new maps

[pup]

THE ISSUE

ok the issue with having the 2 new maps on the server (bellicourt and stanjel) meant that the server was full and busy right up to the point when the new maps started... then joe public got kicked out for not having them....leaving mostly an empty server. The problem with this is players remember this and dont come back, thus losing potential regulars and those that are left in the game leave cos theres hardly anyone left. Plus, its a bit annoying to me when i have spent time sending invites out to get the server full only to end up with an empty one.


POSSIBLE SOLUTION

we just add Stanjel for now. The console will be set to send a message out every 4 minutes giving info about getting the new map. The welcome screen will also have this info. All invites sent via All Seeing Eye will have this info. If, after a week, the server still empties when Stanjel comes on we shall have a discussion about what we want to do

all ideas and comments welcome

[LeecH]

anybody who wants to continue to play on the server will d/l the maps.
i honestly thought i'd turned on downloads in the m/p options, but when i was kicked i just came to the forum, used the link to tr-central and d/l'd the mappack from there - i was back on within 15 mins (mind i was kicked again for being to thick to realise i'd just left the mappack folder in main, rather than draggin them all out into main - DUH!!!)

[Ech0]

Agreed mate, anyone more than passing trade, as it were, will d/l the map(s).
The passing trade are mostly server sluts. Some will come back some won't, if they don't know how or don't care to d/l a map they won't know how or won't care to add a server to faves.

Custom map only servers are always full (just try getting on one at peak hours) so potential punters are out there.

It's all about education and we are doing all we can, I think the idea of introducing custom maps gradually will work, at least I hope so because variety, as we all know, is the spice of life! :)

[Wags]

As long as there is a nice bold message from console, as has been the case until recently, advising of new 'non standard' maps, then assuming ppl can read (English), then I would say that is enough.

I appreciate that pup and others send out invites. So if this warning of new maps and the need to set auto downloads 'on' is displayed in the invite, as you have suggested, then at least ppl have been pre-advised.

Also, I note that more and more public servers out in COD world have non standard maps, so we are by no means unique !

IMHO, it is refreshing to have new maps, esp of this sort of quality (stanjel, Bellicourt) and I would certainly vote strongly in favour of other new maps to be added to our server. :D

[Anonymous]

i totally agree with having new maps on your server.
i myself have been a regular on the TR slot now and was quick to download the new maps simply because its a really good server.
its not rocket science to dl and install these maps and only takes a few seconds, so i dont see what the problem is with people trying them out.
sod em PUP, if they cant be bothered let em rot :twisted:
just one train of thought though...i quite like the mod for S&D were you go either a ENGINEER, a MEDIC, or a SOLDIER. it livens the game up i think.
so PUP i give the maps a big thumbs up and remember what Kevin Costner was told.
" BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME "
i thank you :D

[Anonymous]

just one more thing which i forgot to mention.
because the TR site is shown on the server and people will visit it to have a nosy, why not put some screenshots of the new maps in the forums and have some members tell a bit about them.
explain the map, and each member give their views, and likes and dislikes on the maps.
so when people visit they can see what they are going to miss.
also you could have a night on the server dedicated to new maps and mods. :roll:

[shifty]

I`m all for trying new maps,also the new sounds aswell :D
I like the idea Rince has come up with like having new maps once or twice a week,but also the new blood mod which was from the Fusion pack. :twisted:

We could put these up on our web site,but tell people how,and where to put them as I think this helps those who dont know how to do it,also incase they ever wanted to remove them for some reason 8O

It`s all easy to us who have been doing this for some time, but some people are a bit worried as whether they should add maps etc,incase it messes the game up,so I think it would be nice to reasure some people who are new to this that really it is very simple :D

[BuLLiTT]

i agree u need new maps to keep things fresh and give u a new challenge.if joe public like the regulars on the server[my main reason 4 joining]then they will take the trouble to dl the new maps. :roll:

[Ech0]

We had 16 on Stanjel last night at 10 pm. Six of whom were TR members.
That's not bad going. I reckon we can add a new custom map soon!

[Wags]

What happened to Bellicourt ? I assume that it was taken off rotation, although I see it is still on the server.

The consensus of opinion seems to be that adding new maps is a positive move and I agree with Echo....let's get another one on rotation soonish. 8)

BTW, I checked out Falaiseville on CWS' server, when nobody else was on it and that looks very nice indeed :D .

[Anonymous]

anyone tried out the indiana jones map yet?
its quite good and is a excellent choice of map for a laugh and also for those pesky rifle and sniper lovers.
theres also a man asleep snoring on a bunker 8O
also has anyone tried to make their own maps?
i have tried but to no avail as it started to get a bit technical and i had to shout for my mum :(
it would be good to have a TR custom map which is made for the TR clan.
we could even put in a pub that serves aldi lager.
anyone know someone who builds maps? maybe we could find someone to build a TR map so it could take pride and joy in the server.

[LeecH]

where can u d/l a map editor/creator for COD as i've been "fiddling" with 3D grafix for a few years, and i wouldn't mind giving it a bash - don't expect nowt tho

[Wags]

Leech, a quick scout around on Google provided me with this:

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May be worth you checking out !

[LeecH]

cheers bud

[Villan]

While I'm fixing my D;\ drive :x , I've been watching "Band of Brothers" on cable. It's been interesting to try & spot the CoD (& MOHAA) maps in the series;

Brecourt, Carentan, Bastogne & Nuenen (custom map) are the ones I recognised, with Nuenen being the best recreation as far as I can tell.

So if we're looking for another map to add to our custom list I'd vote for that - Nuenen.

BTW I often play on Jolt.co.uk's custom server map when I fancy a change -
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they have a good selection of maps, Viaduct is particulalrly good for both snipers and run & gun merchants.

[Envoy]

Run and Gun Merchant!......reminds me of someone...oh yes me, DOH!!