Sup fruitpunch..
Looking for advice on how to advertise my server, I'm thinking posting in various forums that will accept it
Possibly recruiting on some other servers, and such but maybe there are some things I'm not thinking of
I also think that there is a magic "popularity" configuration, where certain maps and settings will attract players, but this is just a theory.
What do you guys have for ideas?
Add all sorts of dumb plugins.
instant-respawn, low-grav, and don't forget the quake sounds.
[QUOTE=lkymky;34593877]Sup fruitpunch..
Looking for advice on how to advertise my server, I'm thinking posting in various forums that will accept it
Possibly recruiting on some other servers, and such but maybe there are some things I'm not thinking of
I also think that there is a magic "popularity" configuration, where certain maps and settings will attract players, but this is just a theory.
What do you guys have for ideas?[/QUOTE]
a vanilla sv_pure 0 server usually populates very well. I'd certainly join it.
Porn sprays allowed.
Or just name it xXxPONYLANDxXx - 24/7 PONY MAPS [RTD]
The problem with most servers is that they have too much. Don't alter the spawn times or only reduce them a bit, put on a decent map rotation with mostly Valve maps, offer some variety of all kinds of modes available. Fan-made ones are alright, but do playtest them properly and don't include orangemaps or maps that by design are so flawed they have to exclude a class like sniper.
Melee maps are server clearers from my experience, stay away from them.
If you include premium stuff, make it cosmetic and not pay-to-win. Don't include HLXstats, nobody cares and it fills up the chat. Maybe have a small selection of songs ready you can play at certain times, like "I need a hero" when there's an intense finale. I don't know the sv_pure setting, but pick the one that allows mods.
I also recommend inviting some decent people for the opening, or let them invite their friends as well. Your server can have the best config, it'll only be fun with good regulars.
The secret to getting a server well populated:
Find a few people who constantly play TF2 and convince them to frequent your server.
You only need a few people to get a game going and then the server will fill up.
Sv_pure 0 is a must do, if you are trying to make a normal server (stock maps no mods) add map vote. 24/7 is only good for few hours so try to have a good map rotation.
If you set a mod server (custom maps, DB,PH etc etc) Try to keep everything up to date.
But always, for the love of god keep sv_pure 0 all the time.
Fruitpunch?
We apples now.
[QUOTE=lkymky;34593877]Sup fruitpunch..
Looking for advice on how to advertise my server[/QUOTE]
Make sure you write -PREMIUM- in the server title, that attracts lots of . . . . . smart people.
Servers such as Knight's Social Club, HH and, of course, FPUK1 are popular due to their community; banter and a lot of chat. Get a lively community and you'll soon get a lot of regs. Lokalen/ Rocket Blast are pretty much the opposite though, barely any mic activity, however their popularity is in the skill of the players, as they are ideal servers for comp players. Those are just two examples of why a server is popular, the most important part is Vanilla.
Pacifists call this forum fruitpunch, But I'm no pacifist You're all fruits until proven otherwise :3
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Promise blowjobs and hookers.
[QUOTE=yellowoboe;34596065]Promise blowjobs and hookers.[/QUOTE]
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No silly.
That's blackjack.
Aside from all the jokes, and what Marik said:
Don't have abusive admins. I was banned from a server the other day because I got caught up in an argument with an admin about how you can reflect the Cow Mangler's lasers, when he said that I was ignorant and that you could never reflect one.
Needless to say, I was banned after I reflected one right in his face, and said: "What now?"
Don't have those. Those pissy admins that kick or ban over every little thing. Have nice admins, but at the same time they can't be pushovers.
If a blackjack sourcemod doesn't exist... It shall be created, The hookers will require some intensive modeling in XSI though :/
Having nice admins is a must.
sv_pure 0
Don't have too much stuff to dl(cough custom gamemodes/custom maps/sounds)
[QUOTE=GastricTank;34596177]Aside from all the jokes, and what Marik said:
Don't have abusive admins. I was banned from a server the other day because I got caught up in an argument with an admin about how you can reflect the Cow Mangler's lasers, when he said that I was ignorant and that you could never reflect one.
Needless to say, I was banned after I reflected one right in his face, and said: "What now?"
Don't have those. Those pissy admins that kick or ban over every little thing. Have nice admins, but at the same time they can't be pushovers.[/QUOTE]
We are already part of a [URL="http://almost-there.org"]very close knit game community[/URL] that hosts garrysmod servers so our admins are that of quality. But good to point that out.
It seems that TF2 servers are fairly easy to manage though and if configured in such a way can manage their own. However I certainly know every server that I have ever joined in TF2 and the admins introduced themselves and said "Hello" ended up in my favorites list one way or another.
add rtv too because sometimes a map is just overplayed.
Make a trade server and there you go
[QUOTE=Zadrave;34596483]Make a trade server and there you go[/QUOTE]
Or one called: IDLE SERVER --- 15 ITEMS PER HOUR
Or maybe: ACHIEVEMENT SERVER --- NEW TO TF2, WANT TO IMPRESS PEOPLE?! GET ACHIEVEMENTS HERE ON MOTIONLESS BOTS!
[QUOTE=Koopa90;34596969]Or one called: IDLE SERVER --- 15 ITEMS PER HOUR
Or maybe: ACHIEVEMENT SERVER --- NEW TO TF2, WANT TO IMPRESS PEOPLE?! GET ACHIEVEMENTS HERE ON MOTIONLESS BOTS![/QUOTE]
nothing like that, atm this will be the only TF2 server we have and we would like it to be popular without many variants, Rather have variety with one server rather than 20 servers only good for one thing.
Which may be difficult
I know, i was just joking :v:
I hope you find a useful answer from someone and get your server running and populated :smile:
Custom maps are cool, for instance, DM_Mariokart is a staple, along with breakfloor, melee checkers, etc etc.
Don't forget cool server mods too, like saxton hale, randomizer, and loads ands loads of DM maps.
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