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Revision 634 brought some extra functionality for Odamex server operators: a working ban list and exception list. As of this revision, though, it will not write the ban and exception lists to any file, meaning that you'd have to either input them all yourself or use the "+exec" function and write the banlist separately into a file.

The new commands for servers are:
- "addban (ip) (reason)" - Adds to ban list.
- "delban (ip)" - Deletes from ban list.
- "banlist" - Displays the ban list.
- "clearbans" - Deletes all from the ban list.
- "addexception (ip) (reason)" - Adds to exception list.
- "delexception (ip)" - Deletes from exception list.
- "exceptionlist" - Displays the exception list.
- "clearexceptions" - Deletes all from the exception list.
- "kickban (client id found using the "who" command) (reason)" - Enhanced version of the "kick" command, adding an "addban" to the end of it. (added r642)

Some information about bans and exceptions:
- Adding a person to the ban list will not disconnect them immediately. Use the "kick (client id found using the "who" command) (reason)" command to kick them. Otherwise, as of revision 642, use the "kickban" command.
- The "(reason)" part is entirely optional. If you choose not to give a reason, it will be "none given".
- Wildcards can be used in the add and delete commands (though using them in the delete commands will not wildcard-delete all entries (for example, putting 127.*.*.* will not delete 127.0.0.1)).
- The exception list is essentially a whitelist. The exception list overrides the ban list. (Perfect for those caught in wildcard bans)
- You can choose not to put in the entire IP, the last given part will be repeated. (example: "addban 0" will add an entry for 0.0.0.0) This can be combined with the wildcard and exception list to make a "whitelist-required" server.

And most importantly, we (the Odamex staff) will not produce or require a "global ban/exception list" for all servers in our master list. All bans and exceptions are completely at the server level. (Though, servers can cooperate with each other and make their own "global ban/exception list". We are not responsible for this list.)

Well, I've taken some thought into this:

Frag opponent = +1
Frag teammate = -1
Frag self = -1
Get fragged = 0
Grab enemy flag from pedestal = +3
Grab enemy flag = +1
Score enemy flag = +25
Frag opposing flag carrier = +3
Return team flag = +1

We do not want to go extremes with penalties for simple things, because shit DOES happen normally. (friendly flag carrier runs into my rocket fire, etc.) Frag self (-1) and Grab enemy flag (+1) even out so you don't boost points by suicide/grab/suicide/grab.

If you're worried about flag "stealing" via friendly fire, we can have this:
Frag 5 (or 10) teammates = Set to 0

Also keep in mind how fast the game moves, how easy people are fragged, and the balance of offense and defense.

Thoughts?

5 points is a little harsh for suicides. Maybe suicides while carrying the flag, then it can work.

Your 3-2 rule on flag returning is a great idea.

The latest SVN revision brought a big change in Odamex: Spectator mode. Of course, spectator mode isn't a new thing in multiplayer Doom ports. But for Odamex, this is a great step closer to being the ultimate open-source cross-platform multiplayer Doom port of your dreams.

Of course it doesn't work right yet. There are still a few tweaks and nuances that are being worked out. (more about it here) Like Manc's previous news post, this revision (567) is a crucial update for those running development versions of Odamex.

Few key pointers with the spectator:
- Clients can use the "spectate" and "join" commands to... well... spectate and join. Pressing the use key while spectating also let's you join.

- Servers have two new cvars, "globalspectatorchat" and "maxactiveplayers". When globalspectatorchat is disabled, spectators can only chat with each other. Perfect for those tournament matches. Maxplayers now counts for both spectators and players. Maxactiveplayers only counts players in-game. (Example: "maxplayers 16" and "maxactiveplayers 8" can trigger 8-man ffa with a total of 8 leftover spectators)

Complete spectator support will be available in v0.4, whenever that's done.

Also keep in mind that THIS WILL NOT WORK WITH 0.3!

Included:

- Updated patch. Can now apply it automatically with svn patch tool.
- UNOFFICIAL win32 binaries. (r543 w/ patch)

http://odamex.net/wiki/Compiling_using_GCC

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No Odasky?

I guess we have four months to solidify Odamex as a pure multiplayer machine. SPECIAL MAGFEST BUILD, GOGOGO!

Heh. [MAG]Fest.