tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5503379043567587032024-09-05T03:51:58.721-04:00ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-23893323344596635992019-04-16T21:11:00.001-04:002019-04-16T21:11:28.934-04:00

So its been like 2 years since I posted on this blog, I was inactive on bzflag for a while, but I'm back now, and hosting again. Can't stay away from bzflag for long :)  bzflag.ahs3.org So I've made a few maps, but I have started on a larger project. I don't have a name for it yet, but working on it. So here is a screenshot: Thanks ahs3

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-21057830381192457152017-06-03T08:23:00.000-04:002017-06-03T08:23:30.999-04:00

I've been working on a script generated map, which my plan is to continue to improve. It is a blocky terrain map. Could be a public test soon :) screenshot:

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-77624860190951870772017-05-30T06:10:00.003-04:002017-05-30T06:10:55.144-04:00

Come and see the rotation server, a different map every 24 hours. Some of these maps have never been on the public list, some are old favorites. Check it out at ahs3.ddns.net:5555 Screenshots ahs3

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-75064377861515136732012-09-19T06:59:00.003-04:002012-09-19T07:01:18.970-04:00

I have been searching for a ffa map with players on it, not to be found. So I decided I would make one. I made it by hand, which is my favorite way to make box/pyramid type maps. It was loads of fun to make, and I think its loads of fun to play on. So give it a try. bzbattleground.com:4212   ahs3

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-55051719230612916922012-06-18T22:37:00.000-04:002012-06-18T22:37:02.958-04:00

I came across some old Linux CD's, while cleaning up, and decided to compare the new versions with the old versions of some of these distro's. I must have 200 of these discs that I have accumulated over the years. I am amazed at the changes in Ubuntu over the years, I also found a lot of things in common with the modern version. I'll let the screenshots speak for themselves.

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-41806291076324658882012-06-17T18:25:00.001-04:002012-06-17T18:25:06.503-04:00

Many of you out there already know that a CTF map should be balanced. But what if you wanted to play on a map that was not balanced. The answer is to have teams and there teamscore switch every so often, this is the idea behind Halftime. I have Hix up at bzbattleground.com:4174 with the red team flag off the map, so for 15 minutes you simply try to cap if your on the red team, and if purple team

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-21086904706526811872012-06-02T15:08:00.002-04:002012-06-02T15:09:17.482-04:00

I guess this post is a little late, as it seems everyone already knows, but I have taken a limited role in bzflag, life has given me another challenge, which I am happy to take on. But I have made another map, called Jump & Gun, which goes back to what I believe is a core gameplay for bzflag, teamwork. So give it a try. bzbattleground.com:4166 ahs3

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-18459325426357096052012-02-06T17:30:00.000-05:002012-02-06T19:01:04.221-05:00

I have recently had a obsession with random. Why you ask? Well it all started with the simplicity of Ruby and its ability to generate random numbers so easily. I first used it with a HTF map i created for climbing to a goal. I have been doing more and more experiments with Ruby and *.bzw. My recent delve into ruby is not playable at all, but I was bored and looking something interesting to do.

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-12134122914678773072011-11-29T22:04:00.001-05:002011-11-29T22:08:40.759-05:00

I have been tweaking Ft. Havoc (Yes it now has a name) for a while now. But I do need some good input from the great players. Its up at bzbattleground.com:12584 Give it a try! :-) Screenshots:

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I have had time to make a few additions to the recent map project. (See original post) Still a lot to be done, but progress is being made.  Screenshots: I hope to get a public test up soon. ahs3

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-1936836148006954482011-11-20T20:05:00.001-05:002011-11-20T20:05:38.949-05:00

I finally have time to start a new map. Look for it soon.  :-)  ahs3

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-5249097333698238532011-11-17T22:28:00.001-05:002011-11-17T22:28:48.856-05:00

I remember using xfce for the first time, I don't remember the exact date, but I was a fan from the start. So I went looking through some of my old screenshots, and found one. Not sure if this is my first go at xfce, but it is a early one. I was amazed at the difference from first look.Old Screenshot of xfce. Recent Screenshot of xfce.Its pretty amazing the improvements over the years. Thank

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-87572331244830018892011-11-15T18:52:00.001-05:002011-11-15T18:52:29.941-05:00

I have always had this question posed to me, it is very difficult to describe, so I made a video to show how. Files made during video:  Click Here 

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-453624563271034302011-08-27T13:11:00.000-04:002011-08-27T13:11:42.068-04:00

I have decided to put up a rotation server for some of my favorite Dutchrai maps. The flag selection is based on flags that can't get too overpowering, too remain mostly skill based. In an effort to have teamplay based CTF in 1 hour 'matches'. Its up at bzbattleground.com:5154 Overlord The Punisher Wild West Wild East So give it a try.

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-83150907536832513152011-05-28T23:17:00.000-04:002011-05-28T23:17:57.988-04:00

This map is starting to take shape. Lots of work left to do. Screenshot of Mid:    

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-65464958686937388702011-05-28T08:04:00.000-04:002011-05-28T08:04:34.645-04:00

Just a simple overview of the progress. More to come later.   ahs3

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-35878246265220873032011-05-20T23:06:00.000-04:002011-05-20T23:06:16.878-04:00

With the current work being done on Bzflag 2.3, working toward 2.4. I have decided to take on a new map project, this is just a preview of the first object. This is actually a large object.   Just started this today, so much more work to be done. Fun Stuff :) ahs3

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-91375914991987300092011-04-30T11:16:00.000-04:002011-04-30T11:16:59.996-04:00

I made this map as a test in gameplay, well it seems to have worked. The game play is teamwork for the win. Lots of open areas for dodging as well as lots of areas to defend and jump to, along with many complex ricos. This map is best played with Fast Sorted radar, It gives you depth in radar. Which is huge on this map. Here is the run down for how fast sorted works. Red=Below your current

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-84883394964332109522011-03-29T18:51:00.001-04:002011-03-29T18:53:13.186-04:00

For those of you who have not tried ZB yet here is a video showing the gameplay. Full Size Video ahs3

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-27493115092658197942011-03-26T21:52:00.001-04:002011-03-26T21:57:14.007-04:00

So I'm browsing the web today looking for a new game to try out, When I stumbled on to something very interesting. Zero Ballistics. So I immediately seek out the package on Arch Linux AUR page. Installed and and the rest is history, its amazing fun. Very Similar to bzflag except your turret spins, and left click is like MG. Screenshot:   So I highly recommend it, if your interested give

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-80760497740627174632011-03-09T22:07:00.000-05:002011-03-09T22:07:25.699-05:00

Infinity is finally taking shape, It can apply to any map idea, just takes some legwork to get it set up. This particular map is '5 points'. Will be looking for contributers soon. Screenshot:  

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-83895018536039357772011-03-05T16:58:00.001-05:002011-03-06T02:01:47.423-05:00

I'm working on a ruby script to make a modular map. Basically it will build a map from predefined object locations, but from random objects. Possibly accepting objects from mappers in the community, making it a on going collaboration project. Screenshot of early development:

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-26819181975350507862011-01-26T22:50:00.000-05:002011-01-26T22:50:40.963-05:00

It seems like such a simple question, why do we play bzflag? Or any game for that matter, not just video games, but soccer, baseball, football, or whatever you do when your not driving a tank. Are you ready for the answer. (Like its hard to figure it out) For the Fun! I can honestly say I have never clicked on the bzflag icon for anything less than fun. My Favorite Applications Having said

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-71500922922765393002011-01-24T08:23:00.000-05:002011-01-24T08:23:07.745-05:00

Sorry its been a while since I've posted. Its been a while since I've taken mapmaking seriously but I have 2 maps in the works, Grumpy Smurf Village which is up for testing at bzbattleground.com:4154 which is a gift to Grumpy Smurf for a special event (I'll let you ask Grumpy about that (-:  ). And for the next map which is Xipher CTF up for testing at bzbattleground.com:5111 &nbsp

ahs3http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883385037073973174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-550337904356758703.post-23232124657583864672010-08-24T22:02:00.000-04:002010-08-24T22:02:04.792-04:00

The last few days, I have had some trouble with bzbattleground.com domain name. For now bzbg.servegame.com will serve as a temporary fix. Hopefully bzbattleground will be back up soon. ahs3

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