I know this should probably be in the Quake forum but there isn't as many readers there. I know alot of people missed it but Ryan is running a Quake 2 ctf server and would like people to play on it. Who knows maybe you'll be able to play against him? 
All you need is base Quake 2 patched up to 3.20 and the ip is ...

racistpuddin.dyndns.tv
pull up the console and type 
"connect racistpuddin.dyndns.tv"  without quotes
 
For all the ctf maps
ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/quake2/ctf/q2ctf150.zip
Just extract it to your quake2/ctf folder and you should be good to go
 
Other real useful quick downloads have helped a ton for how the mouse responds. 

a patch 3.21.. Unoffical but it works with 3.2 servers
     http://www.markshan.com/thesinraven/quake_II_v.3.21.htm
 
and a simple quick engine mod.. also compatible
     http://www.r1ch.net/stuff/r1q2/download/r1q2-websetup.exe

 
Once all that is installed run r1q2.. join the server and put in these console commands
 m_directinput 1
 m_filter 0
 cl_maxfps 100 (you wont see a difference but you will feel it in the aiming precision)
 gl_swapinterval 1 (controls vsync it may help some people)
 
if you dont like typing in all of that every time this is easy to use 
 http://r-1.ch/q2config.php?type=r1gl

Just so you know if you post something in any forum it becomes a recent topic and pretty much everyone will see it.

Ahhh good to know thanks :P 
Also someone posted a helpful topic in the Quake 2 forums. Quake 2 multiplayer for free? Can anyone confirm if this works?
 http://www.esreality.com/?a=post&id=1607521

It's worth noting that Quake 2 isn't freeware and is still being sold on Steam. Them distributing Quake 2 (even it's multiplayer components alone) may well be illegal. I didn't check the link so if it's authorized by Id then cool.

True but that has been around for a few years it looks like.  Either way use it at your own risk.

big useful edit for those who want to play

" It's worth noting that Quake 2 isn't freeware and is still being sold on Steam. Them distributing Quake 2 (even it's multiplayer components alone) may well be illegal. I didn't check the link so if it's authorized by Id then cool. "

Yeah its definitely at your own risk.. the files they used overall are 100% legal... and ID hasnt had them remove it and its been 2 years.. it sounds sort of safe

so anyone else going to join in? want an insane ctf match going down here

I will absolutely join in; we need more GB community servers ongoing!

Well 3 of us are playing right now! C'mon in!

" Well 3 of us are playing right now! C'mon in! "

well this post has been up since this morning :P

ty for the helpful post - got it running!

We could really use some more players, 3-4 just isn't enough.

Oh, dang. If I can find my copy and some free time, I'll definitely hop on there.

i posted a solution towards the top.. but its sketchy on how legal it is... use at your own risk

get your rocket launchers

Get your rocket launchers RIGHT NOW and get in here!

I'll join in once i get all these downloads done.  
 
Maps download speed is god damn slow.

Ah, yes. Power amp + quad damage is so overpowered.

Fun couple of matches we played! I look forward to getting some more games going but we really need some more players since most of these maps are too big! 
 
Oh and I'm thinking we need Friday Night Quake 2 or something, a little bit of organization :P

yeah we need to set a time and ryan should keep the server up :D

Friday Night Frag Fest :O

I think there should be a deathmatch server too :)

I think it should alternate between CTF and DM :P
 
Provided that's possible.

and tribes 2

I've gone ahead and switched the server over to Lithium DM. Not enough regular traffic to justify CTF, at least at the moment.

YES.. map downloads are slow though. 

" Ah, yes. Power amp + quad damage is so overpowered. "

I feel like such a n00b playing that game.  I haven't played it in quite some time, and my TF2 skills really aren't transferring (other than rocket jumping). 
 
Still having is a good time though.

tested|norm was just on there. Everyone left though :(

All this Quake 2 is just making me want to play 1 or 3.

Thanks for the game mode change Ryan, CTF was just far too empty.

although its still a bit too early for me for this type of game.. ill go mess around with tribes 2

Assuming we get someone to host a Tribes 2 server :P

i can try fiddling with it but i dont like leaving my computer on overnight with all these cats :P

Ryan needs to lower(set?) the fraglimit and   DF_WEAPONS_STAY to the dmflags so that the weapons do not disappear when picked up.

Bumping this. Anyone up for a weekly 1998 open source games night?

what games would those be? :P

I've got my CD for Quake 2 lying around. How does it get along with Windows 7 64-bit?

One of those Dl's has a trojan. At least that's what my AV program tells me. But he's oversensitive, so.. yeah.
 
I shall play Quake 2! Coincidentally, I have a copy laying around my desk.

" what games would those be? :P "

Also since quake 3 requires a key to play there is Quake Live and also Open Arena 
http://www.openarena.ws

" Also since quake 3 requires a key to play there is Quake Live and also Open Arena  http://www.openarena.ws "

" @bellmont42 said:

" Also since quake 3 requires a key to play there is Quake Live and also Open Arena  http://www.openarena.ws "

Well, then how about Nexuiz? "

I can't connect, did he shut down the server?

I wouldn't take anything this bellmont guy says as truth.