Where in the **** is the linux server port?

[BigQEd 0]

FragHaus has waited over year for BIS to release their LINUX Server port of OFP. IT WAS PROMISED and ANNOUNCED.

I guess BIS is too busy with Resistance and other non-OFP related projects now and the Linux version isn't going to happen. Which means we will be shutting down 8 major servers. I also understand other game hosters are shutting down their OFP servers.

BIS... where is this? Email me or we will have to shutdown our clan hosted servers (that we did based on the 'coming' linux port).

[Guest]

Soon, soon. Just a little more patience

[5thSFG.Gargoyle 0]

Is there a tenative time frame you can possibly give?

[Hit_Sqd_Maximus 0]

Thanks for the reply denoir I shortened this about 400 words

[NavyEEL 0]

Linux support would definitely help to improve the functionality of OFP servers, especially those serving massive amounts of players such as FragHaus. I hope this will be implemented *soon*

[Harbinger-TG- 0]

More patience...i dont think i have any more. We have been waiting a very very log time for the support. Alot of teams could lose their homes if this isnt happening.

I would rather see linux support than a OFPR patch.

I mean is this gonna happen this year, next year?

Long Live 1.46

[Hudra 0]

Obavam se ze odpoved je v nedohlednu, doufam ze se tady objevi reakce primo od vas OFPaci, aspon par radek a nejaky jasnejsi termin by neskodil.

diq

[nopulse 0]

Alas I doubt BIS even cares about implementing Linux support for OFP. They are too busy making money of VBS

If BIS just curbs all support for OFP than I for one will never by another BIS product. OFP is a great game. I hope BIS intends to keep it alive by implementing Linux support for it!

Its kind of funny how within the first few months after OFP was released there were a lot of upgrades and patches. But ever since they anounced about making VBS for the military, no other patches for OFP have been released for a very long time!

[5thSFG.Hawkins 0]

Linux based solutions are inherently more stable than Microsoft Windows solutions.  Up-times of hundreds of days are not uncommon under a properly configured Linux distribution. By developing a linux based server option for OFP, people will play more because there is less chance of a server crash, etc.  In my opinion, it is well worth the investment.  More and more people will find out about how well OFP will run under Linux, thus continuing sales in stores well into the future.

[Tex -USMC- 0]

yes, we know that Linux is better, but you should probably listen to Denoir instead of bitching- he is on the inside track when it comes to what BIS is doing as far as OFP goes. Just wait a bit longer, and go play BF1942 while you are waiting guys  

[nopulse 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Tex [uSMC] @ Oct. 04 2002,00:49)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Wow, you brought the whole family over Ed. Next time keep 'em at home  <span id='postcolor'>

We're just trying to help Ed out.  I mean he hosts the fastest game servers on the net, and he hosts them for free! So a lot of us are greatful to Ed and try to help support him when we can

You have to look at it at Ed's point of view. He has invested his OWN time and his OWN money to provide a multiple OC3 lines for an OFP server at FragHaus. I dont' know about you, but I don't have no where near the amount of money and resources that Ed has to shell out that kind of money for putting an OFP server on multiple OC3 lines.

And there are a lot of other servers out there that people run themselves with their own money like Ed does. Hate to see them shutdown their OFP servers, but I can't blame them if they do. Why shell out your own money on a Server for a game that is no longer going to be supported!

Everyone knows MS based servers are not that reliable compared to the security and reliability that Linux provides.

[Tex -USMC- 0]

Well, if you guys would pay a bit more attention, than you would know that OFP v 1.85 is in testing as we speak, and I can only assume that the Linux support comes in 1.85 or will follow thereafter. That may be the reason this patch has taken a while- they wanted to get the Linux support included in this patch.

[Lt_Damage 0]

Well well well, the kids are starting to get impatient. All the good BIS has done is forgotten in one group tantrum.

Gameplanet will definately not be shutting down. A linux port will arrive when it is good and ready. Otherwise you bastards will be complaining that it is buggy.

BIS has performed above and beyond the call of duty in every area of support. They have already trialed the open beta program where we provide feedback on beta releases. I think the painful experience taught them a lesson and this time they have done it all inhouse.

Now it seems they are juggling military contracts with the responsibility to their customers (us).

Unless any of you can say BIS has ever been slack what do you think they are doing right now? Either way they are working so sit tight and wipe your eyes, you'll get a Linux

server.

Don't forget they also have to work in Voice and all the fixes for the minor problems we experienced with 1.75.

And on a personal note, stop bitching you are selfish children.

[5thSFG.Hawkins 0]

Assumption is the mother of all foul ups.

It has taken a year to get this far. If something isn't done about the server issue, people will move on to other games that do offer such support (if they haven't already). Without exhausting all available options, the future of OFP doesn't look as bright as it did when it was released.

[Tex -USMC- 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (5thSFG.Hawkins @ Oct. 04 2002,01:27)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Assumption is the mother of all foul ups.

It has taken a year to get this far.  If something isn't done about the server issue, people will move on to other games that do offer such support (if they haven't already).  Without exhausting all available options, the future of OFP doesn't look as bright as it did when it was released.<span id='postcolor'>

You Chicken Littles have said this about every single problem that has come up with OFP. Remember this?

"No VON?! Oh no! People are going to leave OFP just because they can't curse at each other and spam the game!"

Noone else cared, but you guys are too damn lazy to get Teamspeak to work on your system, and you proceeded to bitch and moan about it, even though your use of VON basically boiled down to you guys pissing each other off. you boys need to chill out in a major way- all that hyperventilation kills brain-cells.

I think what you mean is that OFP's future at Fraghaus isn't looking bright. Everywhere else OFP is doing just fine. Face it, you guys have the attention spans of a hyperactive 6 year old, and you jump on every single gaming bandwagon that comes through town. That is the reason your interest in OFP is waning, NOT because BIS has let you down in some way.

If indeed OFP is dying, a Linux port is not going to save it.

[BigQEd 0]

Tex... these people all have minds of their own. They are individuals with individual minds. Allow them to express themselves.

If you do not want Linux then great. No reason to try and shoot down others wishes however. MANY care about Linux. Just because it might not be important to you (which has me baffled)... does not mean it isn't important.

Tex, FYI... FragHaus hosts USMC's Squad Server. And I can tell you... if we do not get Linux... they will be without a server... and from my understanding all other known hosts for OFP are either closed or shutting down. So friend... this should concern you as well... if you like your squad.  

Every MAJOR game released today has Linux Server support or it dies quickly. That is a fact! I should know... FragHaus hosts many games.

And yes a Linux port will revive it... trust me. I run and own gaming servers. OFP is a fantastic game... but has lost it's appeal among game hosts. A Linux port will help to bring in some kickarse servers... or you can be left with a handful on windoze. You make the choice...

[HellToupee 0]

Linux server will only really affect gaem hosts, sure it mite give us a smoother gaem but not enough to bring back those that left OFPs MP, so if fraghaus dissapears theres plenty of other unused servers around, in resistance look on ase u will never see more than half full, so if game servers disseapear i dont care its not a problem apart from the gp one which is only place i can play. So quit bitching and threating to leave cause theres many more linux will come jus wait, but ofps biggest prob online is lack of players to fill those servers hell more ppl play laggy 1.46 which i could not go back to.

[Night181 0]

Think we could get a possible time frame though? because i really dont want to see the lack of info cause servers to shut down (specially Fraghaus).

(BTW Tex as much as you hate CS how can you love BF so much??? )

[Lt_Damage 0]

HT, you seriously need to add some punctuation man.

Nobody has said we do not want a Linux server. We are saying stop bitching and whining and stop accusing BIS of neglecting their duties or neglecting OFP altogether.

Basically stop being ungrateful spoilt brats. BIS has not let me down since I started playing OFP. Codemasters yes, BIS no.

Have some faith, you have already shown patience by waiting a year. All I am saying is don't turn on BIS simply because of problems you are experiencing hosting YOUR servers.

You are not speaking for all hosts. I am having no problems waiting for the Linux port and thank BIS for their continued efforts.

Regards,

[NavyEEL 0]

It's okay, Tex just likes to argue with people. We know what his real desires are . Okay in case you guys haven't noticed, OFP is already on the decline. First of all if you mention the word "Operation Flashpoint" to one of your friends, chances are that they have no clue what you're talking about. For all they know it's some super secret military campaign, not a video game. The game isn't widely known in the first place and it appeals only to a specific amount of people. That being said, the pool of players for OFP is small enough as is. With the release of resistance, that pool got even smaller. Yes it was pretty much the same people that played regular OFP who went on to play Resistance, but the pool of players was cut in half--50% stayed with the original OFP, and 50% moved on to play resistance (rough estimates). Why? Because, aside from improved graphics, sounds, a new island, new features, new netcode, and a new MP interface, there wasn't really anything else added (no linux, VON disabled on sockets). Granted those are some really nice additions, but it made the old game incompatible with the new. Those same players that used to play together all the time were now torn between playing with their friends or playing with improved graphics.

Moving on to my final point... FragHaus has supported BIS a tremendous amount, from a dedicated server standpoint. Not only did they beta test the patches as they were released, but they even established both a 1.46 AND a 1.75 server so people could play on whichever they choose. FragHaus is dedicated to providing gamers with the best online experience possible, and although they have tweaked and coded their servers and server files as much as they can, it still doesn't compare to the efficiency of a Linux server. If it was said that OFP was indeed going to be ported to Linux for a dedicated server, then I feel it should be done before time runs out. Like it or not, this game doesn't have much longer unless all the bugs are fixed and people come together to support the high volume dedicated servers. I hope you guys can come to an agreement on this issue because I would hate to see FragHaus lose its players. I believe they have approximately six (?) OFP servers running either as public servers or private clan servers, and like it or not, FragHaus plays a LARGE role in the online aspect of OFP.

That's all I have to say, Tex feel free to flame my post now

[Harbinger-TG- 0]

Dude, I hate to say it but buying our games give us some latitude on bitchin. Not to mention all the betas and patches weve already dealt with.

And i for one think OFPR sucks.

A timely and accurate reply is not asking that much.

I want to know if 1.46 is even being considered for the linux. I dont give a damn about 1.85

[HellToupee 0]

I hope they dont make it for all those 1.46s and same for the mods ppl make, if u only have 1.46 cause its net play is more stable thats bs cause 1.75 is just the same in direct play mode, but no one uses that mode cause dp sucks compared to sockets, and one thing they cant make a dedicated linux server for 1.46 because its dp, that y we have to wait till now to get it because dp dose not work in linux. Harbinger u got no choice but to get resistance other wise u will be on of the few left with 1.46.

[BigQEd 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Tex [uSMC] @ Oct. 03 2002,19:51)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Noone else cared, but you guys are too damn lazy to get Teamspeak to work on your system<span id='postcolor'>

FYI: FragHaus has TeamSpeak 2 servers for our gamers. However the in-game VON of 1.46 is much better.

But this thread isn't about that... so I digress..

[Night181 0]

dont worry Harb you will still have all the FH regs in 1.46

unless it doesnt get linux....*shudders* O GOD GIVE US LINUX!!!!

[Lt_Damage 0]

Buying the game gets you the game. Dealing with the patches and betas gets you the improvements YOU want.

I agree OFP is not as popular as it should be. But that is Codemaster's fault, not BIS's.