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by Apocalypso
Wed Aug 18, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does one "escape" a game window in Linux?
Replies: 2
Views: 2026

Re: How does one "escape" a game window in Linux?

Thanks, Blast.

I compile mine ffrom source though I'm still on 2.4.18 (I think it is instead of 2.4.22). The latest one seems to be slightly with my graphics card -- making side turns screws up fr's for some reason. Would be interested in any input as to why that happens incidentally.

Thanks again!
by Apocalypso
Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does one "escape" a game window in Linux?
Replies: 2
Views: 2026

How does one "escape" a game window in Linux?

I typically play BZ with a Linux client. If I set the window smaller using F1, how can I escape the window (lose focus) and put the focus on my desktop? IIRC, when I've used Windows, I could do an Alt-Tab and it work. Alt-Tab doesn't appear to work in Linux (ftr, I am using Ubuntu 20.04 with Gnome d...
by Apocalypso
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ban without F12
Replies: 19
Views: 8915

Re: Ban without F12

The F12 ban has nothing to do with Team Flag capture. It bans when it suspects you F12 to evade genocide. Furthermore, leaving just before a capture doesn't really do any good. The bounty is calculated at team flag pickup, not the point of capture. I don't see how people don't understand this. Also...
by Apocalypso
Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ban without F12
Replies: 19
Views: 8915

Re: Ban without F12

kierra wrote: Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:24 pm Just DIE before leaving the server to balance. Can't say this enough, dearie
I used to think this worked all the time but it does not unfortunately but if I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will come along to correct me. :D
by Apocalypso
Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ban without F12
Replies: 19
Views: 8915

Re: Ban without F12

I'll give a secret because there are admins here with itchy trigger fingers and scripts that just don't care. It is NOT rare that this happens. Maybe infrequently but not rare. Just announce your intentions as best you can. Say something like ... "Ok, I am planning to leave. It looks like green...
by Apocalypso
Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: Forum Suggestions, Questions, and Issues
Topic: A link to a page that shows the last 10 or 20 replies would be ....
Replies: 4
Views: 4031

A link to a page that shows the last 10 or 20 replies would be ....

FANTASTIC!

I think it would engender more discussion on this forum.

Anyways, I hope everyone has a FANTASTIC day!