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Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-29T11:27:26+02:00

Golol wrote:
the more uploaded the better.

I think you would re-think that statement if you spend half an hour in the mapvault like i did

Statistics: Posted by ColonelSheppard — 29 Jul 2013, 11:27

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-29T09:27:00+02:00

oh i dont think you should be restricted in what you can upload. the more uploaded the better.

Statistics: Posted by Golol — 29 Jul 2013, 09:27

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-29T07:20:46+02:00

I suggest "credits" that are given out at a set amount of time (i.e. Week, Month, etc) and enable good map creators who get alot of votes and/or downloads to earn additional credits which allow for more map uploads. This would make people think before uploading a map they feel may not be of a quality worth using a credit for.

Statistics: Posted by rockoe10 — 29 Jul 2013, 07:20

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-27T01:07:10+02:00

you could also do a page for new maps.
a mapmaker can write a mapvaultmoderator and when the mod approves the map it is put on new maps for a time and on official faf maps.
a new crappy copied map could be rejected in seconds so i dont think map mods will have problems with spam.
overall i think the mapping forum should be more active

Statistics: Posted by Golol — 27 Jul 2013, 01:07

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-26T00:15:06+02:00

This. +1

Statistics: Posted by Exotic_Retard — 26 Jul 2013, 00:15

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-26T00:04:56+02:00

X-Peri-MENTAL wrote:I would suggest a Map team (similar to the current balance team) or single admin to manage the maps. The admin team could approve a map first before it goes live or reject it with reason to the author; they could also clear any rubbish in the vault.

It there is a desire to keep maps that are deemed ‘poorly designed’ then maybe two categories should be created: ‘Unofficial’ and ‘FAF Official’ (maps which are approved by the Map team). The lobby could indicate if a game was using an official map, players would then know it had been approved and would therefore be balanced. Only ‘FAF Official’ maps would be used for the matchmaker.

I think the map admin team should also have the responsibility of selecting the maps for ladder rotation, ether they dictate which maps are to be used or offer a selection for voting, they should listen to suggestions but ultimately decide. This process should hopefully avoid the mess of the last maps selected by a community vote (e.g. Waters of Isis), thankfully Ze_Pilot overruled the voted maps with more sensible choices.

This.

Statistics: Posted by RoundTabler — 26 Jul 2013, 00:04

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-25T23:14:26+02:00

Simply add a page with the 10 custom, maps mostly played by the pros(ie >1700 rating or sth like that).
Then add another 10 maps most rarely played by the pros. Problem solved.
Where will you find the programmer to do this, is irrelevant, but does pose a difficulty nevertheless.

Statistics: Posted by prodromos — 25 Jul 2013, 23:14

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-21T12:27:25+02:00

Give maps a 'recommended' badge and make them a searchable tag on the vault.

Wipe all the current ratings and do a 'map of the week' topic on the forum/client where we're all encouraged to play, rate and review a particular map.

Next time there's a tournament make sure a couple of rounds are on good but underplayed/new maps.

Statistics: Posted by BLITZ_Molloy — 21 Jul 2013, 12:27

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-20T22:48:39+02:00

yeah, map vault needs moderation. you can't rely on the people seeing what crap they play mostly
but i've no idea how you are going to do this

Statistics: Posted by Raging_Squirrel — 20 Jul 2013, 22:48

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-20T12:02:56+02:00

If that were to happen than some guidelines would have to be posted.

Statistics: Posted by CopyyyCattt — 20 Jul 2013, 12:02

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-20T11:37:12+02:00

X-Peri-MENTAL wrote:
I would suggest a Map team (similar to the current balance team) or single admin to manage the maps. The admin team could approve a map first before it goes live or reject it with reason to the author; they could also clear any rubbish in the vault.

It there is a desire to keep maps that are deemed ‘poorly designed’ then maybe two categories should be created: ‘Unofficial’ and ‘FAF Official’ (maps which are approved by the Map team). The lobby could indicate if a game was using an official map, players would then know it had been approved and would therefore be balanced. Only ‘FAF Official’ maps would be used for the matchmaker.

I think the map admin team should also have the responsibility of selecting the maps for ladder rotation, ether they dictate which maps are to be used or offer a selection for voting, they should listen to suggestions but ultimately decide. This process should hopefully avoid the mess of the last maps selected by a community vote (e.g. Waters of Isis), thankfully Ze_Pilot overruled the voted maps with more sensible choices.

+1 for this. It would be good to have certain maps be verified to be balanced and have a certain visual quality.

Statistics: Posted by johnie102 — 20 Jul 2013, 11:37

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-19T11:27:02+02:00

I would suggest a Map team (similar to the current balance team) or single admin to manage the maps. The admin team could approve a map first before it goes live or reject it with reason to the author; they could also clear any rubbish in the vault.

It there is a desire to keep maps that are deemed ‘poorly designed’ then maybe two categories should be created: ‘Unofficial’ and ‘FAF Official’ (maps which are approved by the Map team). The lobby could indicate if a game was using an official map, players would then know it had been approved and would therefore be balanced. Only ‘FAF Official’ maps would be used for the matchmaker.

I think the map admin team should also have the responsibility of selecting the maps for ladder rotation, ether they dictate which maps are to be used or offer a selection for voting, they should listen to suggestions but ultimately decide. This process should hopefully avoid the mess of the last maps selected by a community vote (e.g. Waters of Isis), thankfully Ze_Pilot overruled the voted maps with more sensible choices.

Statistics: Posted by X-Peri-MENTAL — 19 Jul 2013, 11:27

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-18T16:37:28+02:00

Time for someone to make a new mappack.

Statistics: Posted by Zock — 18 Jul 2013, 16:37

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-18T16:33:37+02:00

The problem with such a filter is that it currently takes out the nice maps as well.

The rating system doesn't work because ugly maps get very high points because of a few people who play these weird rule maps all come over to give them high points. The people who make nice looking, well balanced maps don't get this and are behind from the first go.

So these maps don't show up high in the rating system, which means that they'll not be played soon. A filter that removes them after 3 months will just add a problem instead of taking it away...

Statistics: Posted by Plasma_Wolf — 18 Jul 2013, 16:33

Re: Maps in the Mapvault

2013-07-18T12:15:46+02:00

You could have some sort of filter that if a map hasn't been played for 3 months, that it probably doesn't deserve to be in the vault. Alternatively a "recently played" sorting on the map vault.

Statistics: Posted by johnie102 — 18 Jul 2013, 12:15