Multiplayer Session(s)?

[watchful]

#9060

UPDATE: Got my server working with Zandronum 3.1 (current stable version), running Heretic deathmatch with a couple bots. Look for “DosGameClub (Unofficial)” in DoomSeeker.

Anyone down for some multiplayer sessions? I could make some time 9-11pm ET most nights. Maybe other times too, with enough notice and if we can find a time-frame that works best for a larger group.

My preference would be for QZandronum and possibly some bots if there aren’t that many folks who can make it. I’m open to other source ports, yet afraid vanilla is impractical because of how IPX behaves over the Intertubes.

I can run a dedicated server if there is interest.

[watchful]

#9072

Welp, this turned out to be harder than I thought. I’ve got a server running Zandronum’s latest alpha, with voice-chat, under “DosGameClub (unofficial)”. Yet it doesn’t seem to play correctly.

I’ll circle back later if there is interest.

DoomSeeker can help one find some Heretic games regardless. It feels quite fast, and with the weapons mirroring Doom, quite familiar.

[TigerQuoll]

#9075

I would love to get in on it, but the internet in my area is absolutely hopeless and laggy for online gaming. I know this from Quake month!

[watchful]

#9081

Alright, got the vanilla Zandronum working as a dedicated server, so folks can drop in any time they want. I put in a couple bots for some fun in case no other humans are available.

If deathmatch gets boring I can switch it to something more spicy like “Terminator” mode (everyone vs person with the red ball) or CTF or invasion.

[tamsin.lm]

#9086

Any chance for Heretic II multiplayer? XB

[watchful]

#9087

@tamsin.lm did you mean Hexen (1995) or Heretic II (1998)? The former would be pretty easy since Zandronum can run it too. But perhaps that’s best left to a month focused on Hexen itself.

The latter is Quake2-based and looks like its dedicated server is dated. I don’t see any complete source ports with multiplayer. So I’d rather not. Perhaps you can find servers elsewhere? There appear to be Reddit and Steam Community groups focused on Heretic II.