Any Interest in a Beta 8.1 Weekend or Two?

[Togakure]

Hi all,

Is there any interest among the old gang and new in arranging to play some Beta 8.1 SamWars games in the near future? I'm assuming Beta 5 is still the most stable version for MP, and since we'd probably only be getting together temporarily, I'm thinking stability is important. Beta 5 is definitely well-balanced, which is a must in my book. I still have it installed, so that makes it very easy for me to jump right in.

Drisos and another new person who found our forum have been talking Hamachi and STW WE/MI on a fakeserver, but I know that doesn't interest a lot of the SamWars gang, and I really enjoy playing with y'all.

So, if arranging some games on an upcoming weekend sounds like something you'd enjoy, post up and let's see if we have enough to have a good go at it. I've been missing the excitement of good games with nice, good players lately so I figured I'd try to get the ball rolling.

EDIT: Responses of interest in meeting for Samurai Warlords Beta 8.1 games so far:

- Masamune
- Puzz3D
- TosaInu
- R'as al Ghul
- ||GoTW||Warman8||Sldr||-III-||
- Toriniku
- King George

[Puzz3D]

I'll play, but I think we lost most of the players who used to play Sam Wars.

[Togakure]

That's great, Puzz, thanks. I figure if we can get six to eight people to commit to a day and time that should be just enough. Eight would be super; we could 4v4. We'll see how this goes.

Edit: if anyone who's initerested is not sure if they can run Beta 8.1, I'd be happy to arrange to meet and test with you beforehand. I cannot host, but I know people who can, and I'm guessing they'd be willing to help out if the need arises. It would be good to iron out any wrinkles before game day, so we can spend the day playing and not fixing problems etc..

Edit: Changed Beta 5 to Beta 8.1

[Puzz3D]

We actually do have a stable version of beta 8 now, and that one uses the STW textures on the maps.

[Togakure]

If that's what the group wants to play then I'll happily install it and give it a go. I loved the beauty of Beta 8 when I tried it, back when we were having those peculiar drop issues. Maybe other Takeda lovers will allow me one game to enjoy the look of that awesome black armor on my army!

[R'as al Ghul]

Maybe other Takeda lovers will allow me one game to enjoy the look of that awesome black armor on my army!

Since you ask so nicely.
I'm sure CBR will happily take the guys in pink and I'll pick sth equally disturbing

Yes, I'm interested in playing 8.1

R'as

[Jochi Khan]

I'm thinking stability is important. Beta 5 is definitely well-balanced,

There is a stable version of beta 8 (8.1 patch) now thanks to the work and tests by TechnoMage of Shadows.

[Togakure]

Thanks Jochi. R'as has provided the links, so now the plan is to play Beta 8.1 if we can inspire enough players and coordinate a day and time. Of course, you are always welcome to join us.

Edit: I've edited the first post and will edit it's title as well to indicate we're shooting for 8.1. I've sent a PM to King George, and when I tested access to the foyer I mentioned our intent to the dozen or so players there last night.

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

We can do a test game one day Masamune! I don't know if I can play now though since we doing Beta 8. I never could play good on Beta 5/8 due to connection and lag problems. I don't know what causes it. I can only play Beta 9 100% fine. I'll try again, but I got my doubts it will work for me .

[Togakure]

We can do a test game one day Masamune! I don't know if I can play now though since we doing Beta 8. I never could play good on Beta 5/8 due to connection and lag problems. I don't know what causes it. I can only play Beta 9 100% fine. I'll try again, but I got my doubts it will work for me .

Well, hopefully the patch that was applied in 8.1 has dealt with whatever was causing the problems. I think Beta 9 was built up from 8.1, but I don't know that for sure.

I remember some games with you using Beta 5 ... you seemed to be fine on those days. But we'll have to test 8.1 and see. Do you have 8.1? Can you host? If the answer is yes to both, we can arrange to meet and test. I need to test my 8.1 also as I've never used it online for MP before.

[Togakure]

I hadn't realized that ETW was so close to release. This probably isn't a good time.

[Toriniku]

Hai everyone
I already posted on Chushingura but I may as well post here too I'll play, it seems like fun.
As a warning though, I'm not very good .

Toriniku

[Togakure]

Heya Toriniku. Glad to see you here. I've added you up top. No worries, this is a nice group and we'll help you get your knowledge and skills up.