More mastermodes?

[Panda]

I'd like to see more mastermodes added, a command changed and one added, specifically like that:

23:17 < apanda> there should be /forcespec
23:18 <@jamz> For the players on your team who are standing in the doorway?
23:18 < apanda> haha :)
23:18 < apanda> actually for more for matches and maybe laggers on pub
23:18 <@Gibstick> yes
23:22 < apanda> also /forceteam should force people from spec to that team and
we could use mastermode 3 which is like 2 but makes it
impossible for specs to join except by /forceteam
23:22 < apanda> and also keeps the server open for people to join
23:23 < apanda> since they wont disrupt the game
23:23 < apanda> ok keeping it open could be another new mode with #4 :D

If any devs with svn access say they will commit this feature once I develop it, I will try to do so ;) Maybe the closed mastermode #4 can replace the current mastermode #2, so it's less confusing. But #2 has the advantage to be able to restart a match a little more quickly once it has been stopped for the person who dropped out.

Also a /pausegame would be genius.

[#M|A#Wolf]

I like your ideas Panda; especially the /pausegame. I think it had been mentioned before but not taken too much into consideration.

[ph4ntom]

/pausegame ?
but that would be really functional?

[Gibstick]

^ It would be very functional, so we don't have to yell "PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE" anymore, every time Bukz gets a phone call. Sometimes people run around and stock up on armour/ammo when it's really supposed to be "paused". (9_9)

[ph4ntom]

right Gibstick, I did not think of it this way 0.0
but how would that work?
freezing the shots? laggin' players?

I'm really believing this would be a great idea...

[Shorty]

Why don't you ACTUALY ask Drakas.. he already complied a working /pausegame command onto one of his servers for the AC world cup.. as well as /forcespec..

[VenteX]

I myself second the idea of being able to join as spectator-only on matches. Would be cool to go "oh, look, a clan match," and go in and watch.

[DrauL]

I agree with VenteX, it would be like watching a football game. Invite your friends.

[Duckett]

I myself second the idea of being able to join as spectator-only on matches. Would be cool to go "oh, look, a clan match," and go in and watch.

I agree with this, as some of us suck too much to actually play a clan match, or just a good match with friends (hint, hint ehuh, me). Although I'd love the /pausegame command as I often go afk & feel too lazy to go to spectate mode. Also I don't understand completely what you're saying when you say "/forcespec", & "/forceteam".

[ph4ntom]

people who will not play the game, will be able to watch.
so, the servers will not need to be blocked.

"Prepare the popcorn, the game will begin!" xD

[Duckett]

/offtopic I barely got half of what you just said O.o
/ontopic I also think that adding a /mastermode 4 would be good as to have people never to enter the server until /mastermode 0. Before you say, "well /mastermode 1 covers that" I mean even with admin.

[Hav0c]

I'd get confused with all the mastermodes =P, theres mastermode 0 = open, mastermode 1 = private, mastermode 2 = match and i get confused with 1 and 2 all the time >:(
But yeah its a nice idea Panda ;). Would be nice to pause it without Professional n00bs like Hav0c stocking up his health, armor and ammo.

[Duckett]

Would be nice to pause it without Professional n00bs like Hav0c stocking up his health, armor and ammo.

LOL, nice way to talk about urself in third person :}

[Syntax]

Drakas made a /forcespec and a /pausegame awhile back for ACWC. It's totally possible, and it should be on the next version.

[Ronald_Reagan]

This is a great idea btw. I fully endorse it with all of my endorsing powers.

[DrauL]

nvm

[Huntsman]

Drakas made a /forcespec and a /pausegame awhile back for ACWC. It's totally possible, and it should be on the next version.

That would be awesome.

[Shorty]

I already said that way up ^ there syntax D:

[Vermi]

^ It would be very functional, so we don't have to yell "PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE" anymore, every time Bukz gets a phone call. Sometimes people run around and stock up on armour/ammo when it's really supposed to be "paused". (9_9)

Those are the rules of pause, you don't read what they have typed until you are standing on the 50 shield

[Orynge]

If there's /forceteam, when you join, there should be a 5-10 second delay before you are forced to spawn. But, you can spawn at any time during that delay.
It gives people time to switch weapons before they start playing.

[Fate]

i get confused with 1 and 2 all the time >:(

Simple.

• 1 = Private (players can't [re]connect)
  
• 2 = Match (similar to Private, but players who were already in the game can reconnect)

EDIT: Oh and add me to the list of supporters who want to see this in the next release. :D