Organizing PC Game Competitions Among PF Members

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around organizing PC game competitions among members of the Physics Forums community. Participants suggest various games, propose schedules, and express interest in multiplayer formats. The conversation includes a mix of game preferences, technical considerations, and logistical arrangements for playing together online.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose games such as Warcraft III, Unreal Tournament, Medieval: Total War, and Battlefield 1942 for competition.
  • Others express interest in FPS games like Call of Duty, Quake 3, and Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory.
  • There are discussions about the technical requirements for games, including connection speeds and hardware capabilities.
  • Participants suggest scheduling games for specific times, with a focus on Thursday evenings for Unreal Tournament and UT2004.
  • Some members raise concerns about the ability to play due to varying computer specifications and internet speeds.
  • There is a suggestion to create a chat room for coordinating server selection and game logistics.
  • Multiple participants express enthusiasm for specific games and share their gaming experiences and preferences.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the idea of organizing competitions and express interest in various games. However, there are multiple competing views on which games to play and the feasibility of playing them based on technical limitations. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the final game selections and logistics.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention limitations related to hardware specifications and internet connection speeds, which may affect the ability to play certain games. There is also uncertainty about the availability of games among members.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the Physics Forums interested in gaming, particularly those looking to engage in multiplayer competitions and discussions about game preferences and technical requirements.

  • #61
I am finding not the sever, the server is empty or the server has people but nobody from pf. We have to find an easier way to play. Does anybody has gamspy arcade? That migth be the way.
 
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  • #62
We'll try again some other time.
 
  • #63
I've played an hour or two ago but I didn't recognize any familiar usernames nor did anyone respond when I said hello, assuming that there is someone from PF playing.
 
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  • #64
Why dun you get a paid server for PF players? :) Or have someone run dedicated server on a fast connection at a unversity or somethign?
 
  • #65
Sorry I couldn't make it yesterday. If anyone is interested I'm going to setup an Enemy Territory or UT2004 server on my linux box. Tell me which game you want to play and I'll set something up. I want to test the server at 6:00pm eastern and start the official game around 7:00-7:30pm.

Server Specs:

Gentoo Linux 2004.1
Athlon XP 2600
512MB DDR 2700
7200 RPM Segate
1.5MB DSL
 
  • #66
If anyone is interested I'm starting up Enemy Territory

ip: 209.42.34.118
password: physicsforums
 
  • #67
If you can't get on, don't worry, I'm trying to get etpro to work. It will be up very soon
 
  • #69
I should have time to play Sunday.

Thanks-a-million for setting up a server. ET rocks.
 

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