ATK Bad Company 2 Ranked Server!

[Chalex4]

It seems pretty obvious that Bad Company 2 is going to be the next big game for us, and since it's due to be released next week I think we ought to talk about getting a game server for it . If we can have a server at launch, then we'll stand a good chance of having a constant flow of regulars.

Unfortunately, INXGaming.co.uk are still in discussion with EA and so we will not be able to get a sponsored server from them. This means that there are a couple of factors we need to consider. Firstly, we need to decide how many slots we want (I only play on 32 man servers, but that could just be me) and how we are going to pay for it. A 32 man ranked server costs near enough £30/month from most providers.

My initial idea is to make admins pay at least £1/month (note, you can't BUY admin), but I don't think that would help unless we had at least 15 admins. I don't know how willing you all are to pay a little more, but I'd appreciate all comments below.

[Calneon]

I just resubbed wow and payed for my house next year so I don't have a lot of money to spare. However, I wouldn't mind paying a few £ a month because it would be nice to have our own server, especially if we can get it popular.

[Mr.Big]

nothing i can really say about how to pay for it, but i must say it has to be a hardcore server

[Chalex4]

Thanks Phantom, Mr.Big would you be willing to pay a few £ per month? I'm not sure about having a hardcore server, I found that it was just too easy to die. I did only play it for a 10 mins or so though.

Perhaps we should start on normal mode then see if they've improved it so that you don't have to empty a whole clip into someone?

[Vicious Horizon]

When I eventually decide to get BC2 instead of a new screen, I'll have money to donate.

Oh, and the idea of hardcore is that you die easily, Chalex XD

[Trigger]

I wouldnt mind helping out, Ah jeez Cal you actually started paying for that life drainer again?

VH- Chalex's point was that hes hoping that the normal mode is balanced more in terms of death rather than just going to the hardcore as a solution

[Colonel Mitch]

Not really interested in this game so wouldnt want to pay for a server really.

also just re subbed to wow to play from lvl 1 up with freddie.

[Trigger]

I allready dont do enough actual work at Uni and if i started a serious MMO i dont think i would see the sun again let alone socialise lol

Ill probably start it again during the summer hols though

[Calneon]

I don't have the patience to start from level 1 again, done it too many times and stopped around level 40. I'm leveling my warrior to 80 at the moment, it's actually quite fun. I could transfer when you get to 80 though if its a good server, im on Bronzebeard and it sucks, 5:1 alliance:horde and it's a non pvp server.

Oh and Trigger get on steam.

[Mr.Big]

Well, i usually end up with a 2 or 3 kd ratio on hardcore.
No srsly i hate normal since you need SO MUCH FUCKING AMMO TO KILL. i mean its like ppl are behind 10inches of armor and your holding a bb gun

[Isphera]

Agree with Biggie Smalls on this one. Unfortunatly, console doesn't allow us to switch to HC mode yet, will have to try PC version later on in the week. Been getting a KDR of about 6 to 6.5 on Normal, so relishing the chance for HC mode now.

[D_K_Head]

it only takes a few shots biggie, even on regular.

And I'm all for a BC2 server, provided it runs decent maps and dosen't lag (which considering our usual hosts's reputation, it shouldn't)

Guess we just need to find out which maps are good now, eh? Really hope the beta map dosen't make that list... if that turns out to be one of the better maps, I will be disapointed.

[Colonel Mitch]

it only takes a few shots biggie, even on regular.

And I'm all for a BC2 server, provided it runs decent maps and dosen't lag (which considering our usual hosts's reputation, it shouldn't)

Guess we just need to find out which maps are good now, eh? Really hope the beta map dosen't make that list... if that turns out to be one of the better maps, I will be disapointed.

Maybe only a few shots WITH A SNIPER RIFLE!

[Target]

If the bullets register :S, Can't help you out at the mo coz im not building a pc till April and dnt have the money atm paying for rent and bills etc...but i maybe interested in the near future

[Isphera]

Getting back on topic - I think we should hold off on the server for now. If INX are in negotiations, we should play servers which are not ours for now, and then when INX get it sorted with EA, we should then decide if we want one, because if there is a crapton of empties, ours will just join that list. However, if there is a need for ranked servers, then we could consider getting one.