Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

[Spawndemon]

With their new version coming out this Friday, the Forgotten Hope 2 mod team is back today with the torrent links to their client as well as server files. Take a look:

Hello and welcome back to another update of Forgotten Hope 2. Today, we've got the download links for the bittorrent files for you, as well as the dedicated server files and an advertisement from Battle For Europe: World At War.

First, we have two torrents for you. In order to download these files, you will need to use a bittorrent client. We recommend uTorrent. Many thanks to Flüstertüte for setting up these torrents and for hosting the dedicated serverfiles.

The following files are the client files, which you will need to play Forgotten Hope 2.1. If you already have an unmodified Forgotten Hope 2.0 installation, you can download the patch (380MB). If you haven't got FH2 installed, or if you have modified your installation, you will have to download the full version (1462MB). Both files are protected by a password, which will be released on Friday the 16th at 1800 GMT.

• Download the Forgotten Hope 2.1 Full Version Torrent
• Download the Forgotten Hope 2.1 Patch Torrent
• Or, have a look at The Torrent Tracker

The following files are the dedicated server files, which you will only need if you are planning to host a dedicated server of Forgotten Hope 2.1. Normal players should not need to download these files.

• Download the Forgotten Hope 2.1 Server Files

For more information on the World at War FH2 tournament, click here. Stay tuned for more!

[GrossKopf]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

Hmm.. no FTP links? That's sad.

[Lobo[FH]]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

This is a torrent passworded pre-release, as usual.
FTP links + password on friday

[GrossKopf]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

This is a torrent passworded pre-release, as usual.
FTP links + password on friday

Why wouldn't you just post the FTP links at the same time?

[Big Lebowski]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

Why wouldn't you just post the FTP links at the same time?

Cause its a torrent passworded pre-release.

[I am RKO]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

Probably the FTP links will be really fast, and without password, so as soon as its officially released, everyone can play. But you can download now, without the wait on friday via torrent.

[GrossKopf]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

Those last two replies don't really say WHY though. They just say the same thing - that there's only a torrent download right now. I know some people choose torrents because they already have them installed on their computers, downloading music and their "trial" versions of retail games, but why not do FTP links so that everyone can have it at the same time?

Probably the FTP links will be really fast, and without password, so as soon as its officially released, everyone can play. But you can download now, without the wait on friday via torrent.

They will be PW protected, so why bother release them with a PW on friday? If they have a PW, release them now.

[Spawndemon]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

GrossKopf, chill dude. This is the way they are doing their release and they're entitled to do it whatever way they want. They aren't the first mod to do this and many mods have done this in the past. If you don't want the torrent, then wait for the client without the password on Friday. Essentially, everyone gets to start playing on the same day. This system is good because it gives people more options. Stop questioning a relatively popular way of doing things. Either download it now, or wait.

[bman427]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

Did they change anything in this one? Like new maps and Scenarios yet? Or is it still the desert. I been out of the scene for a while waiting for a new mod to come out.

[Lobo[FH]]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

Still a North Africa/Mediterranean release, three new maps (Mareth Line in Tunisia, Gazala and Invasion of Crete), new vehicles and tons of changes.

You can find a changelog in our front page

[GrossKopf]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

GrossKopf, chill dude. This is the way they are doing their release and they're entitled to do it whatever way they want. They aren't the first mod to do this and many mods have done this in the past. If you don't want the torrent, then wait for the client without the password on Friday. Essentially, everyone gets to start playing on the same day. This system is good because it gives people more options. Stop questioning a relatively popular way of doing things. Either download it now, or wait.

I'm just curious about the reasoning behind it. I'm not saying it's bad. I'm just wondering why so many teams choose not to release FTP pw protected files at the same time.

[DarkPepe]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

I'm just curious about the reasoning behind it. I'm not saying it's bad. I'm just wondering why so many teams choose not to release FTP pw protected files at the same time.

For many reasons dear:

1: Normaly a Release means lots of ppl connecting at the same time on each ftp server.. sometimes it's so bad, that sites crashes or the ftp transfer goes to 2 kbps (ask EA Games during their BF2/2142 patch release).

2: Prerelease is just like a bonus.. if you are excited and want to keep your hands over the xmas present before you can open it, then download the passwored file today.. either way, in 2 days everybody will have either the pasword for the torrent or direct access to the installers via FTP, HTTP or P2P.

3. Adding a P2P pre-release gives the FTP host a great relief since most of the hardcore fans will get the files via p2p... and that means less suffering for the poor sys admin :).

At least that's my point of view on this thing.. beeing a Hardcore fan, beta tester, mapper, GSP and Sys Admin.

Cheers.

[Trevortt]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

Hmm.. no FTP links? That's sad.

The torrent is as fast as a FTP anyway.

[sava700]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

In defense to Gross... I believe releasing the Passworded FTP file yesterday with the others would allow those massive amounts of players that will download this patch/mod can or will be spread out over 3 days vs trying to cram it in one day causing those server crashes or slow downs mentioned earlier. Not everyone likes using torrents and would rather use the traditional way of downloading.

Am I correct in that is what you mean Gross?

The torrent is as fast as a FTP anyway.

Not usually.. but sometimes it can be..sometimes its not.

FYI: I'm going to seed this torrent today and tomorrow from work with a 45meg pipe..so no excuses for people wanting a good seed of these.. Enjoy!

[GrossKopf]

Re: Road to Forgotten Hope 2.1: Part 2

Am I correct in that is what you mean Gross?

It's not really slow download speeds I'm worried about. It's the fact that I don't like downloading bits and pieces of a file from unknown sources through a torrent. I'd rather use a reliable safe source.