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by Pesky_UK
Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horrible scoring - Why custom game modes aren't popular and suck
Replies: 5
Views: 3101

Re: Horrible scoring - Why custom game modes aren't popular and suck

I think the why of regular players is mainly down to the method of consumption of games nowadays - casual play has moved from desktops / laptops to Steam, phones and tablets with all the shiny bells and whistles attached to that. While the BZ devs avoid / can't get to that route the game continues t...
by Pesky_UK
Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horrible scoring - Why custom game modes aren't popular and suck
Replies: 5
Views: 3101

Re: Horrible scoring - Why custom game modes aren't popular and suck

Given that there's very few regular players left it's not going to be much of a problem. Even you haven't played since mid September.

APOC is like a graveyard most times I look (GMT timezone).
by Pesky_UK
Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help remembering old map
Replies: 8
Views: 2509

Re: Help remembering old map

I tried sending Teppic a message but it got stuck in outbox.

Looks as if the map will remain a distant memory.
by Pesky_UK
Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help remembering old map
Replies: 8
Views: 2509

Re: Help remembering old map

Answer found via the telegram group: A*A Bridge Crossing hosted by Benfish.

I see most of his other maps are still hosted elsewhere but not this one unfortunately.
by Pesky_UK
Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help remembering old map
Replies: 8
Views: 2509

Help remembering old map

Help with an old (probably long gone) map. There use to be a map that featured a long bridge, two teams and CTF play. I *think* it was one of Loumans but not 100% certain. Ring any bells?

Stone bridge and you could hop over the bridge wall to a ledge that ran the full length of the bridge.
by Pesky_UK
Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy 30th birthday bzflag
Replies: 7
Views: 2298

Happy 30th birthday bzflag

30 years ago, in 1993, the game we love was released to the general public. Even then they had cheaters who influenced the decision to have flags in the game.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BZFlag


Hopefully it will still be here in another 30 years.
by Pesky_UK
Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bzflag Telegram channel
Replies: 2
Views: 1791

Re: bzflag Telegram channel

Quick update - The original group somehow got lost so has been recreate with a slightly different account name.

It can now be found (on Telegram) at https://t.me/bz_flag

All are welcome to join.
by Pesky_UK
Thu May 25, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tank flying away ...
Replies: 6
Views: 2034

Re: Tank flying away ...

Jumping phobia?

*plots to take advantage of that*
by Pesky_UK
Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: Players
Topic: Runruns
Replies: 19
Views: 6996

Re: Runruns

RIP RR. You'll always be there observing
by Pesky_UK
Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bzflag Telegram channel
Replies: 2
Views: 1791

bzflag Telegram channel

Misadventure and I have created (well, he did, I inspired :D) a Telegram channel for anyone who wants to join and play BZ. Subchannels are: General BZFlag Chat FAQ & Rules Ping for FFA players Events calendar Fun stuff Ping for CTF players Schedule a CTF game Schedule a FFA game More may be adde...
by Pesky_UK
Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: Bugs and Problems
Topic: BZ 2.4.24 & .26, Mac M1 and video
Replies: 2
Views: 9683

Re: BZ 2.4.24 & .26, Mac M1 and video

Planet Mofo definitely, and some others but can't recall which ones.
by Pesky_UK
Wed Jan 18, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Bugs and Problems
Topic: BZ 2.4.24 & .26, Mac M1 and video
Replies: 2
Views: 9683

BZ 2.4.24 & .26, Mac M1 and video

Since getting my M1 Mac in the summer every map I play suffers from missing / transparent walls and obstacles. They are still there obviously but they flash, disappear and reappear as I'm heading towards them / crashing in to them / hitting them. When they disappear I can see through to the other si...
by Pesky_UK
Sat Sep 17, 2022 5:45 am
Forum: Players
Topic: gg
Replies: 21
Views: 13996

Re: gg

Given that I saw you with my own eyes playing as nosense in the last few weeks and changing flags mid jump to WG then yes, you were / are cheating.

I didn't ban you for it but I did kick you for it. 10 seconds later you logged back in under your Cole handle (same IP address) and said bye.
by Pesky_UK
Tue Aug 30, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why GN Is The Worst Flag
Replies: 6
Views: 2613

Re: Why GN Is The Worst Flag

You'd hate Grue's new server. Multiple ways to geno your team, their team and both teams.

It started off as exciting but now it is just plain impossible to play with any sort of skill there.
by Pesky_UK
Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BZ - What's the future for it?
Replies: 5
Views: 3127

BZ - What's the future for it?

I don't think anyone can deny that it's dying. Zero players online is the norm nowadays or if there is anyone there they soon disappear. Isn't it about time to let either let BZ die a dignified death or move away from concentrating on desktop versions and acknowledge that people are using phones and...
by Pesky_UK
Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Urban gone?
Replies: 2
Views: 1495

Re: Urban gone?

It's back up.
by Pesky_UK
Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are any bz players using the new Starlink satellite internet service?
Replies: 2
Views: 1575

Re: Are any bz players using the new Starlink satellite internet service?

I would love to try this if only for the relative privacy it would offer - I'm currently in Mr Putin Land and pricey if non-existent. Unfortunately Mr P has also deemed that Starlink is illegal in RU so I hope they bring out a more portable dish :) For the moment VPN is king. https://en.wikipedia.or...
by Pesky_UK
Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Urban gone?
Replies: 2
Views: 1495

Urban gone?

Lost, presumed missing?
by Pesky_UK
Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: Help: Setup / Hardware / Performance Issues
Topic: BZ on new Apple Silicone M1 chip
Replies: 8
Views: 5267

Re: BZ on new Apple Silicone M1 chip

How's your ping with Mac Silicon and Rosetta?
by Pesky_UK
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BZ Client, force registration before being allowed to play
Replies: 10
Views: 4637

BZ Client, force registration before being allowed to play

Why does the BZ client not enforce registration before allowing new players to play? Forget about map / server owners, the client should be enforcing it. I'm getting fed up of chasing unregistered cheaters and listening to unregistered players spouting their vile drivel. Kick / bans / mute / silenci...
by Pesky_UK
Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:11 am
Forum: Help: Setup / Hardware / Performance Issues
Topic: Need help with Internet connection
Replies: 6
Views: 3166

Re: Need help with Internet connection

Are you trying to connect to European or US servers? US servers should have a lower ping for you.

Is your connection wired or wireless?
by Pesky_UK
Fri Aug 23, 2019 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bztank gone awol?
Replies: 3
Views: 4710

bztank gone awol?

I've just noticed that the bztank servers have gone and bztank.net no longer exists.

When did this happen?
by Pesky_UK
Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:28 am
Forum: Help: Setup / Hardware / Performance Issues
Topic: Screen goes darker at random times
Replies: 14
Views: 6796

Re: Screen goes darker at random times

Ditto for me too re screen going dark and same fix. Windows 10 x64, fully up to date. I get it on my Surface Pro 3 (Intel HD Graphics Family). My "fix" was to change the cfg file to read only and that seemed to stop it from happening but since the latest Win 1903 update it's started again...
by Pesky_UK
Thu May 02, 2019 9:03 pm
Forum: Help: Setup / Hardware / Performance Issues
Topic: Screen goes darker at random times
Replies: 14
Views: 6796

Re: Screen goes darker at random times

Ditto for me too re screen going dark and same fix.

Windows 10 x64, fully up to date.