Quake Live: Let's get started - Introduction

Posted by Koen xephyr Caeyers on 2009-03-26 21:00:01
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quake liveWelcome to Quake LIVE, the newest game in the Quake series. This game is completely FREE and is easy accessible via your web browser.

You only need to create an account on www.quakelive.com and download a small plug-in and you are ready to go.

Why should you at least try this new, smashing FPS game?

1. It’s completely FREE! That’s right, you do not need to spend any money to play this game. Just create an account and start fragging.

2. It’s easily accessible. You do not need to download and install the game, you just need to download a plug-in.

3. The matchmaking system allows you to find games of your skill level. It’s the best way to improve your skill while having fun and playing exciting matches.

4. It’s a game of superior quality. The people of id software have great experience and have proven to create top games in the past as well.
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41 months ago
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the config page helps :)
41 months ago
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Very informative!
41 months ago
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nice one Koen!
41 months ago
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You Sir, are a beast.


Nice read Koen!
41 months ago
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fu ares i offered you my config!!!!!!!!!!!111

but yes the game is sick and the article was good o/
41 months ago
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sick game!
41 months ago
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Nice article mate!

Played it before for a while but will give it a whirl tomorrow again :D
41 months ago
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instagib + ctf are quality game types
41 months ago
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nice article mate, very informative !

Gonna give it at try if i can find some time ;)
41 months ago
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will test it, need a new game =)
41 months ago
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great article Koen - should really help some people out there and a good kickstart to our Quakelive coverage!
41 months ago
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very nice article Koen.

great intro to the game and a help for others !
41 months ago
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very very good article!

been playing it for weeks and config page really helped!

cheers :).
41 months ago
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Best config + hud i have seen must be 'EmSixTeen'

Clean graphics and simple hud. Not too mention other nifty tweaks.
41 months ago
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nice article :)
41 months ago
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I currently use stermy's config, no clue if it's good or not :D
41 months ago
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percentages in Duels go for it :D -

lightning gun 40-49 percent
rail gun 60-70 percent
Shotgun 70 percent
Rockets 48-60

My stats are lower though due to my friends using it.

Clan arena is wicked also
41 months ago
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you can use your q3/q4 config too, most configs don't give any problems with it^^
41 months ago
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Roychez said:
I currently use stermy's config, no clue if it's good or not :D



Configs are just personal preferance imo. I like my graphics clean and sharp, whilst i know other people who prefare stock.
41 months ago
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SequencE said:
Roychez said:
I currently use stermy's config, no clue if it's good or not :D



Configs are just personal preferance imo. I like my graphics clean and sharp, whilst i know other people who prefare stock.


Proper conf
41 months ago
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well you get enough fps in ql anyhow, and you should just adjust the visual stuff to your own preferences

i didnt like stermy's cfg i just stole the hud :P

had it since closed beta or so, best fps game there is :) gogo play pplz
41 months ago
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[quote=Roychez] [quote=SequencE]
Roychez said:
I currently use stermy's config, no clue if it's good or not :D



Configs are just personal preferance imo. I like my graphics clean and sharp, whilst i know other people who prefare stock. [/quo
41 months ago
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[quote=xephyr] [quote=Roychez] [quote=SequencE]
Roychez said:
I currently use stermy's config, no clue if it's good or not :D



Configs are just personal preferance imo. I like my graphics clean and sharp, whilst i know other people who prefa

edited 2009-03-28 13:38:29
41 months ago
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great gameplay and addicting 5/5
41 months ago
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[quote=KNALLER] well you get enough fps in ql anyhow, and you should just adjust the visual stuff to your own preferences

i didnt like stermy's cfg i just stole the hud :P

had it since closed beta or so, best fps game there is :) gogo play pplz
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41 months ago
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Very nice article and like people said, the config page is very useful!

SteMm said:
you can use your q3/q4 config too, most configs don't give any problems with it^^


I wouldn't recommand it though, some binds in those config aren't allowed/
41 months ago
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jep it rocks!
41 months ago
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[quote=mahalokahilo] [quote=KNALLER] well you get enough fps in ql anyhow, and you should just adjust the visual stuff to your own preferences

i didnt like stermy's cfg i just stole the hud :P

had it since closed beta or so, best fps game there is :
41 months ago
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So where can i get a proper config for Quake Live? Not an expert on that topic :P
41 months ago
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Check www.fojji.se for fox his config. Ill add some more links tomorrow, really need some sleep ^^
41 months ago
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Ares said:
So where can i get a proper config for Quake Live? Not an expert on that topic :P



Ares, my config can be found in my profile and I keep it up-to-date.
You can also check http://www.stermy.com, he also pr

edited 2009-03-29 11:52:38
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[quote=posey] Very nice article and like people said, the config page is very useful!

SteMm said:
you can use your q3/q4 config too, most configs don't give any problems with it^^


I wouldn't recommand it though, some binds in those config a

edited 2009-03-29 12:17:03
41 months ago
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cmon ppl add me as buddy and duel plz :P dont be too good :<
41 months ago
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KNALLER said:
cmon ppl add me as buddy and duel plz :P dont be too good :<


bring it on rawr
41 months ago
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nice

#ql.nl all dutch player idle and peform =x

www.own3d.tv/watch/quaking-it-live,12369.html

QL movie =x

edited 2009-03-31 18:36:56
41 months ago
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ps you also add me @ QL : draven if you wanna get spanked =]
41 months ago
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draven1987 said:
nice

#ql.nl all dutch player idle and peform =x

www.own3d.tv/watch/quaking-it-live,12369.html

QL movie =x


first song already used... so I just turned it off...

edit: Decided to do take a look & well not bad

edited 2009-03-31 20:01:48
41 months ago
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jetset is a sick CTF-er tbh
41 months ago
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I agree! =D

edited 2009-04-01 10:12:13
41 months ago
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If someone wants to duel a cod4 play, here's my QL nickname -> Killbutts
41 months ago
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[quote=SteMm]
draven1987 said:
nice

#ql.nl all dutch player idle and peform =x

www.own3d.tv/watch/quaking-it-live,12369.html

QL movie =x


first song already used... so I just turned it off...

edit: Decided to do take a look &
41 months ago
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well kinda agree, he didnt pick the best frags , he doesnt even play QL actively i just send demos to him, and he made a test ql movie , tho many of these frags you guys cant even make :)
41 months ago
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draven1987 said:
tho many of these frags you guys cant even make :)



April fools are for the 1st of april, not for the 2nd... ;)
41 months ago
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SteMm said:
draven1987 said:
tho many of these frags you guys cant even make :)



April fools are for the 1st of april, not for the 2nd... ;)



idiot? cleary you opinion of quake doesnt count

edited 2009-04-02 21:31:20
41 months ago
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haha such an ego :D cant accept that those frags are shit?:D
chill wtf
41 months ago
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KNALLER said:
haha such an ego :D cant accept that those frags are shit?:D
chill wtf



[quote=draven1987] well kinda agree, he didnt pick the best frags , he doesnt even play QL actively i just send demos to him, and he made a test ql movie ,
41 months ago
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Draven with all do respect, you're 21 why are you taking such posts really serious? If you say like "tho many of these frags you guys cant even make :) ", then you're asking for a reaction like mine. No hard feelings though ;) Gl with your quake carreer :
41 months ago
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What does my age got to do with this, i mean your saying something which doesnt make sense at all, trying to be a smart ass. Im just pointing out that you and some of these players cant make frags like that which is plain facts. Why would should i get som

edited 2009-04-03 15:48:13
41 months ago
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I won't go into a discussion 'cause you're already acting childish enough as it is, & as for the configs, dunno 'bout the commands in quake live since I hardly play it though my quake 3 config worked on it just fine but fair enough, won't discuss 'bout th
41 months ago
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Gen1uS said:
, I'd like you to quote the part where I was trying to be a smartass & if it's the answer I gave you 'bout the april's fools, you just asked for such a reaction so blame yourself tbh...



I did not ask, or give anyone to give a re
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