(!) Ideas for a good plugin - HL2DMU Forum Archive

Keeper

2007-03-12 23:55:41

Several people have asked me if I would make my headshot plugin an admin plugin so the HL2DM community would have something stable for us, rather than working with plugins that are based on CS:S or DOD:S.

That being said, what would you like to see in a plugin, admin or otherwise?

I already have some combat modes in the works. 1v1 matches, elimination mode, and so forth. I'm also working on a way to make my plugin talk with other servers who also have the same plugin so you can practice/play on one server while waiting in line to play a match on another server.

I have a forum on my hl2plugin website, but not many people post there. I'm hoping I'll get some good ideas here.

Thanks,
Keeper

Walking Target

2007-03-13 20:09:38

I think a "barebones" HL2DM admin plugin would be nice. My wishlist would be:

* votemap
* motd
* timeleft
* A function to play sounds
* kick and ban options

I will try to think of other ideas and get back to you.

WT

icbat

2007-03-15 00:56:49

I'd be looking for:

- stats
- rcon commands from the gui
- things that WT said

Things that would be ideal for a more full version:

- map-rotation setup
- customizable admin menu
- damage report

Hope that helps a bit. I'm coming from admin'ing with Mani quite a bit, and I really did like most things that they did with that.

[KBH] Chapeau Noir

2007-03-15 02:02:15

translator for chat

herbalizer

2007-03-28 14:52:46

I think one of the best plugins is the one that keeps your score when you return from a crash. That can be pretty useful for tournies also!

Keeper

2007-03-28 16:49:06

That's already in my next release

Just got to find the time to get the sucker polished off...

icbat

2007-03-29 08:54:14

One more thing I've been thinking about is a way to choose configs on map-restart. It'd be nice to set a server in "match mode" for a bit, play a few rounds of matches, then set it back to "pub dm/pub tdm" via an admin command and have it load only those cfg's.

Thanks again, Keep. The idea of a HL2 specific admin plugin sounds... sexy.

ninojman

2007-04-10 19:04:03

hl2dm needs a fun mod to bring some players in

i'd say a mod mimics zobie mod for cs.s would be good or just a hl2dm game played in cs.s style to bring some cs.s players over

ninojman

2007-04-10 23:34:51

also make hl2dm pro a server side plug-in would be great

if the only thing you can really bring is a GUI it's worth it

with the ease you can admin your own server from this, makes it well worth it for server owners

Scar

2007-04-11 05:03:40

Well as nino said bring some promod stuff over. What I'd like to see is the STEAM ID's on the list that displays scores. I just thought it was a good idea and DM should've had it.

ninojman

2007-04-11 22:06:43

this is what the dod.s community did

they put out prodod which had basicly like hl2dm pro made a mod version of the game closer to what it was on the hl engine but it was too much change and ppl didn't want to use it so it died. But then this season they came out with a simple plugin that did changed stuff but kept everything from getting to out of hand because they had to drop a lot of ideas and only use the few that worked. Now everyone enjoys it.

Scar

2007-04-12 00:10:52

Well I also think that the STEAM IDs thing would be great for match play, in-case a team tries pulling a fast one on you if they have a player that's not on their roster you can just match their steam ids easier this way.

Also, It'd be nice to have the amount of time re-maining in the round at the top of the screen, as in the hl2dm promod.

Finally, I don't know if this has already been said and not too sure it's possible, to have a headshot indication to the left side of the name when a player is killed by a magnum headshot.

ninojman

2007-04-12 22:29:54

Scar wrote:
Also, It'd be nice to have the amount of time re-maining in the round at the top of the screen, as in the hl2dm promod.

Finally, I don't know if this has already been said and not too sure it's possible, to have a headshot indication to the left side of the name when a player is killed by a magnum headshot.

u can bind a key in options for that

i think their is a plug-in for it... or at least you would need a plug-in

Scar

2007-04-12 23:27:44

Yeah I have F1 as timeleft but it'd generally be easier for everyone, if it is possible, to make it is like in the promod. If it can't be done, oh well. Just thought it would be a good idea.

Walking Target

2007-04-12 23:57:09

I agree, it would be nice to see a running clock rather than having to check the time constantly.

st00pidity

2007-04-13 09:05:38

the clock thing i dont think is really an issue.

In my server after 2 minutes of being afk your moved to spectator, i've had to tell several players how to leave spec, most just reconnect... but it should say something at the bottom of your screen for the players that dont have a clue.

ninojman

2007-04-13 20:48:15

that would also be a plug-in for the time

i agree it'd be better for some that really get into the match

Keeper

2007-05-14 18:09:33

Well, this news is a week old, but seems like it might be time for me to get on the ball with the admin functions:

You may probably wonder why there haven't been any updates to the Mani Admin Plugin for a long time. On behalf of Mani I can tell you nothing more then that he is very busy with a lot of things in his private life and has no time to work on the plugin at this moment. Right now we do not know for how long this is going to be but you can be sure this is not something for a month or 2.

A couple more updates and mani could be gone ... completely.

ninojman

2007-05-25 23:45:32

ninojman wrote:hl2dm needs a fun mod to bring some players in

i'd say a mod mimics zobie mod for cs.s would be good or just a hl2dm game played in cs.s style to bring some cs.s players over

would either be possible for a plug-in?

provost

2007-05-29 10:57:17

DISMEMBERMENT FTW!!!

Charles

2007-06-07 10:11:54

- GUI's definitely the most important. Things like being able to choose teams, spawning AFTER hitting OK on the MOTD, being able to spectate, etc.

- Fun modes would be cool. Crowbar vs Pistol? Zombie mode? Gravity Gun only (this would be really popular)?

- Weapon restrictions would be nice for a map no one likes such as Overwatch. Take out the RPG!

- Anti-crash! Somehow! Maybe pause the game when someone crashes. Would be useful for 1v1s. Or if someone says AFK or BRB, it would pause the game. Obviously disallow this in public games.

- Anti-cheat too. Admins should be able to subtly spectate suspicious players or force them to take a screenshot and send it to the admin.

- Perhaps an announcer and a crowd like in the Super Smash Bros. games? When someone does something amazing like kill 6 people in a matter of 10 seconds or gets several Magnum headshots in a row, the crowd could go wild. If someone's about to reach the maximum kill count, the announcer could say this.

- Allow players to use specific skins like the Rebels' medics, but restrict it so they don't turn into a seagull or something.

snipeIT

2007-09-04 21:53:31

Maybe some sort of way for admins to leave offline messages for each other, and then they can cheak their messages from the console using a specific admin command.

I also believe if you could make a way for an admin to spectate a suspected player without them knowing will be very usefull for catching hackers/exploiters.

And if possible maybe add an update utility for your plugin for people to see when a newer update is available, or better yet an "auto update".

If any of the above is possible, it would be great.

keefy

2008-06-03 04:04:28

Jump map plugin allows players to clip inside each otherand not kill each other

darkhead_

2008-06-08 22:32:30

-Adding the fkin nice exploit that was possible in hl2dm for ages.

When you're holding an object, you press on PGDN (last weapon used), it throws the object very fast. YOu can also use it on a radiator on overwatch, you can go to the roof.

I hope you see what I mean

I loved this exploit =D

Good luck

Jelly Fox

2008-06-09 01:57:42

keefy wrote:Jump map plugin allows players to clip inside each otherand not kill each other

Like on TF2

Slice @ Dice

2008-06-09 22:52:34

Well an idee that maybe already is possible and if so excuse me to ask this question.It could be that i m the only one who wants it.
Is it possible to dissable the chat in game (not steamchat but the in game itself) with a key bind.If its not possible i myself would like that plugin.Ofcourse client sided or even maybe admin.

Greetz

ps:is it ok that i put a link to this forum and website on my website ?If so where can i find such link with the logo?

keefy

2008-06-10 02:55:50

Slice @ Dice wrote:Hi

Well an idee that maybe already is possible and if so excuse me to ask this question.It could be that i m the only one who wants it.
Is it possible to dissable the chat in game (not steamchat but the in game itself) with a key bind.If its not possible i myself would like that plugin.Ofcourse client sided or even maybe admin.

It will only stop the text apearing on your screen everyone else can see the text and if you want to see the text just press Y key.

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bind "F4" "incrementvar hud_saytext_time 0 12 12"

1 press dissables anothe enables it.

SND

2008-06-10 04:15:56

em a plugin that displays the scores for each team without having to press tab I think i have seen somewhere. Also one that take in scores for ff as well.

Jelly Fox

2008-06-10 04:19:19

Slice @ Dice wrote:ps:is it ok that i put a link to this forum and website on my website ?If so where can i find such link with the logo?

Top left of the page

Slice @ Dice

2008-06-10 05:49:03

k ty all

provost

2008-09-23 20:31:40

When you press jump mid-air, you automatically jump as soon as you touch the ground, like quake UT etc..

Paradox

2008-09-23 21:11:05

a plugin that allows the removal of weapons on certain maps, where you can choose what weapons to remove on what maps. We have a problem on the training server with people coming in and killing on jump maps. I would like to be able to remove all weapons on those maps except the gg and on maps like prison grav or the melee map remove all except the gg and crowbar/stunstick.

Jelly Fox

2008-09-23 21:42:23

Jelly Fox wrote:
keefy wrote:Jump map plugin allows players to clip inside each otherand not kill each other
Like on TF2

They use this on the CS:S bhop maps, it also says it'll work on HL2 based games... anyone care to test it out?

http://addons.eventscripts.com/addons/view/Noblock

Paradox wrote:a plugin that allows the removal of weapons on certain maps, where you can choose what weapons to remove on what maps. We have a problem on the training server with people coming in and killing on jump maps. I would like to be able to remove all weapons on those maps except the gg and on maps like prison grav or the melee map remove all except the gg and crowbar/stunstick.

Speaking of which, once I've finished my current map I plan to start remaking maps for the DMU server... we don't need a plugin, we just need more considerate mappers. Removing the weapons from the map wouldn't help as most the maps don't have weapons, what we need to do it strip the players of the weapons they spawn with, which is simply done in hammer.

{EE}chEmicalbuRn

2008-09-23 23:31:35

herbalizer wrote:I think one of the best plugins is the one that keeps your score when you return from a crash. That can be pretty useful for tournies also!

amen to that brotha

keefy

2008-10-02 14:50:48

It is possible to remove any weapon you want without plugins. But this removes them from all maps

Add something like this to server.cfg
This removes just the RPG and its ammo.

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sv_cheats 1
//ent_remove_all weapon_pistol
//ent_remove_all weapon_357
//ent_remove_all weapon_shotgun
//ent_remove_all weapon_smg1
//ent_remove_all weapon_ar2
ent_remove_all weapon_rpg
//ent_remove_all weapon_crossbow
//ent_remove_all weapon_frag
//ent_remove_all item_ammo_pistol
//ent_remove_all item_ammo_357
//ent_remove_all item_box_buckshot
//ent_remove_all item_ammo_smg1
//ent_remove_all item_ammo_smg1_grenade
//ent_remove_all item_ammo_ar2
//ent_remove_all item_ammo_ar2_large
//ent_remove_all item_ammo_ar2_altfire
ent_remove_all item_rpg_round
//ent_remove_all item_ammo_crossbow
//ent_remove_all item_battery
sv_cheats 0

I found a map specific cfg plugin for sourcemod https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=48022 so using thta you could name the above CFG jumpmaps then get the plugin to exec it on all jumpmaps in rotation. Hopefully.

Tw1tch

2008-11-21 19:19:17

I'd like to see a plug in that takes away fall damage.

Some maps are disliked mainly because you take so much fall damage constantly, and this could make many maps far more enjoyable.