[Release] Tribal Wars Mod

(Arcanox) #1

The release is underway! The Modification for ETQW which brings in some of the classic elements of Starsiege: Tribes is now complete and available to the general public. The modification features Jetpacks, New Weapons, two new Maps, and a CTF Gametype.

This project has been in development for quite some time, and it’s involved a lot of help from many individuals. They’ve really put in a quality effort over the months of development, and their knowledge and talent has really made this mod possible. I’d really like to thank everyone who was involved with the development of this project, I doubt I could have done it without you. I’ve invested a good amount of my own time into this project and I’ve really enjoyed some of the struggles and successes along the way. In the end though, I’ve come away with a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. I hope that many of you enjoy playing the mod, as much as I did developing it.

There are many people from different communities that have expressed some interest in playing the mod, and even creating content for it. It’s only fitting that there is a place to gather and share information about this unique project. We’ve established a set of forums specifically for this mod where you can get all of the resources and support for Tribal Wars:

http://twars.org/forums/

Additionally we have an irc channel. You can find us on irc.quakenet.org, #twars

Last but not least, a list of mirrors and locations you can download the mod from:

Windows Only Installers:

Mod-DB:

Fileplanet:
http://www.fileplanet.com/210636/210000/fileinfo/Tribal-Wars-Mod

Filefront:
http://www.filefront.com/15851859/twars_setup.exe/

Mega Upload:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WMUJGRZ8

(timestart) #2

This mod is awesome btw.

I’m not biased in ANY WAY in saying that.

At all.

Really. :infiltrator:

(AnthonyDa) #3

N.K.

(Arcanox) #4

Anthony, the TAW server hasn’t been updated. Just make sure you clear out your mod folder and reinstall. You did have the beta files which won’t version correctly with any servers marked as (v1.0)

(otakustar) #5

where’s linux?

(Donnovan) #6

In the post he says “Windows only installers”, i believe there is no Linux port.

(AnthonyDa) #7

There is a linux package, just not posted here :stuck_out_tongue:
Arcanox : Already done what you are suggesting before posting here, looks like server isn’t using correct si_pure 1/0.

(Arcanox) #8

Linux—> http://www.bravehardt.com/Quake_Wars/twars/

It’s just a zip file, extract to game folder and add +set fs_game twars to a launch item. Don’t use this link if you’re using Windows, just use one of the mirrors in the main post.

(f34n0r) #9

Big thanks to Arcanox! Awesome mod! We are already putting together a tribes competition team. I am thinking the best team size for this will be 7 v 7.

We are honored to host servers for this in the NA and EU. They will soon be fully auto-download and up to date.

Also, to show our support for this mod and encourage more tribes mod servers, anyone who wants to host a server can reference our FTP links for the mod config files to autodownload off your server.

We will probably put together an open Tribes tournament for any groups or teams that want to play. Watch for threads on this.

:stroggbanana:

(Gradis) #10

oo
__/

sweeeeet

(iwound) #11

never played this before but im looking forward to checking this mod out.
Another mod for QW, who says its dead.<- retorical.

edit*

just tried it. how do i jump more than a few feet. i tried shooting at the ground which gave me some height but also mamed me.

A tutorial for nubs like me would be useful and help draw more players in otherwise we just get frustrated and not bother.

(murka) #12

Actually linux binaries also come with the windows installer.

sprint is jetpack, which seems to be unbound by default.

(iwound) #13

it works just not much and runs out. i presume this like the original. Thought maybe there is some trick to it, to get higher.
ie skillz.

(murka) #14

Look for bumps and aim for them. When going downhill, hold jump to skii and when coming to a hill, use jetpack to gain enough momentum to go over it, but not too much so you overshoot the downhill part.

(.Chris.) #15

You lose momentum if you try move when jumping and boosting from when standing still, jump, press boost, wait till you reached way past the height you wish to be at then move forward if for example your wanting to get onto a ledge. for normal play you got to take advantage of the various slopes found on the terrain and try find a course that offers plenty opportunity for skiing in order to build up speed, similar to the Icarus but less forgiving.

I did suggest a ‘noob’ mode for begginers at one point where its more like etqw icarus skiing and no fall damage for those not familiar with tribes to make the mod more accessible to established etqw players but I guess it be alot of effort getting two control schemes added and a server mode for each one.

(Punkoma) #16

the awesome dudes are game.

http://forum.awesome-dudes.de/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=232&p=2845#p2845

more to come.

tribes hell yeah.

http://awesome-dudes.de/

(iwound) #17

Aaaaah! got it. hold down jump on the down slope and boost on the up slope.
ok im fully qualified. do i get a certificate.:smiley: oh no that would be a stat.

(murka) #18

Learning skills like this is much more rewarding than a shiny medal on a stat page you get for doing nothing of value…

(oxy) #19

Yes, as Punkoma already mentioned, I just put up a server, at awesome-dudes.de:27736 (with autodownload).
Port might change or server go away, not sure yet, it’s preliminary for testing purposes.

We just played about half an hour, and we already like this mod.
Is there a way to switch off the falling damage?

I also mirrored the files:
Windows Installer: http://files.awesome-dudes.de/etqw/mods/twars_setup.exe
Linux Client: http://files.awesome-dudes.de/etqw/mods/twars_v1.0.zip

(DrFunkenstein) #20

I downloaded it from the awesome dudes server and that worked without any problems. I’ll practice my skying a bit later today and I will try to find some games in the coming days.

Dr. Funkenstein