new maps in cevo rotation

[sweeb]

They added the maps cp_junction and ctf_mach3 to the CEVO map rotation. It would be pretty cool if we could get those in the server rotation here so I don't have to practice somewhere else :(

[rk-]

junction, eh? Only played that once, didn't seem to bad - mano, think you could throw these onto #2 for a test-drive? Maybe take out granary so the rotation isn't too long?

http://www.map-factory.org/team-fortress-2/all/control-point/cp-junction

http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/43802

[SniperGimp]

It would be nice if we could have a customs server here. 5-7 Maps voted by the TNR community, change em up every so often.

[Mike-KT]

we had that, it was hated.

I think the way to do it is to release a new map on the forum a couple days ahead of the server, so that a bunch of people can download it quick, then through the maps in one at a time so people don't get overloaded.

[manofphat]

We'll give the dang customs another shot I guess.
Before I bring up a new server though, the ones we have now need to demonstrate that they will fill no problem

[jkaupp]

Junction and Mach 3 are some of the best custom maps out there.

The problem with the old customs server is that there were just too many maps and it was pure customs.

If you add those into the normal map rotations with all the usuals it should be a lot better.

Or have a server that removes granary out of the rotation for one of these maps each time, like rk said.

[macattack]

i vote to add some custom maps mixed in with regular maps as well. playing the same official maps gets a bit old.

[manofphat]

I'll give this a shot soon
I'll replace granary on server #2 with one of the maps above. Which ones do you like better?

[macattack]

i think i like the look of junction however i'd like to play both. why not put one on each server or something?

ha check out this one? reminds of UT for sure:

http://www.map-factory.org/team-fortress-2/all/ctf/ctf-convoy

http://www.map-factory.org/img/map/ctf-convoy.640x480.971-0.jpg

[jkaupp]

Junction is a lot like gravelpit, but smaller.

Mach 3 is a CTF map, but smaller in scope in terms of a 'home base' than 2fort.

I tried to play convoy last night but before I could dl a map the server changed level

[Frustian]

jkaupp: I believe it is similar to Gravelpit, not Dustbowl

I like mach3 better, junction seems a bit cluttered.

[rk-]

Wow, that is totally a map taken right from UT2K4 (which was an amazing game, btw).

I don't think we need to necessarily take granary out, now that the 3-round-switch is in effect - the map never lasts that long anymore, no harm no foul. Oh, and btw mano, there's an error on one of the servers: instead of going to ctf_well, it does two rounds of 2fort. I think it was #2, but I'm not totally sure.

[jkaupp]

jkaupp: I believe it is similar to Gravelpit, not Dustbowl

I like mach3 better, junction seems a bit cluttered.

edited!

[manofphat]

I've removed granary from the rotation on #2 and replaced it with mach. Lets see how it works out.

I'll also be creating individual configs for each map soon. I'm open to suggestions.
Some things that will be per-map:
mp_winlimit (in points)
mp_timelimit (in time :p )

[jkaupp]

I've removed granary from the rotation on #2 and replaced it with mach. Lets see how it works out.

I'll also be creating individual configs for each map soon. I'm open to suggestions.
Some things that will be per-map:
mp_winlimit (in points)
mp_timelimit (in time :p )

If you took out Granary AND CTF_Well on #2 and replaced it with both Junction and Mach that might be better balanced. In map terms.

Personally I hate how long CTF_well takes.

[manofphat]

We could lower the limit on well to 3 captures - or maybe even 1

[rk-]

Did you add the map I linked you, mano? Because I'm a tard and linked mach4, not mach3 (what's the difference?).

Actually it gets worse, apparently cevo made their own version of the maps. Here are the links for the cevo maps, if you'd like to change them again.

http://files.filefront.com/ctf+cevo+mach3bsp/;9381220;/fileinfo.html
http://files.filefront.com/cp+cevo+junctionzip/;9380066;/fileinfo.html

Since it was sweeb that asked for them in the first place, we may as well add the maps he actually wanted, lol. My apologies for the fuck up :)

[manofphat]

/work
/wrists

I'll try to have these up for tonight

[edit] done

[Frustian]

Because I'm a tard and linked mach4, not mach3 (what's the difference?).

It says right in the site you linked to in the first post


VERSION 4.0 CHANGES:
EXPLOIT FIX: Engineers can no longer build in their own resupply rooms behind the glass.
BUG FIX: Engineers can no longer build on the outside sewer elevator under certain conditions.
BUG FIX: Snipers can no longer see over the sewer rocks into the other team's stairs entrance, unbalancing the outside.

[manofphat]

Does someone want to take some screenies of these new maps for the server monitor on the right side of the homepage?

[Frustian]

Sure: do you want any specific filetype/size?

[manofphat]

150x113 would be wicked. Don't worry about file size :)

[Frustian]

ctf_cevo_mach3:
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8827/ctfcevomach3il0.jpg

cp_cevo_junction:
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/4961/cpcevojunctionth9.jpg

[manofphat]

good stuff! Thanks man!

[sweeb]

I got a chance to play on the #2 server when it switched to mach4, only problem was the server didn't allow me to download the map even if my local settings were configured to allow me to do so. This probably is one of the reasons why the custom maps don't do too well... people don't feel like going out on the internet to find the files.

[jkaupp]

I got a chance to play on the #2 server when it switched to mach4, only problem was the server didn't allow me to download the map even if my local settings were configured to allow me to do so. This probably is one of the reasons why the custom maps don't do too well... people don't feel like going out on the internet to find the files.

Thats the truth. The cevo map is a bit different than mach 4 (more accesible areas for snipers), less detail, and some other minor things but for some reason always leads the server to crash about halfway through it.

Still haven't played Junction on the servers yet. I love that map.

[rk-]

Yeah, the sv_allowdownload has to be turned on :/

[manofphat]

I got a chance to play on the #2 server when it switched to mach4, only problem was the server didn't allow me to download the map even if my local settings were configured to allow me to do so. This probably is one of the reasons why the custom maps don't do too well... people don't feel like going out on the internet to find the files.

I'd double check your settings.
First thing I do whenever I upload a new map is connect myself and make sure it downloads. I've actually done this twice with this map :P

[Zanzura]

Server #2 just switched to mach4, wouldn't download at all off the server. I checked my settings, but it still doesn't work

[manofphat]

I just double checked my settings - a security setting kicked in on the web server for some reason. It should be good to go now hopefully

[coolhat]

mach4 is so fun =D

[stride]

Mach4 has quickly become one of my faves (not that there's many to chose from). It's one of those maps you only have to play once to learn. Love it!

[rk-]

Can we have it put on both #1 and #2?

[jkaupp]

We also need some Junction on one of the servers!

[FrankTheTank]

convoy looks good, but gameplay is really bad. lets get some mario kart:))

[manofphat]

Can we have it put on both #1 and #2?

I think we should probably keep #1 stock only
Not everyone enjoys customs


We also need some Junction on one of the servers!

I'll pop it into the map cycle on #2 soon

[manofphat]

I've added cp_cevo_junction to the mapcycle on server #2
The map cycle is now:



ctf_2fort
cp_gravelpit
cp_dustbowl
ctf_mach4
cp_well
tc_hydro
ctf_well
cp_cevo_junction

[rk-]

Awesome, appreciate it Winston. Now, will you touch me at the next LAN?

[Cleavage Monkey]

:p
Awesome, appreciate it Winston. Now, will you touch me at the next LAN?

Get in line RK :p

[manofphat]

jeeze guys there's enough touching to go around!