In case you haven't noticed I'm moving all of the forum content over to the blog. I've decided to work on the Enemy Territory section next. It's the largest one to do and I was going to tackle it last but there have been some Fritz Bot mod updates over the last few months that I'd like to have a look at. The latest update is from TomTom. He's made a waypoint pack for the map Warehouse (final) by zig-zag. Details - here.

I'll be working on the ET section in groups. More details soon!

I still have some things on my 'to do' list for RtCW but what was in the forum is now in the blog.

Fritz Bot and OSP mod server details here - Servers List -
..and more here - Info, Link and Downloads -


note: Fritz Bot mod download updated.

I was recommended this game for its coop play by TOG Fox who is, like me, a cooperative gameplay fan. I gave it a bit of a test run last night and I like it very much. Very intense.

So, I've added this game on my 'to do' list. Coop and the various other multiplayer modes will be looked at. To be more specific, I'll be running the Sheriff's Special Forces (SSF) Realism Mod v3.1 which is for the The Stetchkov Syndicate expansion pack.



I'm new to this game but here's some basic info.


• SWAT 4

Be part of a squad and use authentic weaponry and tactics in various SWAT scenarios.

In the singleplayer you lead. In multiplayer it's team based SWAT v suspects. In the multiplayer coop you can lead or be a part of a squad versus suspects.

• SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate expansion pack

-new missions playable in single-player, multiplayer and co-op mode
-new SWAT equipment and weapons and the addition of a melee attack
-new objective types
-new multiplayer mode – Smash and Grab
-voting and server browser improvements

• Sheriff's Special Forces (SSF) Realism Mod for The Stetchkov Syndicate

-The Stetchkov Syndicate expansion pack is required to play this mod
-latest version from original authors v3.1
-singleplayer, multiplayers and coop additions and tweaks
-weapons and equipment additions and tweaks
-gameplay additions like door check with report commands and aggresive arrest have been added plus much more
-AI improvments

Sheriff's Special Forces (SSF) Realism Mod v3.1 can be downloaded from - here -

The Sheriff's Special Forces (SSF) Realism Mod is also available for the original SWAT 4. The latest version is 2.2 and can be found at - http://hot-swat-mods.com -

A patch was released for SWAT 4 (v1.1) and can be found at the Sierra Entertainment website - http://vugames.com/en/home.
> select downloads - select swat 4 - select downloads tab




Here is the install order for those wanting to play SSF Realism mod v3.1
-SWAT 4
-SWAT 4 patch v1.1
-The Stetchkov Syndicate expansion pack
-Sheriff's Special Forces Realism Mod v3.1



Stay tuned for future server details!

I've added some additional info to my Serious Sam 2 FAQs. Included is a 'how to' on adding some more info to your screen. I've also added some more to the dedicated server tips page including my current configs.

Hit the Info, Links and Downloads link to the right and go the Serious Sam 2 section.



edit: after some feedback tonight while playing I've changed the Deathmatch fraglimit to 25 from 10. Timelimit remains at 15 minutes.

Serious Sam 2 server details - link -

This is for server admins who want to use PBSetup to install or update Punkbuster into Medal of Honor Airborne.


First some links:

• Medal of Honor Airborne
http://ea.com/moh/airborne

• MOH Airborne dedicated server pack v1.3
http://ausgamers.com/files/details/html/34356

• PunkBuster Online Countermeasures
http://evenbalance.com

• PBSetup (Updating PunkBuster with PBSetup)
http://evenbalance.com/index.php?page=pbsetup

At the time of this post the current version of PBSetup was 3.4 which has an issue with the MOH Airborne v1.3 dedicated server pack. When running PBSetup and selecting 'Add a Game' and then selecting 'Medal of Honor: Airborne', PBSetup provides an incorrect default 'Game Path'. This is strange because PBSetup works OK with the full game version. There is only an issue with the server pack.

The incorrect given path is..
C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Medal of Honor Airborne\UnrealEngine 3\MOHAGame\

There should be no space betweeen the e and 3



It should be..
C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Medal of Honor Airborne\UnrealEngine3\MOHAGame\


So, all you have to do is remove the space in the 'Game Path' line and you're good to go.
Even Balance, Inc. have been notified about this error.

...one more step closer to moving all the forum content to the blog! All the Serious Sam info has been transferred (and updated).

Serious Sam PC games list
Serious Sam 2 server details
Serious Sam 2 v2.070 patch link
Serious Sam 2 FAQs which includes the version mismatch error issue
Serious Sam 2 Dedicated Server Utility v1.07 download


See 'Servers List' & 'Info, Links and Downloads' links to the right.

All the GTR content is now in the blog. In addition to moving the server info over I've added download availability to all of the required files plus more.

-GTR v1.5 patch
-GTR King of Ovals Expansion Pack
-GTR community made Australian tracks
-GTR Dedicated Server v1.5


See 'Servers List' & 'Info, Links and Downloads' links to the right.

BLOG

I've combined the downloads and extras sections together. Now you can find gaming info, links and downloads on the one page. I'm still slowly progressing through the old forum and transferring everything over to the blog. Hopefully I'll finish it all soon.


SERVER

Most of you know my server has been offline (not it's own dedicated connection) since I moved house. While offline I decided format the drive. I also had an opportunity to upgrade it.

My old system:

ABIT NF7-S2G
AMD Athlon XP 3000+
Kingston RAM 1GB

New server thanks to my brother upgrading:

Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4200+
Veritech RAM 2GB

I'm hoping to have a dedicated connection for the server in the next few weeks.

stay tuned!

One of annoyances I found with Far Cry 2 was the key-binds that I setup only worked for singleplayer. When playing the multiplayer portion of the game, only some of the binds would work. Using the standard binds looked to be the only answer which to many is very annoying particularly if you are very used to specific binds like I am for nearly every game I play.

BUT, OS|Wendigo posted a fix on the Ubisoft forum - link -


-start the game
-login to multiplayer
-enter a server (probably easier to just create your own)
-go to options menu - controls
-select defaults and re-map your keys

cheers OS|Wendigo!



Far Cry 2 version at time of this blog entry is 1.02

Saving all of your Stats etc in 'Medal of Honor Airborne' is quick and easy. If you're reinstalling the game for whatever reason then you may want to do this, particularly if you are progressing through your medals and wanting to add more to the excellent re-play value of this game. One of the best singleplayer games of all time in my opinion.

Click here -> Gaming Info and Links (ned's extras) and go the the Medal of Honor section for info on how to do this.