New Vortex server @ [108.178.55.116:27910]

[nobugsonme]

Hello,

I have a server finally set up running the Vortex mod @ 108.178.55.116:27910 [Rejects Dedicated Vortex Arena].

Vortex is an RPG mod for Q2 that involves gaining experience and putting points into various abilities in order to build a character, think Diablo II, but for Quake.

As far as I've seen, all other Vortex servers I've seen were plagued by either unnecessary updates, server issues, and community problems. What I'm trying to do is run one single version of the Vortex mod (Chilean v2.65) while still being in touch with the players as much as possible and making absolutely sure the server stays up properly at all times. As of right now, the server is not set up 100% the way I want it to be, but for the most part, it's totally functional and any characters you make will not be affected by anything I change on the server.

Sorry if it seems like I'm "advertising" in a way, but I'm just doing what I can to let as many people know about the server as possible, since I know that there are people who do have interest in Vortex, even after all these years. I'm open to any suggestions at all regarding the server, and if you have a problem with anything, don't be afraid to let me know about it.

Don't know how to play Vortex? Just bind a key to "vrxmenu" and skim through these guides:
Quick-start guide: www.moddb.com/downloads/mirror/11586/113/8a258e729aa831101ddf156073184568
Ability list (includes necessary binds for abilities): www.moddb.com/downloads/mirror/11587/113/f6c3c0c48026bdbfda710830cdc6d408

Standard client download (should include most sounds, models, and pics): www.moddb.com/downloads/mirror/11590/101/cbe9908f59d62ac29e5d723f081b567b

Thanks to quadz, The Happy Friar and Revo!

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[devilx4]

Is this still going?

[nobugsonme]

Jan 17, 2017 17:44:06 GMT -5 devilx4 said:

Is this still going?

SALUTATIONS! I still check this website, apparently. My inability to move on from the past and unwillingness to move forward has led me to your post. My loss is your gain!

Unfortunately, I killed my server some time ago. I had the intention of getting the server on the goto network on TastySpleen, but since the source code for Vortex is such a hellish, ungodly nightmare sent straight from the deepest bowels of the dark lord Satan's rectum, I couldn't get Q2Admin to work, which is what is needed in order for the WallFly bot to be compatible with your server. That's why in my OP, I said the server is "not 100% set up the way I want it to be". If I can't get it to be 100% perfect for me, it's not good enough. I simply didn't feel like paying for a server that was just going to stagnate and not go anywhere.

I do, however, have the entire server, characters, maps and all, backed up on an external hard drive that sits safely upon my computer desk. So in the miraculous circumstance that an angel comes down from God's pearly gates and decides to bestow upon me a fully-functioning gamei83.so of version 2.65 of the Chilean Vortex mod that works with Q2Admin, then the prospect of revitalizing my old Vortex server won't be too hard of a task for me to accomplish.

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[m]

Jan 22, 2017 0:01:21 GMT -5 nobugsonme said:

Jan 17, 2017 17:44:06 GMT -5 devilx4 said:

Is this still going?

SALUTATIONS! I still check this website, apparently. My inability to move on from the past and unwillingness to move forward has led me to your post. My loss is your gain!

Unfortunately, I killed my server some time ago. I had the intention of getting the server on the goto network on TastySpleen, but since the source code for Vortex is such a hellish, ungodly nightmare sent straight from the deepest bowels of the dark lord Satan's rectum, I couldn't get Q2Admin to work, which is what is needed in order for the WallFly bot to be compatible with your server. That's why in my OP, I said the server is "not 100% set up the way I want it to be". If I can't get it to be 100% perfect for me, it's not good enough. I simply didn't feel like paying for a server that was just going to stagnate and not go anywhere.

I do, however, have the entire server, characters, maps and all, backed up on an external hard drive that sits safely upon my computer desk. So in the miraculous circumstance that an angel comes down from God's pearly gates and decides to bestow upon me a fully-functioning gamei83.so of version 2.65 of the Chilean Vortex mod that works with Q2Admin, then the prospect of revitalizing my old Vortex server won't be too hard of a task for me to accomplish.

-?

I can't actually help you but wish I could. Regardless, that is one whoopassed post full of bruise-purple prose. I like it!

[deathby]

I'm here to channel you my energy to revive Vortex Quake! Bring it to the US so I don't have to suffer on those damn Chilean servers with 190+ ping!

[nobugsonme]

Feb 24, 2017 21:37:28 GMT -5 deathby said:

I'm here to channel you my energy to revive Vortex Quake! Bring it to the US so I don't have to suffer on those damn Chilean servers with 190+ ping!

Sorry, but unless you can cast whatever ancient black magic is necessary to conjure up a working q2admin-friendly gamei86.so file of v2.65 of Chilean Vortex (good luck on that; dealing with that abhorrently user-unfriendly excuse of programming is like dipping your hands in a tub of hot salt after a rigorous needle petting session), I'm not starting my server back up. I'm not interested in helping anyone else with a Vortex server outside of setting it up, either. I'm a bit of a control freak with it comes to handling servers; I barely trust anybody else to handle a community (or at this point, gaggle) of players except for me. As much as I'd love to start editing gloom maps for Vortex by adding rainbow lights and soundbites of Madonna songs, I'd rather it all be on my server first.

Although I empathize with you about playing on Chilean servers. At some point, things stop being fun at pings that high. Plus, I hear the rent is outrageous down there.

[bluehaze]

Feb 25, 2017 4:23:46 GMT -5 nobugsonme said:

Feb 24, 2017 21:37:28 GMT -5 deathby said:

I'm here to channel you my energy to revive Vortex Quake! Bring it to the US so I don't have to suffer on those damn Chilean servers with 190+ ping!

Sorry, but unless you can cast whatever ancient black magic is necessary to conjure up a working q2admin-friendly gamei86.so file of v2.65 of Chilean Vortex (good luck on that; dealing with that abhorrently user-unfriendly excuse of programming is like dipping your hands in a tub of hot salt after a rigorous needle petting session), I'm not starting my server back up. I'm not interested in helping anyone else with a Vortex server outside of setting it up, either. I'm a bit of a control freak with it comes to handling servers; I barely trust anybody else to handle a community (or at this point, gaggle) of players except for me. As much as I'd love to start editing gloom maps for Vortex by adding rainbow lights and soundbites of Madonna songs, I'd rather it all be on my server first.

Although I empathize with you about playing on Chilean servers. At some point, things stop being fun at pings that high. Plus, I hear the rent is outrageous down there.

Pta perro anímate y revivimos a la comunidad Chilena de Vortex!. Falta servidor con bajo ping y los cabros motivan. Estamos organizando hasta ligas de Ra2 como en los viejos tiempos.

I hope you change your mind about it!.