Over the last few days I've been creating a script to migrate alot of the data i have on this site to phpbb and then and completely rebuild the portal software. Should be finished soon.
The changes are designed to be totally transparent to the end user. All accounts, forum posts etc will remain.
aside from the realistically rendered beasties, Doom's secret (and at times infuriating) weapon was the game feature that allowed the player to use either a torch or a gun at any given time - never both. Given that the game's environment was a windowless space station with a knackered lighting system, this was an effective (if unsubtle) way of ramping up the tension to nail shredding levels and then leaving it there.
Production has begun on DOOM 4™, the next journey into the legendary DOOM universe
DOOM is part of the id Software DNA and demands the greatest talent and brightest minds in the industry to bring the next installment of our flagship franchise to Earth," said Todd Hollenshead, CEO, id Software. "It’s critical for id Software to have the best creative minds in-house to develop games that meet the standards synonymous with our titles."
ID Software are hiring staff to work on the console/PC version of Doom4.
Its running on the standard port so you should be able to connect if you drop down the console in COD4 (press the tilde key) and type "connect 78.129.175.87" or "connect cod4.fpshq.com"
The server is in "HC" (hardcore) mode. That means no crosshair and realistic damage for life like gaming.
If the console doesn't work go to controls and there is an option there to enable the console.
If you notice any bugs or general wierdness on the server post a message here. I'll be monitoring the utilization closely over the next few days and making tweaks if needed.
The server is located just on the edge of London, UK in a DC. Its privately owned by me and is connected via a 100mbit connection. People in the UK/Europe should have no problems. Users in the USA may find the latency is a little high.
Theres more to come in the future. Not just COD4 but many other things, including a new site. You probably guessed that already from the above.
Been abroad for a few weeks and off again soon so this weekend is my only chance to get the game servers up and migrate the site.
Hopefully I have enough time and I'll post the details on Saturday.
For those of you into LANs I'm booked to go to i34 (http://i34.multiplay.co.uk/) in August for a 4 day 2000 person LAN event. If anyone is interested in going let me know and I'll put in a seating request to be in the same area.