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Soldat Talk => Game Improvements / Suggestions => Topic started by: billay on June 27, 2006, 02:25:25 pm

Title: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: billay on June 27, 2006, 02:25:25 pm
I always get so annoyed from spectators that join the server and take up space.
So, why not add a different group?
Let me explain:

When you are setting the options of your game there would be one to have "Maximum Players", but then below that it should say "Maximum Spectators" to set. This way when someone joins as a spec they just take up space as a spectator, not as a player, or you can put 0 to block spectators completely.

-SUPPORTERS-
Me
Eagles_Arrows
Blues
Plonkoon
Krillious
Meep.
zyxstand
TDL
jrgp
Nightcrawler
Unlucky XIII
Denacke
Aoba
T-Bone
MofoNofo

-NON-SUPPORTERS-
jbigz
Twistkill
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Eagles_Arrows on June 27, 2006, 02:27:09 pm
Put me on the list.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: billay on June 27, 2006, 02:27:49 pm
Thank you.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Twistkill on June 27, 2006, 03:16:42 pm
I don't support it. I think it gives people a chance who want to view who/what's in the server before they join.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Plonkoon on June 27, 2006, 03:18:42 pm
heh, is this like a petition?  I fully support this and you can add me to it.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: billay on June 27, 2006, 05:02:17 pm
Thanks for your opinion.
Both of you.
*whispers*I'm going to KILL him. *devious look*
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Blues on June 27, 2006, 05:54:22 pm
This sounds like a neat idea. I like it.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Krillious on June 27, 2006, 06:05:39 pm
I support it mainly because it's annoying when people go to spectate when they are afk instead of just leaving the server
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Meep. on June 27, 2006, 06:28:30 pm
Yes, this is a very nice idea.  You can add me.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: zyxstand on June 27, 2006, 06:42:15 pm
Yes add this.
Also, to make it fair include all those's opinions who say otherwise.

tk, if your considering joining, join and leave if you don't like it - that simple!
This idea would have some many more advantages over drawbacks@
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: jbigz on June 27, 2006, 07:15:50 pm
I'd have to disagree. If you want to stay in the same server so someone cant take your spot, going AFK on spec is not bad at all. you just are saving your spot in line. sorry everyone.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: TDL on June 27, 2006, 07:20:23 pm
Good idea.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: billay on June 28, 2006, 08:29:03 am
Thank you all for your opinions, and I have added a non-supporters list.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: jrgp on June 28, 2006, 08:32:48 am
Support it and think it's a great idea.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Eagles_Arrows on June 28, 2006, 08:55:36 am
I don't support it. I think it gives people a chance who want to view who/what's in the server before they join.

You can just join and press F1.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Yukwunhang on June 28, 2006, 09:51:39 am
I'd have to disagree. If you want to stay in the same server so someone cant take your spot, going AFK on spec is not bad at all. you just are saving your spot in line. sorry everyone.
You have no rights to 'save a spot'. If you're not playing, let others play. During this AFK period, uneven teams will happen if the server is full.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Nightcrawler on June 28, 2006, 09:40:17 pm
I like it, add me to the list. Numerous times i have wanted to join a server but to be told continuously that it was full...*sob* :'(...but when i join, i find like 3 spectators. F12!!
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Unlucky XIII on June 28, 2006, 09:50:51 pm
I like the idea myself, it is always annoying when people become spectators just to hog that last player spot, and when they are told to play, they don't care about the team difference (in team games).

I don't see why not, personally. If you are bothered, stick my name on the list =D
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: billay on June 29, 2006, 09:17:02 am
I'd have to disagree. If you want to stay in the same server so someone cant take your spot, going AFK on spec is not bad at all. you just are saving your spot in line. sorry everyone.
You have no rights to 'save a spot'. If you're not playing, let others play. During this AFK period, uneven teams will happen if the server is full.
So.... Is that a "I support?"
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Denacke on June 29, 2006, 09:46:02 am
Aye it's very annoying to have unbalanced teams because there is one person spectating. Having special slots for spectators sounds like a good idea!
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: T-Bone on June 29, 2006, 08:24:41 pm
i support it, you can put me on the list.....lol who were you gonna kill?

*whispers*I'm going to KILL him. *devious look*
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: Aoba on June 30, 2006, 07:05:35 am
I'll support this. It's always sucky, when you can't have balanced teams in normal mode or in climbing servers, slots are filled because there's almost always one or two spectating.

This is one of best suggestions made for a while :)
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: billay on June 30, 2006, 09:20:51 am
i support it, you can put me on the list.....lol who were you gonna kill?

*whispers*I'm going to KILL him. *devious look*
....What do you mean "were"?
*Evil Grin*
And thanks a lot, Aoba, for that last part.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: MofoNofo on June 30, 2006, 09:55:18 am
add me in.
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: viggoloniggolo on July 01, 2006, 01:30:04 am
I support it, add me to the big list
Title: Re: Spectators in a Different Group?
Post by: DarkNoddy on July 02, 2006, 02:56:57 pm
I think this could be abused, get alot of ppl and join a server as spec to crash it..? I dunno.

Still can set the max spec amount tho, but they do take up player space :)