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Tribes 2 Arena - 1.0 Final
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Copyright (C) 2001-2002 Teribaen (teribaen@planettribes.com)

You may distribute this unmodified software freely. But if you would like to modify it or build your own project off of it just let me know ahead of time, I like to keep track of those things.

To see what's new in this version see 'Arena Changes.txt'


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What is this?
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Arena is a server side gametype mod for Tribes 2 in which two or more teams attempt to eliminate each other. This is the server code for arena which you can add to your own Tribes 2 installation to enable the arena gametype.


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Who needs this?
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This package is for server operators and clients who wish to play by themselves. No client download is required to join an arena server that someone else is hosting.


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Installation
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Extract the arena.vl2 file from this archive into your Tribes2\Gamedata\base folder

Note that this distribution does not include maps. See the section later in this file titled 'Finding Arena Maps' for help getting maps.


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Configuration
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After the first time you run Tribes 2 Arena a new file will be created in your Tribes2\Gamedata\base\prefs folder called 'ArenaPrefs.cs'. You may edit this file with a standard text editor to customize your arena server.

Of course, you don't have to edit this file if you don't want to - the default values work just fine. But there may be something you want to tweak.

Note that with new arena versions your preferences file will be replaced by a new one containing the defaults for the new version. Your old file will be renamed to arenaPrefs.old so that you can use it to rebuild your options. Yes, this could be a pain if you have to keep installing new versions - but there really isn't any other way to do it.


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Finding Arena Maps
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The following URLs should help you locate some maps to add to your server.

FlyingElmo's T2 Arena Map Pack - http://maps.tribalwar.com/elmo/
BooT's Arena Map Pack - http://bapfc.homestead.com/files/BooT_s_arena_Map_Pack.zip
Ascent/Descent By Tysoft - http://www.planettribes.com/tysoft/arena/
WoodyMyrk By Juno - http://www.tribes2maps.com/cgi-bin/map_detail.cgi?id=2012
Gehenna Arena By PJ - http://www.tribes2maps.com/cgi-bin/map_detail.cgi?id=2048
Desert Fumes By Retsam - http://www.tribes2maps.com/cgi-bin/map_detail.cgi?id=2087

Or look in the Arena maps section at tribes2maps.com

Want to build your very own Tribes 2 Arena map? Take a look at 'Arena Mapping.txt'


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Clientside Packages
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There are clientside scripts for Arena, most notably the Arena Support script which adds an objective HUD (box in the lower left of your screen) and support for advanced admin/voting commands.

You can probably find them in the same place you found this archive.


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More Information About Arena
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Official Site - http://www.planettribes.com/t2arena/

For Arena news visit - http://arena.tribalwar.com


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Disclaimer
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS OR AUTHORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
