[AoC] will playtest your map

[Mar]

I am now revamping the way these map tests will work.

Our clan will be having weekly map tests every Friday at 9:00 pm est. We will play the map for at least 1 hour, regardless of rounds, and then post out critiques it in the forums! Forum link. To clarify, maptests are just a PUG run on a custom map.

Now the way you get your map tested is to submit it in this thread using this format.
Map name:
Download link:
Steam id:
Screenshots:

From this list we will pick a map to be played, and then contact you, the mapmaker on steam.

While you don’t have to show up yourself for the maptest, it is strongly recommended that you get in the PUG and play with us, so that we can talk to you one on one about the maps problems, and so that you can the most amount of info from this map test.

I have provided the server info so if you are interested in playing.

Ventrilo info
ip: 70.32.42.19
port: 3875
TF2 Server info
ip: 66.225.198.76:27015
Password:fight


PS. You can download the Ventrilo Voip program here. It's a quick thing and will take 5 minutes from the time you open the site till you finish installing.


And here will be a list of all the mappers that have benefited from our playtests:

Mar
Ingin
Icarus
Mangy Carface

 

[Icarus]

Cool!

I have two maps I'd like to try out on comp players. I've always wanted to hear what they think so I can make my maps for accessible to more people.

Map name: pl_waste_test5
Download link/ WIP thread link: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=1086
Map makers steam id: icaruswong
How long you want the playtest: enough to get all the feedback I can muster
When could you do it: any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday (or after 6:00 PST any day)
Development phase: Nearing Final
Screenshots/ Vid: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=4432
This is my big project atm, and I really want to see what comp players think of the new gamemode.

Map name: cp_grinder_a2
Download link/ WIP thread link: http://forums.tf2maps.net/downloads.php?do=file&id=1079
Map makers steam id: icaruswong
How long you want the playtest: enough to get all the feedback I can muster
When could you do it: any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday (or after 6:00 PST any day)
Development phase: Dev Textures, but playtested before on pubs
Screenshots/ Vid: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=5474
This is my secondary project after Waste, and it's built with hopes that the comp scene will enjoy it.

 

[PhonicUK]

I've got one I'd love to test.

While my first TF2 map, it's not my first ever map. So I'm very excited to introduce it to everyone.

It's semi-polished (Lacking detail but basically done) and I'm after some playtesting to see what needs changing and tweaking before I start adding detail to it.

Its a CTF map, and its been designed to balance each of the classes against one another to provoke exciting pitched battles.

You can find the map here. It's called ctf_familiar_one.

Screenshots are also available once they have been moderated.

The idea was to build a map that was fun to play. Not so much polished and good looking, but fun.

 

[Mar]

Could more people please sign up for this? I know this is still a fledgling program, but we need more maps. Don't worry, comp players don't bite, and most tips we provide will also drastically help in pub play.

 

[Icarus]

cp_waste



I want to fine-tune it for the ETF2L Mapping contest

But you should wait until I release B1 (Tuesday)

 

[GrimGriz]

I appreciate the offer, but your terms and conditions are very stringent...requiring people to DL a program and such is a bit much

 

[Mar]

Due to popular demand, you don't have to be in ventrilo, and you don't have to stay for the entire match. We will playtest your map either way.

But many of our members are too lazy/ won't remember/ aren't members of TF2maps.net, and won't post too much critique of your maps in the forums, so we strongly suggest that you show up for a little bit to get feedback directly from the players.

 

[Icarus]

http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=5934

How about another go

I'm aiming for a final release

 

[Mar]

Thanks for map test Icarus and Mangy Carface! They were tons of fun and our clan and community really digged it. Hope you got some very helpful feedback.

Don't worry Phonic, didn't forget about you, you test will be happening soon.

We're still smoothing out the process of the map tests, and they will be running faster next time.

Hope to see more map makers sign up, and remember, you don't have to be the there for the map to be tested, it's just strongly recommended. So don't be shy, and submit your maps.

 

[HojoTheGreat]

Map name: cp_matterhorn_a7
Download link/ WIP thread link: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?p=58912#post58912
Map makers steam id: hojothegreat
How long you want the playtest: 35 Minutes has traditionally been enough for 2 teams who have learned the map to play both sides. Maybe 40 to be safe.
When could you do it: Most evenings/nights I'm around, the times may vary depending on the day though.
Development phase: Alpha 7, but everything's been textured at least to start.
Screenshots/ Vid: http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=5006

It's a larger map, so playing 6v6 may be an issue. The more people we can get the better.
Cheers for putting these on!

 

[Icarus]

This is great. You guys are very helpful

If you want a competitive viewpoint on your map (Recommended for any serious project), these guys can organize help you with a 6v6 fairly quickly.

 

[.GrinderRobot]

Map name: ctf_derelict_b1
Download link: http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/download/86718
Steam id: .GrinderRobot
Possible date: I can attend personally April 2nd or later. Weekends best, or after 8:00pm PST weeknights.
Screenshots: http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/86718

I'd love to get some feedback, so please let me know if you can work Derelict into your next rotation. Thanks!

 

[iciz]

control point spire (alpha 1)

I would love to get as much feedback as I can on this one. Thanks for offering man!

Map name: cp_spire_a1
Download link: http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/88000
Steam id: IcyEyes
Possible date: afternoons work best but my work schedule changes a lot so I'd need to work the dates out with you more directly.
Screenshots: http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/88000

 

[HojoTheGreat]

Hey Mar, I managed to get A7 done, so here's the download link:
http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?p=58912#post58912

Thanks again man, I'm looking forward to the test tonight!

 

[tarmo-]

Map name:
cp_greenvalley_b3 ( http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=6057 )

Download link:
7zip: http://www.nocrits.com/maps/cp_greenvalley_b3.7z
bzip2 http://www.nocrits.com/maps/cp_greenvalley_b3.bsp.bz2

Steam id:
tmalmi@mbnet.fi (http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197960342288/)

Possible date:
I don't know, cause we got kind of big timezone difference (i'm +2 gmt and you are american, near new york tho (checked your server location)) so playtesting together is kind of hard but not impossible. tho opinions+constructive feedback as somekind of chatlog could do its job + stv demo.

Screenshots:

http://www.nocrits.com/maps/screenshots/cp_greenvalley_b301.jpg
http://www.nocrits.com/maps/screenshots/cp_greenvalley_b302.jpg
http://www.nocrits.com/maps/screenshots/cp_greenvalley_b303.jpg
http://www.nocrits.com/maps/screenshots/cp_greenvalley_b304.jpg
http://www.nocrits.com/maps/screenshots/cp_greenvalley_b305.jpg
http://www.nocrits.com/maps/screenshots/cp_greenvalley_b306.jpg
http://www.nocrits.com/maps/screenshots/cp_greenvalley_b307.jpg

 

[Mar]

Map name: ctf_derelict_b1
Download link: http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/download/86718
Steam id: .GrinderRobot
Possible date: I can attend personally April 2nd or later. Weekends best, or after 8:00pm PST weeknights.
Screenshots: http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/86718

I'd love to get some feedback, so please let me know if you can work Derelict into your next rotation. Thanks!

Grinder, I can't find you on steam. Send me a friend invite. My steam id is "b_Mar_d"

 

[Mar]

I would love to get as much feedback as I can on this one. Thanks for offering man!



Map name: cp_spire_a1
Download link: http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/88000
Steam id: IcyEyes
Possible date: afternoons work best but my work schedule changes a lot so I'd need to work the dates out with you more directly.
Screenshots: http://www.fpsbanana.com/maps/88000

Thanks for applying your map, but right now your map still needs work before we can playtest it. As mentioned in you WIP thread, the map is too open to snipers, and points 2 and 4 need cover.

 

[Waif]

Hello, it would be greta if you could chuck my map on someday, even if only for a round or two

Map name: pl_nuclear_a3

Thread:http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=6954

steam id: Ziggy_006

Screenshots:

Im EST (Aussy!!!!) as well and I am on holidays atm so I can come on pretty much whenever.. Ill pop on your vent as well possibly

Thanks in advance

 

[brick]

Map name: cp_silo_c-a6b
http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=6878
Steam id: brick400
Time/date: Any day 9-10est would be best.

 

[Radaka]

Map name: cp_dusk_a13
http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?ltr=D&t=6956
Steam id: Spt112Radaka
Time/date: Any time in the afternoon later than 3:00 pm CST, and as of right now, any day of the week or date