Boomer quiet - some ideas

Zootoxin · February 04, 2009, 03:20:19 PM

Hi Guys n Gals,

I have been keeping my eye on the CSS server lately and I have noticed it be very quiet down there. (Meat Hook night not included)

I think this is mainly because of the new influx of games but also (maybe) the server has got a bit tired and dusty.

I mean how long has the current map circle been in place?

Well, one night when I was wandering around the servers like a drunk on a friday night looking for a pub with a late licence I came across a very lively server setup like I have never seen before.

Here are a few points I think we could try to spice up good old CS

Better skins and sounds all round.
The server I found had skins set server side. All the CTs looked the same no matter what class you choose I felt this gave an added element to being in the 'team'
The T's also all looked simular with much nicer skins
The weapons skins were all different, cleaner and had new sounds.

Although these changes are only cosmetic It seemed to give the game a new lease of life for me.

Different map rotation - Here in dMw we (for some time) have had the luxury of testing many custom maps.
I think we should mix up the most popular maps with the very best custom maps.
publics won't always leave on a map download.

Map vote option - I think this is a big one because you never know who's on the server with map choice the majority of players get the map they want, hence staying on the server and attracting more players.

I know to some these changes would be controverisal but what harm would it do to change an empty server for a few weeks to see if things spice up?

Although I think we should keep it TCS at all times.

Just a few thoughts anyway

Zoot!

b00n · February 04, 2009, 03:52:38 PM

I would give my support to changes in this vein, particularly the inclusion of (high quality) custom maps. With maps on fast download it's not really an issue I think.

Any other cosmetic changes would need to be carefully considered so that the balance is not tipped to the point where Boomer is purely a 'fun' server ie. nothing gimmicky!

DarkAngel · February 04, 2009, 03:59:39 PM

Make it into a GunGame server, id play on it a lot more then ^^. Although i think we had the discussion it wasnt teamplay, although hell its a lot of fun.

I like the mapvote option, and custom sounds could be fun.

b00n · February 04, 2009, 04:17:38 PM

Quote from: DarkAngel;261848Make it into a GunGame server

Pretty much what I was referring to in maintaining the balance of serious TCS. .. :roflmao:

Jewelz^ · February 04, 2009, 05:00:20 PM

Take TCS off the servers, slap on some classic maps, get some 'newbies' then introduce them to TCS on meathook nights! and Hey Presto! a booming CS section

Then further down the line we can put TCS back on the boomer

Zootoxin · February 04, 2009, 05:08:35 PM

TCS isnt the problem CSS has more competition than ever and needs to shine its shoes thats all.

Jewelz^ · February 04, 2009, 06:10:39 PM

what about some custom aim maps every now and then?

Whitey · February 04, 2009, 06:29:03 PM

We have had a number of custom maps on Boomer during it's lifetime and you always get new players disconnecting when one comes on due to the download or just not knowing the map. The current rotation was last updated after Christmas with the last of the custom maps being removed.

We also removed most of the custom skins used by the admins as it was slowing down map loads for first time users and we don't want to put people off before they even join the game.

Keep the suggestions coming

Sithvid · February 04, 2009, 06:37:19 PM

When I go on for a quick blast everyone is on COD4.
Servers are empty so I go back to WOW.

Jabbs · February 04, 2009, 06:40:05 PM

2 pence:

GunGame and Aim maps do provide fun - I promise you. I don't think it would hurt to add these to the mapcycle or even just to the votemap list? That way if the likes of myself, b00n, DA are on the server then at least we can votemap and get some interest going.

TCS is still valid on 'normal' maps where team play is important defuse bomb etc. of course and these can be played with vigor on a Friday on MH as usual

I'm sure there are players out there who would join a server with GG or and Aim map running and then they can be introduced to the game play that we enjoy so much.

Hook 'em in I say ;-)

Jabbs · February 04, 2009, 06:41:58 PM

Quote from: Whitey;261870We also removed most of the custom skins used by the admins as it was slowing down map loads for first time users and we don't want to put people off before they even join the game.

Keep the suggestions coming

I agree that custom stuff while it looks good does not do for getting new players in. Sounds etc? I don't think are a good idea.

I think having some Aim or GG maps is fine though as many people will already have them or ownt mind downloading the map itself when they see a full server.

WhiteWolf · February 04, 2009, 07:15:04 PM

Quote from: Jabbs;261879I agree that custom stuff while it looks good does not do for getting new players in. Sounds etc? I don't think are a good idea.

I think having some Aim or GG maps is fine though as many people will already have them or ownt mind downloading the map itself when they see a full server.

What's the point of changing our fabulous gaming tactics to GG or aim?? You can find hundreds of those ones elsewhere.. Maybe we could try putting GG and aim on another server and then introduce the new ones to TCS??

Zootoxin · February 04, 2009, 07:29:57 PM

My Idea was to keep TCS at all costs because its fab.

I do think we need at least map vote and more maps.

Jabbs · February 04, 2009, 10:00:31 PM

Quote from: WhiteWolf;261895What's the point of changing our fabulous gaming tactics to GG or aim?? You can find hundreds of those ones elsewhere.. Maybe we could try putting GG and aim on another server and then introduce the new ones to TCS??

Our gaming tactics are fab yes

however we are talking about encouraging new people on to our servers and even convincing some of our own regulars to play also! Yes you can find hundreds elsewhere....maybe that's telling us something? Like they are popular? All I'm saying is that having a few of those sort of maps on the server votemap might help. I'm not saying we change the server to a GG or Aim, just have them as an option.

Blunt · February 04, 2009, 10:42:06 PM

I can remember myself posting the same question about 3 or 4 years ago.
I can't remember the exact answers I got, but the gist of them was "people drift in and out of games, don't worry" "It's the season, people have RL things to do, don't worry" "CZ is an old game and not very exiting, something else will come along in a minute, don't worry"
The thing they all had in common was "don't worry"
That bit was great advice because look what happened since then.
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