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RTCW: Enemy Territory Test Released
Ant writes "Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory Test is released for Linux and Windows! It doesn't require the original game." See the news blurb and player guide.
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Thanks in advance. And yes, this comment does have to do with the article. Anyone who thinks otherwise, hasn't played the game yet.
Algorithms final exam in an hour and a half... and I am posting on Slashdot instead of studying! The horror!
*prays*
lookout bullow.
the daze of the Godless payper liesense hostage ransom stock markup ?pr? FUDgePeddlers, is dissolving into coolapps.
consult yOUR creator regarding matters of the heart/mind/wallet.
I was a tester for this game.
I know you guys LOVE Linux, but please heed this advice - DON'T buy the Linux version. It is slow as HELL.
The Windows version was smooth and a joy to play. The Linux version is so slow its almost unplayable.
Take it from me, I've been playing this game for months.
From zero to slashdotted in .5 seconds
I have been thinkin' about the US, in particular what it says it is that it really is not. You see, I like certain things about the US, but it's certainly not the beacon for the world that it likes to claim it is.
For example, Americans when asked seem to be proudest of their so-called "freedom". America, the land of the free. While it's true that the US is more free than some other dictatorships, one can't logically call a country with 2 million people in jail (one out of every 140 people locked up in prison.) free. But the lack of freedom becomes even more clear when one realizes that the vast bulk of them are locked up, not for hurting or stealing from someone else, but simply for doing what they want to do with their own bodies. The lack of freedom to do drugs is symptomatic of a society that severely restricts freedom. America is not free.
Certainly, America doesn't seem very free to a gay couple who cannot legally celebrate their lifetime love with official marriage. Nor does America seem free to someone who wants to hike on public land without paying a fee. We're not free to ride without a seatbelt. We are forced by threat of arms to pay money to the government. Where does the claim of "freedom" come from? America is not free in any real sense.
How about the phrase "justice for all", so well known from the "pledge of allegiance". (Is freedom forcing children to swear allegiance to a piece of cloth?) Again the reality of America in no way lives up to its ideal. Does justice for all apply to Mike Hawash, in jail without accusation of a crime? Economic injustice is rampant in the US; legal justice only applies to those with money, the right skin color, and a good lawyer. So justice isn't anything for America to claim, either.
So if the US is neither free nor just, what are its bragging rights exactly? I guess it doesn't sound as good to say, "America is more free than some places, really," or to brag that it's "pretty just, most of the time."
What about democracy, "government of the people, by the people, and for the people"? That seems like something that America could be proud of. But again the reality doesn't match the ideal. Corruption, greed, and raw power politics run the country. Ask Paul Wellstone (oops, he's dead.) Secrecy, the code of Cheney, is the order of the day. The people can't be trusted to know what government is doing, so I guess we don't have government "by the people". America is governed by the rich, by corporations, by powerful aristocratic families. America is in no way democratic.
So what's left? All the ideals of America have been lost, corrupted, destroyed. The idea of America is bankrupt. It's time to start over again, taking what we do like, and ditching the rest. Building a new system that is closer to free, closer to just, and closer to democratic, in practice, not just in words. Finally, that is the thing I like best about America, that it was founded in the hope of building a better world. That hope is what I will carry forward as we go on beyond America.
You guys can download it directly from this link in the bottom left corner.
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http://games.activision.com/games/wolfenstein/ind
I have to go to class soon but I'll sure as hell be playing it when I get back. I hope the single player isn't like the first one. I was impressed until those uber soldiers and skeletons started coming out. I love those realistic WWII games.
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that my manager didn't turn up to work this morning. the bastard is sitting at home playing this!
I opened this page with zero posts (not even the trolls) and the server was already dead...
Good job!
I'm not a prophet or a stone-age man,
I'm just a mortal with potential of a super man.
Windows version here
and your Linux version is here.
Why is there a x86 Linux version but no Mac Version?
Hello there. Suck on it, slashfags.
It's all very well for you mainstream people with your well-supported Linux machines, but where's the version for us Mac users, huh? :)
Wasting your time since 1997.
Your FAILURE of the algorithms exam is IMMINENT! PREPARE FOR VOMIT!
So what ever happened to those stupid scooter things that where supposed to change life for everyone in the industrial world by making us consume even more energy instead of walking?
Haha, looks like that was a big flop! SUCKAS!
In SOVIET RUSSIA the CASTLE RETURNS to YOU
RTCW: Enemy Territory will be a multiplayer only game that is completely free. A while back Activison decided not to make it a full blow retail game but since so much of it was done they are going to make it free for everyone.
Everyone KNOWS that REAL gamers play on Macs. Only "n00bz" use linux as their gaming platform of choice.
Nothing says "l33t g4m3r" more than fragging someone using a one button arrow mover.
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This is my sig. Its pathetic.
Does this mean Aunt Hilda isn't coming for christmas?
This was suppose to be an attempt to be morderated offtopic, but it could be funny in a weird way. This reply ends here.
I hope so... The main link in the post seems already to be slashdotted, so I can't read all about it, but if, as it seems, this is a New Game, coming with a linux port right off the starting block, it certainly seems that would be a Good Thing.
philcrissman.com.
Anyone got one of them up yet? Servers all getting slashdotted alrdy
WTF? That is a load of crap! I've been running the single player demo and it screams! Try using an NVIDIA card! If your complaining it's slow you can't be using a video card with commercial drivers. I'm using a GForce 4 I got for $50, and I play all the old loki titles, Max Payne, GTA 3, The Sims in winex, and UT2003, Castle Wolfenstien demo, Neverwinter Nights natively. Linux is a fine platform for games and in many cases it runs better than windows. Especially the windows games because it woould seem OpenGL is alot more efficient than Direct X!
Since you posted as an AC, I'll have to assume this is a troll. Just in case its not, I've got to ask about your setup because it sounds like you don't have something set up right.
What type of video card are you trying to use? Do you have the correct drivers installed?
Try running glxinfo
What does the third line of output show you? Is direct rendering enabled?
"If they have both, tell them we use Linux. And if they have that, tell them the computers are down." -Dave Chapelle
The important part, is there any new gameplay?
From scanning the guide I'd say yes. I am looking forward to playing as "Covert OpS", I always liked blowing up enemy sentry guns in TFC.
Besides from that, I must say that Desert Combat is providing a lot of new fun stuff too for BF1942, although in alpha stage and team strength/weapon balancing still are a bit off, and some strange errors, it's nice to see that we can expect more from the bf1942 platform that has many cool features but the original WW2 concept is getting old.
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Would someone put up a bittorrent link please?
Thank you!
Could someone explain how that works? I realize that this is made by the same people that made RtCW, but skimping out of the original engine doesn't seem right. It's a faily new engine (tweaked off of Quake 3, but updated) so I don't see how/why they would do this.
"Some things have to be believed to be seen." - Ralph Hodgson
... if there were a Mac Version but no Linux version, it wouldn't be on Slashdot.
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read this letters:
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anybody actually knows what happens if this free stuff hits file services like kazaa etc. ? you can take your business model and burry it. i never downloaded stuff from fileplanet since they introduced this lets call it by its name barrier forcing everyone who doesnt want to spend hours filling out senseless forms just to download something. as soon as i get the file i'll put it online via kazaa and i hope so others will do too.
so put this stuff on filesharing ! let fileplanet & co die happily
Googles Zeitgeist tells me 4% of people are using Macs whereas only 1% are using Linux. It would be more profitable to make a Mac game than a Linux game.
Besides, I don't think Linux's graphics acceleration support is so mature a casual Linux-user would get the best performance from their machine. At least my Radeon 8500 gives me less FPS than TNT2 I previously had.
This is *only* a test. This is not a full-release. Yes, *this* is free.. but the final version will, very likely, not be.
Linux Client || Windows Client
And for anyone without a subscription, save your trolling and go find a freebie mirror. :o)
I think someone just fragged the web server. hey you... put that rocket launcher down.
the Germans will speak German! I mean, you are in 'enemy territory' after all, it should only make sense
Considering apple.slashdot.org has an article every time Steve Jobs scratches his balls, the probability is very high that there would be an article discussing a RTCW port.
Use this link for bittorrent download of the windows client version: Bittorrent Link
And please forgive the se.cx, as its an actual bittorrent share site.
You really have to hand it to Activision. Not only do they release Linux versions of some of their games, that always seem to run better than their Windows brother, but they do it in timely manner. Oh and let's not forget that this is FREE!
I've never understood why games that go to so much trouble to be realistic do things like have players' names show up above them when you're targetting them, or "Don't shoot!" icons. I mean, really, you've got the ability to disguise yourself as the enemy; that's really cool. But then your teammates can automatically know it's you from afar just by leaving their crosshairs on you for a second or two. Riiiiight.
Al Qaeda has ninjas!
http://www.happypuppy.com/games/index.jsp?gid=411, I actually subscribe to the fileswarm service (which uses the OnionNetwork CDN technology). Luvin the fact that on my cable modem I can get 750~800K !! Go Opt Online!
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Probably too late but anyway, you can grab it from here.
ftp://ftp.fragland.net/demos/Wolf_ET_Test.exe
?Who controls the past now, controls the future.
Who controls the present now controls the past.?
Didn't notice. That's for the Linux version actually, not the windows version.
a whole new single-player tour of duty! I don't mind the MP maps but I rather play SP missions where it's not as hectic.
Wow, mortars are a godsend Never again will I have to choose between playing Wolfenstein or Scorched Earth!
It's Wolfenstein! It's Scorch! Stop, you're both right!
Can someone explain to me why they're using the Wolfenstein3d engine? That engine is so '92! Why not use something like the Quake 3 engine? I hope the Wolfenstein3d engine supports OpenGL.
Why is there a x86 Linux version but no Mac Version?
Some games are ported to Linux only because they want Linux based servers, not because the developer thinks a sizeable Linux gaming market[1] exists. However once your have the game server the client side game is only a small incremental step and the cost is no longer out of step with the size of the market.
[1] The Linux gaming market does not include all those who would buy a Linux port of a game. It only includes those who would never buy a Win32 game. If in the absence of a Linux port a gamer merely buys the Win32 and dual boots or uses Wine then that gamers is already a customer. A Linux port would not generate a new sale; merely replace a Win32 sale with a Linux sale. There would be no new money for the developer; it is only new money from those who would never buy the Win32 game that justify the expense of a Linux port. As stated above, if you already have the server the client game cost is negligible.
Are there any single player mods for RTCW out there?
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Source. Hellchick (I think she works for Activision?):
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Some notes...
There is no catch to it being free. The final version of Enemy Territory will also be free and stand alone. Completely free, no strings attached. There's no spyware, there's no collection of email addresses, we do not ask you to do us any "favors" and "get rid of a problem" for us in the future. The multiplayer was a labor of love for Splash Damage, id, and Activision, and it would just be a shame for all of that to go to waste. So you're getting a free game. No one believes us when we tell them this, and I can understand them. But it's true.
Second, people seem to be having problems identifying team mates. There are two ways you can do this:
- When you mouse over a team mate, you'll see their rank, name, and their health bar. You won't see anything when you mouse over an enemy.
- The Axis and Allies have very different uniforms. The Allies have American tan utilities, while the Axis are wearing black coats or uniforms with red armbands (on all of them, I think).
Quick tips:
- There's a player guide that came with ET -- check it out for some info.
- The voiceovers will often tell you what objective your team needs to accomplish at that moment.
- The basic idea of the map is this: the Allies have to get the tank through the tunnel doors, then to the base (where it'll destroy the depot doors), then around the side of the base where it'll destroy the corner of the depot (allowing a second route in), and then finally dynamite the fuel dump. The Axis have to prevent this, and they have some command posts they can build and MGs in their base to help defend.
- Engineers can plant land mines. They are very fun.
- Covert Ops' can find planted land mines from the other team - use your binocs to scan.
There's a lot more but maybe that will help people.
Ant(Dude) @ Quality Foraged Links (AQFL.net) & The Ant Farm (antfarm.ma.cx / antfarm.home.dhs.org).
It's all about the servers. Ported to Linux for Servers not Gamers
It's even free.
www.americasarmy.com I really like it, you even tend to get less kids that act stupid on there, though they certainly exist.
I won't get a chance to download this until late this evening, and I don't see anything in the readme or the guide concerning this.
I was originally pumped to hear they were putting this out since there'd be bots incorporated into the game; are there any in the test?
"Important note for German users - Disclaimer: You are about to enter the Castle Wolfenstein website. The following pages may have content that is forbidden by law in Germany. Activision Germany GmbH is not responsible for the content of the following pages. By entering this site you approve having read this disclaimer."
Anyone know which laws this page may have violated?
They have very strict laws in Germany about Nazi symbols and such.
"Enough of this wretched, whining monkey life." -- Marcus Aurelius, _Meditations_, Book 9, 37
More mirrors are here:
yes, here
I'm getting 85 kbps off of Utah at the moment.
Yeah, real insightful.
I did, and found the Bittorrent links here with the Linux and Windows version. Downloaded it in 5 minutes.
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There's also the testing issue. I'm suprised they were willing to spend the bucks to do QA on two different platforms. Forget about three. Especially when the third one requires special hardware on which to do the testing.
If we really wanted realism, we'd use the Dance Dance Revolution footpad and reall landmines.
Now that would be realistic!
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