Hi, gang!

[Nasty Katana]

Hey, tribe. I'm back. I'm going to be living in St. Helena, CA at the end of the month. Wondering how everyone is doing and if you're still killing each other on a regular basis? I've tried to get on to a Nasty server but I get a time out on the "awaiting challenge" screen or the wrong version message. Trying to find ASE and install a version switcher...

[*NastyJobBer*]

Hi Katana

Is nice to hear you are coming back to the game after so long away we will all welcome you back.

There is a few that still play on regular basis but not as many as a few years ago.

Im not to sure that the ASE still works you would have to speak with Jeff about that, a lot of players are using www.qtracker.com/ at the moment.

You can download a version switcher here bit.ly/mpoCKg or here.

Hope to see youi soon on the servers.

[Katana]

I've been away from this for so long, I've forgotten how to do everything. I need the instaunlagged download to access the rail servers, right? What folder does it go into? Any help from you guys is appreciated.

[*Nastyhotshots*]

hey there long time indeed

The mod just needs extracting to your q3a dir I have reset the point release for our hottub server so both of them now have same settings. Visit our server forum for updates and say hello. Good to cya back. Btw what happened to your tag?

[Katana]

OK, so I downloaded a compressed folder from Fileplanet called Instaunlagged-ver 1 and unzipped it into my Q3A folder but no go. The mod doesn't show up and I tried accessing the Nasty server IP @ 208.167.243.63:27960 but no luck. I'm pretty sure I'm doing something wrong but not sure what it is..........help!

[*NastyJeff*]

Boogy on over to Hots forum, bottom left download IU1.2Beta3mod...... should help ya out.
Make sure you have the right point release running, last check he was running 1.31

www.nastyhotshots.proboards.com/index.cgi?

[NK]

(Gasp) Thanks, Jeffro!

[Katana]

Hmmm, I got a "webpage cannot be found" thingie when I clicked on that mod....I'm so much trouble....

[NK]

Well, making progress. Downloaded IU1.2Beta3 and now when I try to access Hotshot's server I get the "protocol 66" message. If I'm running 1.32 do I have to completely uninstall Q3A and then run 1.31 or will a version switcher work?

[nastyJobber]

Hi
I use a q3 version switcher with no troubles at all
this one bit.ly/mpoCKg

[nastyjobber]

Hmm i have not tryed them links for a while but they seem very slow for some reason.
I will upload to my web space and give you a link.

[NK]

Boy howdy! Installed version switcher and I still get the protocol message. Tried accessing Hot's server through ASE and Qtracker and no go either. I'm open to suggestions....

[*Nastyhotshots*]

Hi

Sorry my links have failed due to skydrive restructuring there filling system. It takes me ages to set them up and havent had time this week. I need to resetup all my links pronto. I will work on this tonight and have it back working ASAP. Sorry for any inconvenience Any issues with installing the mod or getting it working let me know.

hots



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[*NastyJobBer*]

HI Hots server is running 1.30 now you should be able to set your version swithcher to 1.30 and join game

also my server is 1.30 217.163.29.154:27960

not to sure why the version switcher is not working for you

Perhaps send a screen shot to [e-mail] so we can see what message you are getting.

[Katana]

Inching ever closer...I've gotten as far as the "awaiting gamestate" message on both servers but it just times out and goes back to the main menu. I'm sure it's something small. I have the entire Nasty map pack in my baseq folder so I don't think I'm missing any maps....

[*Nastyhotshots*]

Hey katana

Sounds to me as if you are joining the server using a different version of quake3.exe Make sure the blue box on startup says quake 3 aarena 1.30 and not 1.31 or 1.32. I would try running the game in single player by selecting mod from main menu and running iu1.2beta3 If that works then I would reinstall point release 1.30 and make sure you switch the point release using the quake switcher jobber mentioned. Try clearing your q3aconfig folders too. I once could not join the et server. I deleted the q3config and on rejoining i got on. Worth a try. Try disconnecting router and run from modem only. Download a program called game boost and load it before you join the server. This does give your game a good tweak. One more thing . that works if you are using Windows 7, change the quake3.exe over to windows xp compatiable. Compatiablity issues may be your problem.

[NK]

I've completely uninstalled and re-installed Q3A three times and can't get on either server. After every initial install the program reads "1.32" so that must be the version the CD is installing. My only hope then is a version switcher which seems to work up until the point of "awaiting gamestate" and then, abruptly, takes me back to the main menu. Frustrating because I've played online with this computer for years and can't figure this out.....

[Katana]

Success! Thanks for the assistance Nasties. I finally got it sorted out. Was able to access both Hots and Jobbers servers. My ping is around 200 but wtf, they're on another continent. Hopefully I will run into some of you...

[*Nastyhotshots*]

Hey glad u made it. What was happening is that with your fresh installs your version was indeed 1.32 You can still install all the point releases in order. Thats what I do with fresh install. Then I use the quake switcher set for each server that I join. The download links will be sorted very soon on the my server forum. Ignore the layout at the moment I am getting help with a few table issues and had to remove borders. Should be neat and tidy very soon. Glad to cya playing poody

If u need help with your autoexec.cfg let me know I see your tag is not set right. We can also check your rate and snaps settings out amongst other things, could reduce any lag issues. Shame I carnt join the game myself getting ready for bed very soon. TC
Do try the game boost program I mentioned. For me it closes down on average 40 non essential programs before game starts and this boosts your internet gaming. Does work, for me anyway.

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