So, I see we have new servers, but...

[Johnicus E.]

No Gravelpit?

I was upset when Goldrush replaced GP when it came out, but I assumed it was just for the initial GR surge. However, I never saw GP return. This really saddens me not only because GP is one of my favorite maps, but because if it wasn't for that lone 24/7 Gravel server, I never would've joined eGO!

Now, I look at the new servers... and here's my reaction.
I thought one of the servers was already running Blackmesa, am I missing something? If one isn't, awesome! I freaking LOVE Dragonhill's map.
I thought we got rid of Goldrush for Heights because it wasn't getting much traffic? Also I coulda sworn we have a server for Goldrush ATM... I must be going crazy.
Another 2fort server, but with instant respawn? IMO, bad idea. Instant respawn 2fort never ends. People join and leave a short while later due to the endless stalemate.
Also, Toyfort? That's outta left field. Never played on it much, I'll have to see what it's like.

So, who's with me? Bring back the greatness that is Gravelpit!

 

[Morbo]

I was really hoping for Gravelpit's return as well.

I'm not a fan of instant respawn on 2Fort, but many people are. This exposes eGO to that crowd.

 

[westside]

insta respawn 2fort is ok, just usually ends up being crazy sniper fest

as for toyfort, i agree it seems to be out of left field, but it seems like an ok map, kinda small for our server side though imo

 

[s3rv0]

Well my old roommate loves instant respawn 2forts, and there are days where he wants to practice as [insert class here] and fool around, so he'll find an instant respawn server just so he can practice without long wait times. If there's any substantial demand for the instant respawn servers, it's probably worth trying it out.

Toyfort..meh, not my favorite map, that's for sure. It's alright I guess. Same as instant respawn 2fort, it's worth a shot to see if it catches on.

As for your gold rush question, I believe toyfort took over gold rush's old server, and now this one is replacing it. I may be mistaken, but that's what it looked like to me when I saw my favorites this morning, before adding the new servers.

I'd like to see a gravelpit, again, too. I don't play alot of maps (gold rush, dustbowl, occasionally 2fort when people aren't turtling or ignoring capturing the flag and turning it into team deathmatch), but that was one I really liked. I know during peak hours it was packed, but as for off-peak I'm sure it probably cleared out. Ideally we want to find the maps that stay jam-packed all day long, or at least not empty all day.

 

[Morbo]

http://www.edgegamers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=39241&page=2

And for anyone complaining about the fact the we dont have gravelpit around...hmm why dont you just wait and see. I heard we were getting 3 new servers, and since Goldrish originally took over the box that had TWO servers on it, getting those two servers back maybe doesnt count as a new server. So the new box at the moment has TWO maps on it, and I am awaiting to hear if it will get a third like the original plan that was discussed on vent in the meeting.

 

[Macaroni]

Blackmesa is better. Just keep saying that to yourself.

No, seriously, I liked gravelpit but am going to stay on Blackmesa most of the time.

 

[Beta]

good things come to people who wait, and there are other gravelpit servers guys, were not limited to eGO servers

 

[Dragonhill]

Blackmesa is better. Just keep saying that to yourself.

No, seriously, I liked gravelpit but am going to stay on Blackmesa most of the time.

my hero

~D

 

[Lafinass]

Ditto on Blackmesa, we really gotta get people in there and push up its rank.


Toyfort, while one of the coolest looking maps ever, has terrible gameplay IMO. It does a superb job of making you feel tiny, but it's so straight line it ends up being just a bloody mess at one choke point.

 

[Beta]

Ditto on Blackmesa, we really gotta get people in there and push up its rank.


Toyfort, while one of the coolest looking maps ever, has terrible gameplay IMO. It does a superb job of making you feel tiny, but it's so straight line it ends up being just a bloody mess at one choke point.

agreed. its a mess with about 4 sentries, but its fun

 

[Vainiac]

gotta say great job to the people who are bringing in new servers for the clan.
I have to agree with the OP tho, i miss gravelpit, it was the server that brought me into the clan, but i'll be patient and see what happens. the guys who control the servers are really good at booting out maps that aren't popular

 

[Prince Abu]

Gravelpit was the best map ever created.
But ill wait, im sure itll come back eventually.

 

[Johnicus E.]

good things come to people who wait, and there are other gravelpit servers guys, were not limited to eGO servers

You'd be suprised...there are very few 24/7 GP servers, maybe 3 or 4 by my count, and they're always empty. >_<


Good to see I've got people agreeing with me though.

 

[Legend]

Trade a goldrush for gravlepit. The instant respawn 2fort is just awsome XD

 

[Michael Scott]

I agree.

Gravel pit needs to come back in my opinion. its on of the best valve maps. Great gameplay is awesome. I understand why we need a goldrush. But Blackmesa, its a cool looking map, but its just too busy for me. (I'm just not a fan.) Toyfort is pretty fun though. But it gets old.

SO yes, gravelpit for the need!

 

[Dragonhill]

I agree.

Gravel pit needs to come back in my opinion. its on of the best valve maps. Great gameplay is awesome. I understand why we need a goldrush. But Blackmesa, its a cool looking map, but its just too busy for me. (I'm just not a fan.) Toyfort is pretty fun though. But it gets old.

SO yes, gravelpit for the need!

Blackmesa: was designed as an "advanced" style. It was meant for players that have played the stock maps over and over month after month. That being said there are reasons why the stock maps are popular. Many players want (or need) to have maps that are familiar AND have a simple layout. With in those parameters a player can make their game experience as complex or simple as they like. Blackmesa does not allow for a simple experience due to the gates and the circular layout.

My next map will most likely be a bit more straight forward in the layout. But prob just as nasty when it comes to tactics.

Guess what i'm saying is i understand when not every one likes to play Blackmesa. I have to stop after about 2 hours if we keep going into over times for 10 minutes a match.
~D

 

[GardenGroveVW]

is this ever going to end?

locked



BANG, garden's dead. Head exploded to many I WANT THIS MAP posts.