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I think we did when koth_ maps came out. And I guess I'll count valve maps as well, you know, if it wasn't for the constant change between it and removing it.
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I think we did when koth_ maps came out. And I guess I'll count valve maps as well, you know, if it wasn't for the constant change between it and removing it.
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All in for the "Yes" and "Maybe" maps. All of toese maps usually have high playerbases on servers.
If we do do this, though, we need to announce it on all of our servers at least a week in advance. We should've done this with our IP changes, too, so pubs are in the know.
If we do do this, though, we need to announce it on all of our servers at least a week in advance. We should've done this with our IP changes, too, so pubs are in the know.
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I couldn't agree with this idea more. The eGO Foundry server will always hold a special place in my heart. It introduced me to a great TF2 map and an even greater TF2 community, and I'm excited to see the server grow.
If we do make Foundry into a 5CP rotation server, I would recommend implementing a voting system that includes the option to extend the current map and that has a run-off vote for the top two choices. This would ensure that every player has a say in the map selection process, allowing the server to remain active and happy. I've seen it work on other servers and have no doubt that it would work on the eGO server.
If we do make Foundry into a 5CP rotation server, I would recommend implementing a voting system that includes the option to extend the current map and that has a run-off vote for the top two choices. This would ensure that every player has a say in the map selection process, allowing the server to remain active and happy. I've seen it work on other servers and have no doubt that it would work on the eGO server.
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I kind of touched on this. Something we're guilty of as a community is, on our servers, never updating the little automated announcements that go out. For example, on other servers, a chat message would pop up and say something like:
We don't. And they rarely change. When we were working on changing IPs to the current scheme, it would've very much help to have this message circulate in the chat:
And then TF2 Leadership posts a sticky detailing the new IPs. We didn't do that, and now server population isn't that great. If Foundry changes into a 5-CP rotation, we'd need to do that.
It's not much, but it's still more awareness. I'll be dropboxing this to raise awareness with Leadership.
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The overall population across all our servers has been very low recently. This is probably due both to the IP change and school starting up.
I'm all for new maps - I play almost exclusively on our servers, and I get bored easily when it's the same map over and over. What I really want to see, though, isn't a rotation server, but a server that only changes maps upon a successful vote. So if we have 12 on 12 and everyone is having fun on the current map, then it just keeps running that map. If the majority of people want a map change, then a vote can be initiated and a new map chosen, and the server runs that map until another vote to change passes. I'm not sure how that would work on the tech side, but I'd love to play on that kind of server.
I'm all for new maps - I play almost exclusively on our servers, and I get bored easily when it's the same map over and over. What I really want to see, though, isn't a rotation server, but a server that only changes maps upon a successful vote. So if we have 12 on 12 and everyone is having fun on the current map, then it just keeps running that map. If the majority of people want a map change, then a vote can be initiated and a new map chosen, and the server runs that map until another vote to change passes. I'm not sure how that would work on the tech side, but I'd love to play on that kind of server.
So, like a vote to vote for a new map? Yeah, if there was a flaw with Valve's map voting system, it'd be that, that a command by one person should conclude that everyone wants the map to change.
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I play on foundry because I like 5CP maps the best and the Foundry community has a great collection of regulars. The community and competition is what has attached me to this particular server.
I am fine with a map rotation as long as the maps are decent and the users can vote for the next map (or extend the current one). I would love to play against my foundry friends on other 5 CP maps too.
Whenever I get some time to play some TF2 it is always sad to see 0/24 on the Foundry server and this is occurring more and more. Something needs to be done and I am certainly willing to try something to see my foundry friends more often rather than slumming on a valve server somewhere.
I am fine with a map rotation as long as the maps are decent and the users can vote for the next map (or extend the current one). I would love to play against my foundry friends on other 5 CP maps too.
Whenever I get some time to play some TF2 it is always sad to see 0/24 on the Foundry server and this is occurring more and more. Something needs to be done and I am certainly willing to try something to see my foundry friends more often rather than slumming on a valve server somewhere.
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Hey guys. To get the ball rolling, I created a Google docs poll in order to gauge the community's interest in Guacamole's idea. We're going to need a large sample size so be sure to share this with your friends, family members, pets, the guy you met at the bagel store that one time, etc.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WAIeUPyx_-fiCDK0r3Xve-YQ1xUq8oe-eHCyt4fzHYQ/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WAIeUPyx_-fiCDK0r3Xve-YQ1xUq8oe-eHCyt4fzHYQ/viewform
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Bumped to get people to vote. If Guacamole could put a link to the poll in the OP, that'd be great.
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Thanks Avo for making the survey! I have updated the OP, as suggested. I will also be distributing this survey around to all the Foundry regulars I have on my friends list.
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This is very well crafted, Guacamole and Avocado. I would love to see this happen. (I want all those maps to be in the rotation!!!)
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UPDATE: So far, we've collected 59 responses for the Foundry survey. Nice job guys! We're going to need a few more responses for statistical analysis. So keep spreading the word and keep up the good work!
^^ This. I like this idea.
^^ This. I like this idea.
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