Want Highlander Testing?

tyler

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I just got access to a Highlander server which we can use for testing maps. When I say "accesss", that's what I mean. I can start and run lobbies through TF2Lobby. I (currently, though this may change) have to ask the server owner to add/remove maps. STVs probably work, and if they do they autorecord (like TF2M does). I have to ask him to give me those as well.

I will be using this to test my own KOTH map for this contest and, if you like, I can use it to test yours too. The thing to remember is that this is still going to be, in effect, a TF2M testing session and not competitive level play.

There are already some maps on it that I hope to try next Wednesday (the 4th): Anthem, Occult, and Hanz 72.

FAQ
Q: How do I get my map tested?
A: Send it to me as a bz2 file. Post in this thread or PM me. I will only accept maps that I believe meet a minimum quality level, because it is a pain to add maps to this server and can be hard to fill a lobby. I will screen maps to avoid players getting burnt out on things that need basic gameplay testing and development. Highlander is not where you look for bugs.

Q: Where is the server located?
A: Chicago, IL.

Q: When will tests occur?
A: Likely Sunday/Monday/Tuesdays, possibly Wednesdays, usually some time around 11am to 2pm PST. (11am PST = 8PM Central Euro, 7PM UK, 2PM EST.) I have Sunday-Tuesday off, and Wednesdays I usually go in late. However, I do a lot of things for work outside of work hours, so the actual day will change due to that and to accommodate official TF2M testing.

Please let me know if you have any questions I didn't answer here. I'd really like to make use of this for more people than just myself.
 
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i've always wanted to know if highlander fixes my maps!
 

Hanz

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Is it possible to record demo's on that server? Because I just leave to Greece that day, but it's however still very cool that you want to test some maps (including mine) and it would be helpful for further development. :)
 

Jeremy

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So basically it's just like a gameday, only with Highlander mode?

Sounds interesting. I'll have to give this a try some day.
 

henke37

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Will there be steam group events for this?
 

tyler

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Is it possible to record demo's on that server? Because I just leave to Greece that day, but it's however still very cool that you want to test some maps (including mine) and it would be helpful for further development. :)

Yes, they should autorecord. I haven't been able to verify that they work yet though, so we'll see.

will try to have occult_a2 done by then, probably later today
Get it to me ASAP. I'm depending on a very, very busy person to help me with this.

Will there be steam group events for this?
Yeah, just like any other game day.
 

tyler

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I'll see what I can do. I might not be able to get them on the server in time for tomorrow morning.
 

tyler

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So I probably won't be able to do a test tomorrow morning like I thought, so this will happen sometime between next Sunday and Tuesday, as often as possible. Gimme maps if you want me to try and get them played.
 

tyler

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I kinda lumped you in with Crash, whose map I didn't include because I figured he wanted to rework it anyway after a few regular matches we played on it. I'll stick yours right in the middle-ish of the schedule, but that's it for this week.
 
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phi

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Thanks for the info.
I was worried it was broken or something because apparently a4d was, and I do believe it was fixed but one can never be entirely sure.
I'll probably be there anyway to see the other maps.
 

tyler

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Further HL testing is on hiatus for about a week due to wine/beer tastings I need to attend on my days off. I'll let everyone know if I'm able to run some next week but I doubt it, at this point.