How much Multiplayer action on NTTR map

[JABO2009]

Before getting NTTR, Im just curious how many servers switched to NTTR scenario (or offer both maps)

 

When checking the multiplayer server threads, I learned that most of them still are based on Caucasus map - which is good as this is my current environment , ...

 

but is there already enough action going on on NTTR servers ?

and if so, which time zone is best for going on NTTR ?

 

Cheers Jabo09

[*Rage*]

Not many.....

 

I only check in once in a while though

[JINX_1391]

F99th server runs good MP maps on NTTR....not that I'm bias or anything.

[jcbak]

Compared to 1.5, there isn't much going on the 2.0 MP list. More so now because the Gazelle is only available on 2.0. That should change once it is released on 1.5. My guess is that once the new 1.5 terrain DLC is released, there will be even less traffic on 2.0. IMHO, Starway's Northern Europe mod changed the face of 1.5 for the better....the new DLC will hopefully take it a step further. ED might want to consider having Starway take a look at all of their maps.

[Johnny Dioxin]

It may be due to mission editor problems in NTTR. I know that I can't even write a simple strike mission, as basic things go wrong (such as traffic jams and AI pathing).

[JABO2009]

thx for your feedback guys...

[codefox]

Compared to 1.5, there isn't much going on the 2.0 MP list. More so now because the Gazelle is only available on 2.0. That should change once it is released on 1.5. My guess is that once the new 1.5 terrain DLC is released, there will be even less traffic on 2.0. IMHO, Starway's Northern Europe mod changed the face of 1.5 for the better....the new DLC will hopefully take it a step further. ED might want to consider having Starway take a look at all of their maps.

 

Slightly off-topic but keep in mind that Starways textures are a separate product. ED will update Caucasus for free at one point and they said they'll keep updating it.

[Weltensegler]

Afaik ED's update will be more on the geometry than on the texture's though. Not an alternative texture update for free that would make SW's DLC redundant.

[jcbak]

Afaik ED's update will be more on the geometry than on the texture's though. Not an alternative texture update for free that would make SW's DLC redundant.

You mean we may lose the triangle mountain tops?

[King_Hrothgar]

The only regularly active 2.0 server is F99th, but they run some pretty epic missions even with far fewer players (10-15 is typical). They are COOP focused, so it actually works better like that. It is US based and doesn't have admins round the clock, so outside EU and US primetimes, it can be buggered. There are other servers, but they have 0 players or are 2-3 person private servers. I don't think NTTR is worth $50 if you are planning to play mostly MP, but it's worth the $15 they keep offering it for if you get it with something else.

[JABO2009]

The only regularly active 2.0 server is F99th, but they run some pretty epic missions even with far fewer players (10-15 is typical). They are COOP focused, so it actually works better like that. It is US based and doesn't have admins round the clock, so outside EU and US primetimes, it can be buggered. There are other servers, but they have 0 players or are 2-3 person private servers. I don't think NTTR is worth $50 if you are planning to play mostly MP, but it's worth the $15 they keep offering it for if you get it with something else.

 

thx... Well if thats the case I will first try out the upcoming Caucasus terrain DLC and stay on that map..as this sim is big fun for me in MP most of the time...

 

Im pretty sure NTTR map MP activity will rise once you can easily switch between maps in just one game version...

[codefox]

You mean we may lose the triangle mountain tops?

Yes we will.

[dartuil]

Ill be honest I like NTTR but I regret I bought it.

Im more a MP player and I see no big server like 104th or taw now.

Yes I hope ED is focusing on 2.5 that will bring the maps in one version.

[jcbak]

Ill be honest I like NTTR but I regret I bought it.

Im more a MP player and I see no big server like 104th or taw now.

Yes I hope ED is focusing on 2.5 that will bring the maps in one version.

I'm thinking once a few more airbases are added, it may afford the distance required to set up a MP mission much like the venerable 104th does. Right now a little more distance is needed for A2A/Red v Blue.

[dartuil]

I hope so.

[millenix]

2.0 becomes a lot more fun if you join a Squad such as TAW or F99th that plays 2.0 often. I play 2.0 as much or more than I play 1.5, but it is mostly small co-op missions with other TAW members. Hopefully over time more folks adopt NTTR and we see more populated servers, it really is a beautiful map to fly on.

[StrongHarm]

I built a dedicated server for NTTR and a special 'cooperative pvp' mission for it over the last few weeks. I really like this map, but there wasn't enough going on. The server is powerful and smooth, and the mission is lots of fun. Check it out:

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2770194#post2770194

[Weedwacker]

It's honestly awesome and really makes you feel like your training at home (if your a American). Plus it really does make for some hectic Red Dawn scenarios.

[dartuil]

What make me sad is the the fact that the community was fighting ED for NTTR delay now its out and no one play on it when its more fun than caucasus.

Maybe the lack of airport?

[Texac]

What make me sad is the the fact that the community was fighting ED for NTTR delay now its out and no one play on it when its more fun than caucasus.

Maybe the lack of airport?

No becuase it's still in the Alpha state and people hear a lot about bugs. But for me it's still fun to fly that's why I want the merge with 1.5 and 2.0 now.:pilotfly:

[dartuil]

Yes cant wait 2.5!

[JABO2009]

one last question regarding multiplayer activity:

 

As the beta and the stable version are totally different installs, the player pool unfort. cannot be merged in multiplayer.

 

So, from your experience, where is more multiplayer action going on ?

 

- 1.5 beta Causcaus map

 

or

 

- 1.5 stable Causcasus map

 

???

[codefox]

1.5 Open Beta and Stable are compatible to each other at this moment. Most players run the Stable branch, although you can (currently) play on Stable servers using the Open Beta build.

[JABO2009]

1.5 Open Beta and Stable are compatible to each other at this moment. Most players run the Stable branch, although you can (currently) play on Stable servers using the Open Beta build.

 

ok thx for clarifying this...didnt know that...

 

So this means no MP activity advantage / disadvantage for any of the version, which is cool... I hope it stays this way.