I've added an embedded IRC webchat client to the IRC page that connects directly to #wadhost on irc.esper.net. For those who don't have an IRC client to connect with this is a quick and easy way to get access to the channel. I hope someone finds it useful. :)

There may be some downtime for wadhost servers next month. This will not affect wadhost or wadtemp, but only the game servers. This may consist of the entire month, because I'm not sure I'll have the spare cash to drop on the bill. Stay tuned, I'll keep those concerned posted.

Sorry for any inconvenience. :(

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Sorry about the broken registration, forgot I'd enabled that user field. It should work fine now.

It might be worth mentioning that I am still taking server hosting requests for odamex, skulltag, and ZDaemon. I can't guarantee that every request will be met, but I will definitely try to host the most interesting ones.

Submit your request here.

It's finally ready! This area will stick right along the old wadhost's themes. The only difference here is that your file will only remain in the /files/ directory for a total of 18 days. Your file will be permanently deleted at that point. This area is intended for those of you with rapid release cycles. If your file is removed after 18 days, you can re-upload it.

First, check out the WadHost Temporary Rules

Then start uploading!

I will be solving the issue with the temporary area shortly. Sit tight. Also, please go to this thread on the forum and give ideas for organizational structure if you can.

There seems to be a bit of confusion about what is allowed to be uploaded to the archive. The "Upload" page that is linked above is for FINAL RELEASE, or EXTREMELY SLOW RELEASE CYCLE MODS ONLY! The files here MUST INCLUDE A TEXT FILE FOLLOWING THE IDGAMES GUIDELINES. Your file will be rejected if it does not take these rules into account.

There is a temporary area linked above. If your file does not fit the criteria above, that is where it goes.

You can now add files to the database. Size limit is 90MB. I am still adding categories, and I will be adding tags to note port compatibility, along with other information, at upload time. For the moment ensure you include a readme along the idgames guidelines. Also ensure that you put all of this information in the description for the upload.

Remember, the database on the main site is for final releases and slow release cycle mods.

Yes, wadhost is coming back. There will be a serious restructuring to make management of uploads easier, and to ensure that the central directory does not swell to an exorbitant size too soon. First and foremost, let me explain what you see at the moment.

This Place
This is going to be the new portal for final, close to final, or slow release cycle mods. All files here are thoroughly inspected before addition to the database, and are stored permanently. Each file will get its own page with a description and screenshot. To upload a file for addition to the main database you *MUST* have a readme included. You can find more information on what needs to be in this readme on the FAQ page.

The Old System
Now the next step involves the old way of doing things, and a new twist on it. There will soon be a temporary uploads section. This section will store files for only 14 days. After the 14 days have passed, they will be wiped from the directory, and you will have to reupload if you want it stored there longer. This directory will not be added to the default GetWAD and Wadseeker lists. You will have to replace the URL in your port's server configuration to get files from this directory. Files in this directory will be submitted to moderation and automated scans. There were serious issues with multiple same-name versions on wadhost, and it caused serious compatibility issues. This is a step being taken to prevent that.

New Projects
I have, for some time, been working on a system to allow for the creation of servers from a web-based panel. This will be mocking the basic functionality of oblacek, but will also include the ability to upload and host your custom mods. This will cover skulltag, zdaemon, odamex, and FreeSpace. There will be more on this later.

You can voice any comments/questions/concerns here.