Custom Map Server needs an "extend map" limit

[outlaw]

I strongly believe that the custom map server needs to have a cap on how many times the "Extend Map" option shows up when there’s a map vote. Today I joined the custom map server, with the hopes of getting to play the new maps that eGO had added, but harshly enough the server stayed on the strand map for over an hour and a half. The reason behind that was that whenever the map vote showed up, everyone keeps extending the map. Don't misunderstand my thread as me nagging and complaining how the server is being run, but my point is that what’s the point on having custom maps and adding others that we wont be able to play if the server is always going to be on strand for the majority of time? Personally I believe that the old Charlie map and its new version on DoD:S, Strand, are classic maps, but too much playing on it can make the game play miserable and ridiculous. There where some eGO's members also present during my game play that also wanted a new map to be played, for they also got tired of the same game play on Strand. Over all, I think that having a map set to no more than an hour of game play it’s the proper way of having a server set to execute. So to whom ever is in charge of running the servers, please consider on the option of putting a maximum allowed time on how long the current map can be extended.

Thanks,
Outlaw

 

[Dominion]

It has an extend map limit ... I don't know what you are talking about.

 

[LegendOfChaos13 -TR-]

yea i saw it get extended by 20 mins like 3 or 4 times at one point

 

[SpetzNaz]

I know, and I'm torn between the two options here. Several days ago, I allowed only 1 extension, and got an array of PM's screaming at me saying "if the players want it, then the players want it". So I see both arguments here, and probably need to find some sort of middle ground. How many extensions becomes too many? How many is not enough? Things to consider...

 

[Blindsfell]

recently with rtv gone, the servers numbers have gone down. also wut dom said. there is an extend isnt there. oh and next time please post in the proper section. thanks

 

[masterofpuppets]

I think the only way to really serve both camps is 2 different servers - a strand 24/7 and a kk rotation. I really don;t see another way personally.

 

[Sorvin]

Strand is a nice map... but not 24/7...

I'd say to find a middle ground... 2 extentions of 20 min each... definately not more than that.

 

[LegendOfChaos13 -TR-]

yea foy was extended today like 8 times it was on all afternoon pretty much from when i got on to about like 730ish when it finally changed

 

[Kendle]

[quote1184548491=Blindsfell]
recently with rtv gone, the servers numbers have gone down. also wut dom said. there is an extend isnt there. oh and next time please post in the proper section. thanks
[/quote1184548491]

RTV killed the server all the time.

 

[SpetzNaz]

In hopes of reaching a middle ground, I have tentatively set the extend limit to 2 extensions, and we will see how this goes. However, for a good part of the day today, the server has been running with at least 20 or so people, and so we seem to be doing better.....

 

[SturmBruder]

Nice compromise SPetz


GJ!

 

[Wanderer[Inactive]]

two is a good number, it allows you to finish up any rounds that might not be finished on the non-demolition mapsl.