Joining full servers as spectator

[Xxypher]

There are a few ways to be able to spectate a game server without cuasing much lag at all.

[The Epic Guy]

The problem is, say, 6v6 CTF games with 10 spectators.....

Now, imagine if you pressed F1.

I say F12 for spectator slots, cause then we can have 1-on-1 DM servers that we can watch.

[Fale]

The problem is, say, 6v6 CTF games with 10 spectators.....

Now, imagine if you pressed F1.

I say F12 for spectator slots, cause then we can have 1-on-1 DM servers that we can watch.

Thats exactly what i meant

[The Epic Guy]

^ Well I started a topic about a 1-on-1 checkbox, but I like your idea better, more versatile than mine.

[Fale]

Sorry but no, not going to happen.

Explanation please? Too complicated?
If servers with 20 people doesn't lag, why would setting some extra slots be a problem? :/
Setting spectator slots would we the server owners choice...

Ok, say you have a 10 slot server with 2 slots for spectators.

In a 3v3 war, you'd have 6 slots for spectators, so just go for a 12 slot server anyway.
In a public server, you have 2 slots going to waste, so either make it a 12 slot, or remove the 2 spectator slots.

In other words, within those two common uses for a server, this idea is pretty bloody useless. No server owner would use this.

On the other hand, something along the lines of "SoldatTV" would be nice, but with a bit of work making a fan app, I think it is currently possible anyway.

Ok, first. Please talk about yourself. If i was about to buy a server, I would definetley take extra 2 slots. I could use them for spectating or i'd like a 4 players game (if i took a server it would be majorly 1 on 1). And yes, this update wouldn't be good for 10 on 10 ctf whatever, like you sayd nobody would use this.
Like i fucking sayd the million times, that would be a server owner choice! Tell me 1 on 1 players, would u take server with 4 slots instead of 2?
And second, I havent asked you for explanation or you are the one who's deciding whats going to be updated and what not?

[SpiltCoffee]

I attempted to explain a situation in which it would be redundant. I'm not one to decide on this stuff, but EnEsCe is, and he's probably not going to revisit this thread and explain why, so I tried to take that on myself.

Anyway, if you really want this, you could learn how to script and write a script to enforce a 1v1 with two spectator spots, or you might be in luck and someone may have already written a script (I haven't checked).

p.s. http://forums.soldat.pl/index.php?topic=32667.msg388694#msg388694 <- That would probably do everything you want, I'd say.

[STM1993]

http://forums.soldat.pl/index.php?topic=32667.0

^ If you're talking about scripts, this thread may be a possible answer, though not proven and its in the suggestions forum rather than the scripts forum.

[Fale]

I attempted to explain a situation in which it would be redundant. I'm not one to decide on this stuff, but EnEsCe is, and he's probably not going to revisit this thread and explain why, so I tried to take that on myself.

Thanks alot!
It is just a suggestion which is not bad for noone like many others are, like some weapon improovements when only players who use it would agree. Its just pointless for some situations and as i can see, scripting it wouldn't be so hard. Many people also like it so i really cant get why it wouldnt be relased.
Dont worry ill shut up now, nothing is going to happen anyway. Too bad i havent bought some drinks for those 10$