HL2:CTF Announcements

The New Half-Life 2 CTF Network

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 11:27:10 -0600

The new Half-Life 2 Capture the Flag network of websites has been setup to properly address the needs of the community. The appropriate domains have been assigned as follows:

HL2CTF.COM
(Network Hub)

- Reserved as the hub of the network. Here you will find links to all other areas of the network along with the lastest information about the modification and a persistent link to the latest client download.

HL2CTF.NET
(Communications and Storage)

- Reserved as the communications segment of the network. Here you will find the public forums, all file storage such as maps, videos, audio and other assets for research and development of the mod.

HL2CTF.ORG
(Community Extension)

- Reserved as the community segment of the network. Here you will find access to the Wiki, Ladder and other helpful information such as tips supplied by the community.

All sites will be continually developed to further enhance the web-based needs of the mod and its community. Other notable websites not affiliated with the network such as www.hl2ctfstats.com and www.hl2ctfmaps.com may not have plans for further development. In such case, these sites and the purpose they serve will be setup within this network and noted here as they are developed.

As always feel free to comment in the forums concerning the network or any problems you find.

Latest Modification Updates

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 11:59:16 -0600

The following is an exhaustive list of updates, features, additions and subtractions to the mod as of beta 1.5. Each section indicates progress through internal playtesting (PT) and release candidates (RC).

The updates list is a direct copy from the development team and is copied here for review only. The updates listed here do not indicate completion of the software nor the completion of any feature of the software.

Do though feel free to copy or report the information relayed here on your own website or news. It should though be noted that the list will be continually updated and therefore not always accurate. Official changelogs are always included with each new release of the modification.

HL2CTF 1.5 BASE

1.6 PT 1.0:

Fixed: RPG laser guide no longer visible
Fixed: Turret death now reported in console
Fixed: Turret obituary icon and alignment (scripts, font)
Fixed: Turrets easier to knock over
Fixed: Turrets no longer loop alarm sound effects
Fixed: Removed all sound spam messages from console (scripts)
Fixed: Rebels now use all death sounds
Fixed: Fixed combine ball killing you while firing
Fixed: Powerup now reset when warmup ends
Fixed: Potential crash due to old pointer when capturing the flag.
Fixed: Map now fully resets after warmup (including prop_physics)
Fixed: ctf_warmup no longer subtracts from mp_timelimit
Fixed: Fixed turrets tipcontroller not working after map reset
Fixed: Rune pickup sounds now broadcast.
Fixed: Rune expire sounds now broadcast.
Fixed: Change team +1 score bug for changing team via model
Fixed: Entire HUD is now team colored
Fixed: Flag indicator slides out and animates when changing states.
Fixed: Removed console spam due to FCVAR_CHEAT | FCVAR_ARCHIVE (storing cheat cvars in config.cfg)
Fixed: Made scoreboard look a little better and added assists
Fixed: ctf_requireready now properly detects when a player is ready
Fixed: Spectators can no longer spray, use the flashlight or issue any other impulse commands.
Fixed: Ladders no longer trap observers/dead players.
Fixed: Dropped flag will now always be upright.
Fixed: Spectators can no longer use weapons or pick them up.
Changed: Nerfed turrets a little bit.
Changed: Nerfed regen rune.
Changed: Combine gravity gun is now blue
Changed: Footsteps are the same for both teams and use material sound effects
Added: "weapon_ctf_alyxgun" weapon
Added: "weapon_ctf_oicw" weapon
Added: "weapon_ctf_sniper" weapon
Added: RPG kicks back when firing
Added: Time remaining bar under rune icons (Not available for permenant runes)
Added: Award icons (Assist, capture, return, defend)
Added: New suicide icon
Added: Radar to show domination/oneflag FC location
Added: Timeleft HUD display
Added: Assist for killing an enemy near your FC
Added: ctf_intermission to set intermission length
Added: ctf_cloak rune.
Added: Combine HUD now uses a Combine font.
Added: Changed runes to droppable/hold-until-you-die.
Added: Runes now respawn at their origin after being dropped for too long.
Added: Sound effects for "Regen" and "Shield"
Added: Icon for warmup and requireready. Timer bar for warmup.

1.6 PT 1.1:

Fixed: Protect should now be applied correclty
Fixed: Fixed protect allowing you to protect yourself
Fixed: Fixed assist allowing you to assist yourself
Fixed: Players are now forced to join a "balanced" team when autoteambalance is on (disconnecting or going spec can cause team imbalance)
Fixed: Removed voteyes/voteno, ctfmapvote, ctfgamemodevote.
Fixed: Score overbright blur/color should now go back to normal if it was animating while you respawned.
Fixed: jointeam no longer gives an extra frag in certain cases.
Fixed: Changing models now behaves exactly like the jointeam command.
Fixed: Flag is now visible when using cloak.
Fixed: Arena mode now gives you the new CTF weapons.
Fixed: Location entities optimized and no longer fall at map start time.
Added: "Drop" command which drops rune then flag
Added: Keyboard Configuration GUI now shows new weapons, drop powerup, and drop.

1.6 PT 1.2:

Changed: Nerfed shield powerup a bit (Now absorbs 35% of damage instead of 50%).
Changed: Nerfed drain powerup a bit (Now gives 50% health and 25% armor).
Added: Player model animations now using placeholder animations for new weapons.
Added: HUD - Enabled radar for domination mode.

1.6 PT 1.3:

Added: Sound effect for "drain"
Added: ctf_forcemelee cvar to force flag carrier to use only melee weapons and gravity gun.
Fixed: Protect and defend should now behave properly in Domination mode.
Fixed: Radar is now accurate and never goes out of range.

1.6 PT 1.4:

Fixed: alyxgun world model now changes modes.
Fixed: SLAMs now detonate when a player switches teams.
Fixed: Health/suit charger models now show the correct amount of juice remaining.
Fixed: NPCs no longer get stuck after map reset.
Fixed: SourceTV director now properly broadcasts and prioritizes CTF events.
Fixed: SourceTV now uses a random fixed camera when nothing is going on.
Fixed: SourceTV cameraman enabled.
Fixed: SourceTV now delays the server map change until the broadcast is finished.
Fixed: Player model now uses the proper sequence when changing weapons during a jump.
Fixed: Sort of fixed problem with viewmodels when using fov to zoom.
Fixed: Player model should no longer jitter under certain conditions.
Fixed: No longer possible to use suit zoom while using sniper rifle zoom.
Fixed: Sniper reload animation now ends at the idle position.
Fixed: Holster/draw problem with viewmodel animations.
Fixed: OICW dryfire animation.
Fixed: Icon slider no longer flickers in some cases.
Fixed: Health, suit charger sounds no longer loop after reset.
Added: Sticky grenades implemented as possible addition to OICW.
Added: AirBurst rounds implemented as possible addition to OICW.
Added: Primary sniper and OICW ammo.
Added: Ammo item pickups for OICW and Sniper
Added: Sniper rifle bullets now penetrate many walls, props and players.
Added: oicw_toggle_grenade command to change the type of grenade loaded in the OICW.
Added: oicw_toggle_nv command to turn on the NV.
Added: "Damage" sound effect now plays over weapon primary and secondary fire.
Added: ctf_filter_activator_turret.
Added: HUD - ready status now indicated by new icon.
Added: "Round start" sound.
Added: Added some events to the log (for SourceTV) and changed log keypairs (see ModEvents.res).
Added: Sniper rifle now has two levels of zoom (fov 20, fov 5).
Added: Sniper rifle laser dot.
Added: Models and icons for sniper/oicw ammo.
Added: Obituary icons for airburst/sticky grenades.
Changed: Airburst grenades no longer use a physbox and they are much faster.
Changed: Sniper rifle reload time reduced, can switch weapons during reload.
Changed: OICW now shakes and recoils while firing.
Changed: Frag grenade glow/trails are now team colored.
Changed: Rebel SLAMs now have an orange laser.
Changed: Sniper rifle now comes with 6 rounds.
Removed: NV is disabled due to rendering problems and crashes.
Removed: ctf_noslamzone removed (not useful.)
Removed: ctf_capturestrike, ctf_stopwatch no longer supported.
Removed: ctfmapvote, ctfgamemodevote no longer supported.

1.6 PT 1.5:

Fixed: SourceTV chat no longer cuts off the last character.
Fixed: Non-chat/(SourceTV) message text now uses proper color.
Fixed: Player flag return entity no longer causes weirdness with ctf_domination 1.
Fixed: 357 now on keyboard options, sprint now in game movement category.
Fixed: Weapon next/prev commands now cycle weapons when ctf_forcemelee is 1.
Fixed: No longer able to select SLAMs when ctf_forcemelee is 1.
Fixed: Cloak rune should no longer draw the player white when the video card does not support the cloak shader.
Changed: weapon_ctf_alyxgun now does 15 damage per hit (down from 18).

1.6 PT 1.6

Fixed: Flag carried by cloaked player should now draw on all hardware.
Fixed: server.cfg now executes prior to loading the first map (cvars are now applied without having to changelevel.)
Fixed: Numerous tweaks to the OICW viewmodel.
Fixed: "impulse 101" now gives crossbow bolts.
Fixed: Map reset now uses an inclusion list (should reduce crashes and other weirdness that occurs after warmup/ready)
Fixed: "ctf_overtime" now extends round when the game is tied.
Fixed: Turrets no longer try to use tracers since the multiplayer code doesn’t support tracers from NPCs.
Added: New "spiral" tracer for OICW AirBurst (much fancier.)
Added: Timer icon for sudden death overtime.
Added: Reverse bullet impacts for sniper rifle penetration.
Changed: OICW AirBurst grenades do more damage over a greater radius.
Changed: OICW AirBurst max carry reduced to 4.
Changed: Gravity jump now does a random amount of damage between 10 and 20.
Changed: Sniper rifle is now instant-hit (still penetrates solids.)
Changed: OICW now functions more like an assault rifle.

1.6 PT 1.7:

Fixed: Broken windows are now reset after warmup.
Fixed: Cloak texture now works on older versions of DirectX.
Fixed: Maps with no rebel/combine flags should now force ctf_domination 1.
Fixed: No longer possible to steal the flag through the floor on ctf_export.
Added: Cloak texture now becomes more visible based on the player’s speed.
Added: Zoom to OICW (Need to create a default key.)
Added: Headshot icon.
Changed: Nerfed sniper rifle damage (120->100) and fixed some penetration code.
Changed: Removed crosshair/quickinfo when sniper rifle is not zoomed in.
Changed: More slight tweaks to OICW firing.
Changed: Crowbar and stunstick now use the same refire time, range, and damage settings.
Changed: Players no longer spawn with the SMG (must be playtested thoroughly.)
Removed: OICW night vision and the ability to toggle grenades.

1.6 PT 1.8:

Fixed: Headshot icon width and obituary colors.
Fixed: OICW zoom now works when you have no ammo in reserve.
Fixed: Headshot icon is now only awarded for DMG_BULLET.
Fixed: Console spam when npc_helicopter is placed in a map.
Added: OICW zoom now in keyboard configuration options.
Added: Rebel/combine headshot icons.
Added: Client option to display the name of the flag carrier on the HUD (hud_showcarrier).
Added: Client option to play a sound when you register a hit on another player (hud_hitsound).
Changed: Airbursts now use a hull to make exploding on targets easier.
Changed: Cloaked player should no longer cast a shadow.
Removed: Windows are no longer reset due to problems on ctf_defrost.
Removed: Combine font (now using default font for both teams.)

1.6 PT 1.9:

Fixed: Overtime no longer starts at the end of a domination round.
Fixed: hud_showcarrier name no longer flashes in domination mode.
Fixed: Now possible for domination matches to be tied.
Fixed: Airburst trail now uses local lighting.
Fixed: "has joined the game" message now appears during the players initial spawn, not when they first connect to the server.
Fixed: Sniper rifle laser dot showing through walls.
Fixed: Can now pick up weapons dropped by players even if mp_weaponstay is on.
Fixed: Weapon selection and resource HUD elements now use proper rebel/combine colors.
Added: Ability to drop some types of primary ammo (dropammo.)
Added: Ability to drop health kits (drophealth.)
Added: Periodic award for domination flag carrier (2 points every 30 seconds.)
Added: ctf_flag_dominate event.
Added: Localization of scoreboard and notification message text.
Added: Localization of keyboard options menu text.
Added: Ability to set the maximum time either team can dominate before winning. (ctf_dominationlimit)
Added: Ability to force fair models for a match (ctf_matchmode 1.)
Added: "weapon_ctf_gauss"
Changed: OICW zoom is now +attack2.
Changed: OICW airburst grenades are now +alt1.
Changed: OICW firing rate reduced to 8hz.
Changed: Sniper rifle now inaccurate and recoils when not zoomed in (6 degrees.)
Optimized: Removed unused network vars from BaseCombatCharacter class.

1.6 PT 2.0:

Fixed: ctf_dominationlimit is now in minutes instead of seconds.
Fixed: Turret alarm sound should no longer loop after map reset.
Fixed: Dropped items will be removed after 30 seconds.
Fixed: Minor bugs with spec_next and spec_prev commands.
Fixed: Can no longer select In Eye or Chase spec_modes if there are no valid players to chase.
Fixed: Removed console spam about tv_delaymapchange.
Fixed: Obituary message no longer displays when changing teams
Fixed: Changing teams no longer ragdolls and is much faster.
Fixed: Tau cannon charging sound now plays every time.
Fixed: Tracers will no longer show on a weapon that doesn’t want tracers.
Fixed: Radio commands are now localized, so you will see any player’s command text your steam-selected language.
Fixed: Flag behaviour in the gravity gun.
Changed: SourceTV holds shots with CTF events 8-10 seconds instead of 3 seconds.
Changed: Made it less likely for SourceTV to select fixed cameras during a match.
Changed: You can now pick up items you’ve dropped with drophealth, dropweapon, dropbattery.
Changed: Changing to a spectator now starts you in chase cam mode if there are valid players to chase.
Changed: Tau cannon is now only useful for jumping and pushing players.
Changed: Reduced Tau cannon’s power slightly.
Added: "dropweapon" command which drops your active weapon with some reserve ammo if available.
Added: "dropbattery" command.
Added: Sniper tracer with refraction material and whiz sound.
Added: +1, +2 and +5 icons over the player’s head when they get a bonus.
Removed: "drop" command removed.
Removed: "dropammo" command removed.
Removed: Gravity gun jump.
Optimized: Sniper tracer now uses 25% of the particles it was using.
Translation: Spanish.

1.6 RC1:

Fixed: Weapons should now give the default clip when picked up except when dropped with the dropweapon command.
Fixed: hud_centerid should now show enemies and friendly players.
Fixed: Cloaked players no longer cast a shadow.
Fixed: Tau cannon now properly discharges when dropped mid-charge or holstered quickly.
Fixed: prepflagpass now behaves properly if you can’t switch to the gravity gun for some reason.
Added: Script files to prevent console spam on dedicated servers.
Added: SourceTV spectator view now fades in from black.
Added: Improved cloak material.
Added: hud_specnames (default: 1) shows the name of multiple players when in spectator mode.
Changed: SourceTV should now follow the flag carrier.
Changed: SourceTV should prefer players who are fighting enemies to players who are grouped with teammates.
Changed: Switched airburst back to +attack2, zoom +alt1.

HL2CTF 1.6:

Fixed: No longer able to see team menu from SourceTV.
Fixed: No longer possible to rapid-fire the gravity gun.
Fixed: Sticky grenades no longer spawn, they will return in 1.7.
Fixed: "dropweapon" is disabled when mp_weaponstay is 1.
Changed: Drain now gives 75% health and 25% armor from damage inflicted.

HL2CTF 1.61:

Fixed: Potential client side crash due to unchecked pointer in sniper laser dot.
Fixed: Fix SLAMs blowing up when laser penetrates a grate brush.
Fixed: SLAMs attached to prop_physics now move with them and explode when their beam is disrupted.
Fixed: ShowMenu style menus implemented (Mani)
Fixed: Drain rune no longer reduces your armor when you have more than 150 armor.
Fixed: SLAMs now detonate only when their owner dies.
Fixed: SLAM view model animation should be more fluid now.
Fixed: Player model should now more accurately reflect the aim pitch/yaw of the player.
Fixed: Shield now definately aborbs 35% of damage instead of 50%.
Fixed: ctf_allowturret 0 should no longer crash linux servers.
Fixed: Laser dot no longer draws on top of everything.
Fixed: All team colored sprites now use the same material/colors.
Changed: Sniper rifle now does 85 damage for a body shot, and 170 damage for a head shot.
Changed: OICW airburst now does less damage over a smaller radius.
Added: Beam attached to the front of the sniper when zoomed in.
Added: Team capture count to scoreboard section headers.
Removed: Tau cannon.

1.7 PT 1.1:

Added: Added small dynamic light to airburst tracer, and made it more random.
Added: Gravity gun can be used to push off other players.
Added: Strafe jumping into a wall now causes you to rebound (walljump).
Added: ctf_promode cvar to toggle between Pro/HL2DM mode. More info to come.
Added: Players now spawn at the farthest spawn from where they died.
Added: restartround command.
Added: Radar icon will now rotate in the direction it is pointing (easier to understand).
Added: Time delay for round restart, to notify players of the upcoming change.
Fixed: Minor "suit" display bug.
Fixed: Laser sprite drawing bugs.
Fixed: ctf_flag_dominate event should now be logged.
Fixed: Sound should no longer loop after missile is destroyed (needs testing.)
Fixed: Minor display bug with hud_quickinfo.
Fixed: Pulling in an item above your head with the gravity gun will now pick it up properly.
Fixed: Now possible to adjust mp_timelimit in the middle of a game.
Fixed: Minor bugs with RPG and crossbow sprites (?)
Fixed: Added headshots to log output.
Fixed: Improved undisclosed entity for use in ctf_thegreatwall.
Fixed: Smoke/fire trail should no longer hang around after grenades/rpg missile is destroyed.
Fixed: restartround command can no longer be issued by clients.
Fixed: hud_quickinfo will now show when using the sniper rifle.
Fixed: dropweapon command now works when mp_weaponstay is 1.
Changed: Reduced airburst grenade ammo pickup to single grenades.
Changed: Increased airburst damage slightly.
Changed: Reduced maximum charge from citadel style charger to 150 armor.
Changed: Increased velocity gained from DMG_BLAST and reduced self-damage by 1/2.
Changed: Increased rocket ignition time (feels more responsive).
Changed: Reduced RPG damage.
Changed: Removed DSP ear ringing effect when rocketjumping.
Changed: Expanded flag bounding box slightly.
Changed: Increased grace period for friction (bunnyhop).
Changed: Enabled hud_quickinfo 1 by default.
Changed: Team-colorized hud_quickinfo.
Changed: Hardcoded sv_maxspeed, sv_gravity and ctf_respawndelay.
Changed: Integrated radar with hud_quickinfo.
Changed: Increased alpha value on hud_quickinfo radar.
Changed: RPG no longer has a crosshair in pro mode (laser dot is accurate)
Changed: Blood decals now removed when player picks up the cloak rune.
Changed: Weapons that no longer have the center crosshair in pro mode: gravity gun, stunstick, crowbar, shotgun, RPG, sniper rifle.
Changed: Various HUD color tweaks.
Removed: Footstep sounds no longer play when walking or crouching.
Removed: sv_gravity, sv_maxspeed, ctf_respawndelay, ctf_warmup, ctf_requireready, ctf_domination, ctf_oneflag (ctf_matchmode sets warmup and requireready automatically).
Translation: French.

1.7 RC1:

Added: Bloom effect toggled by mat_bloom 0/1.
Added: Wall jump should now play a jump sound from the surface of the wall.
Added: Support for additional player models (ctf_extramodels 0/1).
Added: cl_rebelmodel, cl_combinemodel for choosing a prefered model
Added: ctf_flag_capture triggers.
Added: "OnCapture" output to ctf_flag_capture trigger.
Added: Support for automatic one flag mode.
Fixed: Fire sprites should no longer hang around after a prop_physics_respawnable is destroyed.
Fixed: Removed weapon effects from first person spectator mode.
Fixed: Map reset now resets loose flags.
Fixed: RPG laser should no longer attach itself to other weapons.
Fixed: Slight glitch in icon scroller when you have more than two icons.
Changed: Changing cl_playermodel no longer changes your team. This cvar now determines which model should be prefered when you join a team.
Security: Encrypted weapon scripts.

HL2CTF 1.7:

Added: Added the name of the person you’re spectating to the HUD.
Added: ctf_weapons cvar to toggle the Sniper, OICW and Alyx Gun (Bit mask)
Fixed: Crossbow sprite attaching to other viewmodels (?)
Fixed: HUD elements now align properly if resolution is switched during a game.
Changed: Removed last bits of yellow from HUD/scoreboard.
Changed: Chat HUD/Scoreboard colors now more consistent.
Changed: Adjusted scoreboard positioning.
Changed: Players now spawn on combine or rebels unless ctf_matchmode is 1.
Changed: mp_falldamage re-enabled for HL2DM mode, falldamage is now fixed at 10 in pro mode.

HL2CTF 1.71:

Added: Ability to insert entities (including flags) on any existing map.
Added: forceready command, rcon can force all players to be ready when ctf_matchmode is 1.
Added: nextmap command, rcon can set the next map.
Added: forcefg cvar, to control whether server.cfg is executed at the start of each map.
Added: Killing NPCs is now reported in the obituary.
Added: Saying "ready" will now issue the ready command.
Added: ctf_idlelimit will force players to spectator team.
Added: ctf_matchmode_password
Added: ctf_allowscripts enables/disables the use of aliases and multi-binds.
Added: Bullet impact force reduced in pro mode (prevents getting huge speed boost and getting stuck on turrets.)
Changed: In matchmode, both teams get the crowbar.
Changed: ctf_promode 0 is now the default setting.
Changed: New weapons now available even if ctf_promode is 0.
Changed: Powerups now available even if ctf_promode is 0.
Changed: Turrets now available even if ctf_promode is 0.
Changed: Suit charger will now only charge you to a maximum of 45 in Pro.
Removed: Combine sniper rifle.
Fixed: HL2DM mode now uses proper precalculated jump height.
Fixed: mat_bloom should no longer draw anything on cards that do not support it.
Fixed: Crossbow sprite bug.
Fixed: One flag now properly removed on ctf_ maps that still have it (ie, prison riot)
Fixed: sv_gravity now adjustable.
Fixed: sv_gravity should now work properly in HL2DM mode.
Fixed: Notify/chat text bug.
Fixed: Minor radar bug.
Fixed: Some map reset bugs.
Fixed: Suit charger now has max. juice of 30 in HL2DM mode.
Fixed: Totally removed foosteps while crouching in HL2DM mode.
Fixed: RPG autoswitch bug.
Fixed: Clients connecting after the end of the round should be frozen.
Fixed: cl_defaultweapon now lets you choose your default weapon.
Fixed: Players no longer get caught in the forced movement of dismounting a ladder if they die while getting off a ladder.
Fixed: Turrets should now ignore spectators.
Fixed: mp_forcerespawn should now toggle whether the player is forced to respawn.
Fixed: Shotgun now spawns with proper number of rounds in clip (8 in Pro, 6 in HL2DM)
Fixed: Most muzzle flashes now properly aligned when using in eye spectator mode.
Fixed: Turrets now show tracers when firing.
Fixed: func_tank now works in multiplayer.

Todo:

Translations: Get translations for all languages Steam supports.

Information:

Info: hud_showcarrier can be used to show the flag carrier names on the HUD.
Info: hud_hitsound can be used to play a sound when you register a hit on another player.
Info: hud_specnames can be used to toggle display of player names in spectator/sourcetv mode.

ctf_extramodels adds the following models:

models/eli.mdl
models/kleiner.mdl
models/alyx.mdl
models/humans/group03m/male_01.mdl
models/humans/group03m/male_02.mdl
models/humans/group03m/female_01.mdl
models/humans/group03m/female_02.mdl
models/breen.mdl

Core Map Selection:

ctf_defrost
ctf_dirtwork
ctf_floodzone
ctf_prisonriot
ctf_substation
dom_np_refinery
dom_rebellion
dom_rust

Known Issues:

Issue: Random "unconnected" bug seems to be caused by using SourceTV on a linux server. Linux servers using tv_enable 1 are advised to tell players to reconnect with the "retry" command when the bug occurs.
Issue: Models may appear dark on some maps. Use r_radiosity 2 or r_radiosity 3 to fix this.
Issue: HDR is currently not working HL2MP, including HL2CTF. Source Wiki. However, we have our own bloom effect (mat_bloom 1)

HL2:CTF Leaving Beta

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:32:22 -0600

After some debate during thorough playtesting of beta 1.71, it has been decided that the next release of Half-Life 2 Capture the Flag will leave beta and will target gold. The next internal release will be referred to as beta 1.8 but will be updated for final as it is released to the public.

The release date of the internal playtesting for the final beta is June 15th, 2006 and the gold release is targeted for the end of June. If you would like to join the playtest group for this upcoming release, please contact Harry via PM by clicking here.

More news and updates coming soon!

RSS Feeds to be added

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:51:09 -0600

We have had requests in the past to switch on RSS feeds but with the new hl2ctf.com website we have yet to setup an official news page. This may be changing soon, and reported here, but for now this Announcements forum will be updated with the latest news and is now available in an RSS feed.

You can find the RSS feed link at the bottom of the forums to the left of the skin selector. Other forums may be added, but there will need to be some level of moderation on a regular basis before this can take place.

If you do not have an RSS Reader you can find many of them on the net or go to www.rssreader.com which has a reader which requires the .NET framework.

Upon clicking the feed you will be presented with a menu of forums in the feed where you can right-click and copy the direct link to paste into your choice of RSS Reader.

HL2:CTF Enters Final Testing

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:35:45 -0600

Half-Life 2: Capture the Flag Enters Final Testing

After more than a year of only small bursts of progress, the remaining development team has found their way clear to compile the final beta and have submitted it for playtesting.

For those who had the opportunity to playtest the beta 1.72 release which never made it past playtesting, many of the game features have been retained in the 1.75 playtest release. The following is an edited version of those never revealed features from the changelog:

NEW MAP ENTITIES:

item_battery_large
ctf_banner_small

*Chargers have been disabled and game health has been balanced by the addition of a "mega battery."

SERVER CVARS:

violence_hgibs toggles gibs. 0 = off, 1 = on (default is 1)
ctf_excessive 0/1 - toggles gamemode excessive. *See Below
ctf_instagib "weapon_name" - enables gamemode instagib. *See Below
ctf_dynamicgrenades toggles whether grenade color will change when picked up by a opposite team.
tv_allow_static_shots auto director uses fixed level cameras for shots.
tv_allow_camera_man auto director allows spectators to become camera man.

CLIENT CVARS:

hud_crosshair_r sets crosshair red (RGB) color. (0-255)
hud_crosshair_g sets crosshair green (RGB) color. (0-255)
hud_crosshair_b sets crosshair blue (RGB) color. (0-255)
hud_crosshair_a sets crosshair alpha. (0-255)
cl_fov replaces "fov" command - saves fov between 75 and 120 and reloads on every map.

EVENTS:

ctf_flag_drop - Called everytime a player drops the flag.

GAME MODES:

ctf_excessive enables a crazy and fun game mode as detailed below:

* Useable weapons: Melee, 357, SMG1, Alyxgun, AR2, OICW, Shotgun, Crossbow, Sniper Rifle, RPG
* Spawn with 300/300 and have passive 10 armor/sec and 5 health/sec regen.
* Self damage is lowered to 30% and force caused by explosions is increased.
* Each kill grants a killer with additional 50 armor and 50 health.
* No items spawned and Ammo is unlimited (no combine balls).
** This cvar can NOT be used together with areanamode! ctf_arenamode must be at 0.
** This mode is only available in pro mode meaning ctf_promode has to be set to 1.

ctf_instagib "weapon_name" will cause that weapon to become a 1 hit kill as detailed below:

* Example: ctf_instagib weapon_rpg makes RPG 1 hit kill (defaults to crossbow)
* List of weapons: weapon_357, weapon_crossbow, weapon_crowbar, weapon_pistol, weapon_shotgun,
weapon_frag, weapon_ar2, weapon_smg1, weapon_ctf_oicw, weapon_ctf_sniper, weapon_physcannon,
weapon_ctf_alyxgun, weapon_slam, weapon_rpg, weapon_stunstick
* All other items & weapons are removed in instagib. The weapon chosen for instagib has infinite ammo.
** This cvar can NOT be used together with areanamode. ctf_arenamode must be at 0.
** This mode is only available in pro mode meaning ctf_promode has to be set to 1.

FEATURES:

Spectator is now like HL2DM where there is a spectator menu. Press +duck key to bring it up.
Players will now take screenshots (to the normal /screenshots directory) of the endgame scores automatically if ctf_matchmode is on.
Force player models to use male05 for Rebels and metro police for Combine

CHANGES:

Prepflagpass now makes the user run the following command: say_team Tossing flag from $L $H $A
Further enhancements to player movement.
Spectator is now like in HL2DM. There is a spectate menu to toggle.
Lowered amount of health gained using drain rune.
Scores now show in spectator. But ONLY scores, no captures / assists / returns / ping.
ctf_powerups now removes/respawns runes in real-time when changed via RCON

The game name will now reflect game cvars in server browser as follows:

* ctf_arenamode 1 - "CTF 1.75 Arena"
* ctf_excessive 1 - "CTF 1.75 Excessive"
* ctf_instagib - "CTF 1.75 Instagib"
* All 3 at 0 - "CTF 1.75 Pro"
* ctf_promode 0 - "CTF 1.75 HL2DM"

More information on the latest testing and the move to bring HL2:CTF to final coming soon!