Time to add some new TF2 Maps..

[rk-]

I've come in contact with a couple new TF2 maps that I think would fit nicely in the rotation, and stave off a bit of boredom with the same 6 maps going over and over.

cp_lazytown
cp_warpath

Also, is there a chance the rtv system could be added to the server? To limit those 10-0 poundings that happen with unbalanced teams?

[Fabulous D]

lol lazy town (call the police!)

[The Killing Joke]

Will Stephanie be there???

:))

[manofphat]

I really like the idea of sticking to a map cycle because each map gets the same amount of playtime instead of having 3 maps that end up getting played over and over. If it's unbalanced teams that you are worried about, that's something I can look into.

As far as customs go, I don't mind putting them on as long as they are well designed. I'm still a little busy with getting things running smoothly right now so I can't dedicate the time needed to get the customs tested and loaded.

[The Killing Joke]

I really like the idea of sticking to a map cycle because each map gets the same amount of playtime instead of having 3 maps that end up getting played over and over. If it's unbalanced teams that you are worried about, that's something I can look into.

As far as customs go, I don't mind putting them on as long as they are well designed. I'm still a little busy with getting things running smoothly right now so I can't dedicate the time needed to get the customs tested and loaded.

Umm - how many TF2 Servers do we have??? Doesn't it sound like a 'no brainer' to fill one with Customs, and see how the Members take to them? So, when can we have those up, hmm?

:))

[beejay]

I think the main problem with the idea of adding custom maps is that the user created maps suck right now. After a while, the people that are spending a lot of time and effort on their maps will put them out and they will be a lot higher quality. I say stick with the official maps, even if they get a bit stale sometimes, the custom maps as a whole are pretty terrible right now.

[The Killing Joke]

So, you've played both of the Custom Maps that have been proposed? What do you find are lacking with cp_lazytown and cp_warpath?

[lefty]

new maps would be amazing. ive stopped playing tf2 partially cause i got bored of the maps.

[beejay]

Warpath is too big, meandering, and has horrible textures. Not a good translation. Lazytown is too cramped of a map with only 2 entries at each capture point. The props are mostly sized wrong, and the textures aren't too great there either. Neither of them "feel" like TF2.

Custom maps can be a good "break" from the normal game and there are a few servers out there running all customs. But to be put onto a "serious" server, I just don't feel they are ready. These are just my opinions.

[Knight Templar]

Instead of 24/7 Dustbowl, could Server #3 have RTV?

And I think something should happen with the 10-0 games, it gets pretty discouraging after a while.

[manofphat]

I think the 24/7 dustbowl is doing too well to switch it. If anything server #2 would be the one that needs to be revamped

[krayziegh0st]

yeah those maps are excellent

[rk-]

Warpath is a pretty ugly map to be sure, and you can get trapped on lazytown because the last point is tough to get with just a half-decent defense, but it would shake things up a bit - they aren't up to the standards of the official maps, but they're easily the best things out there so far. Either way, just throwing it out there :) And if anyone else comes across a good custom map, post!