It's about that time of the year again where the air gets colder, leaves start dying, and the dead start walking. In contiunation of last year, we will be hosting a variety of FPS and RPG multiplayer events throughout the month of October.
If it involves the supernatural, cults, or any other type of haunts - you can be sure that we'll tackle it this month, as we play through an extensive catalogue featuring Doom, Blood, Diablo 2, and much more!
THE BLOOD OF YOUR FRIENDS IS WHAT WE DESIRE.
Check your answers in here
- Decemberklar
Winners will be chosen on 10/20 at 10pm CDT, then announced 10/21 at 4PM CDT on our personal stream (you will be contacted on 10/20, or at least added).
The following events have been added:
Thanks,
- Decemberklar
Alright, so it turned out that most of my PC issues were attributed to a bad PSU, I've installed a new one so that opens up a lot more for this season that originally expected.
With this, the 3 previous events/streams will be replaced back into the roster - the times are currently TBD. So we will be playing PREY, and I will be streaming Deadly Premonition & Vampire at some point.
I will keep you up-to-date for the times, but you can expect them to be later into the month.
Thanks,
- Decemberklar
Unfortunately, due to my PC issues a few changes will need to be made to both the MP event and Streaming roster. The changes are as follows:
Of course, we are always looking for suggestions - as it stands now, I will most likely fill either of the two stream spots with some frustration dealing with some old NES games. Though if you have better options, we're more than glad to hear them.
Thanks,
- Decemberklar
If you would like to stream on our Twitch Channel, or post a video to our Youtube - please contact us and we will set you up and announce the additions on this page, and our social media pages as well.
Thanks,
- Decemberklar
Unlike most of the events V! hosts, this is the first year we will be including retail games - which means titles such as PREY, VtM:R, and Diablo 2 will require a legit CD-Key to participate in the event - additionally you will need a legit Steam copy of Half-Life to participate in the Sven Coop event. All other titles are generally considered free-to-play/or will be provided to you.
If you would like to contribute hosting an event - please contact us and we will announce the additions on this page, and our social media pages as well.
Thank you, and hope to see you this year!,
- Decemberklar
Vinticuffs! is a web community based around legacy video games. Modern titles have taken the spotlight, and left older games out to dry - Vinticuffs looks to breathe new life into these forgotten games by providing tools for users to collaborate efforts to organize game meetings, advertise servers, discover new content, and discuss aspects of their favorite video games.
I've always been a huge fan of the horror genre. I don't really have the resources to actually run out and enjoy the holiday like I used to, but there's so many great horror based games that can be played to get yourself in the mood for the season!
With that, queue this string of events. It's a time to sit back and enjoy two of my favorite things - horror, and older video games - while inviting others to join along for the fun.
The core of Vinticuffs is to provide an environment for users to collaborate to play any older game together - so with that said. If you are interested in a particular game, please inform me and I can either attempt to create and host the event myself, or post it on all of the V! social media sites and promote it to attempt to get you traffic.
As for streaming - at this current time I am having heavy PC issues and am unsure if I'm able to stream in general - but if you're interested in recording a Let's Play and would like to share it with the V! channel, or would like to stream a supported game, I will also promote that as well.
Though, please consider the following.
You're right, some of these titles are not technically legacy at all. There's some different mechanics and formulas working into what's supported at V!. Newer/Popular titles will generally remain unsupported, but some circumstances make them a special case.
Each game goes through the following process: ( AGE > LIFE > HOMAGE ) - BLACKLIST
AGE, as you can presume, is the over-all age of the game. By default, the bulk of games older than 10 years (of current year) will generally be accepted. There's a few special occasions, which will be brought up later.
LIFE, some games - good or bad - simply does not retain it's playerbase long. Which creates and over-all frustrating experience trying to find an online game. PREY and the STALKER franchises highlight this critera - as while they're not quite a decade old yet, barely anyone is playing their online components.
HOMAGE is there to help promote indie developers primarily. This is for things such as Custom Total-Conversion Modifications - and indie releases that attempt to either recreate/reenvision an older video game. Half-Life 2 mod: Fortress Forever is a gleaming example of this.
BLACKLIST. Unfortunately, there are some games out there that fall under one or more of the above critera - but STILL have a HUGE playerbase. These are titles/franchises that simply are not supported. This list is still being debated in full, but things like Counter-Strike will probably never be supported at V!. The reasoning for this is so that we can protect our over-all envision, but preventing the site from becoming extremely one-sided. There's plenty of extremely active CS communities, they are still popping up daily.
Aside from monetary help for server costs (donation link will be below) - there's a handful of ways you can help out with both this event, and the community in the long run.
Advertisement! It's always good to have word of mouth traffic, since general advertisment can be quite pricey! Simply share this event; or one of our social networking links (sidebar) to your pals. It'd be highly appreciated.
Game Server Hosting. If you already have a pre-existing server running a game on the events page, that you are either not using or will let us borrow for the night. Feel free to contact me. I will want to change the server name, and possbily install some new maps - so I'll also need FTP/RCON or if you want to do it all that works as well.
If you're in need of cheap/reliable web hosting - you could always check out DigitalOcean, $5 for a small VPS. If interested, why not use my referal? (You receive $10 free credit, which is about 2 months).
Volunteer help. I'm not exactly the best web designer, I tend to focus more on the development side these days. So the V! community could always use a non-profit GFX master, Social Media Coordinator, and dedicated recorders/streamers.
Money. Money is the root of all evil; which if you'd like to donate.
@todo paypal link
All funds received before October 31st 2014 will be used to fund the Halloween event game servers. Additional funds will be used for community assets - such as web hosting, domain renewals, advertisement, etc.
Yes, I apologize. Time completely slipped my mind, so this is about 5 hours of work. Though, if you think this sucks - you should have seen last year's model.
Now who's whos bitch?!
Due to the amount of time between now and the events, scheduled times and or dates may change!
All times are 4:00PM CST, unless otherwise stated.
VoIP Server - Mumble - mumble.vinticuffs.com:36256 (Password: doom)
Free-To-Play
We will be using the zDaemon client to play. Be sure to install both DooM and DooM II.
Competitive and Cooperative gameplay time slots will be presented.
Free-To-Play
Until further notice, we will be using the MeltDown client to play.
It is suggested to install all available maps. If you want you can install DN3D, Redneck Rampage, and Shadow Warrior.
This game is rather rare for online purchase due to publishing issues.
If you are installing from CD, be sure to install the v1.14 patch.
Free-To-Play
Currently obtaining the latest downloads for you folk, hang in there.
Thanks,
- December
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Mega Server featuring ZombieMod/Zombie Escape, Death Run, and DE/FY Halloween maps!
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After installing the Retail Steam version of Half-Life. Download and install Sven-Coop from their official website.
All additional mappacks are recommended, but are not required as you'll download them from the server anyways.
If you would like to stream a title on our Twitch channel, please contact us.
The following titles that are marked TBD may either be Twitch streamed, or YouTube Let's Plays. Additional details through October.
Genre: Survival Horror
James Sutherland arrived swiftly into Silent Hill after being beckoned by his wife, who had died 3 years prior. James now needs to fight his own psyke in order to survive his journey through the dilapidated town. Silent Hill holds no willing prisoners.
Genre: Point & Click
After a car accident you wake up to find that instead of lying in a hospital, you're in an asylum with your head wrapped in bandages. Who the hell am I? What am I doing here? How do I escape? There endless questions eating away at you, and so too are the many puzzles you'll need to resolve throughout this immersive, captivating adventure.
Genre: Platformer
Johnny Dash's bash 'em and smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil Under World of Count Chuck. The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count, along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats.
Genre: Point & Click
Follow teenage protagonist Dave Miller as he attempts to rescue his girlfriend from a mad scientist, whose mind has been enslaved by a sentient meteor. The player uses a point-and-click interface to guide Dave and two of his six playable friends through the scientist's mansion while solving puzzles and avoiding dangers.
Genre: Point & Click
The wind whistles shrilly through the halls as you step gingerly over the threshold. You've just entered Shadowgate, a once shining fortress, now a dark smoldering ruin. Swallow your fear and take up your torch. In your hands lies the fate of your land... freedom and sunlight, or the dark domination of the Warlock Lord. Only you, the last of an ancient line of kings, can hope to stop the evil one from his dread purpose: the raising of the titan Behemoth and the destruction of all you hold dear.
Genre: FPSRPG
Thrust into the world through an illegal vampiric act, you are swiftly employed by the Prince of L.A. vampires. Pick your alliances through the clans, and work through the ranks to fulfill the clan's ultimate desires.
Genre: Action Adventure
Playing as special agent Francis York Morgan (call him York – everyone else does), it's your job to investigate the brutal murder of a young local beauty in the town of Greenvale. Amidst the backdrop of soaring mountains and a small American suburb, York must solve the mystery of the Red Seed Murders and stay alive in a place where supernatural creatures and a mysterious raincoat-clad, axe-wielding killer seek to end his investigation for good.
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