Downloadable Maps

[Bob1337]

I think the maps should be also hosted on the forums, so we can download it here instead of in-game in case there is a problem. (And it's faster)

[Xseba360]

I think the maps should be also hosted on the forums, so we can download it here instead of in-game in case there is a problem. (And it's faster)

im suprised there is no big mappack file avaliable to download on forums/website already.

[ant_8490]

I think the maps should be also hosted on the forums, so we can download it here instead of in-game in case there is a problem. (And it's faster)

im suprised there is no big mappack file avaliable to download on forums/website already.

All sounds, materials, and models are ready in a big zip for each server but the maps are just way too big to do that. Couldn't u just get the fastdl link and download them out of game if you wanted? I really dont see the point in having links on the forums going to the same files u cold just download in game. Its not like it would be any faster. It's around 1.5 mb/s either way.

I'm not saying I wouldn't be willing to add your idea, but I'm trying to figure out the point of it first.

Edit: it would not be faster hosted on the forums because our upload speed couldn't handle that. That's why the fastdl is hosted on a separate VPS with a 100mbit line.

[Bob1337]

I think the maps should be also hosted on the forums, so we can download it here instead of in-game in case there is a problem. (And it's faster)

im suprised there is no big mappack file avaliable to download on forums/website already.

All sounds, materials, and models are ready in a big zip for each server but the maps are just way too big to do that. Couldn't u just get the fastdl link and download them out of game if you wanted? I really dont see the point in having links on the forums going to the same files u cold just download in game. Its not like it would be any faster. It's around 1.5 mb/s either way.

I'm not saying I wouldn't be willing to add your idea, but I'm trying to figure out the point of it first.

Edit: it would not be faster hosted on the forums because our upload speed couldn't handle that. That's why the fastdl is hosted on a separate VPS with a 100mbit line.

Mostly for 4 reasons:

1. Downloading in the background, so instead of sitting on a waiting screen for 10 minutes to dl the map, you can do something else instead.
2. If your missing the map, chances are people will be rtv'ing by the time you join (especially with slow dl speeds). And if the map is new, the server will be basically empty until everyone finishes downloading.
3. I'm fairly certain if the server changes map while your downloading the download stops.... I think.
4. Also fixes "missing map: _____" error that occurs sometimes.

Downloading in-game is just a general pain in the ass. Maybe instead of hosting them on the forums, you could just link off to mediafire, rapidshare, dropbox, something of the sort?

[ThomasBonjj]

Agreed.

I can make a torrent with all the files ?

[Bob1337]

Agreed.

I can make a torrent with all the files ?

Wouldn't be enough seeds most likely.

[ant_8490]

1. Downloading in the background, so instead of sitting on a waiting screen for 10 minutes to dl the map, you can do something else instead

Damn thats some slow download speed there bob...

And if the map is new, the server will be basically empty until everyone finishes downloading.

Most people (like 75% of the people) join with about 30-40 seconds of the map starting.

I can make a torrent with all the files ?

Nah, thats useless.

All the maps combined are over 2GB (non-zipped) and just over 900MB in bzip format. So you would need winzip or winrar to extract them, cuz i really dont feel like uploading 2GB somewhere...

[Bob1337]

1. Downloading in the background, so instead of sitting on a waiting screen for 10 minutes to dl the map, you can do something else instead

Damn thats some slow download speed there bob...

And if the map is new, the server will be basically empty until everyone finishes downloading.

Most people (like 75% of the people) join with about 30-40 seconds of the map starting.

I can make a torrent with all the files ?

Nah, thats useless.

All the maps combined are over 2GB (non-zipped) and just over 900MB in bzip format. So you would need winzip or winrar to extract them, cuz i really dont feel like uploading 2GB somewhere...

Who doesn't have 7zip/jzip/winrar?
And yeah my dl speed is shit >_> But you don't live on a $1m acreage... *cough*
I'm sure I'm not the only one with bad dl speed.

[ant_8490]

Who doesn't have 7zip/jzip/winrar?
And yeah my dl speed is shit >_> But you don't live on a $1m acreage... *cough*
I'm sure I'm not the only one with bad dl speed.

So couldnt u just download them all already out of game from the fastDL link?

[Bob1337]

Who doesn't have 7zip/jzip/winrar?
And yeah my dl speed is shit >_> But you don't live on a $1m acreage... *cough*
I'm sure I'm not the only one with bad dl speed.

So couldnt u just download them all already out of game from the fastDL link?

fastDL link? Dunno what your talking about.

[ant_8490]

Who doesn't have 7zip/jzip/winrar?
And yeah my dl speed is shit >_> But you don't live on a $1m acreage... *cough*
I'm sure I'm not the only one with bad dl speed.

So couldnt u just download them all already out of game from the fastDL link?

fastDL link? Dunno what your talking about.

Damn, someone doesnt know how to use one aspect of the Console... see you in steam in a sec...

[Bob1337]

So couldnt u just download them all already out of game from the fastDL link?

fastDL link? Dunno what your talking about.

Damn, someone doesnt know how to use one aspect of the Console... see you in steam in a sec...

OHHHH that... Derp. I'm pretty sure I know what you're talking about.

[Anonymous]

http://184.82.79.80/area51/

[Bob1337]

http://184.82.79.80/area51/

Yup

[Xseba360]

mmm how about setting up SVN? like for gmod 10/11 addons.