Ideas to get the Zombie Server Populated

[shan^K]

Respawn should be a must, if a CT dies he should be respawned as a zombie. If someone joins the server late they should be respawned as a zombie too because people don't want to wait for the round to end they just end up leaving.

 

[LadyFace]

Survival would be nice pl0x.

 

[kilroyy-]

Change the server to Survival Maps Only

Change the server to Survival Maps Only (Barricading / Camping)
Possible Addon maybe added: Crouching only with Pistols
Maps will have to uploaded and set up for the rotation
No Escape Maps

 

[Tiomat]

Several thoughts. I've only played on the zombie server once, but I wasn't a huge fan of the escape map we played, and can't really say I enjoy that type of game play. Perhaps the other maps are different, but I saw no real entertainment in it... it was basically run. If you had enough of a head start, and didn't get lost, you should be able to make it.

Events alone won't keep a server populated. If it's empty now (which it always was when I looked over my CS servers), it'll still be empty going forward.

-Add stats because it will keep pubs coming back
-Add more classes and maps for obvious reason
-Human classes really increase the fun in this, and I used to be addicted to a zombie server which had human classes. The classes there did not have any abilities, and were only there for show. However this would increase the download time by a lot

Stats alone won't fill a server. They may aid in retaining people, but only over the long term. I've never left a server I'd been playing on for a while due to there being no stats. If making changes to the stats for a zombie server is a ton of effort, it probably wouldn't be something I'd spend much if any time looking into. If anything, worry about this once we have more people in the server.

If you're going to have different types of maps (escape vs survival vs whatever else is out there), you may want to consider some sort of vote system to allow the players to choose a couple maps from each type. There's nothing worse than server being full on one type of map, say 24/7 cs maps suddenly going to a de map.

When I ran a server a few years ago, I can't remember the plugin used, but it was very simple to setup, and allowed for players to initiate the vote, as well as voting at the end of each round. It could be setup with certain maps that were always in the vote, and some options to put a random map into the last couple of slots. This will at least allow the players to stick to maps they enjoy, and may help retain players.

Download time could be helped with an FTP fast download setup.

I don't think more maps are needed. When I setup a server, we looked around, and read everything possible. What was being said, was the top servers out there (other than a 24/7 map), all only had 4 or 5 maps - tops. Most people really like several maps, don't mind a few others (if the server/players make it fun), and can't stand some maps. I would actually go with less maps. Find a few of the most popular maps (in whatever game style you're going with), and go with those. Especially if it's in a rotation as opposed to a vote system. If there is a vote setup, you can have other maps on the server that can be voted on that are not in the rotation. At least you could with that plugin (was CS 1.6).

As for the different types of game play, I can't really comment (as I haven't played on a zombie server in ages). But what is there now isn't working (obviously), so trying something new couldn't hurt.

But in addition to whatever changes are made, getting EGO members to spend a bit more time there is crucial. You could have an amazing server with all the best maps/mods/etc. But no one wants to join an empty server unless they know that others will be coming. I'm seeing this in the BF2 servers all the time. I know that if I join HC mixed or conquest and it's empty, that chances are I'll get a few more members in there, and then we'll get some pubs and could fill it in no time flat. I also know that normal mixed is much harder to fill doing the same thing. So getting EGOs to play and play more often is a must.

 

[Geno]

1) The maps on the server right now are terrible, need to get hannibals maps (LotR's, Predator, Stargate, FF7, etc) they'll easily fill the server

2) Remove most of the current maps cause their unpopular and can't fill a server

3) Survival zombie servers are terrible and will never work

 

[Dark_Frost]

I say lets try events for one month , once a week and see how we stand at the next admin meeting in oct. And a update would be nice with more options in menu.

 

[Jon the WISE]

Add in more classes and most importantly add SURVIVAL MAPS i hear this from several people. But also keep escape maps lots of people like it. Also events for the change see if people like it better. Oh by the way u need some maps like roy the ship it gets server populated fast u need well known maps.

 

[iEye Captain]

During events, ninja-change the map to a zombie server during "breaks" between maps.

Members will realize how fun zombie is.

They will play there regularly.

This is not a troll post. I'm serious.

 

[Rogue Sniper]

Keep your choices/suggestions coming, Ill sum what's currently posted tonight or tomorrow.

 

[zx_xmbie]

Some suggestions and ideas from moi who had a normal zombie mod server of my own before are and would be..

1) Normal and Regular server maintenance (Such as restarting, Bug/Glitch Fixing, etc)

2) Update and Add/Remove maps regularly, pick the maps that keep them different, fun & exciting to play wither you're a zombie or human.

3) Adding stats like HL:X:Stats or w/e WILL help in aiding pubbers activity, for some reason if there are stats enabled, people fight for that number 1 position.

4) Lastly, maybe reward players/community member of eGO with special admin of just map changing and kicking players off the server for ones activity and help in getting the server popular, it's all about acknowledging ones efforts.

 

[StarKiller]

Add good ZE maps...(i.e LOTR, Predator, Mako).

You want a full server add real ZE maps.

You want an empty server: Add survival

 

[TheyCallMeC]

ive been an advocate for zombie survival since talk of reviving the server started

i basically was just told by everyone that "SURVIVAL WILL NEVER KEEP THE SERVERS FULL MORE THAN 2 MONTHS!"

they went with zombie escape instead

so, uh, hows that working out then?

 

[IDigitalDeadI]

If the server ever went back to survival, I would put up all of my CC for a screenshot contest.

 

[AkatsukiX]

I think add human class too.

Example:
Assasin-Mobility and agility
Tanker-2 hit infection
Supplier-More ammo

 

[IDigitalDeadI]

I think add human class too.

Example:
Assasin-Mobility and agility
Tanker-2 hit infection
Supplier-More ammo

Assassin....for zombies? Wat

 

[Rogue Sniper]

I think add human class too.

Example:
Assasin-Mobility and agility
Tanker-2 hit infection
Supplier-More ammo

Can't change speeds, cant change infection (aka its always 1 knife), can't change ammo for just one class, its all humans or none.

 

[shazbaz]

Make an award for forums so that if you have played like 50 hours on Zombie you get it...That will keep it up for a while.

 

[Rogue Sniper]

Survival Map!!!

Trolled into making a new thread, lulz. Add more classes, stats, and survival maps.

Other: Add Chris' Blood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oDGBDUKMcc&feature=related

I like that. Ive spent a total of around 5 minutes on the Zombie escape server, reason being I find zombie escape boring. its always fun barricading up with a few friends and shooting the zombies out. So thats my choice.

Survival and Escape mixed rotation and If ZSpawn is still on there makes sure there isn't a timer of how long the Zombies have before they cannot spawn anymore (30 seconds after the first zombie is chosen I think it is/was).

Events and Mini Events would work to. Reduce knock back on all classes (by how much I dont know but not a lot but just a little in my opinion). Have a vote on which Escape maps seem to be the most fun and/or popular. Keep them and then remove the rest, and like Ive said above add Survival maps.

Survival is the best mode but in making it better i guess we can make it a event and maybe people will show up in and giving a CSS achievement Called Brains!?

Add in Survival Maps
Add barricading/camping maps into the server rotation
Possible Addon maybe added: Crouching only with Pistols
Maps may need to have their own configs


Change the server to Survival Maps Only
Change the server to Survival Maps Only (Barricading / Camping)
Possible Addon maybe added: Crouching only with Pistols
Maps will have to uploaded and set up for the rotation
No Escape Maps




either/or

both are fine by me

i dont mind playing the occational escape map

but when its a server of nothing but ZE it gets boring fast

Add in Survival Maps
Lila Panic

Events

Add in survivor maps (do not make it just survivor though) I think this will increase popularity.
Add stats, keep the stat loving people playing
Add (better) maps. Some of the maps we have are lag monsters -_-
Moar events.. keep it interesting
Moar classes, also to keep it interesting.


(change !zspawn..... pretty please? :3 )

More events and more events.

Nuff' said.

Survival mixed in with escape maps.
The gatherings mini events.
More maps.
Stats.

That doesn't keep the server populated on the long term. Events work great for a short term boost of players, but they all leave after an hour or a few hours and nobody joins to replenish the human casualties. I've personally never played zombie survival, so I can't really vote for something I haven't played yet, but I think more needs to be done than just adding more random events.

i say add in survival maps if not completely change to survival maps

having a mix of survival maps and escape maps...

Add a bunch of new eGO members.
Invite them to fill up the zombie server.
???
Most of them will when requested by higher authority.

I would say put Survival maps on with the escape maps and see what gets played more. If it's obvious that survival maps are the more popular, then we could move on to Survival only.

Adding human classes would be interesting, but I've never played a server where humans had any sort of ability, so I don't know.

I don't like the idea of increased jump speeds because I think warning and kicking for bunnyhopping would turn more people away than it would bring in, so it's probably best to just leave the jumps as is.

The way the old zombie mod was 2 years ago.........When it was nearley full all the time

I say we add Camping/Barricading maps, leave on the escape maps but have a higher percentage of Camping ones! Of course we need to keep advertising it with announcements and all that!



I really think this would attract a LOT more people! Oh and you should put in a few know maps like Lila Panic and stuff!

I'll just say what I said in my last post

-Add stats because it will keep pubs coming back
-Add more classes and maps for obvious reason
-Human classes really increase the fun in this, and I used to be addicted to a zombie server which had human classes. The classes there did not have any abilities, and were only there for show. However this would increase the download time by a lot
-If you were to keep the server to non-unlimited ammo, then in my opinion survival maps are pointless
-Also, in my opinion making events a weekly thing would not be good for the server because people would avoid it until that day because they know that most people will be on then.

Respawn should be a must, if a CT dies he should be respawned as a zombie. If someone joins the server late they should be respawned as a zombie too because people don't want to wait for the round to end they just end up leaving.

Survival would be nice pl0x.

Change the server to Survival Maps Only

Change the server to Survival Maps Only (Barricading / Camping)
Possible Addon maybe added: Crouching only with Pistols
Maps will have to uploaded and set up for the rotation
No Escape Maps

Several thoughts. I've only played on the zombie server once, but I wasn't a huge fan of the escape map we played, and can't really say I enjoy that type of game play. Perhaps the other maps are different, but I saw no real entertainment in it... it was basically run. If you had enough of a head start, and didn't get lost, you should be able to make it.

Events alone won't keep a server populated. If it's empty now (which it always was when I looked over my CS servers), it'll still be empty going forward.



Stats alone won't fill a server. They may aid in retaining people, but only over the long term. I've never left a server I'd been playing on for a while due to there being no stats. If making changes to the stats for a zombie server is a ton of effort, it probably wouldn't be something I'd spend much if any time looking into. If anything, worry about this once we have more people in the server.

If you're going to have different types of maps (escape vs survival vs whatever else is out there), you may want to consider some sort of vote system to allow the players to choose a couple maps from each type. There's nothing worse than server being full on one type of map, say 24/7 cs maps suddenly going to a de map.

When I ran a server a few years ago, I can't remember the plugin used, but it was very simple to setup, and allowed for players to initiate the vote, as well as voting at the end of each round. It could be setup with certain maps that were always in the vote, and some options to put a random map into the last couple of slots. This will at least allow the players to stick to maps they enjoy, and may help retain players.

Download time could be helped with an FTP fast download setup.

I don't think more maps are needed. When I setup a server, we looked around, and read everything possible. What was being said, was the top servers out there (other than a 24/7 map), all only had 4 or 5 maps - tops. Most people really like several maps, don't mind a few others (if the server/players make it fun), and can't stand some maps. I would actually go with less maps. Find a few of the most popular maps (in whatever game style you're going with), and go with those. Especially if it's in a rotation as opposed to a vote system. If there is a vote setup, you can have other maps on the server that can be voted on that are not in the rotation. At least you could with that plugin (was CS 1.6).

As for the different types of game play, I can't really comment (as I haven't played on a zombie server in ages). But what is there now isn't working (obviously), so trying something new couldn't hurt.

But in addition to whatever changes are made, getting EGO members to spend a bit more time there is crucial. You could have an amazing server with all the best maps/mods/etc. But no one wants to join an empty server unless they know that others will be coming. I'm seeing this in the BF2 servers all the time. I know that if I join HC mixed or conquest and it's empty, that chances are I'll get a few more members in there, and then we'll get some pubs and could fill it in no time flat. I also know that normal mixed is much harder to fill doing the same thing. So getting EGOs to play and play more often is a must.

1) The maps on the server right now are terrible, need to get hannibals maps (LotR's, Predator, Stargate, FF7, etc) they'll easily fill the server

2) Remove most of the current maps cause their unpopular and can't fill a server

3) Survival zombie servers are terrible and will never work

I say lets try events for one month , once a week and see how we stand at the next admin meeting in oct. And a update would be nice with more options in menu.

Add in more classes and most importantly add SURVIVAL MAPS i hear this from several people. But also keep escape maps lots of people like it. Also events for the change see if people like it better. Oh by the way u need some maps like roy the ship it gets server populated fast u need well known maps.

During events, ninja-change the map to a zombie server during "breaks" between maps.

Members will realize how fun zombie is.

They will play there regularly.

This is not a troll post. I'm serious.

Some suggestions and ideas from moi who had a normal zombie mod server of my own before are and would be..

1) Normal and Regular server maintenance (Such as restarting, Bug/Glitch Fixing, etc)

2) Update and Add/Remove maps regularly, pick the maps that keep them different, fun & exciting to play wither you're a zombie or human.

3) Adding stats like HL:X:Stats or w/e WILL help in aiding pubbers activity, for some reason if there are stats enabled, people fight for that number 1 position.

4) Lastly, maybe reward players/community member of eGO with special admin of just map changing and kicking players off the server for ones activity and help in getting the server popular, it's all about acknowledging ones efforts.

Add good ZE maps...(i.e LOTR, Predator, Mako).

You want a full server add real ZE maps.

You want an empty server: Add survival

ive been an advocate for zombie survival since talk of reviving the server started

i basically was just told by everyone that "SURVIVAL WILL NEVER KEEP THE SERVERS FULL MORE THAN 2 MONTHS!"

they went with zombie escape instead

so, uh, hows that working out then?

So what I'm seeing a lot of people are wanting Survival Maps to be added in, more mini-events (full events are planned for Saturdays at 6PM PST although Im moving back to college Sunday so Im not too sure about this weekend), stats to be put on, new/more zombie classes, and more maps with other maps being removed.

In addition, !ZSpawn times should be increased and humans dying from fall damage will be changed anyways. Maps need to have their own configs so they work correctly.

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Again some maps such as Mako Reactor cannot be added due to them breaking EdgeGamers' Rules and some other maps due to their enormous file size.

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So since a majority of the people want the above mentioned either this week or next, I will be uploading some more maps and changing the rotation. Survival maps will be added with map specific configs for each map unless the default works fine (escape or survival).

Some new zombie classes will be added and current ones changed (or left alone).

Stats will be added after I figure out how it will work, I've seen it done but I dont know what they did.

Events are Saturday at 6PM PST (again, Im moving back to college so its a possibility it wont happen this weekend, Ill try but Im only human).

Mini-Events/Random Gatherings... we're always looking those who help fill servers by inviting people or having an advisor post an announcement (Any CSS Advisor can for any CSS server).

!ZSpawn will be changed, human fall damage will be removed so humans cant suicide by falling, and all types of console suicides will be blocked as Ive seen too many E's, EG's and EGO's abusing these commands.

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Keep the suggestions/choices/etc coming, but realize if these changes happen I really would love to see all of you killing some zombies and help keep it alive. Also our resident Zombie of a Sinner will be happy he'll have new friends.

 

[Tiomat]

Again some maps such as Mako Reactor cannot be added due to them breaking EdgeGamers' Rules and some other maps due to their enormous file size.

I'm not sure what's up with the maps breaking EGs rules (I do not know the map, or the rules it would be breaking). But a fast FTP download was possible with CS 1.6. I would think that it would be available with CS:S. This could help with the larger map downloads.

 

[Rogue Sniper]

I'm not sure what's up with the maps breaking EGs rules (I do not know the map, or the rules it would be breaking). But a fast FTP download was possible with CS 1.6. I would think that it would be available with CS:S. This could help with the larger map downloads.

We have a fast DL. Im talking maps above 50mb bz2 compressed (so like anything that has too much custom content, or just way too big)... I dont like sitting for 20 minutes downloading a 100mb map to have it changed before I join. Me, I usually leave if this happens or if I have to wait and I know many others feel this way.