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02-08-2008, 11:41 AM
We have updated our AWE 2.0 server now with the Power Rank feature. Huge thanks to Tally over at RGB
http://tallys-world.com/pics/powerank_release.jpg
PowerRank – Everyone starts at Level 55 Instantly!
It takes approx. 30 seconds to rank up to level 55 (Commander) starting from any rank, including level 0:
Then, you can create your own custom classes, and they are persistent just like in the stock game.
You can even edit your classes ingame now. No more having to create them offline.
They do, however, take a full map rotation to take effect (we tried hard to overcome this, but it required more menus than the game would allow us to include in the mod.ff. So, sorry about that).
There is even an option to instantly change class throughout a game – just like the stock graceperiod, only this lasts all game. NB: this does not mean that your ingame class edit will be ready to use straight away. As said above, it takes a full map rotation for this to take effect.
For Admins who dont like certain perks or weapons, there is a fairly comprehensive perk/weapon limiter.
This is not as fully adjustable as modwarfare, but it will get better with time. For now, however, it will give an Admin enough control of his server to satisfy most demands.
The PowerRank feature comes to you via an idea from RGN Dev team member Peluski. I developed it extensively, but the initial hard work was his. Bravo!
Stock Ranking
You don’t have to run your server using PowerRank. You may decide that you like to rank up, with unlocks at each level. So, just like in the stock game, you can set AWE4 PowerRank 2.0 to act this way.
Just have this setting:
set awe_rankup 1
The choice is yours!
Prestige Mode
Once you’ve gone round the clock with the ranks, and gained another 62,745 XP points, you get your first prestige rank (i.e., you have to work as hard again for this as you did your level 55 (Five Star Commander) ). Do it again, and you get your second prestige rank. And so on, and so forth.
There are 10 prestige ranks in all.
Disarm C4 or Claymores
A player can now disarm an enemy C4 or Claymore explosive, or retrieve his own if placed in a bad location.
Bleeding and Firstaid Kits
If stock health regeneration is not on, you can have your players bleed out if wounded.
You can also give your players the ability to heal team mates, or even themselves.
If they are bleeding, and you have enough first aid kits left, go to a team mate/player and hold the USE key, and they will be healed. Or, perform the healing on yourself by again holding down the USE key.
Fully comprehensive bleeding and firstaid system, kindly donated by RGN Marc, from his ACE mod.
Hardcore Maxhealth Dvar
Many have requested this. A simple dvar which will allow you to set the maxhealth for hardcore mode instead of being forced to accept 30.
Please see the new healthcentre.cfg for all your AWE4 PowerRank health settings.
INTEL Box Dvar
Upon connecting to a map, you can either have the AWE INTEL box on the screen, or option it off. (it takes a map rotation to take effect)
New Gametype –
VIP:
Bjusterbaarlick ported over nedgerblansky’s custom gametype VIP to COD4. Marc (Wildcard) included it in his ACE mod 1.9, and I took the initial code from that.
However, I was unhappy with many parts of it – and so decided to re-write it.
I especially didn’t like the self suicide in order to become a VIP as this affects scoring stats as it detracts from the kills – deaths ratio. Consequently, I got rid of that.
Now, you are instantaneously changed into a VIP when promoted without needing to die.
Also, I thought it a good idea to make it so that when a VIP kills another VIP, they both loose their status, and a new one is selected from both teams.
I have also put in logging code, so websites which run stat programs can parse kill and death logging.
Any map – stock or custom – which has TDM spawns will support VIP gametype.
# CTF and Retrieval working on the new maps Chinatown, Creek, Broadcast, and KillHouse.
http://tallys-world.com/pics/powerank_release.jpg
PowerRank – Everyone starts at Level 55 Instantly!
It takes approx. 30 seconds to rank up to level 55 (Commander) starting from any rank, including level 0:
Then, you can create your own custom classes, and they are persistent just like in the stock game.
You can even edit your classes ingame now. No more having to create them offline.
They do, however, take a full map rotation to take effect (we tried hard to overcome this, but it required more menus than the game would allow us to include in the mod.ff. So, sorry about that).
There is even an option to instantly change class throughout a game – just like the stock graceperiod, only this lasts all game. NB: this does not mean that your ingame class edit will be ready to use straight away. As said above, it takes a full map rotation for this to take effect.
For Admins who dont like certain perks or weapons, there is a fairly comprehensive perk/weapon limiter.
This is not as fully adjustable as modwarfare, but it will get better with time. For now, however, it will give an Admin enough control of his server to satisfy most demands.
The PowerRank feature comes to you via an idea from RGN Dev team member Peluski. I developed it extensively, but the initial hard work was his. Bravo!
Stock Ranking
You don’t have to run your server using PowerRank. You may decide that you like to rank up, with unlocks at each level. So, just like in the stock game, you can set AWE4 PowerRank 2.0 to act this way.
Just have this setting:
set awe_rankup 1
The choice is yours!
Prestige Mode
Once you’ve gone round the clock with the ranks, and gained another 62,745 XP points, you get your first prestige rank (i.e., you have to work as hard again for this as you did your level 55 (Five Star Commander) ). Do it again, and you get your second prestige rank. And so on, and so forth.
There are 10 prestige ranks in all.
Disarm C4 or Claymores
A player can now disarm an enemy C4 or Claymore explosive, or retrieve his own if placed in a bad location.
Bleeding and Firstaid Kits
If stock health regeneration is not on, you can have your players bleed out if wounded.
You can also give your players the ability to heal team mates, or even themselves.
If they are bleeding, and you have enough first aid kits left, go to a team mate/player and hold the USE key, and they will be healed. Or, perform the healing on yourself by again holding down the USE key.
Fully comprehensive bleeding and firstaid system, kindly donated by RGN Marc, from his ACE mod.
Hardcore Maxhealth Dvar
Many have requested this. A simple dvar which will allow you to set the maxhealth for hardcore mode instead of being forced to accept 30.
Please see the new healthcentre.cfg for all your AWE4 PowerRank health settings.
INTEL Box Dvar
Upon connecting to a map, you can either have the AWE INTEL box on the screen, or option it off. (it takes a map rotation to take effect)
New Gametype –
VIP:
Bjusterbaarlick ported over nedgerblansky’s custom gametype VIP to COD4. Marc (Wildcard) included it in his ACE mod 1.9, and I took the initial code from that.
However, I was unhappy with many parts of it – and so decided to re-write it.
I especially didn’t like the self suicide in order to become a VIP as this affects scoring stats as it detracts from the kills – deaths ratio. Consequently, I got rid of that.
Now, you are instantaneously changed into a VIP when promoted without needing to die.
Also, I thought it a good idea to make it so that when a VIP kills another VIP, they both loose their status, and a new one is selected from both teams.
I have also put in logging code, so websites which run stat programs can parse kill and death logging.
Any map – stock or custom – which has TDM spawns will support VIP gametype.
# CTF and Retrieval working on the new maps Chinatown, Creek, Broadcast, and KillHouse.