[Music1an]

Dont know if anyone has heard, but Diedel has posted a new site for stable releases of d2x-xl (just wanted to inform some of you out there):

" Posted Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:15 am         
 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
KoolBear from the DBB.net and Zach Briggs from HighOctane Software - the makers of the highly anticipated Core Decision - have kindly offered to take over testing and public relations for D2X-XL.

The first step will be a D2X-XL Stable Release Site where you will find the latest thoroughly tested and stable D2X-XL version. The site will also offer basic technical support and contain a trouble ticket system for reporting bugs and irregularities.

You will also find previews of HighOctane's game matching service GameNet there.

Zach will build a testers staff who will check every D2X-XL version and only release it if they're all satisfied with it. 

All those who still want to serve as lab rats for my regular D2X-XL coding frenzies can still find the latest builds on my Descent 2 site.

A big thanks to Mike, Zach and all the other helpers and contributors to D2X-XL. 

Diedel"

Hopefully, GameNet may work for us if/when it comes out.  Also, wanted to know if I should try to connect to the current games with the most recent build at descent2.de of at this new site.

Music1an

[watsisname]

I will be free Sunday, so just give the word and I'll join in.

[Music1an]

could you guys plz post on here when you're starting a game?  For various reasons, MSN won't work for me, and I'm hankering for some d2

[CP5670]

The best time for me is generally around 4:00 AM GMT (11:00 PM EST), but I am also free any time between now and at least 10:00 PM GMT (5:00 PM EST), possibly a bit later.

[Music1an]

ditto   I'd like to get a game going today, 'cause I'm leaving for my church's youth camp early monday morning.  Only thing is, for some reason, my computer can't host games so someone else would have to put the game up.  I'll be checking on the tracker often.

[CP5670]

I think I'm the only one who can host for some reason; everyone else is having what appear to be firewall related issues. Actually, I'm not sure how well my connection will take more than two or three players. We'll have to see how it works out.

[wolfdog]

I'm pretty sure I can host too... at least I've had games with mars.

[Music1an]

Sounds good.  Well, whenever is good with you guys is fine with me.  Just give the word when/if you're putting a game up.  Like I said, I'll be checking the tracker often (there's a co-op game on it now, so I know that it works).  I'm really hoping this will work out!

[EDIT]:btw, I won't be able to do it around 4am GMT (11pm EST) because of the youth camp: gotta get up at 5:00am EST tomorrow morning, and I need some sleep!

[CP5670]

There is a large storm in this area and it knocked out my internet connection (I'm posting this off my dad's 56k work connection), so I'm probably not going to be able to play until tomorrow morning. I guess we should have tried earlier in the day. Is anyone free tomorrow instead?

[watsisname]

I'll be free tomorrow anytime after 7pm EST (that's 00:00 UTC). 

CP:  I was hit by that same series of storms, but you fared far better than I did.  There was a good 40 minutes of very steady, heavy rain, on top of an already over-saturated ground, causing extreme flooding in the area.  This also led to 3 inches of water covering my entire basement floor. (not good... not good at all) 

[CP5670]

Wow, that sounds quite bad. There were some warnings of possible flooding on the news but it wasn't an issue in this area. Hope you're able to get it sorted out quickly.

[Mars]

Well, I'm officially back, so I'm game.

Everyone have MSN, maybe we can figure out how to do the multi-user chat thing. So we can get eachother through the bugs.

[Ulala]

Seems like God doesn't want us to play d2 multiplayer or something. 

[Mars]

In any case everyone make sure you have 1.6.86

[watsisname]

Ok, I've got 1.6.86 installed and I'm ready whenever y'all are.  Just give the word.

As for the basement issue:  It doesn't look too bad, considering...  Just need to throw out the carpets/rugs and try the best to get all the water out of the bottom of a couch.  Thank your local deity for Shop-vacs. 

[CP5670]

It took much longer than I had expected, but my internet connection is finally back up and I can play games again. Are any of you available tonight or during the next few days?

[Mars]

Any time until August the 20th. except for today

[Ulala]

Just say when. 

[MechMantis]

*quickly ducks to avoid the "welcome beams" and/or "welcome megas"*



After playing SCP and trying (unsuccesfully) to get Descent 1 to work... I found this little topic. Would anyone be kind enough to awnser a few questions for the /\/00B?

1: Is there any "semi-sub-official hlp super happy Descent 1 multiplayer action!"?
2: Does the program used here support Descent 1 in the first place?


I ask these questions as I have long loved Descent, and have been itching to replay it. And actually play multiplayer.

[Mars]

D2-XL supports D1 levels, meaning, you can play your favorite D1 maps.

Oh BTW:

                               



                                                                                                 

Welcome to HLP. Please keep all appendages within the installation at all times. Flamethrowers are located underneath all seats, however, due to the rising cost of oil, the ID / evolution debate (don't debate me on whether or not there is a debate), , and the meaning of life, the napalm has been replaced with Holy Water. Plasma rifles are located in the weapons locker, but only Admins, , or a hyper-intelligent shade of blue have access to these areas. If you meet a Shivan in the ductwork it is most likely Carl, give him your lunch and back away slowly, odds are good you'll be fine. Recommend reading includes Karajorma's Freespace FAQ for general questions, and The Freespace Wiki for specific issues and questions.

Also, watch out, Holy Water can burn, and the flamethrowers are usually out in the main HLP forum