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DoD: Source release

Posted: September 19th, 2005, 11:06
by spoodie
I think it's due to be unlocked at 22:00 or 23:00 (GMT/BST/whatever?) 26th Sep, perhaps someone could setup a scheduled game if they know the correct time. I'm not going to as I'm not 100% sure I can make it.

And what about a 5punk server, would it be possible to setup a server before the game is unlocked?

Just thought I'd run this up the flag pole and see who salutes it :)

Posted: September 19th, 2005, 12:35
by TezzRexx
It'll be coming out at 23:00 GMT tiem.

If everyone's preloaded it, technically, you should be able to play straight away. - HOWEVER HL2 was not the same, I had to wait an hour for mine to be completly unlocked... =/

Posted: September 19th, 2005, 12:48
by spoodie
I suppose it all depends on the Steam authenication servers which are likely to be heavily loaded at that time

Arent we in BST at the moment, so that would make it midnight wouldn't it?

Posted: September 19th, 2005, 14:06
by Jinxx
spoodie wrote:Arent we in BST at the moment, so that would make it midnight wouldn't it?
Yup, unless Valve forgot DST was in effect.

Re: DoD: Source release

Posted: September 19th, 2005, 15:59
by Dr. kitteny berk
spoodie wrote:And what about a 5punk server, would it be possible to setup a server before the game is unlocked?
Valve will be releasing the server files 2 days in advance. everything's in hand :D

Posted: September 19th, 2005, 16:05
by spoodie
HUZZAH!

Posted: September 19th, 2005, 16:14
by deject
spoodie wrote:I suppose it all depends on the Steam authenication servers which are likely to be heavily loaded at that time
I think Valve has fixed that particular problem, so we shouldn't have a replay of the HL2 release incident.

Posted: September 19th, 2005, 16:24
by spoodie
deject wrote:I think Valve has fixed that particular problem, so we shouldn't have a replay of the HL2 release incident.
And hopefully they'll be less people trying to authenticate this time, which should help. Can you imagine the volume of foaming-at-the-mouth bitching if there are any problems, Valve need to get it right for their own sake and the future of Steam.

Posted: September 20th, 2005, 16:24
by Stuk
Gah all this excitement and /me with bronze can't join in. Is there any way to get this with paying some crazy price? (maybe upgrade?)

Posted: September 20th, 2005, 17:34
by JamieChalm
I think it will be/is availabe seperatley over steam, and is/will be available in shopses.

Posted: September 20th, 2005, 17:35
by Dr. kitteny berk
JamieChalm wrote:It is available seperatley over steam, and will be available in shops in a DOD:S / CS:S bundle. .
:mrgreen:

Posted: September 20th, 2005, 19:14
by deject
JamieChalm wrote:I think it will be/is availabe seperatley over steam, and is/will be available in shopses.
^ This. I have pre-ordered on steam. DoD:Source will be a part of the upcoming CS:Source retail package.

GAAAH!!

Posted: September 20th, 2005, 21:55
by TheJockGit
Available on Steam for a tenner but only if you have a Credit Card... which i don't... talk about being pissed off.. why can't they accept Debit cards ??? grrrrrrr........ :x Pre-Loaded, just need to find someone to make the payment for me.

Re: GAAAH!!

Posted: September 21st, 2005, 8:54
by Jinxx
TheJockGit wrote:why can't they accept Debit cards ???
They can take debit cards... just as long as it's a Visa debit card. Like mine.
Online shopping is one of the finest reasons to not have Switch, IMO.

All Steamed up

Posted: September 26th, 2005, 19:45
by TheJockGit
All Steamed up and ready to go!! DOD S preinstalled
bought and paid for with Company Credit Card (I asked first..)

Waits for 11pm to start playing....

Have we got a server up for this yet? :P

Posted: September 26th, 2005, 19:47
by Dr. kitteny berk
nope.

the fuckers still haven't released the server files.

??

Posted: September 26th, 2005, 20:11
by TheJockGit
So what is everyone going to do when they release it? lol.. smart thinking Valve! :? :? :?

Posted: September 26th, 2005, 20:13
by Dr. kitteny berk
the server will be released at latest, at the same time as the game.

this just means berk gets to work his ass off for 30 mins.

Posted: September 26th, 2005, 20:16
by cashy
well thats clever. rather you than me :D

Posted: September 26th, 2005, 20:24
by TheJockGit
Dr K.B. You da man!! :)