Random Map

by **lackattack** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:39 am

Can't decide which map to play on or want to try something new?

Do you think you can adapt your tactics better than your opponents in a new environment?

For you flexible conquerors out there: I present the Random Map. Only once the game is initialized will the true map be revealed. Enjoy! :mrgreen:

P.S. This has been on my to-do list since sfhbballnut suggested it back in Dec 04, 2006. About friggin time, eh?

P.P.S. In the last feature announcement I promised a big update coming. For the record, I decided to break it up and this is just part of it.

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Maps API (for plugin developers)

I also modernized the way we store our maps database, and maps.xm is on the outs. Instead you can access the list of maps via the API using api.php?mode=maps. The output is mostly the same with slight differences. Script authors, please consult the Plugins & Addons forum where chipv will soon post further details.

by **pimphawks70** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:41 am

cool!

by **karelpietertje** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:42 am

sweet

are BETA maps in the list the map is picked from too?

by **pimphawks70** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:43 am

WTF? 5013405

by **lackattack** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:47 am

pimphawks70 wrote:WTF? 5013405

I deleted that game (I think the update files were still uploading)

karelpietertje wrote:are BETA maps in the list the map is picked from too?

Nope

by **hwhrhett** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:54 am

awesome!!

by **Optimus Prime** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:55 am

Cool new update. I might actually play some of the stranger maps now with this available.

by **Dako** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:58 am

I sense some random tournaments will now be hosted

.

Great improvement.

by **andreslh** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:58 am

sweet

by **sfhbballnut** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:09 am

wow that was a longtime ago, haha

by **wcaclimbing** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:10 am

sfhbballnut wrote:wow that was a longtime ago, haha

sfh deserves a free premium for suggesting this awesome idea.

=D>

by **The Voice** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:13 am

Very cool. Just started one. But I'm wondering, is there any way to make them distinguishable as a random map after the game has commenced?

by **murphy16** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:17 am

This should be very interesting, nice addition to the site lack!

by **karelpietertje** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:18 am

The Voice wrote:Very cool. Just started one. But I'm wondering, is there any way to make them distinguishable as a random map after the game has commenced?

hear hear

ive seen some fun games because of this Random Map. people trying to figure out maps faster than their opponents and stuff like that

by **mibi** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:24 am

nice update, this should function as a true skill test for some of the top players.

by **Dako** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:31 am

Random speed escalating freestyle.

Hehe, this would be a challenge

. To find a real pro.

by **whitestazn88** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:07 am

sweet

by **amazzony** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:16 am

wcaclimbing wrote:
sfhbballnut wrote:wow that was a longtime ago, haha

sfh deserves a free premium for suggesting this awesome idea.

Agreed!

Great addition, can't wait for the flow of tournaments

by **Mr_Adams** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:18 am

Just to play devils addvocate, what about feudal? is there a system in place to ensure against feudal 7 and 8 man feudal or AoR 1&2 from popping up due to this system?

by **barterer2002** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:26 am

amazzony wrote:
wcaclimbing wrote:
sfhbballnut wrote:wow that was a longtime ago, haha

sfh deserves a free premium for suggesting this awesome idea.

Agreed!

Great addition, can't wait for the flow of tournaments

First one is up.

by **lozzini** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:27 am

great idea

but a question, what happens if i set up an 8 player game and it picks fuedal? have you coded it too not allow maps that dont have enough starting positions?

lozz

by **sully800** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:58 am

This will be a fun way to try new maps, that's for sure!

by **gcwca_4_life** on Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:11 pm

Mr_Adams wrote:Just to play devils addvocate, what about feudal? is there a system in place to ensure against feudal 7 and 8 man feudal or AoR 1&2 from popping up due to this system?

I would think that they have it to where those maps can only be chosen when you have 6 players or less for AoR1, and 2, and 7 players or less for AoR3, and 6 or less for Feudal. That would have to be my logical answer. (Not soo good with logic unless I'm soo drunk I make up stuff. :lol:

)

lozzini wrote:great idea

but a question, what happens if i set up an 8 player game and it picks fuedal? have you coded it too not allow maps that dont have enough starting positions?

lozz

^-^