News update 5/7/06

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We have been having an absolute BLAST playing team scrum on some new Mods. Come join us. All you need is to pre-download the terrain files, and you won't have to wait at all to join the game!

I have consolidated many of the Mod terrain files into convenient downloads for you. I will continue to keep this updated until one day maybe -z- will have the opportunity to add this to his Resources section.

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TT Mod Pack®!!
Download the 'Official' TT_Mod_Pack® Here!! UPDATED 4/18/06 (38 Mb)
This contains all the mods created up until 5/1/06 (MonkeeMods, CrapBlasterMods, dashMods, RacerMods, TrivoxMods, RoosterMods, NapalmMods, KillinBrainCellMods, ScytheManMods, PharmaceuticalsMods and much much more).
Latest addition: This folder is now static and will not be updated. If you downloaded this Mod_Pack as of 4/18/06 you do not need to get it again.

MOD UPDATES! Here are the more recent mods created after the main TT_Mod_Pack® was frozen. mods_since_5_1_06.zip (1 Mb). Updated: 12/10/06
Latest addition: Roo's newest set: Rstr44.ter - Rstr50.ter.

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These are the same files as in my previous thread , but I wanted to give this thread a more recognizable name.

Instructions for Installing the Mod Packs

1. Download the above.zip file to your desktop and unzip. You will have a folder of terrain files (that end in.ter).

2. Locate the ThinkTanks® application on your computer.

3. Control click on the ThinkTanks® application icon.

4. Select "Show Package Contents" from the menu.

5. Navigate through the folders until you find the "Missions" folder.
Folder path is Contents/Resources/game/data/missions

6. Copy all the provided.ter files (e.g. MM_Lush01.ter, MM_Lush02.ter, etc) directly into the "Missions" folder. (In this folder you will also see files such as TT1_1.ter and TT1_2.ter. These are the original terrain files that came with the game. Do not delete or replace these files)

7. If ThinkTanks® is already open then quit and restart it.

ENJOY!!!

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A special thanks to the Modders who have really created something special.

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Get Napalm's Expansion Pack!!
Read more about it here .

Click HERE to get the Expansion Pack #4

Click HERE to download just the new stuff since Xpack v3!

If you have some mods that are good for Team Scrum and you would like to contribute, please post.

-Reagent X
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Last edited: Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 10:28:58 AM

Get up there and stay

I chatted with Rob-Zombie and explained to him that the TT_Mod_Pack is just for things that go in the missions folder. This is to keep installation simple. Also be sure to name your terrain files something unique (i.e. Not TT1_1.ter etc.)

Could u put my castle mod in the pre download thingamujig alot of people r starting to want it %) B) B)
PS: I just sent it 2 u!! B) B) :P

Castle and Mountainous Valley Mods added.

Pedro has modified his Abbot's Wood mod (which is actually very nice for TS) to move the islands a little further away to avoid island hopping. I replaced the old terrain file with the new one in the Mod_Pack and put it in the recent mods folder. So go ahead and replace the old one with the newer one.

O.k. ReagentX I fixed up some stuff I got rid of the paintball mods and such the florida mods are gone and I left the ones that I liked... Anyway my new --X--ModzerPack--X-- Link is here.

The.mis files are for others to use the mod or edit it.

Last edited: Monday, August 15, 2005 at 11:09:25 AM

@ RX: thnx bud ;)

Mod_Pack and recent mods folders updated with Nappy's Alexander Hill, Sheena's latest 3 mods and Rob Zombie's Mods.

Last edited: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 8:34:58 AM

Bumpity bump bump bump.

More are coming!!!!! EEEEEEESH!!!

I'm finding it rather difficult to join games of TS or even when I can actually get in a server the game quickly dissipates because most others cannot get in either.

I have all the recent mods and yet for some reason I still run into trouble getting into the servers. Tonight I even couldn't get into the MM_Lush21 map. This is a map I've had forever and I'm curious as to why this happens. Do these.ter files get corrupted?

While I'm ranting I may as well mention this also. If I don't check recent mods, which seems like almost every other day now, I find that maps I don't have are no longer in the recent mods link. This isn't such a big deal but when I go to download these maps, as I tried with the MM maps tonight, I come up with a dead link.

At the risk of insulting all of the modders I have to be brutally honest. The sudden overkill of new maps has really turned me off. I simply don't like joining a server where I enter as the tenth player and find out that only 3 or 4 players have actually gotten in the server.

Would it be possible to come up with a couple of mod packs for those that host TS servers? For instance, both dash and RX select a couple of rotations that they like and put a link at the top of this thread containing the maps?

I'd love to see something like this:
RX Rotation 1: Modpack for these maps named; xxx, xxx, xxx
RX Rotation 2: Modpack for these maps named; xxx, xxx, xxx

DB Rotation 1: Modpack for these maps named; xxx, xxx, xxx
DB Rotation 2: Modpack for these maps named; xxx, xxx, xxx

Don't get me wrong, I think it's cool that lots of people mod. It's something that I know nothing about, but I do know what makes for a fun game of TS and this my friends is not it. That said, couldn't we pick the best of the best and just go with a couple rotations of those?

@ Rogue

I suppose Rx can add a link for.ter files of a certain rotation. But in the meantime you should redownload mm maps and replace the ones you have. I found that only happens when the modder makes changes to the.ter file and needs to repost a new one.
There are more and more players with the mod pac and expansion pack installed, it is taking long but its getting better.

CB

ROGUE
There could be numerous reasons you couldn't get into that server
IE -the mission file syntax is incorrect (even by a single character)
This just happened to CB 2 days ago. The server will appear but no one can get in
And yes files can get corrupted (althougth rarely)

I agree that we need to have a unified strategy for the mods.
Theres nothing worse than an improvement that underminds the fundamentals of the game
Part of the problem is that not everyone reads this website
Another is that not everyone is proficient enough with computers to install even something this ez

1. Some ground rules for what makes a good map in general and a seasonal rotation of the most playable maps will help.
(Rx has been doing this already I believe)
2. Your idea of seperate links would help
3. Perhaps the use of league approved maps for these rotation only - PSL and TBML already have committees
4. Some ground rules for Modders - IE must use unique names - must test if downloading in game works - etc
(no offence to anyone here but) Recently I encountered a map named TT1_15.ter. This was not unique to me
because I use the original number scheme for inprocess projects

I dont know if this helps but I have modded a few and this is my strategy when creating a mod
1 Think scrum first - the map will always translate to TBM well
2 Make the maps a playable size say no bigger than 480 x 480
3 Keep the mod height fairly high for most of the map area, This controls scrum drop height
4 When placing Spawns set team division for the map with a couple "cross spawns" in the middle of the enemy locations
5. Also when placing spawns pay strict attention to where the ball will bounce - maps with many lost drops suck

************************TEST THE MISSION*****************************************
Let the bots play one first and watch everything. I usually test the jumps for out of bounds during this phase
Then play it with them. Look for stalled action, bad drops, stupid bots
Repair and release

@Rogue: Yes I hear you! It is actually even hard for me to keep up with putting all the ter files in the Mod_Pack. It seems to me we have plenty of mods to choose from.

One thing that is happening: Bolo, Nappy and I are going through all the mods and are ranking them for suitability for Team Scrum. The goal is twofold: (1) come up with a rotation of maps for PSL9 that will be served up regularly by dash/Rx/Nappy etc. And (2) generate a couple of 12 map rotations that are stable and can be run hosted regularly (that probably wont require the Expansion_Pack so that new players can join easier).

Dash has added the "/pre" command to his server (I have it too) which allows new players who are loading to get directed to the Mod_Pack. With this tool and some stable rotations, we should be able to solve the problem you identified.

Mod_Pack and recent mods folders updated with Nappy's 2 latest.

Yes,

As well does mine.

Bumper

Mod_Pack and recent mods foldersd updated with Simple Dimple (Nappy) and Rigor Mortis Ridge (MonkeeMan)!

Hey, the link to Napalm's mods is busted.

It says.../.Public/Napalms_Terrains.zip

Can you fix it? I tried taking the period out right before Public (/.Public/ to /Public/), but it didn't work. I was hoping to find some of his last ones to predownload.

Last edited: Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 3:27:43 PM

@ LGM
The. Should be in there! Something to do with.mac I guess?
http://homepage.mac.com/mdisabato/.Public/Napalm's_Terrains.zip
I also fixed the link above. Goes bad from time-to-time.

Thanks for letting me know LGM!

Last edited: Friday, August 26, 2005 at 8:54:42 AM

@ --XRob-ZombieX--
Please don't bog down this thread with Photo's of your Mods. Feel free to creat a seperate post specific to your mod! :~) thx!

Wheres flamin 14's castle mod?

Apparently Brenton Lock was not in the Mod_Pack. It has been added to the recent mods and Mod_pack folders.

WHAT?????????????
lol

I knew it!

You could add Nemesis Plains . I doubt it's on the pack yet.

Last edited: Friday, September 02, 2005 at 4:11:30 AM

@ Emily

This thread is an ongoing means of comunication for people who want to play Think Tanks, and play it on different maps. It really should be a sticky on top of the page.

Last edited: Saturday, September 03, 2005 at 4:47:51 AM

I may be crazy but im loosing track of which mod pack goes with which map. I have downloaded so many packs that when a new map comes out im not sure what to download. I just had this problem with a scrum map. I got rejected but now im not sure which pack I need. I will have to think about this. X/
BTW the new maps I have seen are really nice. Great job ladies and gentlemen.

Belikin: Here is the secret. All you have to do to stay up to date is download the TT_Mod_Pack® which is the first link in the top post. That will give you all the terrain files you need.

In addition, several of the newer maps need the TT Expansion Pack (which is the bottom link in the top post).

Maybe you should name all the nevisited maps Reagent, Lots of people are telling me they cant get into the Abbots Wood map because they have the old one.

^ That would be the creator's responsibility. ;) The Mod_Pack contains only the most updated version.

Bump

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Mod_Pack and recent mods folders updated with Triv's Nemesis Plains.

Boing

^upitty

So what does MOD stand for anyway? Modified levels? That may be the reason some of the multiplayer games won't load for me :S.

Get the Mod Pack, and the Expansion Pack. Read them carefully and install them, but first make a backup of your games installed directory..

Last edited: Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 7:23:50 PM

Zoing

Sent ReagentX my latest 3 mod terains.

Terrains are located here.
2helinbak
Fantanlushtastic
Catacomb National Park

Sky files must be downloaded directly from me.
Fire Sky Files

Hell Sky Files

Gib Dawn Sky Files

Last edited: Monday, September 19, 2005 at 9:28:55 PM

Mod_Pack updated with Nappy's latest and 3 new MonkeeMan maps.

@Nap: what happens to people who don't pre-download your skies?

They will have to wait for them to load. I'm keeping the new sky mods seperate from the other pre-existing stuff. I'll add them to the expansion pack at a later time. I'll have one server that does not require new skies. (omitting the new releases) I will have a latest releases that may require the new skies if I used them in that particular mod. I just tested the last mod and the skies and terrain downloaded in uder 5 minutes. Not bad, but a pre-install is always the better way.

OK cool, thx.

Wiztriv06 has just been added to the recent_mods and Mod_pack folders!

Glad you're keeping it up to date. XD Keep up the good Job, RX! Thanks!

Back to top please
THANKS :)

Wiztriv06.ter has been changed, so, if you had downloaded/visited on it you have to download it again and replace the old.ter file with the new.ter file. If you get error saying "You do not have the correct version of the Torque Game Engine or the related art needed to connect to this server, please contact the server operator to obtain the latest version of this game." that means you have the old.ter file. Sorry for the problem.

You can download the correct wiztriv06.ter from >>HERE!!! <<.
You can get it also from modpack and recent mods.

Wix & Vox Production Corporation

_{(We won't offer any help... For free.)}

Last edited: Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 11:44:29 AM

Mod_Pack and recent Mods folders updated with woztrivo6.ter. Please note this updated file has the same name as the old one so you will be replacing that file.

Does the expansion pack include all the games in the server ATL: BC's PSL8 MIX?
And if the expansion pack does give you that, will I automatically get in the server even if my torque game engine is wrong?

^ The Expansion Pack contains a bunch of extra artwork like rocks and trees, etc. You only need to install that once. The TT_Mod_Pack® is updated more frequently each time someone creates a new mod. Sounds like all you need to do is update your Mod_Pack.