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[Ace of Spades (Voxel Shooter)] A game that needs more mans

Meta T. DustMeta T. Dust Registered User regular
edited July 2011 in Games and Technology
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Aw shit yeah lets do this, some Ace of Spades. Voxel powered Team-based CTF with fully destructable/constructable procedurally generated terrain. If you get motion sick really really easy this might not be a good idea but try anyway.

Links
Get the game client here, its the only mirror at the moment.
Head on over to the server list to get playing.
[Note: Only the master server is running at the moment, but the server client is packed in with the installer, if you wanna run a server go for it, it'll show instantly on the server list. (Remember to open port 32887)]

Game Information
Alright so you got the client installed, your in the game, you have 5 items, its foggy, and you want to vomit cause looking down makes you sick. Now What Meta?
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Glad you asked, just gonna brief you right here right now right here.
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Controls: Simple shit people
Movement: W,S,A,D | Jump: Space | Crouch: Ctrl | Fire: Left Mouse | Ironsights: Right Mouse
Allchat: T | Teamchat: Y | Send Message: Enter | Change Weapon: 1-5, Mouse Wheel
Change Block Color: Arrow Keys | Sample world Color: Right Mouse | Map: M | Scores: Tab
Join Blue Team: B | Join Green Team: G | Volume: +/- Keypad | Quit: Esc

Jump and crouch in the air to get out of the water.

Change your name in the config file.


What now?: CP & Intel
Alright so you got a map, that shit is mad useful, check out this modified map that I personally modified modification so you can tell whats buckets from shit.
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You got a Capture Point, that is where you take intel, and receive ammo/health/blocks. Looks a lot like the thing in this picture, almost identical.
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The Enemy got some Intel you want, but they want yours so watch out cause they gonna get it. Its usually a briefcase with a colored arrow on it.
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Now get out there and be a Winner
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New Update: SMG is a fucking beast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4NlzLE7ztM&feature=player_embedded

The Trouble Shoot

Trouble with the Config.ini file on Windows XP:If you are having trouble editing the config, open up Notepad as an Admin first, then open up config.ini in that, and then save it. (Submitted by Marshmallow)

Yeller Belly Bruhaha

Why can't we move our own Intel? This is a concern as to whether or not to be implemented, as it seems allowing players to move the Intel just means they are going to shove it into the corner closest to spawn, but without anyway to recover ground lost, your Intel slowly makes its way into the opponent's CP once they have broken your primary fortification.

Servers are a whole less shitty and the changelog is balls deep, so let me give you a quick skim before dumping the rest.


*There is now auto-climbing, allowing you to walk up surfaces adjacent to you that are one block higher.
*There is a Sub Machine Gun now
*Vote kicking
*Can use custom maps now

Thats all you really need to give a shit about but you can read the rest if you want.



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  • Kristmas KthulhuKristmas Kthulhu Currently Kultist Kthulhu Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Nice OP, sounds like it could be really awesome. I'll probably get around to downloading the client this weekend.

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  • Meta T. DustMeta T. Dust Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    its 3mb so shouldn't take more then a minute (mediafire more like makeyouwaitfire).

    Been tearing it up with loki and a few others from PA, being relatively new its just out there, not enough peeps in this piece.

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  • LokiamisLokiamis Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    this is a good game, play it

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  • Meta T. DustMeta T. Dust Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    OG Loke know how it is

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  • BastableBastable Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    PC only?

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    Philippe about the tactical deployment of german Kradschützen during the battle of Kursk:
    "I think I can comment on this because I used to live above the Baby Doll Lounge, a topless bar that was once frequented by bikers in lower Manhattan."

  • Meta T. DustMeta T. Dust Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Tommy2hands said it didn't work on mac but then he was playing in no time, so either he has some crap computer lying around or he jigged it loose.

    Alternate answer: ahahaha

    seriously I don't know, but right now I can't assume.

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  • BastableBastable Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    desktop pc this weekend it is then

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    Philippe about the tactical deployment of german Kradschützen during the battle of Kursk:
    "I think I can comment on this because I used to live above the Baby Doll Lounge, a topless bar that was once frequented by bikers in lower Manhattan."

  • VALVEjunkieVALVEjunkie Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    y'all nerds need to play this shit the fuck are you waiting for let's go

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  • MegaMekMegaMek Girls like girls. Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Saw this thread in se++ and decided to try this shit out. Game doesn't even launch on my computer.

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  • acidlacedpenguinacidlacedpenguin Institutionalized Safe in jail.Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    dude this looks jawsome.

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  • Meta T. DustMeta T. Dust Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    MegaMek wrote: »
    Saw this thread in se++ and decided to try this shit out. Game doesn't even launch on my computer.

    Would like to know more about your computer, and what happens when it fails to launch.

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  • MegaMekMegaMek Girls like girls. Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    MegaMek wrote: »
    Saw this thread in se++ and decided to try this shit out. Game doesn't even launch on my computer.

    Would like to know more about your computer, and what happens when it fails to launch.

    Aight, I can do that when I get home. I can't remember my specs offhand really. The game just crashes and throws up a generic "this program has stopped working" message.

    ok actual specs now
    I'll just post what I can remember for now and edit this later:

    Intel Core i7 2.67 processor
    6 gigs of RAM
    NVidia 460 GTX video card
    64-bit Windows 7 OS

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  • KelorKelor Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    The game seems great but it makes me physically ill to play after a while.

    Which is unusual, since I normally don't get motion sickness.

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  • Meta T. DustMeta T. Dust Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Its the raycasting ruining your shit, there is somewhat of a warning in the OP. Took me awhile to get used to how much you god damn sway when you turn and how the world turns to jelly when you look up or down, but dammit I love that shit.

    Second I think Windows 7 might be your problem Mega? people had problems with the config file due to running Vista, maybe you can mimic what they did.

    Graphics cards shouldn't matter in the least as this game uses software based rendering, but I'm no whiz at this stuff so it'd be great if you could submit your specs to me via PM, and I'll get it to the dev for future consideration. Being the start of public beta testing, its not certain we can get hotfixes or much support to many folks, which is a same, but I do endeavor to collect information from those who can't get things running so hopefully everyone can enjoy AoS sometime soon.

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  • MegaMekMegaMek Girls like girls. Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Sorry, I looked around and didn't see anybody having trouble with Vista (there were people having trouble opening the config file on XP). I'm shoot you that pm tho; how much info do ya want?

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  • DietarySupplementDietarySupplement Still not approved by the FDA Dublin, OHRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    So MineCraft with guns, yes?

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  • LokiamisLokiamis Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    yeah, don't get too attached to anything you build though

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  • bigbadbobbigbadbob Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    This game is good 'ole vomit inducing fun!

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  • LokiamisLokiamis Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    just don't look down and you'll be fine

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  • LokiamisLokiamis Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    AoS Beta 0.21 Download Now!
    Backup Download

    This version adds several fixes to Beta 0.1. Also as many of you have found out… the in-game models are easily editable with Ken Silverman’s Slab6 program. In order to allow reskinning the models without comprimising the integrity of play… this new version checks to make sure your player models keep the same dimensions as the original models. Ironsights are also checksummed to prevent cheating, but weapons, tracers, and game objects can be freely modded.
    Check out this forum thread for some cool model… mods.
    Also this version may fix the problems people have had running a server… try it out and let me know if it works.

    Finally here is the changelog…

    Ace of Spades Beta 0.21
    -added game version checks

    Ace of Spades Beta 0.2
    -tweaked terrain generation
    -players now face the enemy side on spawn
    -Resolution can now be set in Config file
    -Default resolution changed to 1024×768
    -fixed teamchange suicide button
    -fixed disappearing intel on teamchange
    -team scores now sent across network
    -fixed occasional mini-spade or mini-pickaxe
    -grenade pin sound is now positional
    -other players now make spade dig sound
    -occasional crouch animation corruption fixed
    -enemy CP no longer shown on map
    -potential HTTP IP Request fix
    -ironsights now checksummed
    -player models checked for correct dimensions
    -fixed handling of client quit in entry screen

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  • Kristmas KthulhuKristmas Kthulhu Currently Kultist Kthulhu Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    [strike]The link you posted for the client says it no longer exists. This is what I get for procrastinating on having fun.[/strike]

    Edit: NEVER MIND I SHOULD READ THE POSTS DIRECTLY ABOVE MINE.

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  • SatsumomoSatsumomo Rated PG! Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Windows 7 x64
    Core2Duo E8400
    Nvidia GTX460 768mb
    4GB Ram

    client.exe has stopped working on launch.

    Phooey.

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    My god this game is way too foggy. It wouldn't be nearly as vomit inducing if everything wasn't bathed in fog.

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  • MegaMekMegaMek Girls like girls. Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Satsumomo wrote: »
    Windows 7 x64
    Core2Duo E8400
    Nvidia GTX460 768mb
    4GB Ram

    client.exe has stopped working on launch.

    Phooey.

    Yeah, I've been getting the same thing. With this newer version too.

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  • AnthelionAnthelion Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    MegaMek wrote: »
    Satsumomo wrote: »
    Windows 7 x64
    Core2Duo E8400
    Nvidia GTX460 768mb
    4GB Ram

    client.exe has stopped working on launch.

    Phooey.

    Yeah, I've been getting the same thing. With this newer version too.

    You're clicking the application?

    Pretty sure the only way it works is if you click Play on the website and choose a server.

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  • MegaMekMegaMek Girls like girls. Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Oh, well ok. Hey this game's pretty cool now!

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  • SatsumomoSatsumomo Rated PG! Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    I closed fraps and msi afterburner, anything that might create an OSD.

    No error message now, it just shows up briefly on the process list and then disappears.

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Really this game should play like this http://voxelstein3d.sourceforge.net/ where you can destroy every single voxel. Seems like a waste to just go with minecraft blocks when you are doing that.

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  • VALVEjunkieVALVEjunkie Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Really this game should play like this http://voxelstein3d.sourceforge.net/ where you can destroy every single voxel. Seems like a waste to just go with minecraft blocks when you are doing that.

    I agree completely but how the hell would building shit work

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  • anoffdayanoffday To be changed whenever Anoffday gets around to it. Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Looks interesting, but I'm getting download not available.

    Is the server busy or is the file seriously just gone?

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Really this game should play like this http://voxelstein3d.sourceforge.net/ where you can destroy every single voxel. Seems like a waste to just go with minecraft blocks when you are doing that.

    I agree completely but how the hell would building shit work

    Well you could put blocks down in large chunks like bricks.

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  • VALVEjunkieVALVEjunkie Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Really this game should play like this http://voxelstein3d.sourceforge.net/ where you can destroy every single voxel. Seems like a waste to just go with minecraft blocks when you are doing that.

    I agree completely but how the hell would building shit work

    when I beat the first level it just loops the level finished screen

    is this just one level or what

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Really this game should play like this http://voxelstein3d.sourceforge.net/ where you can destroy every single voxel. Seems like a waste to just go with minecraft blocks when you are doing that.

    I agree completely but how the hell would building shit work

    when I beat the first level it just loops the level finished screen

    is this just one level or what

    Yeah it's just the first level of wolfenstein 3d. It's been around forever though so I'm assuming that's all it will ever be.

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  • VALVEjunkieVALVEjunkie Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    aww :?

    is there anything else done like this?

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Not that I know of. The only thing I can think of that uses Voxels is this.

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  • ArrathArrath Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Not that I know of. The only thing I can think of that uses Voxels is this.

    Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 use voxels for their vehicles, rather than sprites or polygonal 3d models. :science: But for the game world? Yeah no idea.

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  • SurikoSuriko AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Trying to find a joinable server. Quite a difficult task.

    The concept sounds great though. Seems like a good candidate for a WW1-themed game, with trenching and the like.

    Edit: Yeah, I think I'm not going to be able to play this. Oh well.

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  • GlalGlal AiredaleRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    aww :?
    is there anything else done like this?
    Outcast. Fantastic game (no destructible environments though, not that sort of game).

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  • SurikoSuriko AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Managed to get onto a server.

    Played a bit.

    Got progressively more motion sick.

    Oh well. Have fun with the game duders.

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  • anoffdayanoffday To be changed whenever Anoffday gets around to it. Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    So what exactly is a voxel? I looked it up and I still don't get it. :?

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