Geekhack Game Night: An Experiment in Community Building

[Puddsy]

So, I've noticed a lot more animosity/attacking lately, and I don't like it. I want everyone to build/rebuild some friendships in the community, and I want to have fun at the same time. I've been playing games with the same group of people for almost 2 years (1 year, 11 months, 3 days), and they've become a staple of my life even though none of us have ever met before.

My nomination for date/time for the inaugural edition goes to Saturday, March 15th, 7PM EST (might be a little late for out European friends). My vote for game goes to TF2, as it's free, fun and will run pretty well on almost every modern system (sorry microsoft windows). My group will likely let us use our private server if they're not playing a scrim that day, and even then we can use our public server. VOIP is the only real issue. TF2 has in-game VOIP, but it's fairly terrible. My VOIP software of choice is mumble, but I'd be willing to use teamspeak if it came to that. Not vent.

Suggestions, comments, Questions? Post in this thread.

(3/15) We will be using skype for comms unless anyone has an extra mumble/TS server lying around. My skype name is [REDACTED]. Add me there and then I'll add you to a call. or something.

[Pacifist]

I'm up for tf2

[hashbaz]

I'd be interested, though I'm terrible at competitive shooters.  And half the forum is already connected via skype, so I'd recommend that.

[Photekq]

I'm up for tf2 at that time, on that date.

[Pacifist]

I'd be interested, though I'm terrible at competitive shooters.  And half the forum is already connected via skype, so I'd recommend that.

I guess I'm in the other half thats not connected to skype

[Puddsy]

I'd be interested, though I'm terrible at competitive shooters.  And half the forum is already connected via skype, so I'd recommend that.

I guess I'm in the other half thats not connected to skype

me as well, that's why I suggested mumble

[Puddsy]

I'd be interested, though I'm terrible at competitive shooters.  And half the forum is already connected via skype, so I'd recommend that.

This is for fun, you don't need to be good

[paicrai]

I'd be down, but at Saturday I'm not at the computer... That sucks fat ****.

[Photekq]

I'd be down, but at Saturday I'm not at the computer... That sucks fat ****.

You have a way with words.

[C5Allroad]

Hmmm. Maybe... I don't have TF2 installed right now.

[Pacifist]

I'd be interested, though I'm terrible at competitive shooters.  And half the forum is already connected via skype, so I'd recommend that.

I guess I'm in the other half thats not connected to skype

me as well, that's why I suggested mumble

I tried using mumble to play in pugs, but I never understood it. Skype is a bit laggy tho. IMO in game voip is good enough for casual play but for competitive mumble is best

[Tym]

Id be up for it, although I tried to run something about 6 months ago and barely anyone turned up on time. Was a little frustrating,  make sure you schedual plenty of time for people to turn up.

[hashbaz]

I tried using mumble to play in pugs, but I never understood it. Skype is a bit laggy tho. IMO in game voip is good enough for casual play but for competitive mumble is best

Good thing this isn't competitive play.

[paicrai]

I'd be down, but at Saturday I'm not at the computer... That sucks fat ****.

You have a way with words.

Poop.

[Michael]

[Pacifist]

Show Image

is that sc2?

[stoic-lemon]

Sounds fun. Looks like it will be morning here.

[pichu23]

Oh wow. TF2, I'd like to join but I have to re-install it. It's not on my computer atm. & the other thing is Im in the EU. I'd probably lag so hard.

[Puddsy]

Oh wow. TF2, I'd like to join but I have to re-install it. It's not on my computer atm. & the other thing is Im in the EU. I'd probably lag so hard.

Where in EU? We have a guy in UK and his ping rarely breaks 100.

[pichu23]

Oh wow. TF2, I'd like to join but I have to re-install it. It's not on my computer atm. & the other thing is Im in the EU. I'd probably lag so hard.

Where in EU? We have a guy in UK and his ping rarely breaks 100.

Well I play DotA2 on EU-East with around 40-50 ping. I'll re-install it tomorrow before I go to bed. I think if there's lag it should be minimal. My accommodations internet is pretty good I'd say. 

[osi]

I'm up for this if I can make it. 7:00PM EST seems a weee bit early though, no?

Great idea!

[Pacifist]

If your team is using the server, there's some service that has servers for a 2 hour private use for free

Forgot what it was called tho

[Novus]

Why not deepen our friendship with a friendly back stabbing "the road to power is paved with hypocrisy and casualties. Never regret" game like house of cards.
Opps I meant cards against humanity.

[paicrai]

Why not deepen our friendship with a friendly back stabbing "the road to power is paved with hypocrisy and casualties. Never regret" game like house of cards.
Opps I meant cards against humanity.

Yes.

"My gym teacher got fired for adding novelty caps to the obstacle course."

[Puddsy]

If your team is using the server, there's some service that has servers for a 2 hour private use for free

Forgot what it was called tho

We'll just use the pub server, but if my team is stomping too hard I'll ask if we can use the private one.

I'm up for this if I can make it. 7:00PM EST seems a weee bit early though, no?

Great idea!

It's early just because I generally go to bed around 10 PM, and we'll probably be playing for 2-3 hours.

[Pacifist]

http://na.serveme.tf/

[pichu23]

I've installed tf2 and played a few rounds, A little rusty but

[C5Allroad]

I'll install TF2 tonight. What server and throw some steam ids around here 
Steam: HUNTERANGEL121

[Pacifist]

http://steamcommunity.com/id/dapacifist

[Flyersfan1]

Would love to do this! I'm terrible at TF2 though. 

[Puddsy]

http://na.serveme.tf/

for comp servers only. We're not playing comp.

Would love to do this! I'm terrible at TF2 though. 

Who cares, come play anyway

My steam is in my signature

[Pacifist]

http://na.serveme.tf/

for comp servers only. We're not playing comp.

You can set up the server to have random stuff. Its set up with comp settings, but you can remove them and play regular

[Puddsy]

http://na.serveme.tf/

for comp servers only. We're not playing comp.

You can set up the server to have random stuff. Its set up with comp settings, but you can remove them and play regular

too hard

A buddy of mine is willing to set up a server for a few hours on Saturday. It'll be a vanilla server, with alltalk and a map rotation I'll set up myself. The basic competitive staple maps plus a few of my favorites.

I'll leave more updates as they come.

[pichu23]

Excited.

[Puddsy]

Map rotation (cycles randomly):

pl_upward
pl_badwater
pl_frontier
cp_granary
cp_badlands
cp_gullywash
cp_snakewater
koth_harvest
koth_viaduct
koth_lakeside
koth_king

This is more than 2-3 hours worth of maps, but they're all of the "good" maps in TF2. I left out a few others because they can get very boring. I think the map timer (the timer that says how long the server plays a map for) is set to half an hour for most gametypes (I think it's 45 for control points, I'll check), so we'll be playing at least 4 maps.

You should add me on steam/skype if you plan on playing. My steam is in my sig, and my skype is puddsyyyyy (that's 5 "y"s). If you're not in the mood to click a link, my steam name is also puddsyyyyy.

[pichu23]

I'll add you in awhile !

Here's my steam id: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198082843504/

[Photekq]

here's mine http://steamcommunity.com/id/iaintavinit/

[Flyersfan1]

Added both Photekq and Pichu, here's mine http://steamcommunity.com/id/Flyersfan1/
Looking forward to Saturday night!

[pichu23]

Added both Photekq and Pichu, here's mine http://steamcommunity.com/id/Flyersfan1/
Looking forward to Saturday night!

=D approved !

[paicrai]

Actually, I may be able to play
http://steamcommunity.com/id/paicrai
There's my steam

[nereme]

Show Image

is that sc2?

Looks more like dota or LoL most likely dota.

Also i might be up for this need to see what my plans are tomorrow

http://steamcommunity.com/id/crazyg1zm0

theres my steam id just add me anyway

[Puddsy]

I mean, there will probably be more than one game night if this goes reasonably.

[stoic-lemon]

I'm stoic-lemon on Steam.

[Candyflip]

I am for some Dota 2 if anyone from EU is up for it

[pichu23]

I am for some Dota 2 if anyone from EU is up for it

Candyflip I have you on my buddy  )

[Candyflip]

I am for some Dota 2 if anyone from EU is up for it

Candyflip I have you on my buddy  )

Ok if you want we can play some, this is an invitation to anyone too!

[C5Allroad]

Are we going to be using in-game coms or team speak or something of sorts?

[Puddsy]

Are we going to be using in-game coms or team speak or something of sorts?

Someone suggested skype, since apparently everyone already has everyone else.

I'm personally for it. It's easy.

[CPTBadAss]

I am really good at swinging a wrench and making turrets. Can I play too?

[Photekq]

I am really good at swinging a wrench and making turrets. Can I play too?

We need to find a way to do compton style on tf2..