Zandronum CTF Compilation
Zandronum has the most active private scene out of any port in doom. Private sessions happen every day, clan scrims are a common occurance. Sadly ZDaemon is very inactive and the IDL is out of season (and even in season I only played one to two privs over the entire season, I wish there was more). As you can see, the IDL map pack gets heavy play time. So far they have some of the best CTF maps out there, but based on discussion with a large variety (albeit not all) of the community, we would like to see some new maps. I've gone through a ridiculous amount of CTF map packs and had to pull a large amount of strings from friends to get access to some non-uploaded map packs.
I figure what we'd do is get a compilation going without any of the additional junk in the IDL wad. The unplayed maps like 21, 23, 24...etc; could be replaced by other more favorable maps, and then additional ones can be added on after map32. Thus, I will be working with a variety of people to add on maps that are enjoyable to play and that also suit the private atmosphere.
Whether you play private or not, whether you make maps or not, you can contribute in the following ways:
If you map:
You can look at the IDL map pack and create your own map to submit.
If you've always wanted to get your map into a commonly played map pack, you will have it constantly played -- a dream that many people have sought after. Now is your chance if you manage to create a solid map.
If you decide to however, you should check out the IDL pack and make one designed for 3v3. If you play CTF you will know probably what you need to make, if not... play through the 0-20, and 26-32 to get a feel for what private players would want. Come talk to us if you want insight.
You are allowed any textures you want, try not to clone ones from the IDL map pack (use it as a resource). You can include as many textures as you want -- though try to be reasonable (use a TEXTURES lump if you're just cloning something instead of making 100 copies of it and chewing up space)
If you don't map
Make map suggestions! Find your favorite maps that would work for 3 on 3 CTF private play and recommend them here. The maps can be from any wad and there are no limitations since this is a compilation. There are no limits on the map type (it can be Zandronum with fancy features). The only wad I can tell you off the bat that won't work is Legendary CTF since the maps are pub oriented (too big). Also don't recommend ones in the IDL map pack.
When maps are submitted or recommended, we will ideally like to talk to the author about potentially updating their map. For example, if you wanted to recommend something from the i3 map pack that BlueWizard made, maybe give him a heads up you're recommending it and see if he'd like to detail it further.
When maps are recommended, they will go into a pool. I will proceed to get everyone I possibly can in the community to vote for or against the map. If the majority is in favor, it probably will get in.
In addition, if you make a map for this map pack, you are also free to submit it to the:
Zandronum newschool CTF pack:
- http://zandronum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1199
IDL mapping contest (probably over by now but who knows):
- http://forums.intldoomleague.org/index.php?topic=716.0
There will be a one month period where people can submit or touch up maps. There are already 8 maps created by various individuals that have been approved for the map pack to add on to the IDL map pack. If you have any more questions feel free to ask me. If you have any constructive recommendations, feel free as well to recommend.
Hopefully we can see a collaboration among the Zandronum community.
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