First Strike Forums — FS torrent release?

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-25T21:15:32Z

Slave1 wrote:

so i guess there is no torrent lol?

As the devs have explained, they are not allowed to distribute the file before lucasfiles.
There will however be a torrent as soon as possible after that.

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-25T20:59:58Z

so i guess there is no torrent lol?

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-23T17:34:26Z

hey if ur afraid of scary hackers just download from fileplanet .... even though torrents dn't have hacker..... and VERY rarely have viruses

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-23T07:52:05Z

Yea they won't be able to access your computer... GOT IT? Its not liek some hacking gateway or some crap like that... jeez.

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-23T01:35:16Z

no the files on your cpu not the download thats what i was talking about

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-21T08:45:57Z

once anything like a mod is releade everyone can acces the files if they have downloaded it.
you dont any hacking skills for that

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-21T08:25:31Z

what about hacker they could acsess ur file of they download the same file so release a torrent zip rar anything just a choice

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-20T22:06:28Z

And while I'm sure this mod wont have any problems finding mirrors like Gamershell, crowded public mirrors just isnt enough for us with decent connections(20mbit+).

That's the good thing about torrents. With ordinary downloads high traffic is an obstruction, but with a torrent it's a good thing as it means more people sharing the file and files downloading faster.

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-20T21:13:46Z

I once downloaded a new demo of , I think it was Supreme Commander, both via server and torrent.

The torrent was done right after Fileplanet finally started sending the file lol.

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-20T20:23:03Z

RagNoRock wrote:

I do not see the torrent, its typicaly slower then direct downloading and very variable.
If you want to pause downloads just get a download manager and pause, stop, resume any regular direct download. Torrents should remain for small/illegal stuff that does not want alot of publicity. A mod like this can get hosted on big fast servers so torrenting is unnecisary.
http://www.gamershell.com/ has some nice servers on it

You are so wrong its hard to describe with words.

First of all, torrents is indeed the fastest way to download things if there are enough good seeders, and you are qualified enough to configure a few settings.
Secondly, torrents are ideal for large files, legal or not. Its often small files that are unnecessary to host on torrent(unless you have a very slow connection.
And while I'm sure this mod wont have any problems finding mirrors like Gamershell, crowded public mirrors just isnt enough for us with decent connections(20mbit+).

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-20T19:35:28Z

I do not see the torrent, its typicaly slower then direct downloading and very variable.

If you want to pause downloads just get a download manager and pause, stop, resume any regular direct download. Torrents should remain for small/illegal stuff that does not want alot of publicity. A mod like this can get hosted on big fast servers so torrenting is unnecisary.

http://www.gamershell.com/ has some nice servers on it

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-20T19:11:25Z

Inlcuding the torrent in the zip sort of defeats the purpose of downloading via torrent eh?

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-20T18:42:12Z

In short, you download a microscopic file called a torrent, and then feed it into Torrent program like BitTorrent or Azereus (sp.?), which then starts downloading the actual file for you, in bits and pieces from fixed sites and others who have downloaded it. Once you've downloaded the mod file, you help others download it by hosting it. All you have to do is leave it in the directory you downloaded it to.

As for download means, have LucasFiles host both a torrent and a zip. Or include the torrent in the zip. That'll work too .

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-20T16:34:52Z

Greg997RS wrote:

excuse me guys but what is a torrent? and are you going to release the game in the night of thursday(i mean the first hhour of the 28th) or are you going to release it in friday morning?

I allready explained what a torrent is, and linked to plenty of information about it.

Re: FS torrent release?

2007-09-20T15:40:29Z

excuse me guys but what is a torrent? and are you going to release the game in the night of thursday(i mean the first hhour of the 28th) or are you going to release it in friday morning?