Best And Worst Custom Maps?
Alien_Bob
Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8185Members
Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8185Members
If you've had a chance to play any custom NS maps, which ones do you rate the highest and lowest, and why?
(Some custom maps like ns_missilecommand and ns_siege can be fun although they obviously play in a completely different manner to standard maps, which some may consider to be missing the whole point of NS.)
(Some custom maps like ns_missilecommand and ns_siege can be fun although they obviously play in a completely different manner to standard maps, which some may consider to be missing the whole point of NS.)
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i vote misslecommand because it misses the point of NS..oh...but..that is the point of the map.....mmm..im confused..
NS_Misslecommande OK, I never thought i would see death match in NS, but i was wronge.
NS_Bast Probley the most deleted noncustom map, While i know this is custom only I hate bast so much i felt the need to say it
NS_Atomic or maby AtomicCommande A REALLY nice if not too big custom map
NS_Europa That map is so nice. The guy who made it recently released a version thats slightly rearanged to make it smaller. It looks and plays vary nicely. Hopefully it will make it into the 1.1 mappack (although they need to but some story into it, Scary to think of Khara in Sol system)
The aliens were allowed to bilebomb/sporecloud/xenocide whatever though, so it was no fun at all.
The aliens were allowed to bilebomb/sporecloud/xenocide whatever though, so it was no fun at all. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Play on another server.
My favorites are Eclipse, Hera, and Nothing. Lost and AtomicMass get my vote for custom maps.
The best...hmmm thats a toughy. I guess either NS_lost or atomic mass would get my vote.....
Hmmm but there is always europa. Bah they are too many good ones to count add them all to 1.1! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
Its ugly as....as....as.... gah I dont know something EXTREMELY MONSTROUSLY EYE-HURTING UGLY!!!
At least ns_siege & misslcommand doesn't hurt your AYY-AYY-AYY-AYY-eye.
ns_lost or atomic mass are both really nice though.
EDIT: Diablo_fx, check out the Mapping forum section.
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We thank you for your completely unconstructive criticism. Nice to know that the community at large is well on its way downhill thanks to people like this.
Check out the mbgames website it has all the maps in .exe form so you dont have to be bothered with unzippage.
Yeah, the same kind of people that make 90 balance threads a day.
If your going to bash a map at least give some reason why you dont like it, and how you think the mapper could improve upon it. I like bast, its not my favorite but its not the worst (they are all good).
You have to remember these people dont spend months working on a map so they can impress thier parents, they do it for the community.
<a href='http://www.mayberrygames.com/ns.html' target='_blank'>http://www.mayberrygames.com/ns.html</a>
<a href='http://www.brandyfire.com/index.php?page=nsmaps' target='_blank'>http://www.brandyfire.com/index.php?page=nsmaps</a>
<a href='http://www.houstondod.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=PostWrap&file=index&page=Downloads' target='_blank'>http://www.houstondod.com/modules.php?op=m...&page=Downloads</a>
Those are just some.
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pwned.
I like Bast...jesus, its an official map. How can you think of it as the *Worst* ?
I agree that while Ns_misslecommand isnt exactly my favorite map, its a change. And it could be fun. But i wouldnt go as far as saying its the best.
And I really love Bast and Hera. They have atmosphere. I like atmosphere!
Speaking of "thinking outside of the box" Bast is by far my favorite. With the vents giving the aliens an advantage and refinery giving the marine jetpackers an advantage it all evens out so the map is no where close to 'imbalanced'. It keeps both the marine spawn, and the double node on a hinge between defendable and 'takeable'. If the marines have locked down either room it's not set in stone forever that you can't take it back. The giant rotating door still sends shivers down the most veteran of marines, especially when two or three primal screams sound right after it. Tt remains a closed in space without being suffocating, not to mention it's go so many pretty colors. And details, just look at the red room below the marien spawn at how much detail went into a room that rarely sees much action (unless you've turteled yourself into marine spawn.) Atmospheric's water/light display might be the sexiest map location of all and the alien's tribute in the bridge brought tears to my eyes.
Thanks Relic for that work of art! Bast will *always* be played on the VLP server.
as for the bast bashers.. i dont like any of you.
the map has great architech, great textures, great lighting, awesome ( skulk friendly vents for a CHANGE ),
sure the rez may be far and few between, but it gives everyone a new goal instead of just running to the double cuz its "elite"!
asshat..
Ego
[FACT] - a girl has rejected you, at one point or another
Making a high-quality map isn't some insignificant hobby. It requires a good deal of time, effort, creativity, and skill. I'm sure those who loudly voice their negative 'opinions' are those who know nothing of what goes into the endeavor they're bashing.
Ignorance at it's finest, folks.
[edit1] <i>sorry to wander even further off topic.. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--></i>
[edit2] <i><b>really</b> had to clarify a statement</i>
And I hate to say it because it plays so well, but I find lost to be well, ugly. Something about that map just feel's to basic.
(Some custom maps like ns_missilecommand and ns_siege can be fun although they obviously play in a completely different manner to standard maps, which some may consider to be missing the whole point of NS.) <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
<b>M I S S L E C O M M A N D </b>
The best map I've ever played or likely ever will play.
No whining about how its unfair for side X, the map is perfectly balanced, it's the teams that make the difference and it's the ultimate in fast play.
No whining about how its unfair for side X, the map is perfectly balanced, it's the teams that make the difference and it's the ultimate in fast play. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Anyone can make a giant box...
No whining about how its unfair for side X, the map is perfectly balanced, it's the teams that make the difference and it's the ultimate in fast play. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Anyone can make a giant box... <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Then why hasn't anyone before this? <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo--> (jk!)
But speaking of fun maps, I want someone to make ns_jeepathon2k3. All the glory that is cs_jeepathon2k, but with skulks driving the jeeps, and fades blinking across those wide areas, and lerks and jetpacks flying around, and, and...
I wouldn't worry about it too much, Relic. People like this aren't the ones that are going to stick around, and put something in to the community. The way I see it, as long as we have intelligent people willing to do things beneficial to the community, we'll survive. And besides, Bast's the greatest map I've ever seen in the HL engine and several other engines as well. You've done a beyond-awsome job.
And seeing as Greedo's mentioned Shaft, I'd just like to mention that I MUST HAVE IT!! AHAHGHAHGA!!!1one
Ahem.