Improved map searching?

Ravidge

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I'm using the advanced search option pretty often, The ability to select multiple gamemodes to search for is really helpful.

But.

Couldn't this be extented to also include an option to search for certain development phases/versions: planning, alpha, beta, rc, final? (at the same time filtering gamemodes)

It would really help server admins for one. They might come here and wanting to quickly find some new CP maps, but they might only be interested in rc and final versions... Opening every single CP thread to see if it's far enough in development will take a massive amount of time.
Or maybe someone is looking for new alpha pl/plr maps and want to filter away all the other kinds...


I'm sure this thought has crossed the minds of the web developers around here, I just want to know if this is a planned feature or should I keep dreaming?
 

Dr. ROCKZO

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Jul 25, 2009
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Usually, I just search for the Mapmaker instead, but I see that I'm defineatley putting myself at a disadvantage if I continue to do that when I start looking for specific maps and versions. I can't see why this shouldn't be implemented as it encourages the map naming standard even more.
 

Ravidge

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Today I was asked by a server admin to recommend some good final custom maps.
I could only think of a few and a search feature like I suggested in the OP would have helped so much it's not even funny.

I need it :(
 
Feb 17, 2009
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Yeah, that would be a good thing. Finding the map you need is mostly a real pain in the ass. :(
 

Chibils

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Sep 19, 2009
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Flame

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Jul 19, 2009
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shitty how so many good maps get mixed in with the a1s and fall to the bottom of the forums. thumbnail showcasing of the late/almost done/done maps should be on the front page
 

Fraz

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shitty how so many good maps get mixed in with the a1s and fall to the bottom of the forums. thumbnail showcasing of the late/almost done/done maps should be on the front page

Remember that everything starts out as an a1 ;), a search function/way to sort by development stage like the gametype we have now would be good, that way if people are looking for developed maps then they can find them easier
 

Ravidge

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bump.

At least make a "finished maps" section for finals and rc's... it's needed.
 

cyked

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Dec 18, 2009
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I like this idea. When a map become RC1 it will be moved to the finished map section and the 3-4 latest "finished maps" could have their screenshots featured on the home page. That way server admins looking to add custom maps to the server can easily find maps that people will enjoy aesthetically as well as gameplay wise. Although unless it is automated it will just become a job for a mod to look for RCs and move them.
 

Sel

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Feb 18, 2009
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Neat stuff in the maps section.

Thanks whoever set that up. (or atleast when it works)
 

DjD

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Although unless it is automated it will just become a job for a mod to look for RCs and move them.

Maybe map authors can submit their maps by themselves when they think they're done, otherwise they could submit the name/link to a thread where the mod collects them (so mods dont have that much work since they're always busy ;) )
 

Fraz

Blu Hatte, Greyscale Backdrop.
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Dec 28, 2008
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Can we maybe move that to the top of the section? It means I have to side scroll a little to use it right now (tiny resolution is tiny)

Like under the letters that go along the top
 

cyked

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Dec 18, 2009
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Right now this is what happens when you click on Release Candidate:
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You have to click on show releases to get the maps to show up.