- Apr 19, 2009
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What is a good cap-to-time ratio?
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I was thinking about this, and wouldn't it technically be most caps in 20 minutes? Since that is the timer we're running on the ctf maps; and since there is no cap limit.
As long as the map is balanced the ratio will generally be fair. It's really up to the individual author to determine what constitutes reasonable capture rates and determine this in the layout design (and gameplay functions; return timer delays etc.). Different designs and ctf modes will warrant (and affect) different cap per time rates; but not necasserily be detrimental to the gameplay experience.
Also baring in mind that we're dealing with several ctf game mode types, which i think this is what the statement was aimed at. So that entrants don't get confused over the overall goal of their map.
As long as the map is balanced the ratio will generally be fair. It's really up to the individual author to determine what constitutes reasonable capture rates and determine this in the layout design (and gameplay functions; return timer delays etc.). Different designs and ctf modes will warrant (and affect) different cap per time rates; but not necasserily be detrimental to the gameplay experience.
Also baring in mind that we're dealing with several ctf game mode types, which i think this is what the statement was aimed at. So that entrants don't get confused over the overall goal of their map.
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I think this is what you meant. Pretty much all recent matches have played Turbine, which is 30 minute time limit. Have a look.
I think this is what you meant. Pretty much all recent matches have played Turbine, which is 30 minute time limit. Have a look.
Competitive players like a fast capture rate. And I can see why; when the intels are being picked up it's a lot more exciting, forcing you to constantly stay on your toes. If the intel is too difficult to pick up, a match can get stale pretty fast (whether or not it's 6v6).
But it can't be too fast, or else the match loses any sort of cohesiveness and it becomes too confusing to play effectively. You don't want a random string of intel grabs, runs, or captures that players can't react to effectively.
Like a lot of balance things, there's not really a golden ratio of captures-to-time. You've just got to work with it until it feels right with your map.
But it can't be too fast, or else the match loses any sort of cohesiveness and it becomes too confusing to play effectively. You don't want a random string of intel grabs, runs, or captures that players can't react to effectively.
Like a lot of balance things, there's not really a golden ratio of captures-to-time. You've just got to work with it until it feels right with your map.
