halobc.com | Battle in Halo CE for Bitcoin | Free to play(BETA)| Free 0.035 ฿ |

[emsjvh]

I have started http://www.halobc.com in hopes of bringing some joy to the Bitcoin community.

For a full tutorial on how to join the game please visit http://www.halobc.com/join-game.html.

Summary : In short you play against others in either Slayer or Team Slayer matches on Halo Custom Edition. I figured instead of gambling I can put my money to better use by hosting/funding a dedicated Halo CE server, Ventrilo server, and a server bank roll for the matches.

Because the server bankroll is funded out of pocket you don't need to spend any Bitcoin in order to compete.

Game Play : The Slayer match provides the opportunity for players to win 0.035 ฿ (Only one person can win the bankroll for this match).

The Team Slayer match allows the winning team to win 0.025 ฿ divided amongst themselves equally.

Hours of Operation : The server runs 24/7 however Bitcoin matches only take place currently on Saturdays.

The Saturday matches begin at 7pm eastern daylight time and ends around 8:45 - 9:00pm.

Payouts : After the match has ended payouts are sent.

Fairness : In order to prevent aim bots I have installed server addons to detect aim bots. I will also compete in every game to make sure no one is cheating. When I compete in Team Slayer and my team wins I will ask the losing teammates to choose a number from 1 - 10 and whoever answers correctly gets my cut that way I do not profit per game. If I happen to win a Slayer match then the winnings will be sent to everyone in the game (except for me).

For full information on how to join the server visit http://www.halobc.com/join-game.html.

Sever Specifications : All servers are ran on PCI express SSDs along with Intel quad core processors for an optimal gaming experience (hence the low ping values). The servers are also DDoS protected to provide 24/7 up time.


If you would like to have "priority" access to the upcoming server matches reply to this thread. Matches are first come first serve unless you reply.

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[Parks56]

This is just amazing! I am already a big fan of halo and now there are rewards  ! ,maybe add the CTF ones too?

[a1choi]

If you're paying out of pocket for the rewards, how do you make any money?  Paying out the rewards and the server costs without a fee is crazy!  unless you're a generous benefactor.  =D

[Arrogantx]

I played a few games tonight, and I received a small reward just for playing a game   Halo CE is a classic man. Thanks for throwing this together It has great potential.

[zenojis]

This is an awesome idea! I don't understand how you can fund it though. You aren't giving away that much money, but it will add up over time. I came to this thread expecting it to work something like everyone buys into the game and winner takes all.

[wayneyoyo]

you need to have the game halo ?

[Rulishix]

you need to have the game halo ?

Nope. Gotta have Battletoads. Play with Rash. He rocks!

[emsjvh]

If you're paying out of pocket for the rewards, how do you make any money?  Paying out the rewards and the server costs without a fee is crazy!  unless you're a generous benefactor.  =D

This is an awesome idea! I don't understand how you can fund it though. You aren't giving away that much money, but it will add up over time. I came to this thread expecting it to work something like everyone buys into the game and winner takes all.

Like I said I get satisfaction from bringing joy to the BC community especially us Gamblers!

I'm not rich but I'll maintain it enough to get decent rounds going.

Madz was the best player tonight he was payed more than 0.0008BTC (His payout proof is below).




Total of 5 payouts to users who participated tonight.

[MadZ]

Fun games tonight, felt good to play some CE again. Confirming I did get paid by the way, which was a nice  bonus. Solid server/connection, hope to play some more games soon. Would be nice if Blood Gulch and/or Snipers were added into the rotation in the future, and maybe a pistol start on Battle Creek instead of plasma pistols. Still, ran excellently for this being the first day of this being up.

[emsjvh]

Fun games tonight, felt good to play some CE again. Confirming I did get paid by the way, which was a nice  bonus. Solid server/connection, hope to play some more games soon. Would be nice if Blood Gulch and/or Snipers were added into the rotation in the future, and maybe a pistol start on Battle Creek instead of plasma pistols. Still, ran excellently for this being the first day of this being up.

I'll look into having a custom game of pure Sniper Rifles, Pistols , Shotguns, and Assault Rifles.

[Mintograde]

Love the idea, I'll be there for the FFA!

I'll be recording all my games, too, in case any shenanigannery needs to be verified.

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[mdzedzej]

time to go pro again

this sounds like alot of fun

[emsjvh]

you need to have the game halo ?

Yes you need Halo CE. Any version of Halo CE should work on the server since I configured it to work with all clients (except the Demo trial).

If you need help finding Halo CE visit http://www.halobc.com/join-game.html for more information.

[emsjvh]

EVERYONE IS FREE TO JOIN HOWEVER YOU MUST FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOINING THE GAME LOCATED ON THE halobc.com WEBSITE!!!

Update for  3/22/2014 7:00 PM US Eastern Standard Time Match.

Slayer Match starts at 7:05PM US Eastern Standard Time.

If your username states "[Unconfirmed]" please reply to confirm that you will be attending tonight if your spot is unconfirmed 10 mins before 7:00 PM US Eastern Standard Time I will open the spot to allow other players a chance to play on a "First come first served basis".

If a match states "Open spot" in the list you can reply to this thread see "Open Spot Clause" for more information [Please reply with "Slayer" or "Team Slayer" that way I know which one to add you too].

Please use your same username in Bitcointalk for Halo CE and Ventrilo.

Open Spot Clause : If you're listed in Slayer you cannot secure a spot in Team Slayer and vice-versa. However If you're able to join due to a open spot (assuming no one confirms the spot 10 mins before game start) you're allowed entry.

If you're in neither of the matches and you reply to this thread you will be confirmed.

Map : Battlecreek (Beavercreek)

List of priority access users for tonight's Slayer Match :
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
emsjvh (Mod)                 [Confirmed]

List of priority access users for tonight's Team Slayer Match [5 Open spots reply to this thread stating "Team Slayer" to secure]:
emsjvh(Mod)                 [Confirmed]
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot


Update for  3/23/2014 6:00 PM US Eastern Standard Time Sunday Bonus Match.
Bankroll for this match will be 0.009 Bitcoin the gamemode will be Team Slayer.

Map : Blood Gluch

List of priority access users for Sunday's bonus match Team Slayer Match [6 Open spots reply to this thread stating "Team Slayer Sunday" to secure]:
Speaker [Confirmed]
emsjvh (Mod) [Confirmed]
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot
Open spot



Madz and I will be recording tonight's match. I will create a YouTube channel for match gameplay and post the results in a screenshot including BC payouts.

Tutorial for joining game if you're confirmed ttp://www.halobc.com/join-game.html.

[Speaker]

;~; I work from 8pm - 2am est time. I wanna do this!

[emsjvh]

;~; I work from 8pm - 2am est time. I wanna do this!

Made a bonus match just for you enjoy!

[Mintograde]

Did I miss the signup? (too many people before me?)

[emsjvh]

Did I miss the signup? (too many people before me?)

No in the above post https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=524547.msg5843513#msg5843513 you'll see "Open spots". Just confirm which ones you want to play.

For this time only I'll make an exception to the rule and allow players from the Team Slayer match today to play on the Sunday Bonus match.

[Mintograde]

Can I be a standby player for the Slayer match, in case someone doesn't show up? Would rather not do TS.

[emsjvh]

Can I be a standby player for the Slayer match, in case someone doesn't show up? Would rather not do TS.

Yes just join the Ventrilo server.

[Arrogantx]

I'd like to join, thanks

[emsjvh]

Direct IP :  192.95.29.206:2510
Password : hotdog

Post your withdrawal address we need more players I'm in game right now with 2 other people.

[Mintograde]

Prize received, thanks so much!

[Arrogantx]

1HZLa2EQ8ST2r8D8E3v8odMVykZRALWgAy   deposit address thanks. for future games.

[Speaker]

Aww no match today? Guess nobody else wanted to play but me lol

[emsjvh]

Yes the match is still on!

If no one else shows up it will be just me and you.

[Bates]

Great way to earn bitcoins and have fun at the same time. Thumbs up!

[AnDroid]

If you can manage to run games on Sunday too it would be awesome! You've got my support.

[C3fal3xin]

Works like a charm! i suggest this server for every Halo player and bitcoin lover:)

[DJing]

i can confirm that it is working (at least if you win I've never lost a game:) )

[emsjvh]

If you can manage to run games on Sunday too it would be awesome! You've got my support.

Sundays it is!

I'm going to have matches from Friday-Sunday.

[Desmond88]

Great work OP! I hope I can manage to join the server on Sunday but I won't give any promises! Anyway have fun guys!

[Ellen18]

Very noble idea. I think that you should add some ads in order to get some profit too. In this way you can make the prizes a little bit higher (although they are fine now!).

[emsjvh]

Very noble idea. I think that you should add some ads in order to get some profit too. In this way you can make the prizes a little bit higher (although they are fine now!).

I prefer not to have Ads on my website. I might setup a donation address in the future however I think I can handle the CE game's bankroll for now.

[FloRidah]

I hope the servers won't lag. I really hate when there is lag. It doesn't matter if I am from Europe right?

[G4ngSt4]

Which mode do you like best guys? Can we make a team or should we play individually? I prefer single matches!

[hellraiserUK]

Halo server with an opportunity to earn bitcoins? Sounds like a great offer!:) I can't promise being there for this weekend but I will certainly try!

[Great_Runner]

I can confirm that it is working. Thanks a lot emsjvh and see you around on 192.95.29.206:2510

[ironwoman22]

i think that the rewards for single players should be lowered and the prize for the team players should be increased. Anyway this is a great idea from the thread starter. Cheers!

[b!z]

I'd love to play, but the ping is pretty high for me

[Jokerit]

I'd love to play, but the ping is pretty high for me

Could I know your location? Because I am worried about the ping too! I guess the ping should be under 100 in order to play properly?

[kaoticONE]

So today is the big day? I won't have the opportunity to play today but I wish you luck guys! Make sure you write your impressions here

[Mintograde]

Put me down for the Slayer match if there is one this weekend!

[emsjvh]

Mintograde due to my fiances at the moment I'll have to lower the Slayer matches bankroll payout.


Yes there will be a match today!

Just use your Bitcoin forum username to play.

[Mintograde]

Did I miss it? Nobody's in the server or on vent.

[emsjvh]

I'll push it back till 8PM.

No it hasn't started yet.


Password once again is hotdog


Match is going to start very soon.

[Mintograde]

Thanks for the game and the bitcoin!

Here's the game from my POV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgwiKGELqp8

[loomofthefruit]

Hey guys was it fun? How many players join th server...and were there any PROs?

[a1choi]

mintograde played like a pro.  the other guy had no chance.  25-0.  a couple insta spawn kills.  pretty sick.

[emsjvh]

Mintograde is a pro-gamer.... literally.

[NoName801]

The feeling when you read this thread and it is Monday Never mind the weekend will be here soon so I will certainly give this server a try!

[OZborn]

Did the games took place this weekend? I'll be glad to join one if they are still available for the next weekend!

[Rulishix]

I wonder if this is being tested for people to go up against each other betting btc and the host just takes a fee for hosting because that is genius!

[emsjvh]

I'm in the works of having a 24/7 Halo CE server with automatic payouts.

I'll keep you guys posted.

[Mintograde]

I'm in the works of having a 24/7 Halo CE server with automatic payouts.

I'll keep you guys posted.

Awesome!