TV7 Map Rotation Suggestions (June 2015)

YouTube · Post by **Stevo** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:28 pm

Use this thread to propose any changes to the map rotation on TV7.

Here is the current rotation:
pl_thundermountain
cp_foundry
pl_badwater
ctf_doublecross
pl_goldrush
cp_coldfront
pl_barnblitz
ctf_turbine
pl_frontier_final
cp_dustbowl
koth_harvest_final
pl_upward

Y'll Nvr Walk Alone · Post by **YoullNeverWalkAlone** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:07 pm

I'd suggest removing one of the ctf's (I prefer to keep turbine myself).

Is payload the most popular format? Is there any map we've had in the past that would/should be added?

YouTube · Post by **Stevo** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 12:17 pm

I was thinking we might want to reduce the number of maps in the rotation. Also, maybe we should group game modes together instead of constantly switching modes.

Post by **Will T.** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 1:00 pm

Stevo wrote:I was thinking we might want to reduce the number of maps in the rotation. Also, maybe we should group game modes together instead of constantly switching modes.

I think this would help. The people who like to play Payload might leave when they realize CP or CTF is up next, and vice versa.

Leading with a popular map would be a good idea as well. I don't know how well-liked Thunder Mountain is nowadays, but I recall it got a very lukewarm reception upon release, so it might be a turnoff for people seeing it as the leading map. Badwater, on the other hand, was a fan favorite that often seeded successfully back when I was more active in TF2, so it might be good to bring it back as the leading map.

YouTube · Post by **Stevo** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 1:34 pm

Will T. wrote:Leading with a popular map would be a good idea as well. I don't know how well-liked Thunder Mountain is nowadays, but I recall it got a very lukewarm reception upon release, so it might be a turnoff for people seeing it as the leading map. Badwater, on the other hand, was a fan favorite that often seeded successfully back when I was more active in TF2, so it might be good to bring it back as the leading map.

The mapcycle has no beginning or end. If the server restarts, it loads cp_dustbowl. The leading map is really whatever one people decide to seed on.

Post by **Flash** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 4:02 pm

Just posting to say I have no opinion. I enjoy rotation and will happily keep playing whatever comes up if I'm playing.

Y'll Nvr Walk Alone · Post by **YoullNeverWalkAlone** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 4:43 pm

I'm for keeping the rotation short. If I play for two hours I shouldn't play the same map twice, but if I'm on for longer...
I recall that logging in at about the same time every night meant I saw the same maps each night and played the same three all the time.
Perhaps radical, but what if we cut it to 6-8 maps? Or toggled a map choice at the end of the last round where players voted for the next map from a selection of just a few maps?

Plas · Post by **Plas** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 12:29 pm

If we're looking to cut a few maps I'd say ctf_doublecross, pl_barnblitz and cp_foundry.

Post by **Plinko** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 3:52 pm

I really don't get to play much on 7 but I agree with the general comment about reducing the overall rotation size - cut a few of the unpopular maps.

YouTube · Post by **Stevo** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 8:02 pm

Does this look like it would work?

cp_dustbowl
pl_upward
cp_granary
cp_coldfront
koth_harvest_final
ctf_turbine
pl_badwater
pl_frontier_final

Y'll Nvr Walk Alone · Post by **YoullNeverWalkAlone** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:15 pm

That's a good mix of popular maps that has a nice balance between cp and pl with a ctf and koth thrown in. Think it would be interesting.

YouTube · Post by **Stevo** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:58 pm

Alright, let's try that.

Y'll Nvr Walk Alone · Post by **YoullNeverWalkAlone** » Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:40 pm

Is it worth putting out an announcement about the rotation change on the main page? It is fairly significant.

dammets · Post by **dammets89** » Thu Jul 02, 2015 3:48 pm

Are there any plans for the new maps?

YouTube · Post by **Stevo** » Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:48 pm

Not yet. Which map(s) would you like to see?

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