It has been mentioned by a few recently that we should do an online tournament. I don't have a lot of experience running one for RBI Baseball, but if we are only playing for fame without the fortune, who gives a rip?
I guess if we're gonna do this, we should first find out who's interested and play a few games online to test connections of people with Nestopia. If it all works, we can try and get a minimum of 4 people and talk logistics. If we do this successfully, perhaps we could make it a regular thing and that would eventually bring more people to dee-nee and to the game itself. If not, then we have a little fun with it with 4 guys, and I'd call that a success as well.
I can't believe I'm embarking on another project with my daughter due in the next week...oh well, we're NOT holding the tournament next week, so let's see what kind of interest this thing garners...
So, if you think you might be interested, post here and we can start coordinating a few test runs. When I get back home today, I'll post the necessary files you'll need.
Files Needed (downloads below)
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Nestopia 1.40 with P2P client
Hamachi - For P2P online play, you need to have one guy host, and one guy connect to that host. The problem is some people have a hard time getting their router setup to be the host. For those situations, people use hamachi to help bypass that. You basically run the program and it gives you each a public address and you connect using that...
If any of this sounds difficult, I promise it's not. I've seen some of the dumbest motherfuckers on Earth get rolling in minutes, and I'd be glad to help.
Interested parties:
Turd - verified connection
SuckerPunch - verified connection, can host
Duane - verified connection, can host
Attezz - verified connection, hosting not verified
Bonny
meat
bigbrothermuscle
Re-Peat
ryno
Im interested. No clue how to play online though.
Well, that's step one, get people setup and try a few games, see if it's feasible. For me, it is, but I will let you guys decide if you like it, as I know nestopia is new to the community. I'll help each of you get setup. If you have aim, leave your screenname so I can get hold of you easier. Otherwise, well have to do it via PM or Dee-née chat.
count me in.no experience how to play online tho,do have nestipoa.is this going to be ATG?
Haven't thought of the style yet. Well chat logistics when we get people setup.
Count me in too dude. Just let me know how it works and I'll figure out the rest.
I'd give it a shot.
I also think MRTSB's rules are pretty good for the online play...
-1 SP per game
-Must start the SP
-Anything goes beyond that
Anything goes is the best because you don't have to worry about enforcing straight pitch or slurve.
I actually like slurve myself. Nothing to enforce, really. It's a gentlemens honor system. Or, we could record the games if it got to
that point. Def think 1SP per game, maybe a best of 3 series or somehing. All depends on how many we get. Well sort that out later with a vote or something. Let's just get people setup
first.
Quote from: Nacho on 01/24/10, 11:46:35 AM
It's fantasy baseball, and it has keepers... I don't know how.
Well sort that out later with a vote or something. Let's just get people setup first.
Famous last words...
What are you talking about?
Quote from: Re-Peat on 01/24/10, 11:37:56 AM
-Must start the SP
I'm in.
Although I absolutely hate the above rule.
I actually like that rule, makes it a little more like real life...you'd never start the closer first...I know, RBI is not real life...I just like a little authenticity anyways. Either way, this is just a casual tournament, so we'll see what the people want...just trying to breathe a little life into the RBI scene...
Lou Pinella has started relievers before.
Heh, ok man, I hear ya...we'll vote on it. If people don't care, then we'll roll with it. Just wanna have a little fun...
Downloads are in the top post...I'll be in dee-nee chat for the next hour or two (until my son wakes up) if any of you want to try and get setup...
Quote from: tecmoturd on 01/24/10, 11:57:35 AM
What are you talking about?
Nacho's abysmal attempt at setting up a fantasy baseball keeper league (with no rules for how to keep players). It's in the Fantasy board.
Ahh, well I've run several successful tecmo leagues...and there will be rules. My leagues usually involve a lot of input on rules from the players (they're the ones who are playing, right?) so I figured I'd wait to see who could play first. Also, let's not forget I want this to be casual for the first one.
i agree with the must start SP.when we play rbi 94,we had a 1 player trade allowed.most of the time it would be a weak hitti g catcher for a mike pizza or chris holes(baltimore catcher in the early 90's)
i'll play
Sweet, getting some good interest. Now I jus have to see some of you to get you setup. I'll be on to ight sometime around 10 CST or so.
Also, if any of you have run a successful tourney before and want to co-run it, LMK.
Quote from: tecmoturd on 01/24/10, 04:59:07 PM
Sweet, getting some good interest. Now I jus have to see some of you to get you setup. I'll be on to ight sometime around 10 CST or so.
that would be 11 est time right?if so i will be on around 11:30 or 10:30 cst time
I believe that is correct. See you there
I would play.. I have a mac though, am I doomed?
You are doomed with a Mac, unless you dual boot and install windows on it...
Meat, I'm going to bed soon. For you (and the rest of you) I will be on same time tomorrow night...
I should be on for a little while again this evening around 10CST or so...if I don't see anyone around, I'm goin' to bed shortly thereafter...
Alright party peoples, since I'm not getting any responses from people on help getting setup, instead of just posting available times and waiting for people, I'll just wait for a PM from you about setting up a time to get setup.
If I don't hear from anyone, I'll just let it die a sad death...
Screw that.
Myself, you and Re-peat seem to definitely be in.
If nothing else we do a three team tournament, everyone else are haters.
I figured you guys were still in, mostly cUse you're already confirmed to have worked online, although we should test your hosting ability, and I talked to repeat the other day. I think meat is in to if I could meet up with him, and another guy pm'd me with his aim account, so I gotta chat with him too.
I got "SuckerPunch" setup tonight...got swept in a 2-game ATG series due really to two really bad innings and some fielding snafus.
First game he loaded the scoreboard in the first inning, and after that, game was pretty evenly matched, although no homers from the middle of my lineup...couldn't get much swing goin' either game.
Second game was 1-0 him until the top of the 9th I blew an easy 3rd out, and after that, the floodgates opened, allowing 4 runs to come in. Fielder had a moonshot for some dignity (my onlyl HR of the night) but I lost 5-1.
We're pretty evenly matched, with advantage him...the Rockies have a decent amount of power, and he played good ball...
Just need to hear from Meat, Attezz, or anyone else who was interested. Attezz, I know we played already, but I wanted to show you what you need to do to host.
See ya around, fellas...
I'd love to play, but I'm NEVER home any more and if I am it's fkn chaos here. Definitely interested though...
Well, if you think you won't be available, you can always wait to see if/when we do another.
I'll be around Saturday during the day (or Sunday afternoon/evening) if you have a chance to show me.
Quote from: Clambutt on 01/29/10, 12:55:53 AM
I'd love to play, but I'm NEVER home any more and if I am it's fkn chaos here. Definitely interested though...
I know nothing of Clambutt anymore, please describe said chaos if it ain't too personal. Thanks!
Friday or Saturday evening are the only times I have available this weekend...no problem otherwise, we'll get it going...
Tecmoturd, thanks for all the help setting me up for online play. Sorry for my lack of computer skills. I enjoyed our 2 games and your 2010 rom, and I never noticed any lag which was great. The Rockies seem to have descent pitching and plenty of power, whereas the Brewers seemed to be lacking in power(outside of Fielder). I think I got bombs from Barmes, Helton, Hawpe and 2 from Tulo. Man, that second game you must have grounded into my ss at least 10 times. I am available to play most times. Don't work much in the winter so am always looking for something to do.
Actually, the Brewers have some decent power...Braun, Fielder are the big standouts, along with Escobar, McGehee, Weeks having some decent swings...I'm able to get some good stuff going vs. the CPU, I think the lack of good wood was due to my own fault, and not the ratings.
If you think any of those Rockies had too much power, let me know...I just think I was playing poorly.
One thing you mentioned that needs to be said was that both games were played with no hiccups and zero lag...good times, save for some shitty plays by me :)
Those power numbers are probably fine as those guys are all 25+ hr/season players. I wish I could add to that power and have Giambi coming off the bench.
Giambi just got signed so I haven't put him in place yet...he'll be there in the next update...
Quote from: Gantry on 01/29/10, 08:19:58 AM
Quote from: Clambutt on 01/29/10, 12:55:53 AM
I'd love to play, but I'm NEVER home any more and if I am it's fkn chaos here. Definitely interested though...
I know nothing of Clambutt anymore, please describe said chaos if it ain't too personal. Thanks!
I moved a stripper in and I'm pretty sure she's teh Devil...
Pics?
changing in teh car...
That a tattoo of her kid? You dating her or just letting her stay?
Either way, approved...
Clambutt rules.
I'm not big on crazy though, but certainly a fan...
Quote from: Gantry on 01/29/10, 04:32:08 PM
That a tattoo of her kid? You dating her or just letting her stay?
Either way, approved...
the tattoo is of her little brother, no kids. she's been living here for about 8 months now.
I can only imagine all the hijinx, it's like you have your very own (sexy) sitcom!
one more for Gantry ;)
That hair is fantastic... Looks like a normal bar, is that what she wears when not at work?
She is a "shot girl" weekends at a place called Angel's Rock Bar(normal bar). That's where that pic is from. No camera's allowed in Trixie's(her 'real' job).
Please rate the craziness on a scale of 1 to 10
8, she has her moments
Way too crazy for me, you are a better man than I. Well give her my best and invite her to the next fest.
Will do. If you're ever in Louisville; bring plenty of $1's...
Sounds like a Clambutt/Barton/Baines/Attezz mini fest to me...
Quote from: tecmoturd on 01/24/10, 04:59:07 PM
Sweet, getting some good interest. Now I jus have to see some of you to get you setup. I'll be on to ight sometime around 10 CST or so.
Would absolutely love to play RBI online anytime. Need help setting it up.
Find me on AIM (tecmoturd) or pm me and I'll help you get setup.
Alright, so 3 guys (including myself) have been setup to host, and Attezz has verified he can connect, but we haven't installed hamachi and had him try hosting yet.
Turd
Suckerpunch
Duane
Attezz (?)
So, for a 4 person tourney, we'll need one more guy...Attezz, if you still want to try it, let me know and I'll get you setup with Hamachi. If not, someone else step in.
I've decided to keep this first one small just to gauge how difficult it'll be to run. I'm used to running tourneys with guys who have been playing online tecmo leagues for years, and since that is not the case here, it'd be nice to find some of the pain points.
A 4 person round robin tourney sounds like a perfect way to test it out...small number of players and games...the real test will be when two people connect to each other when I'm not involved in the game...it's easy enough that people should be able to get the hang of it, but that's what a test run is for.
Quote from: Gantry on 01/30/10, 12:20:06 PM
Sounds like a Clambutt/Barton/Baines/Attezz mini fest to me...
How the fuck do I get left out of this? I've fucking been to Trixies before for god's sake!
Would love to play, someone please let me know how.
Find me online tonight. Do U have IM or something?
Quote from: Reds on 02/11/10, 11:03:49 AM
Quote from: Gantry on 01/30/10, 12:20:06 PM
Sounds like a Clambutt/Barton/Baines/Attezz mini fest to me...
How the fuck do I get left out of this? I've fucking been to Trixies before for god's sake!
I believe it's because Gantry hates you. Also, the AIDS...
no IM but my wife is going to set it up for me so maybe in an hour I will.
Someone get in chat and help me and Clambutt figure this all out!
I have Windows live IM bobpktavp is user name but I have never used it before
I'll be on around 10:30 CST or so this evening (maybe a little later). I'll look for you in dee-pnee chat...
Attezz and I started talking tonight, and here's the format for the first tourney:
- Round Robin - Every team plays every opponent once in a best of 3 series
- Top two teams play a 5 or 7 game series for the online championship series
- Original ROM (if we do future tourneys, we can change this up)
- When? Not sure yet...we're at 4 guys, I'll give it a little time to marinate, perhaps we grow to 6 (as I know one or two guys PM'd me about getting setup and haven't contacted me further yet). If we don't hear from people soon, then the 4 current competitors listed below will be it, and we'll kick if off.
Current Competitors:
Turd
SuckerPunch
Duane
Attezz
Re-Peat
I'd think Clambutt's in, and maybe that bobtkvkdspfgjv, hopefully at least.
Yep, forgot about you getting clam setup...if bob contacts me, we have 6...
Well, I haven't had a chance yet, and he got further then me when we tried doing it together (with somewhat sexy results).
Hopefully it'll be worked out by the end of the weekend though.
yeah, If I can figure this shit out, I'm for sure in...
I'm ready to play the tourney anytime. However, if someone is up for a game, I wouldn't mind playing once before the tourney to make sure I have it figured out.
Yeah. Wouldn't hurt to have you guys try a match without me.
Yep, I'm very much in. We got a couple games in for fun the other night and everything ran pretty well. Would love to get a few games in any time if anybody's game...
I'd play this weekend. If there is a good time let me konw.
Quote from: Reds on 02/11/10, 11:03:49 AM
Quote from: Gantry on 01/30/10, 12:20:06 PM
Sounds like a Clambutt/Barton/Baines/Attezz mini fest to me...
How the fuck do I get left out of this? I've fucking been to Trixies before for god's sake!
I live about 1/4 a mile from there...
I'm out tonight guys, daughter is still awake. I'll be back for sure tomorrow evening...
Clam and Attezz, did you guys get your stuff setup? I haven't heard from Kerw00d and Bobkfjda;fd so I'll send them one more message. If they don't respond, we'll just move forward.
Also, I did a little research about Nestopia 1.39 vs. 1.40 and while they are mostly identical, you can record smooth videos in 1.39. There is apparently no advantage to using 1.40 to 1.39, so if we ever do a bigger tourney (or you guys want to record our tourney games), We need to switch to 1.39.
I'm for it, if you guys are.
Download it here:
http://www.tecmoworld.com/ntl/nestopiaguide/
Yeah, I think we should switch.
You can also download it here:
http://www.rbibaseball.us/netplay.php
Re-peat is in...just waiting on Clambutt and we can start talking start date...
yeah, count me in if I can ever get all the shit to work right. :-\
Well, I'm online right now...I'm in chat...