UPDATE :so i had the time this week-end to play a bit and to tweak my server.
here's where i am :
i've installed a forum and a new chat (working and cool)
i tweaked the oa server cfg
i upgraded my server to oa .85 patch
and most of all :
i opened 5 ( five ) servers !
oa.akatsuki.ro:27960 insta rail ctf
oa.akatsuki.ro:27961 insta rail 1v1 (tournament)
oa.akatsuki.ro:27962 insta rail ffa (free for all)
oa.akatsuki.ro:27963 all weps frz (yeah the old freeze tag!!!)
oa.akatsuki.ro:27964 insta rail tdm (uFreeze + rail jump!!!)
i've also updated the posts on the site about the server configs
i've posted some msg's on the server and
i've built an oa latest package with autodownloading enabled for windows users
the package is available for download at
http://oa.akatsuki.ro/openarena.exethe "install" does NOT need admin rights on win pc's
the "install" puts a shortcut on user's desktop
the "install" is the latest oa 0.8.5
the "install" is an sfx 7zip archive (in this way, i can automatically extract the game in %userprofile% and place a shortcut on the desktop with a customized icon)
hope to see ya arround at
http://oa.akatsuki.ro/ and have some old-time quality fun toghether on akatsuki servers
ps - i'm working on an automated calendar so the clans can book the servers for wars
Original Post :http://akatsuki.ro/oa//connect nix.akatsuki.ro
Location: France
Server: Dell XS11-VX8
Connexion: 1Gb symmetric internet fiber connexion
OA Version: 0.85
Open Slots: 12
Private Slots: 2
Map Cycle: oasago2, ps9ctf, ps37ctf2, oa_reptctf11, oa_ctf2
Callvote: map_restart, nextmap, kick, clientckick & custom
VoteCustom: map_restore, map_hydro, map_bases, map_spirit, map_cust1..5
Serveur Dedibox V3 - 14,99 € HT / mois, tout compris *
* Serveur Dell XS11-VX8
* Processeur Via Nano U2250 1x 1,60GHz
* 2 Go DDR2 de mémoire
* 160 Go de stockage
* Connexion 1Gbit/secWell, my new server is up and running as expected.
After some headaches I finally came up with the config I wanted.
The default map-cycle I've come up with is:
oasago2, ps9ctf, ps37ctf2, oa_reptctf11, oa_ctf2
The other native maps that the players can callvote for:
hydronex (/callvote custom map_hydro)
this map reminds me of a q3arena ctf map (don't remember the name) wich I used to play some years ago
oa_bases3 (/callvote custom map_bases)
well, I find this map cooler than the other usual base-off map we use to play and wich - I belive - comes from the OSP map pack
oa_spirit3 (/callvote custom map_spirit)
thi map is zen. nice textures, well done. it just invites to fun
The custom maps that users can vote for are 5:
1) BubCtf1 (space, face-off bases)
2) DK_CTF3IU (indoors, suspended cross-roads between the bases)
3) LetGo_01 (inside a lego-like structure with a glass between the oposite flags)
4) LetGo_02 (another lego-like map, really-really cool)
5) UT_Subway (besides the 10M size, this map is WoW!)
But don't worry about the custom maps, they are all available in free download.
You can google for them, or you can obtain a copy either in-game with auto-download on or directly on my site at
http://akatsuki.ro/oa/baseoa/Speaking about auto-download, I will give some tech speach now.
I have two servers, so I hosted the map on the 2nd. In this way the downloading does not interfere with the play.
The nix.akatsuki.ro is a pure server with 14 slots, 12 open and 2 private (with password) so I can join the fun even when the server is full.
There are 2 important aspects about this server:
1st, the server's internet connexion rocks: is a 1Gb symmetric fiber! that means 1Gb upload, 1Gb download
2nd, the callvotes/maps. I've set up a configuration with custom votes so the voting does not interfere with the usual server map cycle as I've seen on many OA servers.
This even allows players (just in case) to in-game restore the default cycle with the command: /callvote cusom map_restore.
Anyways, after a custom map is played, the server automatically falls-back on default cycle.
If you want, you can check-up my config at
http://akatsuki.ro/oa/Can't look forward to see you in so I can kick the dust out of your asses! Have fun you all!