ITT, we discuss the future of FF

Bnet505 · 09-14-2008, 02:57 AM

I thought we ought have a thread to compile all the knowledge we have on future FF updates. Ask devs etc. From what can gather, on the way are orange box conversion, bots, character models being redone, a training level, and tons of new gametypes and maps. Would a dev or well versed FFag learn me the future of FF, and for other uniformed fortressites?

**squeek.** · 09-14-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bnet505

orange box conversion, bots, character models being redone, a training level, and tons of new gametypes and maps.

Pretty much. Maybe some more customization options, ease of use enhancements, and overall UI/HUD improvements.

BoltR · 09-14-2008, 03:22 AM

I'm not sure what you want to know, a lot of that information can be seen in news posts and dev journals.

Yes, it will be converted to OB for next major patch.
Character models would be nice, but we are short on modelers. Some were recently picked up, but I think their priorities are elsewhere for now.
Yes, bots are eventually coming.
Yes, there is going to be a training map if squeek gets unlazy. (I think the bots were needed for this too?)
Yeah, there will be new gameplay types and maps. Though for now it's being kept on the down low.

**squeek.** · 09-14-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BoltR

Yes, there is going to be a training map if squeek gets unlazy. (I think the bots were needed for this too?)

I refuse to get unlazy. I might get less lazy, though. We'll see.

BoltR · 09-14-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by squeek.

I refuse to get unlazy. I might get less lazy, though. We'll see.

I don't expect it any other way. I'm just saying is all.

Ihmhi · 09-14-2008, 03:27 AM

Well, if you're gonna make a wishlist, might wanna browse my signature...

Been too busy to update it lately though... I should really get around to that sometime soon, haha...

tN|Orange · 09-14-2008, 05:14 AM

Orange box conversion is what I want the most.

Ihmhi · 09-14-2008, 05:54 AM

It's definitely a priority now that we have 2.1 out. Top of the list.

**mervaka** · 09-14-2008, 09:43 AM

rong. top of the list is getting the linux binaries out!

the OB conversion has absolutely fuck all to do with me, so i have different priorities in the next patch.

BoltR · 09-14-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mervaka

the OB conversion has absolutely fuck all to do with me, so i have different priorities in the next patch.

Your priorities lay more in beating fruit with a stick?

OneManArmy · 09-14-2008, 10:04 AM

Training map is useless. Tutorial demos with voice commentaries like in warsow are much better

Bakez · 09-14-2008, 11:41 AM

Please, the tutorial for new players INGAME is needed ASAP. There are still players going 'how did you do that' etc in servers. What if I hadn't been there to tell them to go to the tutorial pages on the website? They would have probably thought I was hacking or something.

I thought this was going to be in 2.1???????

Mr. Happy · 09-14-2008, 12:28 PM

I think the most neccessary thing is UI improvements, which I'm glad squeek mentioned. When joining a server the screen you see is absolutely cluttered with info. Breaking it into multiple screens, or removing some info, or making the most important things most obvious, would imo be the best thing that could be done to making the game more accessible to new players.

OB conversion would speed up mapping workflow by months.

Ostrich_Eggs · 09-14-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OneManArmy

Training map is useless. Tutorial demos with voice commentaries like in warsow are much better

I personally haven't played warsow, but something like that integrated into FF would be better than a tutorial level.

OneManArmy · 09-14-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ostrich_Eggs

I personally haven't played warsow, but something like that integrated into FF would be better than a tutorial level.

If you enjoy quick games, especially q3 cpma, you will enjoy warsow for sure

09-14-2008, 02:57 AM	#1
Bnet505 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	ITT, we discuss the future of FF I thought we ought have a thread to compile all the knowledge we have on future FF updates. Ask devs etc. From what can gather, on the way are orange box conversion, bots, character models being redone, a training level, and tons of new gametypes and maps. Would a dev or well versed FFag learn me the future of FF, and for other uniformed fortressites?

09-14-2008, 03:27 AM	#6
Ihmhi [AE] 0112 Ihmhi SJB Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newark, NJ, United States Class/Position: A little bit o' everythin' Gametype: Also a little bit o' everythin' Affiliations: [AE] Asseater, SJB Straight Jacket Brigade Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	Well, if you're gonna make a wishlist, might wanna browse my signature... Been too busy to update it lately though... I should really get around to that sometime soon, haha... __________________ Support FF: Anime: The Thread: Reloaded The one and only anime thread on these here forums. Select the pistol, and then, select your horse.

09-14-2008, 05:54 AM	#8
Ihmhi [AE] 0112 Ihmhi SJB Wiki Team Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newark, NJ, United States Class/Position: A little bit o' everythin' Gametype: Also a little bit o' everythin' Affiliations: [AE] Asseater, SJB Straight Jacket Brigade Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	It's definitely a priority now that we have 2.1 out. Top of the list. __________________ Support FF: Anime: The Thread: Reloaded The one and only anime thread on these here forums. Select the pistol, and then, select your horse.

09-14-2008, 03:22 AM	#3
BoltR Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I'm not sure what you want to know, a lot of that information can be seen in news posts and dev journals. Yes, it will be converted to OB for next major patch. Character models would be nice, but we are short on modelers. Some were recently picked up, but I think their priorities are elsewhere for now. Yes, bots are eventually coming. Yes, there is going to be a training map if squeek gets unlazy. (I think the bots were needed for this too?) Yeah, there will be new gameplay types and maps. Though for now it's being kept on the down low.

09-14-2008, 05:14 AM	#7
tN\|Orange Solid. Join Date: Sep 2008 Gametype: Control Point Affiliations: Twisted Network Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Orange box conversion is what I want the most.

09-14-2008, 09:43 AM	#9
mervaka A Very Sound Guy! Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts Rated Helpful 15 Times	rong. top of the list is getting the linux binaries out! the OB conversion has absolutely fuck all to do with me, so i have different priorities in the next patch.

09-14-2008, 10:04 AM	#11
OneManArmy Ka-boom! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ukraine Class/Position: Demo, Solly, Pyro Gametype: CTF Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Training map is useless. Tutorial demos with voice commentaries like in warsow are much better

09-14-2008, 11:41 AM	#12
Bakez Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Please, the tutorial for new players INGAME is needed ASAP. There are still players going 'how did you do that' etc in servers. What if I hadn't been there to tell them to go to the tutorial pages on the website? They would have probably thought I was hacking or something. I thought this was going to be in 2.1???????

09-14-2008, 12:28 PM	#13
Mr. Happy FF LOL Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I think the most neccessary thing is UI improvements, which I'm glad squeek mentioned. When joining a server the screen you see is absolutely cluttered with info. Breaking it into multiple screens, or removing some info, or making the most important things most obvious, would imo be the best thing that could be done to making the game more accessible to new players. OB conversion would speed up mapping workflow by months.

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