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Post by cksteel on Jun 8, 2014 12:28:44 GMT 1
Gamespy set this up for gamers of all kinds not to leave us hanging after they close. Been beta testing it with administrators it works fine easy access. The more options we have the better. Here is Link.....> osqtjqmi.visichat.net/arcadecommunity.net/index.php
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Post by Jagged Steel on Jun 8, 2014 15:01:05 GMT 1
If Gamespy cared about leaving their loyal gamer fanbase out to dry they would shave down the servers to only those that have a big following and introduce ads or such to support it. The fact is that they do not give a crap about gamers, they only care about profit, and the beancounters in the new corporate office decided that maintaining the servers that they have already been paid to do was not proftiable enough., so they are keeping the money they have been paid and not honoring their commitment to provde online servers for the games which they were paid to do so for.
Please stop trying to divide the Blitzkrieg Multiplayer community.
There is already a perfect 100% identical replacement for Gamespy up and running, called Openspy. I know for a fact that you yourself have been there, if only to try and screw things uo, so I know you are well aware that Openspy works perfectly and is the ideal solution for BK Mutliplayer, yet you are still driven to try and screw things up out of spite.
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Post by Major Pain on Jun 8, 2014 19:30:19 GMT 1
Ok... looks like we are going to have another discussion about other Multiplayer Options. I can't understand why since the issue is already solved, and we are waiting for NIVAL's formal position concerning the situation.
As I see the issue, it is not what GameSpy has done or not done to the Multiplayers across the globe. They have made their position very clear... they are kaput and did not give the players any consideration. This might affect GLU in the future with their Mobile Device Multiplayer Platforms. The fallout could be real.
This issue is about the Multiplayers working with the Software Companies to gain support and a future.
We already have the future and a new platform. If NIVAL confirms they agree with what has been provided, and they approve my Interface Code Changes, then we are done. No other group has done what has already been done in this community in regard to the BK Multiplayer Interface, which is working as well as GameSpy, perhaps better. And again I must state we have direct contact and IT access. What other Server out there has this level of support for us and Blitzkrieg? The answer is NONE, NADA, ZERO.
All anyone has to do is search the other affected game titles and they will find that many multiplayer communities have written their own patches and resolved the issue without support from the Software Company. We did the same thing, although, we have direct communication with NIVAL on this issue. The necessary partners are at the table.
I don't really care what gamespy is doing in an attempt to be the good guy. If you want to play Blitzkrieg Multiplayer on the very same BK Interface, then download the OpenSpy Patch. There is not another patch or solution out there that allows you to do the same thing... period.
There is not a lot of information coming from the GameSpy Closure... but it appears they are shutting down the servers with no or little traffic first, then working up to the list. It is not as simple as throwing a single switch to turn everything off. Some discussions out there suggest that the EA community has until around June 30 for their most played titles. So I would expect BK to be shut down before the 15th. It was still active about 12 hours ago...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2014 20:00:34 GMT 1
Just wondering guys, how are those Blitzkers who play Blitzkrieg via Gamespy and aren't logged in that forum going to get in touch with Openspy?
In my opinion Openspy is a perfect solution to that issue, however, I think we should get the other players to know Openspy is out there.
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Post by cksteel on Jun 8, 2014 20:17:58 GMT 1
I have not yet been to Openspy it just a option the more options we have the better talk about dividing the community- you done that yourself with your high ego. You also stated that Game Range would not pick this game it will be added to their server. Also talks as of now Steam may also add game. Karma's a bitch as Squire James said you've foisted yourself yet.Look the more options the better not all like Openspy conflicting interests with different uses in windows plain and simple fact.
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Post by Jagged Steel on Jun 8, 2014 22:08:29 GMT 1
Just wondering guys, how are those Blitzkers who play Blitzkrieg via Gamespy and aren't logged in that forum going to get in touch with Openspy? In my opinion Openspy is a perfect solution to that issue, however, I think we should get the other players to know Openspy is out there. They are going to get in touch with Openspy because I have personally been telling each and every player on the BlK Gamespy server about Openspy and exactly how to install the patch, offering to walk them through and personally greet them when they get to the new server. There are others, including the person who started this thread who are spending their time doing everything they can to convince people that Openspy does not work, and that players should go to a variety of sites (all empty chat sites) to discuss options instead of a central one with a thriving BK community, like here. We can try to speculate about the reasons for doing this, but there simply is no rational explanation for doing so, at least if one supposes that the goal would be to maintain a viable Blitzkrieg Multiplayer community. @ ck: Hodor!
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Post by Major Pain on Jun 9, 2014 4:01:40 GMT 1
I will say this... Jagged Steel has been an excellent Point man for keeping the community together. He has tirelessly tried to let the ones still on GameSpy that OpenSpy is already in place and functioning. He has been working with as many as possible to get them either on OpenSpy or getting them ready.
I don't know if anyone is watching what has been going on the last month, but this Forum and Community has added 60 new members. That is two per day, and most did not get here on their own. It was word of mouth from JS and others. Many had no idea that this Forum even existed.
I'm not sure what ck is talking about by JS dividing the community. We're offering a solution that is already in place, and all of the effort thus far is to keep the community together.
If GameRanger picks BK up, then great. But I have different information that if they do, it will be after other more popular games have been added. So that discussion really doesn't solve anything right now.
Steam is not going to pick BK up unless NIVAL makes that happen. I don't know where ck is getting his information but I am in contact with both NIVAL and STEAM. You might recall that I was the one that mentioned Steam in the beginning of this discussion. The person I have been in contact with assures me that unless NIVAL provides Software Support, BLITZKRIEG WILL NOT BE ADDED. If NIVAL sees this as a solution, then I have no issue with it. It might be logical since BK3 will be on Steam, but BK2 is not.
What ck does not seem to understand is no matter what Server is used, there is the need for Software Support, Interface Code overhaul and on-going Software Support to resolve issues. Unless he plans to use only the Internet option, there is no other Server that will create the Software Support. So far, it has been up to this community to solve this. And we have. The New Interface Code is already ready to go upon NIVAL's word. The patch is already available that removes GameSpy and opens the door to OpenSpy. So what is the problem with that?
No one else has offered you Blitzkrieg Multiplayer using the exact same Menu Screens and Buttons. No one else has changed the GameSpy Buttons and Interface to another Server name, except us. No one else has made this as easy as we have. If you look at what other Game Platform Communities are doing, many of the solutions are coming from with the Communities. For Software Companies to provide the code and Multiplayer access, it will cost them employee time money. Most are not going to spend any effort towards this issue.
What can any other server offer that compares to what you already have in your game? Is there a meeting room to set up games. Is there quick access to hosting games? Is there Chat so players can instantly move from the Meeting Room to a game? I have not seen anything that works exactly like GameSpy... except OpenSpy.
I have stated this before and will state it again. If NIVAL offers us something different or another solution, then I am sure we all will go with that. So far, the CEO of NIVAL... "thinks we have been doing a great job." So once more... What is the problem with that?
I have been open and straightforward about this. I have provided you the content and progress during communications with all of the parties. I'm not a multiplayer, but I have discussed this with many of you and there seems to be a consensus that OpenSpy is working as well or better than expected.... The only dog I have in this hunt is trying to keep the community strong and together. I lent my talents to solving the Interface issue rather than spend time on the Internet Option. The Internet Option will work if you can work through the ports you need to designate, but you will not have all of the options that the BK Interface has always given you. I predict those that use the Internet Option will come to the conclusion that the OpenSpy Patch is much less of a hassle.
Let me clear on this. OpenSpy uses the exact same Blitzkrieg Interface and Menus that accessed GameSpy. The Interface is NIVAL's Blitzkrieg Interface, not GameSpy's. We are not using any software from GameSpy, period. In BK Multiplayer, GameSpy is only a word... nothing more. And in a few days, it will not mean a damn thing.
I have requested that Multiplayers contact me and report any issues with OpenSpy. I have received no negative reports. That does not mean there have not been any issues. Perhaps, some issues are already known and expected in GameSpy and now OpenSpy. I can tell you that if issues are reported, I will communicate directly with OpenSpy IT. We cannot try to resolve anything if we don't know about it. If all is going well on OpenSpy... then What is the problem with that?
MP
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Post by iLeeT_PeeP on Jun 9, 2014 4:42:42 GMT 1
Gentlemen cmon... Let us not act like children.
The community as a whole will choose where they want to reside and where they like best.
It is their given right to do so...
I do not see the harm in anyone posting alternate options for a new BK home...
AND!
I also do not see how us bunting heads about it helps anyone.
Im gonna stay out of this "discussion/arguement" this time...
It is an utter waste of time and the sooner you gentlemen realize that the better it will be for us all.
Good games gentlemen...
-iLeeT_PeeP
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Post by Major Pain on Jun 9, 2014 10:42:02 GMT 1
Lee... I'm not butting heads nor am I trying to argue about this. I am pointing out the facts.
I have not tried to tell anyone where they must play MP BK. If some wish to go to another Server, they certainly can. But if they want to use what they already have, then the solution is available.
The claim was made about two Servers adding BK. I addressed both.
Actions mean more than words.
Show me a clear solution, and I'll listen.
MP
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