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From: hayden@krypton.mankato.msus.edu (Robert A. Hayden)
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Subject: ThunderWalker CTF Server for QuakeWorld now available
Date: 22 Feb 1997 16:25:05 -0000
Organization: Mankato State University
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A N N O U N C E M E N T
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Clan ThunderWalker is pleased to announce the public release of its
popular ThunderWalker Capture the Flag server for QuakeWorld (12/13/96
release).
In development for the past 4 months, the TW server is a highly customized
version of the 3wave CTF server featuring new weapons, sounds, models, and
internal bells-and-whistles to bring new life to any classic CTF game.
Also as part of the package are three new maps, including a CTF version of
Jim Lowell's famous CRITTERS map, as well as customized entity files to
rebalance several levels for the new mods.
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| AVAILABILITY |
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There are two components for the server available. The "client" side
archive and the "server" side archive. They are largely identical except
that the server package includes the complete Quake-C source code. If you
do not plan to run a server, you can save a little download time by just
getting the client package.
The needed files are available at the ThunderWalker Server web site:
http://att2.cs.mankato.msus.edu/~marc/twserv.html
Look for TWSERV10.ZIP and/or TW_CL10.ZIP on the downloads page.
The files should also be available soon on FTP.CDROM.COM as well as other
archives.
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| FEATURES |
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Modified scoring to add emphasis on flag capturing and flag defense.
TW Customized entities for various maps.
A new laser cannon. Replaces the double-barrel nail gun and uses
energy cells. (Face it, nobody used the weaker nailgun when the
meaner one is around).
A new sniper rifle, complete with new models. Replaces the lightning
gun for a better opportunity for long-range flag defense. Kills
damn-near anything in one shot. However, its long reload time
really only GIVES you one shot. Make it count!
A new grappling harpoon designed for better accuracy and a more modern
feel.
AIRFIST, a great defensive weapon.
A laser sighting system has been added.
The shotgun and double shotgun now drop empty shell casings on the
ground.
We have doubled the speed of the regular shotgun. When you have the
haste rune, this thing can be downright scary. Haste and Quad can
make for carnage everywhere.
We have lowered the damage of the rocket launcher. This may sound
immediately bad, but it makes for great gameplay. Skill becomes
important rather than just getting a lucky shot with the rocket
launcher.
The Regeneration Rune now kicks you up to 200 points health with a max
of 300 if you snag a 100-health.
We have added many new sounds.
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| ACTIVE SERVER |
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Clan ThunderWalker is operating an active server with the above
modifications. Feel free to download the client and jump in for a CTF
fragfest. You can also connect directly and let QuakeWorld download the
mods you need, but it will take longer :-)
MASTER SERVER: 204.182.161.2
SERVER IP: 134.29.130.112
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| QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS |
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If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email
hayden@pobox.com.
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Robert A. Hayden hayden@krypton.mankato.msus.edu
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