[RO2 Mod] Anarchic-x Base Assault MOD

[Cornrow Wallace]

Yes, it's true! Base Assault for Call of Duty: World at War has finally arrived! It's been 1 year in development & even longer in planning. But it's finally ready to be called Beta 1.0!

So, why has it taken so long? The Anarchic-x Base Assault mod isn't just a port of the UO BAS gametype, it's a complete rewrite of the code, including new features not included in the UO version, new methods for existing features, bug fixes and fine tuning to our liking. Not to mention the maps! The maps available as of now are:

mp_ax_ardennes - a port/update of one of the more popular UO BAS maps by Drecks from After Hourz (by Rollin Hard)
mp_ax_farm - a brand new map built for WaW BAS (by Cornrow Wallace)
mp_ax_ponyri - a complete rebuild/update of the UO BAS map by GMI (by Cornrow Wallace)

Included in the mod are unarmored vehicles by Zeroy, including Panzer IV (including a Flame variant), T34 (also including a Flame variant) and Sherman tanks. These vehicles are modified to run much smoother than the stock WaW vehicles. They don't have all the extra armor that makes then nearly impossible to destroy, they are fast moving and most importantly, they are finally fun to use!

In addition to all the bells & whistles, many "behind the scenes" fixes have been made to stock game files. Most of which the casual player will never notice, but provided great problems during development of this mod. While these aren't obvious to most players, it's definitely a noteworthy task, as some of these fixes were contributing factors to the seemingly never ending delays. Also worthy of stating is that this beta 1.0 release is the bare bones of what the Anarchic-x BAS mod will be. We've gotten the mod to a playable state and will continue to update it for a long time, including many features from the very popular anarchicBas mod for UO.

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The team:
Rollin Hard: coding, mapping
Cornrow Wallace: mapping, advice, promotion, organization
Krautnapped: 2d art
Gitman & Logik: server hosting, bills, Punkbuster setup

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Download the maps (mod will be downloaded from redirect)
http://halo.anarchic-x.net/cornrow/mp_ax_basmaps_b1.zip

XP installation:
DRIVE_LETTER:/Documents and Settings/YOUR_USERNAME/Local Settings/Application Data/Activision/CoDWaW/usermaps

Vista installation:
DRIVE_LETTER:/Users/YOUR_USERNAME/AppData/Local Data/Activision/CoDWaW/usermaps

Windows 7 installation:
DRIVE_LETTER:/Users/YOUR_USERNAME/AppData/Local/Activision/CoDWaW/usermaps

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Join the Anarchic-x BAS server at: 208.167.243.30:28960

We'll see you in-game!

- Cornrow Wallace & Rollin Hard

[GrymmWolf]

Great job to you & Rollin! You guys have recaptured the excitement & great action we had in UO. We are looking forward to firing up a couple of BAS servers as soon as you guys are ready to release the server files.

[Morphis]

Excellent!!!

[zeroy]

Great fun as always with Base Assault, Gameplay video:

[1078_Sparks]

Great fun playing this mod bringing UO to Cod5
Excellent job

[10-78 Busterking]

Very well done!

[Dak Knight]

Great works guys,looking forward to a public release

[richman]

Excellent mod to play! We've been having a ton of fun with this.

Thanks AX!

[Buster]

This absolutely looks stellar. I cant wait.

[grunt]

I have been playing this a lot in the last few days, and all I can say is WOW!
Great job to all involved in making this happen.

[Cornrow Wallace]

The 1.2 update is live!

From RollinHard:

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Requirements

• Call of Duty - World at War 1.7
• .NET Framework 4
• Windows Installer 3.1 (optional, only if you have problems)

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Download

• .NET Framework 4
• Base Assault Updater Setup
• Windows Installer 3.1

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How to:

• download the axbasUpdater_setup.exe
• doubleclick this file after the download finished
• install this software as usual and create a Dektop icon & startmenu folders
• doubleclick the new shortcut(anarchicbas_updater.exe)
• click the "update" button once and wait until its done
• check your application data folders if all new files exists(optional)
• simply uninstall by hit the windows start button, select the "Anarchic-X Base Assault Updater" startmenu folder and select "remove/uninstall"

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Change Log Beta 1.2

• temporary fix for a server script error with the vehicles
• fixed script error for the definition of the teams(announcer function)
• removed scope overlay from the DemonMod
• added "sway" to the scoped M1-Garand
• modified & moved the spawnremover to the "breached" event of the bases
• added UO victorysounds for the roundwinnner
• added the UO quickcommands and mixed them into 3 groups(we're limited to 3 menu groups)
• added mp_ax_bastogne version 1.1
• added the new conversion mp_ax_bocage

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Small change list for Bastogne beta 1.1:

Removed excess water brush from Allies bunker basement
Fixed a few floating grass & tree models
Added record player & sound to the same house as in the UO versions
Fixed some black shadows on brushes

[zeroy]

Thanks CW, Bocage is awesome remake!

[10-78 Busterking]

We gave up on this mod since the server files were never released publicly.

Too bad since it sounded promising.

[Cornrow Wallace]

Originally Posted by 10-78 Busterking

We gave up on this mod since the server files were never released publicly.

Too bad since it sounded promising.

Nice. I'll save myself the time and not post future updates here then.

[dundy]

Originally Posted by Cornrow Wallace

Nice. I'll save myself the time and not post future updates here then.

I would still like to see future updates here....

Played youre server couple of times , it,s great and luv youre maps

[10-78 Busterking]

Originally Posted by Cornrow Wallace

Nice. I'll save myself the time and not post future updates here then.

Didn't mean to upset you with my comment.

Just that many of us have been waiting for the release of your files since we are community oriented.

Perhaps a reason why it hasn't been publicly released yet would explain the delay or even if you intend to release the files.

[Mike Nomad]

Originally Posted by Cornrow Wallace

Nice. I'll save myself the time and not post future updates here then.

The guy is right..... are not the rest us of worthy to put the mod up for our regulars to play??


If anyone is copping an attitude it certainly ain't BK...........


Is it that you do not care to share? Why haven't you released the files for other Admins to use?

I thought that was what custom mapping and modding was all about. SHARING.

I guess I was mistaken.

[Cornrow Wallace]

Originally Posted by 10-78 Busterking

Didn't mean to upset you with my comment.

Just that many of us have been waiting for the release of your files since we are community oriented.

Perhaps a reason why it hasn't been publicly released yet would explain the delay or even if you intend to release the files.

The explanation is this: While there are a few contributors, the core team is RollinHard and myself. Rollin handles all the coding, file management, mapping and server maintenance, while I share in the mapping and try to keep community interest with posts on forums like this, twitter & youtube.

We've been working on this mod with a "lets see what happens" mentality, because we were never really sure it would work well with this game engine. Initially our plan wasn't to make this a released mod, but as more and more people were asking we decided we would release it in some way at some point.

Right now we're still fixing bugs and adding new maps to the mod. We've had countless offers to host servers for us, but right now we just don't have the time to put everything aside to write up tutorials on how to set it up then do tech support for all the server admins who are having problems.

So I can't really say WHEN we'll release server files, only that it's on the list with about 10,000 other things before it.

And if that makes us selfish, Mike Nomad, then consider us a couple of selfish mother****ers for not releasing a half finished product, which is what you're constantly up IW's ass about.

[10-78 Busterking]

Originally Posted by Cornrow Wallace

So I can't really say WHEN we'll release server files, only that it's on the list with about 10,000 other things before it.

I guess that line explains it all.

As far as giving other Admins server support, there are many of us that will do just fine with the mod config file along with the required mod files.

Offering the mod to others may even help you with some quick fixes and solving problems.

But hey, it's your mod and if you just want to populate your own servers that's certainly your business but like Mike Nomad stated, our gaming modding/mapping community is about sharing. It doesn't sound like that's what you have in mind.

Hopefully I'm wrong, but 10,000 others things before ?????

[Cornrow Wallace]

It's obvious your opinion is formed and nothing I can say will change it, so I'll leave it alone.

For those who genuinely enjoy Base Assault and are more interested in playing it than dealing with the politics, our World at War Base Assault server is still online and a new update is in the works. 2 new map previews (including Foy) are posted at Anarchic-x.com.

[DragonFly]

Originally Posted by Cornrow Wallace

It's obvious your opinion is formed and nothing I can say will change it, so I'll leave it alone.

For those who genuinely enjoy Base Assault and are more interested in playing it than dealing with the politics, our World at War Base Assault server is still online and a new update is in the works. 2 new map previews (including Foy) are posted at Anarchic-x.com.

That is too easy an answer, too narrow minded.

Originally Posted by 10-78 Busterking

As far as giving other Admins server support, there are many of us that will do just fine with the mod config file along with the required mod files.

Offering the mod to others may even help you with some quick fixes and solving problems.

Cornrow Wallace ,Seems to me that you are not getting it. We, the community are willing to HELP ! BK actually tried to tell you that ....

Originally Posted by Mike_Nomad

Is it that you do not care to share? Why haven't you released the files for other Admins to use?

I thought that was what custom mapping and modding was all about. SHARING.

As Mike said: We are in it (COD gaming, mapping & modding) for the community
And we are more than willing to help, any way we can!

But even you will have to admit that is gonna be rather impossible if we have no access to the serverside files & config files of your mod.

That is what we are saying.

If you want to develop the mod on your own, go right ahead (and make that absolutely clear!!!). But bear in mind, that is something that goes against the way the community is accustomed to.

Whichever path you chose, please keep us informed & updated. I for one hope that you will consider releasing a 'Beta' of the mod.

[Mike Nomad]

Originally Posted by Cornrow Wallace

........ <snip>

And if that makes us selfish, Mike Nomad, then consider us a couple of selfish mother****ers for not releasing a half finished product, which is what you're constantly up IW's ass about.

Nice answer..... Take your "Half Finished Product" and KEEP IT!!

Originally Posted by Cornrow Wallace

.... <snip>

For those who genuinely enjoy Base Assault and are more interested in playing it than dealing with the politics, .... <snip>

Politics? Surely you jest! I don't know you from Adam. Yet you find room to bring up politics as an excuse/reason?? What a load of Bullshit! All you've posted is a bunch of self-aggrandizing crap that's aimed at getting traffic for your server.

You've been teasing with this thing since the beginning of the year and we had genuinely hoped to help bring it to a solid release. Server admins asking to put YOUR MOD up on THEIR SERVERS is no reason to insultingly snub them without a reasonable explanation. In fact, its a compliment to your efforts that they even ask.

However in your infinite wisdom, you chose to offer smart-assed, insulting remarks in reply. You have abruptly ended my interests in your Goddam mod. Just who the Hell do you think you are?? Sarcastic smart-assed remarks will get you no place ...FAST.

You don't come in OUR HOUSE insulting and flame baiting myself and our registered users and expect to get away with it. That's highly disrespectful and way outta line.

I'm truly sorry I asked... Dammit!!

These Prima-Donna, "legends in their own mind", thin skinned asshats who think they have some special station in life that allows them to peddle accusations, insults and this self serving bullshit is much too much!

Now then,

Unless of course, a change of heart, attitude and an apology is forthcoming you will have worn out your welcome here.

The choice is yours...

[zblimp]

Ive been seeing this for months, finally others are seeing it.

Spot on Mike!!!

[richman]

One would think, speaking for myself...

Lets say a good few weeks of hosting the game would shied light on any big issue(s) you might have with the mod. Then if is all is pretty good, release a beta. Support and fixes could come out at your leisure and I'm sure we'd all have the patients to let you sort it out. The community would have been jumping for joy.

Maybe they didn't want their stuff incorporated into your stuff or just getting ripped off.

Ever hear of the Black Monkeys' mod called Star Wars. That is good example.

I'm sure they weren't trying to sway players...could they. I jess.

[Cornrow Wallace]

Originally Posted by Mike_Nomad

Nice answer..... Take your "Half Finished Product" and KEEP IT!!



Politics? Surely you jest! I don't know you from Adam. Yet you find room to bring up politics as an excuse/reason?? What a load of Bullshit! All you've posted is a bunch of self-aggrandizing crap that's aimed at getting traffic for your server.

By "politics" I mean admins who are more concerned with running a mod than actually playing it. We have plenty of outside people (many from After Hourz and CUF, for example) who would like to run the mod, but are at least happy to have it available to them.

Originally Posted by Mike_Nomad

You've been teasing with this thing since the beginning of the year and we had genuinely hoped to help bring it to a solid release. Server admins asking to put YOUR MOD up on THEIR SERVERS is no reason to insultingly snub them without a reasonable explanation. In fact, its a compliment to your efforts that they even ask.

Show me where I've insulted anyone. I find it a huge compliment that some people like the mod enough to want to host it, I don't find that offensive at all, nor am I angered by the offers. I don't see where you came up with that observation. I have no reason to lie, if we never planned to release server files I wouldn't hesitate to say so. There's no stringing along going on here, there's no conspiracy.

Originally Posted by Mike_Nomad

You don't come in OUR HOUSE insulting and flame baiting myself and our registered users and expect to get away with it. That's highly disrespectful and way outta line.

Again, I don't feel I've insulted anyone. I thought I explained my point clearly without name calling or suggestion.

If you're waiting for an apology for me, save the time and ban me now, because I have nothing to apologize for.

The summary of the discussion here goes like this:

I posted about an update to the mod
Busterking said he's lost interest because we didn't release server files
I said we originally didn't plan to, but later changed our minds and haven't gotten to it yet
Mike Nomad replies that we're only being selfish, implying "bug fixing/additions" is only an excuse

If my use of the word "mother****ers" is what has you all fired up, I don't know what to tell you. Anyone who has spoken to me will tell you I curse a lot, that doesn't mean I'm always pissed off and trying to shit on people, like you seem to think.

Believe it or not I didn't come here to pick a fight with the users of RGN. In the beginning I avoided this forum because I didn't care for certain people associated with it. I changed my mind when I started talking to Zeroy and decided to post about our projects here. Why would I intentionally pick fights with your members? My only interest here is to talk about the Bas mod, not fighting with random people I've never met.

[Mike Nomad]

Granted, its your MOD and you may do with it what you wish.. but you could at least be considerate of others and above all else, be polite.

Of course, You did nothing wrong.... We are all wrong.... and you are completely right.

I didn't know you were Egyptian... swimming in denial.

[zeroy]

I think this comes as no surprise as I discussed it before with you CW. I told you this would happen as of course the Base Assault mod is a great mod! Just like the Star Wars Mod for COD4 server Admin want to host it - Having just one server in the US does not help spreading the mod popularity i guess and can be frustrating for Server Admin...

I helped on some items in this mod and this was also in the optic that the mod would be made available to all for hosting at some point - something that, as you said it CW, will be done at some point in the future.

I have no problem in closed beta test as you are doing right now and i think this all argument started on your first reply:

Originally Posted by Cornrow Wallace

Nice. I'll save myself the time and not post future updates here then.

To be fair this was uncalled for as I can relate to BK in the sense that a mod released but that a server admin cannot run on his servers for his members is useless.

I have been dealing with you CW and Rollin for a while now and would hate to see this relation gone over a bad post on this forum.

My advice? As the BM for the SW Mod, release a Beta version with a few maps so everyone can not only enjoy but also spread the mod and report bugs. Now in its version 1.2 it is quite stable from what i can see and the maps are great.

If its a fear of plagiarism you are thinking of then i wouldnt worry, CODWaW is on the down slope now and if anything releasing the mod to all would bring back some life in the game we all like to play!

Peace.

[Mike Nomad]

Right.....


Its time we reaffirm our purpose and that's to support the users.

Let's move along and continue with doing the right thing. As this mod progresses, let's see enthusiastic support and eventually, unilateral community involvement.

We all were off on the wrong foot.


Moving right along......