if we have a few friends that wanna jump on and play some unreal its all good?
Totally! All are welcome! We are listed on the public servers, but we do keep a simple password to keep out the casual troll.
Can I install UT99 natively on Linux using Steam and the OldUnreal Patch to get on the Play Retro server?
You sure can! The easiest way is through the Steam Client if you have purchased Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year edition. Here is a video outlining how to do that. Installing & Native Support Patching UT99 Under Linux (The Easy Way) (youtube.com)