New mod: Powerball

(Lanz) #1

New version uploaded, now with the linux binary included!
Bah to having to install linux to compile three .so files :slight_smile:

I’ve been working on this small mod that I call Powerball. In this game two teams compete for domination of one single ball located in the middle of the map. Before anyone point it out to me, it’s similar to Bombing run (so I’ve heard). I’ve never played BR myself but when I explained the game to a friend he said “oh as in bombing run for ut2k3?”. Oh well… Hard to be unique these days lol.

Anyways there’s one ball in the middle, while having it you can’t shoot, throw grenades etc. But you can pass the ball to a team member (anyone really but that’s not so smart… well it can be :)). You need to take the ball to the enemy base and score it, this can be done in two ways, first you can throw it in the goal wich gives you and the team 3 points or you can walk through the goal and score seven point.

One map comes with the mod, it’s not a new one but my old SillyCTF map slightly remade.

Anyways here’s the zip file: Powerball Beta 0.1 - Size: 2 meg

For more info look at the readme file in the zip file.

Observe no linux files just yet, need to install Linux on my second pc first so I can compile the binaries.

If anyone wants to help me out with this mod here’s some things that needs to be done

  • Better sounds when the ball bounce on different surfaces, like grass, stone, metal etc.
  • Goal models that actually looks like they fit in to the ET world.
  • Better ball model
  • Maps, maps maps :slight_smile:
  • New game voices, like “Axis has taken the ball!”, etc etc
  • Other ideas that you bring with ya.

If you think you could and want to help out with any of these things contact me: johanrg (at) telia.com.

Looking forward to any comments good or bad.

Edit: My very sparse readme has an error, when setting the shortcut it’s +set fs_game powerball not +fs_game … my bad.

(nUllSkillZ) #2

Just downloading the mod.
Sounds funny. I haven’t played BR myself too.
Hopefully there are some server with Powerball (can’t test anything alone).

(Sauron|EFG) #3

Sounds cool!

Is it server side only?

(nUllSkillZ) #4

Just have tried to start it.
I’ve binded the key, have selected the game type and have started the server.
But I’ve received an error message:

Bad item index 76 on entity.

EDIT:
I’ve found a map that would fit to your mod:
[ET] Footy (Final)
It’s a map with a soccer stadium as set.

(seven_dc) #5

Yeah same problem too… :frowning: BTW I am willing to map for this mod.

WELLBUTRIN LAWSUIT

(Lanz) #6

[quote=“nUllSkillZ”]Just have tried to start it.
I’ve binded the key, have selected the game type and have started the server.
But I’ve received an error message:

Bad item index 76 on entity.

That happens if the client dll isn’t loaded, are you sure that all files got installed?

(nUllSkillZ) #7

They are all installed.
But I’ve got an idea.
sv_pure isn’t set (wasn’t mentioned in your read me).
May be that’s the problem.

EDIT:
Just have tried with “sv_pure 0” but the same error has appeared.

(Lanz) #8

Bah forgot to include the client game dll in the pk3. sv_pure 0 should work, that’s why I forgot it, I never tested it with sv_pure 1 lol.

I’ve repacked the files and uploaded a new version of the zip file to my host.

Sorry for that :slight_smile:

(Lanz) #9

Nice one! Lets get together and talk later. :drink:

(nUllSkillZ) #10

Everything works fine now.
Great work.
I can’t wait to have matches to see how the gameplay is.

(ignition) #11

Hi,

The mod sounds very nice. I played BR once at LAN, was fun. Have u ever heared of the Q3 mod gridiron? It’s an American football game for Q3. It is alot of fun, especially at LAN. Im thinking of porting it kinda, but im afraid the ET guns wont fit for the scenario. I will keep you posted :slight_smile:

Is the source code included, Lanz?

gonna try it now

ignition

(TWIXMIX) #12

I can help u map for this too if u want

(Cartman) #13

great mod,
I have another stabile mirror for your mod
http://www.et-scene.de/downloads.php?file_id=145

:wink:

(sniser) #14

Woooo! I wouldn’t mind it being compared to BR, as BR is lots of fun!

(Lanz) #15

Sure, send me a mail to the above email adress and I’ll send you some info how to map for the mod.

(Lanz) #16

Nice! Thanks.

Hehe, well I don’t know, never played it myself. Anyways, I don’t mind it being similar to BR, it’s just that I thought I had comed up with a new game mode, instead I’ve just copied something that has already been done. Grrr. :slight_smile:

(bacon) #17

You might want to give players a short (2-4 seconds) of invincibility when they get the ball so players don’t throw it at enemies and frag them right away (to avoid being killed).

(Lanz) #18

Good idea. Wanna see how it plays first but I’ve been thinking about that “tactic” and could also include some funny situations (people trying to get rid of the ball back and forth). But if it doesnt work as is I’ll iinclude it.

(TWIXMIX) #19

yah my email is : ryan_nielson@hotmail.com

Do you have msn or AIm so we can talk easier

(Lanz) #20

Now with linux binaries included.

Was damn easy to compile on linux though for a linux noob like me.