Rookie Server = ns2_veil only (suggestion)
Balmark
Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 3476Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow
Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 3476Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow
Hmm .. for the purpose of 'on sale' weekends .. when alot of new players are expected..
I'd love to make a suggestion that all rookie servers play ns2_veil only for a week or so :P
It's an easy map to learn.. marines start in one location etc. .. aliens come from south, marines come from north .. it'd give new guys to learn game mechanics for a week or so
Might be a new config option for servers to 'adhere to rookie server rules' .. where AWE as part of a patch release could set a timelimit (days after patch was released) for when the 'rookie' map(s) are played before the mapcycle.json gets used .. so server admins might choose to be part of this?
(I know this is an idea & suggestion .. but posting here since it's a week of new sale weekend .. some server admins might think its a good idea and just do it for a week
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I'd love to make a suggestion that all rookie servers play ns2_veil only for a week or so :P
It's an easy map to learn.. marines start in one location etc. .. aliens come from south, marines come from north .. it'd give new guys to learn game mechanics for a week or so
Might be a new config option for servers to 'adhere to rookie server rules' .. where AWE as part of a patch release could set a timelimit (days after patch was released) for when the 'rookie' map(s) are played before the mapcycle.json gets used .. so server admins might choose to be part of this?
(I know this is an idea & suggestion .. but posting here since it's a week of new sale weekend .. some server admins might think its a good idea and just do it for a week
)Bal
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I don't really mind which, but I'd just say agree on one
Nothing wrong with letting other maps get voted on .. but just default to rookie map until its voted off or change back to rookie map after map is changed from .. Loads of servers would still be there running normally and in 'adhere to rookie rules = false' .. I'd only expect at best about 10% servers doing this
I dunno, I'm just looking to help new lads get used to the game without having to learn loads of new maps at same time ..
If you know 1 map.. it makes the game sooooooooo much easier to play on it.. anyhow, it's just a thought
From my experience, close spawns almost always suck, no matter the map, be it low pop or high pop servers.
In any case, about OP's suggestion... You don't want to force new players to play thesame map over and over again, as that would only cause frustration. They paid for the full game, they'll want to play whatever map they want.
I mean there's ALOT to take in with ns2 .. I dont think getting bored of a map would be an issue for the first 10 hours of play tbh .. and if you can get a new player to go 10 hours, they'll have a good grasp of the game
I see rookie as a real rookie .. someone you want to help as much as possible so they'll spend enough time in the game to learn how to play the game
Er or how about if theres a new map option for a tech point .. there's a few already .. how about 'marine start rookie' ..
Rookie servers should be 'easier' .. static spawn locations might help there
My real thought with this is to make learning maps less of an issue for new players.. a way to make it less daunting .. so it doesn't interfere with learning the game
Remember when Rail exos were introduced? And you got one and just got pumped up!? That's the best experience rookies can have in terms of wanting to stick around longer. Seeing cool shit in game and having a good time with a friendly community. The map IMO has little to do with early enjoyment.