Maps for the Pub

[Dillon 1st MRB]

There are a few maps that I would love to see on the Pub.

 

Bayeux_b3 - Great map. I believe it is also known as Harrington. Excellent Pub map.

 

Solitude_Match - all other versions of Solitude are just horrific. This one has proper textures and lighting. Plays well. None of the silly MG exploits, either. It was created specifically to counter the steam-rolling Ostrich put down on a team in the glory days of CAL. Get the other one off of there and delete it. Absolute crap.

Link here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3p5p25u2jrjm70z/dod_solitude_match.bsp?dl=0

 

Vanguard_b5 and Venteux_Final - both personal favorites. If they can't be on the pub, they could be excellent on the private.

 

[Quarterman 1st MRB]

I will look into them. As for vanguard it was removed because it wans't allowing 16v16. I'll see if I can find a different version.

[Dillon 1st MRB]

Any traction on this? Would love to get Harrington in the Pub. 

[Candy 1st MRB]

The Major is on an ELOA but I know in the past we strictly have stuck to stock maps for a few reasons. One, people do not know the map name when they see it on the list and either do not want to mess with learning it or want to wait on it to download. Another reason is all the research done by the command staff over the years showed the traffic drastically decreased when a custom map was tried out in rotation (hence we always go to Donner when the pub is low, usually after or during a custom) I understand and want diversity myself on the pub, theres a few maps I am not fond of, but even maps people think run people away usually fill out the numbers, Colmar comes to mind. People always say they hate it (Its actually my favorite, heh) but looking at the server it almost always fills it up. So, when the Major gets back he will give it some more thought, but thats the reasons in the past I can remember we didn't use them. Hope it helps.

[Parker 1st MRB]

51 minutes ago, Candy 1st MRB said:

The Major is on an ELOA but I know in the past we strictly have stuck to stock maps for a few reasons. One, people do not know the map name when they see it on the list and either do not want to mess with learning it or want to wait on it to download. Another reason is all the research done by the command staff over the years showed the traffic drastically decreased when a custom map was tried out in rotation (hence we always go to Donner when the pub is low, usually after or during a custom) I understand and want diversity myself on the pub, theres a few maps I am not fond of, but even maps people think run people away usually fill out the numbers, Colmar comes to mind. People always say they hate it (Its actually my favorite, heh) but looking at the server it almost always fills it up. So, when the Major gets back he will give it some more thought, but thats the reasons in the past I can remember we didn't use them. Hope it helps.

I'd like to clarify a few things here because I think people may be misinformed. 

 

There have never been restrictions that just stuck to stock maps on the pub, ONLY the map cycle. There is a difference. There have always been custom maps on the pub server, including the maps listed by Dillon. Custom maps on the pub are fun to have and a must just to change things up from time to time. An admin always had the ability to switch the map as long as there were enough players to support it (i.e. 25+ players).

 

The request made by Dillon in late March should have been addressed a long time ago. It takes 5 minutes to put these maps on the pub and fast downloads server. It shouldn't take this long to reply or address the question. Come on guys get it done.

 

 

[Candy 1st MRB]

I did indeed misinterpret Dillon's request as I thought he meant to put them in the rotation. As far as adding these maps, I will make the necessary contacts to have it done.

[Α-Ω ßÄЯ]

As mentioned before but maybe it was forgotten it would be also great if you could consider adding  dod_donner_tank5  to that list.

Thanks

[Quarterman 1st MRB]

Sorry for the delay Dillon. Life has been hectic and I've finally got some time to sit down with Johnson to go over adding maps.

Maps I've added.
Grainvillage

Harrington

Soilitude (Your version)

Bayeux.

 

Please let me know if you have any issues with this map. As for Donner Tank5, you need to provide a link so I'm not wasting my time searching game banana for it. As for the ones Dillon listed, they were in our raider approved section in the ordnance office so I didn't have to dig to much. If you provide a link I'll go over the map and see if its worthy to be on our server.

[Marsden 1st MRB]

To confirm, dod_donner_tank5 is the map where allies are tasked with progressive objective destruction allowing the Sherman tank to move forward to axis spawn correct?

 

If it is I know this is a map we had used previously for platoon practices to help foster more in depth communication on defense when having to rally back during an unexpected retreat, think it could maybe be a good pub map but don't know how well the general pubber is going to react to such a purely objective styled map.

 

Link to Gamebanana for the map:

http://gamebanana.com/maps/166894

 

Additionally this map is not on the Raider Approved listing. I will work on rectifying that this weekend if I can.

[Α-Ω ßÄЯ]

Yes , I do believe you have the correct map/link. Some pubbers  may at first find it a bit of a challenge but it's a very easy map to become familiar with and to boot it's a heck of a lot of fun. 

[Quarterman 1st MRB]

O yeah no I won't put that on the public server. 

[Gardner2]

Hell's Highway one of the best maps ever, we need this back as a custom option! 

 

[Gilmore 1st MRB]

4 hours ago, Gardner 1st MRB said:

Hell's Highway one of the best maps ever, we need this back as a custom option! 

 

This would definitely be a great one to add to customs! Might I also suggest possibly reworking rotation again. If we can't switch out maps and least order?

[Quarterman 1st MRB]

Added

hellshighway.

Deleted
Causeways

Vanguard

both don't allow 16 v 16

[Bryant 1st MRB]

damn causeways was my favorite map in the game

[MidwestGator]

I would also like to request that dod_switchback be added to the list of available custom maps that can be chosen by admin.  To clarify, not requesting change to rotation; only that it be added to the server so if it gets enough votes, we can play it.

Here is the download link for the server administrator to add it to the pub, if request is approved: http://www.dodbits.com/dods/index.php/downloads/download/18-dods-classic-map-ports/186-dod-switchback-b1

 

Thanks 1st MRB for the consideration and smooth running server.

[MidwestGator]

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