The thought occurs that a useful thing to have in the OP is a list of maps that need beta testing as DESOLATE DREAMSCAPE IS IN OPEN BETA PLEASE SOMEONE ANYONE a lot of posts in the thread are people asking for testers!
He has a point. TCOMH WILL BE IN BETA SOON PLEASE PLAY IT AND GIVE FEEDBACK PLEASE DO PLEASE Although I think most of you know about it by now.
Alright, since all that's been done so far is ideas being tossed around, an no solid system suggested, I'll do my best to round everything up and show a possible system.
On the OP in a spoiler tab...
(A) Example Map #1 - Author #1 - Series #1
(B) Example Map #2 - Author #2 - Thread #1
(C) Example Map #3 - Author #1 - Series #1
(D) Example Map #4 - Author #3 - Series #2
(Maps are organized alphabetically by the first letter of their name, not the first letter of the series name. The name of the map is color-coded based on the score it gets, (green being 21-30, yellow being 11-21, red being 1-10, and possibly split up more if this isn't accurate enough) and is linked to the post in this thread where someone reviewed the map. The author's name is linked to his profile, and the series name is linked to its thread. If a map is not part of a series, the last link goes to its thread.)
The basic review formula, posted by the reviewer in this thread...
Example Map #1 (Same color as on the OP.)
Difficulty: X/10 (1 is good for noobs, 10 is a challenge for CTM veterans.) Overall Score: X/10 (Just so people can take a quick glance at the review and make a decision.)
Comments: (Commentary here, with a general synopsis (w/o spoilers) and your impressions of the map.)
(Having the reviewer name at the end isn't necessary, since they'll be posting the actual review in the thread. One downside to this system is that each review would need to be a separate post, so if someone had several reviews and was ready to dump them all at once, they would need to stagger their posts.)
So yeah, this isn't a definite system, and I'm still open to any thoughts you guys have, but I think this is a good system that has the potential to work very well.
(Having the reviewer name at the end isn't necessary, since they'll be posting the actual review in the thread. One downside to this system is that each review would need to be a separate post, so if someone had several reviews and was ready to dump them all at once, they would need to stagger their posts.)
Keep in mind when quoting or copying it, you can 'create' the quote, as it were, and have multiple quotes of the same post. A person could fairly easily post several in one post, as you can just do... well, this:
I really like the reviewing system you posted on this page Drago, but I'd agree with Skeeto that you should leave space for more than one review of each map.
As for the sig, it's good, but I'm going to be that one guy who points out you spelt discussions wrong...
Oh, and Drago, if you were looking for another helper with the thread, I am online an insane amount of time, so could possibly do some stuffs?
Thanks for letting me know! Ill get the link and fix it tonight
Keep in mind when quoting or copying it, you can 'create' the quote, as it were, and have multiple quotes of the same post. A person could fairly easily post several in one post, as you can just do... well, this:
From the same post.
I understand the concept of having multiple reviews on quotes in one post, but I don't understand how that would help. I only know how to click the post number on the top right of a given post, and then grab that link, but if there's a way to make it so the position of the page starts mid-way through a post with multiple reviews, I'm all for it.
Also, if you're up for it, I'd like to invite you to be one of the co-owners of the joint account, since you generally know what you're doing with forum stuffz.
I really like the reviewing system you posted on this page Drago, but I'd agree with Skeeto that you should leave space for more than one review of each map.
Oh, and Drago, if you were looking for another helper with the thread, I am online an insane amount of time, so could possibly do some stuffs?
Yeah, multiple reviews will definitely be supported.
And yes, you can help with the joint account. We'll need someone to approve new reviews and stuff, as well as add maps to the Upcoming Maps list and Map Series list. I'll set up a PM sometime today with the account info and password.
I understand the concept of having multiple reviews on quotes in one post, but I don't understand how that would help. I only know how to click the post number on the top right of a given post, and then grab that link, but if there's a way to make it so the position of the page starts mid-way through a post with multiple reviews, I'm all for it.
Also, if you're up for it, I'd like to invite you to be one of the co-owners of the joint account, since you generally know what you're doing with forum stuffz.
Sure, I'd be more than willing to help out on that front. Technically, I don't need account access either though.
Updated the OP a bit. The Map Review section is now above the Map Lists section, and the review form has been posted as well. That means reviews are now officially open. Get started on writing them, and we'll add your reviews to the OP as you post them.
Without a doubt, I am a kettle and you are my brussle sprout
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That is awesome. However, MOAR TNT! MOAR! MOAR!
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I leave the thread talking about how best to rate maps, and come back to talk about blowing people up. Oh, CTM Community.
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Also, I personally like the idea of multiple categories for ratings. Just my 2 cents.
YUSS. I approve
@reviews:
This is how I would do map reviews:
<Author Name>
<map 1>
<map 2>
@schematics:
Is this actually going to exist
Hey! I like, run this... or something:
My sig? Or the CTM Community sig? Both of them are epic
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Oh, Infamous derp. My apologies. It's my ego getting to me :3
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He has a point.
TCOMH WILL BE IN BETA SOON PLEASE PLAY IT AND GIVE FEEDBACK PLEASE DO PLEASEAlthough I think most of you know about it by now.[YOUR AD HERE FOR JUST $69.69]
On the OP in a spoiler tab...
(A) Example Map #1 - Author #1 - Series #1
(B) Example Map #2 - Author #2 - Thread #1
(C) Example Map #3 - Author #1 - Series #1
(D) Example Map #4 - Author #3 - Series #2
(Maps are organized alphabetically by the first letter of their name, not the first letter of the series name. The name of the map is color-coded based on the score it gets, (green being 21-30, yellow being 11-21, red being 1-10, and possibly split up more if this isn't accurate enough) and is linked to the post in this thread where someone reviewed the map. The author's name is linked to his profile, and the series name is linked to its thread. If a map is not part of a series, the last link goes to its thread.)
The basic review formula, posted by the reviewer in this thread...
Example Map #1 (Same color as on the OP.)
Difficulty: X/10 (1 is good for noobs, 10 is a challenge for CTM veterans.)
Overall Score: X/10 (Just so people can take a quick glance at the review and make a decision.)
Comments: (Commentary here, with a general synopsis (w/o spoilers) and your impressions of the map.)
SCORE
Aesthetics: X/10
Creativity: X/10
Gameplay: X/10
TOTAL: X/30
(Having the reviewer name at the end isn't necessary, since they'll be posting the actual review in the thread. One downside to this system is that each review would need to be a separate post, so if someone had several reviews and was ready to dump them all at once, they would need to stagger their posts.)
So yeah, this isn't a definite system, and I'm still open to any thoughts you guys have, but I think this is a good system that has the potential to work very well.
Keep in mind when quoting or copying it, you can 'create' the quote, as it were, and have multiple quotes of the same post. A person could fairly easily post several in one post, as you can just do... well, this:
From the same post.
I understand the concept of having multiple reviews on quotes in one post, but I don't understand how that would help. I only know how to click the post number on the top right of a given post, and then grab that link, but if there's a way to make it so the position of the page starts mid-way through a post with multiple reviews, I'm all for it.
Also, if you're up for it, I'd like to invite you to be one of the co-owners of the joint account, since you generally know what you're doing with forum stuffz.
Yeah, multiple reviews will definitely be supported.
And yes, you can help with the joint account. We'll need someone to approve new reviews and stuff, as well as add maps to the Upcoming Maps list and Map Series list. I'll set up a PM sometime today with the account info and password.
Sure, I'd be more than willing to help out on that front. Technically, I don't need account access either though.
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Ohderp
I don't know the exact amount. I think we'll just give people control over the account as they're most active, but not limit it to that one person.
Looks good, though!
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Without a doubt, I am a kettle and you are my brussle sprout
EDIT: And it's changed.
bretty good map
needs touchup on aes
bad gameplay
didn't like it
see my rant here: hybindotcom.eu.au.nsw.yoourmym
1/10
did I does it right!?