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[CMR] - CTF Map Reviews (1)

Discussion in 'Capture the Flag' started by Daveeeeeeeee, Dec 22, 2015.

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  1. Daveeeeeeeee

    Daveeeeeeeee Well-Known Member

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    Introduction:
    Hey guys, today I'm going to be explaining what CMR is and what we do. The CMR is a newsletter for giving detailed reviews on maps that have been created and maps that are in a new rotation. The newsletter is run by myself but It wouldn't do any harm if I had a few helpers. The reviews will include the cons, pros and fixes of the map that is being reviewed. These will happen every fortnight on a Tuesday. So without further delay, lets look at some of the newest maps trying to make their mark.​

    Fusion - Polarizedham9000:6/10
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    Pros:
    • Relatively original idea (not used in any rotation maps).
    • Not super soldier or archer OP.
    • Decent flagroom although slabs around the flag could be rather annoying.
    • Can't walk into spawn with flag.
    • Lots of different routes across the map including underground tunnels and walkways above the ground level.
    Cons:
    • No clear theme.
    • The colours are quite confusing/hurt your eyes.
    • The buildings make no sense and the tree/garden bit feels really out of place.
    • The map isn't aesthetically detailed as it should/could be.
    • Really flat in some areas.
    • Quite confusing to find flag and other places.
    Fixes:
    • Change the quartz things to brick on red and spruce on blue.
    • Get rid of the garden and put something that suits the map better.
    • Give more depth into most of the buildings.
    • Add some terrain e.g big blocks of blue and red but smoothing out so it looks like some weird terrain things.
    • Make signs to go to placers and try to make the tunnels less confusing by making them straighter.
    Vetanor Landing - Sir_Inge:8/10
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    Pros:
    • Very creative idea yet it's based off of something.
    • Not archer OP.
    • Flag room is very original yet very good gameplay.
    • Very detailed ships and other things.
    • All colours suit together perfectly.
    Cons:
    • Spawn is too big and is easy to spawn kill.
    • The map overall is a bit to soldier OP for my liking.
    • The underground bit of mid seems a bit weird and plain.
    Fixes:
    • Make spawn smaller and then make all entrances covered with redstone (hide it) to stop other team camping on the sponges.
    • Add sponge
     
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    #1 Daveeeeeeeee, Dec 22, 2015
  2. Miskey

    Miskey Leader of Annihilation | Former Media Manager

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    Who exactly does the reviews? If it's just one person, then you should consider a committee. I disagree with a few of the points you made, such as the colors on polar's map making no sense when they're clearly there to indicate what side you're on. Otherwise, good job.
     
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    #2 Miskey, Dec 22, 2015
  3. Daveeeeeeeee

    Daveeeeeeeee Well-Known Member

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    I was asking for some people to help me do the reviews, as I stated this is my own opinion on the maps so it'd be great if I had some help from others who could put their own inputs on the maps also!
     
    #3 Daveeeeeeeee, Dec 22, 2015
  4. Miskey

    Miskey Leader of Annihilation | Former Media Manager

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    I wouldn't mind helping with reviews.
     
    #4 Miskey, Dec 22, 2015
  5. The_Sky_Emperor

    The_Sky_Emperor Active Member

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    ^ I also wouldn't mind helping you do map reviews...
     
    #5 The_Sky_Emperor, Dec 22, 2015
  6. Daveeeeeeeee

    Daveeeeeeeee Well-Known Member

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    TBH instead of asking here is an application.

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    Experience of making maps:
    Experience of CTF:
    Why you want to help:
     
    #6 Daveeeeeeeee, Dec 22, 2015
  7. Miskey

    Miskey Leader of Annihilation | Former Media Manager

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    Experience of making maps: I've helped on quite a few in rotation and made a few that were considered.
    Experience of CTF: 5 yrsish
    Why you want to help: may as well put all my time on CTF to use.
     
    #7 Miskey, Dec 22, 2015
  8. mh__

    mh__ Well-Known Member

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    Experience of making maps:Made 2 on my own a few with different people and helped with a lot
    Experience of CTF:4 years and Im probably one of the like top 5 most match playing people I play like 6 matches every week
    Why you want to help: Why wouldn't you want to help?!?!
     
    #8 mh__, Dec 22, 2015
  9. The_Sky_Emperor

    The_Sky_Emperor Active Member

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    Skype (Needed): pm to obtain
    Experience of making maps: I am currently in the process of a map remake trying to revive an old map (pm me to get more info, I dont want the name out so no one will try to also remake it before me)
    Experience of CTF: I have been a player since December 2013-February 2014 (cant remember exactly when)
    Why you want to help:I want to help to make maps better and become more involved in the CTF community
     
    #9 The_Sky_Emperor, Dec 22, 2015
  10. Daveeeeeeeee

    Daveeeeeeeee Well-Known Member

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    Both accepted, Welcome ^-^
     
    #10 Daveeeeeeeee, Dec 22, 2015
  11. Lord_Byzantine

    Lord_Byzantine playin minecraft cheeki breeki style

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    #11 Lord_Byzantine, Dec 22, 2015
  12. November

    November november

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    Experience of making maps: 3 in rotation, another 5 with config and like another 15 or so on build
    Experience of CTF: 3 years+ playing but only 2.5 or so when i wasnt a complete randy
    Why you want to help: seems p cool and i used to review a lot of maps but its something i dont really do anymore. would be cool to help again
     
    #12 November, Dec 22, 2015
  13. Daveeeeeeeee

    Daveeeeeeeee Well-Known Member

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    Sorry we are going to deny you because we don't really know you too well.
    Accepted :grinning:
     
    #13 Daveeeeeeeee, Dec 22, 2015
  14. Flavorous

    Flavorous the help

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    Skype (Needed): I will message you in-game.
    Experience of making maps: Three CTF maps in rotation, several up for consideration.
    Experience of CTF: Playing for about three years, but not a lot as of right now.
    Why you want to help: As a Moderator, I really enjoy providing feedback to the community in any means possible. I think it would be very beneficial to give these mapmakers feedback not only to correct issues on the maps they have made, but prevent these issues on possible future maps they create.
     
    #14 Flavorous, Dec 22, 2015
  15. Lugia_

    Lugia_ support =D

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    Experience of CTF: a leader of tfw, have played since 2012
    Why you want to help: did this 4 ten****s news b4 it died
     
    #15 Lugia_, Dec 22, 2015
  16. SlicingKunai

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    This is a pretty cool idea imo. Maybe there could be a whole CTF magazine :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #16 SlicingKunai, Dec 22, 2015
  17. Tenshirox

    Tenshirox C a p t u r e F l a g

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    Experience of making maps: I've only made one map but playing CTF for 3 years helps.
    Experience of CTF: 3 years
    Why you want to help: I've done map reviews for a while
     
    #17 Tenshirox, Dec 22, 2015
  18. Daveeeeeeeee

    Daveeeeeeeee Well-Known Member

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    The news letter has no merged with The Pheonix
     
    #18 Daveeeeeeeee, Dec 22, 2015
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