ok so our servers have all switched to source.. our classic servers use to run all custom maps and the servers were full 24/7 ...

now that soure has come out , we've lost a lot of players..not sure if its cuz they dont like source , cant run source or just play else where now.... we posted anvil , tiger and dijon on the servers and whenever those maps came into rotation people just left the servers.. and nowa days avalanche dosent bring anyone to the table..

so my question is , what are the more popular custom maps these days... is the custom community still going super strong..

and im going to ask for some help , ive been on these forums for a LONG time , some of you old timers may remember me.. but who cares right ,

i just need some help in finding the maps to put on our servers , help get that draw again to our server

can anyone / someone post some links to servers that are running custom maps (besides KK) i check it all the time.. or post some awesome maps that you see alot of people playing..

help me dod community , your my only hope..

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The customs you mentioned are indeed the more popular customs around. Is it true you only want to run customs? Because it will be difficult then to fill your server with players.

no not just running customs but throw cuztoms in there...

maybe part of the prob was we put those maps on the server as soon as they came out ..

i dont know i guess im looking for suggestions as well..

Tbh, there are not many real good customs outthere, imo. Anvil, Dijon, Salerno, and Verdun (sort of) are good maps.
Everywhere are popping customs out of computers, but there aren't all interesting.

What will help you to keep people on the server is a fastdownload of maps from your server when you changelevel.

have a look at

paysage & harbor
http://www.dayofdefeat.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63492

and churchyard
http://www.dayofdefeat.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63604

all 3 are GREAT custom maps.

Check out the map release section in these forums :


http://dayofdefeat.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=73


Valve has compiled an up-to-date list of the most popular custom maps:
http://dayofdefeat.com/stats/maps.html#2


P.S - Check out dod_sora and dod_pier for a change of pace (non-linear maps)

:)

Originally posted by Pfarrer
Tbh, there are not many real good customs outthere, imo. Anvil, Dijon, Salerno, and Verdun (sort of) are good maps.
Everywhere are popping customs out of computers, but there aren't all interesting.


yah thanks for recognizing all us other mappers hard work and dedication to supplying the community with custom maps with uninteresting maps.

Originally posted by Neutrino
yah thanks for recognizing all us other mappers hard work and dedication to supplying the community with custom maps with uninteresting maps.

Ya, Neutrino, there are loads of ignorant people out there, there always will be. It's a fact of life. Unfortunatly there is nothing you can do about it, but deal with it.

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Some "interesting" custom map releases as follows:
dod_anvil
dod_cal_bouddha_b2
dod_churchyard_b5
dod_claviers_b2a
dods_chemille_b2
dod_dijon
dod_dust
dod_epicentre_b2d
dod_harbor_b5
dod_hobofire
dod_highlander_rc1
dod_kleihne_b2
dod_ludendorff_b2
dod_paysage_b7
dod_pier_b2
dod_pillbox2
dod_railroad3b3
dod_risk_b7 (dod_risk_b9)
dod_salerno_rc3
dod_smallhill (dod_smallhill_snowday)
dod_snow_bf3
dod_sora_b3
dod_subterrainia_b3
dod_verdun_b6
bleakhill
There are several other interesting maps currently with good fps for <16 slot servers. Looking forward to their optimization .
This list is based on the maps' popularity on our servers. Other communities have their own favourites and might add to this thread. *hint hint*

And Neutrino, you and the other mappers' efforts definitely are appreciated. :D

thanks for all the response's guys i really appreciate it..

Joe, I would suggest your rotation be default maps, and get a good voting system in there, so your regs can vote for custom maps.

The Noober Ranche and it's kind are great for filling the server, and most people will join you on a custom if you have a fast download. Good luck!