New maps for the VnB map cycle !!!

[jesperrr]

The sentence "new" maps in the map cycle sounds a little bit ironic because the maps are actually quite old but np ;D

So what I want to say is that when I played rune in the morning I had the idea of testing some old maps that were in my map folder still.

I tested many maps, but the most were unplayable and boring in multy player. However there were a few maps that could be really interesting for the community.

My view fell on maps like --->

DM-Eldhaum --> (small sized map with enough space for players to get weapons etc... you will start around or within an elder's house that looks really good structured, my favourite map regarding adding maps to map cycle)

DM-Kromhel --> (Built by an old OW companion called Funzlon, maybe his finest creation, not too big not too small map)

DM-Glacier --> (Old map that is already known by many players but with a nice frosty atmosphere)

DM-CastleofDarkness --> (Built by funzlon also, safe spawnpoints and a gibbet to hang up yourself^^)

DM- Insanity(1) --> (very small cube-like map a little bit bigger then kutmap but with 4 triggers in each corner to crush enemies at their dbh spawnpoint above. One higher situated platform with an essential trigger crushing everyone below^^... the map had an other edition but with a large soundfile that had been removed with this newer edition here... the map owns:) )

DM-Oxkron --> (Logical built map also created by old team comrad funzlon, the map leads to one central point in the middle...)

DM-SigurdArenaX --> (Simple arena map where you spawn at a sigurd axe and fight then..., I remember playing this crazy map many years ago)

So now these are my thoughts, if I had to distinguish between all of those maps I would favour DM-Eldhaum, DM-Kromhel and DM-Insanity(1) ;D

Spawn points should be enough for many players in each of the mentioned maps and they're really fun also There's one little problem left... I've to send the maps to bm first and he will tell me then what textures and/or sound files belong to the map. I'll send him the beloning stuff afterwards too.
But I think the map requirements downloading them etc should not be too high.

So what do you guys think of a refreshing new map cycle with the above mentioned maps or at least with 3 of them!?

[jesperrr]

I think a map cycle should not be monotonous. Variety, variability, fun and playability are the catchwords for a nice map cycle. Furthermore I would say that playing always the same standart maps is very limited-minded. Rather it is much more interesting to get some maps that aren't palyed that often or some old-school maps which may have seemed forgotten.

So here's my choice for a nice map cycle without bringing the maps in a certain order yet -->

DM-Warlock
DM-Forlorn
DM-Arcane_Temple
DM-Glacier
DM-InsanityFIXED (fun map should never be missed in a map cycle which is dominated by seriousity)
DM-Kromhel
DM-1vs1 Arena
DM-Hammerarena
DM-Oxkron
DM-Eldhaum
DM-FSU-Frostnatt
DM-Bothvar
DM-AIC-Shmildir
DM-Colliseum (why not!!!

These maps should bring some fresh blood pumping through the rune veins^^

Tell me your favoured map choice... then we could mix our thoughts together and create a nice cycle fulfilling everyone's wishes^^

[=[VnB]=BM*]

I like some of the maps you mentioned. I want to play maps like Frostnatt, Forfooksake, konphlicted, frenziedruins or even Smildir. I used to play some of these maps on the Chaos *HQ* server back then. I loved that server and the rotation. I think it's a good idea to have some variation and to have some other experience then just the usual map-rotation. I like the list you just gave, but I think everyone will remove/add some some of those. It's all a matter of taste.

The only problem will be that people won't bother to download all those new maps. Including me, I rather join another server which has more players on it. It's a shame though, all the effort for a server that will be empty most of the times. Maybe a few die-hards that actually have the patience.

I think my list is almost equal to yours, maybe because we spoke about this yesterday. But I'll post it here anyway:
DM-1on1arenav2
DM-Glacier
DM-Hildir
DM-[BBA]Vulcanorum
DM-Eldhaum
DM-ForFookSake
DM-FSU-Frostnatt
DM-Misbegotten
DM-InsanityFIXED
DM-Gudhem
DM-Naboo
DM-Bothvar
DM-Konphlicted
DM-Sturmkeep2
DM-AiCSmildir
DM-Ostara
DM-Frenziedruins
DM-Vidar
I think it will be the best to add some rare maps combined with arena and random maps. So everyone is happy and you have a lot of variation going on in the server. Bring back the old times.

Also, after thinking a little about this. I think it will be great fun to have a funmaps rotation. Maps like Mteverest, carnivaloffreaks etc. Just a place to hangout and have fun.

[jesperrr]

I know most of your listed maps except a few of them, but I would say ... really nice choice... however I would remove ostara because the map is played at almost every server^^ (although it is not a bad map at all).
I'd say YES to a random map because as we both said a good mix of different stuff is the best method to involve ppl within the gameplay and to reach an approval for everyones taste.
Adding a random map like hel for example or colliseum or even both would be nice, too. To hildir I would give my "OK" as well although I'm getting damn tired of it, but I'm not alone in this world, there may be others who love to see hildir as for example shex. I've forgotten [BBA] Vulcanorum, nice map for swordfights, I know shex likes it, too.
Sure it is all a question of personal taste :-)
MtEverest could be a nice map for relaxing after many hard fights... good idea^^

So if nobody else writes down his/her comment for a map cycle then let us just combine both our thoughts. BM you just take some maps of your choice and a few of my choice and create a nice map cycle. I trust in you:)

[shexpeare]

After playing tonight I must say it was nice with some new maps on BM's server. There were more players than I thought it would. I guess there are some players with enough patience to download new maps after all.
Great fun!