Server Changes - IMPORTANT Please Read!

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Our new deli-delight member in the freshmeat section (Floppo) is back in town and might be able to play UO again soon. Once I hear that he's got his mouse problems corrected I'll switch the server back to UO since he doesn't own CoD2.

Speaking of CoD2, I know having our FFC server at v1.0 has been a pain for those of you who play on the publics. We've also been having server crashes too often of late. I managed to track down the server Linux binaries for v1.2c today, and installed them. This broke our Raiders mod install (RCMODV4), so I had to upgrade THAT to the latest which is now RCMODV5. Sooooo...if you have not upgraded to CoD2 v1.2 or have downgraded to v1.0 in order to be compatible, go ahead and run the "Auto Update" found on the Main menu when you start the game and update to v1.2.

Once you have upgraded, go into the Multiplayer Options and turn PunkBuster "On", as the new version now supports it and is enabled on the server. Now when you connect to our FFC server you should automagically download the new RCMODV5 files. Note that it may take longer to connect...be patient. You may also see some "key authorizing" messages...again, be patient...you should eventually connect in. Sorry for the inconvenience, but that's how it goes with software....don't blame me...I just work here. I hope the newer patches help with the crashes but time will tell.

After successfully connecting and playing you can delete the old RCMODV4 folder & the files within if you want...this folder will be in the root of your local CoD2 folder.

Note that I've kept most of the mod settings the same as before. I left many of the ambient effects (smoke, fire, etc) turned "On" this time around as I want to see if those work any better now...I had those turned off in RCMODV4. I also turned on the "bleeding" system, so if you take a bad hit (25% or less health) you will make noises everyone can hear and bleed down an additional 10%...which could mean death. So either heal yourself quick (remember: you have 2 healthpacks that can be accessed via your "Use" key) or get health from a team-mate (same way) to stop the whining and damage effects!

I highly suggest doing your updates before game-time so you've got that outta the way. I'll be around off/on on TS this afternoon before game-time if you have questions/problems. As always, thanks for your support!

Welcome New FFC Member

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After quite the weekend ordeal of get'n a new computer, take'n it back, get'n it again, rinse-lather-repeat, our good buddy Flowpo from the Forums finally got in "the game" last night. He chose an appropriate player name...fffreshmeat...lol. Tho' it looked to me like he was picking up on the action pretty quick...I think he'll fit right in. I still like the idea of plop'n him & Mufasa into say, "Pleasantville", and let'n them duke it out in a cage match. May the best man win!

Anyway, welcome aboard Flowpo!...may your gun never jam and your tripwires always trip.