

Yeah, and i readed your comment on that news post, what sort of level did you sended?

[White Rabbit]

Battle lvl. Do you want to see it? Gimme your e-mail. :)

[Nimrod]

I decided to set a date finally,

The last day I'm willing to accept levels is the 23rd of December, so please have them ready for then.

Based on the fact that all the levels i have so far are CTF, I'm guessing this will be a CTF server then. Unless I suddenly get about 6 battle levels within the next 3 days or so.

I'm gonna start making a cycle now with the levels I have, and post them up. Those of you (specifically the TF'ers ;)) who havent yet submitted your levels, please do so.


Edit: I forgot to post the dates :D
I'm gonna start the server on Xmas Eve, then continue it for the whole "12 days of xmas" as Mono suggested.

[White Rabbit]

Wait, the lvl I submitted was battle! Also, why don't you just "take" old Christmas lvls and host them? ;)

[Nimrod]

Wait, the lvl I submitted was battle! Also, why don't you just "take" old Christmas lvls and host them? ;)


Mmmm, bugger. *thinks*

I got a idea, is there any chance you can convert it into a CTF level, incase I dont get enough battle levels to make it worth having a battle level cycle?

That way, either way people will play your level :)

[Skeven]

Heh, I guess im in for this one!
I guess I'll do a battle level.

[White Rabbit]

LRK and Unhit are, I hope, doing a battle lvl. So is Flash... with some kind of freak-luck TF will be able to send its lvls all at once 15 seconds before the deadline. ;P

[Stijn]

The deadline being the 23d? I might just make it.

[Nimrod]

Please do, looks like both a Battle and CTF map pack will be done for the server (Was thinking we wouldnt get enough Battle levels)

I guess ill include the Epic Xmas Battles on the Battle map pack as well.

I aim to put this server up 00:00 on the 24th of Dec, (GMT that is)

Dunno if to start with CTF or Battle, whatever u want first :)

[Nimrod]

Just finished sorting thru the levels I have already:

If I have forgotting you, let me know asap, Iv been rather busy and had files from many different sources, msn, email, web etc So its been rather confusing, heres the CTF map list:

xmasctf01.j2l - Christmas Blast - Craccoboy
xmasctf02.j2l - SnowBall Warzone - FQuist
xmasctf03.j2l - CTF-Snowworlds - Anakin
xmasctf04.j2l - Snowman's Land - White Rabbit
xmasctf05.j2l - Snookie Mountains - Craccoboy
xmasctf06.j2l - Hey it's christmas!! - Slaz
xmasctf07.j2l - The unforgotten Christmas - Anakin


The author of: Somekindofctfthingie.zip
Your level has been edited by a TSF JCS at some point, therefore wont open in 1.23.


You can submit old xmas levels like Frank has, just let me know quickly, you got till the end of today :)

For battle, so far I got one level:
Christmas Eve Hangover - JSZ¿ JaZz!

Ill get the Epic battle levels, but we need more battle levels so submit away.

If you submited a level and its not up here, let me know ASAP.


Thanks.

[White Rabbit]

Hey, I got one battle lvl: Gold Rush Mountains. And I definitely sent it to you. Enigma also sent his CTF lvl, named Happy Hypothermia. I'm going to be evil and send all of TF's finished lvl to you (3 battle, 3 CTF) just in case you don't have them.

EDIT: My e-mail has been sent. Plz be patient and wait for further 2 battle lvls or 1 battle and 1 CTF.

[Nimrod]

My e-mail has been sent. Plz be patient and wait for further 2 battle lvls or 1 battle and 1 CTF.

Ok ill wait till I got them all, then add them to the pack, thanks very much :D

[White Rabbit]

You're welcome. :) I'm also surprised that this thread hasn't been stickied.

[Bobby aka Dizzy]

I don't know that I can speak for EvilMike but how about his level 'This Level Is Untitled' in that winter tileset. (evilmike212.j2l)

[cooba]

I can bug Spotty for HH98 battle levels if you want. There's always TF pack and Rocky's "White Christmas" as well.

[White Rabbit]

TF's gg no re pack is uploaded, btw. Go and review it.

[Slaz]

Thanks for adding my CTF level, Nimrod. ;-)

But i see there aren't many levels in the pack for now...

[White Rabbit]

Christmas server is up and kicking! :D I had a lot of fun beating ppl single-handedly in my lvl as well as a l33t 2v2 duel in Aglid Jollification. :D This server rux0rs the pants of all other servers!! ;P

When is the battle server coming up?