Neeed a map name? Look no further!

Feb 14, 2008
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As a result of... an idea that came from chat, I've made a simple map name generator which randomly gives you map names and modes, until you're happy with one. It's an entirely random process, so you'll get some entirely random results, but it can be amusing (and sometimes useful) as well. This might help some people (who have dire needs for pl_venomouspickle).

Preview:
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It simply works by picking nouns and adjectives from a text file (although not always adjectives), and concantenating them together with a random game type - not exactly blowing the world apart.

The executable and text files can be found in this compressed RAR: http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1085379/MapNameGen2.rar (Note: the TXT files must be in the same directory to work!)

EDIT: Updated with a GUI version. I might do a web version, but I know bugger all about web coding.
 
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Ravidge

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This is a great application. Just mindblowing.
 
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Penguin

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Some highlights:

koth_mightyminute
koth_undesirablehill

ctf_abstractedkittens
arena_marvelouscurrent
pl_vigorouspleasure
 
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J4CK8

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pl_boorishgrandfather
koth_good-bye
koth_understoodbell
cp_thankfulcellar

Man this is so fun to use. Had some good map names too.
 

PL-7764

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cp_livelypartner

... Interesting. Wasn't expecting to find that in the TF2 world, but okay ...

arena_quartz

Actually sounds pretty cool. Perhaps a crystal mine?

cp_defectivemailbox

I liked "arena_mailbox" from Ravidge's post, but this easily tops it. :thumbup: (I actually got arena_mailbox as well.)

arena_oven

One big trigger_hurt over the whole map. Players slowly burn to death as they fight due to the intense heat. The perfect gimmick map? :O

cp_worriedperson

Wow. That is all.

ctf_lunchroom

Sounds like CS:S or HL2DM to me ... somehow.

pl_plantation

That honestly sounds like it has some kind of potential.

Brilliant invention here. Thanks! :p

A few of the names I've gotten are even actual maps I've seen here. pl_mountain and cp_push sound familiar to me...
 

martijntje

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these kind of things are quite fun. I could make a version with a GUI for you if you'd want to.

Now I am interrested in your skills
-How long did it take you to write this?
-What language did you use?

Soem extra on the program
-It should have an exit key (pressing esc could exit the program)
-It crashed undigified when removing or deleting any of the two (Blaim on you)
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ideas for future version
-ability to generate all official names (dustbowl, gravelpit, etc)
-Bigger lists
-ability for users to import their own lists

now all we need is a death trap generator and a steam name generator
 

Freyja

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That was probably me, I've been saying in the chat lately about my map name generator.

Which, by the way, this here.
 

SiniStarR

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Mar 31, 2009
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while ive lol'd at most of these, I can see this being very fun and possibly useful, thanks!

Did you do this in C++?
 
Sep 12, 2008
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oh my... ctf_well-to-dogirl ._.
arena_protectiveslip, cp_bouncystation, ctf_fragiletrees, or koth_detailedacoustics :D
and lol arena_sneakykittens ...
YOU ARE A MONSTER, RANDDALF!
 

UFO

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May 20, 2009
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cp_successfulcloth
ctf_phobicdowntown
arena_scarybrick
pl_warlikelegs
koth_mom
cp_ruddymorning

lol this generator is awesome! So funny! :D
 

Pilk

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Jun 9, 2009
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Hey this would be great if it were a web-app. Have you seen TF2App.com? It was made by Pebr from the Steam forums.
[ame="http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/member.php?u=537180"]Steam Users' Forums[/ame]
 

Garner

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wow, this is very good :)

there should be a mapping contest at some point to see who can come up with the best map from using a prefix + name generated from that program :)
 
Feb 14, 2008
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these kind of things are quite fun. I could make a version with a GUI for you if you'd want to.

Now I am interrested in your skills
-How long did it take you to write this?
-What language did you use?

Soem extra on the program
-It should have an exit key (pressing esc could exit the program)
-It crashed undigified when removing or deleting any of the two (Blaim on you)
-

ideas for future version
-ability to generate all official names (dustbowl, gravelpit, etc)
-Bigger lists
-ability for users to import their own lists

now all we need is a death trap generator and a steam name generator

It took me 15 minutes to write, compile and upload it. I used VB.net (smite me if you must), and I can make a GUI fine thanks :p

I'm pleased it's semi-useful. At least there's comic relief whilst you hold down enter.

As a side-note: I did make a username generator, based on exactly the same thing, but it's... not as good
 
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Nutomic

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-ability to generate all official names (dustbowl, gravelpit, etc)
-Bigger lists
-ability for users to import their own lists

I think you just need to edit the existing text file or crate a new one for this to work, dont think you have to make a new version of the program. However i didnt look at the text file.
 
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Add something where we can choose categories, like mining, nature, industrial, food, family members, ... :D
 

J4CK8

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wow, this is very good :)

there should be a mapping contest at some point to see who can come up with the best map from using a prefix + name generated from that program :)

I suggested this in the chat. Each person must generate the first name, then make that map.