Tournament Checklist

[Captain Ventris]

So, before I'd be willing to get a tournament going (if DB's hosting offer is still on), some things need to get done, so I'll just put this list here...

All Factions must be satisfactorily balanced and fun.
It's getting there. I think it's pretty close, actually. Try abusing whatever you can in the future here.

Each retrofitted unit needs a unique sprite set.
Banjoster is working on the Yeti, last I heard, so I just need the Devastator Crusader and Sniper Templar.

Complete the map rehaul.
Progress on this is sort of a community thing. I need opinions on maps that are outdated, or go unplayed, so the mappers can work on, and detail them. Xaser himself may be the only hope with Continuum of Discord, since he is the only person mad enough to work on it.

So yeah, that's basically it. DISCUUUUUUSS

[WhoDaMan]

I think your pretty close on the first one. There doesn't seem to be any factions that completely dominate the battlefield or get completely and utterly demolished. It is kind of hard to tell past that because most zdoomwars games now consist of atleast 4 to 5 players. If there were more duels it might be alittle easier to see witch factions if any need alittle extra balancing.

For the 2nd one. I am actually tempted to try a sniper templar sense no one else is, but I've done very few sprite edits. So I would perfer if someone else with more experience did it.

As for the maps. The problem with some of them is that they lag. Maps like Pacific Warfare and Something Epic are awsome but can sometimes lag really bad or have huge FPS drops. Alot of that might be the Oblacek server though. As for Xaser's map. It could actually be a great map if a few certain areas were made wider. Like a few ledges for example, or some of the cages that look like you can put units in them, but you cant. It would be cool if you actually could.

[Captain Ventris]

Well Something Epic SHOULD be better in this version, and Pacific Warfare probably lags due to the long distances over which projectiles travel there (though I personally rarely encounter any sort of lag, but that's just me).

[Minus-]

Yeah, I'd have to agree with Who, no faction usually fucks over any other factions.

[$-$lyfox-$]

zdwras maps 13-15 are rarely played, exspecially 14

[Avernus]

About 13, I think it's the fog being too dense, people usually go doom and spam revenants on the wooden gate base. MOST OF THE TIME, people die because of the unseen rockets in the fog. (Both are dark red)

[Savant]

I think for the tournament in the final rounds you should surprise us with all new maps.

[Captain Ventris]

What a ridiculous idea.

[Savant]

but...but that would just make it more intresting! think about it of all the maps there are even the less played ones anything new would totally throw people off balance!

players are so picky about which maps they play because they have a niche there and they know they can win with a layout they are used to

take that away and it becomes purely about tactics and adaptability, and skill!

[Minus-]

I think Savant's onto something, but how'd we come up with a bunch of maps in so little time? I know theres a few currently in production though...

[Captain Ventris]

The current plan is to narrow things down to an elite group of players for a single, final round.

Also, your idea is still silly.

[Savant]

well as silly as I may be, I just want to say

the winner should also get a pie. or another fruit or custard filled pastry of their choosing

[WhoDaMan]

May 20, 2010 3:47:40 GMT Captain Ventris said:

The current plan is to narrow things down to an elite group of players for a single, final round.

Also, your idea is still silly.

I thought the current plan was to dot your "T"s and cross your "I"s first with the checklist above.

[Captain Ventris]

Well, I know how I want the tournament to work, this thread is just the road to get there

Also, the prize will be custard.

[Minus-]

Oh! I love custard.

(gimme the custard or I will rape you, your mom, your sister and your dog)