I use zerak's mapvote plugin: http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=66581
I think, in the end it's pretty much the same result as the dynamic map rotation plugin, as every map is determined by a vote, and I use the options in his plugin to customise time of day certain maps are presented for vote, how many people must be on the server to present certain maps for vote, etc... On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Jonah Hirsch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I personally love this plugin for Sourcemod > http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?p=599464 > > It lets you have a dynamic map rotation, so you can set it so custom maps > only show up when the server is already near/completely full. > You can also set it to only play certain maps at certain times of day or > certain days of the week. It works great. > On our server, our rotation is set up in such a way that between 12 midnight > at 12:noon, we only rotate between 2fort, goldrush, gravelpit, badwater, and > dustbowl. > > On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 11:37 AM, 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 > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
