Map Test Gameday for 01-24-09

[Dox]

Sorry for the thread delay :(

This event, like the last event, everyone who submits a map will get a 30 minute slot. If more then 10 people submit a map, then everyone gets a 20 minute slot.

Now if you have a map that is closing in on "Final" status, I will consider that map having a 40 minute (if 10 or more submit, 30 minute) slot. Still counts towards the 10 maps.
Event will begin at:

Central European: 7:00PM
UK: 6:00PM
Eastern: 1:00PM
Central: 12:00PM
Mountain: 11:00AM
Western: 10:00AM

Event will take place at:

US TF2Maps.net Server: 72.233.93.233:27015

Submission Rules:

Please submit all maps by 6 PM EST on Friday

Map Submission Structure:
Map Name (ex. ctf_mycoolmap_b2 )
Link to map download
*downloads from TF2maps.net preferred but not required.
NEW! Your Timezone, Required info so I can schedule you in properly.
Optional: Link to discussion thread.

Time|Map Name|Author|Download Link|Discussion Thread
1:00PM|cp_vulture_a1c|MrMuffinMan| http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=932 | http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4222
1:30PM|pl_reservoir_1_8|Ezekel| http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/74724 | http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4665
2:00PM|pl_waste_a6|Icarus| http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=945 | http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4432&page=12
2:30PM|pl_zig_b8|Big Rexy| http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=949 | http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4689
3:00PM|cp_dustribute_a6a|GrimGriz| http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=942 | http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4959
3:30PM|cp_southside_a1|Baysin| http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=944 | http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4991
4:00PM|pl_stovepipe_b3|Nineaxis| http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=922 | http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=3891
4:30PM|cp_timber_b1|cornontheCoD| http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=948 | http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4482
5:00PM|ctf_spacebase|meatpopsicle| http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=895 | http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=95&page=5
5:30PM|pl_ghost_town_a5a|TheDarkerSideofYourShadow | http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=710 | http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=3806

[Icarus]

YES!

pl_waste_a6
The purpose of this update was to test if a faster cart improves gameplay flow.
Download: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=945
Time: Must be before 4:00 EST
Discussion: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4432&page=12

[Icarus]

BTW, what happened to starting earlier? Maybe starting at noon EST was a bit too early, but the server got a full pop a few maps later.

Can we try 1:00PM EST?

[Armadillo of Doom]

I was thinking we'd do this next weekend, but s'all good. If we keep getting such heavy traffic like the last few, we'll need to have gameday over multiple days and/or servers.

[Nineaxis]

pl_stovepipe_b3 (Stovepipe Wells)
Download (http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=922)
Timezone: CST (GMT -6)
Discussion (http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=3891)

[TotalMark]

I don't want to be a nitpicker, but are you sure you want to plan so far ahead for a gameday? (Check your date:p)

[Ezekel]

pl_reservoir_1_8
even though there's a version in the contest, i'm still not completely happy with it, so i'm still making changes. - just cos these changes are too late for the contest itself, i see nothing wrong with still trying to make it as good as i can.
Download: http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/74724
Time: i'm british... so before midnight (GMT) please (i.e. before 7pm EST)
Discussion: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4665

[GrimGriz]

Map Name: cp_dustribute_a6a
DL: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=942
Discuss: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4959

Please test for:
- Cap times (balance and mysterious too fast caps)
- Difficulty
- Any problems I haven't noticed yet

Known Issues:
- Skybox from roof
- intel returns to base
- chairs start tipped over
- Rooftop brushes
- Might be too easy to spawncamp blu

Other:
- I'd also really like to know what people think about moving blu spawn closer to the underpass and red spawn directly between A&B rather than at B.

To the organizer:
I don't think people should be punished for where they live.

[umbratile]

Assuming this is for January and not November, I'll submit my map. Finally! =D

cp_vulture_a1c
Download http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=932
Timezone: GMT +1
Discussion: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4222

PS. I'd love to have a very early spot - the earlier, the better, because gameday tends to drag on too far into the night for me (that's not a suggestion to change the time for the event, I just need tons of sleep :P).

[Rexy]

pl_zig_b8
Testing: I'd like to know how the alternate routes added affect the choke points, and it's smaller by 70 mb.
Download: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=949
Time: Doesn't matter to me! I'll play all day!
Discussion: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4689

[Baysin]

cp_southside_a1
Download: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=944
Timezone: EST
Discussion thread: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4991

As for time slot, I have no real preference.

This is my first map that I've gotten to a point where I wanted/needed testing, so I'll need all the help I can get :-) Right now I'm more concerned with gameplay balance and design, so that I can make any major changes before I get too elaborate with the details and appearances. However, I'll gladly take any advice at all, given that we understand I'm still very early in development here (and completely new at it).

[meatpopsicle]

Map Name ctf_spacebase (final)
Link to map download : http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=895
Timezone: I'm between Central & Western (Arizona has its own time zone)
Optional: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=95&page=5

ctf_spacebase development is finished and I released this month but its never been run on an open server so I'd love to see it in action at least once before it dies to the open mouthed void that is the 'internets'.

[cornontheCoD]

I am so excited, I can't wait! Not to bash the payload contest guys, but I am ready to test maps of other gametypes!:lol:

Name: cp_timber_b1
download: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=948
discussion thread: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4482
time slot: whenever, I am going to plan on playing all day.

Please, if you decide to change the gameday starting time, post it on the front page. I dont mean to be a nag, but I missed my map last time because I only had time to play during my map, but gameday had started 2 hours earlier so I missed it.

[Armadillo of Doom]

Wow. Even given the short notice, we're looking at close to a full house. Me thinks I'll have to wrangle us another gameday server. And splitting them up would allow more time for each map.

[Dox]

Wow. Even given the short notice, we're looking at close to a full house. Me thinks I'll have to wrangle us another gameday server. And splitting them up would allow more time for each map.

but would also split our player base... last time we had a gameday we maintained a close-to-full/full server the whole way through. if we split them I would hate to be the map to go up against Cashworks/Halfacre/Aerospace, the opposite server would be empty.

[Armadillo of Doom]

but would also split our player base... last time we had a gameday we maintained a close-to-full/full server the whole way through. if we split them I would hate to be the map to go up against Cashworks/Halfacre/Aerospace, the opposite server would be empty.

We'd just have to be careful about which maps go on which servers, to ensure an even distribution. We'll see how this one goes. Also, good to see you again ;)

[Dox]

To the organizer:
I don't think people should be punished for where they live.


The whole reason I ask for timezones is so people are NOT punished for where they live....
We have people from many parts of the world who attend these gamedays. Its not very fair to a european who is attending that he gets shoved into a slot that has him playing at past midnight to test his map because he was not quick enough to submit it first...

[TheDarkerSideofYourShadow]

pl_ghost_town_a5a
For testing: Yes
Download: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=710
Discussion: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=3806


Figure if I'm going to get back into this, I need to find out what works and what doesn't :laugh:

[Icarus]

We have have exactly 10 maps. :D

It's been a while since we had 30 minute slots.

[Dox]

pl_ghost_town_a5a
For testing: Yes
Download: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=710
Discussion: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=3806


Figure if I'm going to get back into this, I need to find out what works and what doesn't :laugh:

timezone please... working on the schedule...

We have have exactly 10 maps. :D

It's been a while since we had 30 minute slots.

we only did all 20 minute slots 1 time... and I heard alot of people liked it. also... submission deadline is still 2 hours away.

Schedule always has room for a little tweaking, always check back before gameday starts for you times, and remember sometimes maps are removed from the schedule due to crashing, so it helps to be ready early. :)

[Icarus]

Just wondering, is it possible to add our timezones to our profile? Or under our avatars? That might help make things easier for you.

[Dox]

I'll have to ask Dr. Pepper for that one.

[Baysin]

Well, we could do what I just did, put that information in our location box.

[Icarus]

good idea

[TheDarkerSideofYourShadow]

Sorry, missed that one DOx. I'm PST (GMT-8). Just do it whenever and I can be on then.

[TotalMark]

I might be on, I might not. My family's thinking about goin' to the movies tomorrow.

Villa's not at the point where I wanted it tested this week.

[GrimGriz]

Under user CP, edit options, you can set the forums to your timezone and that shows you what you are in comparison to GMT (greenwich?).

It might be easiest to post times in GMT since we have such a ready translation.

[Ezekel]

thanks for putting mine early :)
my sis asked me to help her to pack to move out of her flat in birmingham on sunday, so i'll not stay to the end this time of the gameday, since need to be up early on sunday to beat the traffic. i'll prob stick around for 1/2 of the maps though

[meatpopsicle]

I was trying to d/l maps for today and was in the middle of pl_reservoir_1_8 when my machine locked up, I had to reboot and my windows install is hosed. I am reinstalling windows right now (posting from my Mac) hopefully I'll have my system back up and steam installed and everything ready to make it on for some of the maps in the afternoon.

meat

[Ezekel]

eep... i hope that wasn't my fault

don't see how it could be...

[meatpopsicle]

More info:

I've mostly got my system running now; but whats odd is my entire Steam user name and subfolder is allllllllll gone.

I find this really really suspect since I was downloading a map; I'm wondering if a script or virus got me targeted somehow at steam users? I know thats paranoid but everything else I can check on my HD is fine.

Steam wasnt even open when it happened, I was just download maps from this site and FPSbanana.

I've lost some VMF files out of it but nothing serious since spacebase was already finished.

hopefully will get on soon for testing/gameday

[The Asylum]

Why hello there gents. I'm frightfully busy today, but I'll probably be able to run through Spacebase once it's on.

I wish they'd finish the Scout update already though *looks at his tantalizingly unfinished meleefort_b3*