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TF2Maps.net Mapping Contest #6: (A)Symmetry CP
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Mr. P. Kiwi
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Can I make a map using an unofficial gameplay mechanic? Let's say, like the conquest one?
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Its kinda limited to:
Gorge/Dustbowl
Gpit/Steel
5CP
TC
Gorge/Dustbowl
Gpit/Steel
5CP
TC
It's kinda strange though... there's almost no focus; it's gonna be very hard to make any comparisons beyond whether you enjoy it or not, which is completely biased when it's relative to an individuals game mode tastes. In the last contest we had hardly any voters... is that really not going to be an issue? Especially when we're splitting up the maps into 2 categories.
Gpit and TC almost always have to have the same layout in order to work optimumly, and A/D is by far more popular than 5CP.
A/D is easily the safest choice for popularity and unique layout oppotunities, whilst 5CP is the safest choice in terms of work load (copy/paste/rotate). I'd only choose TC if i felt like i wanted to get the attention of Valve, since there's only 1 official TC map i'd imagine there's a greater chance of a community TC map going official.
Gpit and TC almost always have to have the same layout in order to work optimumly, and A/D is by far more popular than 5CP.
A/D is easily the safest choice for popularity and unique layout oppotunities, whilst 5CP is the safest choice in terms of work load (copy/paste/rotate). I'd only choose TC if i felt like i wanted to get the attention of Valve, since there's only 1 official TC map i'd imagine there's a greater chance of a community TC map going official.
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Loc_n_lol
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So it's hardly limited at all ?
I wouldn't be so sure about that (popularity). 5cp certainly has a strong following amongst pub communities as well.
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Sgt.Sausage
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Except that the game has over $500 of DLC on steam, and that was during the holiday sale at 50% off.
So in which of these categories does a map like cp_grinder fall? (which is allowed, it's a symmetrical linear 4 cp with a modified capture pre-req).
There's a lot more options than the ones you listed, if you give it a thought.
honeymustard
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Cool, will enter.
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I guess it would fall under the "Other" category. This contest is so open the list could go on for ages. :s
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Let's see if I can make some time free for this awesome contest!
I'm not saying it doesn't, i'm just saying look at your server browser list. It's a large majority of 2fort/badwater/goldrush/dustbowl/harvest_event 24/7 servers. I even have more arena maps showing in my browser than 5CP maps. People like 5CP maps, but more people like A/D. So more people will (potentially) rate up A/D gameplay.
to me it's not a popularity factor.
tc is only one map, hydro alone can't make a mode popular (sure there is also merdian but it's not a tc in my opinion)
and yet tc is still one of the most awe inspiring mode for its varied and gameplay and layout complexity.
to me it feels as if a/d maps are going to suffer from their popularity in this contest. as in "it's just an other a/d map."
tc is only one map, hydro alone can't make a mode popular (sure there is also merdian but it's not a tc in my opinion)
and yet tc is still one of the most awe inspiring mode for its varied and gameplay and layout complexity.
to me it feels as if a/d maps are going to suffer from their popularity in this contest. as in "it's just an other a/d map."
