MapCore CS:GO Playtesting 4.0

    I think textfish and mvllsk raise some valid points.


    I rage quit my first maptest on Sunday due to the total, spammy mess it devolved into. Tuesday with the "clutch" guy, I don't think there's any shame in naming him as Purple. I don't think he is on the forums, and was just a random being a complete dickbag.


    I know the playtest is casual, but it's extremely frustrating to play when you're trying to genuinely evaluate the map and understand the gameplay. It's totally undermined by a lot of unorganised, brainless, full team rush plays. Here I am trying to see how easy an area is to hold as CT seconds before I am stream rolled by a train of 7 tec9s and there isn't a single other CT in site because they're all in the other bombsite (I realise how people play isn't as easily controlled).


    I do think we could password the server, but use a fixed password that forum users will know, rather than changing it every test. This would be in aid of stopping randoms joining maptests, but we can put a link to the website in the server description if people want to find out more and join in.


    Critically assessing and screening the work would be quite a lot of effort, but maybe requiring a well documented mapcore thread (as textfish suggested) would be at least an entry requirement for a maptest.

    10 vs 10 is always going to be a bit cluster-fucky.


    Maybe passworded + invite only + pre-criteria-ed 5vs5 games should also be scheduled separately for most in-depth appraisal.

    Playtest Schedule

    Playtest 09.04.15

    • Borgking's DE_Carrier
    • Ozzion's DE_Venice

    Playtest 12.04.15

    • Vaya's DE_Solution
    • Yukari's DE_Aggro

    Playtest 14.04.15

    • Swst.turn's DE_Yard
    • Qoph's DE_Stocked

    Playtest 16.04.15

    • DrywallDreams' DE_Stadium
    • KingGambit's DE_Dynasty

    Playtest 19.04.15

    • Smileytopin's DE_Map
    • soldierrob's DE_Concept

    Playtest 21.04.15

    • Iceberg's map
    • Ben's map

    Playtest 23.04.15

    • LizardPL's DE_Cargo
    • Jakuza's DE_Street

    Playtest 26.04.15

    • Borgking's DE_Carrier
    • Dosentti's DE_Urakka

    Playtest 28.04.15

    • Klem's DE_Bourg
    • Aerlynn's DE_Solitude

    Playtest 30.04.15

    • Triple-M's DE_Venezia
    • [OPEN]

    Playtest 03.05.15

    • TheOnly's DE_Berg
    • [OPEN]

    Playtest 05.05.15

    • [OPEN]
    • [OPEN]

    Playtest 07.05.15

    • Finchy's DE_Greece
    • [OPEN]
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    Playtesting sessions are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 21:00 CEST. We playtest a maximum of 2 maps per playtest.

    For map creators:
    If you want your map tested, post in the thread and suggest a day that is suitable for you. If the above mentioned time isn't a good fit, let us know and we can probably work something out!

    Prior to the test you will have to upload and share a .bsp file, one .nav file and an optional .kv file in this thread with us. All custom content (models, materials, sounds, overview) needs to be packed into the bsp. For this, you can use Pakrat. Give your map name a proper suffix like _v06, this way there won't be any problems with conflicting map files! We'll take care of the rest.


    Submissions can be considered accepted if they appear in the schedule, this can take up to 24 hours.

    Quote from bEn-

    Hi guys, just learned about this awesome playtesting schedule and I wanted to submit my first map to get fast feedbacks about how it runs. I'm ok if it could happen on the 14 of april !


    Quote from soldierrob

    Hey can I get the 14th for de_concept(need different name xD), how late is that for NL ?


    The 14th is already fully booked. Please select another day!

    About the quality of the playtests: We're working on a solution which ensures the playtests to be enjoyable while still being open and friendly to anyone who wants to take part in our playtests.

    Hi guys!

    Thanks for the feedback during the playtest on de_venice today.


    I'll make a thread and some major revisions before hopefully bringing it here again.


    edit: here's the thread!

    Hi,


    I was looking for playtest on the 14 but it's full. So I'm ok for a playtest on the 21, if not available, on the 26, and if not on the 28
    Sooner is better, thank you guys

    my map is now called Offshore : de_offshore_b01 actually. Available on workshop.

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