You may have noticed recently that the current BiO server has become a sw_Goldrush whore and not been changing maps! Well, the reason it hasn't been fixed is because BiO is on the move!

The current server sponsorship has now ended, so we took it upon ourselves to find a new host for one of, if not THE, most popular stopwatch based Enemy Territory servers still around today.

Everything is the same from the old server, which is about to be turned off as I write this, but people with the IP/Subnet bans should now be able to use the server without get owned by PBBans. Maps remain the same apart from Caen has been replaced by Adlernest for the time being (dont complain - I was contemplating putting Venice on). Enjoy!

A few minutes ago Patch 1.5 for ET:QW on the PC was released. The patch includes various fixes and changes including UI and HUD changes, New Cvars and Spectator Modes, Ranked Server changes and XP Fixes as well as exploit fixes. Along with the 1.5 Patch also comes a new version of the ETQW SDK (Mod Developer Toolkit). More information on the various changes and improvements are below. The Official Competition Mod will also be released in the next few days.

[bUser Interface Improvements[/b]]

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We’ve packed tons of small UI and HUD improvements into the 1.5 update, lots of which are the result of feedback from our players. We’ve added new customization options for turret lock-on warnings, so you can now get the full warning (beep and text), just the warning tone, just the HUD text, or nothing at all. Mine trigger warnings can similarly be toggled on or off and it’s also possible to set the size of the mine indicators on the HUD or turn those off completely.

The Limbo menu sees the addition of an Auto-Join button, which, as the name might imply, joins the team that is currently short in numbers. We also found that a lot of people didn’t quite understand the Hot Servers tab in the server browser, so we’ve thrown that out in favor of a much more straightforward ’Join Best Server’ button. The functionality is still the same, of course, so pressing that button will put you on an available server that’s close to you.

[bNew Customization Cvars[/b]]

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A lot of our players are really into the game and would like to customize as many aspects of it as possible. To that extent, 1.5 brings a variety of new cvars that can be used to really adapt the game to how you want it. It’s now possible to set mouse sensitivity on a per-vehicle basis, so if you’d like your mouse to be really twitchy in flying vehicles and far less responsive in, say, the Trojan APC, you can do just that. We’ve also included new cvars for quickly switching spawn points for those who want to avoid the limbo menu whenever possible.

Matchcasters will no doubt enjoy the new spectator mode functionality in 1.5. There are several new commands that allow spectators to switch to the next/previous player, and to directly hop to a specific client. You can also jump to players currently completing the objective, and even set a custom camera position and angle that you can hop to at the touch of a button.

[bRanks and Statistics[/b]]

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In the statistics department, the in-game scoreboard once again correctly displays player ranks, so you can quickly tell who’s experienced and thus safe to follow around in the game. Vehicle and deployable kills are now counted correctly in your statistics, and there have also been a few smaller fixes related to objectives giving no or too much XP.

On the Ranked Server side, servers are now restricted to a maximum number of 24 players, since that is what the maps were balanced for. It’s also no longer possible to start a ranked match with fewer than six players.

[bBot Improvements[/b]]

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John Dean over at id Software has been busy teaching the ETQW bots new tricks for the upcoming console versions. We didn’t want our PC players to miss out on these, so 1.5 features a truly colossal number of bot-related improvements. In general, bots now understand the battlefield even better than before and will act more like a human player would. Your AI teammates have also been conditioned to pay more attention to what you’re doing and they’ll better support you in vehicles and when attacking objectives. There are loads of other bot-related fixes and improvements - check the changelog below for more.

[bMiscellaneous Fixes[/b]]

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1.5 also comes with a large number of bug and exploit fixes. Some of these are actually quite inventive, such as using the Third Eye Camera to transmit an objective when the player is actually nowhere near it, or using an Icarus vehicle drop to teleport inside a building. There were also several map holes that have now been plugged and number of smaller fixes that were made (such as the MCP sometimes dropping in sideways).

Full Changelog

Mirrors for the updates both server side, client side and for the SDK are listed below:

ETQW Windows Incremental 1.4-1.5 Patch (102mb)
ETQW Linux Incremental 1.4-1.5 Patch (103mb)
ETQW Linux Server 1.5 (434mb)
ETQW SDK Mod Tools 1.5 (156mb)

If you require Windows server files, Patches from 1.0-1.5 or just want to use an alternative mirror then check out the Official Newspost

That's right ladies and gentlemen, after BiO going up and down as much as a grandpa with a viagra addiction. The people's favourite ET Public server, BiO Clanserver is back!

BiO have teamed up with GamersNation.co.uk and Multiplay.co.uk to bring back BiO! But do not fear - all the settings, map rotation and your favourite ref Kevlar remain in charge.

Thats right, the long awaited news regarding the Fall 2007 Open Cup Map Pool has arrived. As well as having the usual stock maps; Supply has also returned to the map pool and a new map, Karsiah_te2 has been included. We hope this new addition, as well as the other maps will provide you with an exciting season to both watch and play. The full map pool can be seen below.


Map Pool:

• Braundorf_b4
• Bremen_b2
• sw_Goldrush_te
• Radar
• Supply
• Frostbite
• Karsiah_te2



Please note that the map pool for this seasons EuroCup is slightly different, so be sure to look out for news regarding this in the next few days.

Source

Tonight we see the Winner Bracket Final of the GamersNation ET Cup. HardMethodGaming take on the former Sleepers side phantasmagoria, with the winners staking claim to a place in the Grand Final whilst the losers will have to win all their matches in the loser bracket to have a chance to play in the Grand Final.

With both teams looking to be competing in at least OC Premier in this seasons Clanbase Fall Cups, and some tipping these teams to feature in the Eurocup, this match will be an ideal stage for both teams to try and impress pundits and spectators.

Website | GamersNation @ Quakenet

The GamersNation.co.uk Cup Signups are now closed and the first weeks fixtures have been drawn.

[bCompetitors[/b]]

VPL
kod
cdap Identical
Artline
Forsakens
pstarZ
Deathless
ALIS
Goon Squad
C42
Kapoks
OVERLOAd
aGu
Phan
iG
GIB

Reserves:

Northern Darkness
Net
Apilas
#bux

[bMap Information[/b]]
Map Pool:

sw_Goldrush_te
bremen_b1
Radar
Frostbite
Braundorf_B4
Supply

The following maps are played in the following rounds:

Winner Bracket

Round 1: Radar, Bremen_b1
Round 2: Supply, sw_Goldrush_te
Round 3: ( WB Semi-Finals ) - Maps Chosen By Clans
Round 4: ( WB Final ) - Maps Chosen By Clans

Losers Bracket

Round 2: Supply, sw_Goldrush_te
Round 3: Braundorf_B4, Frostbite
Rounds 4 - 7: Maps Chosen By Clans


[bFixture Information[/b]]
All first round fixtures have been set as default to Monday 30th July @ 20:00 CET, if your team cannot make that date and time please contact your opponent to arrange an alternative - however the match must be played in the same week in order to keep the cup running smoothly. To find out who you are playing, take a look at the Cup Page

We recommend at least one member from each competing team idles in the cup IRC Channel (#GamersNation @ QuakeNet) to allow opponents to easily contact each other.

If neither team can agree on a server to play on, GamersNation can provide servers from Multiplay.co.uk for matches. Matches should be played using the most recent Clanbase 6v6 Config.

You can keep track of your clans and opponents progress in the cup by looking at the Cup Page.

If you have any questions, dont hesitate to contact Splodge on IRC or through the website.


Website | GamersNation @ Quakenet

With the EuroCup and World Cup now over, GamersNation.co.uk have announced another cup for Enemy Territory. Running over the next month, 16 Teams have the chance to battle it out through double elimination in search of cup glory running in the 6vs6 format.

Cup signups are now open and will close on the 28th July, with the first match week commencing on 30th July.

To Signup, please refer to the Cup Signup Guide


Map Pool:

sw_Goldrush_te
bremen_b1
Radar
Frostbite
Braundorf_B4
Supply

Maps are set by admins for the majority of the cup, however clans can choose their own maps for the Semi-Finals and Finals. Maps for each week will be announced on 30th July after signups have closed.

Website | GamersNation @ Quakenet

Tonight sees another epic encounter in this seasons EuroCup Group stages with One Soldier who are formerly known as ZeroBarrier, taking on reigning champions Dignitas. With One Soldier wanting to build on their impressive performances at CPC2 beating sides such as zeroPoint and finishing first in their group, and Dignitas wanting to forget their weekend in Enschede where their unbeaten record of over a year was broken.

One Soldier bring two new players into the fold with familiar names Overboost and BuLL joining the ranks to face the formidable Dignitas side. Dignitas see welcome the return of Night, who was unable to attend the LAN - meaning Dignitas will be at full strength tonight to begin this seasons EuroCup Campaign.

[bLineups[/b]]

One.Soldier:

mesq
lio
zeto
ziff
Overboost
BuLL


Dignitas:

JaKaZc
Night
r3vers
RELOAd
senji
urtier

[bPredictions[/b]]
Leonneke

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now that the eesti powerhouse Night can compete @ dignitas's side, it will be an interesting match. Especially if one soldier do the same as they did in the groupstages @ CPC2. In the end I guess that dignitas will triump over one-soldier 4-0

twidi

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onesoldier did really well at CPC2, but now specially after their recent roster changes, I don't think that they're able to challenge dignitas in any way. Should be easy 4-0 for dignitas if nothing really special happens

humM3L

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0-4 for dignitas

Tiigeri

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easy bash for dignitas :)

If you think of the competitive enemy territory scene, there are very few people who haven't heard of cZar. Playing at a competitive level for over two years has made them somewhat a household name with widely recognised name. Well with the new year, cZar are proud to introduce their latest Enemy Territory Squad:

mesq
blaze
eddie
snot
lio
Gjerry
asd

Manager:
Splodge

Everyone will remember the big succes of cZar.ET in the previous EuroCup. After achieving surprisingly good results such as beating riZe, one of the favourites to win the EC, as well as winning 4-0 over underscore and singularity. However the former line-up was knocked out on the verge of entering the quarter finals with just one loss against their name.

With the abundance of Skill, Teamplay, Ambition and Vision embedded into this new squad it looks like once again, cZar will be performing at the highest level. Squad leader mesq had the following to say:

Mesq:

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I'm proud to play for cZar once again and I hope we can succeed in our goals. There is certainly no lack of skill in the team, we just need to train hard to ensure we play well against even the best teams within the ET Scene. We are also looking forward to future LAN events, and we will do everything we can to play at CPC2

Website | IRC

With so much hype surrounding the Clanbase NationsCup this season, there is regrettably always teams and also players that dont get to compete. Thats why #GamersNation is running the HomeNations Cup, taking the best of the UK and allowing them to compete to find the best country in the UK.

For those who are not aware, the UK is split up into the following countries:

England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales

Each team will play each other twice in a league system, the winners and team in second place will go forward into the Grand Final, with the remaining two clans fighting it out for 3rd and 4th place!