XenoMorphin' Power Ranger
Somewhat Threatening Sniper
Commonly on the server we discuss that having Hoodoo and Goldrush in the rotation would be beneficial. Is this something that can be accomplished?
Declined Skial Payload+ US Requests Hoodoo and Goldrush
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Tyknighter
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https://www.skial.com/threads/skial-payload-ny-requests-hoodoo.64150/#post-664900
This is what @Bottiger said last time.
This is what @Bottiger said last time.
Tyknighter
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XenoMorphin' Power Ranger
Somewhat Threatening Sniper
Clearly based on the opinion of a great many regulars on the server, hoodoo is NOT unpopular. Raise the conversation in the chat anytime and see what happens.
Baconluv
Unremarkable User
As this is my regular play server (20-30+ hours a week) I can state quite factually that the majority of regular players do indeed like hoodoo and the conversation comes up quite often. Same thing regarding Goldrush.
I've seen and read about goldrush crashing servers at the 32 player mark or so. Oddly enough, when this servers isn't populated, I often play NoHeroes 32 player Badwater/Goldrush server. Just left there a few minutes ago actually.... after playing several hours of goldrush with a full server. Last week, and several other times I did the same thing. Hours of playing that map over the past few weeks... nary a crash or hiccup. So if there are indeed issues, it must be related to your specific servers, as others run it just fine at a 32 player cap. So if it's specifically related to Skial servers not being able to manage it, I get it, fair nuff.
As for the popularity of hoodoo again... not sure why it hurts to add it to the rotation. If people want it, we'll rtv and play it. That's kinda how it works right? Seems like it would make sense to at least put it in rotation, and after a month or so if it's not popular (I assume you can check via server stats?) then remove it from rotation. Not sure what it hurts to support and listen to your subscribers and regulars with something as simple as adding a map, no offense intended.
Honestly this thread doesn't have a huge group of people from the server posting is because when we discussed it most felt that it was "useless" as the admin(s) seem quite inflexible and didn't listen to requests and suggestions. ( I paraphrased that last bit hehe)
I've seen and read about goldrush crashing servers at the 32 player mark or so. Oddly enough, when this servers isn't populated, I often play NoHeroes 32 player Badwater/Goldrush server. Just left there a few minutes ago actually.... after playing several hours of goldrush with a full server. Last week, and several other times I did the same thing. Hours of playing that map over the past few weeks... nary a crash or hiccup. So if there are indeed issues, it must be related to your specific servers, as others run it just fine at a 32 player cap. So if it's specifically related to Skial servers not being able to manage it, I get it, fair nuff.
As for the popularity of hoodoo again... not sure why it hurts to add it to the rotation. If people want it, we'll rtv and play it. That's kinda how it works right? Seems like it would make sense to at least put it in rotation, and after a month or so if it's not popular (I assume you can check via server stats?) then remove it from rotation. Not sure what it hurts to support and listen to your subscribers and regulars with something as simple as adding a map, no offense intended.
Honestly this thread doesn't have a huge group of people from the server posting is because when we discussed it most felt that it was "useless" as the admin(s) seem quite inflexible and didn't listen to requests and suggestions. ( I paraphrased that last bit hehe)
xKINGMOBx
Somewhat Threatening Sniper
I'd love to see some more maps added to rotation, though Goldrush worries me as it used to be around but most blue teams couldn't break the first red defense (tough attic!).
Hoodoo used to be a staple and it was great, dunno why it was removed
Pipeline would be a nice addition, too
Hoodoo used to be a staple and it was great, dunno why it was removed
Pipeline would be a nice addition, too
Tyknighter
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XenoMorphin' Power Ranger
Somewhat Threatening Sniper
I would second the motion for Pipeline and Nightfall. If I have to endure Hightower as a compromise, so be it. Seriously, Hoodoo, Pipeline, and Nightfall would be great options when we find ourselves on Snowycoast again.
Yes please! The more maps the better. As Ed Gein once said, "Variety is the spice of life." Thanks!!
Bottiger
Administrator
The crash doesn't happen immediately. It only happens when there are full players with many cosmetics and projectiles. I bet you it does happen, you just probably aren't online to see it happen.
Adding an unpopular map to a rotation hurts the server because people just leave when the server switches to the map they don't like. Having 10 or even 20 people say they really want to play Hoodoo doesn't mean it is popular.
We will not be adding any of these maps back unless Valve fixes this problem or there is a huge upsurge in Hoodoo popularity.
If you want to play goldrush, there is a 24 slot goldrush server.
XenoMorphin' Power Ranger
Somewhat Threatening Sniper
I think you will find the number of people that dislike Hoodoo is about the same as those who dislike Snowycoast. So why not add it in to the rotation to test it out? I'm very certain that people will enjoy the variaty.