Yes I agree things do die down some with the start of class. Makes it hard to really try something new
Kenny AlphaOmega Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2008, at 1:37 PM, Cc2iscooL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yep. I've been doing it since TF2 came out. > > The trick is to remove maps that a majority don't like, and make sure > the maps that you're putting on the server are of good quality and > sound > gameplay. Always have at least 2-3 people review a map before even > thinking about putting it on your server. > > Also, FastDL helps. ;) > > Plus, a lot of servers took a hit when the school year started. It's > pretty normal for this time of year. During the summer I kept 4x 24 > slot > servers full, but I can only get 3 full now. Not a big deal, as I > understand school is a big portion of life (hell, I do it myself.) You > just have to make sure to balance the community's needs. Variety, > quality, and playability are what you're looking for. > > Dustin Wyatt wrote: >> I'm constantly struggling with coming up with a rotation that >> includes >> new custom maps and official maps, while at the same time trying not >> to hurt server popularity. >> >> Specifically, I run a TF2 server, but this question is probably >> general enough to apply to CS and other games. >> >> Does anyone here run a real popular server that runs a mixed >> rotation? >> >> It seems like all officials, and all customs have their niches, but a >> mixed server has a tougher time of it. >> >> I haven't run a custom map yet that doesn't alternately keep the >> server full, or the next time nearly empty the server out. Has >> anyone >> struck a good balance on this? Is it possible to run a constantly >> full server that has a mix? >> >> >> -Dustin Wyatt >> >> _______________________________________________ >> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list >> archives, please visit: >> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >> > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list > archives, please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
