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I think custom rotation does need more maps. I know sunsettown is well liked, we need CHAOS added! 
PL Rotation, Valve maps, Custom maps.
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I think custom rotation does need more maps. I know sunsettown is well liked, we need CHAOS added!
I'll second that. I love sunsettown!!
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The custom map server is only half full almost every time I play it.
1) Toyfort is not symmetrical and no low grav is a bummer. One team always has the advantage.
2) Convoy is fun but gets kinda boring quickly.
3) Sunsettown ROCKS. Please keep it.
Fresh maps are needed on the custom map server. When I ran a popular custom map server for Unreal Tournament it stayed popular because the maps were constantly refreshed. The secret to a popular custom server is weekly fresh of content IMO. If not, stick with a solid map that can be 24/7.
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1) Toyfort is not symmetrical and no low grav is a bummer. One team always has the advantage.
2) Convoy is fun but gets kinda boring quickly.
3) Sunsettown ROCKS. Please keep it.
Fresh maps are needed on the custom map server. When I ran a popular custom map server for Unreal Tournament it stayed popular because the maps were constantly refreshed. The secret to a popular custom server is weekly fresh of content IMO. If not, stick with a solid map that can be 24/7.
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I like the rotation servers, but I've seen too many times where people drop off when a map changes; during peak hours the server can refill, but in off-peak times the server can empty out on a map change.
It's like the map change is a signal for people to take a break maybe?
imho, Payload maps > Valve maps > Custom maps
eh, too many of the custom maps are an acquired taste; there's always gonna be people who like a custom map, but is there a custom map that everyone likes?
It's like the map change is a signal for people to take a break maybe?
imho, Payload maps > Valve maps > Custom maps
eh, too many of the custom maps are an acquired taste; there's always gonna be people who like a custom map, but is there a custom map that everyone likes?
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What I dont get is why so many people hate Toyfort, it used to be constantly full when we had a 24/7 server, so we mustve went right with that somewhere
is this actually true? if it was always full all the time then why did we get rid of it to begin with? also about low grav on this map I disagree with people who think we need to bring it back. imo its nothing but a gimmick which quickly loses its appeal.
I do agree with people that additional maps should be added to the custom server. I think chaos castle and pl_strider would be a good ones to add to this server. Strider should not be added to the pl rotation server because this map is kind of gimmicky too and may turn people off.
I believe the valve maps server is great the way it is. its been climbimg the ranks pretty steadily over the past few weeks and we should give it some more time to see what it can do.
I don't remember how high Toy Fort was in the ranks at the time, but I do recall it being full a lot during the afternoon and evenings, and sometimes late into the night. It was replaced when the Heavy Update game out, and we needed a server to play the Arena maps on.
Regardless, it seems to be one of the two maps that is most frequently requested (the other being Convoy), so I don't think it needs to be removed from Custom Maps. Personally speaking, that's the only map on the server that is drawing me in currently. If anything, I think that server needs more variety, not less.
I remember enjoying Chaos Castle when we had it for a while. It's not a map I could see myself playing for hours on end, but I could definitely have fun on it for an hour or two when it comes up in rotation.
I'd be interested in Strider as well, but I seem to recall that one being a little buggy still.
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Ok, in order for this to work, i'm mpy going to search through this 5 page thread for maps that everyone wants to try.
What i need from everyone is to talk it out. That means EVERYONE In the community. And get a list of maps together that we should try on the server.
Pretend you run this server, and your telling your company that you need this and this and this done.
Scattered posts and links do not help us at all. We don't have the time to read each and every post. This is my understanding from reading some of the first couple of replies.
1. Toyfort needs gravity, and its boring.
2. Convoy is fun for a certain amount of time.
3. Sunsettown, everyone loves.
I need a detailed list. So if you guys want to continue to talk about it, please do so. When you guys come up with a file decision. Send me a pm.
NOT ALL 1000 of you. Just one.
What i need from everyone is to talk it out. That means EVERYONE In the community. And get a list of maps together that we should try on the server.
Pretend you run this server, and your telling your company that you need this and this and this done.
Scattered posts and links do not help us at all. We don't have the time to read each and every post. This is my understanding from reading some of the first couple of replies.
1. Toyfort needs gravity, and its boring.
2. Convoy is fun for a certain amount of time.
3. Sunsettown, everyone loves.
I need a detailed list. So if you guys want to continue to talk about it, please do so. When you guys come up with a file decision. Send me a pm.
NOT ALL 1000 of you. Just one.
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Add strider to custom maps, release a map pack to combat download times, and add DBHeights to custom as well.
Personally, I think it should work out like this for the Map Pack for it:
ctf_sunsettown
cp_toyfort
ctf_convoy
ctf_resortrivalry
Add:
balloon_race_v1 (http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/68736)
pl_strider (http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/65900)
ctf_chaos (http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/51239)
Should add enough variety for everyone imo.
ctf_sunsettown
cp_toyfort
ctf_convoy
ctf_resortrivalry
Add:
balloon_race_v1 (http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/68736)
pl_strider (http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/65900)
ctf_chaos (http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/51239)
Should add enough variety for everyone imo.
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Update to Convoy2: http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/45247
Looks much more rounded. Might help with the ditching on Convoy?
Looks much more rounded. Might help with the ditching on Convoy?
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As one of Convoys biggest fans, I'm ganna download this new convoy tonight and try it out tomorrow and see the pros, and cons of it. See if its even worth the update.
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Well Garden only thing i can say for certain on this is that most people dont like toyfort the way it is now. probly about 90% of the post said toyfort had its flaws. There where quite a few post that mentioned giving pl_strider a try. I have never played so i wont make an opionion on it yet. But i would say the one thing to do for sure at this point is to dump toyfort.
Maybe just look up a listing of popular custom and put the one of the top 5 on the list on the server to replace toyfort until one clicks with people.
Just to help garden out i think everyone should list thier top 5 favorite custom maps.
Mine are this
1. Cp_aqua
2. cp_steel
3.cp_Freight
4. ctf_convoy
5. pl_dbheights
Maybe just look up a listing of popular custom and put the one of the top 5 on the list on the server to replace toyfort until one clicks with people.
Just to help garden out i think everyone should list thier top 5 favorite custom maps.
Mine are this
1. Cp_aqua
2. cp_steel
3.cp_Freight
4. ctf_convoy
5. pl_dbheights
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I wouldn't go that far. Just because people are saying Toy Fort has flaws (or that it needs low gravity) doesn't mean people want to see it gone.
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Hate to say, but I disagree. More places to hide for Spy, less places for snipers to kill you randomly. An extra way to get across, and a protected way to get across. They've kinda even it out, now Snipers wont be half the team, maybe just 1/4th of it. And I can play spy cause theres more places to hide and less chance youll run into a heavy on the way, only reason I never played Spy really. also the Engies have more than just 2 places to put theyre sentries. I'd love to see convoy 2 on the server for at least a few weeks and see what the response is.
(Also, you can grab the intel from the ground and get back up. Did it twice.
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I am a great fan of toyfort and would hate to see it go as i very much enjoy palying on it. As some of you may know from when we had it 24/7. yes it has its flaws but people i know who tend to go on to custom maps to play it enjoy it loads. On a side note most of the custom maps people have listed i have never heard of 
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