Thread 42458493

"We are Playing UT 2004!" Edition

>what's this?
An EQG-only Cytube stream, where we rewatch the show, the fan content, and have fun with various activities, and everyone's invited!
>Cytube
https://cytu dot be/r/EQG-Stream
>when?
Next Sunday, August 17th, at 4PM UTC.
Keep in mind that it will start an hour earlier than the last one.
>Countdown
https://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/7841122/eqg-stream
>what are we watching this time?
We'll try to save the shorts for when we go to rewatch everything again from scratch, for now we'll focus on the specials in chronological order:
>"Equestria Girls IDW Holiday Special" (WubCake made a very decent dub)
>"Dance Magic", "Movie Magic" and "Mirror Magic"
>"Forgotten Friendship"
And expect at least 4 hours of fan content!
>segment? Unreal Tournament 2004?
Yeah!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMOBd4Z2f-Y
I was thinking we could play UT2004 in the middle of the stream as a segment, considering there's a mod with EQG skins along with other pony mods, it's free, easy to install, and runs well on any PC and internet!
It wouldn't last long in the queue, which doesn't mean those who join can't continue playing with the stream in the background.
It would be cool if someone offered to stream it; nothing serious or elaborate, just capture the gameplay so I can embed it on Cytube.
>INSTALLATION DETAILS BELOW

Previous thread: >>42355370
Suggest emotes and videos!

>>42458493 (OP)
Installing Unreal Tournament 2004
>download the game here
https://archive.org/details/ut2004-3369
>extract the zip file and move the UT2004 folder to C:/UT2004
>open the folder and run UT2004.reg
>go to https://keyfrag.surge.sh/ and copy a new CDkey
>edit the UT2004.reg file on the notepad
>edit the "CDKey"="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" part inserting your new key
>run the UT2004.reg again
>play the game through the UT2004.exe file in the "System" folder
that's it
you can play with the "ut2004-win64.exe" too, but it has some issues, you can check that stuff in the archive.org where you downloaded the game if you are into that

>EQG Dedicated Server?
Of course!
>open the game and press "~" in the game menu for opening the game console
>paste the following:
open 172.237.54.144
>press enter
If "~" doesn't open the console for you, try "`", "Tab", "°", or "ñ"
It depends on your keyboard configuration

>Mods?
Yeah!
But unfortunately you have to install the skin pack mod manually in order to have each character in your menu and select it.
It's very simple:
>download the file
>extract it
>you'll notice that there will be files inside folders with names like "System", "Textures", etc.
>the name of the folder where the file is located is the same name as the folder where you should paste the file inside.
for example:
>copy the file "eg_girls.upl" from the "System" folder
>go to C:/UT2004
>go to the "System" folder
>paste it there
that's it
>EQG Skins (Mane 6 + Vinyl) Shimmybros...
https://gamebanana.com/mods/233089
Go to "settings," then "player" and "Change Character" and also your username
You can do this in-game by just pressing "Esc" and following the same steps.

>>42458494
>Other mods (They will automatically download when you enter the server)
>Rainbow Factory Map
https://gamebanana.com/mods/56553
>Cutie Mark Team Symbols (Mane 6, colored)
https://gamebanana.com/mods/35898
>Cutie Mark Team Symbols (Mane 6 + Celly and Luna, uncolored)
https://www.mediafire.com/?7869jrv4d2vjxc7
>Sunny Town Map ("Story of the Blanks" map, we probably won't play this one but it's mlp-related enough)
https://gamebanana.com/mods/56767

>what gamemodes will we play?
Deathmatch is a must, especially for the Rainbow Factory map and because it doesn't depend on the number of players in the match.
Not playing Capture the Flag would be a waste, given the team symbols mods.
also it would be funny a CTF with full RDs vs. full AJs, for example
And any other mode/map is fine, depending on what you guys are up to.

>are there plans for future mods?
Sure. More characters like Sunset and the Dazzlings would be great, and proper voice packs for each character too!
My dream is to be killed by an Sonata and hear "Too bad, so sad!"
Still, the part about which models to use is pending. It would be great if someone could make or commission low-poly models inspired by the skins we already have, and not use the modern GTA:SA models.
Any help with this is welcome!

>so, is this the /mlp/ UT2004 thread now?
Nah, not at all. This is just meant as a segment of this particular stream, to spice it up a bit.
If there's no interest, we'll just not do it and forget about it.
I'd just like to do fun activities with you guys from time to time. It would help give each stream a special touch, not make us so dependent on fan content or just "rewatching stuff endlessly," and the options are very vast!
Other ideas for future activities are always welcome!

Barbietranny slide thread

>>42458493 (OP)
Anchor for updates, links or anything happening that is important enough

>>42458493 (OP)
We're so back

>>42458503
Also, if you want to listen to the music from the Rainbow Factory map, you have to download this ogg file and put it in the Music folder in C:/UT2004.
https://u.pone.rs/bmybepfh.ogg
I'm working on installing a custom mutator so everyone can download the custom map music upon entering.
I'm also looking for (or trying to create) a custom mutator so we can use and randomize the cutie mark team symbols in team gamemodes.

Aaaaand you can add and play your own music in-game!
Just convert your music to .ogg format and put it in a folder in C:/UT2004.
https://convertio.co/es/mp3-ogg/
Then, when you're in the game, press f11 and there you can manage your playlists

>>42458494
>the EQG skins are just ported GTA:SA skins, of which Shimmer has several
Wonder how much effort it would be to make a Shimmer skin before the event
t. knows absolutely nothing about mods

I will play UT2004. I loved that game back in the day. Really cool to see you guys playing with the Ballistic Weapons mod too.

HYP
>Keep in mind that it will start an hour earlier than the last one.
Nice.

>>42458729
It's not that difficult, but honestly, I was more concerned with getting the skins working on the server and figuring out if there was actually a way for you guys to download the entire mod upon joining the server than creating mods from scratch.
And I'll admit it, I didn't know anything about modding, servers, or UT until a week ago lol
>>42458755
Waiting for it!
>Really cool to see you guys playing with the Ballistic Weapons mod too
Nah, those pics are the ones the guy who made the skin mod uploaded
We'll be playing with the vanilla weapons.
Suggestions for mods, mutators, custom maps, etc. are welcome tho

>>42458790
I downloaded the EqG skins you listed and I could select them in the options menu, but as I joined the server my game had to download the skins again. Now in my options menu I have selected Vinyl Scratch but I appear in-game as a stock player model.

Oh boy, 3 days.

Now just have to bump thread every day.

>>42458934
>>42458790
Well good news, I started an offline game and I appear as Vinyl Scratch fine. Maybe it's a problem in your server configuation, OP?

>>42458790
https://unrealarchive.org/unreal-tournament-2004/maps/onslaught/T/ons-tooncountry_final_6ded2399.html

I found this cartoon-style Onslaught map, I think it would go really well with the EqG models.

>>42458934
The files you download when you log in aren't the files to have the skins at your disposal, but rather what you need to be able to see the other skins, regardless of whether you have the mod or not. That's normal.
>>42458956
Sometimes they don't appear, and you have to change the skin to make them appear, like refreshing.
And the skin changes every time you die, try changing the skin and kill yourself.
I'm in rn and I see my skin
>>42458988
cool!
I hope we have enough players at some point to be able to play Onslaught
I'll add it to the server later.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?l=english&id=735960722

Looks like this Steam guide has a lot of useful information for things like modern widescreen support, FOV/Aspect Ratio fixes, and a curation of the best community content in general.

>>42459129
nice!

"Flawless victory!"

>>42459335
I'm on the server, come and we'll see if everything is ok

Always fabulous, even in combat.

Darlings...

Sometimes things just happen...

>>42458493 (OP)
https://ponerpics.org/images/780907
Can this be emote pls?

>>42458493 (OP)
Interesting artsyle

Thought we might have another slumbering dragon on our hooves... but it was just a volcano.

>>42459800
yeah!
but what name?
:fluttersigh:?
:tamborine:?
>>42459965
lol
I'm playing this map with bots and damn, it's really cool

>>42460201
I think :tamborine: would fit

>>42458718
Here I made a .rar with pony songs already converted to .ogg
https://u.pone.rs/bnbjivre.rar
Maybe it'll be useful to some of you to save you the work for some songs
It contains some old brony songs + remixes (and EQG, of course)

>>42461042
>EqG Party Bus
How do we acquire it

[wubbing intensifies]

I wanna shoot some barbies

not really a barbie guy but I'd love to play some UT

>>42461555
with cum

boy oh boy, i can't wait to see everyone's reactions to the memes that i send
...y-you'll play them, right, OP? buddy?

>>42461596
kys
eeyup

Sorry, thread needs to be bumped and most of my pics are lewds.

>>42458493 (OP)
Crazy how Osomatsu San never did an MLP crossover
>Jyushi-pie is so perfect I love her

>>42458938
Since no one wants to say, I will say the boobs i mean girls (and between legs) looks good in that pic.
It's a good pic. That is all

>>42462376
If we don't have a LOT more EMOTES in next stream, Will the stream be worse?
Need more emotes in stream, please.

>>42462283
Everyone should post more "random eqg pics.

>>42462411
I wouldn't say it would be better just by adding emotes.
It's not the idea to just add them for the sake of adding them.
Let's try to add good/funny and useful ones.
Suggestions are always welcome!

Also I already added some emotes and changed others since the last stream, take a look, I put them in the chat

>>42462677
>good ones
That's the trick, most are good. ;)

>>42462823
So we bribing op with pics now?
>>42462677
Is it working?

>>42462823
>>42462881
y-you fools
You can't bribe me that easily!

glad to see this back so soon. might not play unreal, but i'll damn sure be watching the stream.

>>42462943
Lol

>>42458494
Now tell me how to do it on Linux

>>42464038
I don't know shit about Linux, but according to what https://archive.org/details/ut2004-3369 says, the Linux executables are already included: ut2004-bin and ut2004-bin-linux-amd64.
Create a .txt file called "cdkey" with your cdkey inside (use https://keyfrag.surge.sh/ ) and place it in the "System" folder.
And
>libstdc++5 must be installed via your package manager; on Debian-based systems the package is likely called libstdc++5:i386
https://askubuntu.com/questions/235127/where-can-i-get-libstdc5-packages/1007783#1007783
https://myquerysolution.blogspot.com/2018/01/installing-libstdc5-on-ubuntu-64-bit.html
I'm just repeating what that site says, so give it a try and we'll see how it goes.

>>42462376
That top on pinkie is too good

Anyone up for playing UT2004 this friday night?

>>42464555
Girlstare

>>42465164
agree

>>42464202
Not him but I'll try this, I'll let you know how it goes and if there are any extra steps to get it working

>>42465332
if i have the time

>>42465332
i'd like to but my PC is broken and i don't have a proper rig rn

>>42464202
As for now I tried with the 64 bit binary and it works well.
Of course the file (ut2004-bin-linux-amd64) must be set as executable (sudo chmod +x UT2004/System/ut2004-bin-linux-amd64).
On Gentoo, it complained about libcaca not being installed, it was solved by just installing the package (sudo emerge --ask --verbose --quiet libcaca), I didn't add any USE flags to the make.conf file nor any files inside /etc/portage/package.use since it didn't give me any problems without them (USE="X ncurses opengl truetype -doc -imlib -slang -static-libs -test" ABI_X86="(64) -32 (-x32)"). It didn't complain for libstdc++ because that's a package bundled with GCC and since it's Gentoo you'll need it for an everyday use.
But, if your distro doesn't have GCC installed by default it can be installed with your package manager:
>On Debian it can be installed with APT:
>(Of course check for updates before installing)
root@yourcomputer~# apt install build-essential
>but why not just "libstdc++5"?
It got deprecated on Debian, you can install "libstdc++6" but I can't check if it works.
>On Arch Linux it can be installed with Pacman, First check for updates and then type:
user@yourcomputer~$ sudo pacman -Sy gcc
>Or you can use the AUR package called "lib32-libstdc++5 3.3.6-9" I can't check if it works.
>On Fedora it is installed with DNF, check for updates and then install it:
user@yourcomputer~$ sudo dnf install gcc
>libstdc++5 got deprecated in Fedora too, there's "compat-libstdc++-33.i686" but I can't check if it works or not.
>How do I install the mods?
Same as on Windows.

>>42466106
>>42466468
Thank you so much anon!
This will be very useful for other anons

>>42458493 (OP)
Good that you used such a good OP image since I was about to miss this.

>>42466890
You're welcome! I still have to test more stuff but I hope this helps others.

bump

soon

>>42467870
hype

>>42467870
BASED

>>42461042
>>42461305
>The Polar Express but is EQG-themed and picks up each anon at their home so they can party together, pausing the time of the normie world for a moment

Be careful to keep the thread bumped even though things have been slowing down. Sliderfag wants us to let our guard down. Don’t believe he got banned just yet, he could attack and slide us off page 10 when no one is around or expects it.

>>42468898
>"I knew they were trouble!"

>>42468637
>You comin'?
>Where?
>Why, to the EQG stream, of course! This is the Barbie Express!

>>42467870
>making a Sunset model for the UT mods
this is really going above and beyond man, greatly appreciated
I'm gonna make an effort to have it running so I can join on the horse girl slaughterhouse

>>42469128
I'll be there for my barbie wifes

Unpopular opinion: Humanized is better than eqg

donk

>>42470199
...
...
...EROTIC!

>>42470162
pre-bed donk boop

>>42467870
Is it too late to request a Trixie skin?

>>42470631
It's too late for Trixie in general

>>42470643
What is that supposed to mean? Don't hurt Trixie.

>>42469581
>>42470631
I actually didn't make the model, I found it online and it was originally made for GTA SA:
https://gamemodding.com/en/gta-san-andreas/skins/83032-sunset-shimmer-mlp-eqg.html
I tried converting it for UT2004, but after hours and hours, when I finally went to test it, it just didn't work.
Sorry, Shimmybros, I won't stop trying to finish it (the mod will exist, that's for sure), but there's no way I can have it ready for tomorrow (even so, I'll try to stay up all night trying).
Still, I feel somewhat proud of myself for these two days of trying, considering I discovered Blender a week ago and only yesterday learned what the heck UV maps are lol
>>42468620
idk why but I really love this pic
>>42469630
I'm not anti-humanization, but I can answer why objectively EQG is better. Not now tho, kinda tired
the Twi in the pic you posted is basically one of my reasons

>>42470631
>>42470643
>>42470659
It's weirdly so cute watching two trixiefags say all this to each other.

10 hours to go!

10 hours to go!

Countdown:
https://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/7841122/eqg-stream

>>42471155
Can't wait for it!

>>42470733
Tried my own hand at it using MilkShape and Blender and whatnot, but couldn't get anything to work using that model. Also tried a GMod/SFM model, but that didn't work either.

>>42471155
!

>>42471211
Were you able to load it into Milkshape?
I thought there was no way to transfer a .dff model there, also I have an unregistered version.
If I can load it into Milkshape, in theory, it should work by following these steps:
https://youtu.be/THpX3uquQ_A
Maybe it has too many vertices? Although I'm sure there are more complex custom skins.

>>42458503
Don't forget to install UT2004 if you haven't already and are interested!
>about skins
It's likely that when you first enter the server, your skin won't be visible to others, even if it was already selected.
A quick and easy fix is to reselect the character as soon as you enter the match, and when you eventually die, you'll spawn with the skin loaded correctly.
If you want to be sure, switch to a different character than the one you're using, die, and then switch back to the one you want (and when you respawn, it will take effect).

Other useful info:
Modern widescreen support and FOV/Aspect Ratio fixes:
>>42459129
Linux Installation:
>>42464202
>>42466468
Reminder that you will need to manually download the Rainbow Factory map music to hear it, or anyways you can just hear whatever music you want:
>>42458718
Here some songs ready for use in the game that may be to your liking >>42460658

1 HOUR

Countdown:
https://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/7841122/eqg-stream
Cytube:
https://cytu dot be/r/EQG-Stream
https://cytu dot be/r/EQG-Stream
https://cytu dot be/r/EQG-Stream

>>42472207
It's about time.

because of the upcoming stream sunfag and his sharty/discord crew are around and waiting to slide some threads. keep an eye on the catalog

>>42472342
Relevant https://desuarchive.org/mlp/thread/42355370/#42426966

>>42471756
Mine's also unregistered too. I had to go through a bunch of bollocks to convert the model, but then couldn't get the textures to load, did also lower the amount of vertices as much as I could in Blender first. If I had more time, I could maybe do it, but I only gave it a try last night when very sleep deprived so eh.

BARBIES ARE ON

https://cytu dot be/r/EQG-Stream
https://cytu dot be/r/EQG-Stream
https://cytu dot be/r/EQG-Stream

guys I've never watched EQG before but I'm willing to go to the dark side

>>42472441
It's good fun.

>>42472441
>ONE OF US

Dance Magic was a bit too rushed for my taste, but it's fun!
It's also always good to see these cuties
Although Zappie not being there was a bummer for me.

>250 ping to the UT server
where the fuck is this hosted?

>>42472622
But genuinely why ISN'T she in it?

>>42472748
Too cool.

>>42472728
canterlot high

thanks for the stream, OP

Fantastic stream again OP, these have both been really fun
I am needing to head out for a bit but hopefully UT might be still going later, that was an excellent addition. Thanks for going through the trouble of setting it up, I had a lot of fun with that in particular

Thanks you OP, I'm guessing with what we have left, it'll take at least 2 more streams to go through EQG entirely.

Damn stream went wayyy faster than the last one, still good though. Thanks for the stream OP, looking foward to the next one.

>>42473658
>>42473674
>>42473769
>>42473858
Thanks to you all for joining!
I apologize for not being able to be active during the last part of the stream or join you in UT
irl stuff happened and barely allowed me to do a goodbye poll.
But yeah, that was fun!
I can't wait for the next one!
Maybe September 14th? It's the midpoint between today and the anniversary.

Also, here's the playlist for today that was queued at the beginning:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk27LUK1xz1YoFiTnnqYeHb_lq7SZ3JOs
The last four videos were added along the way, I'm not going to bother putting them where they ended up because I forgot lol

>>42473939
Oh, and the UT2004 EQG server will continue to be active, it's not a one-time thing
Maybe I'll make a thread specifically for that in a few days to see if other anons want to join even though it's >nohooves, and schedule dates to populate the server.
I would also like to make voice packs mods for each character and eventually make an Sunset skin
Stay tuned!

You can use this thread while it's alive to schedule and play btw

>>42473939
>Maybe September 14th? It's the midpoint between today and the anniversary.
That could work, might need to make another thread by then because this one will either get slid off by then or be so close to bump limit after about a month that a new thread would be needed anyway.
Also, I had fun! Thank you, OP.