Well had an idea for the server

[Newman]

Well, I saw the thread posted about Ins_Samawah and it got me thinking, if all the maps are going to stay on the server, each one should have a different amount of time that it is up for. So, for example, If the map is less popular we have it run for a shorter amount of time, like we could have Samawah, again for example, run for a shorter time then other more popular maps, for example Sinjar, and have the more popular map run for a longer amount of time.

What do you guys think about this? think it is a good idea, bad Idea? any suggestions?

Also for those who don't know what I'm talking about with the Samawah thread, it basically said that its not that popular of a map with the pubs that play on the server.

 

[Kabatra]

I believe, on a map rotation server, that all of the map times are set to the same value. Now, I could be mistaken on this...it's been quite a while since I've hosted a server, and times and technology have changed. But, if it is possible, then I think that would be a fantastic idea!

 

[Cheez]

Yeah this would definitely be a great idea. Sinjar is a much bigger map than Samawah, so it would make sense to have it run on a longer time period.

 

[H! Vltg3]

I totally agree. It seems when the server is on certain maps, the population of the server drops dramatically, even during peak hours. I think a timer for each map would be great. And I also think we should shorten the map timers in general. Or we could have a timer or if one team wins a X amount of times we change the map. They are just too long, but that is just my opinion.

 

[blackhawksniper]

You can only do a timelimit for all the maps in the server, not individual ones. Also, the unit used to determine when a map changes is rounds won by a team. This means that if the value is at 10, you have the possibility to play up to 19 games before the map changes.

 

[N1ghtmare]

You can only do a timelimit for all the maps in the server, not individual ones. Also, the unit used to determine when a map changes is rounds won by a team. This means that if the value is at 10, you have the possibility to play up to 19 games before the map changes.

wooooo 19 times! thats crazy

does INS support map votes? if any given group of players votes 75% (or so) to change the map i think it should change.

 

[Dryft]

You can only do a timelimit for all the maps in the server, not individual ones. Also, the unit used to determine when a map changes is rounds won by a team. This means that if the value is at 10, you have the possibility to play up to 19 games before the map changes.

Pre-Source you could simply create "mapname.cfg" files in the same location as the server.cfg and put any specific variables that you want for particular maps in that file. It executes after the server.cfg so overwrites any default settings for that particular map. I don't have firsthand experience with the Source dedicated server, but I can't see them removing this functionality from a newer product when we had it previously.

This could be used to adjust the mp_timelimit, or other variables on a map by map basis, but it's a bit of a hassle to go through and figure out how long you want each map to run and create each config. If a map isn't popular enough to run the same length as the others, I say remove it from the rotation =P

 

[GetSomeZzz]

I agree Nice idea newman

 

[AWPerator]

RTV feature ftw.

 

[GetSomeZzz]

RTV feature ftw.

Booo!

 

[USCG Hammer]

RTV feature ftw.

I agree with this. When the players start grumbling about the map currently playing, the RTV would come in handy. I've seen a server empty because the map would not change after several rounds.

If we could get this option put into our F1 options like TF2, it might help keep the server filled longer!

 

[Dryft]

I would definitely agree with RTV

 

[Lightningcount]

19 rounds is kinda bleh. Many of you will know where I am going with this. How many of you have been on either of the servers, and after 30 minutes at the end of a round and a new one starts. You will hear this conversation every time. "When will this **** map change* "I know kinda getting tired of this map" *eg or ego* "It is set for a long time, I will have to check, and watch your language please."

I think it has been suggested before, but is there a way to make everyone switch to the other side after a round ends? I know that is a staple with battlefield 2, but I think its one of the few things they actually got right. Or make it to where you need 5 wins on a certain team to change, this would make the max round to only 9. That is a much better number really.