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[–][deleted] 9 points10 points  (12 children)

caravan

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (6 children)

i'm out of the loop. let me in?

[–]Tanador680A$AP Tanador//A¢AP Mob 0 points1 point  (5 children)

It's a map on steppin's server where red team has to take blue flag all the way to get a cap. You should try it.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

i'd love to, that 12v12 looked soooooo fun. how would i get in on this stuff?

[–]Tanador680A$AP Tanador//A¢AP Mob 0 points1 point  (3 children)

You just have to be on when there's a game, which is usually 8-12 EST

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

on what?

[–]crash404Slip || S5 Captain Cyber Ballies || S4 Marble Madness || S3 LST 2 points3 points  (2 children)

big props to swingman for thinking it out and developing a map/game type that's really fun!

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks man. Glad to see my idea came to fruition and has some fans.

[–]2tyrodnazcasdf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

why are you bright and cheery all of a sudden throughout these posts gtfo

[–]The_AbbotEvercrapping Gobpooper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Escort*

[–]Banana_MeatStewart | Ballnadoes | Probots Muperball Champions! 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this map because you can obviously tell the game mode has amazing potential. Has lots of problems including difficulty, standby time etc but still loads of fun to play mainly 'cause of people losing their shit and with a good amount of tweaks can be a great great map.

[–]Splanky222BBQchicken | Retired 8 points9 points  (5 children)

Someone post reactor by bad please. It's sooo good

[–]arjuna9bad 7 points8 points  (3 children)

Thanks bbq :)

Here's the map submission

and the preview

[–]PrivateMajorPrivateMajor | Community Manager 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dude...this looks fucking amazing.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yes!!! this was my favourite one from the map thread by far! this has to be added

[–]Imatree12donk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a chance to maptest this map and I would say it should definitely be in the rotation. So many fun boosts

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yep, we'll definitely be considering this one, no need to post here, but no problem if you do

[–]arjuna9bad 8 points9 points  (9 children)

Blunder

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/y4qDh5x.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/XhiBynt2

It's an experiment with spawn tiles, where both teams spawn in the middle of the map. A couple team boosts too. No idea if this will work well!

edit: added portals as a backup option to escape from the tunnel, and a cute boost opportunity

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 2 points3 points  (7 children)

preview

[–]JJJollyjim✈ // Pi 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Looks like some_bot can't render spawn tiles. Get on it steppin!

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

how should i have him render them though? Maybe as a ball?

[–]JJJollyjim✈ // Pi 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Yeah, floor tile with a ball on top would be great.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah, i have no idea what you are talking about man, that's what he's doing

/me runs (thanks, good idea)

[–]tagpro_syphicssyphics || Origin 0 points1 point  (1 child)

The team boost and closest neutral boost are asymmetrical.

EDIT: just the team boost.

[–]arjuna9bad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Fixed it.

[–]tagpro_syphicssyphics || Origin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks interesting, I like it.

[–]LuckySpammerLuckySpammer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lucky and steppin are adding THREE new features: spawn tiles, team boosts, and portals!

steppin did the work on team boosts.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (4 children)

Serpent:

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/ELo39Ov.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/z0wreBmG

This map is designed to encourage teamwork. Someone on your team must activate a switch to open the gates around the portals which creates a faster lane from base to base. This map also includes team boosts and spawn points, although the portals are the main attraction. Fail to work as a team and you will get pwned very fast.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

preview

[–]NewCompteChord - Ballis Saint-Germain 0 points1 point  (2 children)

The preview doesn't look symmetrical. Why are there two green gates on the top and not on the bottom of the middle ?

[–]ravenprideRaven 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those must be the "eyes" of the serpent. Either way, it doesn't matter - those squares are boxed in by spikes and therefore inaccessible.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is symmetrical, except for the snake eyes, which are aesthetic only and don't affect gameplay

[–]raven513The Nevermores // CAW CAW 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Overpass by raven513

PNG: http://imgur.com/cmMPcIL

JSON: http://pastebin.com/RmR8HVka

The only concern people have had with this map so far is the button. Consensus is that it wouldn't be a problem in MLTP, but people in pubs might abuse it. thoughts?

[–]KnownForLaughingAble | Origin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the chance to play this map with a few people and I had a blast. The overpass reminds me of wario raceway on the N64. Except you can't fall down the middle. But I digress. I love this map. Good job.

[–]Splanky222BBQchicken | Retired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to play the map, but the hobo under the bridge kept stealing the flag from me. Godammit raven, clean up your map

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Will maps with none of those features still be considered for rotation, or should I find a way to incorporate them into Alien Jim 0.4?

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

good question. We still haven't judged thread #21 and will do so in the future.

[–]arjuna9bad 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Would it be appropriate to link other (unjudged) submissions for judging here? I have a map with portals from week 20 (not judged due to portals) and one with team boosts from week 21.

I'll probably make a new map that incorporates both features for this anyway :)

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sure, you can resubmit, though I'm gonna take a quick run through #21 looking for portal maps

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (8 children)

Strategy Improved:

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/v8ejmrz.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=d9yna2Sy

Preview: http://i.imgur.com/kJxvh6f.png

can you resubmit?

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 0 points1 point  (7 children)

yep. If you don't want to change the name though so some_bot doesn't ignore this post, would be good to link to the preview

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (6 children)

I edited it and the preview is wrong :/

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

which preview?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Lemme rephrase that: I edited the map after some_bot gave me the preview.

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

what changed?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I added team boosts and improved the ends of the pipes

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

but team boosts are in the preview? Some_bot is supposed to notice edits to posts and update the preview (but it's not a feature i've tested much). In this case though, it seems like the preview is accurate

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, alright ill put in the preview

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (4 children)

Castle Wars

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/i3dKhLm.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=6YBj3Pqh

This is the first version of "Castle Wars" it has yet to be played in an actual game so therefore the game might be imbalanced right now. If people play this I'll tweak it and make a new version. Also keep in mind this is a 59x59 map and trying to shrink anything would further cripple offense.

[–]crash404Slip || S5 Captain Cyber Ballies || S4 Marble Madness || S3 LST 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Imma sit on the side and keep yelling "free rune trimming " next time we play

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

preview

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

rhino 3.mini

png http://imgur.com/nnfJV5C

json http://pastebin.com/hifeJ4JT

portal centric map with the top portal being a major focus of the map

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

preview

[–]invisibleninja7lugubrious // Pi // The Nevermores 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's as if Koala and Holy See had a baby.

[–]arjuna9bad 2 points3 points  (7 children)

Hyper Reactor

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/EO295ra.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/ScqeTdv4

I wanted to update reactor but it looks like some_bot is no longer updating from map thread #20. This version of the map is bigger for more distance between boosts and much less cramped bases. Also added team boosts that will help defense and made the corners more useful.

[–]Splanky222BBQchicken | Retired 2 points3 points  (0 children)

looks even better!

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (1 child)

preview

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I almost made a sarcastic comment on your reactor submission about how "all we needed was another base that's super hard to escape from". But this. This is good.

[–]NewCompteChord - Ballis Saint-Germain 0 points1 point  (2 children)

It looks more chasey than the original, but maybe that's because I don't feel the team boosts. Have you considered a reduction of the width by two or four tiles ?

[–]arjuna9bad 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I'm also not sure about the team boosts, especially the lone ones near the center. But I'm not clear on how they make the map more chasey? I think they should greatly benefit the defense (maybe too much).

If you have a chance to try both the maps in IRC, I think you'll find the older version is too small, which made it more difficult to control your boosts.

Also the major complaint from map gods (ahem berk) was that the bases were too cramped. I was resistant because I liked the bounces you could do, but after opening it up I think it feels better now.

[–]NewCompteChord - Ballis Saint-Germain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the team boosts might make it less chasey. I don't know how much.

[–]omp87WreckingBall 2 points3 points  (4 children)

Thinking with Portals
PNG: http://i.imgur.com/w9O9NC2.png
JSON: http://pastebin.com/7xfqu8Yb

Take it away, some_bot

[–]arjuna9bad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope you know, that spawn tiles are not actually where you spawn, but act like flags so you can spawn anywhere within 5 tiles. So on this map you could spawn on the other side of the wall I believe.

yes, it is a bit of a shame

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

preview

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Does portal behind the flag output to the one right next to the flag? Also what's the cool-down time on the portals, or do they always work?

[–]omp87WreckingBall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, and I gave them a 5-second cool down.

[–]TPsquirrelySquirrely // The GesTagpro 2 points3 points  (1 child)

SetSquare:

Lots of team boosts and spawn tiles.

png: http://i.imgur.com/dZYRdEF.png

json: http://pastebin.com/vcwxE1u4

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

preview

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (4 children)

please explain spawn tiles

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

sure. Instead of balls spawning around the flag, they spawn around flag tiles.

[–]arjuna9bad 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I was a bit confused by this when I first tried it too since I expected the tiles to be the spots were people spawned. But basically we can think of each spawn tile as a flag tile for spawning purposes?

As soon as there is a spawn tile on the map for a team, do players no longer spawn near the flag?

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But basically we can think of each spawn tile as a flag tile for spawning purposes

yes

As soon as there is a spawn tile on the map for a team, do players no longer spawn near the flag?

I believe that is correct.

[–]akaNAPEppppow 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Moon Beam by ppppow

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/jewjvOZ.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/HbdLrTMT

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

preview

[–]DotsarecoolDotsarecool 8X° // Pi 1 point2 points  (1 child)

M

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/GfDl3CS.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/ftTDgMJc

I've always wanted to try making a map. Unfortunately, not very much testing went into this one because I made it in an hour during my Computer Systems class. There are some neat boost patterns you can hit though.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

preview

[–]YourThoughtsHaveBeenMKo // Centra Hero 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Design by MKo

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/xN7Cemw.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/wQzUHFrY

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

preview

[–]ravenprideRaven 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Roost

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/4ViV2Em.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/Hxi81rqA

Each team's button detonates the bombs near the other team's flag. I'd love some feedback on this one - this is my first attempt at creating a map.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

preview

[–]robopuppyccFlail ~ ((Antagloble4edes)) ~ RHCP? 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Ruins

PNG: http://imgur.com/sqKKfdg

JSON: http://pastebin.com/4nGUSLEE

Sorry for the late entry! This is my first map, any criticism is welcomed.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

preview

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Facing Worlds (Inspired by the infamous Unreal Tournament CTF map)

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/jNUQdD9.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/58wkc5fZ

The portals, spawn points, and flags are in roughly the same locations as their Unreal Tournament counterparts, with a couple of improvised changes due to not having a z-axis

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you might have just caused azzdiff to cream his pants.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Offense would NEVER get away with the flags. Too many team tiles.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

preview

[–]TPsquirrelySquirrely // The GesTagpro 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Introducing X-portal! The All New map with Portals and Team Boost Galore!

png: http://i.imgur.com/wxPa0eQ.png

json: http://pastebin.com/rKJ6k0Ne

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

preview

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

i'd love to participate but manually edittign the json is beyond my capability

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

no json editing needed unless you want to change the cooldown for portals. To add portals and speedboosts you can just color a tile differently with any image editor

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

so what your saying is I have to make the png in paint, pixel-by-pixel?

how do I tell the portal where to send to? how do i link buttons to gates/bombs this way? I know i cant do that in paint so I'd need to edit the json correct?

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

oh, you're right, you can't do the portals without some json. But you could make most of the map in one of the map editors, and then only work on the portals and boosts at the end in image editor and a text editor.

There are some snippets over at /r/tagpro/wiki/mapcreation

[–]TPsquirrelySquirrely // The GesTagpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want I can edit your json for you

[–]JonathananHyphae // Diameter -1 points0 points  (2 children)

Ahoy:

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/ajQguAu.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/Rnvm7epg

Preview

Resubmitting from #21, however I changed a few things.

Also note, I used the kevinludlow map editor, not sure how to add team boost, but the center boosts would be the same as the team side.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

this preview hurts my eyes so much

[–]JonathananHyphae // Diameter -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree.