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[WORM ON] Worms Armageddon (Also W2/WWP/W4M)

Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/themNorth Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
edited August 2007 in Games and Technology
I have my Broadband Connection back this week, which can mean only one thing - Worming frenzy. I haven't played a halfway decent game of Worms in ages, so I think it's time we get our Worm on.

Worms 2
The first Windows-based game in the series, and the first game to feature a proper online mode. Has a fairly robust online server and some exclusive weapons that don't appear in subsequent titles in the series. Still a fan favourite.

Worms Armageddon
Originally developed with the intention of releasing it as an expansion for Worms 2, Worms Armageddon features improved graphics, more weapons & options, and a vastly improved single player experience. Was superseded by Worms World Party as the "better" multiplayer game until 2001 when Team 17 began releasing "BETA updates" for this title; originally to make the game playable under Windows XP, but since then various improvements have been made to the game making this the more popular title for Worming online at present.

The latest Beta Update can be found here: http://wa.team17.com/main.html?page=supp&area=upda&file=15

Worms World Party
Identical to Armageddon in all but two respects - different single player games, and the inclusion of the WormPot in multiplayer games which changes the gameplay rather substantially.

Worms 4: Mayhem
It's Worms... but in 3D. Crazy, eh? I wouldn't say the game doesn't suffer from the additional dimension, but if you view this as a game on its own, it's not a bad addition to the series. It's certainly miles better than Worms 3D, at least.

I shall be home from work in about an hour and a half. I'm up for a game if you guys are.

JOINING IN THE WORMAGE
Atheraal wrote:
Okay, since there seems to be a lot of interest, here's a link to Hamachi:

Hamachi Download

It's a VPN client that's really user friendly. (It creates a LAN connection over the Internet between whomever's connected to a server) Download it, go through the ~5 min tutorial, and join my server, which is
Name: wormsPA
Pass: wang

When enough people join, WE SHALL WORM!

Edit @ 11:37pm GMT :: WormNET is full is Idiots. Hamachi FTW.

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  • manaleak34manaleak34 Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Oh man. I haven't played Worms in AGES.

    A game must be played now.

    I think I'll be able to get on around 3:00 PM (PST)

    W2/WA/WWP are my options. Just choose the game and I'll see you there.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Armageddon is always going to be my first choice. Which PST are you (Wikipedia lists 3 different timezones with that reference), and what is that in relation to GMT?

    Edit: Never mind, it's probably Pacific.

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    manaleak34 wrote:
    A game must be played now.

    Emphasized for satanic need.

    I adore Worms, and actually put a similar thread up a long time ago. We seemed to have a reasonable amount of success using Hamachi to circumvent the horrible place that is WormNet. But yes, I am up for a game SO HARD, especially of Armageddon. I'm also on PST. (gmt-8 )

    edit: I just remade the old Hamachi network, name: wormsPA pass: wang

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  • sabyulsabyul Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Armageddon was the best Worms for me, for the fact of the complete weapons list and utilities. The single player game was also AMAZINGly well done, with Super Sheep Racing and Euthanasia and all those awesome minigames that really made one better at the real game.

    So awesome. I still hum the tune from the intro from time to time.

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  • ZekZek Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Armageddon is the best one and the one that most people have. Pretty much a no-brainer there. I'm down for this anytime.

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  • rayofashrayofash Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Worms Armageddon = Best LAN party game EVER!

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Okay, since there seems to be a lot of interest, here's a link to Hamachi:

    Hamachi Download

    It's a VPN client that's really user friendly. (It creates a LAN connection over the Internet between whomever's connected to a server) Download it, go through the ~5 min tutorial, and join my server, which is
    Name: wormsPA
    Pass: wang

    When enough people join, WE SHALL WORM!

    edit: Oh, and get the newest patch from here: (v3.6.26.5)
    http://wormsarmageddon.team17.com/main.html?page=supp&area=upda

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  • FreddyDFreddyD Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Yes. Count me in, guys. I'll be on later this evening.

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  • jimenexjimenex Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    They should put this game on live arcade

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    jimenex wrote:
    They should put this game on live arcade

    Nah, that would make too much sense.

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  • FreddyDFreddyD Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    jimenex wrote:
    They should put this game on live arcade
    They are.

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    FreddyD wrote:
    jimenex wrote:
    They should put this game on live arcade
    They are.

    Well... shit. Looks like I have to buy a 360.

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  • ZekZek Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    FreddyD wrote:
    jimenex wrote:
    They should put this game on live arcade
    They are.
    Holy shit. They better not botch it.

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Zek wrote:
    FreddyD wrote:
    jimenex wrote:
    They should put this game on live arcade
    They are.
    Holy shit. They better not botch it.

    Well, it says that Team 17 is making the version for it, not some random faceless scab dev, so.. there's hope.

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  • ZekZek Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    So, how about we schedule a game for this evening to get a decent number of people? Maybe 8pm EST?

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Atheraal wrote:
    Zek wrote:
    FreddyD wrote:
    jimenex wrote:
    They should put this game on live arcade
    They are.
    Holy shit. They better not botch it.

    Well, it says that Team 17 is making the version for it, not some random faceless scab dev, so.. there's hope.
    From what I hear from the Teamsters themselves (I happen to be in regular contact with them, although I can't imagine why...) it's going to be really slick. I'm probably going to get a 360 for this alone.

    Also! I'm downloading Hamachi now.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Zek wrote:
    So, how about we schedule a game for this evening to get a decent number of people? Maybe 8pm EST?
    That's 4 in the morning for me... Eep.

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  • ZekZek Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    How about soon, then? 5pm EST?

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Well what time is it now there? I'm not very good with time zone differences. It's 9:10pm here right now.

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Zek wrote:
    How about soon, then? 5pm EST?

    So.. in just under an hour? Or does my time conversion skill just suck balls?

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  • ZekZek Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Squirminator2k wrote:
    Well what time is it now there? I'm not very good with time zone differences. It's 9:10pm here right now.
    It's 4:15 now. That would make 8pm here 1:00am for you.

    So let's try doing a game in 45 minutes and then maybe another one tonight if there's interest.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Also! You're Yellow for some reason.

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Zek, if you've got a router, check out this site:
    http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Netgear/FWAG114/Hamachi.htm

    edit: or just forward port 12975, that's the default for Hamachi.

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  • ff7freakff7freak Registered User new member
    edited December 2006
    Man I haven't played Worms Armageddon for awhile.

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  • ff7freakff7freak Registered User new member
    edited December 2006
    Is the worms Armageddon game for the N64?

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  • rayofashrayofash Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    ff7freak wrote:
    Is the worms Armageddon game for the N64?

    I know it had a PlayStation release. They were all good, but the PC one was the best, it had the most weapons and maps and whatnot.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    There is an N64 release.

    It was awful, but not as bad as the GameBoy Color version.

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Starting a game in a few minutes, anyone else coming along for the ride?

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Sweet merciful Zeus, yes.

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  • ZekZek Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Have you started it yet? You guys are green to me in Hamachi but I haven't seen a game.

    Also, is there a patch?

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Alright, You guys should start up the game, go to the LAN "lobby", and we should be able to chat. See you on the flip side!

    edit: Zek, check one of my posts on the first page, I gave a link to the patch.

    and/or the OP.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    We are waiting in the Worms Armageddon LAN lobby, folks.

    We are waiting.

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  • KingMoleKingMole Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    After patching, I can't see the any games anymore. :?

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Which patch did you use?

    Try opening port 12975 if you have a router.

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  • KingMoleKingMole Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    I imagine I couldn't see it because the game was already in progress.

    Also, who was the green team in that first game that crashed? Cause that was hilarious.

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  • ZekZek Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Guys, WormsNET still works. I'm just going to start a game in AnythingGoes, password is wang.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Are you sure? it Fatal'd on me.

    Edit: Ah, sorted. It works so long as you don't use the AutoLogin option.

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  • AtheraalAtheraal Registered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Zek wrote:
    Guys, WormsNET still works. I'm just going to start a game in AnythingGoes, password is wang.

    We can't see it.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Wait, what's happening now? Last I saw was Atheraal saying "Let's go back to the LAN" before I hosted a game on WormNET...

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited December 2006
    Just finished an awesome game, guys. I'll post Replays up soonish.

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